[2026-03-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Demand shock’: China cannot escape the impact of a long Iran war, analyst warns

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

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347932/demand-shock-china-cannot-escape-impact-long-iran-war-analyst-warns

[2026-03-26 18:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK Biopharma launches epilepsy drug in China

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703635

[2026-03-26 18:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [단독] 주한미군 ‘핵·재래식 통합’ 전담조직 신설…연합사 아닌 미군 단독 부서로 운영

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703623

[2026-03-26 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un sign friendship treaty in Pyongyang

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)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-belarus-kim-jong-un-lukashenko-b29fe37a9468d03e22be2f6121b3ac7b

[2026-03-26 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pullman Danang Beach Resort Responds to Rising Bleisure Travel with Expanded Business and Leisure Facilities

Snippet: DANANG, Vietnam, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As global travel patterns continue to evolve, "bleisure" travel, which combines business trips with leisure experiences, has become a significant trend in the hospitality industry. According to the 2026 Travel Outlook Report by Agoda, 76% of business travelers across Asia-Pacific plan to combine work trips with leisure time.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703603

[2026-03-26 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Labor demands ₱5,000 monthly wage subsidy for 5M workers as prices soar

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Organized labor called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to include the over five million minimum wage earners in the government's cash-support program to ease the impact of the rising costs fueled by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/news/labor-demands-5000-monthly-wage-subsidy-for-5m-workers-as-prices-soar/2308156

[2026-03-26 18:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul’s fine dining scene shines as 6 restaurants land on Asia’s 50 Best list

Snippet: South Korea’s fine dining scene secured a strong showing on this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, with six Seoul establishments earning places on the 2026 ranking unveiled Wednesday in Hong Kong.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703576

[2026-03-26 18:14 UTC+10:00] [K-pop] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US comedian Seth Herzog apologises over ‘offensive’ BTS joke

Snippet: Herzog’s remarks sparked backlash from fans ahead of the K-pop band’s American TV comeback

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3347972/us-comedian-seth-herzog-apologises-over-offensive-bts-joke

[2026-03-26 18:14 UTC+10:00] [Metro Manila] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Patricia Non’s community pantry returns, this time for drivers hit by oil price hikes

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/patricia-non-maginhawa-community-pantry-drivers-oil-price-hike/

[2026-03-26 18:14 UTC+10:00] [Metro Manila] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Community pantry returns, this time for drivers hit by oil price hikes

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[2026-03-26 18:11 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: LIST: Subpoenas issued by House panel in VP Sara impeachment hearing

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[2026-03-26 18:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Exclusive] USFK sets up nuclear planning unit outside CFC, raising concerns over alliance coordination

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703569

[2026-03-26 18:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee Jae Myung’s wealth rises on book royalties; most officials, lawmakers report gains

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703564

[2026-03-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China rushes to stabilise fertiliser market as Iran war chokes off imports

Snippet: China is pushing firms to release their fertiliser reserves in time for the vital spring planting season, as supplies of key inputs tighten

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347964/china-rushes-stabilise-fertiliser-market-iran-war-chokes-imports

[2026-03-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PDP slams House "weaponization" of Impeach Probe

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) said it was "alarmed" over the "weaponization" of the impeachment process by the House of Representatives Justice Committee against Vice President Sara Duterte.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/news/pdp-slams-house-weaponization-of-impeach-probe/2308141

[2026-03-26 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Photos from China Fashion Week

Snippet: Models wear creations by Xiong Ying - Heaven Gala during China Fashion Week (Spring) 2026 in Beijing, China, Friday, March 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/china-fashion-week-photos-cd7d699518ff6d9f0df04823b493a352

[2026-03-26 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: HEALTH SUMMIT ASIA 2026 CONFIRMS OVER 30 GLOBAL HEALTHCARE LEADERS FOR CONFERENCE

Snippet: KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Summit Asia (HSA) 2026 has confirmed more than 30 distinguished speakers from across the globe, underscoring the event's scale and significance for Malaysia and the wider region. Their calibre spans public health, cancer research, AI in medicine, hospital innovation, and wellness architecture — representing a diverse mix of local and international expertise that will help shape the future of healthcare and wellness.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703555

[2026-03-26 17:48 UTC+10:00] [North Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: North Korea and Belarus sign ‘friendship and cooperation’ treaty

Snippet: Kim Jong-un welcomed Alexander Lukashenko with lavish ceremony, including artillery salute and goose-stepping soldiers before a large flag-waving crowd

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/26/north-korea-belarus-friendship-cooperation-treaty

[2026-03-26 17:39 UTC+10:00] [Zhao Leji] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Iran war rages, China links peace to economic growth at Boao Forum

Snippet: Beijing will continue promoting free trade, openness and a sound legal system for business, top legislator says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347963/iran-war-rages-china-links-peace-economic-growth-boao-forum

[2026-03-26 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tagaytay CT Velodrome gets official certification from UCI

Snippet: TAGAYTAY CITY, Philippines —China, Taiwan and South Korea emerged as dominant forces in the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) Track and Para Track Championships as the International Cycling Union (UCI) certified the Tagaytay CT Velodrome as a Category A facility.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/sports/tagaytay-ct-velodrome-gets-official-certification-from-uci/2308091

[2026-03-26 17:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Iran envoy softens stance on Korean vessels after earlier warning over Hormuz transit

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703529

[2026-03-26 17:20 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Super Micro sued by shareholders over China-related criminal case against co-founder, others

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/shareholders-sue-super-micro-china-related-criminal-case/

[2026-03-26 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China seeks sincerity from PH in resuming oil exploration talks

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila said Beijing remained open for oil and gas exploration talks with Manila as long as the Philippines showed its sincerity for such discussion.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/news/china-seeks-sincerity-from-ph-in-resuming-oil-exploration-talks/2308123

[2026-03-26 17:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US private credit woes spark misselling concerns: FSS chief

Snippet: South Korea’s top financial regulator on Thursday warned that misselling concerns tied to US private credit products are only beginning to surface, as uncertainty lingers over potential losses.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703518

[2026-03-26 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG Leadership Emphasizes 'Speed' as the Core Driver in the AX Era

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LG hosted a President's Meeting on the 25th at the Namsan Leadership Center in Seoul, attended by LG Corp. Chairman and CEO Kwang-mo Koo and about 40 top executives from major affiliates.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703515

[2026-03-26 17:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Investor support secures Choi Yun-beom's win in Korea Zinc proxy fight

Snippet: Retail, foreign investors tip board vote despite stake disadvantage

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703513

[2026-03-26 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOH warns heat stroke more prevalent in kids and elderly

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Health (DOH) urged the public to take precautions against heat-related illnesses, particularly heat stroke, which poses a significant threat to vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/news/doh-warns-heat-stroke-more-prevalent-in-kids-and-elderly/2308120

[2026-03-26 17:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul unveils emergency plans with naphtha export controls, urea hoarding ban

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703504

[2026-03-26 17:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gov't to expand fuel tax cuts; diesel from 10 to 25%, gasoline from 7 to 15%

Snippet: South Korea will significantly expand its temporary fuel tax cut in a bid to ease the financial burden on consumers amid the prolonged conflict in the Middle East, the finance ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703501

[2026-03-26 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman lives in nursing home, pays US$30 rent by providing companionship to residents

Snippet: 25-year-old says care venue ‘feels like home’; friendship scheme aims to ease work pressure on young, address ageing population problem

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347157/china-woman-lives-nursing-home-pays-us30-rent-providing-companionship-residents

[2026-03-26 16:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Budget airlines cut flights on high fuel costs amid Middle East tensions

Snippet: South Korea's low-cost carriers are cutting international flights to mitigate the impact of surging fuel costs amid prolonged tensions in the Middle East, industry sources said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703498

[2026-03-26 16:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korean leader hosts Belarus' Lukashenko, Seoul notes deepening trilateral alignment

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703493

[2026-03-26 16:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Cash the wedding? Don't send money if you don't go, says actor Lee Seo-jin

Snippet: In South Korea, guests who cannot attend a wedding often send congratulatory money as a polite gesture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703470

[2026-03-26 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Southeast Asia looks to nuclear power for AI data centers

Snippet: FILE -Construction workers walk to a data center building under construction in Sedenak Tech Park in Johor state of Malaysia, Sept. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/southeast-nuclear-energy-power-artificial-intelligence-c08108c2c5da7fd263098ff43748eac5

[2026-03-26 16:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea mandates insurance for seasonal migrant workers

Snippet: Number of seasonal migrant workers rose from 20,000 in 2020 to 100,000 in 2025, Statistics Ministry data shows

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703449

[2026-03-26 16:28 UTC+10:00] [Huatai Securities] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Kuaishou slumps as analysts flag growth pressure despite strong results

Snippet: Short-video giant’s core advertising and live-streaming businesses face headwinds while AI investments weigh on margins, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3347951/chinas-kuaishou-slumps-analysts-flag-growth-pressure-despite-strong-results

[2026-03-26 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Price council endorses P50/kg price cap on imported rice

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) has endorsed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the Department of Agriculture's (DA) proposal for the imposition of a P50-per-kilogram (kg) price ceiling on imported rice for 30 days.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/business/price-council-endorses-p50kg-price-cap-on-imported-rice/2308092

[2026-03-26 16:24 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Petroleum companies sound alarm on Philippines’ limited fuel supply

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/petroleum-companies-sound-alarm-philippines-limited-fuel-supply/

[2026-03-26 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Highlights Top Asian Destinations for Work-from-Hotel Holidays

Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled its curated list of top destinations across Asia to blend work with play. According to Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook Report, more than one in three (76%) of surveyed business travelers plan to combine business trips with personal leisure.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703436

[2026-03-26 16:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 'Don't let kids on commuter trains': Controversy over infamously packed subway line in Seoul

Snippet: An online post has sparked debate in South Korea over the severe overcrowding on eoul Subway Line No. 9, which connects some of the city’s busiest districts with its outskirts.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703409

[2026-03-26 16:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hanwha Life’s sales spin-off pays off in scale, profit, quality

Snippet: Five years after spinning off its sales arm, Hanwha Life can hold up Hanwha Life Financial Services as proof that separating manufacturing and distribution can pay off. The unit has emerged as a major force in Korea’s general agency market through rapid gains in scale, profitability and sales quality.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703407

[2026-03-26 16:05 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: DOE targets securing 2 million barrels of fuel

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/department-energy-targets-securing-barrels-fuel/

[2026-03-26 15:56 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Cycling to work, staying home, cutting school hours: how the world is bracing handling the fuel crisis

Snippet: As the war in the Middle East throttles global fuel supplies for a third week, Australia is considering “light touch” ways to conserve fuel; encouraging people to work from home or use more public transport could be on the cards. Other countries have taken a different tack. Some nations – including countries that supply Australia with fuel products – have already implemented extreme steps such as four-day work weeks or even temporary school closures to head off crippling petrol, diesel

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/cycling-to-work-staying-home-cutting-school-hours-how-the-world-is-bracing-handling-the-fuel-crisis-20260326-p5ziuc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-26 15:53 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan’s change of China’s description is not a 'significant shift'

Snippet: The Japanese government is set to downgrade its characterization of its relations with China in its forthcoming diplomatic blue book — from “one of the most important neighboring countries” to an “important neighbor.” The Foreign Ministry’s shift on the language of this annual publication drew protest from Beijing, and has raised questions about what this means for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s China policy.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/26/japan/politics/japan-bluebook-china/

[2026-03-26 15:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Munich Philharmonic returns to Korea with Lahav Shani, Cho Seong-jin

Snippet: The Munich Philharmonic returns to South Korea after three years, with incoming chief conductor Lahav Shani taking the podium alongside pianist Cho Seong-jin.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703380

[2026-03-26 15:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nongshim honors Korean restaurant Mingles at Asia’s 50 Best

Snippet: Nongshim said Thursday it presented the Best Restaurant in Korea sponsored by Nongshim Shin Ramyun award at the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants event in Hong Kong, highlighting its flagship brand on the global culinary stage.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703376

[2026-03-26 15:43 UTC+10:00] [Gaming] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Roblox commits to keeping kids safe as PH threatens restrictions

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/roblox-commits-keeping-kids-safe-philippines-threatens-restrictions/

[2026-03-26 15:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 'You’re not even a man': What’s behind drug kingpin’s remark?

Snippet: Repatriated criminal Park Wang-yeol shows hostility toward TV producer behind Philippine prison interview that triggered public anger in S. Korea in 2023

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703364

[2026-03-26 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Philippines suspends electricity market due to war on Iran

Snippet: The Philippines' energy market regulator said that it suspended the country's wholesale electricity spot market across all its three grids until further notice.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/philippines-suspends-electricity-market-due-war-iran

[2026-03-26 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares mostly fall and oil climbs on Iran war uncertainties

Snippet: Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), right, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-iran-oil-8118f58d75859b9fc74ab133fa9e8c3e