[2026-03-18 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: CIBF 2026 to Gather Global Battery Industry in Shenzhen This May, Opens Visitor Registration

Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 18th China International Battery Fair (CIBF 2026), organized by the China Industrial Association of Power Sources (CIAPS), will take place from May 13 to 15, 2026, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. Held under the theme "Connecting the World, Empowering Green, and Driving the Future," the event will bring together key players from across the global battery value chain to strengthen collaboration and support industry growth.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697443

[2026-03-18 19:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bill drafted to attract more skilled foreign workers

Snippet: A South Korean lawmaker drafted a bill Wednesday aimed at attracting more young immigrants to South Korea and placing South Korea's youth immigration-related functions under the jurisdiction of the Justice Ministry.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697442

[2026-03-18 19:35 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran conflict drives fund managers to slash risk and hoard cash, BofA survey shows

Snippet: Fund managers pile into cash at fastest pace since Covid-19 as geopolitical tensions, inflation replace AI as top concerns, bank finds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347009/iran-conflict-drives-fund-managers-slash-risk-and-hoard-cash-bofa-survey-shows

[2026-03-18 19:34 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland China says Taiwan can ease Iran energy supply anxiety with peaceful reunification

Snippet: Comments build on Beijing’s recent tendency towards detailing economic and lifestyle benefits for island from reunification

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3347012/mainland-china-says-taiwan-can-ease-iran-energy-supply-anxiety-peaceful-reunification

[2026-03-18 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: MARINA and BSM align on seafarer excellence and green tech

Snippet: ​In a major move toward a more sustainable and tech-forward maritime sector, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) Philippines officially entered into a strategic partnership on March 17, 2026. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the MARINA Central Office signals a new era of active collaboration between regulators and industry leaders, focusing on the "green transition" and the holistic development of the Filipino seafaring workforce.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/business/maritime/marina-and-bsm-align-on-seafarer-excellence-and-green-tech/2302473

[2026-03-18 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Kailash Mansarovar Yatra] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s reopening to Chinese investment reflects strategic pragmatism

Snippet: Concerns about signalling weakness misread India’s careful policy design. Foreign investment rules have not been abolished, only recalibrated

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3346614/indias-reopening-chinese-investment-reflects-strategic-pragmatism

[2026-03-18 19:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul’s AI secretary to meet AMD CEO Lisa Su

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697422

[2026-03-18 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: Matildas to learn final opponent as South Korea and Japan face off in Sydney

Snippet: The second spot in the final of the Women's Asian Cup goes on the line as South Korea and Japan lock horns at Stadium Australia, 24 hours after the Matildas downed China to secure their place in Saturday's decider.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/south-korea-vs-japan-live-blog-womens-asian-cup/106469438

[2026-03-18 19:15 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Korea, Taiwan chip sectors most exposed to helium shortage amid Middle East war: Fitch

Snippet: South Korea and Taiwan face the highest risk as they source most of their helium from Qatar, while Japan is seen as relatively stable, Fitch says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3347005/korea-taiwan-chip-sectors-most-exposed-helium-shortage-amid-middle-east-war-fitch

[2026-03-18 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Predators host the Kraken after shootout win

Snippet: Seattle Kraken (31-27-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (30-28-9, in the Central Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nashville-predators-seattle-kraken-winnipeg-jets-9c4dd341d42e4b629fbeb74ecd65c08f

[2026-03-18 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Tampa Bay visits Vancouver after Kucherov's hat trick

Snippet: Tampa Bay Lightning (41-21-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (21-38-8, in the Pacific Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/vancouver-canucks-nikita-kucherov-tampa-bay-lightning-seattle-kraken-81016128e954494ca266d70a306cb89c

[2026-03-18 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sabres visit the Sharks, aim to prolong road winning streak

Snippet: Buffalo Sabres (42-20-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (32-28-6, in the Pacific Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/buffalo-sabres-san-jose-sharks-eca36aa11273450694de193ea3e8e199

[2026-03-18 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Edmonton hosts Florida in a non-conference matchup

Snippet: Florida Panthers (33-31-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (34-26-9, in the Pacific Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/edmonton-oilers-florida-panthers-florida-03175f2e341b48bd8da5db0f739bb945

[2026-03-18 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Golden Knights host the Mammoth in Western Conference action

Snippet: Utah Mammoth (35-27-6, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (31-23-14, in the Pacific Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/vegas-golden-knights-utah-hockey-club-1aaf66757c7c4097986e13217c100e32

[2026-03-18 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Govt prepares aid programs, free rides after President defers fare hikes

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Wednesday that it was rolling out a series of assistance programs for commuters and public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to defer fare increases amid the continued rise in global fuel prices caused by ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/news/govt-prepares-aid-programs-free-rides-after-president-defers-fare-hikes/2302472

[2026-03-18 19:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: No Chinese bleached chicken feet entered Korea: ministry

Snippet: South Korea’s food safety authorities said no imports of Chinese chicken feet linked to a recent hygiene controversy have entered the country, seeking to reassure consumers after reports of chemical bleaching at processing plants.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697409

[2026-03-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AMD CEO deepens ties with Samsung, Naver in AI infrastructure push

Snippet: Talks cover AI chips, memory and cloud infrastructure as Su makes her first Korea visit since taking office in 2014

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697284

[2026-03-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Artists] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Reading into crisis: How these books address low literacy in PH

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/artists/reading-crisis-books-address-low-literacy-philippines/

[2026-03-18 18:46 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Marcos suspends fare hike a day before rollout

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-orders-fare-hike-suspension-march-18-2025/

[2026-03-18 18:45 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: House enters day 2 of plenary debates on anti-dynasty bill

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-house-plenary-debates-anti-political-dynasty-bill-day-2-march-18-2026/

[2026-03-18 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH, US reaffirm strong defense alliance — AFP

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the US have once again reaffirmed their robust defense alliance amid evolving regional security challenges.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/news/ph-us-reaffirm-strong-defense-alliance-afp/2302462

[2026-03-18 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NU bounces back, sweeps UP to reclaim second

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion National University unleashed its frustrations on the University of the Philippines, 25-19, 25-14, 25-19, to return to the win column of the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Tournament on Wednesday afternoon at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/sports/nu-bounces-back-sweeps-up-to-reclaim-second/2302445

[2026-03-18 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China won't freeze fertilizer exports to Philippines, says Agriculture chief

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — China has assured the Philippines that it would not freeze exporting fertilizers to the country amid the war in the Middle East, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/news/china-wont-freeze-fertilizer-exports-to-philippines-says-agriculture-chief/2302478

[2026-03-18 18:30 UTC+10:00] [EV] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Geely beats BYD in sales, CATL’s profit surges 42%: 7 EV reads

Snippet: From top Chinese carmakers selling more units overseas to Geely’s upper hand in local market, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3346983/chinas-geely-beats-byd-sales-catls-profit-surges-42-7-ev-reads

[2026-03-18 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China’s ‘AI tigers’ see shares surge after Nvidia CEO touts OpenClaw as ‘next ChatGPT’

Snippet: Chinese artificial intelligence stocks surged Wednesday following upbeat comments from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on the promise of AI agents and OpenClaw.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/china-ai-zhipu-minimax-after-nvidia-jensen-huang-openclaw-comments.html

[2026-03-18 18:17 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Smart privacy rules could be Asia’s biggest AI advantage

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/smart-privacy-rules-could-be-asias-biggest-ai-advantage/

[2026-03-18 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Soju artist] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Drinking soju in South Korea? This English guide will teach you the rules you may not know

Snippet: ‘Soju artist’ Kim Wan-jun has published the English translation of his book on the drink’s history, etiquettes and social rituals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346853/drinking-soju-south-korea-english-guide-will-teach-you-rules-you-may-not-know

[2026-03-18 18:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump is being schooled on the limits of US power – but he is a slow learner | Rafael Behr

Snippet: Last year it was China’s answer to tariffs, now it’s Iran’s retaliation to airstrikes – ‘America First’ keeps foundering on global economics

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/18/donald-trump-limits-us-power-slow-learner-china-iran-war

[2026-03-18 18:00 UTC+10:00] [overseas investment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s multibillion-dollar minerals investment lifts foreign economies: report

Snippet: Country has invested more than US$120 billion in overseas mining and mineral processing projects since 2023, study says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346979/chinas-multibillion-dollar-minerals-investment-lifts-foreign-economies-report

[2026-03-18 17:59 UTC+10:00] [Xi-Trump meeting] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Investors eye Xi-Trump summit for direction as Hong Kong, China stocks shaken by conflict

Snippet: Markets await clarity on a summit, hoping it will steady Hong Kong and China equities as Middle East hostilities weigh on sentiment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346991/investors-eye-xi-trump-summit-direction-hong-kong-china-stocks-shaken-conflict

[2026-03-18 17:58 UTC+10:00] [WorkBuddy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As ‘lobster fever’ grips China, Tencent makes OpenClaw-based tool available on WeChat

Snippet: Company says users will be able to use mini-program to send commands from smartphones to PCs via audio messages and images

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3346994/lobster-fever-grips-china-tencent-makes-openclaw-based-tool-available-wechat

[2026-03-18 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: FEU frustrates UE for bounce back win

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The FEU Lady Tamaraws charged back to the win column after fending off an inspired third set performance by the UE Lady Warriors, 25-11, 25-15, 25-22, in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/sports/feu-frustrates-ue-for-bounce-back-win/2302428

[2026-03-18 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gwapa Run powers women forward in IM 70.3 weekend

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Gwapa Dabawenya Run is set to return as one of the most vibrant highlights of the racing weekend surrounding the IRONMAN 70.3 Davao, serving not only as a lead-in event but as a powerful standalone celebration of women’s strength, confidence and community spirit.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/sports/gwapa-run-powers-women-forward-in-im-703-weekend/2302424

[2026-03-18 17:43 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia’s jet fuel supply is safe for now, but a price crunch is in the pipeline

Snippet: China’s response to the Iran war has put a question mark over future supplies for the local aviation sector as spiralling prices cripple spot markets and cloud planning for airlines.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/australia-s-jet-fuel-supply-is-safe-for-now-but-a-price-crunch-is-in-the-pipeline-20260316-p5oayn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 17:43 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Biggest Celebration of International Women’s Day at the 2026 FCC Women’s Run PH at SM MOA, Pasay

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of runners took to the streets of Pasay a powerful display of strength, grace, and honor as the 2026 FCC Women’s Run PH returned with a sold-out field of 16,500 runners, making it the biggest women’s running event in the Philippines.

Read full article: https://nowyouknowph.rappler.com/1365/biggest-celebration-of-international-womens-day-at-the-2026-fcc-womens-run-ph-at-sm-moa-pasay/

[2026-03-18 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Junior tennis boom fuels 230-strong field in Olivarez Cup

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Junior tennis continues to surge in popularity as a strong field of 230 players sets out for the Rep. Eric Olivarez Cup Juniors Age-Group Championships, which begin on March 19 at the Olivarez Sports Center and Parañaque tennis courts.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/sports/junior-tennis-boom-fuels-230-strong-field-in-olivarez-cup/2302419

[2026-03-18 17:34 UTC+10:00] [Pritam Singh] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Envoy slams Australian radio show for calling Singapore an ‘autocracy’

Snippet: Anil Nayar criticised an ABC programme for making ‘baseless claims’ about the city state’s political system and judiciary

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3346990/envoy-slams-australian-radio-show-calling-singapore-autocracy

[2026-03-18 17:16 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Comelec clears Marcoleta of poll violation over undeclared campaign contributions

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/comelec-clears-marcoleta-poll-violation-undeclared-campaign-contributions/

[2026-03-18 17:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nol Universe targets tour, activity business as new growth pillar

Snippet: The way Koreans plan overseas trips has shifted, with less weight on where they go and more on what they will actually experience when they get there. Nol Universe, South Korea's leading travel booking platform, is making a direct play for that change, betting its tour and activity business as the category for its next phase of growth.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697271

[2026-03-18 17:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Offshore Korea ETFs make waves with strong returns

Snippet: Samsung Electronics, SK hynix-heavy ETFs draw strong inflows as investors bet on AI-driven semiconductor growth

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697268

[2026-03-18 17:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee pushes capital market overhaul to turn ‘K- Discount’ into ‘K-Premium’

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697257

[2026-03-18 17:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea rolls out W1.5tr aid as Mideast turmoil hits supply chains

Snippet: Naphtha gets temporary economic security status as Seoul moves to curb energy disruption

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697255

[2026-03-18 17:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: What foreign voters should know about Korea’s local elections

Snippet: Thousands of foreign residents in South Korea will be eligible to vote in the June 3 local elections, a little-known right that comes with strict legal responsibilities.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697247

[2026-03-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [lymphoma] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists use E coli to fight breast tumours from within in mice study

Snippet: The targeted cancer therapy using bacteria could be much less toxic than traditional treatments, research team says in paper

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346974/chinese-scientists-use-e-coli-fight-breast-tumours-within-mice-study

[2026-03-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jar burials: a glimpse into ancient China’s compassion, funeral practices for infant deaths

Snippet: New study indicates Neolithic cultures in China may have separated graves of perinatal infants; different treatment than older children

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346843/jar-burials-glimpse-ancient-chinas-compassion-funeral-practices-infant-deaths

[2026-03-18 16:40 UTC+10:00] [Ishika Panta] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nepal voted for change. Can its rapper-engineer PM deliver?

Snippet: Balendra Shah has promised to transform Nepal, but success hinges on him becoming the first elected leader to finish a full five-year term

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3346981/nepal-voted-change-can-its-rapper-engineer-pm-deliver

[2026-03-18 16:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea earns billions from Russia through troops, arms: report

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697206

[2026-03-18 16:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Is North Korea ready for a female leader?

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697205

[2026-03-18 16:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Calls mount for integration of Korea’s airport operators

Snippet: Korea Airport Corp.’s labor union underscores need to revive regional airports

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697200

[2026-03-18 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: New Trump trade deal tightens US and Indonesia ties

Snippet: FILE- Barges fully loaded with coal are anchored on Mahakam river in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, on Dec. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/southeast-indonesia-energy-trump-tariff-deal-23c6aa733b8d03294d26efc65c0b9723