[2026-09-08 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Mynavi Global] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan must reckon with how it views foreign workers

Snippet: As Japan raises fees for residence permits and tightens the requirements for permanent residency, the effect on long-term settlement warrants attention

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3366399/japan-must-reckon-how-it-views-foreign-workers

[2026-09-08 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Yonhap Interview) Ethereum Institutional welcomes S. Korea's push to build tokenized asset infrastructure: co-founder

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Ethereum Institutional welcomes South Korea's latest push to integrate tokenized security offerings (STOs) into the formal capital market framework and is willing to support institutions planning to adopt its network, the organization's co-founder said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260907009400320

[2026-09-08 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan shipping companies eye sails, kites to cut fuel consumption

Snippet: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' Wind Challenger system features sails made of lightweight glass-fiber-reinforced plastic. (Photo by Nami Matsuura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/japan-shipping-companies-eye-sails-kites-to-cut-fuel-consumption

[2026-09-08 06:32 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Wheel diplomacy: N Korea, Russia open first road link

Snippet: September 8, 2026 06:32 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/wheel-diplomacy-n-korea-russia-open-first-road-link/

[2026-09-08 05:43 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New Panama Canal chief considers more cuts in transits due to El Nino

Snippet: Ilya Espino de Marotta on Monday said transit slots, already reduced to 32 per day, could be further restricted to 29 as water levels drop

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3366692/new-panama-canal-chief-considers-more-cuts-transits-due-el-nino

[2026-09-08 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Inspiration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Japan is overrun with tourists, but this city wants more visitors

Snippet: It’s ironic, that for hundreds of years the only place you would find a foreigner in all of Japan was Nagasaki.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/inspiration/japan-is-overrun-with-tourists-but-this-city-wants-more-visitors-20260702-p60c1s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-08 04:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Jaguar Land Rover recortará 4.000 empleos para reducir costos y competir con autos de China

Snippet: Un trabajador pule el logo de un vehículo Jaguar en un concesionario en Londres, el 28 de septiembre de 2016. (Foto AP/Frank Austin, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/jaguar-land-rover-despidos-81b6c12782ecb12ae7cd8af7cbddfae3

[2026-09-08 04:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Corporate Japan's ROE stalls despite record profits as weak yen swells equity

Snippet: General traders like Itochu and Mitsui & Co. saw translation adjustments balloon from overseas investments, including mines like this one in Australia. (Itochu/Mitsui)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/corporate-japan-s-roe-stalls-despite-record-profits-as-weak-yen-swells-equity

[2026-09-08 04:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Zheng erases another 5-0 deficit, reaches US Open quarterfinals

Snippet: Qinwen Zheng, of China, reacts during a match against Iga Swiatek, of Poland, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-open-day-nine-results-8302b601db178083e7e4a655de6ed168

[2026-09-08 02:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Russia and North Korea deepen relations with symbolic road bridge

Snippet: The first road bridge connecting Russia and North Korea has been opened, forging a symbolic link between the pair.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/7/russia-and-north-korea-deepen-relations-with-symbolic-road-bridge

[2026-09-08 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .

Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordTuesday, 8 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-09-08

[2026-09-08 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.

Snippet: Mini SudokuTuesday, 8 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-09-08

[2026-09-08 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.

Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordTuesday, 8 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-09-08

[2026-09-08 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchTuesday, 8 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-09-08

[2026-09-08 02:16 UTC+10:00] [Asian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: EU trade chief to meet CEOs over China strategy

Snippet: BRUSSELS — EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič is expected to meet European CEOs on Sept. 18 to seek industry feedback on the European Commission’s push to diversify critical supply chains away from China, according to four people familiar with the meeting.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-trade-chief-maros-sefcovic-meet-eu-ceos-over-china-strategy/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-09-08 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Japan Sold Almost $90 Billion In Treasuries To Fund Record Yen Intervention

Snippet: At the end of July, the only question following Japan's record $90 billion yen intervention (which worked for about two weeks before the effects faded and Bessent had to engage in more market intervention), was whether and how much Treasuries Japan had sold as part of the intervention.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/japan-sold-almost-90-billion-treasuries-fund-record-yen-intervention

[2026-09-08 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kazakhstan aims to become education hub, but experts say jobs must match skills

Snippet: Experts on panel at SCMP’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026 say collaboration with Hong Kong and mainland universities is in the pipeline

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3366687/kazakhstan-aims-become-education-hub-experts-say-jobs-must-match-skills?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-08 02:14 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong University of Science and Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kazakhstan aims to become education hub, but experts say jobs must match skills

Snippet: Experts on panel at SCMP’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026 say collaboration with Hong Kong and mainland universities is in the pipeline

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3366687/kazakhstan-aims-become-education-hub-experts-say-jobs-must-match-skills

[2026-09-08 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan trading house Mitsui exports Indian electric buses to Africa

Snippet: A new plant will double Pinnacle Mobility Solutions' annual production capacity to 10,000 vehicles. (Pinnacle Mobility Solutions)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/japan-trading-house-mitsui-exports-indian-electric-buses-to-africa

[2026-09-08 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NKorea commissions naval destroyer

Snippet: SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commissioned his second naval destroyer and called for building a more reliable nuclear deterrent, state media reported Monday, as the US, South Korea and Japan began a trilateral military exercise he views as a security threat.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/08/world/asia-oceania/nkorea-commissions-naval-destroyer/2419856

[2026-09-08 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Solomon Islands PM survives ouster plot

Snippet: SYDNEY - Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale adjourned the Pacific nation’s parliament indefinitely on Monday, after staring down a no-confidence vote closely watched by China and US allies.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/08/world/asia-oceania/solomon-islands-pm-survives-ouster-plot/2419854

[2026-09-08 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: France hits a record 22 3-pointers in comfortable win over Nigeria, advances to quarters

Snippet: France’s Gabby Williams reacts during the Women’s Basketball World Cup match between France and Korea in Berlin, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/france-3-point-world-cup-7be18aa45504125977f024cf9a870e01

[2026-09-08 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gilas looks to calibrate roster before Asian Games

Snippet: GILAS Pilipinas coach Tim Cone said he and his coaching staff will use the next few days to figure out how to maximize the skills of the players as the national team prepares to defend its Asian Games men’s basketball crown in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/08/sports/gilas-looks-to-calibrate-roster-before-asian-games/2419828

[2026-09-08 01:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong, Central Asia push for deeper economic ties beyond finance

Snippet: Tourism, professional services, mining and digital infrastructure prospects discussed at SCMP’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3366685/hong-kong-central-asia-push-deeper-economic-ties-beyond-finance?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-08 01:38 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong, Central Asia push for deeper economic ties beyond finance

Snippet: Tourism, professional services, mining and digital infrastructure prospects discussed at SCMP’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3366685/hong-kong-central-asia-push-deeper-economic-ties-beyond-finance

[2026-09-08 01:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Russia and North Korea open first cross-border road bridge (VIDEO)

Snippet: Russia and North Korea have opened the first road bridge across the Tumen River, linking Russia’s Primorye region directly with the neighboring country, Primorye Governor Oleg Kozhemyako has announced.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/645212-russia-north-korea-bridge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-09-08 01:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Russia and North Korea open first cross-border road bridge (VIDEO)

Snippet: Russia and North Korea have opened the first road bridge across the Tumen River, linking Russia’s Primorye region directly with the neighboring country, Primorye Governor Oleg Kozhemyako has announced.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/645212-russia-north-korea-bridge/

[2026-09-08 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japanese shipbuilder to produce drone boats, eyes Japan, US orders

Snippet: Onomichi Dockyard aims to mass-produce uncrewed ships like the one seen here, which can deliver supplies to beaches without port infrastructure. (Source photos by Onomichi Dockyard and Kyodo)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/japanese-shipbuilder-to-produce-drone-boats-eyes-japan-us-orders

[2026-09-08 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea, Russia open first road bridge in ‘new symbol of friendship’

Snippet: The bridge can allow up to 300 vehicles to cross every day and will be linked ‌to Russia’s federal road network, says PM Mikhail Mishustin

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3366679/north-korea-russia-open-first-road-bridge-new-symbol-friendship?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-08 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea, Russia open first road bridge in ‘new symbol of friendship’

Snippet: The bridge can allow up to 300 vehicles to cross every day and will be linked ‌to Russia’s federal road network, says PM Mikhail Mishustin

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3366679/north-korea-russia-open-first-road-bridge-new-symbol-friendship

[2026-09-08 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Diving into a new life: Olympic champion Zhang Jiaqi defends choices on reality TV show

Snippet: Following retirement last year, the 22-year-old former diver gives viewers a look at her unapologetic love for anime and casual living habits

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3366659/diving-new-life-olympic-champion-zhang-jiaqi-defends-choices-reality-tv-show?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-08 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Zhang Jiaqi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Diving into a new life: Olympic champion Zhang Jiaqi defends choices on reality TV show

Snippet: Following retirement last year, the 22-year-old former diver gives viewers a look at her unapologetic love for anime and casual living habits

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3366659/diving-new-life-olympic-champion-zhang-jiaqi-defends-choices-reality-tv-show

[2026-09-08 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As clock counts down to Trump summit, Xi boosts global clout with diplomatic blitz

Snippet: Beijing leverages Eurasian and Middle East ties to show Washington it has alternatives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3366643/clock-counts-down-trump-summit-xi-boosts-global-clout-diplomatic-blitz?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-08 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As clock counts down to Trump summit, Xi boosts global clout with diplomatic blitz

Snippet: Beijing leverages Eurasian and Middle East ties to show Washington it has alternatives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3366643/clock-counts-down-trump-summit-xi-boosts-global-clout-diplomatic-blitz

[2026-09-08 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's Huawei heads to trial in US over sanctions and trade secrets

Snippet: Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei is set to go on trial in a New York court. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Tomoki Mera and Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/us-china-tensions/china-s-huawei-heads-to-trial-in-us-over-sanctions-and-trade-secrets

[2026-09-08 00:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Xiaomi unveils folding phone with home-grown chip as it takes on Apple, Huawei

Snippet: Introduction comes on same day as Hauwei launches its latest foldable, with Apple expected to enter the fray on Wednesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3366682/chinas-xiaomi-unveils-folding-phone-home-grown-chip-it-takes-apple-huawei?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-08 00:39 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Xiaomi unveils folding phone with home-grown chip as it takes on Apple, Huawei

Snippet: Introduction comes on same day as Hauwei launches its latest foldable, with Apple expected to enter the fray on Wednesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3366682/chinas-xiaomi-unveils-folding-phone-home-grown-chip-it-takes-apple-huawei

[2026-09-08 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Woman discovers a live baby rat in her Hong Kong takeaway | South China Morning Post

Snippet: The tiny rodent was found wriggling in a food container, submerged in some satay beef noodles.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/hong-kong/3366680/woman-discovers-live-baby-rat-her-hong-kong-takeaway

[2026-09-08 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: North Korea and Russia open first road bridge, amid Ukrainian concerns

Snippet: Topic:Construction Projects and Equipment

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-08/north-korea-and-russia-open-first-road-bridge/107126402

[2026-09-08 00:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korean defense minister blasts U.S.' joint military drills, says will take necessary measures

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- The North Korean defense minister strongly denounced the Freedom Edge exercise involving South Korea, the United States and Japan currently under way, vowing to take "reflective countermeasures," Pyongyang's official media outlet reported Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260907009900320

[2026-09-08 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) N. Korea says joint exercise of S. Korea, U.S., Japan pushing instability to limit, will take necessary steps

Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260907009800320

[2026-09-08 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA Rocket Force highlights ‘major danger signal’ from Japan in nuclear terror study

Snippet: Study by a rocket force medical team also warns there is a risk of attacks on cities ‘driven by geopolitical or religious conflicts’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3366653/pla-rocket-force-highlights-major-danger-signal-japan-nuclear-terror-study?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-08 00:00 UTC+10:00] [United Nations Security Council] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA Rocket Force highlights ‘major danger signal’ from Japan in nuclear terror study

Snippet: Study by a rocket force medical team also warns there is a risk of attacks on cities ‘driven by geopolitical or religious conflicts’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3366653/pla-rocket-force-highlights-major-danger-signal-japan-nuclear-terror-study

[2026-09-07 23:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rare drone film of suspected dumping spurs Chinese agencies into investigation

Snippet: Authorities mount inquiry in wake of new rules holding officials responsible for life for serious environmental damage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3366675/rare-drone-film-suspected-dumping-spurs-chinese-agencies-investigation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-07 23:58 UTC+10:00] [Hubei] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rare drone film of suspected dumping spurs Chinese agencies into investigation

Snippet: Authorities mount inquiry in wake of new rules holding officials responsible for life for serious environmental damage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3366675/rare-drone-film-suspected-dumping-spurs-chinese-agencies-investigation

[2026-09-07 23:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Russia and North Korea open the first road link across shared border

Snippet: In this photo released by the Government of Primorsky Krai Region on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, vehicles drive across the new bridge between Russia and North Korea named after the Soviet officer Yakov Novichenko, who is credited with saving North Korea’s founding leader, Kim Il-sung, over the Tumannaya River in Primorsky Krai Region of Russia.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-north-korea-ties-bridge-cars-38e5c393aa8a41d27516f3fdb4496b26

[2026-09-07 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China unveils plan to revamp ‘classic products’ in bid to boost sluggish consumer spending

Snippet: Heritage is the latest sector targeted by authorities, following similar efforts in the sports, winter tourism and nightlife industries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3366634/china-unveils-plan-revamp-classic-products-bid-boost-sluggish-consumer-spending

[2026-09-07 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China unveils plan to revamp ‘classic products’ in bid to boost sluggish consumer spending

Snippet: Heritage is the latest sector targeted by authorities, following similar efforts in the sports, winter tourism and nightlife industries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3366634/china-unveils-plan-revamp-classic-products-bid-boost-sluggish-consumer-spending?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-07 23:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Tokyo mulling allowing entry of N. Korean delegation to Asian Games: Kyodo

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- Tokyo is reviewing whether to allow North Korean athletes and officials to enter Japan for the upcoming Asian Games, a Japanese media outlet reported Monday, citing a government source.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260907009700320

[2026-09-07 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Drop As Iran Hostilities Send Brent To 6 Week High Above $97

Snippet: US stock futures slipped in cautious, low volume trading as the latest Middle East escalation pushed oil prices higher, lifting bond yields in Europe and Asia. As of 9:00am ET, S&P futures were down 0.2% with Nasdaq futures modestly in the red despite solid performance for tech stocks earlier in the session, which helped the Kospi surge more than 4.6% - its second biggest jump since the Situational Awareness takeover by Citadel - and Nikkei jumped almost 2% as OpenAI’s

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-drop-iran-hostilities-send-brent-6-week-high