[2026-04-01 13:53 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Hindi Ito Marites: PH milestones with Australia and Japan

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/podcasts-videos/hindi-ito-marites-philippines-milestones-australia-japan/

[2026-04-01 13:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia assessing how to protect Pacific nations from fuel shortages

Snippet: Motorists queue at a service station in Fiji on Tuesday night after the government announced a rapid price increase. (Supplied: Fiji News and Sports)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-01/australia-looks-to-help-pacific-islands-fuel-shortage-iran-war/106520750

[2026-04-01 13:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Metro Manila malls set adjusted operating hours for Holy Week 2026

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila mall operators have announced adjusted operating hours for the 2026 Holy Week, with most establishments scheduled to close on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/entertainment-lifestyle/life-times/metro-manila-malls-set-adjusted-operating-hours-for-holy-week-2026/2312166

[2026-04-01 13:33 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Only China can end the Iran war

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/only-china-can-end-the-iran-war/

[2026-04-01 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Palace: No holiday break for Marcos during Holy Week

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — There will be no holiday break for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the Holy Week, as he will continue overseeing government operations, Malacañang assured the public Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/news/palace-no-holiday-break-for-marcos-during-holy-week/2312188

[2026-04-01 13:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ne-Yo’s PMG taps Samuel Ku to lead Korea expansion

Snippet: PMG appoints veteran K-pop producer Samuel Ku to lead Korea office, aiming to launch globally competitive artists

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707551

[2026-04-01 13:26 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Redesigning U.S.-Japan security in a ‘two-peer’ nuclear era

Snippet: Late last year, the administration of Donald Trump released the National Security Strategy 2025, a document that carries a distinctly manifesto-like character. It reaffirms the maintenance of overwhelming U.S. military power and nuclear deterrence, prioritizes next-generation missile defense under the Golden Dome initiative and places the defense of Taiwan at the top of U.S.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/04/01/japan/redesigning-us-japan-security/

[2026-04-01 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Outstanding govt debt hits a record P18.16T in Feb

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The government’s outstanding debt hit a new record high in February driven primarily by additional domestic borrowing to fund national development projects.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/business/outstanding-govt-debt-hits-a-record-p1816t-in-feb/2312191

[2026-04-01 13:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Industry minister cracks down on claims of Ulsan oil sent to North Korea

Snippet: Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan has filed criminal complaints against several YouTubers over false claims that oil stored in Ulsan was diverted to North Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707493

[2026-04-01 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Bank of Japan survey finds business sentiments improving

Snippet: A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index chart at a securities firm Monday, March 23, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-economy-boj-inflation-rates-trump-0160ffb35fe09b8229ceafdcbe6b2c6d

[2026-04-01 13:14 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japanese banks to share data on fraudulent accounts from April 2027

Snippet: Japan's banking industry will begin sharing data on fraudulent accounts from April 2027 to curb scam-related losses, Masahiko Kato, new chairperson of the Japanese Bankers Association, said in a recent interview.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/01/banks-share-fraudulent-account/

[2026-04-01 13:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea now in World Government Bond Index: minister

Snippet: South Korea joined the World Government Bond Index on Wednesday, the finance chief said, expressing hopes that the inclusion will help stabilize the country's foreign exchange and financial markets.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707448

[2026-04-01 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil prices extend gains after record monthly rally as Iran war fuels supply worries

Snippet: Crude prices extended gains during Asia trading as escalating attacks in the Persian Gulf and U.S. President Donald Trump's signals on exiting the Iran conflict, even as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed,keep markets on edge.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/oil-prices-today-brent-wti.html

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan races to limit fallout from Chinese embassy break-in

Snippet: Chinese state media seized on the breach as proof of Japan’s militarism and ‘rampant far-right ideology’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3348549/japan-races-limit-fallout-chinese-embassy-break

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Underwater high-speed rail? Why China is building vast tunnels beneath the waves

Snippet: China is building new high-speed rail lines that dive underneath major waterways, providing fast services without disrupting shipping traffic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348533/how-china-building-faster-high-speed-railways-using-vast-underwater-tunnels

[2026-04-01 12:58 UTC+10:00] [residential development] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vanke posts record 88.56 billion yuan loss as China property market woes linger

Snippet: Result marks mainland Chinese property developer’s second consecutive full-year loss

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3348596/vanke-posts-record-8856-billion-yuan-loss-china-property-market-woes-linger

[2026-04-01 12:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea seeks UNESCO heritage status for ginseng, taekwondo traditions

Snippet: South Korea has applied for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status for its ginseng culture and is planning a future application for the training culture of its traditional martial art of taekwondo, the heritage authority said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707414

[2026-04-01 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eldrew Yulo goes for gold anew in World Cup Series Cairo

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Eldrew Yulo goes for gold anew as he resumes his FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup series campaign.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/sports/eldrew-yulo-goes-for-gold-anew-in-world-cup-series-cairo/2312159

[2026-04-01 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Needham's question] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China is always misunderstood and misrepresented

Snippet: By insisting on the superiority of its own standards of judgment and experience, Western dominance distorts the realities of other societies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3348381/why-china-always-misunderstood-and-misrepresented

[2026-04-01 12:27 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Asia markets rally on optimism Iran war could end soon

Snippet: April 1, 2026 12:27 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/asia-markets-rally-on-optimism-iran-war-could-end-soon/

[2026-04-01 12:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea to reopen all border walking trails for this year

Snippet: All 12 peace-themed walking routes near the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas will open for this year's program, the government announced Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707372

[2026-04-01 12:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea's monthly exports top $80b mark for 1st time in March

Snippet: South Korea's monthly exports breached the $80 billion mark for the first time ever in March, jumping nearly 50 percent from a year earlier on the back of record shipments of semiconductors, government data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707360

[2026-04-01 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Surfin Meta Digital Technology signs MOU with the Philippine Social Security System to explore digital financial service enhancements

Snippet: DAVOS, Switzerland, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philippines Social Security System (SSS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Singapore-based fintech firm Surfin Meta Digital Technology (Surfin) outlining areas of collaboration to modernize and digitally enable selected SSS financial service programs. The MOU serves as a framework for cooperation, with both parties identifying opportunities to improve service delivery for members, pensioners, and their beneficiaries, while supporting financial inclusion and operational efficiency across the national pension and social insurance system.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707355

[2026-04-01 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alex Eala intensifies training for clay season

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra "Alex" Eala intensified her training for the WTA clay season.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/sports/alex-eala-intensifies-training-for-clay-season/2312156

[2026-04-01 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pacquiao camp: Mayweather rematch a real fight, not exhibition

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The rematch between Filipino boxing great and undefeated American Floyd Mayweather Jr. on September 19 to be streamed live worldwide by Netflix is a legitimate professional bout and not an exhibition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/sports/pacquiao-camp-mayweather-rematch-a-real-fight-not-exhibition/2312154

[2026-04-01 12:08 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Scottish man linked to gang arrested in Indonesia’s Bali after Interpol issues red alert

Snippet: Steven Lyons is wanted in Spain and Britain in connection with organised crime, drug trafficking and money laundering

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3348595/scottish-man-linked-gang-arrested-indonesias-bali-after-interpol-issues-red-alert

[2026-04-01 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Rugby World Cup] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s Shibuya to fine litterbugs on the spot from June as visitor numbers surge

Snippet: The initiative, which will see offenders fined US$12.50, reflects a broader rethink of the ward’s earlier decision to remove public rubbish bins

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3348562/japans-shibuya-fine-litterbugs-spot-june-visitor-numbers-surge

[2026-04-01 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Empress Dowager Cixi and people in ancient China used animal faeces in beauty routines

Snippet: Cixi reportedly incorporated human breast milk into beauty routine to maintain youthful look

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3348550/why-empress-dowager-cixi-and-people-ancient-china-used-animal-faeces-beauty-routines

[2026-04-01 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Mandarin] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mandarin is replacing Cantonese. Offbeat AI fights back as Big Tech looks away

Snippet: Hong Kong-based tech firm Votee AI aims to replicate its model for other low-resource languages in Southeast Asia and Africa

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3347975/mandarin-replacing-cantonese-offbeat-ai-fights-back-big-tech-looks-away

[2026-04-01 11:44 UTC+10:00] [Crimea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russian military plane crashes into Crimea cliff, killing 29 people

Snippet: Technical problems were believed to ‌have caused ‌the crash, a report said, citing an initial assessment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3348594/russian-military-plane-crashes-crimea-cliff-killing-29-people

[2026-04-01 11:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Booyoung pays $75,000 childbirth bonus even to day-old hires

Snippet: Booyoung Group’s 100 million won ($75,000) childbirth bonus has already drawn wide attention in South Korea, where the world’s lowest birth rate has fueled a scramble for ideas to encourage families to have more children.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707239

[2026-04-01 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hanon Systems Supplies Highly Integrated Cooling Entity for Electric Vehicles

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanon Systems (KS:018880), a leading global automotive thermal management supplier and subsidiary of Hankook & Company Group, today announced the company is supplying its innovative highly integrated cooling entity for electric vehicles.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707228

[2026-04-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Roshi Pte Ltd.] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will surging fuel prices push Filipinos deeper into credit card debt?

Snippet: Analysts warn credit card use could increase further to partly cope with higher prices and reduced disposable incomes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3348579/will-surging-fuel-prices-push-filipinos-deeper-credit-card-debt

[2026-04-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Thought Leaders] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Between Islands] Filipino Professionals in Japan: Buds before the bloom

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/between-islands-filipino-professionals-japan-bloom/

[2026-04-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: 'A region rich in culture': Eurovision to launch inaugural Asia edition

Snippet: The main competition will be held in Vienna, Austria, in May. Source: Getty / Sebastian Reuter

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/eurovision-launches-inaugural-asia-edition-in-bangkok/6iqvy3io3

[2026-04-01 10:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set to rebound as Trump comments raise hopes of Iran war ending in weeks

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Wednesday, after statements from U.S. President Donald Trump raised hopes that the Iran war could be coming to an end soon.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/asia-markets-live-today-nikkei-kospi-boj-tankan-iran-war.html

[2026-04-01 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hotter Maundy Thursday until Easter Sunday likely over PH

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The entire archipelago can expect hotter, more humid weather from Maundy Thursday until Easter Sunday, the state weather agency said on Wednesday, advising the public to avoid outdoor activities, especially from late morning to mid-afternoon, to avoid fatigue, heat cramps, and heat exhaustion.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/news/hotter-maundy-thursday-until-easter-sunday-likely-over-ph/2312132

[2026-04-01 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Asean] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Middle East oil shock jolts EV demand, putting Chinese exports in fast lane

Snippet: Orders for Chinese NEVs are rising along with footfalls at EV dealerships both at home and overseas, according to Nomura analyst

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3348561/middle-east-oil-shock-jolts-ev-demand-putting-chinese-exports-fast-lane

[2026-04-01 10:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee, Indonesia's Prabowo set for summit talks with focus on defense cooperation

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung is set to hold summit talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday to discuss bilateral ties, with defense industry cooperation expected to be high on the agenda.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707137

[2026-04-01 10:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea fall to Austria in pre-World Cup friendly

Snippet: South Korea lost to Austria 1-0 in their pre-World Cup friendly match in Vienna on Tuesday, as the Taegeuk Warriors wrapped up their two-match European trip without a goal.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707118

[2026-04-01 10:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea in desperate search for offense following another goalless defeat

Snippet: South Korea got saddled with their second straight goalless defeat in Austria on Tuesday in what is becoming an increasingly frustrating buildup to the FIFA World Cup.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707112

[2026-04-01 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Japan allows divorced couples to negotiate joint custody of children for first time

Snippet: The new rules are the first major change to the country’s laws governing child-rearing in more than a century

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/01/japan-allows-divorced-couples-to-negotiate-joint-custody-of-children-for-first-time

[2026-04-01 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Tuchel retains World Cup hope for England after Palmer, Foden struggle in Japan loss

Snippet: England’s head coach Thomas Tuchel reacts during the International friendly soccer match between England and Japan in London, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 . (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/england-japan-tuchel-kane-bad61fb33610eb771288677f8dc53fcd

[2026-04-01 09:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Suzuki to go on rehab stint during Cubs' upcoming trip

Snippet: Japan’s Seiya Suzuki is tagged out at second base by Venezuela’s Gleyber Torres during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Japan, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/seiya-suzuki-cubs-87dfc46d284672c96da305187ac8ad96

[2026-04-01 09:45 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Service failures show MTR has work to do to uphold its reputation

Snippet: While disruptions are still relatively rare, stoppages and equipment failures risk undermining decades of good work by the MTR Corporation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3348509/service-failures-show-mtr-has-work-do-uphold-its-reputation

[2026-04-01 09:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: LA threatens to tow storage containers used by rebuilding Pacific Palisades residents

Snippet: Pacific Palisades residents, engrossed in hardship since many lost their homes to wildfires last year, could be headed for more challenges.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/us-news/la-threatens-to-tow-storage-containers-used-by-rebuilding-pacific-palisades-residents/

[2026-04-01 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s science awards system is flawed. Can reforms fix it?

Snippet: Beijing has rolled out new rules for investigating violations in scientific activities. So why are critics still pessimistic?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3345080/chinas-science-awards-system-plagued-shadowy-practices-can-reforms-fix-it

[2026-04-01 08:58 UTC+10:00] [Civil Division] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Couple convicted of stealing trade secrets for China loses US citizenship

Snippet: Case reflects the Trump administration’s stated goal of ‘maximally pursuing’ denaturalisation wherever legally possible

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348592/couple-convicted-stealing-trade-secrets-china-loses-us-citizenship

[2026-04-01 08:30 UTC+10:00] [Afghanistan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How selective outrage over Iran war exposes the limits of realpolitik

Snippet: From Iran to Afghanistan, the cold logic of ruthless pragmatism ensures human life and welfare are always the biggest casualties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3348165/how-selective-outrage-over-iran-war-exposes-limits-realpolitik

[2026-04-01 08:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Families' request to reopen Boeing criminal case tied to fatal 737 Max crashes is denied

Snippet: A family member wears a photo of a Boeing crash victim Danielle Moore before a hearing at federal court in Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/boeing-case-737-max-crashes-ethiopia-indonesia-787afe59b3185c138b0501a823dac478