Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-23 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka produced a strong overall campaign to finish runners-up at the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Juniors – Asia/Oceania Pre-Qualifying Event, despite going down 2-1 to Singapore in the final played at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association Headquarters in Colombo on Saturday.
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[2026-03-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: China’s GDP growth target of 4.5-5 percent is realistic and achievable, as the economy has significant advantages in multiple aspects, Justin Lin Yifu, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and dean of the Institute of New Structural Economics at Peking University, told the Global Times in a recent interview.
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[2026-03-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A delegation of 10 Airport Managers from Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Limited (AASSL) completed a customised capacity enhancement programme at Indian Aviation Academy (IAA), New Delhi, from March 09 to 20.
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[2026-03-23 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Ryan Lonergan was pivotal in the Brumbies' win over the Chiefs. (Getty Images: Mark Nolan)
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[2026-03-23 05:52 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-03-23 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Charissa Putri Chandra Kirana supports her family through her income from social media. (Supplied: Eva Rosalina)
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[2026-03-23 03:41 UTC+10:00] [America] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing aims at tech diffusion and minimising social disruptions, rather than competing for supremacy with the United States
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[2026-03-23 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordMonday, 23 Marchloading
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[2026-03-23 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuMonday, 23 Marchloading
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[2026-03-23 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordMonday, 23 Marchloading
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[2026-03-23 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchMonday, 23 Marchloading
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[2026-03-23 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TOKYO — Japan could consider deploying its military for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies, if a ceasefire is reached in the US-Israeli war on Iran, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Sunday.
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[2026-03-23 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Cagayan, formally launched the Cagayan Innovation Hub, the Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry (SARAI) Provincial Hub, and the SciTech Philippines Awards on March 16, 2026.
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[2026-03-23 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: IRONICALLY, while the world's governments failed to agree on a Global Plastics Treaty that would have mandated drastic cuts in plastic production, the Israel-US-initiated war in the Middle East appears to have accomplished precisely that. The war has all but cut the supply of chemicals essential for plastic production in especially Asia and the Pacific and Europe.
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[2026-03-23 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ONLY two logical choices for 500,000 to 700,000 students who graduate from Philippine colleges and higher institutions every year: pursue further studies to earn additional qualifications to be more competitive when applying for a job, or join the Philippines’ labor force.
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[2026-03-23 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Over the past 18 years, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has evolved alongside the country’s increasing demand for connectivity, supporting an aviation system that links islands, facilitates travel and drives economic activity.
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[2026-03-23 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-23 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-23 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-23 01:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: HAINAN ISLAND, China (AP) — Jordan Gumberg got up-and-down for par on the final hole Sunday for a 2-under 70 to hold off Jorge Campillo of Spain and win the Hainan Classic.
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[2026-03-23 01:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Blackwater broke into the win column after claiming the scalp of Magnolia, 97-91 in a king-sized upset in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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[2026-03-23 01:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 13-year-old fights back to win 200m individual medley, while Tokyo Olympic champion Wang Shun is second on season debut
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[2026-03-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In a conflict over Taiwan or western Pacific, Beijing may overwhelm air defences through sheer numbers in a war of economic attrition
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[2026-03-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Chinese currency ‘becomes more adopted globally’, report says it can replace many functions of a foreign exchange stockpile
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[2026-03-23 00:51 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: West Kowloon Cultural District Authority signs MOUs with 12 international institutions from Australia, the UK, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere
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[2026-03-23 00:26 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Since the US-Israel war against Iran began, the cost of 95-octane petrol and diesel in Vietnam has soared by 50 per cent and 70 per cent respectively.
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[2026-03-22 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Those with narrow trade structures are hit the hardest but those with broad networks of partners, such as China, tend to be more resilient
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[2026-03-22 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Globe has continuously strengthened its position as a leading enabler of the Philippines’ digital economy, with its fiber subscribers growing by 43 percent or 2.1-million in 2025 from 1.7-million the previous year, its president and CEO Carl Cruz said on Sunday.
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[2026-03-22 23:19 UTC+10:00] [Live Nation Electronic Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jim Wong owns and plays for First Division leaders, wants to bring ‘‘international celebrities, DJs and local heroes’ to matches next season
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[2026-03-22 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The FEU Lady Tamaraws avenged their first round loss to the NU Lady Bulldogs, hacking out a 5-set thrilling win this time, 25-23, 25-23, 20-25, 21-25, 22-20, in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum Sunday.
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[2026-03-22 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A school principal was arrested in an anti-drug operation conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 13 in Surigao del Sur on March 20, officials said.
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[2026-03-22 22:46 UTC+10:00] [Qwen] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investment in power and open-source models, plus industrial depth, highlights China’s vast potential for AI applications, Joe Tsai says
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[2026-03-22 22:13 UTC+10:00] [Department of Energy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Philippines has taken steps such as shortening the work week and providing fuel subsidies to counter the impact of rising costs
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[2026-03-22 22:10 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-22 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jin Lei is appointed Communist Party chief of Shenzhen as the tech hub targets AI-fuelled growth and confronts external pressures
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[2026-03-22 21:45 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-22 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ANA Maria Aboitiz-Delgado, president and CEO of Union Bank of the Philippines, has been elected president of the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP), becoming the first woman to lead the group in its nearly 80-year history.
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[2026-03-22 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Guangdong is the first provincial-level government to roll out comprehensive action plans to support AI-powered OPCs
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[2026-03-22 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Zhang Rongming, who built underwear empire, admits: ‘I never paid attention to what type of lingerie my wife wore’
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[2026-03-22 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — As part of efforts to ease the impact of the Middle East war on the Philippines, the Department of Energy (DOE) on Sunday said it is temporarily allowing the sale of lower-grade fuel in the local market.
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[2026-03-22 20:53 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City’s business leaders also say government should bolster ties with Central Asia and Asean nations to diversify market risks
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[2026-03-22 20:00 UTC+10:00] [America] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: White House photo of Japanese prime minister apparently dancing to a band draws derision on Chinese social media
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[2026-03-22 20:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: China’s ambassador to Australia says the country’s military activity in the South China and Tasman Sea showed it could no longer be easily bullied by other big powers.
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[2026-03-22 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — State seismologists on Sunday raised the alert over Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon province to Level 1, following a sustained series of volcanic earthquakes that began last week.
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[2026-03-22 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas members Leo Ordiales and Michaelo Buddin took matters into their own hands to ensure a traditional Final Four format in the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Tournament.
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[2026-03-22 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Battling searing heat, relentless pressure and two charging rivals, Irienold Reig Jr. announced his arrival as Philippine triathlon’s next big force, claiming a breakthrough victory at the BYD IRONMAN 70.3 Davao presented by Aboitiz along the blistering stretch of the Davao Coastal Road on Sunday.
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[2026-03-22 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The UP Fighting Maroons ended their 4-game skid after blanking the UE Lady Warriors, 25-21, 25-15, 25-14, in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum Sunday.
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[2026-03-22 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Ahn Gwang-hoon, a Catholic priest of the Missionary Society of St. Columban who devoted more than six decades to serving marginalized communities in South Korea, died Sunday at age 84.
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[2026-03-22 19:24 UTC+10:00] [China Development Forum] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Conflict in the Middle East and growing global turbulence following US-Israeli strikes against Iran has seen foreign investors look to China
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[2026-03-22 19:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea’s response to the US-Israeli strikes on Iran draws attention for two notable reasons. In a statement released through the Korean Central News Agency on March 1, a North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson strongly condemned Washington and Tel Aviv’s “shameless rogue act” of launching a “war of aggression,” but stopped short of mentioning reports about Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei or directly criticizing US President Donald Trump.
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