Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-31 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines -- Sen. Win Gatchalian sought to limit Filipino youth's access to digital platforms, for their protection, following Indonesia’s enforcement of a social media ban for minors under 16.
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[2026-03-31 00:54 UTC+10:00] [Narita] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Stability in the Middle East is vital for Japan, which relies on the region for over 90 per cent of its crude oil imports
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[2026-03-31 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) has partnered with the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) to expand livelihood opportunities for urban poor communities.
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[2026-03-31 00:39 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 24-year-old reaches podium in every event she enters while Law Ching-kiu, 16, emerges as a breakout star
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[2026-03-31 00:25 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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[2026-03-31 00:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — GMA News on Monday announced a renewed commitment to its “Serbisyong Totoo” mandate, reinforcing its push for truthful, balanced and credible journalism as it adapts to a rapidly evolving media landscape.
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[2026-03-31 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Around 83,000 passengers benefited from the free jeepney rides launched by the Manila City government on its first day of operations.
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[2026-03-30 23:55 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Background image by Eloisa Lopez/Reuters
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[2026-03-30 23:39 UTC+10:00] [Kuomintang] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The trip signals Washington’s frustration with budget impasse, but analysts say real power over Taiwan policy rests with the White House
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[2026-03-30 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Manila Police District (MPD) on Monday said roads will be closed on Good Friday for the procession of the Nazarene.
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[2026-03-30 23:29 UTC+10:00] [Campus Bulletin] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: The University of the Philippines Geodetic Engineering Club (UP GE Club) is set to mark a new milestone as it officially launches the National Geodetic Engineering Summit (NatGES) 2026, marking the rebranding of its long-running flagship event, formerly known as the Geodetic Engineering Students Conference (GESC).
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[2026-03-30 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A worker inspects liquefied petroleum gas cylinders, arranged for customer delivery at a distribution centre on the outskirts of Amritsar, India, Friday, March 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Prabhjot Gill)
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[2026-03-30 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Redefining Care, Reimagining Living
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[2026-03-30 22:30 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Vast hog farms – some rising 26 storeys high – have caused China’s pig herd to swell, but consumers dislike the industrially produced meat
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[2026-03-30 22:02 UTC+10:00] [Xinhua] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s sci-fi industry has built on the success of breakout hits like ‘The Three-Body Problem’, with revenues up over 15 per cent last year
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[2026-03-30 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A strong preliminary magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean on Monday, officials said.
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[2026-03-30 21:30 UTC+10:00] [FreeMalaysiaToday] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Surge in fuel prices threatens to wipe out any narrow margins and push the cost of doing business higher, trade associations say
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[2026-03-30 21:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A group of lawyers on Monday said they will file an impeachment complaint before the House of Representatives against Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia and six commissioners, citing alleged violations of election laws and betrayal of public trust.
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[2026-03-30 21:23 UTC+10:00] [Min Aung Hlaing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Min Aung Hlaing has ruled Myanmar since 2021 when he ordered a coup toppling the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi
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[2026-03-30 21:18 UTC+10:00] [Zurich] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rising star scientist returns to China to undertake cutting-edge research in the field of cold atoms
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[2026-03-30 21:05 UTC+10:00] [South Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-30 21:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's energy minister sought Monday to ease fears over shortages of plastic rubbish bags after sales in Seoul jumped nearly fivefold due to energy supply concerns sparked by the Middle East war.
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[2026-03-30 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 19-year-old won his first Grand Prix race earlier this month in Shanghai, and followed it up immediately with a second win in Japan
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[2026-03-30 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Young people in China view food delivery as a hybrid form of dating, offering light physical activity that can alleviate stress and fatigue
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[2026-03-30 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The PBA Office of the Commissioner slapped a P20,000 fine on mercurial Converge forward Calvin Abueva last Monday following his post-game rant against officiating in the FiberXers’ 99-93 loss to the Barangay Ginebra Kings.
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[2026-03-30 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Exclusive Content] [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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[2026-03-30 20:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: LG Chem, South Korea's leading chemical company, has secured 27,000 tons of naphtha from Russia amid a potential supply shortage caused by the war in the Middle East, the industry ministry and business circles said Monday.
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[2026-03-30 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TAGAYTAY CITY, Philippines —Japan’s Kaiya Ota earned his niche in the Tagaytay CT Velodrome by setting a new Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) Track Cycling Championships elite men sprint record in the qualifying round before eventually winning the gold medal with relative ease.
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[2026-03-30 20:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's bourse operator said Monday it had identified 76 suspected illegal short-selling cases in the first year since launching a real-time monitoring system and referred them to authorities for investigation.
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[2026-03-30 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya is interviewed at the parliament in Tokyo, on March 18, 2026. (Ren Onuma/Kyodo News via AP)
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[2026-03-30 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HANGZHOU, China, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On the afternoon of March 27, a major exhibition exploring daily life and dress in China's Southern Song Dynasty (1127—1279) opened at the China National Silk Museum, Hangzhou. Titled Unveiling the Wardrobe of the Southern Song Dynasty, the exhibition brings together rare textiles and artifacts to reconstruct the lives of two historical figures.
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[2026-03-30 20:45 UTC+10:00] [Standard Chartered] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: BOCHK’s real estate loans were mainly to state-backed enterprises including Vanke, the latest mainland developer to come under pressure
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[2026-03-30 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Hong Kong deepens its integration into the Greater Bay Area, English proficiency matters even more: it helps Hong Kong preserve its role as a global commercial and innovation centre and act effectively as a bridge between mainland China and the rest of the world.
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[2026-03-30 20:32 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-30 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Football Association of Hong Kong] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City team are missing a host of players for dead-rubber match in Kochi, with neither team able to reach next year’s finals in Saudi Arabia
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[2026-03-30 20:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SCBX, the Thai financial group partnered with Korea's Kakao Bank in a virtual banking venture, has set up a new subsidiary that will later serve as the corporate entity for the digital lender.
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[2026-03-30 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Fresh from a rampant qualification and a win over Brazil, Hajime Moriyasu’s side want to make another statement with a first victory over England
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[2026-03-30 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BEIJING, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a news report from China Daily:
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[2026-03-30 19:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: In Seoul’s Gangnam-gu, amid glass towers and the global pulse of K-pop, a 3.5-kilometer boulevard named Tehran-ro runs through the city’s economic core. More than a hub for technology firms and financial institutions, its name reflects a moment when Korea and Iran, both undergoing economic transformation, chose cooperation over distance.
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[2026-03-30 19:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The ASEAN Culture House is showcasing textile traditions in an exhibition titled “Weaving Hands, Women’s Time: Textile Crafts of ASEAN” in Busan.
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[2026-03-30 19:30 UTC+10:00] [property market] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While the country’s economy and currency are struggling, Japan’s property fundamentals remain strong
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[2026-03-30 19:23 UTC+10:00] [Oil] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Stock markets in Asia drop sharply, with investors nervous over escalation of Middle East conflict
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[2026-03-30 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Seattle Kraken (32-29-11, in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (37-28-9, in the Pacific Division)
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[2026-03-30 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEIJING — Air China restarted direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang on Monday after a six-year hiatus, another sign isolated North Korea is gradually opening up following the resumption of train services between the capitals.
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[2026-03-30 18:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hwang Seok-hee has subtitled more than 600 Hollywood films, including 'Deadpool' and 'Project Hail Mary'
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[2026-03-30 18:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Outgoing Tanzanian envoy to Korea Togolani Edriss Mavura and Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young discussed Tanzania-Korea relations and Africa Day cooperation on Monday.
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[2026-03-30 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Klang] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The case sparked social media comments about drink-driving and ‘always the same group of people’ when it came to car crashes
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[2026-03-30 18:26 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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[2026-03-30 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Subic Bay] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mok has been sailing since he was 7, and repped Hong Kong at the 1994 Asian Games before his history-making finish at the Rolex China Sea Race
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[2026-03-30 18:09 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 30, 2026 18:09 | News
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