Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-26 15:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Repatriated criminal Park Wang-yeol shows hostility toward TV producer behind Philippine prison interview that triggered public anger in S. Korea in 2023
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[2026-03-26 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
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.
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[2026-03-26 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
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)
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[2026-03-26 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Thursday announced the temporary suspension of operations of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market in all three grids in the country to help address the energy supply risk and price volatility due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-26 15:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Births reach highest January level since 2019 on rebound in post-pandemic marriages
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[2026-03-26 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In early 2026, GAC continued its strong growth momentum in the Asia-Pacific region. Since late January, GAC INTERNATIONAL Philippines has focused on "brand renewal," completing a multi-faceted rollout—from strategy announcement and experience enhancement to channel mobilization—in just over a month. These efforts have laid a solid foundation for deepening local market engagement throughout the year.
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[2026-03-26 15:06 UTC+10:00] [Journal of Radars] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The resource includes thousands of paired visible and infrared images that are expected to reshape vessel recognition at sea
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[2026-03-26 14:59 UTC+10:00] [zero-sugar cola] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Only one in five tables order alcohol. A customer ordering alcohol heavily is like winning a lottery,’ a gastropub owner says
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[2026-03-26 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Unranked Lilith Rufino delivered a breakthrough performance, toppling a string of seeded opponents to capture the girls’ 16-and-under crown in the Rep. Eric Olivarez Cup Juniors Age-Group Championships at the Olivarez Sports Center and Parañaque tennis courts last weekend.
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[2026-03-26 14:54 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-26 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Thousands of motorcycle taxi and delivery riders on Thursday packed the Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) in Quezon City where the city is handing out P5,000 in relief assistance amid rising fuel costs.
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[2026-03-26 14:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A nasal inhalation product promoted to students as a quick way to boost concentration is gaining traction in South Korea, raising safety concerns after authorities found some versions contain substances linked to lung damage and allergic reactions.
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[2026-03-26 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has implemented austerity measures in connnection with the President's declaration of a state of national energy emergency to ease the impact of the war in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-26 14:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Ive will expand its second international tour, “Show What I Am,” to North America and add two more cities in Asia, Starship Entertainment said Thursday.
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[2026-03-26 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc on Thursday welcomed the signing of the oil excise tax suspension law to cushion the impact of the oil price increases.
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[2026-03-26 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BEIJING, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The three-day Zhongxi Cherry Blossom Cultural Tourism Season kicked off on Friday at Zhongxi Sakura Alley in Pinghu City in east China's Zhejiang Province, with tens of thousands of cherry trees in full bloom making for a stunning backdrop to the event.
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[2026-03-26 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Patent expiry of blockbuster drug opens door for Chinese drug makers to challenge multinationals in booming weight-loss market
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[2026-03-26 13:54 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-26 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BEIJING, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Global South Financiers Forum opened in Beijing on Wednesday under the theme "Illuminating Global South."
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[2026-03-26 13:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Naver and Spotify held a two-day roundtable in Stockholm this week to review progress in their strategic partnership and explore deeper collaboration in Korea.
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[2026-03-26 13:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The government will submit details of its planned supplementary budget to the National Assembly on March 31, with the focus on supporting underprivileged groups.
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[2026-03-26 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Jeepneys, mythical creatures and childhood folklore come to life in “Forgotten Island,” the first DreamWorks Animation feature to place Filipino culture at the heart of its story, led by a cast that includes H.E.R., Liza Soberano and Lea Salonga.
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[2026-03-26 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Jeepneys, mythical creatures and childhood folklore come to life in “Forgotten Island,” the first DreamWorks Animation feature to place Filipino culture at the heart of its story, led by a cast that includes H.E.R., Liza Soberano and Lea Salonga.
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[2026-03-26 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Key officials in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) on Thursday expressed optimism following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s signing of a law rescheduling the region’s first parliamentary elections to September 2026.
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[2026-03-26 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HONG KONG, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PR Newswire has reinforced its Asia‑Pacific distribution network by expanding trusted media partnerships and upgrading its Premium Wire coverage across key markets. This upgrade happened in response to the quickly evolving market affected by Artificial intelligence, generative search, and a fragmented media landscape.
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[2026-03-26 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TOKYO, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) announced that its FonesVisuas Test, an innovative blood test that predicts disease risk, is being offered by Royal Healthcare (*1), a Singapore-based medical institution and group company of Sojitz Corporation that combines the latest medical expertise with the art of hospitality.
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[2026-03-26 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BEIJING, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a news report from China Daily:
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[2026-03-26 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Transport group Manibela on Thursday called on the government to remove the excise tax and value-added tax on fuel, a day after a driver died during a payout in Quezon City.
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[2026-03-26 13:09 UTC+10:00] [Hormuz] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former national security adviser Nagashima said a prolonged disruption in the critical shipping lane could work in China’s favour
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[2026-03-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Paris Olympic champion compares situation with what winners at much-criticised Enhanced Games in May will earn
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[2026-03-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From ancient artefacts to Joan Mitchell and Mark Rothko, “Beyond the Abstract” is the most sweeping survey of abstract art ever shown in Greater China
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[2026-03-26 12:48 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-26 12:31 UTC+10:00] [Jiuquan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Octopus tentacle’ robotic arm is a commercial project designed to extend the lifespan of spacecraft
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[2026-03-26 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SM Supermalls strengthened its position as one of the country’s premier running destinations as more than 32,000 runners filled two major race events in Cebu and SM Mall of Asia this weekend.
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[2026-03-26 12:26 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
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[2026-03-26 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Limited training data and unresolved hardware challenges continue to hold back humanoid robots from mass adoption, say experts
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[2026-03-26 12:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BTS claimed the top spots of Oricon’s weekly, weekly combined and weekly digital album rankings in Japan with its fifth studio album, “Arirang,” according to charts published Wednesday.
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[2026-03-26 12:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Navy launched maneuvering drills this week to honor service members killed during naval clashes with North Korea in the Yellow Sea and sharpen its combat readiness posture, the armed service said Thursday.
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[2026-03-26 12:04 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The tax, which depends on the class of travel or length of flight, will now be rolled out on October 1
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[2026-03-26 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Obsessed’ youngster who started racing on a simulator as a toddler graduates to fuel-powered vehicles, aims to become world champion
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[2026-03-26 12:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: LG Electronics launched its 2026 OLED TV lineup in South Korea on Thursday, cutting domestic prices on several models from a year earlier as it works to narrow the price gap between OLED and the cheaper mini-LED sets sold by Chinese competitors.
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[2026-03-26 11:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Upcoming visit of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to South Korea in September to open new avenues
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[2026-03-26 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SYDNEY — Australia banned visitors from Iran on Thursday, saying war in the Middle East increased the risk they would refuse to fly home once their short-term visas expired.
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[2026-03-26 11:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Securities companies in South Korea saw their net profit soar 39 percent in 2025 largely due to increased commission income from a sharp gain in stock trading, data showed Thursday.
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[2026-03-26 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
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[2026-03-26 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Gulf] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Disruptions from the war could accelerate a shift in the oil trade, threatening the US dollar’s long-held dominance, analysts say
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[2026-03-26 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Tokyo] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The deployment is a response to China’s military activity near Minamitorishima, a defence ministry researcher says
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[2026-03-26 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to mostly fall Thursday after Iran signaled it had no intention of holding direct talks with the United States, even as Tehran reviews an American proposal to end the war, according to the Islamic Republic's foreign minister.
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[2026-03-26 10:33 UTC+10:00] [Minsk] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Both nations have helped Russia in the Ukraine war, with Pyongyang providing troops and Minsk serving as a launchpad for the 2022 invasion
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[2026-03-26 10:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The White House said Wednesday that a much anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14-15, after it was postponed because of the US-Israeli war against Iran.
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