Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-20 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This image provided by Tokyo Electric Power Holdings Company shows inside the Unit 3 reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, northeastern Japan, March 9, 2026. (TEPCO via AP)
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[2026-03-20 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Eli Lilly] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Multinationals are building self-reliant supply chains in China to insulate local markets from potential trade disruptions, say analysts
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[2026-03-20 17:26 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-20 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesChina and Japan’s complicated ties in a turbulent 2026China and Japan’s long-standing rivalry has deep historic roots, and relations between the two have taken a significant turn for the worse in recent months. This series dives into the complicated ties of the two Asian powers in a turbulent 2026.
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[2026-03-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: AP News
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — At least 50 people in South Korea were injured in a fire at an auto parts factory in the central city of Daejeon, officials said Friday.
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[2026-03-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia Triathlon Cup] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Robin Elg will pull out of Haikou event after swim and bike legs, as coach calls for signs of progress from squad following altitude camp
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[2026-03-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Crossing boundaries debate rages as new treatment sees partially clothed stressed-out clients hugged, touched with feathers
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[2026-03-20 16:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Firefighters in Korea are battling a blaze at an auto parts factory in Daejeon, where at least 50 people have been injured, authorities said Friday.
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[2026-03-20 16:29 UTC+10:00] [Kyna Wong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Updated smart sedan debuts with improved safety and smart-driving features, intensifying competition with Tesla and domestic rivals
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[2026-03-20 16:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Baemin, Korea’s leading food delivery platform, said Friday it will launch a special support program for small cafes in central Seoul in connection with “BTS The City Arirang Seoul,” a citywide event celebrating BTS' comeback.
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[2026-03-20 16:27 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-20 16:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-03-20 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Mornings and afternoons at Gyeongbokgung come with a rare indulgence this spring: tasting the same desserts Korea's kings once enjoyed.
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[2026-03-20 16:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday a live performance by K-pop supergroup BTS this weekend is expected to generate trillions of won in economic value in South Korea.
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[2026-03-20 16:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Citibank Korea and Citigroup Global Markets Securities Korea won four top honors at The Asset Triple A Awards 2026, underscoring Citi’s position in sustainable finance, commercial banking and advisory work in Korea.
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[2026-03-20 16:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US chip giant Qualcomm Technologies underscored South Korea’s strategic importance as a global hub for technological innovation, highlighted its long-standing partnership with Samsung Electronics, along with its vision for the Korean market.
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[2026-03-20 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Saki Kumagai and Sam Kerr celebrate goals in their respective semi-finals. (Getty Images)
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[2026-03-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BEIJING, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, premiered historical romance series "Pursuit of Jade" on March 6, with the title quickly gaining traction across global markets.
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[2026-03-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Banchero Costa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China and South Korea dominate global production of vessels for carrying natural gas, but Japan now sees industry as key to its energy security
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[2026-03-20 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-03-20 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: La australiana Sam Kerr reacciona tras el juego de fútbol de semifinales de la Copa Asiática Femenina entre China y Australia en Perth, Australia, el martes 17 de marzo de 2026. (Foto AP/Gary Day)
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[2026-03-20 15:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s Supreme Court has held a construction site manager responsible for the death of a Russian worker who fell from a structure along a building’s exterior, despite prior instructions restricting access to the area.
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[2026-03-20 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SINGAPORE and SHENZHEN, China, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Circles, a global digital telecom software company, and Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to explore the joint delivery of AI-native, next-generation digital telecom solutions for operators worldwide.
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[2026-03-20 15:34 UTC+10:00] [Fields Medal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From US warships’ stop in Penang to Jollibee representing Southeast Asian brands globally, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
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[2026-03-20 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Soccer] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Long before it became the official nickname of their women’s national team in 2004, Nadeshiko was a Japanese ideal.
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[2026-03-20 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The meeting that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will have at the White House on Thursday originally seemed like a prime opportunity to have President Donald Trump's ear before he embarked on a trip to China.
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[2026-03-20 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Donald Trump's postponement of the highly anticipated meeting with China could be advantageous for Xi Jinping (right). (Reuters)
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[2026-03-20 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Wind turbines operate along a solar farm near Weifang in eastern China’s Shandong province on March 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
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[2026-03-20 15:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hyosung Heavy Industries said Friday it has developed a spring-operated 362-kilovolt gas circuit breaker and successfully passed certification under standards set by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
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[2026-03-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tehran has signalled a willingness for Beijing to act as a mediator in its escalating war against US and Israel
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[2026-03-20 14:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-03-20 14:44 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Saturday’s match at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium is a repeat of the 2014 and 2018 deciders, which the Matildas lost 1-0 on both occasions
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[2026-03-20 14:36 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-20 14:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The value of electronic payments in South Korea extended its upward trend to an all-time high in 2025, driven by steady growth in online transactions, central bank data showed Friday.
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[2026-03-20 14:13 UTC+10:00] [Kim Jong-un] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Takaichi said she has ‘received full support from the president towards an immediate solution’ to Pyongyang’s abductions of Japanese nationals
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[2026-03-20 13:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea hosted a roundtable in Moscow to discuss ways to advance cultural relations and exchanges with Russia, marking the 35th anniversary of the establishment of their formal bilateral diplomatic relations, the foreign ministry said Friday.
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[2026-03-20 13:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Walt Disney Company Korea is deepening its push into Korea’s fashion scene, teaming up with a new wave of local brands to reposition “Mickey & Friends” as a style symbol rather than a nostalgic character franchise.
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[2026-03-20 13:43 UTC+10:00] [Women's Asian Cup 2026] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Japan coach Nils Nielsen delivers comic turn at press conference
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[2026-03-20 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- QCY is proud to announce the official launch of HEROAD, a disruptive new e-sports brand dedicated to redefining the competitive landscape. Built on the core philosophy of "For Gamers. For Winners," HEROAD arrives to bridge the long-standing gap between elite-performance hardware and accessible pricing, ensuring that every player has the tools necessary to carve their own path to victory.
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[2026-03-20 13:18 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: In this era of renewed great power competition, the U.S.-Japan alliance remains the indispensable geopolitical linchpin of the Indo-Pacific. Yet the continued viability and necessity of deepening this partnership are subject to fiercely debated and often conflicting views in Washington, Tokyo and Beijing.
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[2026-03-20 13:11 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-20 13:02 UTC+10:00] [China stocks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Index fluctuates as investors weigh the US-Israel war on Iran, oil volatility and corporate earnings
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[2026-03-20 13:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's economy remains on a recovery path, but downside risks are increasing due to the situation in the Middle East, the finance ministry said Friday.
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[2026-03-20 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Australia’s Sam Kerr reacts following the Women’s Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between China and Australia in Perth, Australia, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Gary Day)
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[2026-03-20 12:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a joint offensive drill featuring new main battle tanks equipped with an "active protection system," saying ground troops will be equipped with the "superior" tank "extensively," state media reported Friday.
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[2026-03-20 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GI Innovation announced on 19th that it has entered into a clinical supply agreement with Johnson & Johnson to evaluate a combination therapy in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) in a phase 1b clinical trial.
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[2026-03-20 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Hyo Joo Kim, of South Korea, hits toward the 10th fairway during the first round of the LPGA Fortinet Founders Cup golf tournament, Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Menlo Park, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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[2026-03-20 12:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea remains in an "emergency situation" in terms of the country's crude oil supply, a senior official assessed Friday, noting the government may adjust oil supplies by refineries or impose export restrictions on related products.
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[2026-03-20 12:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's top search engine operator Naver Corp. said Friday it will offer a special map service tailored to this week's comeback concert by K-pop sensation BTS, helping fans locate information desks and other facilities at the venue.
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[2026-03-20 12:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: WASHINGTON — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sought to reaffirm her alliance with President Donald Trump on Thursday after the president this week seemed to complain that Japan was among the nations that did not quickly join his call to help protect the Strait of Hormuz .
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