[2026-04-03 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos calls for 'faith, humility, compassion' on Good Friday

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to live with "greater faith, humility, and compassion" as he joined the Catholic faithful in commemorating Good Friday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/03/news/marcos-calls-for-faith-humility-compassion-on-good-friday/2313877

[2026-04-03 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) N. Korea's Kim inspects service facilities set to open at new housing area in Pyongyang

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last 2 paras, photos)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403001351315

[2026-04-03 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Imported car sales jump 34.6 pct in March on strong EV demand

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Sales of imported vehicles in South Korea rose 34.6 percent in March from a year earlier, supported by more working days and robust demand for electric vehicles (EVs), industry data showed Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403003200320

[2026-04-03 12:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOJ to balance transparency, confidentiality in release of ICI report

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) said it would carefully balance transparency and confidentiality in deciding which portions of the report by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) could be disclosed to the public.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/03/news/doj-to-balance-transparency-confidentiality-in-release-of-ici-report/2313876

[2026-04-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Rubio acusa a China de "intimidación" por detener o demorar a buques con bandera panameña

Snippet: Un buque que transporta gas natural licuado navega bajo el puente Las Américas en el Canal de Panamá, el martes 24 de marzo de 2026, en Ciudad de Panamá. (AP Foto/Matías Delacroix)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/panama-china-eeuu-buques-detenidos-24b7ac54ca6fc77806867faecf49b548

[2026-04-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man uses septic tank trucks on wedding day; bride happily embraces unique choice

Snippet: Husband-to-be says while his job might be ‘dirty and smelly’, the money he earns is clean; bride agrees with unusual arrangement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3348501/chinese-man-uses-septic-tank-trucks-wedding-day-bride-happily-embraces-unique-choice

[2026-04-03 11:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PNP chief leads by example, hits the streets to personally inspect Holy Week security in Metro Manila

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — As millions of Filipinos prepared to travel and attend religious gatherings this Holy Week, General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, took a hands-on approach, hitting the streets to personally inspect security measures at Metro Manila’s busiest transport terminals, churches, and other high-traffic areas at the start of the holiday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/03/news/pnp-chief-leads-by-example-hits-the-streets-to-personally-inspect-holy-week-security-in-metro-manila/2313879

[2026-04-03 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG Chairman Kwang Mo Koo Visits U.S. ESS Hub 'Vertech,' Emphasizing Leadership in AI-Era Energy Infrastructure

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kwang Mo Koo, Chairman and CEO of LG Corp., recently visited the United States to review the Group's future growth strategies, focusing on energy infrastructure as a backbone of the AI era.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709206

[2026-04-03 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Korean Air, France's Exotrail sign MOU for orbit transfer vehicle development

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Korean Air Co., South Korea's flag carrier, said Friday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with French aerospace company Exotrail to jointly develop an orbit transfer vehicle (OTV).

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403002700320

[2026-04-03 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea joins Britain-led ministerial meeting on Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has joined dozens of other countries for a Britain-led top diplomats' meeting to discuss ways to keep the Strait of Hormuz free and open, as concerns deepen over Iran's effective closure of the vital waterway amid the spiraling Middle East crisis.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403002800315

[2026-04-03 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Twins reliever trying to capitalize on chance to pitch in key spots

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- LG Twins reliever Woo Kang-hoon worked hard during spring training to finally establish himself in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) six years after getting drafted out of high school. But the 23-year-old wasn't sure what kind of opportunity he would receive.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403002600315

[2026-04-03 11:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: After EVs, Vietnam pushes solar power to tackle 'fraught' oil crisis

Snippet: Solar panels installed on rooftop in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam is promoting alternative energy sources amid the oil crisis following the U.S. and Israel-led attacks on Iran. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/after-evs-vietnam-pushes-solar-power-to-tackle-fraught-oil-crisis

[2026-04-03 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea's Kim vows to advance ties with Vietnam in reply to Vietnamese president

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pledged to advance his nation's ties with Vietnam in a reply to Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, state media reported Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403002300315

[2026-04-03 11:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Food exports up 4% in Q1 on popularity of ramyeon, fruits

Snippet: South Korea's exports of agriculture and food products increased 4 percent from a year earlier in the first quarter, led by strong demand for instant noodles and fruits, government data showed Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709184

[2026-04-03 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Food exports up 4 pct in Q1 on popularity of ramyeon, fruits

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports of agriculture and food products increased 4 percent from a year earlier in the first quarter, led by strong demand for instant noodles and fruits, government data showed Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403002000320

[2026-04-03 11:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korean investment projects in US to be unveiled 'over coming weeks': senior US official

Snippet: A senior official of US President Donald Trump's administration said Thursday that South Korea's investment projects in the United States will be announced "over the coming weeks."

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709148

[2026-04-03 11:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea's AI-Driven Healthcare Technologies Take Centre Stage at the upcoming WHX Bangkok 2026

Snippet: BANGKOK, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WHX Bangkok 2026 organised by Informa Markets is set to be a landmark trade event for showcasing Korea's groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven healthcare and technology. Two leading Korean companies, Korea Body Information Co., Ltd. and maihub, will unveil their flagship solutions at the trade show taking place from 8 – 10 July 2026 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) in Bangkok.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709144

[2026-04-03 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Yonhap Interview) Done tweaking, Tigers ace Naile focusing on execution in 3rd KBO season

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Kia Tigers starter James Naile dominated the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) in his first season in 2024 with the sweeper, a variant of the slider with substantial horizontal movement. His wasn't the first sweeper thrown in the South Korean league but it was by far the most effective.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403001400315

[2026-04-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Philippine] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines’ Manny Pacquiao says fight against Floyd Mayweather ‘not an exhibition’

Snippet: American stunned boxing world this week when he said their long-awaited rematch was for show only, but Filipino says ‘it is a real fight’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/boxing/article/3348848/philippines-manny-pacquiao-says-fight-against-floyd-mayweather-not-exhibition

[2026-04-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [WKM Gallery] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Greg Girard’s photo exhibition shows five decades of Hong Kong and Tokyo

Snippet: Photographer Greg Girard’s new exhibition puts two Asian metropolises – Hong Kong and Tokyo – in the frame over five decades

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3348803/greg-girards-photo-exhibition-shows-five-decades-hong-kong-and-tokyo

[2026-04-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Russell Islands] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Solomon Islands residents live in fear of WWII bomb explosions

Snippet: With more people on the islands killed or injured due to the munitions, a UN team calls for international efforts to remove the danger

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3348779/solomon-islands-residents-live-fear-wwii-bomb-explosions

[2026-04-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Festivals, sights across Korea

Snippet: Set along Yangjaecheon, the Yangjae Art Salon is a multi-arts festival that blends nature, performance and local culture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708627

[2026-04-03 10:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set to climb in Easter trade on hopes for Hormuz reopening

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Friday, after news that Iran and Oman were drafting a protocol to "monitor transit" through the Strait of Hormuz raised hopes that the crucial waterway could partially reopen.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/03/asia-markets-live-hormuz-iran-oil-prices-nikkei-225.html

[2026-04-03 10:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea's Kim inspects service facilities set to open at new housing area in Pyongyang

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected various service facilities set to open at a new housing district in Pyongyang, including car repair, pet and hair shops, touting them as a valuable foundation for a "socialist civilization," state media said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403001300315

[2026-04-03 10:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ICC to deliver ruling on Duterte jurisdiction appeal on April 22

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced Thursday that it would issue its judgment on former president Rodrigo Duterte’s appeal challenging the court’s jurisdiction on April 22, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/03/news/icc-to-deliver-ruling-on-duterte-jurisdiction-appeal-on-april-22/2313866

[2026-04-03 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships

Snippet: A bulk carrier and a cargo ship transit the Panama Canal in Panama City, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/panama-china-united-states-ships-detained-b2bc0875404ff71f61b006c3be9e460e

[2026-04-03 09:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea's Kim visits museum of Combat Feats at Overseas Military Operations

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has given a "field guidance" at the Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at the Overseas Military Operations under construction, honoring the North's fallen soldiers who were killed in support of Russia in the war against ⁠Ukraine, state media said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403000500315

[2026-04-03 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Southeast Asian corporate profits weather Trump tariff storm

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia in October. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/southeast-asian-corporate-profits-weather-trump-tariff-storm

[2026-04-03 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 3)

Snippet: Trump's warning and Korea's looming burden

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403000900315

[2026-04-03 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on April 3)

Snippet: Energy supply shortage hits home: Trump tells countries that need energy from Hormuz Strait to 'take care of that passage'

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403000800315

[2026-04-03 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on April 3)

Snippet: Fragility of a milestone: Korea's export strength confronts currency volatility, geopolitical risk from Middle East

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403000700315

[2026-04-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Paris] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The US-China trade war 1 year on: who really holds the upper hand?

Snippet: A fragile truce prevented all-out confrontation, but Beijing and Washington remain locked in a struggle few analysts see easing any time soon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3348826/us-china-trade-war-1-year-who-really-holds-upper-hand

[2026-04-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Eat Pray Bark’ on Netflix, a Forgettable Comedy About Dogs, Their Frustrated Owners and the Hunk Who Tries to Save Them

Snippet: Hey Netflix – we need to talk about these movie titles. I mean, Eat Pray Bark? Really? Maybe that’s better than the direct German translation, Therapy on Four Paws, although that’s marginal, and arguable. I guess it effectively communicates that this is nothing to take too seriously, a featherweight dog-centric comedy that makes you wonder if Julia Roberts’ emotional turmoil and surely rather expensive privileged-lady find-yourself trip to India might’ve been avoided if she had a cute pooch to dote

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/04/02/eat-pray-bark-netflix-review/

[2026-04-03 08:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan Post Insurance sets up first overseas subsidiary in New York

Snippet: Japan Post Insurance will open its first overseas subsidiary in New York to monitor U.S. market trends and investment performance in real time. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/insurance/japan-post-insurance-sets-up-first-overseas-subsidiary-in-new-york

[2026-04-03 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan chemical, material makers' profit outlook darkens on oil crisis

Snippet: Cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz on March 11. More than 70% of Japan’s imported naphtha comes from the Middle East. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/japan-chemical-material-makers-profit-outlook-darkens-on-oil-crisis

[2026-04-03 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: 'Generational' smoking phaseout in Maldives faces cloudy future

Snippet: A designated outdoor smoking area at Velana International Airport, the Maldives' main visitor gateway: President Mohamed Muizzu's government has expanded smoke-free spaces, banned e-cigarettes and tobacco advertising, increased tobacco taxes and boosted free smoking cessation programs. (Photo by Ashwa Faheem)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/policy-asia/generational-smoking-phaseout-in-maldives-faces-cloudy-future

[2026-04-03 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Foreign reserves log sharpest drop in about year in March amid weaker won: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's foreign reserves posted their sharpest monthly decline in about a year in March amid a stronger dollar and authorities' efforts to manage exchange rate volatility, the central bank said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260402009800320

[2026-04-03 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japanese head overseas ahead of summer's fuel surcharge spike

Snippet: Haneda airport was crowded with travelers heading abroad for Golden Week in late April 2025. (Photo by Rie Ishii)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/japanese-head-overseas-ahead-of-summer-s-fuel-surcharge-spike

[2026-04-03 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asia's next economic crisis may come from youth unemployment

Snippet: Students study at IAS Academy in Bangladesh on May 29, 2025. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/asia-s-next-economic-crisis-may-come-from-youth-unemployment

[2026-04-03 07:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pacific Northwest Sportswatch Daily Listings

Snippet: Oregon at Michigan — Big Ten Plus

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/data-skrive-bcadb0658af40f419129cc9daf3e7b46

[2026-04-03 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: After 30 years in Japan, Starbucks has remade cafe culture

Snippet: Starbucks Japan's first store when it opened in Tokyo in 1996. (Starbucks Coffee Japan)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/comment/after-30-years-in-japan-starbucks-has-remade-cafe-culture

[2026-04-03 06:44 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China imports US oil for Asian fuel markets amid Hormuz crisis

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/china-imports-us-oil-for-asian-fuel-markets-amid-hormuz-crisis/

[2026-04-03 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean investment projects in U.S. to be unveiled 'over coming weeks': senior U.S. official

Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 2 (Yonhap) -- A senior official of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration said Thursday that South Korea's investment projects in the United States will be announced "over the coming weeks."

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403000400315

[2026-04-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pan Asia Bank wins ‘Gold’ for customer convenience at LankaPay Technnovation awards - DailyNews

Snippet: Pan Asia Bank was awarded Gold in the Customer Convenience category (Category C Banks) at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, in recognition of achieving the highest growth in digital transactions in 2025.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/03/business/976762/pan-asia-bank-wins-gold-for-customer-convenience-at-lankapay-technnovation-awards/

[2026-04-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Asia Asset Finance triumphs at BMPC Awards - DailyNews

Snippet: Asia Asset Finance PLC has once again reinforced its position as one of Sri Lanka’s most progressive and forward-looking financial institutions by securing major recognition at the Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026, organised by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/03/business/976795/asia-asset-finance-triumphs-at-bmpc-awards/

[2026-04-03 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hallazgo de fósiles en China revela un salto sorprendente hacia la aparición de animales complejos

Snippet: En esta foto de noviembre de 2023, proporcionada por Gaorong Li, se muestra un fósil parecido al Haootia, en la Universidad de Yunan, en Kunming, China. (Gaorong Li vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/animales-vide-evolucion-f74072b9b099881f701e93bbcccba4c7

[2026-04-03 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China embraces spring break for schools. Will it boost consumption?

Snippet: China's local governments hope to spur spending by introducing school holidays. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/china-embraces-spring-break-for-schools.-will-it-boost-consumption

[2026-04-03 06:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Rubber time', bottoms up and reading the silence: What's doing business like in Asia?

Snippet: Topic:Multiculturalism

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-03/australian-business-venture-asia-markets-culture-differences/106492642

[2026-04-03 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Marubeni buys US aircraft parts dealer DASI to gear up for servicing

Snippet: A DASI warehouse in Florida. The company buys maintenance parts in bulk and resells them individually. (DASI)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-s-marubeni-buys-us-aircraft-parts-dealer-dasi-to-gear-up-for-servicing

[2026-04-03 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hyderabad cruises to big win over Kolkata in the Indian Premier League

Snippet: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Travis Head plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Kolkata, India, Thursday, April. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/ Bikas Das)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/indian-premier-league-ipl-8845d2d75583d92fd3a6b5850f0712e4