Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-03-31 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Collective is a regional network of senior communications strategists across six Southeast Asian markets to guide Japanese companies in building trusted and respected corporate and brand presence overseas
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[2026-03-31 13:17 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-31 13:16 UTC+10:00] [Astro] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Many Malaysians celebrate the singer’s engagement to the lawmaker, seeing it as a triumph over past heartbreak and a challenge to societal norms
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[2026-03-31 13:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s central bank chief nominee Shin Hyun-song on Tuesday downplayed concerns over a more hawkish monetary stance, stressing the need for flexibility in responding to economic conditions rather than adhering to rigid policy labels.
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[2026-03-31 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A sign announcing ‘Diesel fuel has run out’ is displayed on a gas staton, in Prajuab Kirikhan, Thailand, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Grant Peck, file)
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[2026-03-31 13:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Shin Hyun-song, nominee for governor of the Bank of Korea, said Tuesday there are no major concerns over the current level of the local currency, emphasizing that dollar liquidity remains ample.
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[2026-03-31 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Jiangsu] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global instability fails to deter Chinese holidaymakers with airlines selling 2.04 million tickets in the lead-up to Ching Ming Festival
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[2026-03-31 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Even in times of war, the Duterte family is still the favorite of fake news peddlers.
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[2026-03-31 12:53 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-31 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Oil prices reversed course to drop in early Asia trading as traders assess President Donald Trump's statements on ending the war in Iran.
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[2026-03-31 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: China's official gauge for manufacturing activity rose more than expected in March, marking its strongest performance in a year and snapping two months of declines.
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[2026-03-31 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The driver in the viral gas-and-run incident over the weekend has surrendered, police said Tuesday.
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[2026-03-31 12:04 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: March 31, 2026 — 12:04pm
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[2026-03-31 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Democratic Progressive Party] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Taiwan retaliates against countries that have changed its name in official systems, but analysts and lawmakers warn measures could backfire
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[2026-03-31 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Abandoned youngster tells returning mother that he is ‘a little man who can take care of himself’; cleaner who cared for him is left in tears
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[2026-03-31 11:51 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-31 11:31 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Beijing: In a long-haul truck parked by the roadside in Beijing’s northern fringes, Mrs Leng’s husband is taking a kip on a thin mattress that has been propped behind the driver’s seat.
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[2026-03-31 11:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea will face Austria in their next men's football friendly match at full strength, with a couple of key attackers ready to roll after being limited in their previous contest, head coach Hong Myung-bo said.
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[2026-03-31 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Critics oppose the return of Japanese troops over Tokyo’s lack of a formal apology for the wartime abuse of Filipino ‘comfort women’
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[2026-03-31 11:00 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-31 11:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: World Vision is sounding the alarm about food insecurity in the Asia Pacific. Source: Getty
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[2026-03-31 10:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to fall Tuesday as the conflict in the Middle East keeps investors jittery, with crude oil prices continuing to rise.
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[2026-03-31 10:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The entire archipelago would continue to experience generally fair weather, and Metro Manila's temperature would hit 37 degrees Celsius, falling under the extreme caution category, the state-run weather agency said on Tuesday.
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[2026-03-31 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Mixue Group] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Luckin, Lucky Cup, Cotti and Nowwa are expanding quickly overseas, but analysts warn success depends on consumer experience and quality
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[2026-03-31 10:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The UN Human Rights Council has adopted this year's UN resolution on North Korea's human rights situation, co-sponsored by South Korea and 49 other nations.
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[2026-03-31 10:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: This report is from this week's CNBC's The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what's driving the world's second-largest economy. You can subscribe here.
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[2026-03-31 10:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: As ties with Washington sour, China is reviving a cold war strategy to defend against a US attack
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[2026-03-31 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The number of visitors at South Korea’s national parks continued to rise in 2025, extending the post-COVID recovery trend.
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[2026-03-31 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From trade with China to the Middle East conflict and resulting energy shock, Brussels’ agenda has been repeatedly knocked off course
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[2026-03-31 08:55 UTC+10:00] [Chinese Exclusion Act] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Supreme Court decision looms, Chinese nationals find themselves at the centre of disputed core constitutional issue: who is an American?
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[2026-03-31 08:30 UTC+10:00] [Afghanistan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New Delhi’s courtship of Kabul is powered by realpolitik as the imperatives of security, strategy and connectivity converge
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[2026-03-31 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: New York at Seattle — TBS
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