[2026-09-01 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Call for Trump-Xi AI safety talks comes as state media slams US AI governance

Snippet: Dean Ball, a former White House adviser, says the window for cooperation will ‘widen’ in next few months but will not stay open forever

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3365980/call-trump-xi-ai-safety-talks-comes-state-media-slams-us-ai-governance?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-01 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump envoy Daines visits Chinese AI, space firms to lay groundwork for Xi summit in US

Snippet: Montana Republican’s trip coincides with intensifying tech war that has become a core front in the US-China strategic rivalry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3366009/trump-envoy-daines-visits-chinese-ai-space-firms-lay-groundwork-xi-summit-us?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-01 21:54 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump envoy Daines visits Chinese AI, space firms to lay groundwork for Xi summit in US

Snippet: Montana Republican’s trip coincides with intensifying tech war that has become a core front in the US-China strategic rivalry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3366009/trump-envoy-daines-visits-chinese-ai-space-firms-lay-groundwork-xi-summit-us

[2026-09-01 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Apple's new CEO John Ternus takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years

Snippet: Apple's new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook's 15-year tenure during which the company's value skyrocket to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone's enormous popularity.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/01/business/foreign-business/apples-new-ceo-john-ternus-takes-over-from-tim-cook-after-15-years/2415935

[2026-09-01 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down

Snippet: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll speaks at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., during the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/trump-dan-driscoll-white-house-ballroom-updates-09-01-2026

[2026-09-01 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Swedish chip and nanotech expert Henry Homayoun Radamson dies in China, aged 63

Snippet: Sudden death of Guangdong-based researcher, who specialised in the medical use of technology, left what was described as a ‘profound void’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3365994/swedish-chip-and-nanotech-expert-henry-homayoun-radamson-dies-china-aged-63?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-01 20:30 UTC+10:00] [European Academy of Sciences] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Swedish chip and nanotech expert Henry Homayoun Radamson dies in China, aged 63

Snippet: Sudden death of Guangdong-based researcher, who specialised in the medical use of technology, left what was described as a ‘profound void’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3365994/swedish-chip-and-nanotech-expert-henry-homayoun-radamson-dies-china-aged-63

[2026-09-01 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Manus resumes solo operations after collapse of US$2 billion Meta deal

Snippet: The AI start-up said its founders would continue to lead the firm as an ‘independent agent lab’, after Beijing torpedoed its acquisition by Meta

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3365986/manus-resumes-solo-operations-after-collapse-us2-billion-meta-deal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-01 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Anthropic] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Manus resumes solo operations after collapse of US$2 billion Meta deal

Snippet: The AI start-up said its founders would continue to lead the firm as an ‘independent agent lab’, after Beijing torpedoed its acquisition by Meta

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3365986/manus-resumes-solo-operations-after-collapse-us2-billion-meta-deal

[2026-09-01 20:25 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: OpenAI denies Apple trade secret theft allegations, blames iPhone maker for its ‘own mess’

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/openai-denies-apple-trade-secret-theft-allegations/

[2026-09-01 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Accenture and AWS step up Middle East push into cloud and AI | The National

Snippet: Accenture has signed a six-year agreement with Amazon Web Services to help businesses and governments across the Middle East accelerate their shift to cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/09/01/accenture-and-aws-step-up-middle-east-push-into-cloud-and-ai/

[2026-09-01 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China highlights advanced wartime tech in defence mobilisation law update

Snippet: The first amendment to the law in 16 years is also expected to cover cyberspace, biotechnology and quantum technology, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3365993/china-highlights-advanced-wartime-tech-defence-mobilisation-law-update?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-01 20:06 UTC+10:00] [People's Court Daily] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China highlights advanced wartime tech in defence mobilisation law update

Snippet: The first amendment to the law in 16 years is also expected to cover cyberspace, biotechnology and quantum technology, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3365993/china-highlights-advanced-wartime-tech-defence-mobilisation-law-update

[2026-09-01 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Chinese chipmakers snap up local gear, self-sufficiency drive faces commercial test

Snippet: Industry leaders caution that the semiconductor equipment sector must now transition from technical viability to commercial reliability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3365976/chinese-chipmakers-snap-local-gear-self-sufficiency-drive-faces-commercial-test?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-01 19:30 UTC+10:00] [ChangXin Memory Technologies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Chinese chipmakers snap up local gear, self-sufficiency drive faces commercial test

Snippet: Industry leaders caution that the semiconductor equipment sector must now transition from technical viability to commercial reliability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3365976/chinese-chipmakers-snap-local-gear-self-sufficiency-drive-faces-commercial-test

[2026-09-01 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Japan hold economic security dialogue to discuss nurturing advanced tech

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Japan held a bilateral economic security dialogue in Tokyo on Tuesday to share their relevant policies and discuss current issues, including the development of advanced technologies, the presidential office said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260901011100315

[2026-09-01 19:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: South Korea’s Oceans Ministry unveils record 2027 budget to drive maritime growth

Snippet: SEJONG -- South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has proposed an 82.6 trillion won ($59 billion) budget for 2027, up 10.8 percent from this year, with increased spending planned for fisheries, ports, marine technology and coastal communities.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10859284

[2026-09-01 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global investors descend on China’s Shenzhen to ride wave of AI and robotics opportunities

Snippet: Major banks such as HSBC and UBS host thousands of executives in southern tech hub this week to connect foreign capital with domestic firms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3365965/global-investors-descend-chinas-shenzhen-ride-wave-ai-and-robotics-opportunities?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-01 19:00 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global investors descend on China’s Shenzhen to ride wave of AI and robotics opportunities

Snippet: Major banks such as HSBC and UBS host thousands of executives in southern tech hub this week to connect foreign capital with domestic firms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3365965/global-investors-descend-chinas-shenzhen-ride-wave-ai-and-robotics-opportunities

[2026-09-01 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Colombia’s new Israel alliance is a strategic blow to Iran and its proxies - opinion

Snippet: On August 7, 2026, Colombia’s patriotic new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, was officially inaugurated, marking a monumental turning point in South American geopolitics. His rise to power represents a decisive rejection of the Left-Islamist alliance that has increasingly threatened the region. For nations fighting these same dark forces globally, including the Iranian people fighting for their freedom, de la Espriella’s victory is seen as a shared triumph against a common adversary.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-907209

[2026-09-01 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pallas-1 sees China’s Galactic Energy join reusable launch push, closing in on SpaceX

Snippet: The orbital mission marks a key milestone for Beijing’s commercial launch sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3365964/pallas-1-sees-chinas-galactic-energy-join-reusable-launch-push-closing-spacex?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-01 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Liu Baiqi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pallas-1 sees China’s Galactic Energy join reusable launch push, closing in on SpaceX

Snippet: The orbital mission marks a key milestone for Beijing’s commercial launch sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3365964/pallas-1-sees-chinas-galactic-energy-join-reusable-launch-push-closing-spacex

[2026-09-01 18:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LS Cable targets AI data center infrastructure with superconducting technology

Snippet: LS Cable & System said Tuesday it signed a memorandum of understanding with the AI Factory Frontier consortium to jointly develop AI data center projects. The consortium brings together companies specializing in GPUs, power equipment, cooling, architecture and business development.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10859210

[2026-09-01 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Seoul shares rise for 2nd day on tech gains despite renewed Mideast tensions

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260901008352320

[2026-09-01 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Hugging Face's new duck robot is selling fast. A Chinese chip powers it

Snippet: BEIJING — A popular new programmable personal robot from a French-American company is powered by a chip from Shanghai-listed Rockchip which in turn uses British company ARM's tech, reflecting how intertwined global tech supply chains remain.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/01/hugging-faces-new-duck-robot-is-selling-fast-a-chinese-chip-powers-it.html

[2026-09-01 17:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares rise for 2nd day on tech gains despite renewed Mideast tensions

Snippet: South Korean stocks rose for the second consecutive session Tuesday on gains in tech shares despite escalating tensions in the Middle East following a resumption of airstrike exchanges between the United States and Iran. The local currency lost against the US dollar.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10859127

[2026-09-01 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul shares rise for 2nd day on tech gains despite renewed Mideast tensions

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info from 7th para)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260901008351320

[2026-09-01 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares rise for 2nd day on tech gains despite renewed Mideast tensions

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rose for the second consecutive session Tuesday on gains in tech shares despite escalating tensions in the Middle East following a resumption of airstrike exchanges between the United States and Iran. The local currency lost against the U.S. dollar.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260901008300320

[2026-09-01 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul shares rise for 2nd day on tech gains despite renewed Mideast tensions

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

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260901008200320

[2026-09-01 16:22 UTC+10:00] [Social Media] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US Settlement requires Meta to check young users’ ages. How will that work?

Snippet: META. People are seen behind a logo of Meta Platforms, during a conference in Mumbai, India, September 20, 2023

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/social-media/how-us-settlement-meta-check-young-user-ages-process/

[2026-09-01 16:10 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: How a 16-year-old boy beat Sydney venue security to gamble at pubs and casinos

Snippet: A 16-year-old boy whose entry into Sydney’s casinos resulted in those venues incurring millions of dollars in fines also gambled at pubs and clubs that have not been penalised, partly due to the difficulty in proving offences at venues that do not use carded technology.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/how-a-16-year-old-boy-beat-sydney-venue-security-to-gamble-at-pubs-and-casinos-20260901-p60tcc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-01 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Industry ministry seeks record budget to fund manufacturing AI transition, megaprojects

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industry ministry said Tuesday it has proposed a record 13.26 trillion-won (US$9.6 billion) budget for next year to support the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing and fund major development projects.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260901008000320

[2026-09-01 15:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Posco, Doosan join IMM-led bet on Japanese fusion startup

Snippet: IMM Investment Japan has led a Series D funding round for fusion energy startup Kyoto Fusioneering, backed by Korean industrial heavyweights.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10858922

[2026-09-01 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: New iron-enriched vinegar to fight anemia among Filipino children, adult

Snippet: TO fight the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies in the country, the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) introduced its newly developed vinegar condiment that is fortified with iron.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/01/tmt-newswire/new-iron-enriched-vinegar-to-fight-anemia-among-filipino-children-adult/2415626

[2026-09-01 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Exclusive: Ajinomoto, Daikin expand chip materials ties with Taiwan

Snippet: (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Arisa Moriyama and Manami Yamada)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/exclusive-ajinomoto-daikin-expand-chip-materials-ties-with-taiwan

[2026-09-01 15:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Photo News] Hyundai Rotem's armored lifeline

Snippet: Hyundai Rotem has developed a new armored medical evacuation vehicle designed to safely transport wounded soldiers from battlefields to medical facilities. The company said Tuesday it completed the two-year development project, led by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, carrying out the entire process of design and prototype production to testing and evaluation with domestic technology.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10858835

[2026-09-01 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asian healthcare deals heat up as investors bet big on brain tech and surgical robotics

Snippet: Family offices and venture investors across Hong Kong and the wider region are reshaping portfolios to capture long-term biotech growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3365928/asian-healthcare-deals-heat-investors-bet-big-brain-tech-and-surgical-robotics?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-01 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Noah Medical] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asian healthcare deals heat up as investors bet big on brain tech and surgical robotics

Snippet: Family offices and venture investors across Hong Kong and the wider region are reshaping portfolios to capture long-term biotech growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3365928/asian-healthcare-deals-heat-investors-bet-big-brain-tech-and-surgical-robotics

[2026-09-01 14:13 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sony, Warner Music sue Anthropic over songs used in AI training

Snippet: ANTHROPIC. The Anthropic logo, a keyboard, and a robotic hand are shown in this illustration created on June 5, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/sony-warner-music-sue-anthropic-songs-used-train-ai/

[2026-09-01 14:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: GCash’s GStocks PH now Filipinos’ leading digital retail platform for stock investing

Snippet: BEYOND powering frictionless digital payments in areas like public transportation, online and offline cashless purchases, and peer-to-peer transfers, Mynt, the parent company of GCash, is also expanding access to investing through its wealthtech platform.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/01/tmt-newswire/gcashs-gstocks-ph-now-filipinos-leading-digital-retail-platform-for-stock-investing/2415623

[2026-09-01 14:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: From Bill Gates to Bernie Sanders, most agree the AI arms race is disastrous. Only Europe can make it stop

Snippet: An EU export ban on Dutch tech giant ASML’s machines could force the pause we all need

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/01/from-bill-gates-to-bernie-sanders-most-agree-the-ai-arms-race-is-disastrous-only-europe-can-make-it-stop

[2026-09-01 14:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘If you build something vastly smarter than you, it better be on your side’: can we stop AI from deceiving us?

Snippet: We are used to the idea that our fellow humans might intentionally mislead or manipulate us, but the idea that machines can now do the same is deeply unsettling. Researchers are racing to find solutions before it’s too late

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/sep/01/if-you-build-something-vastly-smarter-than-you-it-better-be-on-your-side-can-we-stop-ai-from-deceiving-us

[2026-09-01 13:54 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox to adhere to EU’s ‘very large platform’ rules

Snippet: ROBLOX. A boy poses for a photo while holding a game pad in front of a screen displaying the logo of the US children's gaming platform Roblox, in this illustration taken December 8, 2025.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/chatgpt-reddit-roblox-adhere-europe-very-large-platform-rules/

[2026-09-01 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: More countries embrace Australia's social media ban

Snippet: Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Shotaro Tani deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/podcasts/podcast-tech-latest/more-countries-embrace-australia-s-social-media-ban

[2026-09-01 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Culture / TV & radio] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Ray-I? Ray Martin comes face to face with AI version of himself in SBS’ 2027 line-up

Snippet: Ray Martin will come face to face with an AI-driven deep fake version of himself in a bid to understand the threats and opportunities posed by the rise of artificial intelligence in Ray Martin is Misinformed.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/ray-i-ray-martin-comes-face-to-face-with-ai-version-of-himself-in-sbs-2027-line-up-20260901-p60tdq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Building wealth is easier than most believe | The National

Snippet: Innovation and growth keep powering the global economy to greater heights. How can the average person profit from it? The answer is simple: own stocks.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/09/01/building-wealth-is-easier-than-most-believe/

[2026-09-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The UAE is right to focus on helping Emiratis 'make it in the Emirates' | The National

Snippet: On the eve of schools returning after the summer break, the UAE government announced the launch of a national drive to develop the next generation of Emirati experts in the fields of science and technology.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/09/01/uae-emirati-talent-industries-stem-science-technology/

[2026-09-01 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Science ministry seeks record budget to fund AI, future growth engines

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The science ministry said Tuesday it will seek a record budget for next year to secure investments in artificial intelligence (AI) as well as future technology drivers.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260831007300320

[2026-09-01 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (News Focus) Gov't to set aside 162 tln won in chip-boom tax 'windfall' for sustainable growth

Snippet: SEOUL/SEJONG, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government on Tuesday unveiled details of the Future Fund, which it plans to launch next year to channel an unprecedented tax revenue windfall generated from the semiconductor boom into sustainable economic growth by prioritizing "productive spending" over one-off expenditures amid the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260901001200320

[2026-09-01 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: No plans for US troops to be deployed to polling places during midterm elections, top general says

Snippet: The top US general said the military has no plans to send federal military personnel or National Guard troops to polling places during this year's midterm elections.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-907194