[2026-03-18 15:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul thanks Japan for assistance in evacuating nationals from Middle East

Snippet: South Korea has expressed appreciation to Japan for its assistance in evacuating Korean nationals from the Middle East amid ongoing regional instability.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697125

[2026-03-18 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How Trump's tariffs have hurt manufacturers instead of helping them

Snippet: A welder is seen inside the Allen Engineering Corporation plant Monday, March 16, 2026, in Paragould, Ark. (AP Photo/Kevin Wurm)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-manufacturing-china-030d58f482ce2505721a3ce86820d1da

[2026-03-18 14:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Vietnamese trio caught setting up ecstasy lab in Korea after learning how to make it via ChatGPT

Snippet: Three Vietnamese nationals have been arrested for allegedly smuggling drug precursors into South Korea via air cargo and manufacturing MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, customs authorities said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697118

[2026-03-18 14:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Japan records trade surplus as exports growth improves

Snippet: March 18, 2026 14:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/japan-records-trade-surplus-as-exports-growth-improves/

[2026-03-18 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Gaza] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s trump card

Snippet: Readers discuss Iran’s best weapon in negotiations, and how the leaders of China and the US can change the course of events in the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3346876/strait-hormuz-irans-trump-card

[2026-03-18 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China ignora solicitud de Trump sobre estrecho de Ormuz mientras se intensifica la guerra con Irán

Snippet: El presidente de China Xi Jinping sostiene una taza de té durante la inauguración de la Conferencia Política Popular de China, el miércoles 4 de marzo de 2026, en Beijing. (AP Foto/Andy Wong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-iran-guerra-eeuu-trump-estrecho-ormuz-cumbre-048e308cc58d7196cb8bd6d519d03536

[2026-03-18 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan reports trade surplus

Snippet: A customer fills up a fuel tank of a vehicle at a gas station in Tokyo, on March 12, 2026. (Suo Takekuma/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-trade-surplus-trump-tariffs-china-imports-3720c3212d66d687082d2639b3bb692b

[2026-03-18 13:57 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Chinese authorities approve Nvidia’s H200 AI chip sales, source says

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/china-authorities-approve-nvidia-h200-ai-chip-sales/

[2026-03-18 13:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Japan's Mitsui OSK shares soar to record highs as activist investor Elliott builds 'significant' stake

Snippet: Shares of Japanese shipping firm Mitsui OSK Lines surged more than 11% Wednesday to a record high after activist investor Elliott Investment Management said it had established a "significant" stake in the firm.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/mitsui-osk-shares-jump-elliott-builds-position.html

[2026-03-18 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China unlikely to help US reopen Hormuz as Trump’s Beijing trip slips

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping holds his cup of tea during the opening of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-china-trump-xi-hormuz-b4037d9d5af7fa4b210d75f6d69d4533

[2026-03-18 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SHIMA SEIKI Joins the CLO Ecosystem Partnership Program

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CLO Virtual Fashion, the global leader in digital garment solutions and developer of CLO and Marvelous Designer, announced today that SHIMA SEIKI, the leading knitting solutions provider and developer of APEXFiz Design software, has officially joined the CLO Ecosystem Partnership Program (EPP).

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697005

[2026-03-18 13:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee thanks Japan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia for support in evacuating S. Koreans from Middle East

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung has sent letters to the leaders of Japan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia to express his gratitude for their cooperation in evacuating South Korean nationals from the Middle East, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday, with the US-Israel war with Iran destabilizing the region.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696981

[2026-03-18 13:04 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks extend winning streak amid stabilising oil prices despite Iran conflict

Snippet: Hang Seng Index rises for a third day, the longest run since January, as Wall Street rally and steadier oil prices boost mood

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346952/hong-kong-stocks-extend-winning-streak-amid-stabilising-oil-prices-despite-iran-conflict

[2026-03-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China fine-tunes C909 jet operations in Laos – a blueprint for Southeast Asia?

Snippet: Lessons from Laos could help Comac boost overseas sales of C909 and C919 – but analyst says buyers will be closely watching for safety

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3346906/china-adapts-c909-jet-operations-laos-blueprint-southeast-asia-and-beyond

[2026-03-18 12:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Xi Jinping’s anticorruption drive sweeps up senior Chinese military chiefs

Snippet: Taipei, Taiwan – As thousands of Chinese government officials gathered in Beijing for China’s annual legislative meetings known as the “two sessions” this month, at least a dozen active and retired military officers were absent from the proceedings.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/18/xi-jinpings-anticorruption-drive-sweeps-up-senior-chinese-military-chiefs

[2026-03-18 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Eastern Zhou dynasty] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rescuing a key Confucian text from centuries of ignominy

Snippet: The release of an authoritative translation of Kongzi Jia Yu finally places a once-suspected forgery among the traditional canon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3346837/rescuing-key-confucian-text-centuries-ignominy

[2026-03-18 12:07 UTC+10:00] [Asian Cup] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Women’s Asian Cup: China coach says team on right track despite semi-final heartache

Snippet: Ante Milicic says ‘brave’ team evolving ahead of next year’s World Cup in Brazil. Japan face South Korea in second semi-final on Wednesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3346948/womens-asian-cup-china-coach-says-team-right-track-despite-semi-final-heartache

[2026-03-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tencent and Alibaba quarterly earnings preview: key things to watch

Snippet: Analysts expect steady growth, but investors will focus on AI strategy, capex and signs of monetisation at China’s tech giants

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3346920/tencent-and-alibaba-quarterly-earnings-preview-key-things-watch

[2026-03-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Controversy haunts death of China’s lead hypersonic weapons expert Fang Daining

Snippet: The distinguished academic continued working after he was disgraced by a kissing scandal but rarely appeared in public

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346904/controversy-haunts-death-chinas-lead-hypersonic-weapons-expert-fang-daining

[2026-03-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Fat for beef’: China local drive rewards residents with 0.5kg of meat for same amount of weight lost

Snippet: Thousands of ‘chubby’ people join innovative scheme which offers ox innards, tongue, tail; officials warn over ‘unhealthy’ slimming methods

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346847/fat-beef-china-local-drive-rewards-residents-05kg-meat-same-amount-weight-lost

[2026-03-18 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Nvidia says restarting production of China-bound chips

Snippet: SAN JOSE, California— Nvidia chief Jensen Huang on Tuesday said the AI technology powerhouse is restarting production of its high-performance chips for clients in China.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/business/sunday-business-it/nvidia-says-restarting-production-of-china-bound-chips/2302346

[2026-03-18 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Beijing InfoComm China 2026 Conference Lineup Presents Future of AI in Tech Aligning with the Nation's Next Strategic Five-Year Plan

Snippet: BEIJING, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the recent ratification of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), the nation is accelerating 'New Quality Productive Forces' to drive digital transformation across all industries. This strategic shift creates significant momentum for the professional audiovisual (Pro AV) sector, which stands as the backbone of smart infrastructure, AI-integrated systems, and the digital economy—from LED displays and control room visualization to collaboration platforms and immersive media.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696759

[2026-03-18 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: GMI Cloud Unveils $12 Billion, 1GW Sovereign AI Infrastructure Initiative in Japan

Snippet: GMI Cloud establishes new paradigm for regional AI sovereignty with Japan-Taiwan-US partnership

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696758

[2026-03-18 11:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump says US no longer needs assistance from NATO allies, S. Korea or Japan to secure Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States no longer needs naval assistance from North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies, South Korea, Japan or Australia to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing "military success" in ongoing operations against Iran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696735

[2026-03-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Japan follow Australia’s lead and ban children from social media?

Snippet: A new panel is studying how prolonged social media exposure affects young people, with youth suicide among issues likely to be addressed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3346905/will-japan-follow-australias-lead-and-ban-children-social-media

[2026-03-18 10:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Japan exports beat forecasts with 4.2% growth in February, but China and U.S. demand slumps

Snippet: Japan's exports climbed 4.2%% from a year ago in February, marking a sharp slowdown after hitting an over-three-year high in January.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/japan-february-exports-growth-china-us-shipments-boj-trump-takaichi.html

[2026-03-18 10:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea to raise terror alert ahead of BTS comeback

Snippet: The government announced Wednesday it will raise its terror alert near the venue for boy band BTS' concert marking their comeback in a preemptive safety measure.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696679

[2026-03-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese banks outpace rivals in Hong Kong wealth growth on IPO boom, capital flows

Snippet: Booming listings and rising outbound investment demand are accelerating growth for Chinese players, SFC data shows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346865/chinese-banks-outpace-rivals-hong-kong-wealth-growth-ipo-boom-capital-flows

[2026-03-18 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China policy to stay on course despite delay to Xi-Trump summit

Snippet: Although Trump is on the back foot and China may have the advantage, this will not affect Beijing’s consistent approach in dealing with the US

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3346909/china-policy-stay-course-despite-delay-xi-trump-summit

[2026-03-18 09:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cubs' Seiya Suzuki has minor knee ligament strain, manager says

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)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cubs-seiya-suzuki-b15f48034e8b9f56fe5f9513f0973c8a

[2026-03-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [China Strategy Initiative] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US sounds alarm over China’s humanoid robots amid security concerns

Snippet: AI and robotics executives warn American lawmakers that China’s rapid advances – led by Unitree – threaten US dominance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3346942/us-sounds-alarm-over-chinas-humanoid-robots-amid-security-concerns

[2026-03-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Cambodia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Rise and fall of Prince Group raises awkward questions for Cambodia

Snippet: Indictment and arrest of Prince Group founder Chen Zhi has sparked questions about scam industry’s alleged ties to political elite, and integrity of government crackdown

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/18/prince-group-chen-zhi-scam-industry-cambodia

[2026-03-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [soft power] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Japan thinks China’s growing cultural clout is something it needs to counter

Snippet: The global success of Chinese video games and animation – as well as the appeal of traditional culture – has triggered a reaction in Tokyo

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346910/why-japan-thinks-chinas-growing-cultural-clout-something-it-needs-counter

[2026-03-18 08:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Jensen Huang says Nvidia has received orders from China and is 'restarting our manufacturing'

Snippet: After an extended delay in selling into the world's second-largest economy, chipmaker Nvidia is gearing up to provide some customers in China with its H200 processors, CEO Jensen Huang said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/17/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-says-chipmaker-has-received-orders-from-china.html

[2026-03-18 08:30 UTC+10:00] [WorkBuddy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Frenzy over AI agent OpenClaw shows the lobster has escaped the pot

Snippet: AI agents are the next frontier in the tech race, which is rapidly accelerating as the distance between curiosity and adoption is compressed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3346562/frenzy-over-ai-agent-openclaw-shows-lobster-has-escaped-pot

[2026-03-18 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump says to make delayed China trip in 'five or six weeks'

Snippet: WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he expected to travel to China in a bit over one month, after postponing the trip slated for the end of March due to his war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/world/trump-says-to-make-delayed-china-trip-in-five-or-six-weeks/2302277

[2026-03-18 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Matildas coach explains Raso absence in Asian Cup semifinal win over China

Snippet: Hayley Raso was an unused substitute during the Matildas' semifinal win over China. (AAP: Richard Wainwright)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/joe-montemurro-explains-hayley-raso-absence-matildas-china/106466894

[2026-03-18 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Brahma Chellaney] US shows China how to seize Taiwan

Snippet: Since returning to office last year, US President Donald Trump has ordered military strikes from the Caribbean and eastern Pacific to Africa and the Middle East, targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats and suspected terrorist groups. He has attacked Venezuela and kidnapped its leader, Nicolas Maduro. And he has joined Israel in a large-scale assault on Iran that amounts to a major escalation from last year’s strikes, which supposedly “obliterated” the country’s nuclear facilities.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696450

[2026-03-18 06:43 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Oil’s monopoly kaput, China to be top supplier of energy security

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/oils-monopoly-kaput-china-to-be-top-supplier-of-energy-security/

[2026-03-18 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Kerr single-handedly alters the Matildas' destiny, now others must come along for the ride

Snippet: Sam Kerr scored a brilliant goal which proved to be the match-winner. (Getty Images: Paul Kane)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/matildas-v-china-semi-final-womens-asian-cup-butterfly-effect/106464262

[2026-03-18 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Senators demand ByteDance ‘immediately shut down’ Seedance AI video app that created fake Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt brawl

Snippet: Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Peter Welch demanded Tuesday that China-based TikTok parent ByteDance “immediately shut down” an artificial intelligence app that can use images of real people due to what they described as “glaring” copyright issues — weeks after TikTok officially set up a joint venture to let it keep operating in the US.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/tech/senators-demand-bytedance-end-seedance-ai-video-app-that-created-fake-cruise-pitt-brawl/

[2026-03-18 06:14 UTC+10:00] [AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Sam Kerr’s moment of magic sends Matildas into Women’s Asian Cup final with 2-1 win over China

Snippet: Samantha Kerr of Australia during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Semi Final 1 match between Australia and China at Optus Stadium in Perth, Tuesday, 17 March 2026. Source: AAP / Dean Lewins

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/sam-kerr-moment-of-magic-sends-matildas-into-womens-asian-cup-final-with-2-1-win-over-china/9p9tbswwn

[2026-03-18 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Lacks rationality': Japanese court rules on women's right to sterilisation

Snippet: Plaintiffs Hisui Tatsuta, Kazane Kajiya, Reino Sato and "Chifumi" each had different reasons for wanting to undergo sterilisation procedures. (Supplied: Maki Amemori)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/voluntary-sterilisation-in-japan-court-ruling/106466558

[2026-03-18 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Tesla to buy $4.3 billion of LG Energy battery cells from disbanded GM plant

Snippet: Tesla is expanding ties with South Korea's LG Energy Solution, striking a deal to buy $4.3 billion worth of battery cells for energy storage systems that will be made in Lansing, Michigan.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/17/tesla-to-buy-4-point-3-billion-lg-energy-battery-cells-made-in-michigan.html

[2026-03-18 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump retrasa viaje a China hasta el próximo mes para centrarse en la guerra en Irán

Snippet: El presidente Donald Trump habla durante una reunión con el primer ministro irlandés Micheál Martin en el Despacho Oval de la Casa Blanca, el 17 de marzo de 2026, en Washington. (Foto AP/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-china-iran-ormuz-e379c86ea734420bc43d43a0a02feb07

[2026-03-18 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump postpones his China trip to focus on war in Iran

Snippet: President Donald Trump points to a bust of Winston Churchill as he speaks during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in the Oval Office of the White House, on St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-delays-china-trip-iran-3ef73e58116cc0d89aab39ed15219bf6

[2026-03-18 03:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .

Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordWednesday, 18 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-18

[2026-03-18 03:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.

Snippet: Mini SudokuWednesday, 18 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-18

[2026-03-18 03:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.

Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordWednesday, 18 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-03-18

[2026-03-18 03:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchWednesday, 18 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-18