Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-25 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The new Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan, with its futuristic facade, is situated in one of the city’s most stylish areas – and is Hilton’s 888th property in China
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[2026-03-25 14:52 UTC+10:00] [V] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The K-pop band cited scheduling conflicts, saying the star ‘kept touring’, but fans aren’t buying the explanation
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[2026-03-25 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — It is up to Malacanang to decide whether to postpone the Philippines' hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) event, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said.
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[2026-03-25 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of P20 billion emergency fund to the Department of Energy (DOE) to secure the country’s fuel supply and shield Filipinos from the impact of the global oil crisis, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Wednesday.
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[2026-03-25 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Mayor Maan Teodoro on Wednesday clarified that the rescheduling of Marikina’s fuel subsidy payout for jeepney drivers was meant to ensure that no qualified beneficiary would be left out.
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[2026-03-25 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. (RRHI) said it would shut down all its "No Brand" standalone stores in the Philippines by end-June 2026, as part of efforts to streamline its portfolio and focus on higher-performing retail formats.
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[2026-03-25 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SHIBUSHI, Japan — Billions of dirty diapers end up buried or burned every year in Japan — more from seniors than babies — but a recycling breakthrough has given them a new lease of life, one hot mess at a time.
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[2026-03-25 14:31 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-25 14:24 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-25 14:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Cheong Wa Dae estimates Middle East repercussions to persist for up to 6 months
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[2026-03-25 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HONG KONG, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company and community and platform, released new findings from its Asia Pacific (APAC) Health and Economic Empowerment Survey 2025, where only two in five (43%) consumers feel very empowered to improve their economic wellbeing, and only one in three are very confident in achieving their economic goals in the next 12 months.
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[2026-03-25 14:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — In preparation for the anticipated influx of travelers for the upcoming Holy Week, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has ramped up its routine road repair and maintenance activities following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to prioritize road safety and commuter convenience.
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[2026-03-25 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The newly appointed president of Christie’s Asia Pacific talks about his favourite part of life as a showman
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[2026-03-25 13:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea is seeing a rise in a peculiar form of crime known as “proxy revenge,” in which individuals hire strangers online to vandalize targets they hold grudges against.
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[2026-03-25 13:48 UTC+10:00] [South Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-25 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Turkiye Is Bankasi eyes corporate-focused Hong Kong branch, citing the city’s hub role, to complete its China coverage, sources say
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[2026-03-25 13:22 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [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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[2026-03-25 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-25 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-25 13:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TOKYO (Reuters) -- Many Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to keep raising interest rates, with some calling for timely action on mounting inflationary pressures, minutes of their January meeting showed, highlighting their hawkish bias even before the Iran war boosted oil prices.
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[2026-03-25 13:03 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stocks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Diplomatic progress in the Middle East lifts Hang Seng Index, with Nongfu Spring and Li Auto among the top gainers
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[2026-03-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Kuomintang] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Plan is to invest US$1.38 billion between 2025 and 2030 for uncrewed systems industry, but questions linger over scale, politics and timing
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[2026-03-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] ["Xinjiang salmon"] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Aquaculture in the far-western region is expected to grow even more rapidly after a dependence on imported eggs is diminished or ended
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[2026-03-25 12:48 UTC+10:00] [Metro Manila] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-25 12:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Philippines declares national emergency as fuel supplies dwindle
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[2026-03-25 12:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEOUL — North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un said his country will always support Russia, and complimented his counterpart in a letter published by state media on Wednesday.
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[2026-03-25 12:39 UTC+10:00] [Mixue Group] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong-listed consumer firms report strong results, but analysts say the gains reflect structural shifts rather than broad recovery
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[2026-03-25 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) confirmed on Wednesday that it has stabilized its jet fuel inventory, ensuring uninterrupted service for all scheduled domestic and international operations in the coming months.
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[2026-03-25 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Kyoto] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: More green spaces in nearby cities and the deer’s adaptable nature have led to them straying as far as 40km away from their habitat
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[2026-03-25 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Repositioning of MICE follows group-wide AEI of meetings and events spaces to be the trusted partner for meaningful, high performing meetings and events
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[2026-03-25 12:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A 3,000-ton South Korean naval submarine will travel across the Pacific for the first time to take part in joint drills with Canada in June, aimed at bolstering maritime security and arms industry cooperation, the Navy said Wednesday.
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[2026-03-25 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of national energy emergency, warning of an “imminent danger” to the country’s energy supply.
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[2026-03-25 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Toxic’ scripts, including ‘intimate interactions’ between children and adults, are slated by experts as psychologically damaging
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[2026-03-25 11:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: World’s No. 2 consumer market to gauge scale, valuation prospects
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[2026-03-25 11:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Losing 270 ranking points after a round of 16 exit at the WTA 1000 Miami Open, Alex Eala dropped to 45th place with 1,255 total ranking points at the live rankings.
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[2026-03-25 11:25 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: President’s declaration allows officials to tackle fuel hoarding or profiteering, while energy secretary says country will lean more heavily on coal
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[2026-03-25 11:03 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The report details the ‘brutal’ conditions North Korean workers endure in Russia that reveal a pattern of ‘control, coercion and abuse’
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[2026-03-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Zhang Jiaqi] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Retired diver’s live stream e-commerce venture is met with criticism, but she says gaining ‘economic freedom’ would be ‘the greatest freedom’
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[2026-03-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he discussed the Iran war on a call with President Donald Trump, including the conflict’s impact on the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for India’s energy imports.
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[2026-03-25 10:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets looked set for a largely higher open on Wednesday, with comments from U.S. President Donald Trump pointing to potential talks with Iran lifting sentiment, even as Tehran has denied any direct negotiations with Washington.
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[2026-03-25 10:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has expressed his gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for congratulating him on his reelection as president of state affairs, voicing hope for continued strong ties between the two nations, state media reported Wednesday.
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[2026-03-25 10:15 UTC+10:00] [The Luxe Nomad] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Luxe Nomad executive Patrick Ohtani talks about overcoming the issues that arise as cultures mix in the popular Japanese ski resort
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[2026-03-25 10:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A Qatari state-owned energy company on Tuesday declared force majeure on its long-term liquefied natural gas supply contracts with South Korea, China, Italy and Belgium due to damage caused by last week's missile attacks on its facilities, reports said.
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[2026-03-25 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The prospect of a major conflict in East Asia is no longer confined to strategic forecasts, as military planning across the region increasingly reflects scenarios involving China and North Korea. In response, countries closely aligned with the United States – Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan – are accelerating the development of missile capabilities that would play a central role in any such confrontation.
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[2026-03-25 10:00 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-25 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: First to refuse both military and alternative service on pacifist grounds in South Korea, Kim Min-hyung awaits criminal prosecution, a likely 18-month jail term, and the consequences that may follow
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[2026-03-25 09:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Dash camera video shows a meteor exploding into a green fireball over parts of the Northwest United States, just days after a suspected meteorite crashed through the roof of a home in Texas.
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[2026-03-25 09:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Virat Kohli plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru, India, April 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi, File)
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[2026-03-25 09:01 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [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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[2026-03-25 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As investors await Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licences, two experts discuss the assets’ integration with the city’s economy – and the world’s
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