Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-19 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines was named among the world’s politest and friendliest countries in the world, according to cross-border digital financial services provider Remitly, which surveyed more than 4,600 people worldwide.
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[2026-03-19 19:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Several children’s headphones sold on major overseas shopping platforms were found to contain hazardous chemical levels that far exceed South Korea’s safety limits, according to an investigation by the Korea Consumer Agency.
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[2026-03-19 19:14 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-19 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Philadelphia Flyers (32-23-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (28-24-15, in the Pacific Division)
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[2026-03-19 19:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: 'Welcome, First Time in Korea?' enters its 10th year with refreshed format, star-studded wish list including Gordon Ramsay, Cardi B
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[2026-03-19 18:57 UTC+10:00] [Freya Feng] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But young job-hunters say they are still struggling to find work in a testing post-holiday labour market amid rising global economic uncertainty
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[2026-03-19 18:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea hosted Lee Soo-hyung, a member of the Monetary Policy Board at the Bank of Korea, for a closed-door executive roundtable on Thursday to discuss Korea’s monetary policy direction and the domestic and global economic outlook.
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[2026-03-19 18:50 UTC+10:00] [technological innovation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Oversight of China’s industry intensifies, with carmakers urged to move beyond discounts and focus on chips and self-driving systems
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[2026-03-19 18:39 UTC+10:00] [Metro Manila] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-19 18:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced Thursday that it would file a complaint-affidavit before the Office of the Ombudsman against 45 current and former officials of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) over allegedly rigged firetruck procurements spanning 2018 to 2024.
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[2026-03-19 18:15 UTC+10:00] [BTS] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From a mother’s 22kg weight loss to a Taiwanese chemist’s soy empire in Australia, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting
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[2026-03-19 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BRUSSELS, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of Mana Island Resort & Spa Fiji, a member of Radisson Individuals, marking a significant milestone in the Group's South Pacific expansion and reinforcing its growing presence in Fiji's resort market.
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[2026-03-19 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Global development] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: In a new exhibition, the featured images reflect Britain’s attempts to classify and curb the subcontinent’s population, but they also demonstrate the nobility of their subjects – and the futility of the task
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[2026-03-19 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Employees in the private sector who will report to work on Friday, a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr, will get 200 percent of their basic salary, the labor department said in an advisory on Thursday.
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[2026-03-19 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ordered its regional directors to fast-track the updating and submission of beneficiary data as the government accelerates the rollout of fuel subsidies for public transport drivers and operators.
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[2026-03-19 17:34 UTC+10:00] [Athletes] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-19 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Export strength holds, but trade tensions, geopolitical risks cloud outlook
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[2026-03-19 17:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: GS Entec, an energy equipment and engineering unit of GS Group, said Thursday it is participating in this week’s 2026 World Smart Energy Week in Tokyo as it steps up efforts to expand its footprint in the global offshore wind market.
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[2026-03-19 17:13 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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[2026-03-19 17:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is launching a series of cultural programs across five major national institutions to coincide with BTS' comeback concert on March 21, aiming to deepen foreign visitors' engagement with Korean heritage.
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[2026-03-19 17:10 UTC+10:00] [Xiao En memorial park] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In the past month, 30 urns in Negeri Sembilan and 22 urns in Johor were reported stolen at two memorial parks
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[2026-03-19 17:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Porsche said Thursday it will launch more than 10 new models in South Korea this year, starting with the East Asia debut of the Cayenne Electric, as it steps up its push in the high-performance electric vehicle market.
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[2026-03-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [online community] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Business owners cite restroom hygiene concerns and misuse by customers, while critics call the fee excessive
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[2026-03-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Sweden] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing Normal professor led major R&D programmes and was instrumental in enhancing the country’s food security with satellite technologies
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[2026-03-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Maker of bizarre caffeine brew says it prevents sleepiness in spring and heatstroke in summer; experts say it is toxic and of no benefit at all
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[2026-03-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Liberia-flagged tanker Shenlong Suezmax, carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia, that arrived clearing the Strait of Hormuz, is seen at the Mumbai Port in Mumbai, India, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool, File)
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[2026-03-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: War in the Middle East is causing global disruption – from oil to agriculture – as countries, including China, enter spring planting season
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[2026-03-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: European companies that import semiconductors from Asia are tapping into backup stores and paying more for deliveries as the Iran war causes disruption to air freight routes through the Middle East, industry insiders have told CNBC.
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[2026-03-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [India] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: People struggle to cook and businesses bear brunt as closure of strait of Hormuz slows imports of liquefied petroleum gas
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[2026-03-19 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Japan on Thursday rejected a U.S. intelligence assessment that said Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan represented a "significant shift" for a sitting Japanese prime minister.
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[2026-03-19 16:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: China leads in scale but Korea bets on dexterity, tactile sensing to close the gap
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[2026-03-19 16:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-03-19 16:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs unveiled plans Thursday to build a nationwide culinary tourism network centered on Korean chicken dishes, seeking to turn the country's growing global appeal into a draw for gastronomic tourism.
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[2026-03-19 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asian technology stocks fell on Thursday as Iran's latest attacks on Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City and a surge in oil prices rattled investor sentiment, amplifying concerns over supply chain disruptions across the semiconductor industry.
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[2026-03-19 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will implement a 50 percent fare discount for all passengers of the MRT-3 and LRT-2 beginning March 23.
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[2026-03-19 16:34 UTC+10:00] [Women's Asian Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The world No 6 team have scored 28 goals and conceded just one, starting Saturday’s final against hosts Australia as clear favourites
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[2026-03-19 16:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: ● Updated Law: Elementary and Secondary Education Act
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[2026-03-19 16:28 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two goals in five second-half minutes send the Filipinas into global tournament in Brazil. North Korea, Chinese Taipei battle for other spot
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[2026-03-19 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Mercedes-Benz Korea said Thursday it has named Shirin Emeera as its new chief executive officer, while current CEO Mathias Vaitl will take on a senior global role at the German automaker.
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[2026-03-19 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: United States intelligence agencies say that China is pursuing its longstanding goal of taking control over Taiwan, but they do not expect Beijing to launch an invasion by next year, according to their latest threat assessment.
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[2026-03-19 16:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean AI startup Upstage said Thursday it has discussed collaboration with US chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices to develop next-generation AI models and support Korea’s domestic artificial intelligence ecosystem.
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[2026-03-19 16:13 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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[2026-03-19 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea closed 2025 with numbers that appeared to cancel each other out. Exports surpassed $700 billion for the first time, and shipments in January 2026 set another record. Yet industrial production grew by just 0.5 percent last year, the weakest pace in five years.
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[2026-03-19 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Philippines’ Angela Beard, left, and teammate Jessika Cowart reached following during the Women’s Asia Cup soccer match between Australia and the Philippines in Perth, Australia, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Gary Day)
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[2026-03-19 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s Supreme Court upheld a 13-year prison sentence for a Polish national convicted of smuggling more than 5.4 billion won ($3.6 million) worth of illicit drugs into the country.
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[2026-03-19 16:01 UTC+10:00] [Robots] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: How close are we to the sci-fi vision of autonomous humanoid robots? I visited 11 companies in five Chinese cities to find out
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[2026-03-19 15:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea is ramping up immigration operations at Incheon Airport, deploying extra staff and expanding passport control capacity ahead of a surge in overseas visitors expected for BTS’ Saturday performance.
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[2026-03-19 15:55 UTC+10:00] [Asean] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Energy Minister Keo Rottanak says ‘an Asean power grid is the way to go’ as Vietnam and China restrict exports to Phnom Penh
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[2026-03-19 15:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Taiwan has changed South Korea’s name in its immigration system from “Korea” to “South Korea,” in a retaliatory move over Seoul labeling Taiwan as “China (Taiwan),” despite repeated requests for a revision.
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[2026-03-19 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Shares of India's HDFC Bank slid 5% Thursday after Atanu Chakraborty, its part‑time chairman, resigned after flagging governance and ethical concerns within the institution.
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