[2026-03-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Australian Open] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Miami Open: Korda sends world No 1 Alcaraz to another early exit; Sabalenka to face Zheng

Snippet: Spaniard crashes out for second year running from same event, while Aryna Sabalenka sets up meeting with China’s Zheng Qinwen

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3347568/miami-open-korda-sends-world-no-1-alcaraz-another-early-exit-sabalenka-face-zheng

[2026-03-23 19:25 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Iran war draining US arsenal that keeps North Korea in check

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/iran-war-draining-us-arsenal-that-keeps-north-korea-in-check/

[2026-03-23 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China warns of 'uncontrollable situation' in Mideast after Trump threats

Snippet: China warned on Monday that further attacks on the Middle East risk creating an "uncontrollable situation" in the war-torn region, after US president Donald Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-warns-uncontrollable-situation-mideast-after-trump-threats

[2026-03-23 19:13 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war delivers new inflation stress to African economies emerging from older shocks

Snippet: Afreximbank is implementing measures to give financial help to African countries dependent on fuel imports, bank president says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347572/iran-war-delivers-new-inflation-stress-african-economies-emerging-older-shocks

[2026-03-23 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China cuts exports of two hi-tech metals to Japan, increases rare earth shipments

Snippet: Exports of gallium and germanium have slowed, yet rare earth magnet shipments have increased amid strained ties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3347567/china-cuts-exports-two-hi-tech-metals-japan-increases-rare-earth-shipments

[2026-03-23 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bakery China 2026 to Kick Off in Shanghai in May, Spotlighting Global Innovations for the Baking Industry

Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From May 20 to 23, under the theme "Innovate Beyond • Premiere Fusion • Link Future," the global baking community will gather at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai for Bakery China 2026, the 28th edition of the event. Organized by the China Association of Bakery & Confectionery Industry and Bakery China Exhibitions, the event will return at an unprecedented scale, bringing together industry professionals to push the boundaries of bakery craftsmanship.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700760

[2026-03-23 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Japan 'not thinking about' discussing Hormuz passage with Iran

Snippet: Tokyo is "not thinking about" calling on Iran to let Japanese tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, the foreign minister has said, after Tehran said it was ready to help.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/japan-not-thinking-about-discussing-hormuz-passage-iran

[2026-03-23 18:21 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Hiroshima Castle keep closes, ending 68-year run

Snippet: Hiroshima Castle's keep in the city of Hiroshima has closed after 68 years as a museum due to structural aging.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/23/japan/hiroshima-castle-keep-closes/

[2026-03-23 18:06 UTC+10:00] [Asia Times] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Great AI divide: markets in America, systems in China

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/great-ai-divide-markets-in-america-systems-in-china/

[2026-03-23 18:00 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In pictures: Hong Kong’s public art sculptures, from the 1970s to today

Snippet: A look back at the public art that has adorned the city’s streets over the years, from Bruce Lee to giant water buffaloes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347146/pictures-hong-kongs-public-art-sculptures-1970s-today

[2026-03-23 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japanese national returns home after monthslong detention in Iran

Snippet: TOKYO — Japan's top government spokesperson said Monday that one of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran has safely returned home in good health.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/23/news/japanese-national-returns-home-after-monthslong-detention-in-iran/2305208

[2026-03-23 17:23 UTC+10:00] [grazoprevir] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Turning coal to medicines: Chinese scientists bring a 160-year-old dream to life

Snippet: Study cracks a puzzle that has baffled scientists and will reshape modern medicine production as the world reels from a global oil shortage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3347300/turning-coal-medicines-chinese-scientists-bring-160-year-old-dream-life

[2026-03-23 17:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea rolls out reshoring accounts to pull US stock funds home

Snippet: Tax incentives aim to curb dollar demand, ease won pressure, though safe-haven appeal remains key variable

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700659

[2026-03-23 17:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US defense cuts Chinese batteries, Korea steps in

Snippet: China-free defense supply chains open new opportunities for Korean battery makers beyond EV

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700657

[2026-03-23 17:17 UTC+10:00] [Zijin Gold] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Zijin Mining clinches US$2.6 billion Chifeng Gold takeover in expansion drive

Snippet: The acquisition boosts Zijin’s reserves amid resource nationalism, giving it control of Chifeng’s assets in Asia and Africa

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3347547/chinas-zijin-mining-clinches-us26-billion-chifeng-gold-takeover-expansion-drive

[2026-03-23 17:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Foreign currency deposits fall for 2nd month in Feb.: BOK

Snippet: Foreign currency deposits in South Korea fell for the second straight month in February, due to a decline in both individual and corporate deposits, central bank data showed Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700652

[2026-03-23 17:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kim Jong-un cements control with reappointment as president of state affairs

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700650

[2026-03-23 17:09 UTC+10:00] [financial tightening] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global markets brace for rate hikes as Iran war and US$100 oil stoke tightening fears

Snippet: The European Central Bank has become more hawkish, reverting to wording that analysts say often precedes interest-rate increases

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347552/global-markets-brace-rate-hikes-iran-war-and-us100-oil-stoke-tightening-fears

[2026-03-23 17:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee underscores 'self-reliant defense' at 1st integrated defense meeting

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700645

[2026-03-23 17:02 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Ardea WA nickel project grabs Japanese-US attention

Snippet: Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie nickel project (KNP) has received a shout-out in the Japan-US Critical Minerals Joint Fact Sheet, a call-to-action to shore up critical mineral supply chains between the two powerful nations and other Western markets.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/ardea-wa-nickel-project-grabs-japanese-us-attention-20260323-p5rupb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-23 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man, 82, travels 12 hours daily for 105 days to visit wife in ICU

Snippet: Farmer wakes at 4.30am every day to prepare meals for beloved wife, holds her hand by side of bed and reminisces about their life together

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347144/chinese-man-82-travels-12-hours-daily-105-days-visit-wife-icu-devotion-touches-hearts

[2026-03-23 16:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Debate grows over North Korea's ‘third enrichment site’

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700627

[2026-03-23 16:52 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Most Japanese oppose helping Trump fight his war on Iran, polls show

Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she has explained to Trump that there are limits to what Japan can do due to legal constraints

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3347548/most-japanese-oppose-helping-trump-fight-his-war-iran-polls-show

[2026-03-23 16:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Shin Hyun-song: Hawkish economist tapped to lead Bank of Korea

Snippet: Veteran policymaker seen favoring early tightening as Korea grapples with inflation, market volatility

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700612

[2026-03-23 16:19 UTC+10:00] [Nam Deuk-woo] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s ‘pali-pali’ spirit keeps killing its workers

Snippet: Nine of the 14 people killed in Friday’s factory fire in Daejeon died in a room that did not officially exist

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3347544/south-koreas-pali-pali-spirit-keeps-killing-its-workers

[2026-03-23 16:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Paris Baguette lands at Cambodia’s new airport

Snippet: Paris Baguette, a Korean bakery chain operated by SPC Group, has opened a new outlet at Cambodia’s Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh, expanding its presence in Southeast Asia.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700552

[2026-03-23 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Spanish stars dominate Hong Kong padel finals, eyeing Olympic Games inclusion

Snippet: Victorious pairs anticipating Asian challenge to supremacy, hail sport’s inclusion in 2026 Asian Games in Japan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3347498/spanish-stars-dominate-hong-kong-padel-finals-eyeing-olympic-games-inclusion

[2026-03-23 15:00 UTC+10:00] [radiation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese surgery robot outperforms humans, cuts brain imaging time by 29%

Snippet: World’s first approved cerebrovascular robot could reduce harmful radiation exposure to doctors while shaving minutes off procedure times

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3347491/chinese-surgery-robot-outperforms-humans-cuts-brain-imaging-time-29

[2026-03-23 14:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ukraine war spillover raises security concerns for Korean Peninsula, warn diplomats

Snippet: Diplomats and experts in Seoul warned that war in Ukraine is reshaping the global security landscape and raising new risks for the Korean Peninsula, as military ties deepen between Russia and North Korea, at a panel discussion Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700469

[2026-03-23 14:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee’s approval rises to 62.2% amid ‘rally-round-the-flag’ boost: poll

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700463

[2026-03-23 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: NETMARBLE STEAM PLAYTEST SIGN-UPS UNDERWAY FOR GAME OF THRONES: KINGSROAD

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, is currently accepting sign-ups for the upcoming Steam Playtest for Game of Thrones: Kingsroad ahead of its launch in Asia.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700460

[2026-03-23 14:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: HD Hyundai to develop welding humanoids for shipyards

Snippet: HD Hyundai said Monday it has signed a joint development agreement with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, HD Hyundai Robotics and US robotics firm Persona AI to develop and commercialize welding humanoid robots for shipyards.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700457

[2026-03-23 13:50 UTC+10:00] [BTS] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BTS’s South Korea comeback crowd disappoints, triggering Hybe stock sell-off

Snippet: The reunion concert drew 104,000 fans – less than half the 260,000 police had expected

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3347523/btss-south-korea-comeback-crowd-disappoints-triggering-hybe-stock-sell

[2026-03-23 13:39 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un reappointed as president of state affairs

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-kim-jong-un-reappointed-president/

[2026-03-23 13:02 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stocks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks tumble with Asia as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens

Snippet: Hang Seng Index and other major Asian markets slump as Iran conflict shows no sign of easing, hitting mining and tech shares

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347522/hong-kong-stocks-tumble-asia-strait-hormuz-crisis-deepens

[2026-03-23 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Steven Zhao] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China developing first tourist submersible for trips 1,000 metres under the sea

Snippet: The Chinese prototype would enter commercial operation offering adventure-seeking holidaymakers spectacular deep-sea experiences by 2030

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346863/china-developing-first-tourist-submersible-trips-1000-metres-under-sea

[2026-03-23 12:26 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia’s abundant gas supply a bargaining chip in China, Japan talks on fuel

Snippet: Australia is negotiating with Japan, China and other regional powers to ensure critical fuel supplies remain open, with gas shipments from the Middle East to Asia set to run out within days, raising the prospect of the Albanese government imposing price caps or export restrictions on liquefied natural gas.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-s-abundant-gas-supply-a-bargaining-chip-in-china-japan-talks-on-fuel-20260323-p5rnyb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-23 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG Display becomes world's first to mass-produce 1-120Hz laptop panel

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Display, the world's leading innovator of display technologies, today announced that it is beginning the world's first-ever mass production of an LCD panel for laptops equipped with its Oxide 1Hz technology.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700218

[2026-03-23 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Reveals 55% Increase in Hari Raya Accommodation Searches with Japan and China Among Top Searched Markets

Snippet: Signalling broader festive travel consideration beyond familiar destinations, this shift in travel preference underscores the value of localized listings for hotels

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700217

[2026-03-23 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hyo Joo Kim holds off Nelly Korda for a a wire-to-wire win in the Founders Cup

Snippet: Hyo Joo Kim, of South Korea, hits from the third tee during the final round of the LPGA Fortinet Founders Cup golf tournament, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Menlo Park, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lpga-tour-golf-fortinet-founders-cup-e8866e93e9b9f120a7bfb486abe34775

[2026-03-23 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea reappoints Kim Jong-un as supreme leader

Snippet: State media said the decision to re-elect Kim to the ‘top post’ reflected ‘the unanimous will and desire of all the Korean people’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3347517/north-korea-reappoints-kim-jong-un-supreme-leader

[2026-03-23 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China influencer achieves monthly sales of US$14 million by selling US$10 beauty products

Snippet: ‘Electric daughter’ live-streamer who sells cosmetics to customers she calls ‘Godmothers’ sparks controversy with face cream pricing scam

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347134/how-china-influencer-achieves-monthly-sales-us14-million-selling-us10-beauty-products

[2026-03-23 11:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea's Kim reappointed as president of state affairs

Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was reappointed as president of the state affairs commission at the first session of the Supreme People's Assembly following last month's ruling party congress, state media reported Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700176

[2026-03-23 11:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: N. Korea's Kim Jong Un reappointed as president of state affairs

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea's rubber-stamp legislature has re-elected Kim Jong Un as president of state affairs, state media reported Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/23/news/n-koreas-kim-jong-un-reappointed-as-president-of-state-affairs/2305131

[2026-03-23 11:30 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: JPMorgan to expand Asia-Pacific team 10% this year, undeterred by Middle East conflict

Snippet: Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area are central to client growth plans, ‘and we do not think that it is slowing down’, veteran banker says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3347354/jpmorgan-expand-asia-pacific-team-10-year-undeterred-middle-east-conflict

[2026-03-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [FOIP] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan woos Indonesia with stealth frigates ahead of Prabowo-Takaichi talks

Snippet: Defence and minerals to dominate the agenda as Tokyo offers hi-tech warships and energy pacts to secure Indonesia as a ‘trusted partner’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3347360/japan-woos-indonesia-stealth-frigates-ahead-prabowo-takaichi-talks

[2026-03-23 10:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 22 countries, including S. Korea, forming joint response on Hormuz Strait: NATO chief

Snippet: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Sunday that NATO members, along with allies such as South Korea and Japan, are preparing a joint response to reopen navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively blockaded.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700051

[2026-03-23 10:30 UTC+10:00] [MiniMax] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China could dominate AI era’s ‘tokenomics’ with vast power grids and low-cost models

Snippet: As tokens are positioned as the AI era’s commodity, China’s energy scale and low-cost models could give it a structural edge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3347495/how-china-could-dominate-ai-eras-tokenomics-vast-power-grids-and-low-cost-models

[2026-03-23 10:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kim Jong-un reappointed as president of state affairs

Snippet: North Korea’s rubber-stamp parliament, the Supreme People’s Assembly, convenes

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700012

[2026-03-23 09:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Not just buying 'things': Why China's emotional economy is on the rise

Snippet: 28-year-old Rebecca Zhou, born in China's Sichuan province, owns an assortment of Moomin merchandise — bags, mugs, and figurines featuring the white hippo-looking cartoon character from Finland — that she has accumulated over the years.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/23/chinas-emotional-economy-is-on-the-rise.html