Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-24 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The attack demonstrated Iranian missiles could travel far beyond the regime's self-imposed 2,000km limit. (Reuters: Iranian Army/West Asia News Agency handout)
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[2026-03-24 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed its recommendations of Asia's remarkable diving destinations, where coral reefs, rare marine species, and dramatic underwater landscapes attract divers from around the world. As adventure travel continues to gain popularity, more travelers are adding scuba diving and snorkeling to their itineraries to experience Asia's rich marine biodiversity firsthand.
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[2026-03-24 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: South Korea’s Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has cancelled a planned trip to China to address mounting economic concerns at home linked to the fallout from the Iran war, local media reported.
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[2026-03-24 13:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Kim Sungkyu of Infinite will launch a solo tour in Asia on March 27, his agency Billions announced Tuesday.
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[2026-03-24 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The Chinese Embassy in Israel on Tuesday asked its citizens living in Israel to stop risking their safety and either evacuate or return to China “as soon as possible”.
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[2026-03-24 13:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's exports are expected to improve in the second quarter of this year, despite soaring logistics costs from the Middle East conflict, backed by strong demand for semiconductors, a trade body said Tuesday.
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[2026-03-24 13:35 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the April 2016 massive earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture, a special exhibition showcasing post-disaster reconstruction efforts there has opened in collaboration with the popular manga series "One Piece."
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[2026-03-24 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Japan is expected to send troops to military exercises in the Philippines instead of the usual humanitarian assistance and disaster response trainers, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Tuesday.
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[2026-03-24 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Chinese mainland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong currently has 5 ExaFLOPS of computing power, compared with 60 ExaFLOPS in Beijing and 120 ExaFLOPS in Shanghai
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[2026-03-24 13:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A former senior US official said Monday the possibility of US President Donald Trump having a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his anticipated trip to China is "somewhat low" due to the ongoing war with Iran and the need to focus on the summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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[2026-03-24 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — After her "Sunshine Swing" campaign, Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala will next compete at the Linz Open slated from April 6 to 12 in Austria to begin her clay season.
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[2026-03-24 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Organizers: CNFA and IM Sinoexpo
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[2026-03-24 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Japan is warning its citizens not to panic-buy toilet paper as the product is unaffected by conflicts in the Middle East. (ABC News)
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[2026-03-24 13:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Asian stocks rebounded after President Donald Trump said the United States was in talks with Iran, raising hopes of easing tensions in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-24 13:07 UTC+10:00] [cemetery] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Caught in a viral video, the duo’s graveyard escapade was interrupted by a witness threatening police action
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[2026-03-24 13:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Renault Korea said Tuesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Busan Metropolitan Government to invest in additional facilities for electric powertrain vehicle production at its Busan plant.
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[2026-03-24 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Index climbs as Washington pauses Iran strikes, boosting hopes of a breakthrough deal
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[2026-03-24 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Mind the Bridge] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: High stakes push countries to protect sovereign capabilities and data amid global yet fragmented industry, Stanford lecturer says
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[2026-03-24 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Oil prices gained in Asia trading Tuesday after clocking steep declines overnight, as traders assess developments related to the Middle East conflict.
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[2026-03-24 12:49 UTC+10:00] [debt restructuring] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Group debt restructure sees the Chinese company record a profit after 35.15 billion yuan loss in 2024, Hong Kong Stock Exchange filings show
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[2026-03-24 12:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s matchmaking industry sheds stigma, becoming a strategic choice for singles seeking safer paths to marriage
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[2026-03-24 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HSINCHU, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ICP DAS-BMP (Biomedical Polymers), a Taiwan-based manufacturer and supplier of medical-grade TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), will exhibit at two major Asian medical technology events this April: CMEF 2026, April 9–12 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China (Booth 7.1T54), and Medtec Japan 2026, April 21–23 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan (Booth 1211).
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[2026-03-24 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Tuesday said that an ordinance would be passed to regulate a parking system along Tomas Morato-Timog area.
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[2026-03-24 12:32 UTC+10:00] [Pacific leaders: in their words] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Exclusive: Pacific island’s new leader Lord Fakafānua discusses ‘exciting’ US partnership as critics fear impacts of seabed exploration
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[2026-03-24 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Low wages, poor workplace culture and heavy traffic are among the factors hampering Filipinos from enjoying a good work-life balance
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[2026-03-24 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s refusal to pick sides between Iran and other Gulf states affirms its strategic positioning rather than a desire to shift paradigms
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[2026-03-24 12:26 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-24 12:23 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), top center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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[2026-03-24 12:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CANBERRA, Australia — European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese struck a long-awaited free trade deal on Tuesday, compromising to boost exports in the face of global uncertainty over trade.
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[2026-03-24 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Asian countries are turning to coal as the Iran war disrupts oil and gas shipments. The continent is exposed because it relies on imported fuel, much of it passing through the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for about a fifth of global oil and natural gas trade.
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[2026-03-24 12:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A male Filipino worker sustained a leg injury during a missile impact -- from Iran's attack -- in Arad town, was treated at the Sorokoa Medical Center and was expected to be discharged on Tuesday, the Philippine Embassy in Israel said.
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[2026-03-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The ‘eye-watering’ surge in oil prices may push consumers around the world to switch to electric cars, boosting Chinese brands, analysts say
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[2026-03-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Elderly road rider filmed using dog placed under his seat to make vehicle move; has stick in his hand thought to have been used to whip animal
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[2026-03-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-24 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, left, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shake hands after signing a joint statement during a ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (Lukas Coch/AAP Image via AP)
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[2026-03-24 11:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's producer prices rose for the sixth consecutive month in February, driven by higher agricultural costs and rising global oil prices, central bank data showed Tuesday.
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[2026-03-24 11:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) deployed multiple vessels to Bajo de Masinloc following reports of continued harassment by Chinese vessels against Filipino fishermen, authorities said.
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[2026-03-24 11:17 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: From a shop owner in India to a community worker in New South Wales, rising fuel prices are forcing people to ration oil usage
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[2026-03-24 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, center, claps hands as he was re-elected to the top post of the ruling Workers’ Party, during the party’s Congress in Pyongyang, on Feb. 22, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government.
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[2026-03-24 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets jumped Tuesday, with South Korean equities leading regional gains after a sharp drop in oil prices eased investor concerns following signs of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.
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[2026-03-24 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Nankai Trough] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tokyo has predicted an 80 per cent chance of a magnitude-9 quake in the next 30 years that could cause 300,000 deaths
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[2026-03-24 10:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Japan's headline inflation rate eased for a fourth straight month in February as the economy cooled on stabilizing food prices, though soaring energy prices risk pushing up living costs.
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[2026-03-24 10:30 UTC+10:00] [China Passenger Car Association] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Xiaomi, Chery and FAW adjust prices amid surging chip and raw material costs, but analysts say soft sales could undermine gains
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[2026-03-24 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-24 10:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a succinct snapshot of what I'm seeing and hearing from local businesses.Today, I dive into Alibaba's latest effort to take on the global animation market, just as Hollywood tries harder to capture Chinese moviegoers.
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[2026-03-24 09:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The United States said Monday that South Korea and three other members of the World Trade Organization maintained their self-declared developing country status despite their pledge to forgo special and differential treatment in WTO negotiations.
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[2026-03-24 09:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un formally called South Korea the "most hostile state" and warned of merciless consequences if provoked, the North's state media reported Tuesday.
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[2026-03-24 09:34 UTC+10:00] [ChatGPT] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: American Congressional commission concludes China’s open ecosystem has seen performance gaps narrowed with top Western large language models
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[2026-03-24 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After three speculative booms – and busts – the island province is seeking sustainable growth based on new status as a free-trade port
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[2026-03-24 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Television & radio] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The revered documentarian wades into unexplored territory with the US president and Xi Jinping’s relationship – and there is a moment so startling that it feels like pure comedy gold
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