Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-31 17:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea sought to persuade Russia to scrap its treaty with North Korea in the mid-1990s, declassified documents showed Tuesday, drawing a contrast to the countries' current relations as Moscow closely aligns with Pyongyang.
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[2026-03-31 17:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea sharply reacted to growing relations between South Korea and China in the mid-1990s, even threatening to establish formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan in retaliation, declassified dossiers showed Tuesday.
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[2026-03-31 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Makati Public Safety Department will implement road closures and traffic rerouting on Good Friday.
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[2026-03-31 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday announced a half-day work-from-home (WFH) setup for government employees on Wednesday in line with the country’s observation of Holy Week. The Palace issued Memorandum Circular 116, “to allow them to travel to and from the different in the country” for the long break. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro noted that remote work would be from 8 a.m.
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[2026-03-31 17:15 UTC+10:00] [Mindanao] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-31 17:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Strong Tesla-driven retail appetite fuels race for SpaceX exposure
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[2026-03-31 17:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Oil-linked supply crunch drives up prices of medical consumables, adding pressure on deficit-hit hospitals
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[2026-03-31 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. dismissed concerns over a possible food price spike, saying extreme projections linked to rising oil prices are unlikely and do not reflect government interventions.
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[2026-03-31 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday reiterated that China was “not a reliable partner” on the negotiating table despite ongoing talks on the possibility of joint oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea, particularly in areas within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
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[2026-03-31 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Highly practical content creator wows people with simple advice about deceptive property ads, avoiding flat-finding pitfalls
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[2026-03-31 16:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: An unusual performance unfolded in Seoul last weekend — one that drew attention on social media for offering free overnight stays in the Hannam-dong area. “Pavilion 72,” presented by the National Theater Company of Korea, began at 6 p.m. on Thursday and ran continuously for 72 hours until Sunday evening at the Zoom Arts Center in Yongsan-gu.
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[2026-03-31 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Un cartel indica que “el combustible diésel se ha agotado” en una gasolinera en Prajuab Kirikhan, Tailandia, el miércoles 18 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Grant Peck, Archivo)
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[2026-03-31 16:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea is launching its first strategic oil swap program, lending government crude reserves to refiners in exchange for future deliveries of alternative supplies, as tensions in the Middle East threaten key shipping routes.
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[2026-03-31 16:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: JTI Korea, a unit of Japan Tobacco International, is pushing deeper into Korea's competitive tobacco market with the launch of Ploom Aura, its most advanced device yet.
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[2026-03-31 16:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Amazon Web Services Korea said it plans to invest an additional 7 trillion won ($4.6 billion) in South Korea by 2031 to expand artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure, while stepping up the use of AI in cybersecurity.
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[2026-03-31 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: BEIJING — The Iran war is squeezing a global commodities market already pressured by China's export controls and stockpiling efforts.
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[2026-03-31 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — At least for now, Indonesian Janice Tjen is the highest rated player at the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings at No. 41.
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[2026-03-31 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alexandra "Alex" Eala will start her clay season with a pair of WTA 500 tournaments: the Linz Open and the Stuttgart Open.
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[2026-03-31 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amorepacific announced on March 27 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Viol Medical, an energy‑based medical device company, to collaborate in the beauty and medical device sectors. The collaboration aligns with Amorepacific's long‑term strategy to provide holistic beauty solutions that connect skincare with beauty devices.
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[2026-03-31 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda unveils a list of emerging Asian cities that are becoming hotspots for bar-hopping enthusiasts in 2026. These destinations offer unique nightlife experiences that are drawing attention from travelers seeking new adventures.
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[2026-03-31 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Zac Lomax is yet to make his Super Rugby Pacific debut since joining the Western Force. (AAP: David Woodley)
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[2026-03-31 16:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: LS Eco Energy said Tuesday that it will begin mass production of rare earth metals for defense applications within this year, positioning itself among the first non-Chinese players to build a supply chain in the sector.
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[2026-03-31 16:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Paik Jong-won, celebrity chef and CEO of restaurant franchise operator Theborn Korea, has said he will resume business expansion, following the resolution of most allegations raised against the company last year.
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[2026-03-31 16:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Antidepressant use among those under 19 more than doubles in five years
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[2026-03-31 16:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korea Ginseng Corp. said Tuesday it will rebrand as “KGC” in April, marking a strategic shift toward becoming a global health and wellness company.
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[2026-03-31 16:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Ilzat Kasymov, Uzbekistan’s deputy minister of investment, industry and trade, and Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young on Tuesday vowed to cooperate in deepening economic ties between Korea and Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
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[2026-03-31 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: South Korea on Tuesday proposed a supplementary budget worth 26.2 trillion won (about $17.1 billion) to ease the burden of rising energy prices on households and industries as the Middle east conflict has created a supply crunch.
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[2026-03-31 16:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: LG Electronics put every Korea-based executive through a two-day AI transformation program at its Digital Park campus in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, as the company moves to integrate artificial intelligence into all its operations.
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[2026-03-31 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A currency trader talks on the phone near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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[2026-03-31 15:43 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 15:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-03-31 15:33 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The won is at a 17-year low, parliament is in damage control mode and shop shelves are being stripped clean of plastic bags
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[2026-03-31 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Indonesia urged warring parties in the Middle East "to respect international humanitarian law" after three of its peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon.
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[2026-03-31 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is set to take part in the first Eurovision Song Contest held in the Asian continent, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), global entertainment company Voxovation, and S2O Productions announced on Tuesday.
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[2026-03-31 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Shanghai West Bund opened in 2023 as the first MGM-branded city hotel in mainland China. Located in Shanghai's West Bund area near major art landmarks such as the West Bund Museum and Tank Shanghai, the hotel has become part of the area's cultural scene, combining art, luxury, entertainment, and its signature S.H.O.W.
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[2026-03-31 15:12 UTC+10:00] [Asean] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Cambodia’s scam industry exodus to Jollibee’s meaning to overseas Filipinos, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
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[2026-03-31 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Kenya] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New financing breathes life into long-stalled Standard Gauge Railway extension across African country at estimated cost of US$5.4 billion
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[2026-03-31 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: LAO CAI, Vietnam, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid the rapid growth of international education in Asia and rising demand for British-standard programmes closer to home, Ardingly College Vietnam officially announced its launch, introducing an authentic British boarding school model to Vietnam.
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[2026-03-31 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Exclusive Content] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-31 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Experienced leader, Steven Xie, to serve as Executive Vice President & Managing Director, based in Malaysia
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[2026-03-31 14:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TOKYO — Asian stocks fell sharply in early trade Tuesday and oil prices rose as the Middle East crisis further escalated with US President Donald Trump threatening to destroy Iran's main export terminal.
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[2026-03-31 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: India's telecom giant Bharti Airtel has raised $1 billion for its data center arm — Nxtra Data — from private equity firms Alpha Wave, Carlyle and Anchorage Capital, underscoring a growing global interest in the sector.
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[2026-03-31 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: PALU, Indonesia (AP) — Rescue teams raced early Tuesday to find 27 people believed to be drifting on a raft in Indonesian waters a day after their boat sank in rough seas.
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[2026-03-31 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: HONG KONG (AP) — China’s factory activity expanded in March, ending two months of contraction, the government said Tuesday, but analysts say prolonged impacts of the Iran war could weigh on growth.
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[2026-03-31 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Service Commission (CSC) issued a resolution to support government agencies in transitioning from traditional, process-driven personnel management to a modern, competency-based human resource system aimed at improving public service delivery.
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[2026-03-31 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said he would spend Holy Week in his hometown, Ilocos Norte as he encouraged the public to renew their commitment to faith in his message.
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[2026-03-31 13:49 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The Philippines is uniquely exposed to the surging oil price caused by the war in the Middle East. The government is facing protests and widespread anger
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[2026-03-31 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday led the opening of the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX) Contract Package 4 Aliaga–Cabanatuan Section, a four-lane segment expected to enhance connectivity across Central Luzon.
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[2026-03-31 13:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea plans to spend 433.9 billion won ($285 million) through 2030 to expand scientific survey and other research projects on the easternmost islets of Dokdo, officials said Tuesday.
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[2026-03-31 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SYDNEY, Australia — A host of tech giants including Facebook and YouTube are under investigation for potentially breaching Australia's world-leading social media ban for under-16s, the nation's online watchdog said Tuesday.
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