Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-01 01:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El presidente de Indonesia Prabowo Subianto (izq) con la primera ministra japonesa Sanae Takaichi en la Casa de Huéspedes Akasaka en Tokio, el 31 de marzo del 2026. (Yoshikazu Tsuno/Pool Photo via AP)
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[2026-04-01 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Labor party] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Exclusive: the 2026 document is designed to provide ‘scaffolding’ for a long-term Labor government
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[2026-04-01 00:58 UTC+10:00] [Osaka] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The victim, a prosecutor herself, in 2024 accused Osaka’s then top prosecutor of raping her 6 years ago
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[2026-04-01 00:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — CJ Perez served as San Miguel Beer’s spark plug in a decisive third quarter attack as the Beermen rolled past the Macau Black Knights, 110-94 to get back on the winning track in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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[2026-04-01 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, left, is greeted by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for their lunch after they announced their statements at the Akasaka guesthouse in Tokyo Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Yoshikazu Tsuno/Pool Photo via AP)
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[2026-04-01 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Islamabad, Pakistan – When Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Monday that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar would travel to Beijing the following day, it reached for familiar language, highlighting the longstanding ties between the two nations.
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[2026-04-01 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Cameroon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Defeat to higher-ranked ‘Indomitable Lions’ in Fifa Series in Melbourne comes four days after win over World Cup-bound Curacao
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[2026-04-01 00:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Good day. Here are the stories of The Manila Times for Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
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[2026-04-01 00:05 UTC+10:00] [Afghanistan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pakistani foreign minister arrives in Beijing amid speculation that Tehran is seeking security guarantees from China
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[2026-04-01 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Andrei Caracut led Rain or Shine’s charged-up offense from the get-go, leading to the Elasto Painters’ lopsided 151-95 demolition of Blackwater Bossing to stay unbeaten in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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[2026-04-01 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said he would issue an executive order to impose a P50 price cap on every kilo of imported well-milled rice.
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[2026-04-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Huang Yiping] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As US-Israel war with Iran sends prices up, a monetary expert says impact on China depends on conflict’s severity, while higher energy costs are worrying
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[2026-03-31 23:33 UTC+10:00] [Eurovision] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: As the original event faces discord and boycotts on its 70th anniversary, Bangkok will host the inaugural spin-off
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[2026-03-31 23:21 UTC+10:00] [National Working Committee on Children and Women] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City should incorporate measures that ensure women and families thrive in its first five-year plan, State Councillor Shen Yiqin
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[2026-03-31 23:15 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered that more than 100 geographical features in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in the West Philippine Sea bear local names in government documents and official maps.
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[2026-03-31 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Washington’s change in direction is a ‘reminder’ that Beijing could play a more important role in global governance, researcher says
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[2026-03-31 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SINGAPORE — Asia faces the gravest fallout from the war on Iran and is confronting a major energy crisis, a global maritime analytics firm warned in an interview with Agence France-Presse on Tuesday.
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[2026-03-31 22:45 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: New York-based Gao Zhen was detained in 2024 during a family visit to China and then tried for ‘defaming national heroes’
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[2026-03-31 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Nepal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nepal has banned caste discrimination, yet many Dalits still live in poverty. Can a formal state apology inspire change?
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[2026-03-31 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HONG KONG, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hang Seng Indexes Company ('HSIL') and Korea Exchange ('KRX') today jointly announced the launch of the Hang Seng KRX HK-Korea Index Series, marking the first co-branded cross-market index collaboration between the two organisations and a significant step in deepening capital market connectivity between Hong Kong and Korea.
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[2026-03-31 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Get ready for the next Roe v. Wade — as a new Supreme Court case threatens to split the country, not over abortion, but over “birthright citizenship.”
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[2026-03-31 22:29 UTC+10:00] [Sabrewing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Designed for both military and civilian use, it has 7-tonne take-off weight and is the world’s heaviest cargo drone in full-scale flight
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[2026-03-31 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japan's sportswear king says rising costs of transporting goods its 'biggest concern'
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[2026-03-31 22:13 UTC+10:00] [Kuomintang] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Kuomintang chair Cheng Li-wun is expected to lead a delegation to mainland China from April 7 to 12
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[2026-03-31 22:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea has eased requirements for multiple-entry visas for Chinese visitors, Seoul's diplomatic mission in Beijing said Tuesday, in line with efforts to attract more tourists and enhance convenience for business travelers.
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[2026-03-31 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: PetroChina chairman addresses annual results conference as three Chinese vessels transit Strait of Hormuz and Iran passes law on transit fees
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[2026-03-31 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hub launches new cluster built with Huawei advanced chips, delivering 11,000 petaflops of computing power in push for home-grown tech
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[2026-03-31 21:54 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-31 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday announced the release of an additional P1.38 billion to support transport workers impacted by skyrocketing fuel costs.
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[2026-03-31 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TOKYO — French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Japan on Tuesday for a visit that initially aimed to strengthen partnerships in nuclear energy and space innovation but will now be dominated by the Middle East war.
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[2026-03-31 21:42 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will hold a plebiscite on April 11 to ratify the renaming of the Municipality of San Isidro and Barangay Sawata in Davao del Norte.
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[2026-03-31 21:35 UTC+10:00] [Sport] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The defender, a sole link between the past and present, is focused on nurturing young talent to help her country realise its 50-year plan
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[2026-03-31 21:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The National Assembly on Tuesday ratified the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates, marking South Korea's first free trade pact with a Middle Eastern country.
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[2026-03-31 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. and SINGAPORE, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blaize Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZAI, Nasdaq: BZAIW) ("Blaize"), a global leader in programmable, energy efficient AI computing, today announced the next phase of its collaboration with Nokia regarding joint validation and ecosystem engagement across Asia Pacific.
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[2026-03-31 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-31 21:20 UTC+10:00] [Reuters] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that Najib was liable for losses incurred by SRC International, a former subsidiary of 1MDB
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[2026-03-31 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Jeepney drivers who joined the Manila government’s free ride program will receive an additional P500 in daily cash assistance, on top of the P3,000 minimum subsidy given by the city government, Mayor Isko Moreno announced Tuesday.
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[2026-03-31 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 31, Fibocom announced that its Fx550 5G module (including FM550 M.2 form factor and FG550 LGA form factor), developed based on the Samsung Exynos Modem chipset, has officially entered large-scale mass production. The commercial launch of this product not only marks a significant milestone in the strategic collaboration between Fibocom and Samsung, but also provides high-performance and highly reliable connectivity solutions for global 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) and broadband IoT
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[2026-03-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Oysters] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: A death rate of up to 90%, attributed to warming seas, is threatening the trade in Hiroshima prefecture, which produces most of the country’s farmed oysters
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[2026-03-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland China users briefly access Apple Intelligence before the update vanishes, raising questions over compliance and regulatory approval
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[2026-03-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Shenzhen] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bryn Terfel’s journey as one of opera’s most commanding voices, from singing at King Charles’ coronation to Verbier Festival’s inaugural China edition
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[2026-03-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While the rich luxuriated using women, dogs, cats to fight off freezing temperatures, the poor slept in manure heaps and death was common
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[2026-03-31 20:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
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[2026-03-31 20:40 UTC+10:00] [Batam] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some Singaporean tourists to Batam say they have paid nearly US$200 to clear entry checks that should have been free for Southeast Asian visitors
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[2026-03-31 20:39 UTC+10:00] [Asia Times] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-31 20:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Over 100,000 police personnel will be deployed to secure peace and order, faster emergency response, and ensure public safety during the Holy Week, Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, said on Tuesday. Transportation Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez said at least five million travelers were expected to flock to terminals, seaports and airports.
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[2026-03-31 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Huawei Site Power Facility won the Global Best Practices Award 2025 from Frost & Sullivan for its continuous technological innovation and industry leadership. This award recognizes Huawei's outstanding contributions to the application of Virtual Power Plant (VPP) technologies and AI-powered green site solutions, highlighting its industry leadership in driving global operators' transition from traditional energy consumers to energy prosumers.
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[2026-03-31 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TAGAYTAY CITY, Philippines —The Philippines is now playing a major role in the development of track cycling in Asia with Tagaytay City and PhilCycling’s hosting of the 45th Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) Track Cycling Championships and 14th Asian Para Track Cycling Championships.
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[2026-03-31 20:12 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-31 20:09 UTC+10:00] [smart shipping] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pilot zones and more than 100 smart vessels are part of Beijing’s strategy to bolster maritime operations and address bottlenecks
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