[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 12:38 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

[2026-04-13 12:31 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippines says Chinese boats dumped cyanide near West PH Sea outpost

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/china-dumped-cyanide-near-west-sea-outpost/

[2026-04-13 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India increases use of foreign players to move up electronics value chain

Snippet: A Dixon Technologies facility in Noida: The Indian electronics assembly company has established a joint venture with China-based HKC Overseas for producing display modules. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/electronics/india-increases-use-of-foreign-players-to-move-up-electronics-value-chain

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU tests of China’s C919 speed up as pilots stay in Shanghai ‘permanently’: sources

Snippet: Flight tests a ‘final exam’ to be followed by analysis, paperwork and technical verification, but ‘political considerations’ also in play

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3349669/eu-tests-chinas-c919-speed-pilots-stay-shanghai-permanently-sources?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China Eastern] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU tests of China’s C919 speed up as pilots stay in Shanghai ‘permanently’: sources

Snippet: Flight tests a ‘final exam’ to be followed by analysis, paperwork and technical verification, but ‘political considerations’ also in play

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3349669/eu-tests-chinas-c919-speed-pilots-stay-shanghai-permanently-sources

[2026-04-13 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong increasingly seen as a safe haven in troubled world

Snippet: The city’s role is evolving and detractors must now acknowledge its strengths

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3349612/hong-kong-increasingly-seen-safe-haven-troubled-world?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 11:30 UTC+10:00] [World Trade Organization] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong increasingly seen as a safe haven in troubled world

Snippet: The city’s role is evolving and detractors must now acknowledge its strengths

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3349612/hong-kong-increasingly-seen-safe-haven-troubled-world

[2026-04-13 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Connecting the Globe, Empowering Green Energy: China International Battery Fair 2026 Shapes the Next Era of Battery Technology

Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 18th China International Battery Fair (CIBF2026) is set to open on May 13–15 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. This year's event is on track to draw more than 3,100 exhibitors from around the world, with both scale and scope hitting new highs.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715656

[2026-04-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Geopolitical tensions may bolster Hong Kong office demand as Gulf capital looks east

Snippet: A slowdown in Hong Kong office leasing reflects caution among multinationals, yet analysts see upside as investors seek stability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3349700/geopolitical-tensions-may-bolster-hong-kong-office-demand-gulf-capital-looks-east?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong safe haven appeal seen rising as Middle East turmoil clouds outlook

Snippet: A slowdown in Hong Kong office leasing reflects caution among multinationals, yet analysts see upside as investors seek stability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3349700/geopolitical-tensions-may-bolster-hong-kong-office-demand-gulf-capital-looks-east

[2026-04-13 10:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ADX leads listed companies at Global Investors Roadshow in Hong Kong

Snippet: ABU DHABI, UAE, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group and its listed companies are heading to Hong Kong for its annual Global Investor Outreach on 14 to 16 April, presenting Abu Dhabi's resilient growth story and the breadth of investment opportunities available through the ADX.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715597

[2026-04-13 10:38 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Young woman drowns at famous Aussie swimming hole

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/tourist-drowns-at-famous-northern-territory-swimming-hole/c160d352-7b09-408d-a335-d031b6eedb5a

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens debut for 15s stalwart after overcoming self-doubt

Snippet: Au King-to to win second Hong Kong cap after being named in 12-strong women’s squad for Melrose Claymores tournament

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3349793/cathay/hsbc-hong-kong-sevens-debut-15s-stalwart-after-overcoming-self-doubt?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens debut for 15s stalwart after overcoming self-doubt

Snippet: Au King-to to win second Hong Kong cap after being named in 12-strong women’s squad for Melrose Claymores tournament

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3349793/cathay/hsbc-hong-kong-sevens-debut-15s-stalwart-after-overcoming-self-doubt

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s reflation narrative under scrutiny as bond market signals caution

Snippet: Despite a pickup in inflation data, economists warn that commodity pressures, not underlying demand, are driving China’s price gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349701/chinas-reflation-narrative-under-scrutiny-bond-market-signals-caution?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China reflation bets waver as bond gains outpace sluggish equities

Snippet: Despite a pickup in inflation data, economists warn that commodity pressures, not underlying demand, are driving China’s price gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349701/chinas-reflation-narrative-under-scrutiny-bond-market-signals-caution

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In pictures: Hong Kong’s watchmaking industry through the decades

Snippet: How time flies: a look back at Hong Kong’s watch industry from the 1960s to the 2000s

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3349668/pictures-hong-kongs-watchmaking-industry-through-decades?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In pictures: Hong Kong’s watchmaking industry through the decades

Snippet: How time flies: a look back at Hong Kong’s watch industry from the 1960s to the 2000s

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3349668/pictures-hong-kongs-watchmaking-industry-through-decades

[2026-04-13 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Number of phishing cases drops in Hong Kong but victims lose more money

Snippet: Police urge public to be vigilant after separate exercise finds 13 per cent of workers clicked on phishing email links sent as a test

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3349768/number-phishing-cases-drops-hong-kong-victims-lose-more-money?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 09:30 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Number of phishing cases drops in Hong Kong but victims lose more money

Snippet: Police urge public to be vigilant after separate exercise finds 13 per cent of workers clicked on phishing email links sent as a test

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3349768/number-phishing-cases-drops-hong-kong-victims-lose-more-money

[2026-04-13 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kai Tak’s transport solution could be a model for other Hong Kong districts

Snippet: If successful, the transit system would support Kai Tak’s growth and serve as a blueprint for agile, multi-modal transport citywide

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3349624/kai-taks-transport-solution-could-be-model-other-hong-kong-districts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Kai Tak Sky Garden] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kai Tak’s transport solution could be a model for other Hong Kong districts

Snippet: If successful, the transit system would support Kai Tak’s growth and serve as a blueprint for agile, multi-modal transport citywide

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3349624/kai-taks-transport-solution-could-be-model-other-hong-kong-districts

[2026-04-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese carmakers squeeze out Asian rivals in Europe as exports top 1 million units

Snippet: Surging EV shipments boost China’s market share at the expense of Japan and South Korea, while EU exports to China slump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3349794/chinese-carmakers-squeeze-out-asian-rivals-europe-exports-top-1-million-units?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese cars squeeze out Asian rivals in Europe as exports top 1 million

Snippet: Surging EV shipments boost China’s market share at the expense of Japan and South Korea, while EU exports to China slump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3349794/chinese-carmakers-squeeze-out-asian-rivals-europe-exports-top-1-million-units

[2026-04-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s EV battery king CATL powers up profits while EV makers struggle

Snippet: Consolidation, scale and technology advantages enhance pricing power as firm’s domestic market share hits 18-month high

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3349723/how-chinas-ev-battery-king-catl-powers-profits-while-ev-makers-struggle?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s EV battery king CATL powers up profits while EV makers struggle

Snippet: Consolidation, scale and technology advantages enhance pricing power as firm’s domestic market share hits 18-month high

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3349723/how-chinas-ev-battery-king-catl-powers-profits-while-ev-makers-struggle

[2026-04-13 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Mystery surrounds suspected people smuggler in WA's far-north

Snippet: In December, the Australian Border Force detained six Chinese nationals who arrived in Kalumburu. (Supplied)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/mystery-surrounds-alleged-people-smuggler-kalumburu-wa/106486190

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What an ancient Chinese map reveals about global history and modern power: Sheng-Wei Wang

Snippet: Kunyu Wanguo Quantu and maritime artefacts prove China explored the world earlier than Eurocentric accounts suggest, scholar argues

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349808/what-ancient-chinese-map-reveals-about-global-history-and-modern-power-sheng-wei-wang?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What an ancient Chinese map reveals about global history: Sheng-Wei Wang

Snippet: Kunyu Wanguo Quantu and maritime artefacts prove China explored the world earlier than Eurocentric accounts suggest, scholar argues

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349808/what-ancient-chinese-map-reveals-about-global-history-and-modern-power-sheng-wei-wang

[2026-04-13 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: On education equality, Hong Kong policymakers must do their homework

Snippet: Authorities should think through how to promote students’ and families’ well-being in a system geared towards academic achievement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3349609/education-equality-hong-kong-policymakers-must-do-their-homework?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: On education equality, Hong Kong policymakers must do their homework

Snippet: Authorities should think through how to promote students’ and families’ well-being in a system geared towards academic achievement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3349609/education-equality-hong-kong-policymakers-must-do-their-homework

[2026-04-13 05:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Orban concedes defeat as Hungarian voters deliver sweeping rebuke to 16-year rule

Snippet: Record turnout hands opposition Tisza Party a decisive victory in Hungary

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349821/orban-concedes-defeat-hungarian-voters-deliver-sweeping-rebuke-16-year-rule?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 05:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Orban concedes defeat as Hungarian voters deliver sweeping rebuke to 16-year rule

Snippet: Record turnout hands opposition Tisza Party a decisive victory in Hungary

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349821/orban-concedes-defeat-hungarian-voters-deliver-sweeping-rebuke-16-year-rule

[2026-04-13 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Sheikh Khaled arrives in China to begin official visit | The National

Snippet: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, arrived in Beijing on Sunday to begin an official visit to China intended to advance the robust ties between the countries.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/12/sheikh-khaled-arrives-in-china-to-begin-official-visit/

[2026-04-13 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE and China agree 24 deals as Etihad announces new flights during Sheikh Khaled's visit | The National

Snippet: The UAE and China have signed 24 new agreements to bolster bilateral economic, trade and investment relations.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/13/sheikh-khaled-china-visit/

[2026-04-13 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: China offers economic boons to Taiwan

Snippet: China has unveiled a set of new economic incentive measures for Taiwan, offering to resume some ties with the island. The announcement comes after a visit by the head of Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), to Beijing.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638225-china-taiwan-economic-incentive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-13 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: China has unveiled a set of new economic incentive measures for Taiwan, offering to resume some ties with the island. The announcement comes after a visit by the head of Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), to Beijing.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638225-china-taiwan-economic-incentive/

[2026-04-13 02:15 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 CrosswordMonday, 13 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-04-13

[2026-04-13 02:15 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 SudokuMonday, 13 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-04-13

[2026-04-13 02:15 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 CrosswordMonday, 13 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-04-13

[2026-04-13 02:15 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 SearchMonday, 13 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-04-13

[2026-04-13 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China says to boost Taiwan exchanges as opposition leader ends visit

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/13/world/asia-oceania/china-says-to-boost-taiwan-exchanges-as-opposition-leader-ends-visit/2318596

[2026-04-13 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chinese Embassy rejoinder to Ray Powell’s ‘good cop/bad cop’ commentary

Snippet: LAST week, retired US Air Force colonel Ray Powell published an article in The Manila Times (“Beijing’s good-cop, bad-cop playbook in Manila,” April 9 and 10, 2026). He made groundless accusations against the normal diplomatic work of the Chinese Embassy in Manila in an attempt to sow discord in China-Philippines relations.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/13/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/chinese-embassy-rejoinder-to-ray-powells-good-copbad-cop-commentary/2318665

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong, mainland China sign ‘milestone’ MOU on promoting digital economy

Snippet: Memorandum of understanding covers topics including AI promotion, cross-boundary data flow and blockchain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349815/hong-kong-mainland-china-sign-milestone-mou-promoting-digital-economy?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong, mainland China sign ‘milestone’ MOU on promoting digital economy

Snippet: Memorandum of understanding covers topics including AI promotion, cross-boundary data flow and blockchain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349815/hong-kong-mainland-china-sign-milestone-mou-promoting-digital-economy

[2026-04-12 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Blown to hell’: Trump announces US blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: The US plans to interdict ships and clear mines, warning of military retaliation and raising fears of major escalation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349813/blown-hell-trump-announces-us-blockade-strait-hormuz?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 23:10 UTC+10:00] [Pakistan] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Blown to hell’: Trump announces US blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: The US plans to interdict ships and clear mines, warning of military retaliation and raising fears of major escalation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349813/blown-hell-trump-announces-us-blockade-strait-hormuz

[2026-04-12 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Doo Hoi-kem gears up for world team table tennis event with 2 podium finishes

Snippet: Head coach Li Ching says Doo and long-time mixed doubles partner Wong Chun-ting are ‘certainly going to give it a go’ at Asian Games

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3349812/hong-kongs-doo-hoi-kem-gears-world-team-table-tennis-event-2-podium-finishes?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 23:00 UTC+10:00] [table tennis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Doo Hoi-kem gears up for world team table tennis event with 2 podium finishes

Snippet: Head coach Li Ching says Doo and long-time mixed doubles partner Wong Chun-ting are ‘certainly going to give it a go’ at Asian Games

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3349812/hong-kongs-doo-hoi-kem-gears-world-team-table-tennis-event-2-podium-finishes