Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-16 22:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The country's anti-money laundering agency said Monday that it has decided to fine Bithumb, one of South Korea's crypto exchanges, some 37 billion won ($24.8 million) and impose a six-month partial business suspension over lapses in customer verification obligations and transactions with unregistered partners.
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[2026-03-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 51-year-old Ante Milicic managed the Matildas in 2019-20, taking the team to the last 16 of the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France
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[2026-03-16 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A cherry tree comes into bloom in Kofu, Japan, Monday, March 16, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)
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[2026-03-16 21:48 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-16 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBUANA Lhuillier First Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Emirosco Michael Sena has been recognized as the “Most Innovative Communications Professional of the Year” at the Asia Pacific Stevie Awards.
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[2026-03-16 21:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea is estimated to have earned up to $14.4 billion from its troop deployment to the Russia-Ukraine war and arms exports to Russia, a report showed Monday.
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[2026-03-16 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill that protects the remittances of over two million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from "sudden and unilateral" fees.
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[2026-03-16 21:33 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two sides still ‘in communication’, foreign ministry says, after US leader hints he could postpone visit unless Beijing helps reopen Strait of Hormuz
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[2026-03-16 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has said he is hopeful that talks with Iran are beginning to ease shipping disruptions for the country’s vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-03-16 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY — As Cebu prepares to host the meeting of leaders in Southeast Asia, a new convention hub has opened on the shores of Mactan.
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[2026-03-16 21:30 UTC+10:00] [International Social Survey Programme] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A record 83 per cent of women in the Philippines now say they find domestic life as fulfilling as a career, a 30-year high
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[2026-03-16 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TEHRAN, Iran — President Donald Trump urged NATO partners and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical conduit for crude that Iran has effectively closed, as major economic players began releasing oil reserves on Monday to ward off supply disruptions.
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[2026-03-16 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Money swindled through any form of online scam can be recovered if the incident is reported early, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) said on Monday.
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[2026-03-16 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading Senate Bill (SB) 1937 which seeks to ensure that quality education reaches every Filipino child, even those in remote areas. The Senate passed SB 1937 which will institutionalize support for public basic education schools in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA).
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[2026-03-16 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEIJING — Beijing said on Monday it is in talks with Washington over an expected visit by US President Donald Trump, who has pressured NATO allies including China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-03-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ancient ritual sees birds battered to death with a hammer then thrown out of the home; in offshoot custom, boiled egg yolk can determine luck
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[2026-03-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [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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[2026-03-16 20:52 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-16 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Antipolo 2nd District Rep. Philip Conrad Acop took his oath as a member of the House of Representatives on Monday.
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[2026-03-16 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Irans’s players pose for a team photo before an Asian group A qualifying soccer match against North Korea for the 2026 World Cup, June 10, 2025, at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, file)
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[2026-03-16 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Japan and Australia said on Monday they do not plan to send naval vessels to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, after US President Donald Trump called on allies to form a coalition to reopen the vital energy corridor.
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[2026-03-16 20:29 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-16 20:15 UTC+10:00] [Shizuoka] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: For tourists tired of cities like Tokyo or Osaka, Shizuoka offers a quieter experience of Japanese culture. But how can it market itself?
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[2026-03-16 20:14 UTC+10:00] [Anwar Ibrahim] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: First, a minister called the deal dead. Then his ministry backtracked. Now the opposition is demanding answers
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[2026-03-16 20:11 UTC+10:00] [Okinawa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A 17-year-old female student and a boat captain were pronounced dead after all 21 on board the two vessels were thrown into the water
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[2026-03-16 20:10 UTC+10:00] [Consumer Issues] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-16 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At The Asian Banker "Global Excellence In Retail Finance Awards Ceremony And Gala Dinner 2026"on 12 March, WeBank received four major awards in recognition of its technological innovation and inclusive finance capabilities. The Bank once again retained the titles of "Best Digital Bank in Asia Pacific"and "Best Digital Bank in China".
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[2026-03-16 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Voting 209–5, the House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading House Bill No. 8469, which seeks to amend the Biofuels Act.
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[2026-03-16 19:39 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-16 19:37 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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[2026-03-16 19:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: British textbook publisher Pearson said it will revise future editions of its textbooks to more accurately depict Africa, following correction requests from the Voluntary Agency Network of Korea.
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[2026-03-16 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: TOKYO (AP) — Two boats carrying 21 people capsized Monday off Henoko, a controversial relocation site for a U.S. military base off Japan’s southern island of Okinawa, throwing all into the water and leaving two of them dead, officials said.
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[2026-03-16 19:30 UTC+10:00] [airfare] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While higher energy prices pose a threat to global travel, Asia’s strong regional travel demand and diversified source markets offer resilience
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[2026-03-16 19:28 UTC+10:00] [Caitong Securities] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Annual price declines deepen nationwide, with policy support and supply reforms seen as key to recovery
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[2026-03-16 19:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Rep. Lee Ki-heon, lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, has launched a solo protest against the United States' request for South Korea to deploy naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz amid the deepening Middle East crisis.
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[2026-03-16 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: San Jose Sharks (32-27-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (33-26-9, in the Pacific Division)
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[2026-03-16 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Buffalo Sabres (41-20-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (31-22-14, in the Pacific Division)
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[2026-03-16 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Florida Panthers (33-30-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (20-38-8, in the Pacific Division)
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[2026-03-16 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Tampa Bay Lightning (40-21-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (31-26-9, in the Pacific Division)
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[2026-03-16 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Formula One] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Setting a near 20-year attendance record, this year’s race strengthened the city’s case as global event venue – and China’s efforts to spur consumption
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[2026-03-16 18:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SEJONG — A surge in oil prices triggered by the war involving Iran could deal a significant blow to the South Korean economy if the rally persists, given the country’s heavy reliance on Middle Eastern crude oil, a state-run research institute warned Monday.
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[2026-03-16 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: While millions of barrels of oil flow to China via the Strait of Hormuz, India — Tehran's old ally — is yet to secure a safe passage for its ships stuck in the critical waterway as New Delhi's deepening ties with U.S. and Israel strain relations with Iran.
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[2026-03-16 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Hayley Raso (left) and Steph Catley are available for the Matildas' semifinal against China. (Getty Images)
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[2026-03-16 17:54 UTC+10:00] [KPop Demon Hunters] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Performance of Golden during Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony hailed for bringing Korean culture into the heart of Hollywood
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[2026-03-16 17:51 UTC+10:00] [Naypyidaw] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Stacked with military allies and ex-generals, the new assembly aims to legitimise a regime the United Nations and EU have branded a sham
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[2026-03-16 17:44 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
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[2026-03-16 17:36 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As resource-rich nations introduce export bans and other limits, analyst says investment may not automatically follow
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[2026-03-16 17:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: NC AI, the artificial intelligence subsidiary of NCSoft, said Monday it has demonstrated its “World Foundation Model,” highlighting its research infrastructure and positioning the technology as a potential “K-World Model” for Korea’s AI ecosystem.
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[2026-03-16 17:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Conglomerates move to amend bylaws, reshape boards ahead of tighter shareholder rules
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[2026-03-16 17:24 UTC+10:00] [Thai] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Families reunite as concerns mount for three crew members still trapped in the engine room of the damaged Mayuree Naree
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