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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hong Kong growing more 'dystopian' after bookstore arrests – group

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/world/asia-oceania/hong-kong-growing-more-dystopian-after-bookstore-arrests-group/2307252

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asia looking at Covid-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/business/top-business/asia-looking-at-covid-era-playbook-to-tackle-fuel-crisis/2307524

[2026-03-26 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SMB punches 1st win, sends Converge reeling to 3rd straight loss

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Beer relied on the trio of June Mar Fajardo, CJ Perez and Don Trollano as it sent Converge reeling to its third straight defeat via its 103-99 decision in their PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup match on Wednesday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/sports/smb-punches-1st-win-sends-converge-reeling-to-3rd-straight-loss/2307804

[2026-03-26 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sakamoto takes the lead as she chases fourth gold at figure skating worlds

Snippet: Kaori Sakamoto from Japan skates during the women¥s short program at the Figure Skating World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/figure-skating-worlds-36e38145e7be8b0a64849f2111da7f4f

[2026-03-26 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: THE CHAIRMAN IN HONG KONG IS NAMED NO.1 IN THE LIST OF ASIA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2026

Snippet: For the full 1-50 list, click here.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702807

[2026-03-26 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Three runners led of course at US half marathon race gets chance to compete at worlds

Snippet: United States’ Susanna Sullivan, left, and United States’ Jessica McClain race in the women’s marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-half-marathon-wrong-turn-3ab9a66f42a149335d778ff34e215bca

[2026-03-26 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Airbus wins Chinese airline’s 101-plane order in victory over Boeing

Snippet: China Eastern Airlines said it would take delivery of the A320neo aircraft, worth US$15.8 billion, between 2028 and 2032

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347905/airbus-wins-chinese-airlines-101-plane-order-victory-over-boeing-key-market

[2026-03-26 02:00 UTC+10:00] [Fu Qianshao] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Should China be worried about Japan’s maritime force overhaul?

Snippet: Reform reflects shift towards quasi-carrier operations and preparations for potential conflict with Beijing, Chinese analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3347889/should-china-be-worried-about-japans-maritime-force-overhaul

[2026-03-26 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: El Tractor FC de Irán jugará en Yeda por un boleto a cuartos de la Liga de Campeones de Asia Elite

Snippet: Cristiano Ronaldo celebra tras marcar un gol para Al Nassr, el 19 de enero de 2023, en Riad, Arabia Saudí. (AP Foto/Hussein Malla)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/liga-de-campeones-asia-elite-iran-arabia-saudi-8577389a8aed120c37abe33de93482ef

[2026-03-26 01:13 UTC+10:00] [OpenClaw] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Semicon China: AI, advanced packaging set to drive country’s chip industry growth

Snippet: China on track to account for nearly half of world wafer capacity in two years, organiser of world’s largest chip industry trade show says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3347902/semicon-china-ai-advanced-packaging-set-drive-countrys-chip-industry-growth

[2026-03-26 01:10 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Iran allows ‘non-hostile’ ships to pass through Strait of Hormuz | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/march-25-2026/

[2026-03-26 01:10 UTC+10:00] [Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026: Hong Kong’s The Chairman is No 1, Wing is No 2

Snippet: The 2026 edition saw a strong showing from Chinese restaurants in the top 10, with representatives from Shanghai, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347900/asias-50-best-restaurants-2026-hong-kongs-chairman-no-1-wing-no-2

[2026-03-26 01:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pop Mart shares sink on Labubu reliance despite revenue surge

Snippet: Labubu dolls are on display at the Pop Mart store at American Dream mall in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, July 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/labubu-pop-mart-china-shares-earnings-0b0cfc1a1bde2ea5502a0e6479b8702e

[2026-03-26 01:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UN confirms Gaza security force to include Kazakhstan, Indonesia and Morocco

Snippet: The UN has confirmed which countries are to be members of a post-war military force planned for the Gaza Strip.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/un-confirms-member-gaza-security-force-include-kazakhstan-indonesia-and-morocco

[2026-03-26 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian immigration and asylum] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia refuses to say how many Chinese nationals are arriving by boat, saying it may damage bilateral relations

Snippet: Exclusive: Indonesia reports growing number of attempts by Chinese nationals to organise boat journeys, as Australian authorities refuse to reveal details

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/25/australia-chinese-nationals-arriving-by-boat-indonesia-reports-surge

[2026-03-26 00:59 UTC+10:00] [Jose Manuel Romualdez] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines says it is working with US to obtain oil from US-sanctioned nations

Snippet: This comes after the Southeast Asian nation, which relies heavily on imported fuel, declared a state of national emergency on Tuesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3347899/philippines-says-it-working-us-obtain-oil-us-sanctioned-nations

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘They can reach me wherever’: China using financial tactics to coerce people who flee, says report

Snippet: UK urged to tackle transnational repression, as dissidents say Beijing has targeted them with tax bills and other threats

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/25/china-hong-kong-dissidents-transnational-repression-report

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pacquiao no plans to run for gov't position in 2028, yet

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao said he has no plans yet to run for any government position in the 2028 national elections.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/sports/pacquiao-no-plans-to-run-for-govt-position-in-2028-yet/2307596

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

Source: RT News

Title: Hungary shrugs off EU criticism over contact with Russia and China

Snippet: Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has told EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas that Budapest will maintain contact with Russia and China despite opposition from Brussels, a government spokesman has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636154-hungary-russia-china-eu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Rivero fires career-high 40 as Phoenix sends Terrafirma crashing back to earth

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ricci Rivero unloaded a PBA career-best 40 points as he led Phoenix to a 133-105 lynching of Terrafirma on Wednesday in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup at the Ynares Center.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/sports/rivero-fires-career-high-40-as-phoenix-sends-terrafirma-crashing-back-to-earth/2307594

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China says Mexico’s tariff hikes constitute ‘trade barriers’ after probe

Snippet: The tariff increases – made in part to appease demands from Washington – have been designated a breach of trade rules by Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3347881/china-says-mexicos-tariff-hikes-constitute-trade-barriers-after-probe

[2026-03-25 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Kenya finalises trade deal with China as they deepen bilateral ties

Snippet: Kenya and China signed four memoranda of understanding on economic partnership, agriculture, livestock and trade on Tuesday, as Kenyan President William Ruto held talks with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Nairobi.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/25/kenya-finalises-trade-deal-with-china-as-they-deepen-bilateral-ties/

[2026-03-25 23:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Belarusian president begins official visit to N. Korea: report

Snippet: Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has begun an official visit to North Korea to discuss cooperation in various sectors, a Belarusian news report said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702780

[2026-03-25 23:38 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Asia looks to COVID-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/looks-covid-era-playbook-tackle-fuel-crisis/

[2026-03-25 23:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Marcos refuses to discuss govt takeover of oil industry

Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on March 25, 2026 says he does not want to discuss the possibility of a government takeover of the oil industry to control the soaring prices of fuel. Trade Union Congress of the Philippines Rep. and House Deputy Speaker Raymond Democrito Mendoza urged Marcos to consider declaring a state of national emergency to allow temporary government takeover of oil companies’ operations.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/videos/watch-marcos-refuses-to-discuss-govt-takeover-of-oil-industry/2307475

[2026-03-25 23:20 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Marcos signs law allowing him to suspend or reduce fuel excise tax

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-signs-law-allowing-president-suspend-reduce-fuel-excise-tax-march-2026/

[2026-03-25 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Marcos assures public PH has ample fuel supply

Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assures the public that the country has ample oil supply and has no problem with sources. The Philippines, he noted in a press conference in Malacañang on March 25, 2026, has secured a 45-day nationwide fuel supply, with oil imports coming from Japan, China, South Korea, India, and Russia.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/videos/watch-marcos-assures-public-ph-has-ample-fuel-supply/2307451

[2026-03-25 23:17 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zhang Dongmei named new deputy director of office overseeing Hong Kong affairs

Snippet: Selection of former vice-president of All-China Women’s Federation makes her first female deputy director since office’s elevation in 2023

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3347890/zhang-dongmei-named-new-deputy-director-office-overseeing-hong-kong-affairs

[2026-03-25 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China names trillions of AI tokens after yuan. Should US worry for the dollar?

Snippet: China has officially designated ciyuan as the translation for ‘token’, giving strong economic overtones to what has been a tech term

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3347887/china-names-trillions-ai-token-after-yuan-should-us-worry-dollar

[2026-03-25 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US basketball star Candace Parker grateful for chance to play in mainland China

Snippet: Two-time Olympic gold medallist retired in 2024, now pursues hugely successful post-playing career but receives ‘vicious’ abuse as TV analyst

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3347886/american-basketball-star-candace-parker-grateful-chance-play-mainland-china

[2026-03-25 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former defence exec Tan Ruisong given death sentence for ‘exceptional’ corruption

Snippet: Tan confessed to taking about US$89 million in bribes and insider trading during his time at Avic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3347885/former-defence-exec-tan-ruisong-given-death-sentence-exceptional-corruption

[2026-03-25 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos enacts law resetting the first BARMM elections

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday signed into law a measure resetting the first parliamentary elections of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/news/marcos-enacts-law-resetting-the-first-barmm-elections/2307453

[2026-03-25 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SF Holding Upgraded to "AA" in MSCI ESG Ratings, Reinforcing Its Global Leadership in Sustainable Logistics

Snippet: HONG KONG, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S.F. Holding Co., Ltd. ('SF Holding' or 'SF', 'the Company', 002352.SZ; 06936.HK), the largest integrated logistics service provider in Asia and the fourth largest globally, today announced that it has been upgraded to an "AA" rating in the latest MSCI ESG Ratings, ranking first among the world's top four integrated logistics service providers[1] and establishing itself as an outstanding leader in ESG practices within the global air freight and logistics industry.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702763

[2026-03-25 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China Mobile bets on Hong Kong as gateway for global computing flows

Snippet: China Mobile opens new data centre and expands cables as Hong Kong is drawn deeper into China’s national computing network

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3347877/china-mobile-bets-hong-kong-gateway-global-computing-flows

[2026-03-25 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: MMDA gears up for two-day transport strike

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) activated its Emergency Operations Center and pre-positioned rescue and free ride vehicles for the transport strike set on Thursday and Friday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/news/national/mmda-gears-up-for-two-day-transport-strike/2307361

[2026-03-25 22:15 UTC+10:00] [Ramanan Ramakrishnan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Minister caught in Malaysia’s ‘corporate mafia’ saga denies US$2.4 million bribe claim

Snippet: Ramanan Ramakrishnan has challenged businessman Victor Chin to identify the politician ‘Mr R’ said to be at the centre of the controversy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3347884/minister-caught-malaysias-corporate-mafia-saga-denies-us24-million-bribe-claim

[2026-03-25 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Taiwan skips WTO meeting after Cameroon labels it ‘Province of China’

Snippet: Taiwan has announced it will for the first time skip a major World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting after a dispute with host nation Cameroon over how the island was identified on official documents.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/25/taiwan-skips-wto-meeting-after-cameroon-labels-it-province-of-china/

[2026-03-25 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Adamson denies Ateneo, soars back to win column

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Adamson Lady Falcons soared back to the winning column after denying the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 25-17, 27-25, 25-16, in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/sports/adamson-denies-ateneo-soars-back-to-win-column/2307334

[2026-03-25 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: African producers may have energy edge in Iran war, if they can overcome hurdles

Snippet: Analysts say oil from Africa may be lower-risk alternative, coinciding with a fresh push for infrastructure to supply Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347841/african-producers-may-have-energy-edge-during-iran-war-if-they-can-overcome-hurdles

[2026-03-25 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Son of Olympic skier John Smart dead at 23 after being buried in avalanche

Snippet: The son of two-time Olympic freestyle skier John Smart has died after he was buried in an avalanche while skiing in Japan.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/us-news/son-of-canadaian-olympic-skier-john-smart-dead-at-23-after-being-buried-in-avalanche/

[2026-03-25 21:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea likely to face LNG price volatility due to suspended supply from Qatar: officials

Snippet: Seoul may see increased volatility in liquefied natural gas prices after Qatar reportedly declared force majeure on its long-term LNG supply contract with South Korea, but the impact on the supply will likely be limited, officials here said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702755

[2026-03-25 21:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea coach not worried about Son Heung-min's scoring woes

Snippet: Even with his captain Son Heung-min enduring an early-season scoring slump, South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo isn't worried.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702754

[2026-03-25 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asia looks to Covid-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis

Snippet: Countries across Asia are weighing up work-from-home policies and stimulus measures enforced during the Covid pandemic, as they scramble to respond to global fuel shortages triggered by the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/business/foreign-business/asia-looks-to-covid-era-playbook-to-tackle-fuel-crisis/2307288

[2026-03-25 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Ba Shusong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former Hong Kong exchange executive Ba Shusong reported out of public sight

Snippet: An economist, academic and frequent speaker on Hong Kong’s role linking mainland China to the world, Ba left HKEX in 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3347879/former-hong-kong-exchange-executive-ba-shusong-reported-out-public-sight

[2026-03-25 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pudu Robotics Unveils PUDU BG1 Series: Defining the AI-Native Era of Large-Scale Cleaning

Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pudu Robotics, a global intelligent robotics leader, today announced the launch of the PUDU BG1 Series, the world's first AI-native large scrubber-dryer robots. Representing a strategic leap in Pudu's cleaning portfolio, the BG1 series fundamentally redefines the underlying logic of commercial robotics. By transitioning from traditional "automation" to a truly AI-native architecture, the BG1 series provides comprehensive, intelligent floor care for expansive environments, including retail complexes, warehouses, industrial plants, and transportation hubs.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702738

[2026-03-25 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SANY Debuts World's First Intelligent Hybrid Pump Truck

Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SANY recently held a product launch event themed "Usher New Chapter with Intelligent-Electric Innovation" in China, where it introduced the world's first intelligent hybrid pump truck, along with several other new intelligent-electric models. The event drew nearly 600 industry customers, professionals, and media representatives, with online viewership surpassing one million.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702737

[2026-03-25 21:19 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Garuda Indonesia trapped in a relentless financial tailspin

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/garuda-indonesia-trapped-in-a-relentless-financial-tailspin/

[2026-03-25 21:16 UTC+10:00] [Formula One] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Drama amid the deluge: 50 years since James Hunt won F1 world title in Japan

Snippet: Flamboyant Briton won his first and only world championship in dramatic fashion in Japan in the last race of the 1976 season

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/25/drama-amid-the-deluge-50-years-since-james-hunt-won-f1-world-title-in-japan

[2026-03-25 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Ding Xuexiang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China names Beijing, other city clusters as global tech hubs in self-reliance push

Snippet: Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang says national capital and its neighbours should become ‘world-class science centre’ at high-profile tech forum

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3347816/china-names-beijing-other-city-clusters-global-tech-hubs-self-reliance-push

[2026-03-25 21:07 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: South Korean alleged ‘drug lord’ running ring from Philippines jail extradited

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/south-korean-alleged-drug-lord-running-ring-jail-extradited/