Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only

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[2026-04-24 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Unexpected love: Japan traditional dancer finds love at 60 with 26-year-old devoted protege
Snippet: The couple’s recent appearance on a Japanese television show generated considerable buzz and discussion among the public
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3350977/unexpected-love-japan-traditional-dancer-finds-love-60-26-year-old-devoted-protege?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-24 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Unexpected love: Japan traditional dancer finds love at 60 with 26-year-old devoted protege
Snippet: The couple’s recent appearance on a Japanese television show generated considerable buzz and discussion among the public
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3350977/unexpected-love-japan-traditional-dancer-finds-love-60-26-year-old-devoted-protege
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[2026-04-24 15:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Cybersecurity of defense industry must be treated as national security priority: report
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10725062
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[2026-04-24 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Coupang denies lobbying U.S. to pressure S. Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- E-commerce firm Coupang Inc. on Friday denied allegations that it lobbied U.S. government officials to pressure the South Korean government following a data leak controversy that emerged in November.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260424007400320
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[2026-04-24 15:29 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: White House accuses China of industrial-scale theft of AI technology
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/white-house-accuses-china-industrial-scale-theft-artificial-intelligence/
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[2026-04-24 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korea to seek arms industry cooperation with Commonwealth nations
Snippet: SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the state arms procurement agency on Friday pledged to advance arms industry cooperation with British Commonwealth nations, underscoring the courage of Commonwealth troops that fought alongside South Korean soldiers during the 1950-53 Korean War.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260424006900315
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[2026-04-24 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (News Focus) Lee's India, Vietnam tour underscores push for energy security, supply chain resilience
Snippet: HANOI, April 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's state visits to India and Vietnam this week highlighted South Korea's growing focus on securing energy supplies and strengthening raw material supply chains as global markets face mounting uncertainty from the conflict in the Middle East.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260424005800315
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[2026-04-24 14:57 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: UK investigates after big health dataset listed for sale on China’s Alibaba
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/united-kingdom-investigates-big-health-dataset-listed-sale-alibaba/
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[2026-04-24 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: China's DeepSeek unveils V4 AI model in fresh challenge to US rivals
Snippet: DeepSeek's release of its long-awaited V4 model is set to intensify competition among Chinese AI startups. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/china-s-deepseek-unveils-v4-ai-model-in-fresh-challenge-to-us-rivals
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[2026-04-24 14:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Special counsel seeks 30-year prison term for Yoon Suk Yeol over drone operations into N. Korea
Snippet: Yoon tried to provoke N. Korea to create pretext for martial law, exposed military secrets in drone crash, special counsel finds
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10725004
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[2026-04-24 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Inside 14k: how a Hong Kong triad grew into a global crime syndicate
Snippet: From its roots in mainland China to expansion in Hong Kong and beyond, we look at the history of one of the most notorious triad societies
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3350992/inside-14k-how-hong-kong-triad-grew-global-crime-syndicate?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-24 14:45 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Triads] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Inside 14k: how a Hong Kong triad grew into a global crime syndicate
Snippet: From its roots in mainland China to expansion in Hong Kong and beyond, we look at the history of one of the most notorious triad societies
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3350992/inside-14k-how-hong-kong-triad-grew-global-crime-syndicate
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[2026-04-24 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: China's DeepSeek releases preview of long-awaited V4 model as AI race intensifies
Snippet: Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek on Friday released a preview version of its long-awaited Version 4 large language model, allowing users to test its new capabilities and features.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/24/deepseek-v4-llm-preview-open-source-ai-competition-china.html
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[2026-04-24 14:40 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: AI boom is hiding Korea’s next crisis
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/ai-boom-is-hiding-koreas-next-crisis/
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[2026-04-24 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Asian shares mostly fall after a retreat on Wall St
Snippet: A currency trader watches monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 24, 2026.
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-iran-oil-75bd462d6795062bed788709d647dc68
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[2026-04-24 14:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: China to send giant pandas to Atlanta
Snippet: One of four panda bears at Zoo Atlanta rests in their habitat on Dec. 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Kate Brumback, File)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-us-pandas-zoo-atlanta-743549119313ddeea6b1d838f76fe8b3
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[2026-04-24 13:47 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Marcos to visit Japan, meet Emperor, Prime Minister Takaichi
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-state-visit-japan-may-2026/
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[2026-04-24 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan's biggest MBA school expands in Taiwan, India as geopolitics shift
Snippet: A lecturer conducts a Globis University class. The Japanese school has plans to further expand in Asia. (Globis University)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-trends/japan-s-biggest-mba-school-expands-in-taiwan-india-as-geopolitics-shift
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[2026-04-24 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Grospe wins PH’s second gold at 6th Asian Beach Games
Snippet: High jumper Leonard Grospe gave the Philippines its second gold medal at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China on Friday morning.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/sports/grospe-wins-phs-second-gold-at-6th-asian-beach-games/2327749
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[2026-04-24 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Huawei doubles down on autonomous driving, earmarking US$11.7b for autopilot training
Snippet: Company claims it will outspend all rivals combined to boost computing power, which is essential to enhance advanced driving systems
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351242/huawei-doubles-down-autonomous-driving-earmarking-us117b-autopilot-training?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-24 13:39 UTC+10:00] [Huawei] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Huawei doubles down on autonomous driving, earmarking US$11.7b for autopilot training
Snippet: Company claims it will outspend all rivals combined to boost computing power, which is essential to enhance advanced driving systems
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351242/huawei-doubles-down-autonomous-driving-earmarking-us117b-autopilot-training
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[2026-04-24 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s interest doesn’t lie in US failures
Snippet: Readers discuss Chinese thinking on global stability, Turkey’s school shootings, and talk of regime change
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3351129/chinas-interest-doesnt-lie-us-failures?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-24 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Pedro Sanchez] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s interest doesn’t lie in US failures
Snippet: Readers discuss Chinese thinking on global stability, Turkey’s school shootings, and talk of regime change
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3351129/chinas-interest-doesnt-lie-us-failures
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[2026-04-24 13:24 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: How a simple consumer data breach spiralled into a national security crisis in US-South Korea relations
Snippet: Washington’s focus on online retailer Coupang has led to accusations that the Trump administration is tying issues of national security to domestic corporate matters
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/24/coupang-data-breach-south-korea-us-relations
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[2026-04-24 13:04 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: U.N. official calls for concessions at NPT review meeting
Snippet: Signatories to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty need to make concessions to avoid failing to adopt an outcome document at a review conference for the third straight time, Izumi Nakamitsu, U.N. high representative for disarmament affairs, said in a recent interview.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/24/japan/nakamitsu-interview-npt-concessions/
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[2026-04-24 13:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: S. Korea, US seeks way out of intel tiff over NK nuclear site: Cheong Wa Dae
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10724941
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[2026-04-24 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Seoul says US security talks should resume swiftly, separate from Coupang probe
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10724939
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[2026-04-24 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How fake military job ads in Philippines led to alleged spy recruitment pipeline
Snippet: The ads, some of which experts say were linked to China, aimed to get unsuspecting Filipino defence specialists to give up key information
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3351225/how-fake-military-job-ads-philippines-led-alleged-spy-recruitment-pipeline?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-24 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Newsbytes.ph] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How fake military job ads in Philippines led to alleged spy recruitment pipeline
Snippet: The ads, some of which experts say were linked to China, aimed to get unsuspecting Filipino defence specialists to give up key information
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3351225/how-fake-military-job-ads-philippines-led-alleged-spy-recruitment-pipeline
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[2026-04-24 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korea, U.S. in close communication to resolve intel sharing misunderstanding: security adviser
Snippet: HANOI, April 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States have been in close communication to resolve misunderstandings over Unification Minister Chung Dong-young's public disclosure of a North Korean nuclear facility, Seoul's top security official said, amid speculation that Washington may have scaled back intelligence sharing over the issue.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260424002400315
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[2026-04-24 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Hyundai unveils 1st Ioniq model for China market
Snippet: SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's leading automaker, took the wraps off its first production model under its all-electric Ioniq brand tailored for the Chinese market at the 2026 Beijing auto show Friday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260424005600320
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[2026-04-24 12:54 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: China’s rising threat looms over Japan-Australia frigate deal
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/chinas-rising-threat-looms-over-japan-australia-frigate-deal/
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[2026-04-24 12:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (URGENT) Special counsel seeks 30-yr prison term for ex-President Yoon over alleged drone flights to Pyongyang
Snippet: Seoul says it explained to U.S. background of unification minister's remarks on N. Korea's nuclear facility in Kusong
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260424005500315
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[2026-04-24 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Marcos to pay state visit to Japan in May
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will make a state visit to Japan from May 26 to 29 at the invitation of the Japanese government, his office said on Friday.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/news/marcos-to-pay-state-visit-to-japan-in-may/2327739
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[2026-04-24 12:35 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Oita court rules unmanned stations don't curb freedom of those with disabilities
Snippet: A district court in southwestern Japan dismissed on Thursday a claim for damages by people with disabilities who said that the unmanned operations of stations by Kyushu Railway (JR Kyushu) violated their freedom of movement.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/24/japan/crime-legal/oita-court-rejection-disability-unmanned-stations/
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[2026-04-24 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korea, Vietnam expand cooperation in urban, transport development
Snippet: SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Vietnam have agreed to expand cooperation in urban and transportation development projects as part of broader bilateral ties discussed during summit talks between the two countries, the land ministry said Friday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260424004300320
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[2026-04-24 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korea, U.S. discuss energy supply chain cooperation at G20 level
Snippet: SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- Diplomats of South Korea and the United States have discussed efforts to ensure energy supply chains within the Group of 20 (G20) framework amid global uncertainties, the foreign ministry said Friday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260424004200315
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[2026-04-24 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan inflation remains below BOJ's 2% target in March
Snippet: The Japanese government has rolled out subsidies to ease the burden on consumers grappling with higher living costs. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/inflation/japan-inflation-remains-below-boj-s-2-target-in-march
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[2026-04-24 12:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: 2 million medical tourists visited S. Korea in 2025, spending 12.5 trillion won on tourism
Snippet: South Korea in 2025 saw 2.01 million foreigners visit the country to receive medical treatment, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare on Friday, who are thought to have spent more than 12 trillion won on tourism.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10724861
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[2026-04-24 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan injects new life into Fukushima with nuclear plant ‘hope tourism’
Snippet: Visitors flock to barely inhabited towns, attracted for the most part by the very catastrophe that drove their residents away
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3351231/japan-injects-new-life-fukushima-nuclear-plant-hope-tourism?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-24 12:21 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan injects new life into Fukushima with nuclear plant ‘hope tourism’
Snippet: Visitors flock to barely inhabited towns, attracted for the most part by the very catastrophe that drove their residents away
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3351231/japan-injects-new-life-fukushima-nuclear-plant-hope-tourism
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[2026-04-24 12:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Are books on the upswing? Libraries score 230m visits as infrastructure expands
Snippet: South Korea’s public library network grows while evolving as community hub
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10724806
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[2026-04-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ChiNext, Shenzhen’s Nasdaq, emerges as investor darling as start-up indexes smash records
Snippet: Buying sentiment on ChiNext companies ignited after the market regulator unveiled a package of reforms earlier this month
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351146/chinext-shenzhens-nasdaq-emerges-investor-darling-start-indexes-smash-records?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [ChiNext board] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ChiNext, Shenzhen’s Nasdaq, emerges as investor darling as start-up indexes smash records
Snippet: Buying sentiment on ChiNext companies ignited after the market regulator unveiled a package of reforms earlier this month
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351146/chinext-shenzhens-nasdaq-emerges-investor-darling-start-indexes-smash-records
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[2026-04-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [National Museum of China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Style Edit: Macau’s Poly MGM Museum celebrates East-West cultural ties
Snippet: The museum hosted the Silk Roads Cultural Exchange Programme 2026 and will debut the ‘Confluence in Glass’ exhibition later this year
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3351144/style-edit-macaus-poly-mgm-museum-celebrates-east-west-cultural-ties
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[2026-04-24 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Fake app drains Filipino retiree’s life savings via ‘malware-as-a-service’
Snippet: Industrial-scale malware is replacing ‘pig-butchering’ as Cambodia’s scam hubs pivot to high-speed digital heists
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3351222/fake-app-drains-filipino-retirees-life-savings-malware-service?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-24 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Sihanoukville] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Fake app drains Filipino retiree’s life savings via ‘malware-as-a-service’
Snippet: Industrial-scale malware is replacing ‘pig-butchering’ as Cambodia’s scam hubs pivot to high-speed digital heists
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3351222/fake-app-drains-filipino-retirees-life-savings-malware-service
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[2026-04-24 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Engine dilemma lies at heart of successful take-off for China’s C919
Snippet: Launching the aircraft with the imported LEAP-1C engine has led to bottlenecks and dependence but developing a convincing home-made engine will take time
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3350858/engine-dilemma-lies-heart-successful-take-chinas-c919?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-24 11:30 UTC+10:00] [GE Aerospace] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Engine dilemma lies at heart of successful take-off for China’s C919
Snippet: Launching the aircraft with the imported LEAP-1C engine has led to bottlenecks and dependence but developing a convincing home-made engine will take time
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3350858/engine-dilemma-lies-heart-successful-take-chinas-c919
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[2026-04-24 11:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: National Museum of Korea, Asian Art Museum in San Francisco to expand cultural exchange
Snippet: The National Museum of Korea and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand collaboration in exhibitions, research and institutional exchange, the museum announced Thursday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10724714
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