Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-19 17:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Porsche said Thursday it will launch more than 10 new models in South Korea this year, starting with the East Asia debut of the Cayenne Electric, as it steps up its push in the high-performance electric vehicle market.
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[2026-03-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Sweden] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing Normal professor led major R&D programmes and was instrumental in enhancing the country’s food security with satellite technologies
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[2026-03-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Maker of bizarre caffeine brew says it prevents sleepiness in spring and heatstroke in summer; experts say it is toxic and of no benefit at all
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[2026-03-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: War in the Middle East is causing global disruption – from oil to agriculture – as countries, including China, enter spring planting season
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[2026-03-19 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Japan on Thursday rejected a U.S. intelligence assessment that said Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan represented a "significant shift" for a sitting Japanese prime minister.
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[2026-03-19 16:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: China leads in scale but Korea bets on dexterity, tactile sensing to close the gap
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[2026-03-19 16:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-03-19 16:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs unveiled plans Thursday to build a nationwide culinary tourism network centered on Korean chicken dishes, seeking to turn the country's growing global appeal into a draw for gastronomic tourism.
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[2026-03-19 16:34 UTC+10:00] [Women's Asian Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The world No 6 team have scored 28 goals and conceded just one, starting Saturday’s final against hosts Australia as clear favourites
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[2026-03-19 16:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: ● Updated Law: Elementary and Secondary Education Act
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[2026-03-19 16:28 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two goals in five second-half minutes send the Filipinas into global tournament in Brazil. North Korea, Chinese Taipei battle for other spot
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[2026-03-19 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Mercedes-Benz Korea said Thursday it has named Shirin Emeera as its new chief executive officer, while current CEO Mathias Vaitl will take on a senior global role at the German automaker.
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[2026-03-19 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: United States intelligence agencies say that China is pursuing its longstanding goal of taking control over Taiwan, but they do not expect Beijing to launch an invasion by next year, according to their latest threat assessment.
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[2026-03-19 16:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean AI startup Upstage said Thursday it has discussed collaboration with US chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices to develop next-generation AI models and support Korea’s domestic artificial intelligence ecosystem.
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[2026-03-19 16:13 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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[2026-03-19 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea closed 2025 with numbers that appeared to cancel each other out. Exports surpassed $700 billion for the first time, and shipments in January 2026 set another record. Yet industrial production grew by just 0.5 percent last year, the weakest pace in five years.
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[2026-03-19 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Philippines’ Angela Beard, left, and teammate Jessika Cowart reached following during the Women’s Asia Cup soccer match between Australia and the Philippines in Perth, Australia, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Gary Day)
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[2026-03-19 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s Supreme Court upheld a 13-year prison sentence for a Polish national convicted of smuggling more than 5.4 billion won ($3.6 million) worth of illicit drugs into the country.
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[2026-03-19 16:01 UTC+10:00] [Robots] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: How close are we to the sci-fi vision of autonomous humanoid robots? I visited 11 companies in five Chinese cities to find out
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[2026-03-19 15:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea is ramping up immigration operations at Incheon Airport, deploying extra staff and expanding passport control capacity ahead of a surge in overseas visitors expected for BTS’ Saturday performance.
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[2026-03-19 15:55 UTC+10:00] [Asean] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Energy Minister Keo Rottanak says ‘an Asean power grid is the way to go’ as Vietnam and China restrict exports to Phnom Penh
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[2026-03-19 15:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Taiwan has changed South Korea’s name in its immigration system from “Korea” to “South Korea,” in a retaliatory move over Seoul labeling Taiwan as “China (Taiwan),” despite repeated requests for a revision.
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[2026-03-19 15:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Korea-Central Asia Secretariat and five Central Asian nations highlighted the cultural heritage of the Nowruz festival as a link between Korea and Central Asia on Wednesday.
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[2026-03-19 15:08 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Soccer] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-03-19 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi gestures as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his speech during their visit to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington at the U.S. Navy’s Yokosuka base in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo, on Oct. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)
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[2026-03-19 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A couple takes a selfie photo near a banner promoting a comeback concert of K-pop group BTS at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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[2026-03-19 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Steph Catley doesn't think Japan is unbeatable in the Asian Cup final, despite their commanding tournament thus far. (Getty Images: Paul Kane)
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[2026-03-19 15:00 UTC+10:00] [underwater navigation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Researchers say the fingernail-sized devices could help transform drone warfare and other fields where precise timing is vital
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[2026-03-19 14:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The South Korean government is moving to require accommodation businesses to post standardized price lists online, in a bid to curb arbitrary overpricing.
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[2026-03-19 14:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For fans around the world, BTS is more than a band — it is a lifeline. Nine fans share their stories with The Korea Herald
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[2026-03-19 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Currency traders work 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, Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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[2026-03-19 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Activists held protests against the war and the demand from Donald Trump in Seoul. (Reuters: Kim Soo-hyeon)
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[2026-03-19 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sexual offences involving mostly male teachers targeting students remain high despite stricter rules against the menace in recent years
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[2026-03-19 13:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The Bank of Japan kept its rates steady at 0.75% as expected, but noted that inflation risks now are tilted to the upside due to the Iran war.In its statement, the BOJ said that the decision was split, with eight members of the nine-member board voting in favor of a hold.
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[2026-03-19 13:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean shipbuilders and startups should seek to expand into India to capitalize on India's drive to become a global hub for manufacturing, technology and maritime industries, Indian Ambassador to South Korea Gourangalal Das said Wednesday.
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[2026-03-19 13:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Cravity released “Blast Out,” its third single album in Japan, on Thursday, Starship Entertainment has announced.
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[2026-03-19 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled its ranking of Asian travelers that are the most passionate about culinary experiences during their travels. The findings, derived from a survey of Asian travelers as part of Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook Report, reveal that Asia's biggest foodies hail from Taiwan, Vietnam, and South Korea, where 47%, 35%, and 34%, respectively, cite food as a key reason for travel.
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[2026-03-19 13:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan in 2027 and seeks to control the island without the use of force, the US intelligence community said Wednesday, striking a measured tone on one of the world's biggest potential flashpoints.
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[2026-03-19 13:04 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stocks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Index falls after Fed says Middle East hostilities complicate inflation outlook as oil prices remain elevated
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[2026-03-19 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing has removed several key restrictions on its payment system, allowing it to expand beyond yuan settlements, economist says
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[2026-03-19 12:54 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-19 12:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Surging demand meets restricted access, driving widespread infringement across digital platforms
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[2026-03-19 12:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HanaFax leads online fax market as regulations, mobile tech drive continued demand
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[2026-03-19 12:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea has touted a cement factory in the country's southwestern region as an exemplary case for boosting production, state media showed Thursday, in a move seen as being aimed at strengthening the people's unity following last month's key party congress.
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[2026-03-19 12:30 UTC+10:00] [East Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With Washington tied up in Iran, Kim Jong-un’s message is clear: if the US wants a summit, it must pay his nuclear price
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[2026-03-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: PLA Air Force details streamlined operations that pair tankers and fighters, with real-time recommendations for pilots
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[2026-03-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Alcoholic goes to hospital for check-up but rejects operation which would require surgeons to cut his neck to remove eating implement
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[2026-03-19 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The exercises send a message that Tokyo should avoid antagonising Moscow or risk ‘repercussions’, observers say
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[2026-03-19 10:59 UTC+10:00] [BTS] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Thousands of police prepare to deploy to South Korea’s capital ahead of K-pop’s most anticipated comeback
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[2026-03-19 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Visiting Harbin during its Ice and Snow Festival adds a range of winter fun on top of delicious food, Russian architecture and bathhouses
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