Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-28 15:31 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: The Japanese government adopted Friday a new basic plan for science and technology policy, which for the first time calls for promoting research and development activities on technologies for military-civilian dual-use goods.
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[2026-03-28 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Malaysia’s sovereign cloud to Vietnam’s data curbs, critics say the rush to regulate will deter investment
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[2026-03-28 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Pacific Ocean] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: We check into the Mondrian Gold Coast, the first venture in Australia by the boutique brand, established by legendary hotelier and Studio 54 co-founder Ian Schrager
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[2026-03-28 15:00 UTC+10:00] [US-China trade war] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US lift giant Otis is riding a growing trend for retrofitting older buildings in China, as new construction projects remain thin on the ground
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[2026-03-28 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Negros Occidental 3rd District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez will file a bill that will create a system for a faster, more proactive economic crisis response, including a fund worth at least P50 billion to be released once a state of emergency is declared.
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[2026-03-28 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Several roads in Pasay City will be closed early Sunday for a running event, according to the Pasay Traffic and Parking Management Office.
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[2026-03-28 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy talks to a team member during the third practice session of the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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[2026-03-28 14:29 UTC+10:00] [Clara Chan Ka-chai] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong government-backed investor says strong returns and co-investment flows are reinforcing the region’s appeal to global capital
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[2026-03-28 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor Lee Sang-bo, known for his roles in television dramas such as “Miss Monte-Cristo” and “Private Lives,” has died at the age of 44, his agency confirmed Friday.
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[2026-03-28 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Changes to doctrine and force structure are needed to realise the armed forces’ dream of becoming a 21st century military
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[2026-03-28 13:55 UTC+10:00] [Nepal uprising 2025] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Oli says he will fight the ‘vindictive’ arrest, as former home minister Ramesh Lekhak is also detained
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[2026-03-28 13:45 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-28 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Japan formalized fresh financing agreements for two major infrastructure projects aimed at improving urban mobility in Metro Manila and regional connectivity in Mindanao, reinforcing bilateral cooperation under the government’s infrastructure drive.
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[2026-03-28 13:10 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-28 13:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) is set to raise a Code White Alert for Holy Week.
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[2026-03-28 13:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The number of foreign students studying in South Korea has surpassed 310,000 for the first time, government data showed Saturday.
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[2026-03-28 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: At Beijing’s urging, an industry largely built on discounting must hold the line on prices and convince buyers to pay for better technology
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[2026-03-28 12:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The foreign ministers of South Korea and Ukraine have agreed to make efforts to resolve the issue of two North Korean soldiers captured during the Russia-Ukraine war in accordance with international law and humanitarian principles, Seoul's foreign ministry said Saturday.
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[2026-03-28 12:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo will look for his players to make quick transitions in their pre-World Cup friendly match against Ivory Coast near London this weekend.
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[2026-03-28 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BRINGING THE VIENNA BOYS CHOIR TO MANILA Ovation Productions and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) are collaborating on the two-show performance of the world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir on April 26 and 27 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater arranged through the Austrian Embassy. In photo are Ovation Productions’ Renen and Celinda Pe de Guia with CCP President Kaye Tinga on the right meeting to confirm their collaboration on the project.
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[2026-03-28 12:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has assessed relations between North Korea and China as being put on a "new high stage" in his message to Chinese President Xi Jinping, Pyongyang's state media reported Saturday.
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[2026-03-28 12:30 UTC+10:00] [waterboarding] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lee Geun-an, who was notorious for using methods such as ‘chicken roasting’ and water torture on victims, did not regret his past
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[2026-03-28 12:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alexandra "Alex" Eala is set for a Madrid Open return, continuing her clay season in the WTA 1000 tournament in Spain.
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[2026-03-28 12:11 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: After the U.S. retreat from action on climate change under President Donald Trump and a timid set of new goals from China, attention focused on India — the world’s third-largest polluter — to provide fresh momentum in global efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
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[2026-03-28 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Commuters are choosing cheaper and faster rail travel over costly planes and cars
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[2026-03-28 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Teenage boys use their mobile phone in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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[2026-03-28 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Political parties condemn Robin Padilla’s Sabah claim, affirming the oil-rich state’s irreplaceable role in Malaysia’s federation
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[2026-03-28 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fate of ‘right-hand man’ deepens mystery around former Guangdong governor and Xinjiang party chief who has not been seen for months
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[2026-03-28 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bizarre online escapology caper turns serious as firefighters forced to untie man who ‘could have died’ from restraints around his neck
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[2026-03-28 11:15 UTC+10:00] [biaoju] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In imperial China, services of armed martial artists, or biaoju, ensured delivery on risky routes. Their image has since been romanticised
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[2026-03-28 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Oil is up, coal is back and so are fuel queues. As the Middle East burns, Southeast Asia dusts off an old plan to rewire its future
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[2026-03-28 10:46 UTC+10:00] [Colorado] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Born in China, Lee eventually moved to the US, where he gained prominence for his involvement in high-profile cases
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[2026-03-28 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Although there is no room for complacency, recent subject rankings demonstrate the city’s sustained excellence across diverse disciplines
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[2026-03-28 08:30 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the race for orbital energy heats up, China’s ambitious plan to build solar stations in space could boost its strategic influence beyond our atmosphere
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[2026-03-28 07:08 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
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[2026-03-28 07:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Nevada at Washington State — Prime Video
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[2026-03-28 06:59 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-28 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Iran’s Sardar Azmoun controls the ball during the Asian Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Japan and Iran at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi, File)
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[2026-03-28 06:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Three years, five months, six days, a period of seconds…for the ARMY and anyone BTS curious, the Netflix event BTS: The Comeback Live: ARIRANG brings a long pop music hiatus to a close. Going live on Saturday, March 21st, 8pm Seoul, South Korea time – bright and early here in America – BTS brings out a set that features highlights from their brand-new album (ARIRANG was released March 20th) and a full round of greetings from all seven members of
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[2026-03-28 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines- The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru) concluded its Gender and Development (GAD) lecture and forum series, highlighting the significant contributions of women in the Philippine peace process.
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[2026-03-28 05:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Belarus has announced plans to open an embassy in North Korea following talks between President Alexander Lukashenko and DPRK leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang. The two leaders signed a Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, aiming for deeper coordination at a time of “global transformation.”
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[2026-03-28 05:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The rare primate, also known as a Roxellana snub-nosed monkey, was born less than a year after one male and two females were transferred to Beauval in April 2025. Zoo director Rodolphe Delord described the birth as a powerful symbol for species conservation and for ties between France and China.
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[2026-03-28 04:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Visitantes observan un automóvil híbrido en una sala de exposición de BYD en Pekín, China, el jueves 26 de marzo de 2026. (Foto AP/Ng Han Guan)
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[2026-03-28 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Tech circles from Silicon Valley to Shenzhen buzzed when Meta acquired Manus, a Singaporean AI startup with Chinese roots, for $2 billion late last year.
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[2026-03-28 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordSaturday, 28 Marchloading
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[2026-03-28 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuSaturday, 28 Marchloading
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[2026-03-28 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordSaturday, 28 Marchloading
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[2026-03-28 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchSaturday, 28 Marchloading
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[2026-03-28 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: KATHMANDU — Nepal’s rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah was sworn in as the new prime minister on Friday, after issuing his victory message in a rap song, urging unity.
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[2026-03-28 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ALL of a sudden, the tensions in the West Philippine Sea subside. While the times just past saw frequent altercations between the China Coast Guard (CCG) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) over their respective assertions of sovereignty over the contested waters, the sudden outbreak of hostilities between the United States-Israel tandem on the one hand and Iran on the other now appears to have worked wonders.
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