[2026-03-11 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US medical glove firm to invest $200M in PH

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that a United States-based medical glove company will invest $200 million to expand its operations in the Philippines by establishing a manufacturing facility in the country.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/11/news/us-medical-glove-firm-to-invest-200m-in-ph/2297574

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore man to be charged over TikTok videos on race, government

Snippet: In one of his videos, the man claimed that the government was paying to attract Chinese nationals and nurture them as leaders

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3346164/singapore-man-be-charged-over-tiktok-videos-race-government

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 81% of Vietnamese Travelers Want to Use AI to Plan Their Next Trip, Agoda Report Finds

Snippet: HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Agoda 2026 Travel Outlook Report, Vietnamese travelers are emerging as the region's most enthusiastic adopters of artificial intelligence (AI) in travel planning. The report reveals that 81% of Vietnamese travelers are likely to use AI to plan their next journey - the highest rate in Asia, where the average is 63%.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691810

[2026-03-11 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Indian Ocean] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan hit by worst earthquake and tsunami in its history in 2011 – from the SCMP archive

Snippet: On this day 15 years ago, one of the most powerful earthquakes on record triggered a devastating tsunami in Japan, killing more than 18,000

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3346041/japan-hit-worst-earthquake-and-tsunami-its-history-2011-scmp-archive

[2026-03-11 13:25 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Marcos: Philippines working with Portugal for Zaldy Co return

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-manila-coordination-portugal-zaldy-co-return/

[2026-03-11 13:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Riize earns double platinum status in Japan

Snippet: Riize’s second Japanese physical single “All of You” has earned platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan, the organization announced Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691750

[2026-03-11 13:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Illit surpasses 100m streams in Japan

Snippet: Illit surpassed 100 million streams in Japan with its first Japanese single, “Almond Chocolate,” according to Oricon on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691739

[2026-03-11 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump says U.S. will build first refinery in 50 years with investment by India's Reliance Industries

Snippet: President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the U.S. will get its first oil refinery in 50 years, funded by investments from Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/11/trump-us-oil-refinery-reliance-ambani-texas-india-shale-wti.html

[2026-03-11 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ICC prosecutors seek clarity on Duterte’s ‘Filipino legal team’

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Prosecutors from the International Criminal Court (ICC) have formally requested that judges order the defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte to clarify the status of six Filipino lawyers who have been publicly associated with his case, citing concerns over witness protection and the integrity of confidential proceedings.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/11/news/icc-prosecutors-seek-clarity-on-dutertes-filipino-legal-team/2297534

[2026-03-11 13:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: North Korean leader Kim watches cruise missile tests with his daughter

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter observed tests of strategic cruise missiles fired from a warship, state media reported Wednesday, as North Korea threatened responses to U.S.-South Korean military drills.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/11/world/asia-oceania/north-korean-leader-kim-watches-cruise-missile-tests-with-his-daughter/2297526

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The US-Israeli war on Iran threatens global energy. How is Asia preparing?

Snippet: China, Japan and South Korea have all taken steps to reduce impact of supply shortages – but analysts warn of spillover

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3346129/us-israeli-war-iran-threatens-global-energy-how-asia-preparing

[2026-03-11 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Kim and his daughter watch North Korea's latest missile tests

Snippet: This photo provided by the North Korean government shows its leader Kim Jong Un, right, and his daughter, left, watch what it says the cruise missiles launches from the naval destroyer, the Choe Hyon, via video Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in North Korea. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-kim-missile-tests-us-south-a091960cc5f438b2313aae5e243c9c13

[2026-03-11 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: RIMAN Ignites Momentum at 2026 North America Convention

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RIMAN, a direct selling company prioritizing K-beauty skincare and wellness, hosted a successful convention in Long Beach, California, from February 27th to March 1st, 2026. Thousands of distributors and prospects from across the world gathered for the three-day event, creating a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691665

[2026-03-11 12:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Airlines raise fares as Middle East conflict lifts fuel costs

Snippet: Some airlines in Asia and Europe raised fares, added fuel surcharges or adjusted schedules Tuesday as the Middle East conflict drove jet ‌fuel costs sharply higher and disrupted key air routes.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691659

[2026-03-11 12:30 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How America’s Iran miscalculation hands China a strategic advantage

Snippet: A preventive war waged without allied consensus risks undermining Washington’s legal and moral standing – strengthening Beijing’s hand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3346051/how-americas-iran-miscalculation-hands-china-strategic-advantage

[2026-03-11 12:27 UTC+10:00] [Reconstruction Agency] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 15 years after Fukushima disaster, Japan struggles with rising maintenance costs

Snippet: The costs of maintaining public housing for disaster victims and sea walls in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima total over US$923.7 million

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3346154/15-years-after-fukushima-disaster-japan-struggles-rising-maintenance-costs

[2026-03-11 12:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: South Korea objects to US air defense redeployment to Middle East

Snippet: South Korea has voiced opposition to the redeployment of US air defense assets from its territory to the Middle East but is not in a position to block the move, Seoul has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/634399-us-south-korea-weaponry-redeployment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-11 12:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: China’s latest plan to dominate global trade

Snippet: March 11, 2026 — 12:15pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/china-s-latest-plan-to-dominate-global-trade-20260311-p5o9bc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-11 12:14 UTC+10:00] [Iranian state television] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australia grants asylum to 2 more members of Iran football delegation

Snippet: A player and member of the support staff decided to stay, with rest of Women’s Asia Cup squad returning home on Tuesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3346153/australia-grants-asylum-2-more-members-iran-football-delegation

[2026-03-11 12:03 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Qantas hikes fares due to Iran war's impact on jet fuel prices

Snippet: Qantas is joining other international airlines in increasing airfares as the US-Israeli war in Iran drives up the cost of jet fuel.The airline announced that international fares will go up this week after the cost of jet fuel rose by up to 150 per cent in just a fortnight."Qantas International is increasing fares this week in response to rising costs including the significant increases in jet fuel prices," the airline said in a statement.READ MORE: Aussies could face $4400 fine

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/us-israel-attack-iran-airlines-qantas-air-india-and-air-new-zealand-raise-fare-prices-due-to-surging-jet-fuel-costs/3f574ad4-c3b0-4cf7-bdd8-2972ac0d8c1d

[2026-03-11 12:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Exports up 55.6% during first 10 days of March on robust chip demand

Snippet: South Korea's exports jumped 55.6 percent from a year earlier in the first 10 days of March, driven by strong overseas demand for semiconductors, data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691593

[2026-03-11 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Uncategorized] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: First Women’s Strength-Based Masterclass and Powerlifting Workshop Launches in Metro Manila

Snippet: PASIG CITY — The 2030 Youth Force in the Philippines Inc. is launching the country’s first masterclass on women’s health through fitness and nutrition on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Kilos PH, first and only Eleiko Certified Training Facility in the Philippines. In collaboration with the Powerlifting Association of the Philippines, this event aims to create the foundation and space for holistic wellness by empowering women to lift beyond limitation.

Read full article: https://youthforceph.rappler.com/186/first-womens-strength-based-masterclass-and-powerlifting-workshop-launches-in-metro-manila/

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH, US to boost defense cooperation for 'stable, secure' Indo-Pacific

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the US have agreed to boost their defense cooperation to ensure a stable and secure Indo-Pacific region.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/11/news/ph-us-to-boost-defense-cooperation-for-stable-secure-indo-pacific/2297508

[2026-03-11 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Czech electrician Ondrej Satoria earns respect of Japanese fans with 4.2 shutout innings in WBC farewell

Snippet: Inside the historic Tokyo Dome, a man who fixes electrical systems for a living briefly shut off the power to the most feared lineup in international baseball.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/10/sports/czech-electrician-ondrej-satoria-earns-respect-of-japanese-fans-with-4-2-shutout-innings-in-wbc-farewell/

[2026-03-11 11:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 32 Filipinos return from Oman

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Wednesday announced the return of 32 Filipinos from Oman who sought repatriation amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/11/news/32-filipinos-return-from-oman/2297505

[2026-03-11 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stocks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Middle East turmoil triggers retail-style swings by mainland investors in Hong Kong stocks

Snippet: Rapid shifts in cross-border flows show even Hong Kong’s most reliable buyers can amplify market turbulence during geopolitical shocks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346102/middle-east-turmoil-triggers-retail-style-swings-mainland-investors-hong-kong-stocks

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos to certify as urgent bill that would grant him oil emergency powers

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he intends to certify as urgent the bill that would grant him emergency powers to temper skyrocketing petroleum costs.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/11/news/marcos-to-certify-as-urgent-bill-that-would-grant-him-oil-emergency-powers/2297507

[2026-03-11 11:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Govt. to mobilize all policy tools in dealing with Middle East-related economic uncertainties

Snippet: South Korea will mobilize all available economic policy tools, including a possible supplementary budget, and activate an emergency economic response system to respond to economic uncertainties stemming from an ongoing Middle East crisis, Seoul's finance chief said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691520

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SBVA Invests €30 Million in Yann LeCun-Founded AMI to Pioneer the Era of World Models

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SBVA (CEO: JP Lee) announced today that it has committed a total of €30 million in the seed round of AMI (Advanced Machine Intelligence), a global frontier AI lab founded by Professor Yann LeCun, one of the world's foremost pioneers in artificial intelligence.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691511

[2026-03-11 11:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea supports Iran's choice of new supreme leader amid raging war in Middle East

Snippet: North Korea said Wednesday it respects the Iranian people's election of their new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who was named earlier this week to succeed his father, who was killed during US-Israeli attacks on Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691502

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea's Kim oversees another cruise missile test from destroyer amid Seoul-Washington military drills

Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen another test-firing of strategic cruise missiles from the Choe Hyon destroyer, state media reported Wednesday, as South Korea and the United States have kicked off their annual springtime military drills.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691499

[2026-03-11 11:06 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: World in pictures, March 11, 2026

Snippet: A buddhist monk jump over burning wood sticks during annual “Hiwatari Matsuri” Fire walking festival at Takaosan Yakuoin Temple on March 08, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. Led by mountain ascetics chanting esoteric prayers, barefoot worshippers file across the smoking embers to seek protection, long life and relief from misfortune. Credit:Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/world-in-pictures-march-11-2026-20260311-p5o9em.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-11 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong needs China challenge for ice hockey teams to get better, official says

Snippet: Vice-president of sport’s world governing body says standards could improve rapidly if city’s players had exposure to better competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3346087/hong-kong-needs-cross-border-challenge-ice-hockey-teams-get-better-official-says

[2026-03-11 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Gulf crisis: How global oil supply disruptions impact the Philippines

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/philippines/gulf-crisis-impact-disruptions-global-oil-supply/

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

Source: Rappler

Title: US-Israel vs Iran war: How global oil supply disruptions impact the Philippines

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/philippines/united-states-israel-iran-war-impact-oil-supply/

[2026-03-11 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets trade higher as investors weigh developments in the Middle East

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets opened higher on Wednesday as investors assessed the ongoing Middle East war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/11/asia-pacific-markets-nikkei-225-kospi-hang-seng-index-oil-wti-brent-iran-war.html

[2026-03-11 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong budget] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong has much to gain from aligning with China’s national plan

Snippet: The bullish reading of Hong Kong’s significance and continued relevance to China’s national development is a confidence booster

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3346071/hong-kong-has-much-gain-aligning-chinas-national-plan

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] Air traffic tops 1 million flights for first time

Snippet: South Korea’s annual air traffic surpassed 1 million flights for the first time last year, government data showed. The total number of flights reached 1,013,930 in 2025, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691344

[2026-03-11 09:30 UTC+10:00] [EV] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese EV maker Nio forecasts surge in deliveries after first quarterly profit

Snippet: The company’s turnaround highlights resilience in China’s EV market, defying a slowdown that has weighed on most domestic rivals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3346142/chinese-ev-maker-nio-forecasts-surge-deliveries-after-first-quarterly-profit

[2026-03-11 09:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 2 more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team have been granted asylum in Australia

Snippet: Iran players salute during their national anthem ahead of the Women’s Asian Cup soccer match between Iran and the Philippines in Robina, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAP Image via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-women-soccer-asylum-australia-1ca19122b348021793652598e577a339

[2026-03-11 09:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bota Launches SAION AI -- Physical AI Platform for Biomanufacturing

Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO and HANGZHOU, China, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As AI reshapes the digital world through cognitive and generative capabilities, a new frontier emerges: Physical AI — an intelligent system that perceives, reasons through, and acts in the physical world.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691396

[2026-03-11 09:08 UTC+10:00] [Athletes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: After anxious wait, Filipinas reach AFC Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/athletes/philippines-reaches-quarterfinals-afc-women-asian-cup-2026/

[2026-03-11 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Mary Lloyd

Snippet: Mary worked as a journalist in Africa, the US and Asia, before moving to Australia in 2009. She was the Business Producer for CNN in Hong Kong and has reported and produced for the South China Morning Post, Agence-France Presse, NPR and Channel Nine. With the ABC she has reported on federal politics from Parliament House, covered local news in Canberra and worked on the international desk.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/mary-lloyd/4754676

[2026-03-11 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s red-hot tech push is leaving some sectors out in the cold

Snippet: Beijing’s preferences for innovation and emerging industries are affecting businesses’ development paths and reshaping the corporate landscape

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346115/why-chinas-red-hot-tech-push-leaving-some-traditional-sectors-out-cold

[2026-03-11 08:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tropical depression outside PAR turns into tropical storm called ‘Nuri’

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has developed into a tropical storm with an international name ‘Nuri,’ the state-run weather agency said on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/11/news/tropical-depression-outside-par-turns-into-tropical-storm-called-nuri/2297466

[2026-03-11 07:50 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland Chinese see Taiwan positively, won’t retreat from US trade war: survey

Snippet: China Pulse polling study gives rare window into views of ordinary people on mainland, where opinions are often restricted or even banned

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346151/mainland-chinese-see-taiwan-positively-wont-retreat-us-trade-war-survey

[2026-03-11 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India wins praise after third T20 World Cup crown - DailyNews

Snippet: The cricketing world hailed white-ball powerhouse India as it etched its name deeper into history with a third men’s Twenty20 World Cup title on Sunday, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/11/sports/964800/india-wins-praise-after-third-t20-world-cup-crown/

[2026-03-11 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: A US-Canada gold medal match looms again at the Winter Games, this time at the Paralympics

Snippet: United States’ Josh Pauls, center, celebrates with his teammates after scoring during the Group A ice hockey match between United States and China at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-canada-rivalry-ice-hockey-paralympics-a99c5a294ff987518d24dee32d3ed4f5

[2026-03-11 06:41 UTC+10:00] [Asia Times] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Lack of grand, compelling narrative behind Iran war poll numbers

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/lack-of-grand-compelling-narrative-behind-iran-war-poll-numbers/

[2026-03-11 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Realism in the Indian Ocean - DailyNews

Snippet: The reported sinking of an Iranian frigate by a United States submarine off the coast of Sri Lanka — and the tragic loss of Iranian sailors — has triggered intense debate across social media and sections of the traditional press. The subsequent situation involving other Iranian naval vessels and sailors stranded in India and Sri Lanka has further amplified commentary and speculation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/11/features/964583/realism-in-the-indian-ocean/