Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-09-16 06:51 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-09-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The Abadi LNG project is expected to produce 9.5 million metric tons of LNG annually, equivalent to over 10% of Japan's yearly imports. (Inpex)
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[2026-09-16 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The United States, the European Union and China impose their own trade rules on each other and other economies. (Nikkei montage)
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[2026-09-16 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Game-related spending continues to increase even as food spending dips. (Photo by Norika Taguchi)
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[2026-09-16 04:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The Philippine government has been taking steps to lower barriers to entry, including simplifying investment approvals. (Looop)
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[2026-09-16 04:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Una persona está de pie junto al stand del Kimi K3 de la startup china de IA Moonshot durante la Conferencia Mundial de IA en Shanghái, China, el 17 de julio de 2026. (Foto AP/Ng Han Guan, Archivo)
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[2026-09-16 03:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said he expects to hold talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng this weekend over Beijing's financial relationship with Iran.
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[2026-09-16 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Just in case Japan's bond yields weren't high enough already, Bloomberg reports that Japan is considering a new mid-term defense spending target of 3.5% of GDP in line with NATO and other US allies. Such a move would send a shockwave through financial markets concerned about Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s spending plans at a time when Japan is preparing to trim tax receipts even more by cutting consumption tax to 1%.
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[2026-09-16 03:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-09-16 02:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Procurement procedures for USB devices will be reviewed to prevent a recurrence, GSDF officials said Tuesday in outlining the investigation report. (Photo by Ryota Ogata)
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[2026-09-16 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Waymo has been working with Japan's transportation companies toward a future robotaxi launch since late 2024. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
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[2026-09-16 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordWednesday, 16 Septemberloading
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[2026-09-16 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuWednesday, 16 Septemberloading
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[2026-09-16 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordWednesday, 16 Septemberloading
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[2026-09-16 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchWednesday, 16 Septemberloading
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[2026-09-16 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Tehran, Iran – When Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi last visited China in May, it came shortly before a trip by United States President Donald Trump to the same country.
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[2026-09-16 01:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Security Intelligence
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[2026-09-16 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japan's long-term interest rates are trending upward as markets watch the Bank of Japan's monetary policy. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
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[2026-09-16 00:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: He had forced the girl to provide sexual services at his private-room massage parlour in Tokyo in 2025
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[2026-09-16 00:28 UTC+10:00] [Thai girl] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: He had forced the girl to provide sexual services at his private-room massage parlour in Tokyo in 2025
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[2026-09-16 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The new building will have access to downtown Atlanta and include a range of amenities. (Shimizu)
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[2026-09-16 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- As happy as he may have been to win the first match of the Asian Games men's football tournament in central Japan on Tuesday, South Korea head coach Lee Min-sung was none too pleased with the way the game ended.
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[2026-09-16 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Exports to China hit their highest first-half level in decades as Ottawa looks to reduce dependence on its southern neighbour
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[2026-09-16 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Fudan University] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Exports to China hit their highest first-half level in decades as Ottawa looks to reduce dependence on its southern neighbour
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[2026-09-16 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: First Olympian and Asian Games medallist from Mizoram hopes to win gold medal in Japan for her country, build hockey facilities for her state
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[2026-09-16 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Netherlands] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: First Olympian and Asian Games medallist from Mizoram hopes to win gold medal in Japan for her country, build hockey facilities for her state
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[2026-09-15 23:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: South Korea's two leading airlines are scheduled to merge on Dec. 12. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
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[2026-09-15 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: South Korea is set to welcome the heads of the five Central Asian states for the first-ever presidential summit between Seoul and the region, a meeting local media have dubbed “historic”.
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[2026-09-15 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: S. Korea, Central Asia seek new path beyond Silk Road, deepen ties in AI, critical minerals: FM
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[2026-09-15 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Quase três semanas após inundações repentinas e fatais varrerem o corredor dos rios Bhotekoshi e Trishuli, no Nepal, perto da fronteira com a China, a nação do Himalaia muda o foco das operações debusca e resgate para esforços de assistência às vítimas e reconstrução.
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[2026-09-15 22:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea defeated Qatar 4-1 to begin their men's football tournament of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in central Japan on Tuesday, a victorious start to their quest for a fourth consecutive gold medal.
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[2026-09-15 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Un pasajero en el Aeropuerto de Beijing el 7 de noviembre del 2025. (AP foto/Ng Han Guan)
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[2026-09-15 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details from para 4)By Yoo Jee-ho
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[2026-09-15 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Kazakhstan agreed Tuesday to elevate bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership and strengthen cooperation in crude oil, nuclear power and other advanced sectors, Seoul's presidential office said.
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[2026-09-15 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- In-form midfielder Eom Ji-sung stayed hot on a damp and rainy Tuesday night in central Japan, where his first-half hat trick lifted South Korea to a 4-1 win over Qatar in their first match of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
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[2026-09-15 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Futures are lower - but well off session lows thanks to some well-time oil sell orders just before US traders walked in to work - as bond yields continue to make new highs, with both Nasdaq and Russell lagging the S&P which feels like more de-risking into tomorrow's Fed release.
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[2026-09-15 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Men’s doubles player Chen Boyang withdraws from illness but 31-member squad for tough Aichi-Nagoya event remain stacked with experience
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[2026-09-15 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Liu Yi] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Men’s doubles player Chen Boyang withdraws from illness but 31-member squad for tough Aichi-Nagoya event remain stacked with experience
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[2026-09-15 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US is haemorrhaging goodwill around the world, but China will have to build up its own trustworthiness and credibility to win hearts and minds
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[2026-09-15 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Germany] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US is haemorrhaging goodwill around the world, but China will have to build up its own trustworthiness and credibility to win hearts and minds
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[2026-09-15 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea defeated Qatar 4-1 to begin their men's football tournament of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in central Japan on Tuesday, a victorious start to their quest for a fourth consecutive gold medal.
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[2026-09-15 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-09-15 22:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A digital media wall in Gyeongju's Bomun Tourist Complex displayed a figure in Chinese-style clothing under the country heading "China" and captioned the outfit as hanbok, drawing criticism that the error plays into Chinese claims over Korean traditional dress.
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[2026-09-15 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A passenger arrives at the Capital Airport in Beijing on Nov. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, file)
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[2026-09-15 22:04 UTC+10:00] [Space] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Analysts warn of an acceleration in high-risk arms race with Russia and China in Earth’s orbit
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[2026-09-15 22:00 UTC+10:00] [small modular reactor] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Further multi-physics simulations and vehicle-level testing needed before proposed systems could move towards practical deployment
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[2026-09-15 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Further multi-physics simulations and vehicle-level testing needed before proposed systems could move towards practical deployment
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[2026-09-15 22:00 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Plan forecasts that operating revenue of enterprises and manufacturers in related sectors will exceed 30 trillion yuan by 2030
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[2026-09-15 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Plan forecasts that operating revenue of enterprises and manufacturers in related sectors will exceed 30 trillion yuan by 2030
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[2026-09-15 21:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back spoke with his Japanese counterpart on the phone Tuesday and shared an understanding on the need for bilateral defense cooperation grounded in mutual understanding, Seoul's defense ministry said.
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