[2026-07-29 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Grab named DICT ‘Bayani sa Last-Mile’ awardee for advancing inclusion

Snippet: GRAB was recognized by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) as one of its “Bayani sa Last-Mile” awardees, affirming its role in bringing digital services closer to Filipino consumers, merchants, and delivery-partners.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/tmt-newswire/grab-named-dict-bayani-sa-last-mile-awardee-for-advancing-inclusion/2392737

[2026-07-29 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Patience for peace and prosperity

Snippet: FOR Asean, diplomacy has seldom been about spectacular breakthroughs. More often, it is about keeping disagreements manageable, communication channels open, and crises from spiraling out of control. The recently concluded Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila illustrated this reality once again. Much attention naturally focused on the bilateral exchanges between senior US and Chinese officials on the sidelines.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/opinion/columns/patience-for-peace-and-prosperity/2393255

[2026-07-29 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alsons Dev, Khan Academy bring personalized digital learning

Snippet: ALSONS Development and Investment Corp. (Alsons Dev) is expanding access to technology-enabled learning through its partnership with Khan Academy Philippines under the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Adopt-a-School Program, providing public elementary schools in Davao City with digital learning tools, internet connectivity, and teacher support to enhance classroom learning.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/tmt-newswire/alsons-dev-khan-academy-bring-personalized-digital-learning/2392729

[2026-07-29 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fresh pairing clicks in ‘Someone, Someday’

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/fresh-pairing-clicks-in-someone-someday/2392791

[2026-07-29 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: When digital nomads behave badly

Snippet: IF you're going to live among the locals, start by respecting them. Yet that basic courtesy seems to be lost on some digital nomads who arrive in places like Bali chasing a dream of tropical freedom, only to build exclusive enclaves that leave residents on the outside looking in. Two Dutch nationals have been banned from re-entering Indonesia after authorities said they organized an unlicensed running event that allegedly favored foreigners over locals, reigniting complaints that some digital nomads are

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/opinion/columns/when-digital-nomads-behave-badly/2393221

[2026-07-29 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Building economic security in uncertain times

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/supplements/building-economic-security-in-uncertain-times/2393387

[2026-07-29 01:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nvidia's $1bn bet on Naver pumps cash into AI infrastructure buildout

Snippet: South Korea's Naver looks to build 200 megawatts worth of data center capacity by 2028 through a partnership with Nvidia. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/nvidia-s-1bn-bet-on-naver-pumps-cash-into-ai-infrastructure-buildout

[2026-07-29 00:49 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: We might be in an AI bubble, global finance watchdog chief says

Snippet: BRUSSELS —Global finance could find itself in a bubble of artificial intelligence overvaluation akin to the dotcom boom and the 2008 financial crisis, a top official from global risk body the Financial Stability Board told POLITICO in an interview.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/ai-bubble-financial-stability-board-john-schindler/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-29 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE and US Centcom to create bilateral AI task force | The National

Snippet: The UAE and US have agreed to create a bilateral task force to speed up the development of artificial intelligence tools for military purposes.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/07/28/uae-and-us-centcom-to-create-bilateral-ai-task-force/

[2026-07-29 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE and US to develop AI military applications | The National

Snippet: The UAE and US have agreed to create a bilateral task force to speed up the development of artificial intelligence tools for military purposes.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/07/28/uae-us-military-ai-task-force/

[2026-07-29 00:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Inside Turkey's plan for world's largest startup hub at Ataturk Airport

Snippet: When the car turns on to the side road leading to international departures at Istanbul's now-abandoned Ataturk Airport, the sounds of construction and new red lettering above the entrance stir old memories.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/inside-turkeys-plan-worlds-largest-startup-hub-ataturk-airport

[2026-07-28 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Dubai's Emirates airline starts accepting crypto payments for flights | The National

Snippet: Dubai's Emirate's airline has begun accepting cryptocurrency payments, the first major airline in the Gulf to offer the option of using digital assets for flight bookings.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/07/28/dubais-emirates-airline-starts-accepting-crypto-payments-for-flights/

[2026-07-28 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From CXMT to Zhipu: How Alibaba’s investment pays off with a growing AI and chip portfolio

Snippet: The company’s strategic shift to AI and chip investments is not only yielding significant returns, but also boosting its tech portfolio

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362156/cxmt-zhipu-how-alibabas-investment-pays-growing-ai-and-chip-portfolio?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 23:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From CXMT to Zhipu: How Alibaba’s investment pays off with a growing AI and chip portfolio

Snippet: The company’s strategic shift to AI and chip investments is not only yielding significant returns, but also boosting its tech portfolio

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362156/cxmt-zhipu-how-alibabas-investment-pays-growing-ai-and-chip-portfolio

[2026-07-28 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: A new peak in US-China tech rivalry? Tibet drone hub launches on Mount Everest

Snippet: Centre’s establishment represents Beijing’s first research and application platform dedicated to drones operating at high altitudes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362159/new-peak-us-china-tech-rivalry-tibet-drone-hub-launches-mount-everest?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 22:55 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: A new peak in US-China tech rivalry? Tibet drone hub launches on Mount Everest

Snippet: Centre’s establishment represents Beijing’s first research and application platform dedicated to drones operating at high altitudes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362159/new-peak-us-china-tech-rivalry-tibet-drone-hub-launches-mount-everest

[2026-07-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Moonshot’s Kimi K3 triggers Silicon Valley debate over bans on Chinese open source models

Snippet: Chinese open-weight models are gaining wider adoption overseas, raising concerns in Washington over China’s accelerating AI progress

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3362143/moonshots-kimi-k3-triggers-silicon-valley-debate-over-bans-chinese-open-source-models?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Moonshot’s Kimi K3 triggers debate over US bans on Chinese open source models

Snippet: Chinese open-weight models are gaining wider adoption overseas, raising concerns in Washington over China’s accelerating AI progress

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3362143/moonshots-kimi-k3-triggers-silicon-valley-debate-over-bans-chinese-open-source-models

[2026-07-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What does deeper tech integration during US-led Rimpac mean for China?

Snippet: Forces from 30 countries joined the US military for the world’s largest maritime drills, with uncrewed systems playing an active role

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362134/what-does-deeper-tech-integration-during-us-led-rimpac-mean-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Canada] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What does deeper tech integration during US-led Rimpac mean for China?

Snippet: Forces from 30 countries joined the US military for the world’s largest maritime drills, with uncrewed systems playing an active role

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362134/what-does-deeper-tech-integration-during-us-led-rimpac-mean-china

[2026-07-28 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli defense tech companies combine AI detection with autonomous net interception

Snippet: Axon Vision and ParaZero Technologies have teamed up to build an integrated counter-drone solution aimed at protecting critical infrastructure sites where kinetic interceptions are not an option.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903883

[2026-07-28 21:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Slide As Tech Rout Continues, Kospi Halted As It Crashes 10%

Snippet: Futures extend Monday's losses as the Tech tape continues to unravel; global Semis were hit yesterday and again overnight (despite the best attempts of Goldman and JPM to force retail to buy the falling knives) with Asian stocks and especially Korea (-10%) bearing the brunt with fears of Chinese competition accelerating the sell-off and then spilling back over into the US.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-slide-tech-rout-continues-kospi-halted-it-crashes-10

[2026-07-28 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PhilSA takes next step toward PH spaceport

Snippet: “Cagayan is both geographically and economically primed to serve as our gateway to space and host the country's first spaceport," President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared in his fifth State of the Nation Address.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/28/business/science-technology/philsa-takes-next-step-toward-ph-spaceport/2392873

[2026-07-28 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s home-grown DUV progress not the biggest threat to ASML, analysts say

Snippet: Dutch leader’s dominance in chipmaking gear not at risk amid China’s lithography push – unless the US steps in

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362139/chinas-home-grown-duv-progress-not-biggest-threat-asml-analysts-say?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s home-grown DUV progress not the biggest threat to ASML, analysts say

Snippet: Dutch leader’s dominance in chipmaking gear not at risk amid China’s lithography push – unless the US steps in

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362139/chinas-home-grown-duv-progress-not-biggest-threat-asml-analysts-say

[2026-07-28 20:10 UTC+10:00] [Artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund first-half earnings fall 37% on equity slump, softer bond income

Snippet: HKMA warns of second‑half risks from potential AI asset corrections and uncertainty over the US rate path

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3362141/hong-kongs-exchange-fund-first-half-earnings-fall-37-equity-slump-softer-bond-income

[2026-07-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pushes back against Western overcapacity claims in new document

Snippet: Beijing says it ‘never deliberately pursued a trade surplus’ and that its strong exports are driven by innovation, not subsidies or overcapacity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362138/china-pushes-back-against-western-overcapacity-claims-new-document?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pushes back against Western overcapacity claims in new document

Snippet: Beijing says it ‘never deliberately pursued a trade surplus’ and that its strong exports are driven by innovation, not subsidies or overcapacity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362138/china-pushes-back-against-western-overcapacity-claims-new-document

[2026-07-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China teenager wins praise for developing app to remind grandpa to take daily medication

Snippet: With plans to relocate to another city for university in September, Ma worries about his grandfather managing alone, especially as he lives independently

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3362080/china-teenager-wins-praise-developing-app-remind-grandpa-take-daily-medication?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China teenager wins praise for developing app to remind grandpa to take daily medication

Snippet: With plans to relocate to another city for university in September, Ma worries about his grandfather managing alone, especially as he lives independently

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3362080/china-teenager-wins-praise-developing-app-remind-grandpa-take-daily-medication

[2026-07-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How do we prevent AI agents from going rogue? It starts with a new kind of measurement | Bruce Schneier and Barath Raghavan

Snippet: Like genies of folklore, AI agents take their instructions literally – to potentially disastrous effect. We must track their ability to do what we actually mean

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/28/rogue-ai-agent-instructions

[2026-07-28 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China’s reported chip breakthrough comes with some big caveats

Snippet: ASML's stock fell Tuesday after a report that China is mass-producing a critical tool that the Dutch tech giant has long held a monopoly over.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/28/china-chipmaking-duv-tool-asml-explained.html

[2026-07-28 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: XTEND expands in Europe with Lavtia's Atlas, adding thousands of robotic platforms to portfolio

Snippet: XTEND has completed the integration of Latvia‑based robotics company Atlas, strengthening the Israeli American defense-tech company’s presence in Europe and adding over 4,200 robotic platforms to its portfolio.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903877

[2026-07-28 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines seeks coders, hackers for military – will it be ‘a career killer’?

Snippet: Manila has to offer tech professionals competitive salaries and a good career path without the administrative burden, analysts warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362126/philippines-seeks-coders-hackers-military-will-it-be-career-killer?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 19:04 UTC+10:00] [South China Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines seeks coders, hackers for military – will it be ‘a career killer’?

Snippet: Manila has to offer tech professionals competitive salaries and a good career path without the administrative burden, analysts warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362126/philippines-seeks-coders-hackers-military-will-it-be-career-killer

[2026-07-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s state banks set to profit from early CXMT equity bets amid national tech drive

Snippet: CCB holds the largest CXMT stake among the five banks at 1.714 per cent while BoC owns the smallest position at 0.38 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3362122/chinas-state-banks-set-profit-early-cxmt-equity-bets-amid-national-tech-drive?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Bank of China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s state banks set to profit from early CXMT equity bets amid national tech drive

Snippet: CCB holds the largest CXMT stake among the five banks at 1.714 per cent while BoC owns the smallest position at 0.38 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3362122/chinas-state-banks-set-profit-early-cxmt-equity-bets-amid-national-tech-drive

[2026-07-28 18:38 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: UK lawmaker suing Musk’s xAI seeks order to stop Grok generating sexualized images

Snippet: GROK. Miniature figurines and Grok logo are seen in this illustration taken July 20, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/jess-asato-suing-xai-stop-grok-generating-sexualized-images-united-kingdom/

[2026-07-28 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Autonomous Guard expands Asian presence as regional drone threats accelerate

Snippet: Autonomous Guard, an Israeli defense tech company that develops of counter‑drone and homeland‑security technologies, has secured a substantial follow‑up order from a security customer in Asia.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903875

[2026-07-28 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Seoul shares crash over 10 pct on heavy tech selloff amid AI skepticism

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom, new photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260728007752320

[2026-07-28 17:25 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [DECODED] Pro-China accounts attack LANS after content creator’s West PH Sea feature

Snippet: This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/decoded-pro-china-attacks-disinformation-lans-west-philippine-sea-vlog/

[2026-07-28 17:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares crash over 10% on heavy tech selloff amid AI skepticism

Snippet: South Korean stocks crashed more than 10 percent Tuesday as investors sold off tech shares on intensifying doubts over the future of large-scale investment into artificial intelligence infrastructure. The local currency strengthened against the US dollar.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10823152

[2026-07-28 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Anthropic CEO urges Washington to tighten China chip export bans

Snippet: Dario Amodei wants the US to retain its AI advantage over China, highlighting distillation risks and advocating mandatory model safety tests

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3362105/anthropic-ceo-amodei-urges-washington-tighten-china-chip-export-bans?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 17:10 UTC+10:00] [IBM] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Anthropic CEO urges Washington to tighten China chip export bans

Snippet: Dario Amodei wants the US to retain its AI advantage over China, highlighting distillation risks and advocating mandatory model safety tests

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3362105/anthropic-ceo-amodei-urges-washington-tighten-china-chip-export-bans

[2026-07-28 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul shares crash over 10 pct on heavy tech selloff amid AI skepticism

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 5-6, 8-19; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260728007751320

[2026-07-28 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Kristofor Lawson

Snippet: Kristofor Lawson is a Regional Content Producer with ABC News based in regional Victoria. Kris lives in the Macedon Ranges and has a passion for covering big ideas and the people making them happen. Prior to re-joining the ABC, Kris produced a range of independent podcasts including the IT journalism award-winning technology podcast Moonshot, and the business interview series Building A Unicorn.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/kristofor-lawson/103465232

[2026-07-28 17:04 UTC+10:00] [Entertainment] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Incoming Apple CEO aims to build on movie and TV progress

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/incoming-apple-ceo-john-ternus-aims-build-movie-tv-progress/

[2026-07-28 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: The trillion-dollar stack: Defense tech is hiring on every floor - opinion

Snippet: In May, a company that did not exist two years ago became a unicorn. Kela, founded in the summer of 2024, raised $200 million at a $1.2 billion valuation, led by Stripes and D1, with Bill Ackman and Eric Schmidt in the round, on top of the $100m. it had already taken from Sequoia, Lux Capital, and In-Q-Tel, the CIA's investment arm.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-903865

[2026-07-28 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares crash over 10 pct on heavy tech selloff amid AI skepticism

Snippet: SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks crashed more than 10 percent Tuesday as investors sold off tech shares on intensifying doubts over the future of large-scale investment into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The local currency strengthened against the U.S. dollar.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260728007700320

[2026-07-28 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul shares crash over 10 pct on heavy tech selloff amid AI skepticism

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Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260728007600320