[2026-03-16 15:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 6 hours on screens, 1 hour outdoors: teens shrug, parents worry

Snippet: South Korea’s high school students log about six hours of screentime a day on average, while devoting just over an hour to outdoor activities, revealing a significant imbalance in daily physical activity, according to a state research report.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695212

[2026-03-16 15:30 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: How Trump’s elite marine unit could wrest control of the Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Taiwan: The US has ordered that a “911 force” of 2500 marines be redeployed from Japan to the Middle East, signalling the possibility of American boots on the ground.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/how-trump-s-elite-marine-unit-could-wrest-control-of-the-strait-of-hormuz-20260316-p5oaqw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-16 15:29 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: China’s economy builds early momentum in 2026

Snippet: March 16, 2026 15:29 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/chinas-economy-builds-early-momentum-in-2026/

[2026-03-16 15:10 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Baste Duterte did not ask China to evacuate OFWs in the Middle East

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/baste-duterte-did-not-ask-china-evacuate-ofw-middle-east/

[2026-03-16 15:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: APR’s Medicube enters India via Nykaa partnership

Snippet: APR said Monday that its flagship beauty brand Medicube has entered Nykaa, India’s largest beauty platform, marking a strategic partnership aimed at expanding its presence in the local market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695193

[2026-03-16 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Things ‘I do not like’ led me to quit US for Hong Kong, top mathematician says

Snippet: The academic also says he is motivated by his vision to make Asia an intellectual powerhouse for science and learning

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346664/things-i-do-not-drove-me-quit-us-hong-kong-top-mathematician-ngo-bao-chau

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Philippines’ Jollibee is Southeast Asia’s lone global food chain

Snippet: The company is the only Southeast Asian name to make the top tier of a recent list of the world’s strongest restaurant brands, placing fifth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3346547/philippines-jollibee-stands-out-southeast-asias-global-restaurant-exception

[2026-03-16 14:50 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Japan and Australia say they have no plans to send ships to strait of Hormuz as Trump increases pressure

Snippet: Trump said his administration had contacted seven countries asking for support to allow shipping through the vital waterway

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/16/strait-of-hormuz-australia-japan-no-ships

[2026-03-16 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SM introduces Sparklo Reverse Vending Machines to the Philippines for the first time

Snippet: SM Supermalls is strengthening its commitment to environmental sustainability through a new partnership with global cleantech company Sparklo. Expanding the reach of the SM Green Movement and the SM Green Recycling Machine program, the partnership aims to make recycling more accessible, convenient and rewarding for participating customers through SM malls nationwide.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/16/supplements/sm-introduces-sparklo-reverse-vending-machines-to-the-philippines-for-the-first-time/2300401

[2026-03-16 14:41 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte still most trusted, appreciated PH official but gap with Marcos narrowing

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-sara-duterte-performance-trust-ratings-pulse-asia-survey-march-2026/

[2026-03-16 14:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Blackpink logs over 3.6b streams on largest Korean music platform

Snippet: Blackpink has been streamed more than 3.6 billion times on Melon, the largest music platform in Korea said Monday, citing its own tally.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695186

[2026-03-16 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Festival of Marketing Makes Landmark Asian Debut in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Snippet: First geographic expansion of the UK's leading marketing festival brings Asia's most ambitious marketers together for an intimate, high-impact one-day experience

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695184

[2026-03-16 14:09 UTC+10:00] [Esso] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Courier SF Express imposes temporary fuel surcharges within Hong Kong and Macau

Snippet: China’s largest courier cites volatile global fuel prices for new HK$1 surcharge on local document and parcel deliveries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346700/courier-sf-express-imposes-temporary-fuel-surcharges-within-hong-kong-and-macau

[2026-03-16 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pasig City to start P5,000 fuel aid payout for tricycle drivers

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City will begin releasing the P5,000 fuel subsidy for tricycle drivers this week under the national government’s financial assistance program for public utility vehicle drivers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/16/news/national/pasig-city-to-start-p5000-fuel-aid-payout-for-tricycle-drivers/2300398

[2026-03-16 13:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Cha Eunwoo to host photo exhibit in Japan: report

Snippet: Cha Eunwoo of Astro will be holding a photo exhibition in Tokyo, according to a local media report.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695132

[2026-03-16 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Four persons die, one injured in Rizal car accident

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Four persons died while another was injured in an accident triggered by a speeding car driven by a 60-year-old woman in Angono, Rizal Sunday afternoon.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/16/news/four-persons-die-one-injured-in-rizal-car-accident/2300385

[2026-03-16 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Digital Edge Secures Indonesia's Largest Data Center Green Loan of US$665 Million to Advance AI-Ready Hyperscale Campus

Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Edge today announced the successful close of a US$665 million green loan. The loan will support the development of the first phase of its 500MW CGK Campus in the GIIC Industrial Estate in Bekasi – a US$4.5 billion multi-phase investment and one of Indonesia's largest AI-ready hyperscale data center campuses.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695058

[2026-03-16 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pasig hospital’s ER temporarily closed for upgrade

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The emergency room of the Pasig Hope Medical Center has been temporarily closed to give way to renovation and expansion works.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/16/news/pasig-hospitals-er-temporarily-closed-for-upgrade/2300376

[2026-03-16 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Filipina-American Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes Oscars history with Best Cinematography win for ‘Sinners’

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history after winning Best Cinematography for the film "Sinners" at the Academy Awards held Sunday night (Monday in Manila) at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/16/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/filipina-american-autumn-durald-arkapaw-makes-oscars-history-with-best-cinematography-win-for-sinners/2300374

[2026-03-16 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China's factory output and consumption beat forecasts, while property investment contraction slows

Snippet: China's economy started on a strong footing this year, with consumption and production both beating expectations as holiday spending and strong foreign demand provided an early boost.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/16/china-data-today-retail-sales-property-industrial-production.html

[2026-03-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Asean can loosen dependence on US, China amid trade war fallout

Snippet: The bloc will look for new markets and deepen regional cooperation to reduce trade uncertainty, economic ministers say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3346594/how-asean-can-loosen-dependence-us-china-amid-trade-war-fallout

[2026-03-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [China data] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s economy starts 2026 strongly as retail sales, investment rise

Snippet: Before the Iran energy crisis and latest round of China-US trade talks, retail spending grew 2.8 per cent in January and February while fixed-asset investment increased 1.8 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3346697/chinas-economy-starts-2026-strongly-retail-sales-investment-rise

[2026-03-16 12:57 UTC+10:00] [CNOOC] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks edge lower on US-Iran stand-off, oil supply fears

Snippet: Hong Kong stocks slip as investors stayed cautious over global energy supply risks and regional stability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346696/hong-kong-stocks-edge-lower-us-iran-stand-oil-supply-fears

[2026-03-16 12:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Jimmy Kimmel Takes Aim At Nemesis Donald Trump While Giving Out Oscar For Best Documentary: “Oh Man. He Is Gonna Be Mad His Wife Wasn’t Nominated For This”

Snippet: Jimmy Kimmel was ostensibly at the 2026 Oscars to present the awards for Best Documentary Short and Best Documentary Feature, but of course, he took his platform to dig into politics. After lobbing a shot comparing CBS to North Korea, he then dug the knife deeper by slamming First Lady Melania Trump‘s recent critically-panned doc, Melania.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/03/15/oscars-2026-jimmy-kimmel-slams-donald-trump-melania/

[2026-03-16 12:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US, China wrap Paris talks on managed trade, agriculture deals

Snippet: PARIS (Reuters) -- Top US and Chinese economic officials were ‌due to conclude talks in Paris on Monday, with potential areas of agreement in agriculture, critical minerals and managed trade that could be taken up by US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, sources familiar with the discussions said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694978

[2026-03-16 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Globe’s Digital Thumbprint Program reaches over two million students, educators

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Globe’s Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) has achieved a milestone as it reached over two million students and educators nationwide while promoting and teaching online safety and responsibility.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/16/business/globes-digital-thumbprint-program-reaches-over-two-million-students-educators/2300369

[2026-03-16 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alex Eala in line for third clash vs world No. 3 Iga Swiatek at Miami Open

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala is in line for a third clash against world no. 3 Iga Swiatek of Poland at the WTA 1000 Miami Open slated from March 17 to 29.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/16/sports/alex-eala-in-line-for-third-clash-vs-world-no-3-iga-swiatek-at-miami-open/2300368

[2026-03-16 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump signals possible delay to Beijing summit as U.S. pressures China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump said his planned trip to China later this month could be delayed as Washington sought to pressure Beijing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring a renewed flashpoint in an already fragile bilateral relationship.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/16/trump-possible-delay-beijing-summit-china-iran-strait-of-hormuz-.html

[2026-03-16 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: P1.7 billion cash assistance released in Manila

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Over 330,000 residents in Manila or 15 percent of the city’s population will receive P1.7 billion in cash assistance, Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/16/news/national/p17-billion-cash-assistance-released-in-manila/2300367

[2026-03-16 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Empyrion Digital Signs Strategic MOU with CypressTel to Anchor Future Capacity across Asia

Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Empyrion Digital, a Singapore-headquartered next-generation data centre developer and operator, today announced it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cypress Telecom Limited ("CypressTel") and its affiliate DataShell, which together deliver secure, low-latency network services and interconnection-ready data centre capacity in major regional hubs to support strategic infrastructure growth across Asia.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694914

[2026-03-16 12:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump says trip to China might be delayed, calls on Beijing to help unblock Hormuz Strait: report

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Sunday that his planned trip to China might be delayed, redoubling his call for Beijing to help keep the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, open amid the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran, according to a report.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694912

[2026-03-16 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alex Eala hits new career-best No. 29 at WTA rankings

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alexandra "Alex" Eala cracked the top 30 of the latest Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings, hitting a new career-best No. 29 on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/16/sports/alex-eala-hits-new-career-best-no-29-at-wta-rankings/2300359

[2026-03-16 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump pressures NATO, China over Iran's closure of key waterway

Snippet: TEHRAN, Iran — President Donald Trump on Sunday sought to pressure NATO allies and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil transport conduit that Iran has effectively closed in retaliation for the US and Israeli war against Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/16/world/americas-emea/trump-pressures-nato-china-over-irans-closure-of-key-waterway/2300361

[2026-03-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China Liaoning warship’s sole female senior officer urges fellow women to prioritise professional skills

Snippet: Poised, confident senior officer adopts role of ‘evil instructor’ on board; is also known for her ‘caring’ attitude towards crew members

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3346243/china-liaoning-warships-sole-female-senior-officer-urges-fellow-women-prioritise-professional-skills

[2026-03-16 11:48 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Asia shares wary, oil volatile as war drags on

Snippet: March 16, 2026 11:48 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/asia-shares-wary-oil-volatile-as-war-drags-on/

[2026-03-16 11:30 UTC+10:00] [ByteDance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hopes of AI monetisation to boost China tech stocks amid war, market scares

Snippet: Chinese tech stocks prove steadier than regional and US peers, as frenzy over OpenClaw shows a possible way forward, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3346604/hopes-ai-monetisation-boost-china-tech-stocks-amid-war-market-scares

[2026-03-16 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Shape the Future of Electrification: Registration Opens for CWIEME Shanghai 2026

Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global electrical engineering community is setting its sights on Shanghai. CWIEME Shanghai, the Asia-Pacific region's leading exhibition for coil, motor, and transformer manufacturing, has officially announced its 2026 edition, set to take place from June 24 to 26 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694834

[2026-03-16 11:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: JD.com takes on Amazon in Europe as China's e-commerce titans expand globally

Snippet: JD.com launched its long-anticipated European online shopping platform on Monday, as the Chinese e-commerce giant looks to challenge Amazon as well as domestic rivals that have already expanded internationally.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/16/jd-launches-joybuy-in-europe-amazon-rival.html

[2026-03-16 11:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul blindsided 허를 찔린 한국 정부

Snippet: In a sudden move, US President Donald Trump targeted South Korea, declaring that tariffs on Korean goods would be reverted to pre-trade deal levels.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694794

[2026-03-16 11:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea's Kim casts ballot at coal mine constituency in parliamentary elections

Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has cast his ballot at a coal mine constituency in elections to pick deputies for a new term of the Supreme People's Assembly, with voter turnout recorded at 99.99 percent, state media reported Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694793

[2026-03-16 11:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dodgers roster battle persists with Hyeseong Kim looking ‘out of sync’

Snippet: MESA, Ariz. — Hyeseong Kim called his time at the World Baseball Classic with Team South Korea a “great experience.”

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/15/sports/dodgers-roster-battle-persists-with-hyeseong-kim-out-of-sync/

[2026-03-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Nata Opto-electronic Material] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Precision strike: China targets US, Japan stranglehold on photoresist supply

Snippet: Essential material for advanced semiconductor processes expected to enter stage of accelerated breakthroughs, major Chinese supplier says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3346555/precision-strike-china-targets-us-japan-stranglehold-photoresist-supply

[2026-03-16 10:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set to fall as oil tops $100 amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to mostly decline Monday as investors continued to monitor elevated oil prices and the latest developments in the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/16/asia-pacific-markets-nikkei-225-kospi-hang-seng-index.html

[2026-03-16 10:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Breaking] 'KPop Demon Hunters' wins best animated feature Oscar

Snippet: "This is for Korea, and Koreans everywhere," Kang says on accepting the prize

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694742

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: One wrote a bestselling book about being a courier, the other made a film

Snippet: I Deliver Parcels in Beijing author Hu Anyan and videographer Kong Yiu-wing talk about making art out of hard, blue-collar labour

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3346516/one-wrote-bestselling-book-about-being-courier-other-made-film

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] Wildfires surge again amid dry conditions

Snippet: The number of wildfires in South Korea rose in February, raising alarms among authorities and experts. According to the National Fire Data System, 134 wildfires were recorded by February, a roughly 30 percent increase from the 103 incidents reported during the same period last year.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694613

[2026-03-16 09:27 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: U.S., China discuss farm goods, managed trade in 'remarkably stable' Paris talks

Snippet: Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials held "remarkably stable" talks in Paris on Sunday that touched on potential areas of agreement in agriculture, critical minerals and managed trade for U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to consider in Beijing, two sources familiar with the talks said.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/16/us-china-farm-goods-trade-paris/

[2026-03-16 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Yoo Choon-sik] What the weakening won may be signaling

Snippet: In April 2024, when the won’s exchange rate broke through the 1,400 mark against the dollar, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea at the time warned that a serious crisis was becoming reality and called an emergency meeting to press the government to respond. The message was unmistakable.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694597

[2026-03-16 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Man-Ki Kim] Korea’s supply chain imperative

Snippet: Rising tensions in the Middle East have once again shaken global oil markets, raising concerns about potential disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy transit routes. For Korea, which imports nearly all its energy, such uncertainty poses a serious economic risk.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694595

[2026-03-16 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump challenged 50 years of Iran fears — and revealed the rotten, decaying truth

Snippet: For some 46 years, until 2025, Iran enjoyed a North Korea-like reputation in the heart of the Middle East: unpredictable, reckless, dangerous, self-destructive, nihilistic and inevitably, one day, nuclear.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/15/opinion/trump-challenged-50-years-of-iran-fears-and-revealed-the-rotten-decaying-truth/