[2026-03-04 15:54 UTC+10:00] [Stock markets] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Global stock markets tumble as Trump bid to avert oil crisis in strait of Hormuz fails to reassure

Snippet: South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index leads Asian market sell-off, despite Donald Trump’s suggestion that US Navy could protect vessels moving through vital strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/04/stock-market-fall-trump-hormuz-oil-prices

[2026-03-04 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PCO, media executives sign MOU to boost fight against fake news

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading newspaper companies to help ramp up its campaign against misinformation and disinformation.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/04/news/pco-media-executives-sign-mou-to-boost-fight-against-fake-news/2292809

[2026-03-04 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Lifestyle, Culture, Design and Travel | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Dim sum, brunch, ‘a sinful treat’: where a food lover eats in Hong KongA food marketing veteran reveals her top dim sum spots and Italian food with a Hong Kong view, as well as her top pick in South Korea.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/crossword

[2026-03-04 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Lifestyle, Culture, Design and Travel | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Dim sum, brunch, ‘a sinful treat’: where a food lover eats in Hong KongA food marketing veteran reveals her top dim sum spots and Italian food with a Hong Kong view, as well as her top pick in South Korea.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac

[2026-03-04 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Lifestyle, Culture, Design and Travel | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Dim sum, brunch, ‘a sinful treat’: where a food lover eats in Hong KongA food marketing veteran reveals her top dim sum spots and Italian food with a Hong Kong view, as well as her top pick in South Korea.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/horoscope

[2026-03-04 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Lifestyle, Culture, Design and Travel | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Dim sum, brunch, ‘a sinful treat’: where a food lover eats in Hong KongA food marketing veteran reveals her top dim sum spots and Italian food with a Hong Kong view, as well as her top pick in South Korea.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/48-hours

[2026-03-04 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Lifestyle, Culture, Design and Travel | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Dim sum, brunch, ‘a sinful treat’: where a food lover eats in Hong KongA food marketing veteran reveals her top dim sum spots and Italian food with a Hong Kong view, as well as her top pick in South Korea.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle

[2026-03-04 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Lifestyle, Culture, Design and Travel | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Dim sum, brunch, ‘a sinful treat’: where a food lover eats in Hong KongA food marketing veteran reveals her top dim sum spots and Italian food with a Hong Kong view, as well as her top pick in South Korea.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/sudoku

[2026-03-04 15:44 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: DICT told to pay joint venture’s P692-million claim for internet services

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/coa-tells-dict-pay-uis-gida-internet-services-march-2026/

[2026-03-04 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Society: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Some Hong Kong landlords spend millions fixing subdivided flats ahead of new lawAs some rush to revamp subdivided flats before the new law takes effect, others hesitate, wary of exact requirements, hidden costs and uncertain returns.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society

[2026-03-04 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Breaking News & Headlines | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Hongkonger, 19, held after video shows him slapping baby’s foot on trainAlleged abuse captured on video is posted by commuter who says the man slapped the infant’s foot more than 20 times over seven minutes.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong

[2026-03-04 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: News Opinion and Comment | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Opinion | Hong Kong’s finance chief must return to his original aspirationsAs the financial secretary prepares his budget speech, he would do well to remember his initial focus on using the city’s wealth to help the needy.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion

[2026-03-04 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: News Opinion and Comment | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Opinion | Hong Kong’s finance chief must return to his original aspirationsAs the financial secretary prepares his budget speech, he would do well to remember his initial focus on using the city’s wealth to help the needy.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/comment/blogs

[2026-03-04 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: News Opinion and Comment | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Opinion | Hong Kong’s finance chief must return to his original aspirationsAs the financial secretary prepares his budget speech, he would do well to remember his initial focus on using the city’s wealth to help the needy.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/comment

[2026-03-04 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Middle East: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Why the Iran war will accelerate China’s push to become an ‘energy powerhouse’The conflict does not pose an immediate threat to China’s oil supply, but will spur on the country’s energy security drive, analysts say.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/infographics/world/middle-east

[2026-03-04 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Latest news on Hong Kong, China, Asia and the world | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Xi’s appointments underscore his policy priorities as economy slowsChina’s government promoted Yi Huiman, the chairman of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), to head of the securities regulator to help steer the stock market toward an avenue for fundraising.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news

[2026-03-04 15:26 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Why Dizon wants Japanese, Korean consultants for Kennon roadworks

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/why-dizon-wants-japanese-korean-consultants-kennon-roadworks/

[2026-03-04 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: MGI Tech Announces Acquisition of STOmics and CycloneSEQ to Deliver Integrated Long-Read, Short-Read and Spatial Omics Solutions

Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MGI Tech Co., Ltd. ("MGI"), a company dedicated to developing core tools and technologies that drive innovation in the life sciences, today announced the acquisition of STOmics and CycloneSEQ. It marks a significant milestone in MGI's "SEQALL+GLI+Omics" strategy, positioning the company as the world's only manufacturer of core life science tools spanning short-read sequencing, long-read nanopore sequencing, generative lab intelligence and spatial omics technologies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686743

[2026-03-04 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: A One-Stop Family Adventure at PARKROYAL on Beach Road, Singapore with Wildlife-Themed Rooms, Breakfast, and Attraction Tickets Included

Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned as one of the world's most family-friendly destinations, Singapore welcomes a new all-in-one family holiday experience with PARKROYAL on Beach Road's Rainforest Adventure Room Package, thoughtfully curated to combine themed accommodation, daily breakfast and complimentary access to Rainforest Wild Asia, the newest attraction at Mandai Wildlife Reserve.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686742

[2026-03-04 15:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KNU to become first Korean public university to launch overseas franchise program

Snippet: Partnership with Vietnam's FPT University will allow local students to earn KNU degrees without studying in Korea

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686734

[2026-03-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Everyone is scared’: arson fears grip Japan’s Muslim community

Snippet: It started with social media posts falsely blaming Muslims for building violations. Then came the fires

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3345330/muslim-community-japan-shaken-suspected-arson-attacks-everyone-scared

[2026-03-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Manufacturing talent boom? Why China’s smartest students are factory-bound

Snippet: As some of the country’s brightest minds enter traditional industrial sectors as manufacturing loses its blue-collar stigma

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3345299/manufacturing-talent-boom-why-chinas-smartest-students-are-factory-bound

[2026-03-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong | South China Morning Post

Snippet: 3 Hong Kong jockeys on ‘Ben Ming Nian’ and what Year of the Horse means to themDespite sharing the same birth year, Vincent Ho, Karin Teetan and Matthew Chadwick have taken very different paths to the top.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong

[2026-03-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sport News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Vivian Siu went through a ‘dark time’ after her mother died of cancer. But the Hong Kong native got her life back on track, became a racing-car driver and in 2023 made history at the 2023 Macau Grand Prix.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport

[2026-03-04 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mercados asiáticos amplían pérdidas mientras se agrava la guerra en Irán y sube el petróleo

Snippet: Un operador camina cerca de las pantallas que muestran el índice compuesto de precios bursátiles de Corea (KOSPI) y el tipo de cambio entre el dólar estadounidense y el won surcoreano en una sala de operaciones del Hana Bank en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el miércoles 4 de marzo de 2026.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/asia-mercados-bolsa-petroleo-d0c36dfbf199809db8b7cf93d427b3f0

[2026-03-04 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gee Canlas confirms separation from Archie Alemania

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Actress-host Gee Canlas has confirmed that she has separated from her husband, actor-comedian Archie Alemania, and said she regrets not leaving the marriage earlier.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/04/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/gee-canlas-confirms-separation-from-archie-alemania/2292792

[2026-03-04 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Comelec flags report of Acop's disqualification as fake news

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has flagged as "fake news" a report on social media claiming that Bong Acop, son of the late Antipolo City Rep. Romeo Acop, has been disqualified from running in the upcoming special election scheduled on March 14.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/04/news/comelec-flags-report-of-acops-disqualification-as-fake-news/2292798

[2026-03-04 14:37 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jack Ma, Alibaba executives meet teachers to discuss how education should adapt in AI era

Snippet: Time spent memorising textbooks could be freed up to cultivate creativity and imagination, according to Ma, the founder of Alibaba

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3345343/jack-ma-alibaba-executives-meet-teachers-discuss-how-education-should-adapt-ai-era

[2026-03-04 14:32 UTC+10:00] [Tokyo District Court] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Unification Church faces liquidation after Japanese court backs dissolution order

Snippet: The order will take immediate effect, with the group losing its religious corporation tax status and liquidation procedures to begin

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3345349/unification-church-faces-liquidation-after-japanese-court-backs-dissolution-order

[2026-03-04 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China's factory activity contracts in February

Snippet: Workers labor at a ceramic ware factory, in Handan in north China’s Hebei province on Nov. 4, 2025. (Chinatopix Via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-manufacturing-economy-pmi-685ab43bcb8d113e7df0b9be8e9f417d

[2026-03-04 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Letters | Extend support for smart food waste bins across Hong KongReaders discuss the city’s food waste problem, optometrists’ referrals, and a memorial garden for those who died in the Tai Po fire.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/comment/letters

[2026-03-04 14:24 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Hormuz doesn’t need to close to cripple Asia’s economies

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/hormuz-doesnt-need-to-close-to-cripple-asias-economies/

[2026-03-04 14:18 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In the Public Square] Kaufman at the ICC: Pass or fail?

Snippet: In the last week of February, at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, we heard the arguments from the defense, on behalf of former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte, for the very first time.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/in-the-public-square-nicholas-kaufman-icc-rodrigo-duterte-case/

[2026-03-04 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lawmaker apologizes 'to those who found his statement on Anne Curtis offensive'

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City 4th District Rep. Jesus Manuel Suntay apologized over allegedly "offensive" statements he made on actress Anne Curtis but clarified that his intention was "to drive a point."

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/04/news/national/lawmaker-apologizes-to-those-who-found-his-statement-on-anne-curtis-offensive/2292791

[2026-03-04 14:10 UTC+10:00] [Huey Ching] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore court reduces oil tycoon OK Lim’s prison sentence to 13½ years on appeal

Snippet: Once considered a ‘legend in Singapore’s oil industry’, Lim was convicted of cheating HSBC and abetting forgery in 2024

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3345339/singapore-court-reduces-oil-tycoon-ok-lims-prison-sentence-13-1/2-years-appeal

[2026-03-04 14:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Navy chief penalized for his role in Yoon's martial law

Snippet: South Korea's Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Kang Dong-gil has been subjected to administrative action for his role in President Yoon Suk Yeol's imposition of martial law in December 2024.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686705

[2026-03-04 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Culture: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: In Korea, luxury goods are ‘like an ID card’. The Art of Sarah proves itNetflix’s The Art of Sarah, following a woman running a counterfeit empire, is a harsh reflection of South Korea’s luxe goods fixation.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/culture

[2026-03-04 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Entertainment News: K-pop, Hip Hop, Netflix, Movies & TV | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Review | Scare Out: Zhang Yimou tackles national security in subpar Chinese spy thrillerA story of a mole inside a state security team in China, Scare Out is slickly executed but narratively muddled, and far from Zhang’s best.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment

[2026-03-04 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Film & TV | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Review | Scare Out: Zhang Yimou tackles national security in subpar Chinese spy thrillerA story of a mole inside a state security team in China, Scare Out is slickly executed but narratively muddled, and far from Zhang’s best.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/culture/film-tv

[2026-03-04 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Russia, China raise diplomatic voices against US-Israeli attacks on Iran

Snippet: Russia and China have criticised the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, with Moscow saying it had seen no evidence that Tehran was developing nuclear weapons, and Beijing demanding an immediate halt to the joint attacks.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/4/russia-china-raise-diplomatic-voices-against-us-israeli-attacks-on-iran

[2026-03-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Health | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Want to feel happier? Watch Spirited Away or play Zelda, new study saysStudio Ghibli films and games such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can boost calm, purpose and happiness, a new study suggests.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health

[2026-03-04 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: People | South China Morning Post

Snippet: In Japan, a yakuza’s mansion is now for sale. Here’s whySet to be sold off due to a court order, the house was the target of a drive-by shooting and an arson attack in recent years.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people

[2026-03-04 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares extend losses as the war with Iran widens

Snippet: A person walks by an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm in Tokyo Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (Masanori Kumagai/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-iran-oil-trump-c9a42448cbc7afc35e959dd444614aa0

[2026-03-04 13:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KEF releases English guide to Korea’s business climate

Snippet: The Korea Enterprises Federation said Wednesday it has published an English-language booklet titled “2026 Business Environment and Labor Market in Korea,” aimed at enhancing global understanding of the country’s economic and labor policies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686696

[2026-03-04 13:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 'No Other Choice' just crossed $10m in the US. But it's not nearly Korea's top-grossing film there

Snippet: Park Chan-wook sets a career record at North American box office, while a faith-based animation sits squarely atop the all-time chart

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686693

[2026-03-04 13:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sara files perjury charges against alleged bagman

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has filed perjury charges against self-confessed security consultant Ramil Madriaga on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/04/news/sara-files-perjury-charges-against-alleged-bagman/2292788

[2026-03-04 13:30 UTC+10:00] [facial recognition technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Seoul shares award-winning AI sex crime detection tool for free across South Korea

Snippet: The technology uses 24-hour real-time monitoring to identify unlawful sexual images and videos, request their removal and block re-uploads

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3345335/seoul-shares-award-winning-ai-sex-crime-detection-tool-free-across-south-korea

[2026-03-04 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Athletes urged to avoid non-essential travel amid Middle East tensions

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) on Wednesday urged Philippine national teams and individual athletes to avoid non-essential travel.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/04/sports/athletes-urged-to-avoid-non-essential-travel-amid-middle-east-tensions/2292777

[2026-03-04 13:25 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and US to hold high-level trade talks in Paris before Trump’s Beijing visit

Snippet: Delegates to discuss trade and investment deals amid rising global tensions in lead-up to President’s first visit since returning to power

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345336/china-and-us-hold-high-level-trade-talks-paris-trumps-beijing-visit

[2026-03-04 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil prices inch higher in early Asian trade

Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — Oil prices inched higher in early Asian trade on Wednesday, adding to strong gains this week as ongoing violence in the Middle East disrupted supplies.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/04/business/foreign-business/oil-prices-inch-higher-in-early-asian-trade/2292774