Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-20 17:59 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-20 17:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The Bank of Japan has long stated that sustained levels of inflation will help it move ahead with policy normalization, after having ended the world's only negative interest rate regime in 2024.
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[2026-03-20 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Global volatility is threatening a pipeline of multibillion-dollar stock market listings in India, the world's busiest IPO market.
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[2026-03-20 17:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-03-20 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This image provided by Tokyo Electric Power Holdings Company shows inside the Unit 3 reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, northeastern Japan, March 9, 2026. (TEPCO via AP)
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[2026-03-20 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Eli Lilly] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Multinationals are building self-reliant supply chains in China to insulate local markets from potential trade disruptions, say analysts
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[2026-03-20 17:27 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [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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[2026-03-20 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, also known as BARMM, is a region of the Philippines, located in Mindanao. It has a population of 5,691,583 as of the 2024 Census, and a land area of 36,650.95 square kilometers.
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[2026-03-20 17:26 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-20 17:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: New Zealand’s captain Mitchell Santner tosses a ball during a practice session ahead of the T20 World Cup cricket final match against India in Ahmedabad, India, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)
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[2026-03-20 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda's latest recommendations highlight destinations where travelers can enjoy unique zipline adventures across Asia. Experiences are at the heart of travel, and ziplining offers thrill-seekers an exciting way to experience Asia's diverse landscapes and natural beauty, from the lush jungles of Chiang Mai to the breathtaking waterfall views of Da Lat.
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[2026-03-20 17:09 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-20 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesChina and Japan’s complicated ties in a turbulent 2026China and Japan’s long-standing rivalry has deep historic roots, and relations between the two have taken a significant turn for the worse in recent months. This series dives into the complicated ties of the two Asian powers in a turbulent 2026.
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[2026-03-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: AP News
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — At least 50 people in South Korea were injured in a fire at an auto parts factory in the central city of Daejeon, officials said Friday.
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[2026-03-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia Triathlon Cup] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Robin Elg will pull out of Haikou event after swim and bike legs, as coach calls for signs of progress from squad following altitude camp
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[2026-03-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Crossing boundaries debate rages as new treatment sees partially clothed stressed-out clients hugged, touched with feathers
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[2026-03-20 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BOSSJOB, the chat-first career platform for professional hiring in Southeast Asia (SEA), has partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) to bridge the gap between industry-standard skills and actual employment, ensuring a more efficient transition from graduation to the workforce of technical vocational education and training (TVET) graduates.
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[2026-03-20 16:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Firefighters in Korea are battling a blaze at an auto parts factory in Daejeon, where at least 50 people have been injured, authorities said Friday.
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[2026-03-20 16:29 UTC+10:00] [Kyna Wong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Updated smart sedan debuts with improved safety and smart-driving features, intensifying competition with Tesla and domestic rivals
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[2026-03-20 16:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Baemin, Korea’s leading food delivery platform, said Friday it will launch a special support program for small cafes in central Seoul in connection with “BTS The City Arirang Seoul,” a citywide event celebrating BTS' comeback.
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[2026-03-20 16:27 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-20 16:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-03-20 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Mornings and afternoons at Gyeongbokgung come with a rare indulgence this spring: tasting the same desserts Korea's kings once enjoyed.
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[2026-03-20 16:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday a live performance by K-pop supergroup BTS this weekend is expected to generate trillions of won in economic value in South Korea.
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[2026-03-20 16:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Citibank Korea and Citigroup Global Markets Securities Korea won four top honors at The Asset Triple A Awards 2026, underscoring Citi’s position in sustainable finance, commercial banking and advisory work in Korea.
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[2026-03-20 16:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US chip giant Qualcomm Technologies underscored South Korea’s strategic importance as a global hub for technological innovation, highlighted its long-standing partnership with Samsung Electronics, along with its vision for the Korean market.
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[2026-03-20 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: PM tells voters he is confident of navigating energy crisis sparked by Iran war
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[2026-03-20 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Saki Kumagai and Sam Kerr celebrate goals in their respective semi-finals. (Getty Images)
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[2026-03-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BEIJING, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, premiered historical romance series "Pursuit of Jade" on March 6, with the title quickly gaining traction across global markets.
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[2026-03-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Banchero Costa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China and South Korea dominate global production of vessels for carrying natural gas, but Japan now sees industry as key to its energy security
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[2026-03-20 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
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[2026-03-20 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: La australiana Sam Kerr reacciona tras el juego de fútbol de semifinales de la Copa Asiática Femenina entre China y Australia en Perth, Australia, el martes 17 de marzo de 2026. (Foto AP/Gary Day)
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[2026-03-20 15:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s Supreme Court has held a construction site manager responsible for the death of a Russian worker who fell from a structure along a building’s exterior, despite prior instructions restricting access to the area.
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[2026-03-20 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SINGAPORE and SHENZHEN, China, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Circles, a global digital telecom software company, and Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to explore the joint delivery of AI-native, next-generation digital telecom solutions for operators worldwide.
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[2026-03-20 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines takes center stage in the Spring 2026 (March–May) issue of Cercle Diplomatique, which highlighted the country as “a nation of contrasts and rapid change” in the publication’s cover story.
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[2026-03-20 15:34 UTC+10:00] [Fields Medal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From US warships’ stop in Penang to Jollibee representing Southeast Asian brands globally, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
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[2026-03-20 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Much has changed since Alex Eala’s debut in the Miami Open last year.
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[2026-03-20 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Soccer] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Long before it became the official nickname of their women’s national team in 2004, Nadeshiko was a Japanese ideal.
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[2026-03-20 15:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Beijing: When Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived at the White House on Thursday, she was bracing for a “difficult meeting”.
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[2026-03-20 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The meeting that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will have at the White House on Thursday originally seemed like a prime opportunity to have President Donald Trump's ear before he embarked on a trip to China.
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[2026-03-20 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Donald Trump's postponement of the highly anticipated meeting with China could be advantageous for Xi Jinping (right). (Reuters)
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[2026-03-20 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Wind turbines operate along a solar farm near Weifang in eastern China’s Shandong province on March 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
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[2026-03-20 15:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hyosung Heavy Industries said Friday it has developed a spring-operated 362-kilovolt gas circuit breaker and successfully passed certification under standards set by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
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[2026-03-20 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has retired the names of seven storms that brought massive death and destruction to the country.
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[2026-03-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tehran has signalled a willingness for Beijing to act as a mediator in its escalating war against US and Israel
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[2026-03-20 14:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-03-20 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon has confirmed that four tax evasion cases were filed against Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya before the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) after initial delays due to the filing of a motion for reconsideration.
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[2026-03-20 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon has confirmed that four tax evasion cases were filed against Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya before the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) after initial delays due to the filing of a motion for reconsideration.
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[2026-03-20 14:44 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Saturday’s match at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium is a repeat of the 2014 and 2018 deciders, which the Matildas lost 1-0 on both occasions
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[2026-03-20 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte praised the Muslim community for their "discipline and devotion" during the month of Ramadan as it ends on Saturday with the celebration of Eid'l Fitr.
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