Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only

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[2026-05-29 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Why did TikTok launch soccer talk show in Korea?
Snippet: As economics of short-form video face increasing scrutiny, platforms are racing to build hybrid ecosystems that balance audience reach and profitability
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10759736
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[2026-05-29 17:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Togo's foreign minister urges balanced view of Africa, cites Korea as development model
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/10759735
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[2026-05-29 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan’s hefty visa fees, new digital entry system move closer to implementation
Snippet: Once the fee changes are rolled out later this year, the upper limit will be set at US$630 for visa renewals
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3355296/japans-hefty-visa-fees-new-digital-entry-system-move-closer-implementation?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-29 17:37 UTC+10:00] [Japanese parliament] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan’s hefty visa fees, new digital entry system move closer to implementation
Snippet: Once the fee changes are rolled out later this year, the upper limit will be set at US$630 for visa renewals
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3355296/japans-hefty-visa-fees-new-digital-entry-system-move-closer-implementation
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[2026-05-29 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Thai-Cambodia border clash fallout hits Japan auto industry
Snippet: Containers placed by the Thai army block a border road to Cambodia, near Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo province, in May. Thailand's military is strengthening its control over a disputed border area . (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/thailand-cambodia-conflict/thai-cambodia-border-clash-fallout-hits-japan-auto-industry
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[2026-05-29 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 takes the fight to Korea | The National
Snippet: The latest instalment in one of gaming's biggest franchises, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, promises a globe-spanning campaign, revamped multiplayer combat and the return of Captain Price ahead of its October release.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/pop-culture/2026/05/29/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-takes-the-fight-to-korea/
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[2026-05-29 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Summary of external news of North Korea this week
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260529007700315
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[2026-05-29 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260529007600315
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[2026-05-29 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Key developments on North Korea this week
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260529007500315
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[2026-05-29 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Title: (Yonhap Interview) S. Korea remains crucial market for LIV Golf: official
Snippet: BUSAN, May 29 (Yonhap) -- With LIV Golf hosting its second tournament in South Korea this week, the country has always been and will remain a crucial market for the tour, its senior official said Friday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260529007300315
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[2026-05-29 17:15 UTC+10:00] [Korean rice wine] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why Korean rice wine could be the next big drink in Hong Kong and mainland China
Snippet: There’s a ‘big gap’ in the market for the ancient tipple, one bar owner says, as more restaurants add Korean rice wines to their menus
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3355137/why-korean-rice-wine-could-be-next-big-drink-hong-kong-and-mainland-china
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[2026-05-29 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why Korean rice wine could be the next big drink in Hong Kong and mainland China
Snippet: There’s a ‘big gap’ in the market for the ancient tipple, one bar owner says, as more restaurants add Korean rice wines to their menus
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3355137/why-korean-rice-wine-could-be-next-big-drink-hong-kong-and-mainland-china?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-29 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Veterans minister says Starbucks Korea should face public criticism, sanctions over controversial campaign
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul said Friday he believes Starbucks Korea should face sanctions over the recent controversial marketing campaign associated with the May 18 Gwangju democratization movement, saying it was not the result of an "individual deviation," but a company-level marketing scheme.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260529007100315
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[2026-05-29 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (LEAD) S. Korea launches public-private committee to shape film 'holdback' rules
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with quotes from culture minister, background info in para 3; ADDS name of consultative body in 2nd para, photo)By Shim Sun-ah
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260529002551315
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[2026-05-29 17:02 UTC+10:00] [Global Risk-Reward Monitor] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: China’s chip champion rewrites the rules of scaling
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/chinas-chip-champion-rewrites-the-rules-of-scaling/
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[2026-05-29 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China pushes brokerages to help shape stock market narrative
Snippet: Regulators are moving to tighten oversight of brokerage research, aligning assessment criteria more closely with policy goals
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3355286/china-pushes-brokerages-help-shape-stock-market-narrative?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-29 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China Securities Regulatory Commission] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China pushes brokerages to help shape stock market narrative
Snippet: Regulators are moving to tighten oversight of brokerage research, aligning assessment criteria more closely with policy goals
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3355286/china-pushes-brokerages-help-shape-stock-market-narrative
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[2026-05-29 16:39 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Bank of Japan squeezed by Takaichi, Trump and Iran war inflation
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/bank-of-japan-squeezed-by-takaichi-trump-and-iran-war-inflation/
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[2026-05-29 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Industry minister calls for active profit reinvestment in AI sector
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan on Friday called for active reinvestment of profits earned by the booming semiconductor industry in a bid to make South Korea a global power in the artificial intelligence (AI) era.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260529006100320
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[2026-05-29 16:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Foreign-owned homes top 108,000; Chinese nationals hold more than half
Snippet: Foreigners owned more than 108,000 homes in South Korea at the end of 2025, with Chinese nationals accounting for more than half of all foreign-owned properties, government data showed Friday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10759640
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[2026-05-29 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (News Focus) KOSPI volatility index rises simultaneously as stock market rallies to record high
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Even as the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) continued its record-breaking rally toward the unprecedented 9,000-point mark, rising volatility is fueling concerns that gains were increasingly concentrated in a handful of heavyweight stocks, bourse data showed Friday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260529005600320
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[2026-05-29 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (2nd LD) S. Korea kicks off 2-day early voting for June 3 local elections
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES paras 3-5; ADDS photo)
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260528006152315
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[2026-05-29 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korea to hold literature events in Paris marking 140 years of ties with France
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will showcase a wide range of its literature in Paris next week, from classics to contemporary genres, such as science fiction and "healing" fiction, organizers said Friday, as the two countries mark 140 years of diplomatic relations.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260529005800315
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[2026-05-29 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Georgia marks Independence Day in Seoul
Snippet: Georgia celebrated its Independence Day in Seoul this week, highlighting deepening relations with South Korea and growing cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure and cultural exchange.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10759625
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[2026-05-29 16:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Netmarble's Seven Deadly Sins reenters top revenue ranks in Japan
Snippet: Netmarble said Friday that its flagship mobile RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross has surged back up the charts following its seventh-anniversary update, underscoring the game's enduring appeal.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10759372
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[2026-05-29 16:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Lee casts early ballot in first electoral test since taking office
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/10759108
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[2026-05-29 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China police officers dig through sand with bare hands to search for Taiwan tourist’s lost phone
Snippet: Crime fighters get on their knees to manually search shifting sands; eventually find ‘despairing’ visitor’s mobile at peak of a dune
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3354996/china-police-officers-dig-through-sand-bare-hands-search-taiwan-tourists-lost-phone?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-29 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China police officers dig through sand with bare hands to search for Taiwan tourist’s lost phone
Snippet: Crime fighters get on their knees to manually search shifting sands; eventually find ‘despairing’ visitor’s mobile at peak of a dune
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3354996/china-police-officers-dig-through-sand-bare-hands-search-taiwan-tourists-lost-phone
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[2026-05-29 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s expanding footprint in Central Asia
Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesChina’s expanding footprint in Central AsiaFrom addressing critical water security fears to driving a regional green tech revolution, Beijing is cementing its role as an indispensable partner to Central Asia. This three-part series investigates China’s expanding influence in the region amid global geopolitical uncertainty, exploring how new investments and diplomatic ties are reshaping the Central Asian landscape.
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/series/3355273/chinas-expanding-footprint-central-asia?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-29 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s expanding footprint in Central Asia
Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesChina’s expanding footprint in Central AsiaFrom addressing critical water security fears to driving a regional green tech revolution, Beijing is cementing its role as an indispensable partner to Central Asia. This three-part series investigates China’s expanding influence in the region amid global geopolitical uncertainty, exploring how new investments and diplomatic ties are reshaping the Central Asian landscape.
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/series/3355273/chinas-expanding-footprint-central-asia
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[2026-05-29 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: China firm wants to develop PH electric vehicle brand
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese automotive design and engineering firm wants to advance electric vehicle (EV) production in the Philippines and even develop a local brand, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Thursday.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/29/business/china-firm-wants-to-develop-ph-electric-vehicle-brand/2354313
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[2026-05-29 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Gov't to ease hurdles to speed up housing supply: finance minister
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will prioritize policies to speed up housing supply and address volatility in the property market while tackling speculative trading, the finance minister said Friday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260529005400320
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[2026-05-29 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s Innovent Biologics signs US$10.5 billion Pfizer deal for 12 cancer drug trials
Snippet: The agreement covers eight early-stage trials from Innovent and four discovery programmes from global giant Pfizer
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3355269/chinas-innovent-biologics-signs-us105-billion-pfizer-deal-12-cancer-drug-trials?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-29 15:29 UTC+10:00] [drug manufacturing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s Innovent Biologics signs US$10.5 billion Pfizer deal for 12 cancer drug trials
Snippet: The agreement covers eight early-stage trials from Innovent and four discovery programmes from global giant Pfizer
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3355269/chinas-innovent-biologics-signs-us105-billion-pfizer-deal-12-cancer-drug-trials
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[2026-05-29 15:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: South Korea-US talks to move forward on security initiatives
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/10758820
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[2026-05-29 15:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Samsung Epis sets up 1st overseas bio R&D center in Beijing
Snippet: Samsung Epis Holdings, the holding company of biosimilar drug developer Samsung Bioepis, said Friday it has established a research and development center in China as part of efforts to strengthen its new drug development capabilities.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10758813
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[2026-05-29 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korean football chief Chung Mong-gyu to step down after 2026 World Cup
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Chung Mong-gyu, president of the Korea Football Association (KFA), said Friday he would step down after the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, after leading South Korean football for 13 years.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260529005300315
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[2026-05-29 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Today in Korean history
Snippet: 1930 -- Ethnic Koreans residing in Manchuria carry out an uprising against Japan's colonization of Korea.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260529002700315
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[2026-05-29 14:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Puppy pawlitics: Dog class elections gain traction at Korea’s pet kindergartens
Snippet: Move over politicians. Dogs are running for office now, too, and competition is "ruff."
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10758777
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[2026-05-29 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Kakao strike threat shows South Korea's workers growing bolder on pay
Snippet: KakaoTalk is South Korea’s most-used instant messaging service. © Getty Images
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/kakao-strike-threat-shows-south-korea-s-workers-growing-bolder-on-pay
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[2026-05-29 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during engine-firing test | South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jeff Bezos’ space venture suffers a major setback in Florida after New Glenn rocket ‘anomaly’.
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/united-states-canada/3355263/blue-origin-rocket-explodes-launch-pad-during-engine-firing-test
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[2026-05-29 14:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Debate on Korea's holdback policy begins, aims for August conclusion
Snippet: A public-private consultative body formed to discuss Korea’s long-debated holdback policy officially launched on Friday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10758770
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[2026-05-29 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China doubts Musk’s Starship future; ex-TSMC chip prodigy returns: SCMP’s 7 highlights
Snippet: From Taiwan actress facing backlash to Hong Kong principal resigning over school trip row, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3355241/china-doubts-musks-starship-future-ex-tsmc-chip-prodigy-returns-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-29 14:34 UTC+10:00] [Starship] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China doubts Musk’s Starship future; ex-TSMC chip prodigy returns: SCMP’s 7 highlights
Snippet: From Taiwan actress facing backlash to Hong Kong principal resigning over school trip row, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3355241/china-doubts-musks-starship-future-ex-tsmc-chip-prodigy-returns-scmps-7-highlights
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[2026-05-29 14:31 UTC+10:00] [Philippine Elections] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Inquirer
Title: Marcos denies sister Imee’s claims he’s pushing for no election in 2028
Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has categorically denied claims made by his sister, Sen. Imee Marcos, that he is pushing a no-election scenario in 2028, adding that the senator should “fire” her staff who gave her that wrong information.
Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/476337/marcos-on-no-election-in-2028/
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[2026-05-29 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Robots steal the spotlight at Seoul fashion show | South China Morning Post
Snippet: The AI fashion event offered a glimpse into a future of tech-driven, human-robot coexistence.
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/asia/3355256/robots-steal-spotlight-seoul-fashion-show
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[2026-05-29 14:02 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Long hours, low pay, and dozens of orders: life for China's delivery drivers
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/long-hours-low-pay-and-dozens-of-orders-life-for-chinas-delivery-drivers-20260529-p6020o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-29 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China is growing giant wheat-rye hybrids in its western deserts. Here’s why
Snippet: The crop, known as triticale, is easier to grow in challenging conditions and can provide food for both humans and animals
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355172/china-growing-giant-wheat-rye-hybrids-its-western-deserts-heres-why?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-29 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Institute of Crop Science] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China is growing giant wheat-rye hybrids in its western deserts. Here’s why
Snippet: The crop, known as triticale, is easier to grow in challenging conditions and can provide food for both humans and animals
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355172/china-growing-giant-wheat-rye-hybrids-its-western-deserts-heres-why
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[2026-05-29 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong principal who swore at Singapore security guards resigns, apologises | South China Morning Post
Snippet: Principal Lee Cheuk‑hing has quit following a confrontation with security personnel during a school excursion in Singapore.
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/hong-kong/3355250/hong-kong-principal-who-swore-singapore-security-guards-resigns-apologises
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