Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-21 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Scholar Daniel A. Bell has written an entertaining new book, exposing a new generation to ancient Chinese wisdom on the issues of our day
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[2026-04-21 22:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Originating in online hate communities, anti-male symbol draws backlash across industries
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[2026-04-21 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Details of secrecy, obstruction and violence emerge from a probe into 67,000 ‘ghost’ bakeries across China’s biggest e-commerce platforms
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[2026-04-21 22:00 UTC+10:00] [food safety] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Details of secrecy, obstruction and violence emerge from a probe into 67,000 ‘ghost’ bakeries across China’s biggest e-commerce platforms
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[2026-04-21 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New technology may allow the microscopic powders used in advanced weapon systems to be produced on a much larger scale
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[2026-04-21 21:58 UTC+10:00] [Shunde city] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New technology may allow the microscopic powders used in advanced weapon systems to be produced on a much larger scale
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[2026-04-21 21:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea and Russia held a ceremony Tuesday to mark the linking of a cross-border road bridge over the Tumen River, the Russian Embassy in North Korea said, adding the bridge is set for completion in mid-June.
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[2026-04-21 21:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Industry stakeholders convene for Economic Contribution Report unveiling as writers' association raises residual concerns
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[2026-04-21 21:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivers a speech during the 2026 Hsieh Nien Fan annual dinner of the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, March 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)
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[2026-04-21 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea and Russia held a ceremony Tuesday to mark the linking of a cross-border road bridge over the Tumen River, the Russian Embassy in North Korea said, adding the bridge is set for completion in mid-June.
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[2026-04-21 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 38-year-old, who retired in 2024, was inducted into the Hong Kong China Rugby Hall of Fame after the city team beat Japan on Sunday
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[2026-04-21 21:15 UTC+10:00] [rugby] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 38-year-old, who retired in 2024, was inducted into the Hong Kong China Rugby Hall of Fame after the city team beat Japan on Sunday
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[2026-04-21 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This aerial photo shows the Hijudai Training Area in Oita, southern Japan after a shell exploded inside a tank during an exercise Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)
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[2026-04-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Premier Li Qiang urges ‘bottom-line mentality’ to secure power as Beijing sees coal and Russian gas among options to offset reliance on imported crude
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[2026-04-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [State Council] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Premier Li Qiang urges ‘bottom-line mentality’ to secure power as Beijing sees coal and Russian gas among options to offset reliance on imported crude
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[2026-04-21 20:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SK On Co., the battery manufacturing arm of South Korea's SK Group, said Tuesday it will open an office in Japan later this month to explore opportunities in the energy storage system sector.
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[2026-04-21 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In the case of ‘hard’ technology firms like CATL and GigaDevice Semiconductor, the A-H premium becomes an H-A premium
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[2026-04-21 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Institute of Financial Analysts and Professional Commentators] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In the case of ‘hard’ technology firms like CATL and GigaDevice Semiconductor, the A-H premium becomes an H-A premium
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[2026-04-21 20:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trough of low pressure over northern part of southern China set to develop into cold front on Wednesday, crossing coastal areas by next day
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[2026-04-21 20:21 UTC+10:00] [Guangdong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trough of low pressure over northern part of southern China set to develop into cold front on Wednesday, crossing coastal areas by next day
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[2026-04-21 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- SK On Co., the battery manufacturing arm of South Korea's SK Group, said Tuesday it will open an office in Japan later this month to explore opportunities in the energy storage system (ESS) sector.
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[2026-04-21 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Commuting in wet conditions complaints from staff gives spicy food firm boss days-off idea; other raffle prizes included umbrellas, dehumidifiers
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[2026-04-21 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Commuting in wet conditions complaints from staff gives spicy food firm boss days-off idea; other raffle prizes included umbrellas, dehumidifiers
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[2026-04-21 19:31 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-21 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Japan Meteorological Agency has upped the risk of a megaquake to 1 per cent, compared to 0.1 per cent at other times
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[2026-04-21 19:30 UTC+10:00] [tsunami warnings] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Japan Meteorological Agency has upped the risk of a megaquake to 1 per cent, compared to 0.1 per cent at other times
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[2026-04-21 19:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Park Hong-geun cites low debt ratio, tighter spending, growth focus
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[2026-04-21 19:26 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Washington reportedly limits satellite data after minister spoke publicly about suspected facility in North Korea
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[2026-04-21 19:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing also outlines progress in disarmament and its long-standing policies in first such report since 2021
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[2026-04-21 19:19 UTC+10:00] [Moscow] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing also outlines progress in disarmament and its long-standing policies in first such report since 2021
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[2026-04-21 19:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Turkey is a stable strategic partner for South Korea amid global uncertainties, Turkish ambassador to Korea Murat Tamer said, highlighting his country’s energy, logistics and regional diplomacy.
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[2026-04-21 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: An employee holds a nozzle at a gas station in Beijing on March 22. © Reuters
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[2026-04-21 19:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Mercedes-Benz marked its 140th anniversary with a global tour, arriving in Seoul as its first Asian stop ahead of China and Japan, underscoring its growing commitment to the Korean market.
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[2026-04-21 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Trade uncertainty with the U.S. and the push to diversify away from China make India and South Korea natural partners — but their relationship has yet to translate from intent into meaningful execution.
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[2026-04-21 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The Japanese government has revised limits on defense equipment exports, paving the way for companies in the defense industry to sell more weapons overseas. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
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[2026-04-21 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Seoul urges Japan’s leaders to ‘face history squarely’ and show through action ‘a sincere remorse for its past’
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[2026-04-21 18:58 UTC+10:00] [Yasukuni Shrine] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Seoul urges Japan’s leaders to ‘face history squarely’ and show through action ‘a sincere remorse for its past’
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[2026-04-21 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Crude oil prices are expected to keep Gov. Kazuo Ueda's Bank of Japan from raising interest rates on April 28. (File photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)
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[2026-04-21 18:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-04-21 18:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-04-21 18:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea and India are set to deepen academic ties through a new university cooperation agreement, the Education Ministry said Tuesday, following a joint vision announced during President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit.
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[2026-04-21 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: AI-linked companies such as SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, whose Galaxy models are seen here, are driving South Korea's stock market gains. (Photo by Nami Matsuura)
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[2026-04-21 18:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-04-21 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is considering various options, including playing diplomatic, humanitarian or military roles, to contribute to international efforts to secure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a senior foreign ministry official said Tuesday.
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[2026-04-21 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — Japan will ease decades-old arms export curbs, the government said Tuesday, in a major policy shift that paves the way for the sale of lethal weapons overseas as Tokyo ramps up its defence ambitions.
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[2026-04-21 18:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A deadly wish-granting app drives a teen thriller led by rising Korean actors
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[2026-04-21 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- The budget ministry will work to devise a comprehensive strategy to overcome structural challenges facing South Korea, including artificial intelligence (AI) transformation and demographic changes, minister Park Hong-keun said Tuesday.
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[2026-04-21 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The Japanese government has announced plans to lift a ban on lethal weapons exports, marking the latest shift away from the country's post-war pacifist policy.
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[2026-04-21 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has appointed new ambassadors to Britain and Indonesia, the North's foreign ministry said Tuesday, in what would mark the first replacement of its top envoys in major diplomatic outposts in about 10 years.
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[2026-04-21 17:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Musinsa said Tuesday it will open its third store in China on Friday on Hengshan Road in Shanghai’s Xuhui district, expanding its presence in one of the city’s key commercial hubs.
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