[2026-05-04 13:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 4 in 10 Korean children prefer play after school, but most end up studying

Snippet: Over 40 percent of children in Korea want to spend time with friends after school, but more than half attend private academies, known locally as "hagwon."

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730839

[2026-05-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ultra-low-priced tours exploiting mainland Chinese visitors survive despite crackdown

Snippet: Officials insist cases are isolated, as South China Morning Post reporter joins tour pressuring visitors to spend on extra activities, items

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3352290/ultra-low-priced-tours-exploiting-mainland-chinese-visitors-survive-despite-crackdown?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ultra-low-priced tours exploiting mainland Chinese visitors survive despite crackdown

Snippet: Officials insist cases are isolated, as South China Morning Post reporter joins tour pressuring visitors to spend on extra activities, items

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3352290/ultra-low-priced-tours-exploiting-mainland-chinese-visitors-survive-despite-crackdown

[2026-05-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Online shopping sales top record high of over 25 tln won in March on Tesla demand surge

Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Online shopping sales in South Korea rose 13.3 percent from a year earlier to a new monthly high in March, driven by strong demand for Tesla vehicles and transactions in food services, government data showed Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504003300320

[2026-05-04 12:47 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Price wars, tech wars: China’s auto bloodbath rages on

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/price-wars-tech-wars-chinas-auto-bloodbath-rages-on/

[2026-05-04 12:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) N. Korean women's football club to travel to S. Korea for regional tournament

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details throughout)By Yoo Jee-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504003551315

[2026-05-04 12:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Starbucks Korea expands sliced cake lineup as demand shifts to variety

Snippet: Starbucks Korea said Monday it is expanding its lineup of cake slices ahead of "Family Month" in May, as dessert preferences shift toward greater variety and personalization.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730739

[2026-05-04 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korean women's football club to travel to S. Korea for regional tournament

Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- A North Korean women's football club will play a South Korean opponent at a regional tournament to take place near Seoul this month, the sport's governing body here announced Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504003500315

[2026-05-04 12:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BMW M leads Korea's high-performance market, extends global streak

Snippet: BMW’s high-performance brand BMW M continued to lead South Korea’s premium automotive market while extending its global sales streak to 14 consecutive years.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730705

[2026-05-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland students turn to Hong Kong universities amid gaokao, US visa worries

Snippet: The city has overtaken the US to become the second most popular study-abroad destination for mainland students in 2026, a report finds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3352283/mainland-students-turn-hong-kong-universities-amid-gaokao-us-visa-worries?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland students turn to Hong Kong universities amid gaokao, US visa worries

Snippet: The city has overtaken the US to become the second most popular study-abroad destination for mainland students in 2026, a report finds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3352283/mainland-students-turn-hong-kong-universities-amid-gaokao-us-visa-worries

[2026-05-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: At 70, chasing birds across a changing Japan

Snippet: The desire to travel does not wane with age, but the body’s ability to recover from it does.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/05/04/wildlife/japan-birding-nature-travel/

[2026-05-04 11:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How South Korea is transforming way it bids farewell to migrants killed at workplace

Snippet: Foreign workers, who comprise roughly 3.5 per cent of the workforce, account for over 10 per cent of annual workplace fatalities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3352303/how-south-korea-transforming-way-it-bids-farewell-migrants-killed-workplace?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 11:53 UTC+10:00] [The Korea Times] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How South Korea is transforming way it bids farewell to migrants killed at workplace

Snippet: Foreign workers, who comprise roughly 3.5 per cent of the workforce, account for over 10 per cent of annual workplace fatalities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3352303/how-south-korea-transforming-way-it-bids-farewell-migrants-killed-workplace

[2026-05-04 11:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: SA treasurer attacks Chinese government over smelter woes

Snippet: Topic:Mining and Metals Industry

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/sa-treasurer-lashes-out-at-china-over-metals-industry/106637626

[2026-05-04 11:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Intellectual property rights violations worth 278.9 bln won detected in 2025

Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs agency said Monday intellectual property rights violations detected in 2025 jumped more than 60 percent from a year earlier, driven by the rising popularity of domestic brands.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504002900320

[2026-05-04 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Wu edges ahead of Murphy in final of World Snooker Championship

Snippet: Wu Yize takes three-frame lead into Monday’s last session, could become only second Chinese player to claim title

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3352302/chinas-wu-edges-ahead-murphy-final-world-snooker-championship?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 11:12 UTC+10:00] [snooker] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Wu edges ahead of Murphy in final of World Snooker Championship

Snippet: Wu Yize takes three-frame lead into Monday’s last session, could become only second Chinese player to claim title

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3352302/chinas-wu-edges-ahead-murphy-final-world-snooker-championship

[2026-05-04 11:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Samsung Electronics names new head of visual display business

Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. on Monday announced a leadership reshuffle, naming the new head of its visual display business to tackle current challenges.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504002600320

[2026-05-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [stock connection between China and Kazakhstan] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kazakhstan’s AIFC discussing stock-trading links with Shanghai, Hong Kong

Snippet: Cross-border trading connections could start with ETFs, says special economic zone’s governor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3352276/kazakhstans-aifc-discussing-stock-trading-links-shanghai-hong-kong

[2026-05-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China bride wakes from 3-month coma due to botched cold treatment 2 days before nuptials

Snippet: Unqualified member of clinic staff gives injection which, within seconds, leaves woman ‘numb’ and ‘vomiting’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3351677/china-bride-wakes-3-month-coma-due-botched-cold-treatment-2-days-nuptials?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China bride wakes from 3-month coma due to botched cold treatment 2 days before nuptials

Snippet: Unqualified member of clinic staff gives injection which, within seconds, leaves woman ‘numb’ and ‘vomiting’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3351677/china-bride-wakes-3-month-coma-due-botched-cold-treatment-2-days-nuptials

[2026-05-04 10:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Glimmer of hope in Hormuz Strait as fragile ceasefire holds: what happened overnight

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has offered some help to commercial shipping and competing plans for peace are said to be on the table

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352300/glimmer-hope-hormuz-strait-fragile-ceasefire-holds-what-happened-overnight?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 10:33 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Glimmer of hope in Hormuz Strait as fragile ceasefire holds: what happened overnight

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has offered some help to commercial shipping and competing plans for peace are said to be on the table

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352300/glimmer-hope-hormuz-strait-fragile-ceasefire-holds-what-happened-overnight

[2026-05-04 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China Tries To Assert Dominance Over Canada After Carney Trade Deal

Snippet: Historically speaking, crawling to communists for help has never been a good idea; there's always a catch. By extension, making trade deals with China and the CCP from a position of weakness usually ends with diplomatic concessions instead of mere economic concessions. That is to say, the Chinese are less interested in economic benefits, and more interested in political submission.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/china-tries-assert-dominance-over-canada-after-carney-trade-deal

[2026-05-04 10:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Top-ranked An Se-young leads S. Korea to badminton world team title

Snippet: World No. 1 An Se-young has led South Korea to its third world women's team badminton title.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730536

[2026-05-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: UNESCO inspects preparations for World Heritage Committee session in Busan

Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- UNESCO officials visited South Korea last week to review preparations for an upcoming meeting of the World Heritage Committee in the southeastern port city of Busan, the heritage authority said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504000800315

[2026-05-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Albanese strikes deal with Japan on defence, minerals and fuel security

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/albanese-strikes-deal-with-japan-on-defence-minerals-and-fuel-security/t7sbjcx2v

[2026-05-04 09:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Pakistan begin 1st round of CEPA negotiations

Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Pakistan will begin the first round of negotiations Monday on a bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at boosting trade and investment, Seoul's trade ministry said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504001100320

[2026-05-04 09:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea slams Japan's move to revise key security documents

Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Monday criticized Japan over its move to overhaul key security legislation, calling it "a brazen challenge to global peace and humanity."

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504001000315

[2026-05-04 09:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Wu Yize leads Shaun Murphy 10-7 in final of world snooker championship

Snippet: China’s Wu Yize during his match against England’s Shaun Murphy on day sixteen of the World Snooker Championship 2026 in Sheffield, England, Sunday, May 3, 2026. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wu-yize-snooker-world-championship-murphy-96134ac21a4501964b346eb1b34612f0

[2026-05-04 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Top-ranked An Se-young leads S. Korea to badminton world team title

Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- World No. 1 An Se-young has led South Korea to its third world women's team badminton title.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504000600315

[2026-05-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Who could gain from DeepSeek’s V4 with China chips poised for stronger demand?

Snippet: Breakthrough launch could lift stocks from chipmakers to model developers as demand for computing power builds and adoption widens: analysts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352126/who-could-gain-deepseeks-v4-china-chips-poised-stronger-demand?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [DeepSeek] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Who could gain from DeepSeek’s V4 with China chips poised for stronger demand?

Snippet: Breakthrough launch could lift stocks from chipmakers to model developers as demand for computing power builds and adoption widens: analysts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352126/who-could-gain-deepseeks-v4-china-chips-poised-stronger-demand

[2026-05-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] S. Korea’s cumulative EV registrations surpass 1m

Snippet: South Korea’s cumulative electric vehicle registrations have surpassed the 1 million mark, with more than 100,000 EVs registered in the first four months of this year, government data showed.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730408

[2026-05-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Eximbank partners with ADB to finance critical minerals supply chain

Snippet: The Export-Import Bank of Korea has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Asian Development Bank to support critical minerals projects and establish a joint financing platform, the bank said Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730388

[2026-05-04 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on May 4)

Snippet: Hormuz shock calls for a reset of Korea's energy strategy

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504000500320

[2026-05-04 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on May 4)

Snippet: U.S. troop cuts in GermanyClose discussions between Seoul and Washington essential

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504000400320

[2026-05-04 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on May 4)

Snippet: Reclaiming Labor DayKorea must bridge labor divides while shoring up growth, worker protections

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504000300320

[2026-05-04 07:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan inbound tourism slowdown isn't stopping outlet malls

Snippet: Mitsui Fudosan Group offers permanent skate park at one of its Japanese outlet malls. (Mitsui Fudosan)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/retail/japan-inbound-tourism-slowdown-isn-t-stopping-outlet-malls

[2026-05-04 07:50 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Penny Wong on Japan talks, Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/penny-wong-on-japan-talks-strait-of-hormuz-20260504-p5ztdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 07:40 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Stratbase to gov’t: Avoid risky energy deals

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A private think tank on Sunday urged the government to accelerate energy projects under Japan-led Asia Zero Emission Community (Azec) instead of considering arrangements with other parties that may expose the Philippines to “geopolitical pressure.”

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/474189/stratbase-to-govt-avoid-risky-energy-deals/

[2026-05-04 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Manus block a show of strength ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Snippet: Beijing’s manoeuvring highlights its resolve and suggests it feels it has the upper hand in negotiations ahead of Trump’s visit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3352135/chinas-manus-block-show-strength-ahead-xi-trump-summit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 07:30 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Manus block a show of strength ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Snippet: Beijing’s manoeuvring highlights its resolve and suggests it feels it has the upper hand in negotiations ahead of Trump’s visit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3352135/chinas-manus-block-show-strength-ahead-xi-trump-summit

[2026-05-04 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Tokyo office rents hit 31-year high as companies move upmarket for talent

Snippet: Areas around Tokyo Station are driving rent growth in Japan's capital. (Photo by Rie Ishii)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/tokyo-office-rents-hit-31-year-high-as-companies-move-upmarket-for-talent

[2026-05-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Man-Ki Kim] Security beyond self-reliant defense

Snippet: Global instability is intensifying. The prolonged war in Ukraine, North Korea’s growing military ties with Russia, unrest in the Middle East, and supply-chain threats in the Strait of Hormuz all point to one reality: economic security can no longer be assumed. For Korea, lasting security depends not only on economic growth, defense industrial progress, or technological advancement, but also on recognizing a vital distinction: autonomy is not the same as security.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730369

[2026-05-04 06:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Angels place LHP Yusei Kikuchi on IL with shoulder inflammation

Snippet: Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, of Japan, throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/angels-kikuchi-fcc11a745748d656322e2e740c94c68f

[2026-05-04 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Nadeesha, Sumedha win Silvers at Asian Throwing C’Ship

Snippet: Sri Lankan athletes Nadeesha Lekamge and Sumedha Ranasinghe clinched Silver medals in women’s and men’s Javelin Throw events at the Asian Throwing Championship held in Makpo, Korea yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/sports/988766/nadeesha-sumedha-win-silvers-at-asian-throwing-cship/

[2026-05-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: We need to hedge against controlling China and messy US on AI: Hello Japan!

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/we-need-to-hedge-against-controlling-china-and-messy-us-on-ai-hello-japan-20260503-p5zt8l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yuan payments soar as currency of last resort for Iran, Russia

Snippet: The yuan and the ruble have emerged as leading currencies for trade among U.S.-sanctioned Iran, Russia and China. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yuan-payments-soar-as-currency-of-last-resort-for-iran-russia