Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-05 17:36 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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[2026-03-05 17:33 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Beijing: Before an audience of dutifully applauding cadres at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, Chinese President Xi Jinping put his country on track for its lowest growth target in three decades, signalling China’s tentative shift away from chasing high-speed expansion.
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[2026-03-05 17:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean battery and EV makers see limited gains as Chinese supply chain remains entrenched
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[2026-03-05 17:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: As International Women’s Day nears, thousands will walk out over Korea’s persistent gender inequality
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[2026-03-05 17:29 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Runners-up to China in 2022, the Koreans become first team to reach last eight and will vie with hosts Australia for status of group winners
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[2026-03-05 17:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Daewoo Engineering & Construction said Thursday it has been selected as the sole negotiating partner for the land reclamation project for the Gadeokdo New Airport in Busan, marking a key step toward advancing one of Korea’s largest infrastructure development projects.
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[2026-03-05 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the test-firing of “strategic cruise missiles” from a new 5,000-tonne naval destroyer before the vessel’s official commissioning, according to state media.
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[2026-03-05 17:15 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 South Korea–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-03-05 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: As the blockbuster passes 10 million tickets sold, here's what the Sillok actually says
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[2026-03-05 17:07 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts believe the recent pause may be aimed at creating a conciliatory atmosphere in advance of this month’s leaders’ meeting
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[2026-03-05 17:05 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Japanese baby macaque, who appeared to find comfort in the djungelskog toy after being rejected by his mother, seems to be mixing more with his peers
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[2026-03-05 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El primer ministro chino, Li Qiang, habla durante una sesión de apertura de la Asamblea Popular Nacional en Beijing, el jueves 5 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Andy Wong)
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[2026-03-05 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Stranded husband decides to save money, hassle by staying behind in conflict-hit city as wife flies out before region’s airports shut down
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[2026-03-05 16:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hana Financial Group is stepping up its push into stablecoin payments in South Korea, launching a promotional campaign for foreign visitors using USDC through partnerships with Circle and Crypto.com.
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[2026-03-05 16:54 UTC+10:00] [economic development] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China raises domestic energy output target and increases number of key projects planned for the next 5 years
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[2026-03-05 16:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Kolmar Korea said Thursday it has introduced the country’s first automated system for antimicrobial effectiveness testing in cosmetics as demand for product safety verification rises amid K-beauty’s global expansion. The robot-based preservative efficacy testing system, used to assess whether cosmetics remain protected from microorganisms such as bacteria and mold, has increased processing speed by about 2.5 times compared with manual operations.
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[2026-03-05 16:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and France, the French Embassy in Seoul unveiled a wide range of cultural exchanges between the two countries, starting with the upcoming anniversary concert led by French conductor Adrien Perruchon.
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[2026-03-05 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: South Korea’s Jeon Yu-gyeong, left, is congratulated by teammates after scoring her team’s first goal during the Women’s Asia Cup soccer match between South Korea and the Philippines in Robina, Australia, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAPImage via AP)
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[2026-03-05 16:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HD Hyundai Chair Chung Ki-sun visited the Philippines this week as part of the South Korean government’s economic mission, paying tribute to Korean War veterans, attending a bilateral business forum and inspecting the group’s shipyard operations in Subic Bay.
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[2026-03-05 16:22 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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[2026-03-05 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Philippine authorities have apprehended an undisclosed number of Filipinos who allegedly spied on behalf of China, the country's security agency said, calling it a "serious national security matter".
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[2026-03-05 16:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Kolmar Holdings, the holding company of Kolmar Korea, is set to acquire control of contract research organization Woojung Bio through a convertible bond deal, as part of a broader push to deepen the group’s foothold in biotechnology research.
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[2026-03-05 16:08 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Japanese investors sold the largest amount of overseas bonds since 2024 last month, as market watchers scrutinize flows for signs that higher domestic yields were triggering repatriation.
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[2026-03-05 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The National People's Congress meets at the Great Hall of the People on Thursday. (Reuters: Maxim Shemetov)
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[2026-03-05 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the test-firing of “strategic cruise missiles” from a new 5,000-tonne naval destroyer before the vessel’s official commissioning, according to state media.
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[2026-03-05 15:24 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-05 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Punch, right a Japanese macaque born on July 26, 2025, sits with others in the monkeys’ playground at the Ichikawa city zoo in Tokyo’s eastward neighboring city, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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[2026-03-05 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: China has cut its annual economic growth target to a range of 4.5%-5%, the lowest expansion goal since 1991 as it grapples with challenges both at home and abroad.
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[2026-03-05 15:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-05 14:22 UTC+10:00] [Li] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Li raises the curtain on the annual session of the National People’s Congress with a series of targets for the economy
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[2026-03-05 14:20 UTC+10:00] [National Development and Reform Commission] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Four government funds formed to back projects, but lack of funding diversity could risk stalling the industry again if policy shifts
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[2026-03-05 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The start-up has so far had three failed launches in its attempt to become the first Japanese private entity to put a satellite into orbit
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[2026-03-05 13:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: China set its most modest growth target in more than three decades, in a tacit acknowledgment that the model powering the country’s rapid rise for four decades is showing strains.
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[2026-03-05 13:24 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: The Toyama District Court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit seeking to prevent Hokuriku Electric Power from restarting the No. 1 and No. 2 reactors at its Shika nuclear power plant in Ishikawa Prefecture.
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[2026-03-05 13:08 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: South Korea’s Kospi leads Asia-Pacific gains, jumping 11 per cent to recover nearly all of its record 12 per cent drop
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[2026-03-05 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Supporters wave flags, including Honduran flags, as President Donald Trump’s motorcade passes by on the way to his Mar-a-Lago club to meet with new Honduran President Nasry Asfura, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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[2026-03-05 12:58 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 5, 2026 12:58 | News
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[2026-03-05 12:56 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Among the 3,000 delegates is former athlete who sits as an independent on the National People’s Congress
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[2026-03-05 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Venezuela] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Far from freeing up resources to focus on China, Trump’s administration finds itself fighting fires on several fronts, sapping its resources
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[2026-03-05 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Smart Tech Korea 2026: Asia's Rising Gateway for AI, Robotics, and Next-Gen Tech Innovation
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[2026-03-05 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks during opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
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[2026-03-05 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Financial information is displayed on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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[2026-03-05 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Corporate Crimes
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[2026-03-05 12:10 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: As Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney touches down in Tokyo this week, he steps onto a geopolitical chessboard that has been radically reconfigured since the last time a Canadian leader sought to deepen ties in the Indo-Pacific.
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[2026-03-05 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cosmetic adornment stops hospital staff taking crucial readings from heart attack victim ahead of life-saving work
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[2026-03-05 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Khamenei] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China says over 470 nationals have left via land routes, urging remaining citizens in Iran to register and depart as soon as possible
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[2026-03-05 11:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a test-firing of strategic cruise missiles from a new destroyer ahead of its commissioning, noting that equipping the navy with nuclear weapons is making "satisfactory progress," state media reported Thursday.
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[2026-03-05 11:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that US efforts to deal with Iran's nuclear ambitions will send "plenty of signals," as he addressed a question related to North Korea's criticism of the ongoing US military operation against the Islamic Republic.
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[2026-03-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected his new destroyer for two straight days ahead of its commissioning and observed a test of cruise missiles fired from the warship, vowing to accelerate the nuclear-armament of his navy, state media said Thursday.
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[2026-03-05 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz watches his team workout before the start of their game against Japan’s national American football team at the Notre Dame Japan Bowl in Tokyo Saturday, July 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Junji Kurokawa, File)
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