[2026-03-13 15:06 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Macron to visit Japan and South Korea starting March 31

Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Japan from March 31 to April 2 and then South Korea, Tokyo and Seoul said on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/13/japan/politics/macron-japan-visit/

[2026-03-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China beats US, Japan in carbon-fibre arms race to create world’s first T1200 factory

Snippet: ‘Black gold’ fibre deemed transformative for energy and military purposes, EV innovations, medical devices and low-altitude economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346398/china-beats-us-japan-carbon-fibre-arms-race-create-worlds-first-t1200-factory

[2026-03-13 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Singapore helps repatriate Filipinos, other citizens affected by war in Middle East

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Singapore has extended seats to other countries, including the Philippines, in the repatriation of Singaporeans stranded in the Middle East as a result of the United States-Israel war with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/13/news/singapore-helps-repatriate-filipinos-other-citizens-affected-by-war-in-middle-east/2299391

[2026-03-13 14:52 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Graft court clears former Isabela State U president in Fairview property case

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sandiganbayan-clears-isabela-state-university-aleth-misola-mamauag-fairview-property-case/

[2026-03-13 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US will not impose steep duties on battery material from China

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States will not impose steep duties on imports of a key battery component from China, after a federal agency ruled Thursday that the competition had not hampered the establishment of a domestic industry.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/13/business/us-will-not-impose-steep-duties-on-battery-material-from-china/2299386

[2026-03-13 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Giant pipe mysteriously bursts through ground, rises 30 feet above road in Japan

Snippet: A giant underground pipe mysteriously rose more than 32 feet out of a sewer construction site, bursting through a busy roadway in a Japanese city, according to authorities.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/12/world-news/giant-pipe-mysteriously-bursts-through-ground-rises-30-feet-above-road-in-japan/

[2026-03-13 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Motorcycle taxi riders included in P5,000 aid, says Transport chief

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The government will include motorcycle taxi riders among those eligible to receive the P5,000 financial assistance intended for individuals in crisis situations, according to Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/13/news/motorcycle-taxi-riders-included-in-p5000-aid-says-transport-chief/2299398

[2026-03-13 14:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KG Mobility ramps up Southeast Asia push with Vietnam KD plant

Snippet: KG Mobility said Friday it is accelerating its push into Southeast Asia by strengthening cooperation with its Vietnamese knock-down (KD) production partner.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693765

[2026-03-13 14:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Starbucks takes spending crown, Mega Coffee leads visits in Korea

Snippet: Starbucks ranked as the food and beverage retail brand with the highest total spending by Korean consumers, while budget coffee chain Mega Coffee recorded the most transactions, according to data released Friday by market analytics firm Wiseapp Retail.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693761

[2026-03-13 14:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Standard Chartered leadership gathers in Seoul for strategy talks

Snippet: Standard Chartered Korea said Friday that senior executives from its parent organization, Standard Chartered, visited Seoul this week to hold a Group Management Team meeting and engage with employees and clients in Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693758

[2026-03-13 14:32 UTC+10:00] [SAIC-GM] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tesla’s 91% February sales jump in China defies overall market slowdown

Snippet: The US carmaker’s Shanghai Gigafactory delivered nearly 58,600 vehicles last month, with the Model Y topping the sales chart

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3346435/teslas-91-february-sales-jump-china-defies-overall-market-slowdown

[2026-03-13 14:26 UTC+10:00] [Middle Eastern] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In Japan, video of exhausted Takaichi sparks health fears ahead of US trip

Snippet: The prime minister is expected to announce Tokyo’s participation in the US’ ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system when she meets Trump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3346437/japan-video-exhausted-takaichi-sparks-health-fears-ahead-us-trip

[2026-03-13 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Reports Holi Travel Trends in India, with Jaipur and Udaipur Posting Strong Interest

Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda analysed accommodation search data for domestic travel for the recent Holi week, revealing a rise in travel interest compared to last year in destinations such as Jaipur, Udaipur and Vrindavan, where traditions, rituals and community celebrations shape the experience. Alongside temple towns and heritage cities, travellers showed interest in destinations that allow them to participate in vibrant festivities and shared cultural moments.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693750

[2026-03-13 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DILG digitally maps over 167,000 km of roads, 17,000 bridges nationwide

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said it has digitally mapped more than 167,000 kilometers of local roads and over 17,000 bridges across the country through its enhanced Local Roads and Bridges Inventory (LRBI), creating one of the most comprehensive datasets on local infrastructure to support planning, disaster risk reduction, and local development.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/13/news/dilg-digitally-maps-over-167000-km-of-roads-17000-bridges-nationwide/2299397

[2026-03-13 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mercedes busca dominar de nuevo en China mientras algunos pilotos critican nueva era de la F1

Snippet: George Russell, de Mercedes, arroja champaña tras ganar el Gran Premio de Australia en Melbourne, el domingo 8 de marzo de 2026 (AP Foto/Scott Barbour)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/f1-china-gp-russell-verstappen-a3664a8641938d08c8caaf4a67e5b159

[2026-03-13 14:16 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Team Mirai pushing to bring ‘digital democracy’ to Japan

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/team-mirai-pushing-to-bring-digital-democracy-to-japan/

[2026-03-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [taxation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The fiscal family: adviser says China’s tax flows should resemble parental ties

Snippet: ‘Central finance is like a father … while local governments are like children,’ tax policy expert says, affirming support for revenue-sharing reforms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346372/fiscal-family-adviser-says-chinas-tax-flows-should-resemble-parental-ties

[2026-03-13 13:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kep1er announces Japan fan meetups

Snippet: Kep1er will host its second fan meeting in Japan in May, agency Klap Entertainment announced Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693725

[2026-03-13 13:42 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The kill line v Chinamaxxing: a window into how China and the US see each other

Snippet: In China, one social media trend hangs on the idea that a life in the US is always one step from disaster, while another in the US has gen Z revelling in Chinese lifestyle hacks

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2026/mar/13/chinamaxxing-social-media-trend-gen-z-china-us

[2026-03-13 13:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nol Universe partners with Woori Bank on prepaid card for foreign tourists

Snippet: Nol Universe, a South Korean travel and entertainment platform operator, said Friday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Woori Bank and Kona I to launch a prepaid card service tailored for foreign visitors to Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693691

[2026-03-13 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Enoura Maru] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US returns for WWII dead of Japan’s ‘hell ship’ tomb in the Philippines

Snippet: Eight decades after the Oryoku Maru was sunk by American bombs, specialist divers are returning to retrieve the 250 men still trapped inside

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3346424/us-returns-wwii-dead-japans-hell-ship-tomb-philippines

[2026-03-13 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Over 252K Antipolo City voters to elect new 2nd District representative on March 14

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — More than 252,000 registered voters in the second legislative district of Antipolo City will head to the polls on Saturday to elect heir representative at the House of Representatives following the death of Congressman Romeo Acop in December 2025.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/13/news/over-252k-antipolo-city-voters-to-elect-new-2nd-district-representative-on-march-14/2299387

[2026-03-13 13:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea warns Japan over missile deployment

Snippet: North Korea warned Friday that Japan’s plan to deploy upgraded long-range missiles could sharply worsen regional security and would bring about the "sinking of the Japanese archipelago."

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693613

[2026-03-13 12:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Foreign stock outflows hit record in February as investors take profits

Snippet: Foreign investors pulled a record amount of funds from South Korea’s stock market last month as they locked in profits following a rally, central bank data showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693594

[2026-03-13 12:30 UTC+10:00] [East Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: When homes are small and costly, dreams of having a family shrink

Snippet: In Asian cities, imagining family life has become the real work of adulthood – shaped by square footage, commute times and childcare options

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3346224/when-homes-are-small-and-costly-dreams-having-family-shrink

[2026-03-13 12:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Two officers, PG&E worker shot in Northern California after crew sent to replace pole

Snippet: Two officers and a worker from Pacific Gas and Electric Co. were shot Thursday in a Northern California foothill town outside of Sacramento.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/12/us-news/two-officers-pgampe-worker-shot-in-northern-california/

[2026-03-13 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The 37 seconds of India's celebration that highlight cricket's problem

Snippet: Jay Shah was front and centre as India's players celebrated a second straight T20 World Cup victory. (Getty Images: Prakash Singh)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/cricket-icc-boss-jay-shah-indian-influence-t20-world-cup/106337330

[2026-03-13 12:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Mercedes-Benz Korea partners with chef Son Jong-won in brand campaign

Snippet: Mercedes-Benz Korea has launched a brand partnership program called “Mercedes-Benz Mate,” collaborating with renowned individuals across fields to communicate the brand’s values to the public in a more approachable way.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693520

[2026-03-13 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: MWSS orders Maynilad to rebate P42.57M to consumers over service interruptions

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Maynilad Water Services Inc. on Friday announced that the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System - Regulatory Office (MWSS RO) has ordered a rebate of P42,569,790.85, to its consumers over service interruptions that affected the southern portion of its concession area.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/13/business/corporate-news/mwss-orders-maynilad-to-rebate-p4257m-to-consumers-over-service-interruptions/2299366

[2026-03-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Amazon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-Israel war on Iran: Indian homes stockpile electric stoves to beat gas crunch

Snippet: LPG volatility sparks panic buying of induction stoves and other electric cooking appliances as households worry about refill delays

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3346413/us-israel-war-iran-indian-homes-stockpile-electric-stoves-beat-gas-crunch

[2026-03-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘old baby’, 102, sleeps 15 hours daily, loves pig trotters, wine; has not been in hospital for 50 years

Snippet: ‘Cheerful’ centenarian with sharp eyesight, nimble hands still mend shoes and socks; values family harmony above all else

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346119/china-old-baby-102-sleeps-15-hours-daily-loves-pig-trotters-wine-has-not-been-hospital-50-years

[2026-03-13 11:40 UTC+10:00] [Swire Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Swire sells part of Cathay Pacific stake for HK$1.8 billion to boost working capital

Snippet: Group reveals it sold 153.05 million shares at HK$11.74 each

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346425/swire-sells-part-cathay-pacific-stake-hk18-billion-boost-working-capital

[2026-03-13 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pasay fire leaves 2 dead, 50 families displaced

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A fire swept through a residential area in Pasay City on Thursday evening, leaving two people dead and dozens of families displaced.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/13/news/national/pasay-fire-leaves-2-dead-50-families-displaced/2299362

[2026-03-13 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: REJURAN COSMETICS Debuts at Sephora, Expanding Its Footprint Across the U.S. Market

Snippet: Korea No.1 medical aesthetic brand launches online and in 380 Sephora offline stores

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693411

[2026-03-13 11:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: PM calls on Vance to work together to quickly implement deals on nuclear subs, energy, shipbuilding

Snippet: Prime Minister Kim Min-seok called on U.S. Vice President JD Vance to work together to swiftly implement bilateral agreements on South Korea's push to build nuclear-powered submarines, as well as nuclear energy and shipbuilding, during talks in Washington on Thursday, his office said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693398

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

Source: AP News

Title: Formula 1: Mercedes aims to dominate again in China

Snippet: Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain speaks during an interview ahead of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix race at the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/f1-china-preview-verstappen-mercedes-russell-c4147882ad6a850a64031c0330ab6471

[2026-03-13 11:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US sanctions 6 individuals, 2 entities for roles in N. Korean IT worker 'fraud': Treasury Dept.

Snippet: The US Treasury Department said Thursday it sanctioned six individuals and two entities for their roles in North Korea-orchestrated information technology (IT) worker schemes, which it accused of defrauding American businesses and generating revenue to fund Pyongyang's weapons programs.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693394

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BMW sees smoother road ahead in China after sales skid in 2025

Snippet: German carmaker reports a solid start to 2026 amid stabilising prices, with new EV model, its ‘most Chinese car’ ever, coming soon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346403/bmw-sees-smoother-road-ahead-china-after-sales-skid-2025

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines’ bid for UN Security Council seat sidesteps maritime row

Snippet: As a potential council member, the Philippines is expected to address broader global security issues and be a ‘responsible middle power’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3346401/philippines-bid-un-security-council-seat-sidesteps-maritime-row

[2026-03-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Lei Maoduan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s rural pensions in focus as lawmakers fight for farmers’ fair share amid income gap

Snippet: Appeals highlight a long-standing lack of benefits for elderly citizens outside cities, and proposals include leveraging state assets and new taxes to bridge the vast disparity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346368/chinas-rural-pensions-focus-lawmakers-fight-farmers-fair-share-amid-income-gap

[2026-03-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Festivals, sights across Korea

Snippet: Gwangyang Maehwa Festival

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692249

[2026-03-13 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set to open lower as investors brace for a prolonged Iran war

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to fall Friday as oil prices rebounded on renewed fears that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could further crimp energy supplies, stoking fears of a global economic downturn.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/13/asia-pacific-markets-today-nikkei-225-kospi-hang-seng-csi300.html

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: WIRobotics Selected for the Physical AI Fellowship Powered by AWS, NVIDIA, and MassRobotics

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WIRobotics today announced it has been selected for the second cohort of the Physical AI Fellowship, a virtual program powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) Startups and NVIDIA Inception that helps high-potential robotics startups build, refine, and scale physical AI solutions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693355

[2026-03-13 10:15 UTC+10:00] [National People's Congress] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘two sessions’ passes smoothly despite global turmoil

Snippet: As long as China focuses on economic development, Hong Kong can leverage its unique strengths to seize opportunities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3346385/chinas-two-sessions-passes-smoothly-despite-global-turmoil

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Hello Bachhon’ on Netflix, A Class-Conscious Indian Drama Based on the Life of Educator Alakh Pandey

Snippet: Now streaming on Netflix, Hello Bachhon tells the true story of educator Alakh Pandey who sought to democratize access to education across India via his company “Physics Wallah.” The five-episode series fictionalizes his story slightly, and is directed by Pratish Mehta and was co-written by Abhishek Yadav, Ankit Yadav, Vernaali and Sandeep Singh.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/03/12/hello-bachhon-netflix-review-stream-it-or-skip-it/

[2026-03-13 09:25 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US, allies clash with Russia and China at UN over Iran nuclear program

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/world/middle-east/us-allies-clash-russia-china-united-nations-iran-nuclear-program/

[2026-03-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Sanctioned Rubio to visit China with Trump despite earlier missed opportunities

Snippet: The formerly hawkish US secretary of state has been sanctioned by Beijing and sources say he has previously appeared reluctant to visit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346383/sanctioned-rubio-take-part-trumps-china-trip-despite-previous-missed-opportunities

[2026-03-13 08:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Max Homa and Tony Finau have wild rides at The Players Championship

Snippet: Max Homa waits to putt on the eighth green during the first round of the Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/max-homa-finau-players-championship-scorecards-sawgrass-0a326521b5d0d4273b1772fdb435deec

[2026-03-13 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Scott Bessent meeting China’s vice premier in Paris for trade talks ahead of Trump’s visit to China

Snippet: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Sunday and Monday in Paris for a new round of trade talks, the Treasury Department said Thursday, paving the way for President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing starting March 31.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/12/us-news/scott-bessent-meeting-chinas-vice-premier-in-paris-for-trade-talks-ahead-of-trumps-visit-to-china/

[2026-03-13 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Advocates push for major probe as US boat strikes in Latin America kill 157

Snippet: Washington, DC – In September, the United States began launching dozens of deadly military strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/12/advocates-push-for-major-probe-as-us-boat-strikes-in-latin-america-kill-157