Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-24 13:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's exports are expected to improve in the second quarter of this year, despite soaring logistics costs from the Middle East conflict, backed by strong demand for semiconductors, a trade body said Tuesday.
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[2026-03-24 13:35 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the April 2016 massive earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture, a special exhibition showcasing post-disaster reconstruction efforts there has opened in collaboration with the popular manga series "One Piece."
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[2026-03-24 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Japan is expected to send troops to military exercises in the Philippines instead of the usual humanitarian assistance and disaster response trainers, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Tuesday.
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[2026-03-24 13:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A former senior US official said Monday the possibility of US President Donald Trump having a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his anticipated trip to China is "somewhat low" due to the ongoing war with Iran and the need to focus on the summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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[2026-03-24 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Organizers: CNFA and IM Sinoexpo
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[2026-03-24 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Japan is warning its citizens not to panic-buy toilet paper as the product is unaffected by conflicts in the Middle East. (ABC News)
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[2026-03-24 13:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Renault Korea said Tuesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Busan Metropolitan Government to invest in additional facilities for electric powertrain vehicle production at its Busan plant.
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[2026-03-24 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Index climbs as Washington pauses Iran strikes, boosting hopes of a breakthrough deal
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[2026-03-24 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Mind the Bridge] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: High stakes push countries to protect sovereign capabilities and data amid global yet fragmented industry, Stanford lecturer says
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[2026-03-24 12:49 UTC+10:00] [debt restructuring] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Group debt restructure sees the Chinese company record a profit after 35.15 billion yuan loss in 2024, Hong Kong Stock Exchange filings show
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[2026-03-24 12:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s matchmaking industry sheds stigma, becoming a strategic choice for singles seeking safer paths to marriage
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[2026-03-24 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HSINCHU, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ICP DAS-BMP (Biomedical Polymers), a Taiwan-based manufacturer and supplier of medical-grade TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), will exhibit at two major Asian medical technology events this April: CMEF 2026, April 9–12 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China (Booth 7.1T54), and Medtec Japan 2026, April 21–23 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan (Booth 1211).
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[2026-03-24 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s refusal to pick sides between Iran and other Gulf states affirms its strategic positioning rather than a desire to shift paradigms
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[2026-03-24 12:26 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-24 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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[2026-03-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The ‘eye-watering’ surge in oil prices may push consumers around the world to switch to electric cars, boosting Chinese brands, analysts say
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[2026-03-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Elderly road rider filmed using dog placed under his seat to make vehicle move; has stick in his hand thought to have been used to whip animal
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[2026-03-24 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, left, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shake hands after signing a joint statement during a ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (Lukas Coch/AAP Image via AP)
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[2026-03-24 11:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's producer prices rose for the sixth consecutive month in February, driven by higher agricultural costs and rising global oil prices, central bank data showed Tuesday.
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[2026-03-24 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, center, claps hands as he was re-elected to the top post of the ruling Workers’ Party, during the party’s Congress in Pyongyang, on Feb. 22, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government.
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[2026-03-24 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets jumped Tuesday, with South Korean equities leading regional gains after a sharp drop in oil prices eased investor concerns following signs of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.
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[2026-03-24 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Nankai Trough] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tokyo has predicted an 80 per cent chance of a magnitude-9 quake in the next 30 years that could cause 300,000 deaths
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[2026-03-24 10:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Japan's headline inflation rate eased for a fourth straight month in February as the economy cooled on stabilizing food prices, though soaring energy prices risk pushing up living costs.
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[2026-03-24 10:30 UTC+10:00] [China Passenger Car Association] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Xiaomi, Chery and FAW adjust prices amid surging chip and raw material costs, but analysts say soft sales could undermine gains
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[2026-03-24 10:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a succinct snapshot of what I'm seeing and hearing from local businesses.Today, I dive into Alibaba's latest effort to take on the global animation market, just as Hollywood tries harder to capture Chinese moviegoers.
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[2026-03-24 09:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The United States said Monday that South Korea and three other members of the World Trade Organization maintained their self-declared developing country status despite their pledge to forgo special and differential treatment in WTO negotiations.
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[2026-03-24 09:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un formally called South Korea the "most hostile state" and warned of merciless consequences if provoked, the North's state media reported Tuesday.
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[2026-03-24 09:34 UTC+10:00] [ChatGPT] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: American Congressional commission concludes China’s open ecosystem has seen performance gaps narrowed with top Western large language models
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[2026-03-24 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After three speculative booms – and busts – the island province is seeking sustainable growth based on new status as a free-trade port
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[2026-03-24 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Television & radio] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The revered documentarian wades into unexplored territory with the US president and Xi Jinping’s relationship – and there is a moment so startling that it feels like pure comedy gold
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[2026-03-24 08:53 UTC+10:00] [Mark Lambert] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ageing cadre and a weak pipeline risk eroding US-China policy, business insight and national security preparedness as prowess dwindles
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[2026-03-24 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Kurt Campbell expects to see both leaders being ‘extraordinarily polite and engaged’ during key rescheduled meeting despite Iran conflict
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[2026-03-24 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Energy systems across ASEAN+3 (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, plus China, Japan, and South Korea) are under increasing strain. Climate shocks are threatening infrastructure and supply. The rapid expansion of AI and digital infrastructure is driving a surge in electricity demand. And geopolitical tensions are adding new volatility to global energy markets.
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[2026-03-24 07:22 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-24 06:48 UTC+10:00] [Lifestyle] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-03-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: China urged on Monday an immediate stop to military operations and return to dialogue and negotiation, as fighting in the Middle East continues to spread and the risk of further escalation grows.
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[2026-03-24 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Japan’s Seiya Suzuki is helped off the field after being injured at second base at the with the first inning during a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
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[2026-03-24 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Panicked drivers lined up in long queues outside gas stations across China Monday after receiving an alert from Chinese oil giant Sinopec about a pending price hike.
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[2026-03-24 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordTuesday, 24 Marchloading
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[2026-03-24 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuTuesday, 24 Marchloading
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[2026-03-24 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordTuesday, 24 Marchloading
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[2026-03-24 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchTuesday, 24 Marchloading
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[2026-03-24 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEOUL - North Korea's rubber-stamp legislature has re-elected Kim Jong Un as president of state affairs, state media reported on Monday.
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[2026-03-24 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-24 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-24 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: The Spanish government has confirmed that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will visit China in mid-April, amid worsening relations with the US which may prompt Spain to seek closer economic ties with Beijing.
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[2026-03-24 01:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the China Coast Guard (CCG) would not include "sensitive operations" or "joint patrols."
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[2026-03-24 01:39 UTC+10:00] [Life and style] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The Japanese town of Fujiyoshida has cancelled its annual blossom festival citing unmanageable amounts of tourists – and it looks like the residents of Notting Hill have similar reservations …
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[2026-03-24 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: BEIJING — As corporate giants navigate U.S.-China tensions, more than 80 global executives, from Apple to Eli Lilly, traveled to Beijing this weekend for the annual state-organized China Development Forum.
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[2026-03-24 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El exembajador de EEUU en Japón, Rahm Emanuel, escucha durante una audiencia legislativa sobre China en el Capitolio, el 23 de julio de 2025, en Washington. (Foto AP/Mariam Zuhaib, Archivo)
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