[2026-07-15 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong steps up to US crypto fund challenge with tokenised fund approval

Snippet: As the city looks to challenge the US as a global crypto hub, Baillie Gifford says the SFC has approved its blockchain-based tokenised fund

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain/article/3360652/hong-kong-steps-us-crypto-fund-challenge-tokenised-fund-approval?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 18:26 UTC+10:00] [Baillie Gifford Enhanced Yield Fund] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong steps up to US crypto fund challenge with tokenised fund approval

Snippet: As the city looks to challenge the US as a global crypto hub, Baillie Gifford says the SFC has approved its blockchain-based tokenised fund

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain/article/3360652/hong-kong-steps-us-crypto-fund-challenge-tokenised-fund-approval

[2026-07-15 18:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Revolut receives Vara approval to offer crypto services in the UAE | The National

Snippet: UK-based financial technology company Revolut has received approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (Vara) to offer cryptocurrency services in the UAE.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/07/15/revolut-receives-vara-approval-to-offer-crypto-services-in-the-uae/

[2026-07-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Science] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Shipwrecks of Shackleton and Scott recreated in 3D digital form after deep sea expedition

Snippet: Canadian scientists visit remains of polar exploration vessels in ‘golden era for shipwreck investigating’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jul/15/deep-sea-expedition-builds-digital-twins-shipwrecks-scott-shackleton

[2026-07-15 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘China’s real-life transformer’: new rescue tech used in dramatic flood evacuation

Snippet: Rapid-deployment, heavy-duty pontoon barge deployed to ferry 6,000 stranded people from flooded college in southern China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3360638/chinas-real-life-transformer-new-rescue-tech-used-dramatic-flood-evacuation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 17:57 UTC+10:00] [China Harzone Industry Corporation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘China’s real-life transformer’: new rescue tech used in dramatic flood evacuation

Snippet: Rapid-deployment, heavy-duty pontoon barge deployed to ferry 6,000 stranded people from flooded college in southern China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3360638/chinas-real-life-transformer-new-rescue-tech-used-dramatic-flood-evacuation

[2026-07-15 17:50 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: For the true believers: Albanese echoes Pope Leo in his own AI missive

Snippet: In the first encyclical of his papacy, Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV singled out artificial intelligence as a defining moral challenge of our age. The rapidly advancing technology, he warned in a 42,000-word treatise released in May, must be regulated to ensure it serves, rather than undermines, humanity.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/for-the-true-believers-albanese-echoes-pope-leo-in-his-own-ai-missive-20260715-p60fhr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 17:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares end over 6% higher on tech rally despite Middle East tensions

Snippet: Seoul shares ended more than 6 percent higher Wednesday, led by gains in technology heavyweights, although persistent tensions in the Middle East remained a key concern for investors. The Korean won rose against the US dollar.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10810105

[2026-07-15 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Seoul shares end over 6 pct higher on tech rally despite Middle East tensions

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260715005952320

[2026-07-15 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul shares end over 6 pct higher on tech rally despite Middle East tensions

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details throughout; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260715005951320

[2026-07-15 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Indian Navy opens investigation after local version of Elbit drone crashed during training

Snippet: The Indian Navy opened an investigation after a Drishti 10 UAV, the local version of the Israeli Elbit Hermes 900 Starliner, crashed last Wednesday, marking the second time in less than two years that such an incident has happened.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-902548

[2026-07-15 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Germany opposes EU trade embargo on West Bank settlements, freezes latest attack against Israel

Snippet: The German government made it clear today that any vote by the European Union on a boycott or toughening of trade terms with Jewish settlements in the West Bank requires unanimous agreement from all 27 member states, which significantly reduces the chances of the measure being adopted. EU foreign ministers are gathering on Wednesday in Brussels for a meeting where, after months of pressure from countries that oppose Israel, such as Spain, Belgium and Ireland, the issue will be discussed.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-902551

[2026-07-15 16:43 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Malaysia says residents at tech commune run by ex-Coinbase exec have valid travel documents

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/malaysia-network-school-commune-residents-valid-travel-documents/

[2026-07-15 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares end over 6 pct higher on tech rally despite Middle East tensions

Snippet: SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares ended more than 6 percent higher Wednesday, led by gains in technology heavyweights, although persistent tensions in the Middle East remained a key concern for investors. The Korean won strengthened against the U.S. dollar.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260715005900320

[2026-07-15 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul shares end 6.2 pct higher on tech rally despite Middle East tensions

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Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260715005800320

[2026-07-15 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese AI stock trade remains intact despite 10% correction from jumbo IPO, Fed jitters

Snippet: Global investors’ diversification into Chinese assets coupled with strong AI earnings could make the pullback in tech stocks short-lived

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3360632/chinese-ai-stock-trade-remains-intact-despite-10-correction-jumbo-ipo-fed-jitters?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 16:34 UTC+10:00] [China stocks] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese AI stock trade remains intact despite 10% correction from jumbo IPO, Fed jitters

Snippet: Global investors’ diversification into Chinese assets coupled with strong AI earnings could make the pullback in tech stocks short-lived

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3360632/chinese-ai-stock-trade-remains-intact-despite-10-correction-jumbo-ipo-fed-jitters

[2026-07-15 16:18 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Not up for grabs’: Albanese establishes AI office and vows to protect Australian creatives from copyright ‘theft’

Snippet: The PM lays out a plan for datacentre development and rejects prospect tech companies will be given free use of Australian data

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/15/office-of-ai-artificial-intelligence-copyright-australia-government

[2026-07-15 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI investor mania: China’s DeepSeek chases US$70 billion valuation in fresh round

Snippet: Company’s fresh fundraising talks come straight off its landmark Series A, as investors scramble to back national AI champion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3360626/ai-investor-mania-chinas-deepseek-chases-us70-billion-valuation-fresh-round?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 16:11 UTC+10:00] [US] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI investor mania: China’s DeepSeek chases US$70 billion valuation in fresh round

Snippet: Company’s fresh fundraising talks come straight off its landmark Series A, as investors scramble to back national AI champion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3360626/ai-investor-mania-chinas-deepseek-chases-us70-billion-valuation-fresh-round

[2026-07-15 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Australia unveils AI standards to shape roll out of technology

Snippet: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivers a speech titled "AI in Australia's Interests" at the University of Sydney on July 15. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/australia-unveils-ai-standards-to-shape-roll-out-of-technology

[2026-07-15 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Modigence Vision wins Korea-Germany AI startup competition

Snippet: South Korean artificial intelligence startup ModigenceVision won the Korea-Germany Connect: AI Startup Pitching Challenge 2026 on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10809891

[2026-07-15 15:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: CU brings AI digital twins to retail planning

Snippet: BGF Retail, operator of the convenience store chain CU, said Wednesday it signed a memorandum of understanding with AI startup Intellicia to accelerate AI-driven innovation across its retail operations.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10809884

[2026-07-15 15:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyosung bucks STEM trend with humanities-only hiring

Snippet: Hyosung Group has launched a recruitment program exclusively for humanities majors, an unusual move in a job market where employers have increasingly favored graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10809874

[2026-07-15 15:43 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Albanese flags crackdown on power-hungry data centres and AI copyright theft

Snippet: Tech behemoths driving the data centre boom will be forced to create their own energy sources and conserve water under artificial intelligence regulations outlined by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who signalled to big corporates that Labor would view dimly any job cuts.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-flags-crackdown-on-power-hungry-data-centres-and-ai-copyright-theft-20260715-p60fhm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea's Hancom partners with Polish companies to develop agentic OS

Snippet: SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Hancom Inc. said Wednesday it has partnered with Polish tech companies to develop a sovereign agentic operating system (OS) targeting the European market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260715005600320

[2026-07-15 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: GCash cites role of accessible digital lending

Snippet: GCash highlights the role of accessible digital lending in helping Filipinos overcome financial barriers during the GCash Stories event at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City on July 14, 2026. Featured at the event was Iloilo-based lawyer Shiela Gomez, who shared how a GLoan helped fund her bar examination review classes and study materials, enabling her to earn her law license.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/15/videos/watch-gcash-cites-role-of-accessible-digital-lending/2384731

[2026-07-15 15:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KB Financial launches AI Lab for workplace AI

Snippet: KB Financial Group has launched a hands-on AI talent program as part of efforts to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across the group and integrate the technology more deeply into everyday work.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10809813

[2026-07-15 15:24 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Lindian nails 98% rare earths recovery in independent tests

Snippet: Lindian Resources has successfully ticked off another key technical milestone for its Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi. Metallurgical testwork by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) independently validated the company’s full downstream processing route and confirmed a 98 per cent neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) extraction result.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/lindian-nails-98-percent-rare-earths-recovery-in-independent-tests-20260715-p60fl6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 15:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung unveils titanium display for next Galaxy foldables

Snippet: Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled a titanium-based display technology for its next Galaxy foldables that it says will reduce crease visibility, improve durability and help make the devices slimmer and more power-efficient.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10809796

[2026-07-15 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Why Europe is suddenly betting big on drones

Snippet: Europe has spent years rebuilding its military in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Now, investment is increasingly converging around one technology that is seen as central to the continent's future security: drones.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/15/drones-defense-europe-autonomous-weapons.html

[2026-07-15 14:48 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US official says Nvidia has begun shipping powerful H200 AI chips to China

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/us-official-nvidia-shipping-h200-ai-chips-china/

[2026-07-15 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Indispensable to me’: how RedNote has taken over China’s travel scene

Snippet: Chinese lifestyle app RedNote is now the first place to which many younger travellers turn to seek inspiration, one expert says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3360458/indispensable-me-how-rednote-has-taken-over-chinas-travel-scene?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 14:45 UTC+10:00] [RedNote] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Indispensable to me’: how RedNote has taken over China’s travel scene

Snippet: Chinese lifestyle app RedNote is now the first place to which many younger travellers turn to seek inspiration, one expert says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3360458/indispensable-me-how-rednote-has-taken-over-chinas-travel-scene

[2026-07-15 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Palantir] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: I investigated Palantir’s foothold in the British state – and what I found should worry us all | Peter Geoghegan

Snippet: Paid-for political access and threadbare regulations have helped to embed the US tech firm in the NHS – and beyond. But there is a way to free ourselves

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/15/palantir-british-state-political-access-us-tech-firm-nhs

[2026-07-15 13:59 UTC+10:00] [Tech Features] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: BIS dares to blaspheme as AI bubble fears wane

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/features/bank-international-settlements-dares-blaspheme-ai-bubble-fears-wane/

[2026-07-15 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Bangladesh unifies QR payments to formalize cash-based economy

Snippet: With Bangla QR, customers of any participating bank or mobile financial service can pay any merchant by scanning one QR code, consolidating an array of incompatible payment systems that had limited moves toward a cashless economy. (Screenshot from Bangladesh Bank's Facebook page)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/bangladesh-unifies-qr-payments-to-formalize-cash-based-economy

[2026-07-15 13:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's family photo app expands globally, chasing 100 million users

Snippet: Japanese photo sharing app FamilyAlbum allows parents to easily share photos of their children with relatives. It also offers photo printing and photo book creation services. (Mixi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/media-entertainment/japan-s-family-photo-app-expands-globally-chasing-100-million-users

[2026-07-15 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From Boucheron to Cartier, maisons are ringing the changes

Snippet: Jewellers focus on the fine artistry of rings this season, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship, technical innovation and unique brand identities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3360596/boucheron-cartier-maisons-are-ringing-changes?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From Boucheron to Cartier, maisons are ringing the changes

Snippet: Jewellers focus on the fine artistry of rings this season, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship, technical innovation and unique brand identities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3360596/boucheron-cartier-maisons-are-ringing-changes

[2026-07-15 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China's Mass Production Of Dual-Use Drone Engines Fuels A Global Proliferation Crisis

Snippet: China's greatest military advantage may be its ability to convert its massive civilian manufacturing base into wartime production of low-cost, one-way attack drones modeled after Iran's Shahed-136.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/chinas-mass-production-attack-drone-engines-fuels-global-proliferation-crisis

[2026-07-15 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Lee calls for reform, innovation in implementing policy goals

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES paras 7-9 with more remarks)By Park Boram

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260715001352315

[2026-07-15 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't strips disgraced stem cell researcher of top science award

Snippet: SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's highest science and technology award presented in 2004 to former Seoul National University professor Hwang Woo-suk whose stem cell research was later found to have been fabricated was revoked this week, 22 years after it was conferred, the interior ministry said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260715004600315

[2026-07-15 12:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares extend gains late Wednesday morning on tech gains

Snippet: SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares extended gains late Wednesday morning, led by semiconductor and other market heavyweights, despite continued uncertainty in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260715004700320

[2026-07-15 12:24 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims

Snippet: Twenty-six employees of Meta Platforms have filed a novel lawsuit accusing the tech giant of using ​AI-powered software that disproportionately targeted people with disabilities or who took medical leave in ‌selecting workers for ‌mass layoffs.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/15/tech/meta-lawsuit-ai-medical-layoffs/

[2026-07-15 12:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee calls for reform, innovation in implementing policy goals

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung stressed the need for reform and innovation in carrying out policy tasks at government ministries and agencies Wednesday, saying the remainder of his five-year term may be more important in achieving his policy goals.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10809538

[2026-07-15 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Lee calls for reform, innovation in implementing policy goals

Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES paras 1-8 with more info, new photo)By Park Boram

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260715001351315

[2026-07-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos orders government data overhaul

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/15/news/marcos-orders-government-data-overhaul/2384685

[2026-07-15 11:26 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Young Australian men falling victim to online sexual extortion, regulator says

Snippet: SYDNEY – Young men and boys are being targeted for sexual extortion on social media platforms, Australia’s online watchdog said Tuesday, finding “significant gaps” in how tech companies deal with the problem.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/15/asia-pacific/crime-legal/australia-men-online-sexual-extortion/

[2026-07-15 11:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Trump walks back on Hormuz tolls in TACO Tuesday

Snippet: Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/15/cnbc-daily-open-trump-hormuz-fees-us-stocks-tech-fed.html