Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-03-19 15:22 UTC+10:00] [Al Queda] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The case involving radicalised students in Laguna province highlights the urgent cyber safety and parental vigilance against online threats
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[2026-03-19 15:14 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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[2026-03-19 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HONG KONG, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Battery Show Asia 2026, co-located with Energy Storage Asia and Mobility Tech Asia, successfully wrapped up its three-day event from March 10 to 12 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. The event brought together over 200 exhibitors and showcased more than 1,000 cutting-edge technologies and products, solidifying its position as a premier global platform for energy, technology, and innovation.
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[2026-03-19 15:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Korea-Central Asia Secretariat and five Central Asian nations highlighted the cultural heritage of the Nowruz festival as a link between Korea and Central Asia on Wednesday.
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[2026-03-19 15:08 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Soccer] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-03-19 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi gestures as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his speech during their visit to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington at the U.S. Navy’s Yokosuka base in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo, on Oct. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)
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[2026-03-19 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: This report is from this week's "Inside India" newsletter, which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse — Subscribe today
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[2026-03-19 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A couple takes a selfie photo near a banner promoting a comeback concert of K-pop group BTS at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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[2026-03-19 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Steph Catley doesn't think Japan is unbeatable in the Asian Cup final, despite their commanding tournament thus far. (Getty Images: Paul Kane)
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[2026-03-19 15:00 UTC+10:00] [underwater navigation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Researchers say the fingernail-sized devices could help transform drone warfare and other fields where precise timing is vital
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[2026-03-19 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Global Affairs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-19 14:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The South Korean government is moving to require accommodation businesses to post standardized price lists online, in a bid to curb arbitrary overpricing.
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[2026-03-19 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. filed separate cyberlibel cases against former lawmaker Zaldy Co and the "18 ex-Marines" and their counsel Levi Baligod at the Makati City Prosecutor's Office on Thursday morning.
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[2026-03-19 14:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Thursday said no stranded commuters have been recorded so far amid the ongoing transport strike.
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[2026-03-19 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Immigration officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) intercepted a 21-year-old woman, suspected of being a victim of a mail-order bride scheme.
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[2026-03-19 14:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For fans around the world, BTS is more than a band — it is a lifeline. Nine fans share their stories with The Korea Herald
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[2026-03-19 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with members of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) to discuss measures to mitigate the impact of oil price fluctuations on the air transport sector, Malacañang said Thursday.
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[2026-03-19 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Una corredora de divisas trabaja junto a una pantalla en la que se muestran los precios internacionales del petróleo en la sala de operaciones de la sede central del Hana Bank en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el jueves 19 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Ahn Young-joon)
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[2026-03-19 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Currency traders work 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, Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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[2026-03-19 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Activists held protests against the war and the demand from Donald Trump in Seoul. (Reuters: Kim Soo-hyeon)
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[2026-03-19 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Natalie Whiting is the ABC's North Asia correspondent, based in Tokyo. She was previously the broadcaster's Papua New Guinea correspondent and has also reported for the ABC from Europe and the Middle East.
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[2026-03-19 14:00 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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[2026-03-19 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sexual offences involving mostly male teachers targeting students remain high despite stricter rules against the menace in recent years
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[2026-03-19 13:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The Bank of Japan kept its rates steady at 0.75% as expected, but noted that inflation risks now are tilted to the upside due to the Iran war.In its statement, the BOJ said that the decision was split, with eight members of the nine-member board voting in favor of a hold.
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[2026-03-19 13:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean shipbuilders and startups should seek to expand into India to capitalize on India's drive to become a global hub for manufacturing, technology and maritime industries, Indian Ambassador to South Korea Gourangalal Das said Wednesday.
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[2026-03-19 13:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Cravity released “Blast Out,” its third single album in Japan, on Thursday, Starship Entertainment has announced.
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[2026-03-19 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled its ranking of Asian travelers that are the most passionate about culinary experiences during their travels. The findings, derived from a survey of Asian travelers as part of Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook Report, reveal that Asia's biggest foodies hail from Taiwan, Vietnam, and South Korea, where 47%, 35%, and 34%, respectively, cite food as a key reason for travel.
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[2026-03-19 13:25 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-19 13:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan in 2027 and seeks to control the island without the use of force, the US intelligence community said Wednesday, striking a measured tone on one of the world's biggest potential flashpoints.
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[2026-03-19 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A transport group leading a strike in Metro Manila on Thursday accused police officers of allegedly harassing its members, as protests against high fuel taxes disrupted traffic in several areas.
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[2026-03-19 13:04 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stocks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Index falls after Fed says Middle East hostilities complicate inflation outlook as oil prices remain elevated
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[2026-03-19 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Thursday took pride in the latest achievement of the local government which was awarded, for the second straight year, the prestigious Seal of Good Education Governance (SGEG) from the Synergeia Foundation.
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[2026-03-19 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing has removed several key restrictions on its payment system, allowing it to expand beyond yuan settlements, economist says
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[2026-03-19 12:54 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-19 12:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Surging demand meets restricted access, driving widespread infringement across digital platforms
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[2026-03-19 12:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HanaFax leads online fax market as regulations, mobile tech drive continued demand
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[2026-03-19 12:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea has touted a cement factory in the country's southwestern region as an exemplary case for boosting production, state media showed Thursday, in a move seen as being aimed at strengthening the people's unity following last month's key party congress.
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[2026-03-19 12:30 UTC+10:00] [East Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With Washington tied up in Iran, Kim Jong-un’s message is clear: if the US wants a summit, it must pay his nuclear price
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[2026-03-19 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — After rolling out the P5,000 fuel support program to public transport drivers, the government will soon be handing out gas assistance to farmers and fishermen as part of the government's response to the effects of surging oil costs, Malacañang announced Thursday.
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[2026-03-19 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Assets span c.550 keys across 8 properties in core Tokyo Districts, bringing Dash Living's global portfolio to 42 assets
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[2026-03-19 12:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Onew of SHINee is planning to visit five cities in Asia for his solo fan meetup tour, “Tough Love,” Griffin Entertainment announced Wednesday.
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