Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only

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[2026-07-31 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: RedNote eyes US$2.2 billion data centre as China ramps up AI infrastructure, source says
Snippet: China’s DeepSeek is also recruiting for jobs in Inner Mongolia, the location of the buildout, as it emerges as an AI hub due to low power costs
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3362520/rednote-eyes-us22-billion-data-centre-china-ramps-ai-infrastructure-source-says?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-31 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Exclusive | RedNote eyes US$2.2b data centre as China ramps up AI infrastructure: source
Snippet: China’s DeepSeek is also recruiting for jobs in Inner Mongolia, the location of the buildout, as it emerges as an AI hub due to low power costs
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3362520/rednote-eyes-us22-billion-data-centre-china-ramps-ai-infrastructure-source-says
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[2026-07-31 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Editor's Choice: For Asia in particular, the dot-com bubble and AI boom are different
Snippet: Buying on the dip supported shares in Japan and South Korea on July 30 after the main Tokyo and Seoul indexes fell sharply over the past few days. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/editor-in-chief-s-picks/editor-s-choice-for-asia-in-particular-the-dot-com-bubble-and-ai-boom-are-different
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[2026-07-31 17:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Less China, more America: K-beauty's big two report strong Q2
Snippet: Amorepacific, LG H&H post 53.3%, 87.5% second-quarter profit gains respectively
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10827371
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[2026-07-31 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Quake in Japan’s ‘Silicon Valley’ disrupts car, chip supply chains
Snippet: The Kumamoto quake, which has killed at least 34 people, has stopped work in an area critical to Japan’s car and semiconductor industries
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3362514/quake-japans-silicon-valley-disrupts-car-chip-supply-chains?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-31 17:32 UTC+10:00] [Aichi] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Quake in Japan’s ‘Silicon Valley’ disrupts car, chip supply chains
Snippet: The Kumamoto quake, which has killed at least 34 people, has stopped work in an area critical to Japan’s car and semiconductor industries
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3362514/quake-japans-silicon-valley-disrupts-car-chip-supply-chains
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[2026-07-31 17:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: The imperial capital of Goryeo: Walking through Kaegyong
Snippet: At its height, all roads led to Kaegyong, the imperial capital of the Goryeo empire, or Koryo, as it is known in North Korea. Protected by a vast fortress system with no fewer than 25 gates, the city welcomed officials, merchants, pilgrims, diplomats and foreign envoys from across Asia on their way to the imperial palace.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10827357
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[2026-07-31 17:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Korean dessert brand accused of copying Japan’s Tokyo Banana
Snippet: South Korean dessert brand Tokyo Berry is facing allegations that its products closely resemble Japan’s popular confectionery brand Tokyo Banana, potentially misleading consumers into believing the two brands are connected.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10827347
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[2026-07-31 17:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Coupang faces 100,000 won payout per victim over data breach
Snippet: Coupang was ordered to compensate victims of a major personal data leak with 100,000 won ($70) each in either cash or Coupang Cash, South Korea’s Consumer Dispute Settlement Commission ruled Friday, marking the first case in which the e-commerce company has been found liable for damages over such a breach.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10827344
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[2026-07-31 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Super Typhoon Dolphin set to bring very hot weather to Hong Kong next week
Snippet: Observatory expects cyclone to move towards seas south of Japan, but too early to tell if it will bring heavy rain to the city
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3362511/super-typhoon-dolphin-set-bring-very-hot-weather-hong-kong-next-week?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-31 17:18 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Super Typhoon Dolphin set to bring very hot weather to Hong Kong next week
Snippet: Observatory expects cyclone to move towards seas south of Japan, but too early to tell if it will bring heavy rain to the city
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3362511/super-typhoon-dolphin-set-bring-very-hot-weather-hong-kong-next-week
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[2026-07-31 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Court upholds exit ban on ex-U.S. professor charged with defaming President Lee
Snippet: SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Friday upheld a travel ban on Morse Tan, a former Korean American professor charged with defaming President Lee Jae Myung, preventing him from leaving South Korea until Aug. 15.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731008600315
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[2026-07-31 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China, Germany aim to align on smart vehicle standards amid escalating trade friction
Snippet: The push for cooperation comes as Chinese carmakers seek to validate their driverless technology in European markets
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3362501/china-germany-aim-align-smart-vehicle-standards-amid-escalating-trade-friction?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-31 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Sino-German auto talks focus on smart EV standards amid trade tensions
Snippet: The push for cooperation comes as Chinese carmakers seek to validate their driverless technology in European markets
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3362501/china-germany-aim-align-smart-vehicle-standards-amid-escalating-trade-friction
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[2026-07-31 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s offshore yuan hits 3-year high as Beijing signals policy support
Snippet: Politburo’s pledge to stabilise growth and boost capital markets helps drive rally, reinforced by days of relatively strong reference rates by the central bank
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362507/chinas-offshore-yuan-hits-3-year-high-beijing-signals-policy-support?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-31 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s offshore yuan hits 3-year high as Beijing signals policy support
Snippet: Politburo’s pledge to stabilise growth and boost capital markets helps drive rally, reinforced by days of relatively strong reference rates by the central bank
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362507/chinas-offshore-yuan-hits-3-year-high-beijing-signals-policy-support
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[2026-07-31 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Key developments on North Korea this week
Snippet: SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731008200315
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[2026-07-31 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Summary of external news of North Korea this week
Snippet: SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731008300315
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[2026-07-31 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week
Snippet: SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731008500315
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[2026-07-31 16:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: [Photo News] Inside Korea’s last empire
Snippet: A portrait of Emperor Gojong, Korea’s oldest surviving national flag, or Taegeukgi, and relics of early independence activists have returned to public view as the National Museum of Korea reopened its renovated gallery dedicated to the Korean Empire (1897-1910) on Thursday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10827287
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[2026-07-31 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: CNBC Daily Open: Iran-U.S. tensions, China's factory data and a steady Bank of Japan
Snippet: Hello, this is Justina Lee writing to you from Singapore, filling in for Leonie.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/31/-cnbc-daily-open-iran-us-tensions-chinas-factory-data-and-a-steady-bank-of-japan.html
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[2026-07-31 16:54 UTC+10:00] [West Philippine Sea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Title: PH defense posture deters China from using force
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) is strengthening the Philippines’ deterrence posture in the West Philippine Sea to complement diplomatic protests lodged by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) against China’s aggression.
Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/482936/ph-defense-posture-deters-china-from-using-force/
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[2026-07-31 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan's Kioxia forecasts 31-fold profit surge as tech shares swing
Snippet: Demand for NAND flash memory, the core product of Kioxia Holdings, is on the rise as U.S. tech companies expand data center capacity. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/japan-s-kioxia-forecasts-31-fold-profit-surge-as-tech-shares-swing
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[2026-07-31 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: 30 pct of defectors from N. Korea's nuclear test site areas show chromosome mutations: study
Snippet: SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- About 30 percent of North Korean defectors from areas near the Punggye-ri nuclear site have been found to show chromosomal mutations potentially linked to radiation exposure, the unification ministry's research showed Friday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731009000315
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[2026-07-31 16:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Samyang Foods joins government push to attract tourists from overseas
Snippet: Samyang Foods is teaming up with South Korea’s Culture Ministry to translate the global popularity of its Buldak spicy noodles into visits to the country, combining the brand’s overseas reach with government tourism campaigns.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10827267
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[2026-07-31 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Tesla denies sale of China business amid SpaceX merger buzz
Snippet: Employees work at the Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai during a government-organized media trip on April 14. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/tesla-denies-sale-of-china-business-amid-spacex-merger-buzz
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[2026-07-31 16:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Yangsan in southeast sets new record for highest temperature
Snippet: Yangsan city, South Gyeongsang Province, broke its own record Friday for the highest temperature ever recorded through South Korea's standard weather observation system.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10827258
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[2026-07-31 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Xi Jinping urges Chinese armed forces to ‘strengthen military application’ of AI
Snippet: Xi was speaking ahead of the PLA’s 99th anniversary and his comments offer a rare insight into how its modernisation is progressing
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362496/xi-jinping-urges-chinese-armed-forces-strengthen-military-application-ai?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-31 16:25 UTC+10:00] [anti-corruption campaign] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Xi Jinping urges Chinese armed forces to ‘strengthen military application’ of AI
Snippet: Xi was speaking ahead of the PLA’s 99th anniversary and his comments offer a rare insight into how its modernisation is progressing
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362496/xi-jinping-urges-chinese-armed-forces-strengthen-military-application-ai
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[2026-07-31 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Title: How US Senate Russia sanctions could spell 100% tariffs for India, China
Snippet: A sweeping package of new Russian sanctions has cleared its first hurdle in the United States Congress, and, if passed, could trigger huge tariffs for countries such as India and China which continue to buy oil from Moscow.
Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/31/how-us-senate-russia-sanctions-could-spell-100-tariffs-for-india-china
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[2026-07-31 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: South Korea almost shoots down US Marine drone after communication failure
Snippet: Incidents like this could ‘deepen mistrust’ between the allies, experts say, urging a comprehensive review to avoid it recurring
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362495/south-korea-almost-shoots-down-us-marine-drone-after-communication-failure?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-31 16:07 UTC+10:00] [Korea Defence Network] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: South Korea almost shoots down US Marine drone after communication failure
Snippet: Incidents like this could ‘deepen mistrust’ between the allies, experts say, urging a comprehensive review to avoid it recurring
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362495/south-korea-almost-shoots-down-us-marine-drone-after-communication-failure
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[2026-07-31 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s Xiaomi takes aim at Tesla, staking 23% lower price on premium SUV
Snippet: Aggressive comparative pricing for SkyNomad series linked to Xiaomi’s 550,000-unit sales target this year, Deutsche Bank says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3362494/chinas-xiaomi-takes-aim-tesla-staking-23-lower-price-premium-suv?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-31 16:06 UTC+10:00] [Xiaomi SkyNomad vehicles] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s Xiaomi takes aim at Tesla, staking 23% lower price on premium SUV
Snippet: Aggressive comparative pricing for SkyNomad series linked to Xiaomi’s 550,000-unit sales target this year, Deutsche Bank says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3362494/chinas-xiaomi-takes-aim-tesla-staking-23-lower-price-premium-suv
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[2026-07-31 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korea revises supplier code system to boost defense bids in U.S.
Snippet: SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has revised the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)-issued identification code system for its arms equipment suppliers in a bid to help boost defense exports to the United States, the arms agency said Friday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731007700315
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[2026-07-31 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Paralysis inspires Chinese man to build mind-controlled wheelchair that wins top prize
Snippet: The true value of innovation lies in empowering those who refuse to be confined by fate, says Wang
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3362489/paralysis-inspires-chinese-man-build-mind-controlled-wheelchair-wins-top-prize?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-31 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Paralysis inspires Chinese man’s award-winning, mind-controlled wheelchair
Snippet: The true value of innovation lies in empowering those who refuse to be confined by fate, says Wang
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3362489/paralysis-inspires-chinese-man-build-mind-controlled-wheelchair-wins-top-prize
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[2026-07-31 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Japan's Sony sees profit grow on demand for games, but quake damage still unclear
Snippet: A Sony logo is seen at the headquarters of Sony Corp. in Tokyo on May 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-earnings-sony-entertainment-electronics-playstation-1bef3a59cdc32d0bc09dfb3058fd665b
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[2026-07-31 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s manufacturing sector falters in July as growth momentum cools
Snippet: Beijing faces renewed pressure to ramp up support as PMI falls to 49.2, a day after leadership signalled it would accelerate fiscal spending
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3362490/chinas-manufacturing-sector-falters-july-growth-momentum-cools?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-31 15:25 UTC+10:00] [ING] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s manufacturing sector falters in July as growth momentum cools
Snippet: Beijing faces renewed pressure to ramp up support as PMI falls to 49.2, a day after leadership signalled it would accelerate fiscal spending
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3362490/chinas-manufacturing-sector-falters-july-growth-momentum-cools
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[2026-07-31 15:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Korea's industrial output posts biggest gain in 6 years on autos, chips
Snippet: Production, consumption and investment rise together for first time in three months
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10827160
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[2026-07-31 15:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Kolmar’s China plant wins first overseas good manufacturing practice recognition
Snippet: Kolmar Korea said Friday its Wuxi plant in China has received Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practice recognition from South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, becoming the first overseas cosmetics factory operated by a Korean manufacturer to earn the designation.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10827130
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[2026-07-31 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Today in Korean history
Snippet: 1943 -- Japan begins conscripting Koreans into the military during its colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula. Japan's leaders had long hesitated to implement a conscription system in Korea after the annexation of the country in 1910 due to fears that Koreans, once armed as part of the Japanese military, could revolt at any time.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731001400320
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[2026-07-31 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Copper may hit new high as AI demand collides with deadly storms, strategists say
Snippet: Deadly storms that have disrupted copper mines in Chile could amplify market strains, strategists say, as the U.S. and China battle for supply of the critical industrial metal, in turn pushing prices higher.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/31/copper-prices-chile-storms-mines-ai.html
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[2026-07-31 14:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: ‘Trade friction’: Beijing is turning up the heat on Australian iron ore
Snippet: Billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Metals Group has become the latest major mining company targeted by China’s push to force down iron ore prices, putting future revenue from Australia’s most valuable export commodity under pressure.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/trade-friction-beijing-is-turning-up-the-heat-on-australian-iron-ore-20260731-p60kbo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-31 14:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Korea, Morocco highlight growing partnership on Throne Day
Snippet: South Korea and Morocco underscored their commitment to deeper economic and strategic cooperation Thursday, with trade negotiations, railway infrastructure and investment emerging as key pillars of their growing partnership.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10827102
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[2026-07-31 14:54 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Nostalgia hinders Takaichi’s vision for Japan
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/07/nostalgia-hinders-takaichis-vision-for-japan/
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[2026-07-31 14:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: So Ji-sub on 'Agent Kim Reactivated' breakout, being called Korea's Liam Neeson
Snippet: The 48-year-old action star speaks about embracing his new nickname, the pressure of a potential Season 2
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10827098
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[2026-07-31 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese data challenges US-Iran war claims; bamboo vs desertification: SCMP’s 7 highlights
Snippet: From a 10-hour A380 ordeal in China to a repaid 1947 wartime grain debt, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3362460/chinese-data-challenges-us-iran-war-claims-bamboo-vs-desertification-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-31 14:34 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese data challenges US-Iran war claims; bamboo vs desertification: SCMP’s 7 highlights
Snippet: From a 10-hour A380 ordeal in China to a repaid 1947 wartime grain debt, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3362460/chinese-data-challenges-us-iran-war-claims-bamboo-vs-desertification-scmps-7-highlights
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