Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only

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[2026-07-31 06:09 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Selection for next UN chief gets underway with first ‘straw poll’
Snippet: United Nations Security Council started the process on Thursday to pick its new secretary general as successor to Antonio Guterres
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3362445/selection-next-un-chief-gets-underway-first-straw-poll
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[2026-07-31 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan needs quota debate to raise women's representation in politics
Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, front row, center, and members of her new cabinet pose for a photo at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Feb. 18. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/japan-needs-quota-debate-to-raise-women-s-representation-in-politics
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[2026-07-31 05:35 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]
Source: SBS News
Title: Australia's neighbour has found out what it means to be on the 'tip of America's spear'
Snippet: Published 31 July 2026 5:35am
Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/pacific-nation-palau-matters-in-us-china-rivalry/cwdxlltfz
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[2026-07-31 05:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Title: US Treasury sanctions networks supporting Iran’s Mahan Air, IRGC from India, China, Russia
Snippet: The US Treasury Department on Thursday imposed sanctions on six entities and individuals in China, India, Russia and Iran accused of supporting Iran’s Mahan Air, which Washington says has long facilitated the movement of IRGC-Quds Force personnel, weapons and military equipment.
Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-904178
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[2026-07-31 05:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Earthquake survivors battle sweltering heat in shelters as death toll rises
Snippet: Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 5:17am
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/japan-earthquake-death-toll-rises-as-survivors-battle-heat/106979558
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[2026-07-31 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Title: Turkey's rise is creating a rare point of agreement for Israel, China - opinion
Snippet: Israel and China rarely view Middle East security through the same strategic lens. Their approaches to Iran, the United States, regional alliances and the international order often point in different directions.
Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-903764
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[2026-07-31 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan parts maker ships rare-earth-free sunroof motors for German cars
Snippet: The new motor no longer needs the neodymium contained in earlier versions. (Mitsuba)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/japan-parts-maker-ships-rare-earth-free-sunroof-motors-for-german-cars
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[2026-07-31 04:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: China’s open-weight model lead exposes America’s AI blind spot
Snippet: Some of America's biggest technology companies are pushing Washington to make open artificial intelligence a national priority as China continues to build its lead in the space.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/china-open-source-trump-ai.html
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[2026-07-31 04:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (2nd LD) Lee says S. Korea, Chile will reactivate committee to negotiate modernizing FTA
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 21-22; ADDS photo)By Park Boram
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731000452315
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[2026-07-31 04:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan scraps cap on growth spending requests for fiscal 2027 budget
Snippet: Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama discussed the budget request guidelines in a July 30 news conference. (Photo by Jo Ishibuchi)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-scraps-cap-on-growth-spending-requests-for-fiscal-2027-budget
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[2026-07-31 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (LEAD) Lee says S. Korea, Chile will reactivate committee to negotiate modernizing FTA
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 16-20; ADDS photo)By Park Boram
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731000451315
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[2026-07-31 03:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: RT News
Title: New Zealand racism row sparks diplomatic spat
Snippet: Beijing has lodged an official protest with New Zealand’s Foreign Ministry over controversial remarks made by the country’s top diplomat, Winston Peters, to a Chinese-born MP during a heated parliamentary exchange.
Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643670-new-zealand-china-racism-row/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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[2026-07-31 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: China replaces diplomat known for 'hands in pockets' incident with Japan
Snippet: Liu Jinsong, then director-general of the Asian Affairs Department at China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is seen with reporters in Beijing in November 2025. © Kyodo
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/japan-china-tensions/china-replaces-diplomat-known-for-hands-in-pockets-incident-with-japan
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[2026-07-31 03:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Lee says S. Korea, Chile will reactivate committee to negotiate modernizing FTA
Snippet: SANTIAGO, July 30 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that South Korea and Chile have agreed to reactivate a joint committee to discuss ways to enhance bilateral trade, including by modernizing their free trade agreement (FTA).
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731000400315
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[2026-07-31 03:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Hitachi and Toshiba ship new bullet trains to Taiwan after years of talks
Snippet: An N700ST high-speed rail car is rolled out during a ceremony on July 30 at Hitachi's Kasado Works in Kudamatsu, Japan. (Photo by Hideaki Ryugen)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/hitachi-and-toshiba-ship-new-bullet-trains-to-taiwan-after-years-of-talks
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[2026-07-31 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korean envoy asks new U.S. Amb. Steel to help advance alliance's 'new leap'
Snippet: WASHINGTON, July 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Ambassador to the United States Kang Kyung-wha called on new U.S. Ambassador to Seoul Michelle Steel to play an important role in advancing the bilateral alliance's "new leap" during a meeting last week, her office said Thursday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731000500315
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[2026-07-31 03:31 UTC+10:00] [Cars] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Title: China made Germany’s car giants. Now it’s helping break them.
Snippet: BRUSSELS — China helped transform Germany's automakers into global giants, delivering decades of strong sales and billions in profits. Now, it's their biggest liability.
Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/china-germany-car-sales-loss/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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[2026-07-31 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Asciende a 51 cifra de muertos por deslizamiento en China; ponen fin a tareas de búsqueda
Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — La cifra de muertos por un deslizamiento de tierra en el suroeste de China aumentó a 51, después de que los equipos de búsqueda concluyeran las labores de rastreo en tierra, informaron autoridades el jueves. Diez personas siguen desaparecidas.
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-deslizamiento-a7fd48081dd2ab7934407f4be581ae39
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[2026-07-31 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Death toll in China landslide climbs to 51 as land search ends, 10 missing
Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — The death toll from a landslide in southwestern China this month has risen to 51 after search crews ended a search on land, local authorities said Thursday. Ten people remain missing.
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-chongqing-landslide-death-toll-search-10f434c8dfa4f3c3872367d15d2a2a75
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[2026-07-31 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan's plan to cut food sales tax raises $30bn funding question
Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi asserts that deficit-covering bonds will not be used to fund a consumption tax cut on food. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-s-plan-to-cut-food-sales-tax-raises-30bn-funding-question
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[2026-07-31 02:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan's Mitsubishi Electric to make data center cooling systems in US
Snippet: Mitsubishi Electric will repurpose a portion of an automotive parts plant in Ohio to make air conditioning and water cooling systems for U.S. data centers. (Mitsubishi Electric)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/japan-s-mitsubishi-electric-to-make-data-center-cooling-systems-in-us
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[2026-07-31 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Unitree to launch IPO next week as US-China robotics rivalry intensifies
Snippet: The Hangzhou-based firm will launch its listing in Shanghai next week, as a string of Chinese robotics firms pursue plans to go public
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362441/unitree-launch-ipo-next-week-us-china-robotics-rivalry-intensifies?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-31 02:24 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Unitree to launch IPO next week as US-China robotics rivalry intensifies
Snippet: The Hangzhou-based firm will launch its listing in Shanghai next week, as a string of Chinese robotics firms pursue plans to go public
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362441/unitree-launch-ipo-next-week-us-china-robotics-rivalry-intensifies
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[2026-07-31 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordFriday, 31 Julyloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-07-31
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[2026-07-31 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.
Snippet: Mini SudokuFriday, 31 Julyloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-07-31
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[2026-07-31 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordFriday, 31 Julyloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-07-31
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[2026-07-31 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.
Snippet: Word SearchFriday, 31 Julyloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-07-31
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[2026-07-31 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists
Snippet: Protesters hold signs opposing the new U.S. ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel at Incheon International Airport, in Incheon, South Korea, Thursday, July 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/top-photos-day-ap-photojournalists-74a7a0113c67490ab8bf2b1b26c365da
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[2026-07-31 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Japan earthquake death toll hits 30
Snippet: KUMAMOTO — Japanese emergency workers battled Thursday to rescue any remaining survivors from a devastated shopping mall, as the death toll from a major earthquake hit 30 and thousands sweltered in punishing heat.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/31/world/asia-oceania/japan-earthquake-death-toll-hits-30/2394957
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[2026-07-31 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China voices ‘serious concern’ over new US curbs in senior trade talks
Snippet: Beijing raises objections during a high-level call while both sides seek to build momentum ahead of an expected Xi-Trump summit
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3362440/china-voices-serious-concern-over-new-us-curbs-senior-trade-talks?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-31 02:06 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China voices ‘serious concern’ over new US curbs in senior trade talks
Snippet: Beijing raises objections during a high-level call while both sides seek to build momentum ahead of an expected Xi-Trump summit
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3362440/china-voices-serious-concern-over-new-us-curbs-senior-trade-talks
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[2026-07-31 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Quake damage at Japan auto parts maker ripples through massive supply chain
Snippet: This Aisin plant in Kumamoto that makes door parts was knocked out by the earthquake, with no timetable for resuming operations as of yet. (Photo by Yo Inoue)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/supply-chain/quake-damage-at-japan-auto-parts-maker-ripples-through-massive-supply-chain
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[2026-07-31 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Chinese universities and united front operations in the Philippines
Snippet: A RECENT article raises alarm over a Chinese university that once claimed Batanes as part of China and is now training Manila’s Chinese-language teachers. It highlights the role of the United Front Work Department (UFWD), framing these activities as instruments of Beijing’s influence operations.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/31/opinion/columns/chinese-universities-and-united-front-operations-in-the-philippines/2395213
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[2026-07-31 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: New Zealand FM in racism row with China envoy
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/31/world/asia-oceania/new-zealand-fm-in-racism-row-with-china-envoy/2394950
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[2026-07-31 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Japanic: Yen Suddenly Spikes Stoking Intervention Speculation
Snippet: Having collapsed to its weakest relative to the dollar in 40 years, it appears the Ministry of Finance and Bank of Japan has had enough and intervened.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/japanic-yen-suddenly-spikes-stoking-intervention-speculation
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[2026-07-31 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan finds rare earths in deep-sea mud off remote island | South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japan is trying to reduce its reliance on China for rare earths.
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/asia/3362433/japan-finds-rare-earths-deep-sea-mud-remote-island
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[2026-07-31 00:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: The future of AI hinges on openness and cooperation. China and Britain can gain much by working together | Zheng Zeguang
Snippet: There is no point competing in isolation. There are so many benefits to be had, in manufacturing, healthcare, research and governance
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/30/ai-future-china-britain-healthcare-research
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[2026-07-30 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s smart-vacuum giants swept up in US robot ban, hitting top options for Americans
Snippet: Washington’s expanding trade crackdown targets household electronics, focusing crosshairs on overseas firms supplying American homes
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3362418/chinas-smart-vacuum-giants-swept-us-robot-ban-hitting-top-options-americans?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-30 23:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s smart-vacuum giants swept up in US robot ban, hitting top options for Americans
Snippet: Washington’s expanding trade crackdown targets household electronics, focusing crosshairs on overseas firms supplying American homes
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3362418/chinas-smart-vacuum-giants-swept-us-robot-ban-hitting-top-options-americans
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[2026-07-30 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: New images point to fifth prototype for China’s J-36 fighter jet in air power race with US
Snippet: Footage suggesting rapid design upgrades comes just a month after China released first official clip of a sixth-generation fighter
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362241/new-images-point-fifth-prototype-chinas-j-36-fighter-jet-air-power-race-us?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-30 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Aegis] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: New images point to fifth prototype for China’s J-36 fighter jet in air power race with US
Snippet: Footage suggesting rapid design upgrades comes just a month after China released first official clip of a sixth-generation fighter
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362241/new-images-point-fifth-prototype-chinas-j-36-fighter-jet-air-power-race-us
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[2026-07-30 22:54 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: John Lee meets business and innovation leaders over Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan
Snippet: Chief executive meets members of Council of Advisers, including Sun Piaoyang of Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals and StarFive Semiconductor Technology CEO Xu Tao
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362426/john-lee-meets-business-and-innovation-leaders-over-hong-kongs-first-5-year-plan
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[2026-07-30 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Microsoft ponders open-weight AI as China models gain ground
Snippet: Mustafa Suleyman leads development of Microsoft's in-house MAI family of artificial intelligence models. (Photo by Ryotaro Yamada)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-ponders-open-weight-ai-as-china-models-gain-ground
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[2026-07-30 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ByteDance’s US$4b projected AI revenue tops China as it restructures office tool Lark
Snippet: Company’s projected annual AI revenue is the largest known to the public among Chinese rivals, but still far behind US AI firms
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3362417/bytedances-us4b-projected-ai-revenue-tops-china-it-restructures-office-tool-lark?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-30 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Anthropic] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ByteDance’s US$4b projected AI revenue tops China as it restructures office tool Lark
Snippet: Company’s projected annual AI revenue is the largest known to the public among Chinese rivals, but still far behind US AI firms
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3362417/bytedances-us4b-projected-ai-revenue-tops-china-it-restructures-office-tool-lark
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[2026-07-30 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: South Korea Has Several Market Rescue Options As Crash Crushes 700,000 Retailer Traders
Snippet: South Korean market authorities are weighing a more aggressive plan to stabilize the Kospi after July's record selloff sent the main equity index slicing through its 50-, 100- and 200-day moving averages like butter.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/south-korea-has-several-market-rescue-options-crash-crushes-700000-retailer-traders
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[2026-07-30 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: As China’s metro costs rise, Shanghai considers first fare increase since 2005
Snippet: Surging operational costs and strained municipal budgets are forcing mainland transit authorities to review long-suppressed fares
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362391/chinas-metro-costs-rise-shanghai-considers-first-fare-increase-2005?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-30 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Shentong Metro] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: As China’s metro costs rise, Shanghai considers first fare increase since 2005
Snippet: Surging operational costs and strained municipal budgets are forcing mainland transit authorities to review long-suppressed fares
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362391/chinas-metro-costs-rise-shanghai-considers-first-fare-increase-2005
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[2026-07-30 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Thai authorities probe clash between Chinese woman and security staff at Bangkok event | South China Morning Post
Snippet: The woman was being escorted out of the venue by security staff after she was accused of cutting into a queue.
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/world/3362419/thai-authorities-probe-clash-between-chinese-woman-and-security-staff-bangkok-event
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[2026-07-30 21:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Leveraged Samsung, SK hynix products should fade out naturally: ETF pioneer
Snippet: Bae Jae-kyu, CEO of Korea Investment Management and widely regarded as the "father" of South Korea's exchange-traded fund market, said Thursday that single-stock leveraged products tracking Samsung Electronics and SK hynix should be allowed to fade out naturally rather than be forcibly delisted.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10826283
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