Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-27 00:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: TOKYO (AP) — A man brandishing a knife stabbed a woman in a Pokemon store in downtown Tokyo before turning the knife on himself, leaving both dead, Japanese police said Thursday.
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[2026-03-27 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurophet (Co-CEOs Jake Junkil Been and Donghyeon Kim), an artificial intelligence (AI) solution company for brain disorders diagnosis and treatment, announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Alzheimer's Network for Treatment and Diagnostics (ALZ-NET).
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[2026-03-27 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pinkfong Company, the global entertainment company behind Baby Shark, today announced a collaboration with HYBE's AI voice technology company Supertone to expand fan-driven content creation for its new IP, REDREX.
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[2026-03-26 23:40 UTC+10:00] [Mindanao] [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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[2026-03-26 23:32 UTC+10:00] [Ateneo de Manila University] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A Philippine senator wants Filipinos to hold Trump accountable for their surging fuel bills. But public anger has a different target
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[2026-03-26 23:21 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim said he talked with Iran and other countries as part of efforts to facilitate peace in the Middle East
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[2026-03-26 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Premia, Korea's only hybrid service carrier, announced that it has entered an interline partnership with Thailand's national flag carrier, Thai Airways, with joint transportation services set to commence on March 30.
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[2026-03-26 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko have signed a friendship treaty aimed at deepening ties.
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[2026-03-26 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Philippine Defense Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro Jr, calls for the Strait of Hormuz to be 'opened immediately' but wishes to determine the conditions for its reopening based on the expectations of economic stakeholders, particularly insurers.
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[2026-03-26 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Move to comply with US sanctions sparks backlash, with China’s top computing body threatening to blacklist the AI conference
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[2026-03-26 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Coco Tsoi, who lives with ataxia, is poised to make her overseas debut in the Glico Paragolf Championship in Japan next week
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[2026-03-26 22:31 UTC+10:00] [Pony AI] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Partners aim to operate thousands of robotaxis in various European cities over the next few years after starting in Zagreb, Croatia, ‘soon’
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[2026-03-26 22:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Satellite imagery has revealed a large-scale industrial complex in North Korea that analysts say may indicate an expansion of the country’s military drone program, according to a US-based monitoring outlet.
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[2026-03-26 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HONG KONG, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China Mobile held the opening ceremony for its Global Intelligence Center today in Hong Kong, under the theme "Intelligence Connects All, Computing Ignites a New Chapter."
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[2026-03-26 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The report is proposing prison sentences of up to 10 years for K.P. Sharma Oli and other top government officials
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[2026-03-26 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Kuomintang] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ko also banned from running for the island’s top office for six years, ruling out a run in 2028
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[2026-03-26 21:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea will join a multinational military meeting to discuss the issue of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz at France's request, officials said Thursday.
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[2026-03-26 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Indonesia's fintech lending (P2P lending) industry continues to demonstrate strong growth. Data from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) shows that outstanding loans from fintech lending reached IDR 98.54 trillion as of January 2026, growing 25.52% year-on-year.
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[2026-03-26 21:37 UTC+10:00] [Humanoid Robot Half Marathon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: More than 300 humanoid machines representing at least 100 company and university teams will compete in the race on April 19 in Beijing E-Town
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[2026-03-26 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The “Nation’s Girl Group” Bini will headline a Global Spin Live event at the Grammy Museum on April 21, following their scheduled historic debut at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
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[2026-03-26 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Liaoning province] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Czech brand’s mainland sales declined from 341,000 in 2018 to around 15,000 last year as domestic carmakers’ EVs won market share
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[2026-03-26 21:22 UTC+10:00] [Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Beijing-based company had a challenging 2025 after local e-commerce giant JD.com jumped into food and grocery deliveries
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[2026-03-26 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Thursday revised down its growth forecast for South Korea to 1.7 percent this year amid a prolonged conflict in the Middle East, according to Seoul's finance ministry.
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[2026-03-26 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Journal says China should target boost stage, when ballistic missiles are slower, lack manoeuvrability and emit an intense heat signature
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[2026-03-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cardiac arrest kills educator with punishing work schedule who held controversial views on liberal arts study; was praised for pragmatism
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[2026-03-26 20:56 UTC+10:00] [Narendra Modi] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The bus had around 50 passengers, many of whom managed to escape
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[2026-03-26 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SUZUKA, Japan — Four-time world champion Max Verstappen was involved in a flashpoint ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix on Thursday when he refused to start his press conference until an English journalist had left the room.
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[2026-03-26 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Scarborough Shoal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Satellite remote sensing and ship monitoring are among technologies used to cover the 3.5 million sq km of water, some in disputed areas
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[2026-03-26 20:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Gen.G tipped as the team to beat in South Korea’s premier LoL competition
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[2026-03-26 20:12 UTC+10:00] [lidar sensor makers] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hesai will spend US$28.9 million this year to design and manufacture ‘eyes and muscles’ for robots, creating a new growth engine
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[2026-03-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing could also spearhead areas like AI governance and play greater role in promoting economic prosperity, he adds
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[2026-03-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Xue Lan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Stronger oversight needed as unchecked AI risks undermining jobs and data security, government advisers urge at the Boao Forum for Asia
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[2026-03-26 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the much-anticipated reveal of the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, La Bourriche 133 has achieved a milestone leap, securing its place in the prestigious 50 Best at No. 48. Driven by a distinct original philosophy and a continuously evolving culinary expression, the modern seafood destination has achieved this recognition just over two years after opening in 2023.
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[2026-03-26 19:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Top seed Tennielle Madis outclassed Althea Faye Ong, 6-2, 6-0, Thursday to reach the semifinal round of the inaugural Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) Women's National Open at the San Carlos Tennis Center in Negros Occidental.
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[2026-03-26 19:41 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City golden girl adds to fast-growing medal haul with elimination race success in the Philippines
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[2026-03-26 19:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Lee Geun-an, a former police officer and the infamous “torture technician” of South Korea’s authoritarian regimes in the 1970s and ’80s, died Wednesday at the age of 88, according to local media.
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[2026-03-26 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix race at the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
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[2026-03-26 19:30 UTC+10:00] [oil] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Markets might be convinced Trump will chicken out again, but that won’t reassure Asian nations scrambling to deal with energy shortages
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[2026-03-26 19:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Sam Chun Dang Pharm has surged to become the new heavyweight of Korea’s Kosdaq, as investor enthusiasm builds around its next-generation drug pipeline, including oral insulin and a weight-loss pill.
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[2026-03-26 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) named an acting director for its Highway Patrol Group to replace his predecessor who resigned over allegations of sexual harassment.
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[2026-03-26 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BEIJING, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When the 2026 Global South Financiers Forum opened on Wednesday, officials, bankers, business leaders and representatives of international organizations from more than 30 countries and regions gathered here with the aim of joining hands to bolster more inclusive and sustainable financial cooperation.
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[2026-03-26 19:10 UTC+10:00] [The Star] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The incident in Penang sparked public outrage after a 38-second video of the act went viral
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[2026-03-26 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Justin Quiban endured a rollercoaster round under punishing heat and relentless pressure from a surging pack, rescuing a 70 with a clutch birdie on the 17th to cling to a two-shot lead over Korean Taewon Ha after Thursday’s gripping third round of the ICTSI Lakewood Championship in Cabanatuan City.
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[2026-03-26 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Under a blazing sun and suffocating pressure, Florence Bisera delivered nerves of steel when it mattered most, draining a clutch four-foot birdie putt to outlast Lois Kaye Go in a gripping three-way, four-hole playoff and seize the ICTSI Lakewood Championship crown in unforgettable fashion.
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[2026-03-26 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pocketing and China Win headline the trainer’s team as he sends nine horses to the races on Sunday
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[2026-03-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s economy is more resilient than most, but a decline in global demand sparked by the war would hurt Chinese exporters, analyst warns
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[2026-03-26 18:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SK Biopharmaceuticals said Thursday it has officially launched its epilepsy drug Cenobamate in China, marking the start of full-scale commercialization in one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical markets.
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[2026-03-26 18:55 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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[2026-03-26 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In this photo released by Belarus’ Presidential Press Service, North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, left, and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko greet each other during official meeting ceremony in Pyongyang, North Korea, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (Belarus’ Presidential Press Service via AP)
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