[2026-04-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance chiefs of S. Korea, Poland discuss Middle East tensions, economic cooperation

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol met with his Polish counterpart Monday to discuss the impact of the Middle East conflict on energy supply chains, as well as other key areas of economic cooperation, the finance ministry said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413008500320

[2026-04-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China, the Iran war and the chemical suddenly stoking global supply fears

Snippet: Food security is one of Beijing’s top policy goals – and that could spell trouble for countries dependent on Chinese sulphuric acid

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3349884/china-iran-war-and-chemical-suddenly-stoking-global-supply-fears?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China, the Iran war and the chemical suddenly stoking global supply fears

Snippet: Food security is one of Beijing’s top policy goals – and that could spell trouble for countries dependent on Chinese sulphuric acid

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3349884/china-iran-war-and-chemical-suddenly-stoking-global-supply-fears

[2026-04-13 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Los precios del petróleo remontan y mercados asiáticos caen ante plan de EEUU de bloqueo naval

Snippet: Operadores trabajan junto a una pantalla que muestra el índice Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), a la derecha, y la tasa de cambio entre el dólar y el won surcoreano en la sala de operaciones de la sede del banco Hana en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el lunes 13 de abril de 2026.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mercados-mundiales-bolsas-iran-petroleo-825f6b51344ed84bbfeda65aa0c8ce9f

[2026-04-13 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump threatens 50% tariffs on China as report suggests plans for arms shipment to Iran

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to impose a 50% tariff on China, after a report emerged that Beijing was preparing to deliver a shipment of new air defense systems to Iran.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/trump-threatens-50percent-tariffs-on-china-as-report-suggests-plans-for-arms-shipment-to-iran.html

[2026-04-13 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: Special envoy to Iran met senior Tehran officials over blockade of Hormuz

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's special envoy to Iran has met senior officials in Tehran to discuss the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, where Korean ships and seafarers remain stranded, and efforts to ensure the safety of Koreans in the Islamic republic, among other issues, diplomatic sources said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413009100315

[2026-04-13 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Korean Air's Q1 net profit rises 26 pct on-year on strong travel, cargo demand

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Korean Air Co., South Korea's flag carrier, said Monday its first-quarter net profit rose 26 percent from a year ago, backed by solid passenger and cargo business performances.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413008800320

[2026-04-13 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Spain's PM calls China trade imbalance with EU 'unsustainable'

Snippet: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called China's trade imbalance with the European Union "unsustainable" on Monday, as he began a three-day visit to Beijing where he hopes to strengthen economic ties.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260413/spains-pm-calls-china-trade-imbalance-with-eu-unsustainable

[2026-04-13 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: NATO envoys to visit S. Korea this week for talks on defense industry cooperation, N. Korea

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- A delegation of foreign envoys to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will visit South Korea later this week for talks on defense industry cooperation, North Korea and other shared issues, the foreign ministry said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413008600315

[2026-04-13 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: La crisis energética global por la guerra en Irán aumenta la ventaja de China en tecnología limpia

Snippet: Gao Huan, director tecnológico de la división de autos eléctricos de la firma china CATL, presenta la nueva batería híbrida Freevoy del fabricante chino Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) en Beijing, el jueves 24 de octubre de 2024. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-economia-energia-limpia-iran-china-c5e4bb1a3b451679381b4c82b6d65b96

[2026-04-13 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Yuan’s ‘golden window’ is open, former PBOC governor says as US dollar credibility teeters

Snippet: Zhou Xiaochuan, who laid the foundation for China’s currency to go global, says Beijing can capitalise on changes in the international monetary landscape

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3349868/yuans-golden-window-open-former-pboc-governor-says-us-dollar-credibility-teeters?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 16:59 UTC+10:00] [US Treasuries] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Yuan’s ‘golden window’ is open, former PBOC governor says as US dollar credibility teeters

Snippet: Zhou Xiaochuan, who laid the foundation for China’s currency to go global, says Beijing can capitalise on changes in the international monetary landscape

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3349868/yuans-golden-window-open-former-pboc-governor-says-us-dollar-credibility-teeters

[2026-04-13 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: $92 Million In Banned AI Chips Went From Super Micro To Little Known Chinese Tech Company

Snippet: A little-known Chinese tech company saw its stock drop sharply after U.S. authorities charged a co-founder of Super Micro Computer with illegally smuggling advanced AI chips into China, according to Bloomberg.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/92-million-banned-ai-chips-went-super-micro-little-known-chinese-tech-company

[2026-04-13 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Hormuz blockade could deepen world’s worst energy crisis — and risk a dangerous misstep

Snippet: President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, dimming hopes for a quick end to the conflict in the Middle East and escalating a standoff with Iran that has already triggered the worst energy shock in history.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/trump-hormuz-blockade-oil-shock-china-iran-india-vessels-peace-talks.html

[2026-04-13 16:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US blockade risks trapping Korean vessels in dual chokehold at Hormuz

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716074

[2026-04-13 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea offers US$4-an-hour helpers for solo residents of capital

Snippet: The city’s ‘companion service’ aims to help single-person households move house or visit hospital

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3349863/south-korea-offers-us4-hour-helpers-solo-residents-capital?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 16:28 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea offers US$4-an-hour helpers for solo residents of capital

Snippet: The city’s ‘companion service’ aims to help single-person households move house or visit hospital

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3349863/south-korea-offers-us4-hour-helpers-solo-residents-capital

[2026-04-13 16:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea rolls out one-stop site for study, visas and jobs

Snippet: Online admissions webinar runs April 8-19 with 40 universities offering live consultations

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716064

[2026-04-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese EV stocks jump on surging exports, hopes of domestic demand recovery

Snippet: Nio, BYD, Chery and Xpeng advance after data shows EV exports more than doubled to just under 1 million in the first quarter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349858/chinese-ev-stocks-jump-surging-exports-hopes-domestic-demand-recovery?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese EV stocks jump on surging exports, domestic demand hopes

Snippet: Nio, BYD, Chery and Xpeng advance after data shows EV exports more than doubled to just under 1 million in the first quarter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349858/chinese-ev-stocks-jump-surging-exports-hopes-domestic-demand-recovery

[2026-04-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ka Ying Rising to race at Conghua? Jockey Club could showcase champion sprinter on mainland

Snippet: Hong Kong superstar could headline November meeting in China as officials consider transferring Group Two sprint

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349853/ka-ying-rising-race-conghua-jockey-club-could-showcase-champion-sprinter-mainland?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Randwick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ka Ying Rising to race at Conghua? Jockey Club could showcase champion sprinter on mainland

Snippet: Hong Kong superstar could headline November meeting in China as officials consider transferring Group Two sprint

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349853/ka-ying-rising-race-conghua-jockey-club-could-showcase-champion-sprinter-mainland

[2026-04-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China restaurant owner rejects fame after being overwhelmed by growing number of customers

Snippet: Owner with phobia for popularity and millions of online fans warns diners their life ‘will become hard’ if they promote his restaurant

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3349241/china-restaurant-owner-rejects-fame-after-being-overwhelmed-growing-number-customers?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China restaurant owner rejects fame after being overwhelmed by growing number of customers

Snippet: Owner with phobia for popularity and millions of online fans warns diners their life ‘will become hard’ if they promote his restaurant

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3349241/china-restaurant-owner-rejects-fame-after-being-overwhelmed-growing-number-customers

[2026-04-13 15:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul, Warsaw strengthen defense, supply chain ties amid Middle East tensions

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/10716025

[2026-04-13 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's matcha, wagyu, tuna exports to Middle East hit by Iran War

Snippet: Before the Iran war, Japanese exports to the UAE of agricultural, forestry and fishery products such as matcha tea, wagyu beef and bluefin tuna had tripled over five years. (Source photos by Ken Kobayashi, Mizuho Hayashitani and Takumi Sasaki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/japan-s-matcha-wagyu-tuna-exports-to-middle-east-hit-by-iran-war

[2026-04-13 15:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea launches renewed search at Muan crash site

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/10716002

[2026-04-13 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Mercedes-Benz Korea introduces new retail system with standardized nationwide pricing

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Mercedes-Benz Korea on Monday introduced a centralized nationwide vehicle sales system that standardizes pricing and integrates various customer channels, marking a shift from its previous dealership-led model.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413007100320

[2026-04-13 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China gains from Iran war as global energy interest turns away from fossil fuels

Snippet: FILE- Gao Huan, CTO of CATL’s China E-car Business, introduces the latest Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery from Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) in Beijing, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-middle-east-war-energy-asia-china-05d198d6e8dc99d0209dddfff26ae52a

[2026-04-13 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: BOK nominee Shin says ready to respond to excessive FX volatility

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Shin Hyun-song, the Bank of Korea (BOK) governor nominee, said Monday that authorities stand ready to respond to excessive foreign exchange volatility if needed, though the won's recent weakness does not signal a crisis given South Korea's ample foreign currency reserves and strong economic fundamentals.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413006900320

[2026-04-13 15:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea trims, refocuses EDCF with W9tr plan

Snippet: South Korea will commit 9 trillion won ($6.05 billion) to the Economic Development Cooperation Fund through 2028, cutting its overall three-year plan while broadening support into policy priority sectors such as AI, digital technology, culture, green energy and supply chains.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715959

[2026-04-13 15:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gulf states increasingly turn to Korean interceptor missiles after Iran attacks: report

Snippet: South Korea, along with Ukraine, is rapidly emerging as an alternative arms supplier for Gulf states seeking to shore up air defenses after large-scale Iranian attacks, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715958

[2026-04-13 15:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK Chemicals hosts Japan delegation at Ulsan plant

Snippet: SK Chemicals said Monday it hosted a business delegation from Japan’s Kansai region at its Ulsan plant to showcase its circular recycling technologies and production capabilities.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715953

[2026-04-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Keir Starmer] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: In the UK, Keir Starmer has few fans. I learned that in China it’s a very different story | Martin Rowson

Snippet: The prime minister’s meal in a Yunnan restaurant in Beijing has spawned a national menu. The man has, bizarrely, become a phenomenon

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/13/keir-starmer-uk-china-menu-prime-minister-beijing

[2026-04-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1967 -- The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, a set of multilateral trade agreements aimed at the abolition of tariffs, quotas and subsidies, goes into effect in South Korea. The international accord was formed in 1947 and lasted until 1994, when its functions were taken over by the World Trade Organization.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413002300315

[2026-04-13 14:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Rubbish bag reinforcements: S. Korea secures at least 3 months' supply

Snippet: Fears of a trash bag shortage appear to be settling down in South Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715930

[2026-04-13 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s tea-drink shops thirst for profits as price wars dry up prospects

Snippet: ‘I am learning a hard lesson of how involution can destroy my business,’ a Shanghai shop operator says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349847/chinas-tea-drink-shops-thirst-profits-price-wars-dry-prospects?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 14:35 UTC+10:00] [bubble tea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s tea-drink shops thirst for profits as price wars dry up prospects

Snippet: ‘I am learning a hard lesson of how involution can destroy my business,’ a Shanghai shop operator says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349847/chinas-tea-drink-shops-thirst-profits-price-wars-dry-prospects

[2026-04-13 14:21 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan ‘closely monitoring’ U.S. plans to blockade Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Tokyo is “closely monitoring” a planned U.S. military operation to “blockade” the Strait of Hormuz, the Japanese government said Monday, following failed peace talks over the weekend.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/13/japan/politics/japan-reax-hormuz-blockade/

[2026-04-13 14:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea tops public transport use, but foreign visitor convenience lags

Snippet: South Korea ranks among the highest in public transportation usage among advanced economies, but still faces challenges in accessibility for foreign visitors.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715909

[2026-04-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese AI solves decade-old maths problem in hours, with no human intervention

Snippet: Research team led by Peking University says dual-agent approach bridges the gap between reasoning and formal machine verification

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349797/chinese-ai-solves-decade-old-maths-problem-hours-no-human-intervention?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese AI solves decade-old maths problem in hours, with no human intervention

Snippet: Research team led by Peking University says dual-agent approach bridges the gap between reasoning and formal machine verification

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349797/chinese-ai-solves-decade-old-maths-problem-hours-no-human-intervention

[2026-04-13 13:57 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: BOJ’s usual stance amid uncertainty is to hold, ex-official says

Snippet: The Bank of Japan’s usual approach to conducting policy at times of high uncertainty would be to wait and see, making the likely outcome of a meeting this month too close to call, according to a former executive director who oversaw monetary policy at the central bank.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/13/economy/boj-april-rate-policy-close-call/

[2026-04-13 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan bond yields hit 29-year high as Iran impasse stokes inflation fears

Snippet: The surge in JGB yields was driven by concerns of inflationary pressures coming from high oil prices amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/bonds/japan-bond-yields-hit-29-year-high-as-iran-impasse-stokes-inflation-fears

[2026-04-13 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Amid fierce global competition, China launches national plan to boost AI education

Snippet: Building nationwide artificial intelligence infrastructure is a central part of the plan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3349832/amid-fierce-global-competition-china-launches-national-plan-boost-ai-education?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 12:57 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Amid fierce global competition, China launches national plan to boost AI education

Snippet: Building nationwide artificial intelligence infrastructure is a central part of the plan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3349832/amid-fierce-global-competition-china-launches-national-plan-boost-ai-education

[2026-04-13 12:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gmarket, SSG, Lotte told to improve access for visually impaired users

Snippet: Major online shopping platforms must provide screen reader compatibility for visually impaired users, South Korea’s Supreme Court said in a recent ruling.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715884

[2026-04-13 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Reveals Taiwanese and South Koreans are Asia's Top Travel Shoppers

Snippet: SINGAPORE, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda's latest data unveils which Asian travelers have shopping top-of-mind when planning trips. Topping the ranking are travelers from Taiwan and South Korea, with nearly one in four (23%) respondents from each market saying shopping motivated their trips. Travelers from the Philippines (22%), Malaysia (20%) and Japan (15%) round out the top five, with Thailand (14%), Indonesia (12%), India (8%) and Vietnam (7%) completing the ranking.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715868

[2026-04-13 12:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BOK chief nominee Shin vows to sell foreign assets amid controversy

Snippet: Shin Hyun-song, the Bank of Korea governor nominee, said Monday he has already sold a significant portion of his foreign currency-denominated financial assets and plans to further reduce his exposure.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715866

[2026-04-13 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Half Of US Data Centers Scheduled To Start In 2026, Will Be Canceled Or Delayed

Snippet: Just over two years ago, we first penned our views on "The Next AI Trade", which looked beyond the hyperscalers and the data centers supporting the AI revolution, and instead focused on the energy and logistical needs that would be so very critical in allowing the US to dominate China in the existential race to first reach Artificial General Intelligence (which many have dubbed the next nuclear arms race due to its profound civilizational implications).

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/half-us-data-centers-are-set-be-canceled-or-delayed-2026