[2026-03-03 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Morgan Stanley] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s oil dependence leaves it exposed after US-Israel strikes on Iran: Morgan Stanley

Snippet: Mainland China imports vast amounts of oil from the Middle East but India, South Korea and others could fare worse, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345161/asias-oil-dependence-leaves-it-exposed-after-us-israel-strikes-iran-morgan-stanley

[2026-03-03 00:17 UTC+10:00] [Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Teresa Lazaro] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines promotes coastguard officer in ‘deliberate signal’ on South China Sea dispute

Snippet: Analysts say Marcos is doubling down on the country’s ‘transparency initiative’ while engaging Beijing diplomatically behind closed doors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3345174/philippines-promotes-coastguard-officer-deliberate-signal-south-china-sea-dispute

[2026-03-03 00:00 UTC+10:00] [basketball] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asian Games basketball axe leaves Hong Kong teams on the outside looking in

Snippet: Number of men’s and women’s sides for 2026 Games in Japan cut to 12 with Fiba rankings to be used to select who will play

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3345166/asian-games-basketball-axe-leaves-hong-kong-teams-outside-looking

[2026-03-02 23:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee seeks Singapore's support in S. Korea's efforts to resume talks with N. Korea

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung on Monday asked for Singapore's support for South Korea's efforts to resume talks with North Korea and make progress toward peace on the Korean Peninsula during his state visit to the Southeast Asian nation.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685199

[2026-03-02 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Iran lose opening game of Women's AFC Asian Cup

Snippet: Iran's Zahra Sarbali (centre) kicks past Mun Eunju of South Korea at Robina Stadium. (ABC News: Dave Hunt)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-02/iran-beaten-in-opening-game-of-women-s-afc-asian-cup/106407622

[2026-03-02 23:33 UTC+10:00] [Ngau Tam Mei] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKUST may reserve 20% of new medical school inaugural intake for non-locals

Snippet: School to welcome first batch of 50 students in 2028-29, with most non-locals expected to be from mainland China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3345170/hkust-may-reserve-20-new-medical-school-inaugural-intake-non-locals

[2026-03-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: The largest pharma show in Asia makes its return to Shanghai this June 2026

Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CPHI & PMEC China 2026 is set to take place from 16 to 18 June 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), building on its extremely successful run over the last few years.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685196

[2026-03-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [South China Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Attack on Iran normalises global descent into the ‘law of the jungle’

Snippet: By waging war under the logic of pre-emptive defence, the US and Israel are hollowing out the foundations of international law

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3345081/attack-iran-normalises-global-descent-law-jungle

[2026-03-02 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China EVs: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: China should skip a step in self-driving cars, Xpeng CEO saysHe Xiaopeng urges Beijing to clear way for a leap ahead in autonomous driving technology – a jump he promises to propose at the ‘two sessions’.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs

[2026-03-02 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Over 300 people have fled Iran via Azerbaijan, source says

Snippet: A total of 312 people have been evacuated from Iran via Azerbaijan since Saturday, including 101 Azerbaijanis and others from 19 countries, including China, Russia, and Pakistan, a source close to the government in Baku said on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/over-300-people-have-fled-iran-azerbaijan-source-says

[2026-03-02 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the Iran war will accelerate China’s push to become an ‘energy powerhouse’

Snippet: The conflict does not pose an immediate threat to China’s oil supply, but will spur on the country’s energy security drive, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345135/iran-conflict-will-accelerate-chinas-push-become-energy-powerhouse-analysts-say

[2026-03-02 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: A long way from the war, Iran loses its opening Women’s Asian Cup game to South Korea

Snippet: Iranian supporters react during the Women’s Asia Cup soccer match between Iran and South Korea on the Gold Coast, Australia, Monday, March 2, 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAPImage via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-soccer-womens-asian-cup-south-korea-597f8341d6e4fdf98d792fdbd8f464fa

[2026-03-02 22:33 UTC+10:00] [SAE International] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why wait? China should skip a step in self-driving cars, Xpeng founder and CEO says

Snippet: He Xiaopeng urges Beijing to clear way for a leap ahead in autonomous driving technology – a jump he promises to propose at the ‘two sessions’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3345163/why-wait-china-should-skip-step-self-driving-cars-xpeng-founder-and-ceo-says

[2026-03-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore strives to remain equidistant amid US-China rivalry: ‘same-same but different’

Snippet: Foreign minister says the city state must assert its distinctiveness to remain relevant and will not act as a proxy for any major power

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3345152/singapore-strives-remain-equidistant-amid-us-china-rivalry-same-same-different

[2026-03-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South China Sea expert warns 2026 code of conduct is ‘simply not achievable’

Snippet: The agreement ‘cannot be successfully negotiated’ while rival claimant Philippines holds Asean chair, Chinese analyst Wu Shicun says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345137/south-china-sea-expert-warns-2026-code-conduct-simply-not-achievable

[2026-03-02 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Blockchain | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Hong Kong reaps the fruits of fintech seeds sown nearly 10 years agoHong Kong’s rise as a fintech hub is due to the concerted regulatory push, with the city competing with Singapore for regional leadership.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain

[2026-03-02 21:54 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China watching as US missile stocks drain over Iran

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/china-watching-as-us-missile-stocks-drain-over-iran/

[2026-03-02 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-Israel war on Iran: everything you need to know from China’s reaction to what’s next

Snippet: From what’s next for Iran after Khamenei’s death to China’s reaction, here’s everything you need to know about the ongoing crisis in the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3345095/us-israel-war-iran-everything-you-need-know-chinas-reaction-whats-next

[2026-03-02 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Eager China parents use apps to find partners for adult children, turn pairing into transactions

Snippet: Mums and dads enter private group chats managed by ‘coaches’ who amplify parental anxiety, discourage letting kids know what is going on

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3344739/eager-china-parents-use-apps-find-partners-adult-children-turn-pairing-transactions

[2026-03-02 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Special Reports: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: The Good Schools Guide is a comprehensive resource for parents in Hong Kong, focusing on international schools and parenting. It covers key topics such as curricula, fees and admissions, as well as broader educational trends, providing essential information to help parents make informed decisions about their child’s education.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports

[2026-03-02 20:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea expresses 'grave concerns' over situation in Middle East

Snippet: South Korea on Monday expressed its "grave concerns" over the situation in the Middle East following US-Israeli attacks on Iran, while also highlighting its role in efforts to resolve the nuclear issue in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685165

[2026-03-02 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China calls for ceasefire, diplomacy to end Middle East conflict

Snippet: BEIJING, China — China called Monday for a ceasefire and diplomatic talks to end the conflict in the Middle East, as it stretched into a third day.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/world/americas-emea/china-calls-for-ceasefire-diplomacy-to-end-middle-east-conflict/2290934

[2026-03-02 20:50 UTC+10:00] [CULTURE] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Mari Katayama wins inaugural Mori Art Prize

Snippet: Mari Katayama received the inaugural Mori Art Award grand prize at a ceremony at the Roppongi Hills Club in Tokyo on Feb. 26. This biennial award for Japan-based, mid-career artists comes with a ¥10 million monetary prize and the opportunity to hold an exhibition at the Mori Art Museum. It is among the largest payouts for a single contemporary artist in Japan, surpassing the Tokyo Contemporary Art Award, which distributes ¥3 million each to two artists.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/03/02/art/mori-art-museum-prize/

[2026-03-02 20:40 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Trump’s strike on Iran hits China where it hurts

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/trumps-strike-on-iran-hits-china-where-it-hurts/

[2026-03-02 20:30 UTC+10:00] [BC Rangers] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet the Hong Kong footballer balancing a passion for nursing with chasing China dream

Snippet: Tai Po forward Lee Lok-him eyes a shot at playing on the mainland, in between working on geriatric ward at Princess Margaret Hospital

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3345087/meet-hong-kong-footballer-balancing-passion-nursing-chasing-china-dream

[2026-03-02 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hisense Leads Global TV Shipments in 2025 Across 100-Inch+ and Laser TVs

Snippet: QINGDAO, China, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, has reaffirmed its leadership in the global large-screen TV market. According to Omdia's full-year 2025 global shipment data, Hisense ranked No. 1 worldwide in the 100-inch-and-above TV segment for three consecutive years (2023–2025), with global shipment share reaching 57.1% in 2025.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685155

[2026-03-02 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Family & Relationships | South China Morning Post

Snippet: A funny text, coffee in bed, holding hands: why the little things count in loveValentine’s Day is traditionally a time of romantic dinners, gifts and flowers, but experts say there are many more ways to show love.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/family-relationships

[2026-03-02 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China supply chain expo set to welcome more US firms, launch AI section

Snippet: Amid trade tensions, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade describes business communities as a ‘bridge’ for exchanges

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345131/china-supply-chain-expo-set-welcome-more-us-firms-june-launch-ai-section

[2026-03-02 19:45 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s removal of another Xi friend complicates planned summit

Snippet: One month before Chinese President Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are set to convene at a much-touted summit in Beijing, the US leader’s toppling of another friend of China risks stoking tensions between the world’s biggest economies.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/trump-s-removal-of-another-xi-friend-complicates-planned-summit-20260302-p5o6qi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-02 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Shangpu Group Issues Market Position Statement Recognizing SALIAI's Patented Cellular Essence Global Pioneer

Snippet: BEIJING and GUANGZHOU, China, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SALIAI ("Guangzhou SALIAI Stem Cell Science and Technology Co., Ltd." and "Guangzhou SALIAI Biological Gene Engineering Co., Ltd.," collectively referred to as "SALIAI") is a China-based biotechnology company engaged in stem cell research and related commercial applications. The Company states that it was the first stem cell-focused company quoted on the National Equities Exchange and Quotations (NEEQ), China's New Third Board market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685138

[2026-03-02 19:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee taps 4-term ruling party lawmaker to head Budget Ministry

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Rep. Park Hong-keun, a four-term lawmaker and former floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, as the inaugural Minister of Planning and Budget.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685133

[2026-03-02 19:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul steps up emergency response as Iran crisis deepens

Snippet: South Korea is heightening its emergency response posture as tensions escalate in the Middle East, with the government convening a series of high-level meetings to assess the impact on Korean nationals and national security.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685128

[2026-03-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [UBS] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top Chinese officials, industry leaders may discuss capping EV output at ‘two sessions’

Snippet: As China’s EV industry faces slowing growth, officials may discuss capping output and boosting tech innovation to combat price wars

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3344899/top-chinese-officials-industry-leaders-may-discuss-capping-ev-output-two-sessions

[2026-03-02 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China calls for ceasefire, diplomacy to end Middle East conflict

Snippet: China called on Monday for a ceasefire and diplomatic talks to end the conflict in the Middle East as it stretched into a third day.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-calls-ceasefire-diplomacy-end-middle-east-conflict

[2026-03-02 18:53 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Huawei holds global debut for AI computing clusters in challenge to Nvidia

Snippet: US-sanctioned Huawei Technologies brings ‘world’s most powerful’ AI compute systems to an international audience at MWC Barcelona 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3345064/huawei-holds-global-debut-ai-computing-clusters-challenge-nvidia

[2026-03-02 18:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean dance crew The Stories takes home Vibe Dance championship

Snippet: The Korea-based dance crew The Stories took first place Sunday at the 2026 Vibe Dance Competition in California, organizers said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685123

[2026-03-02 18:17 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China’s cheap AI designed to hook the world on its tech

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/chinas-cheap-ai-designed-to-hook-the-world-on-its-tech/

[2026-03-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s AI power play: Beijing banks on clean-energy boom to triumph over US

Snippet: Ex-finance official Zhu Guangyao says abundant energy supply gives the nation a critical edge in AI, as ‘electricity is computing power’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345106/chinas-ai-power-play-beijing-banks-clean-energy-boom-triumph-over-us

[2026-03-02 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: CIFF Guangzhou 2026: CIFM/interzum guangzhou 2026 to Connect Global Supply Chains

Snippet: GUANGZHOU, China, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From March 18 to 21, 28 to 31, the 57th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Guangzhou) will be held in Guangzhou under the theme "CONNECT•CREATE." As a key exhibition of the fair, CIFM / interzum guangzhou will take place from March 28-31 with the theme "Connect the World," positioning itself as a global platform that efficiently links industrial chain resources and presents the upgraded and innovative home supply chain to an international audience.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685105

[2026-03-02 17:00 UTC+10:00] [National Natural Science Foundation of China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How much for foreign prestige? China says no to some Western science journal fees

Snippet: Chinese researchers will no longer be reimbursed for paper publication charges in Nature Communications, among others

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3345039/how-much-foreign-prestige-china-says-no-some-western-science-journal-fees

[2026-03-02 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China growing trend among couples has them calling each other ‘teammate’ or ‘roommate’

Snippet: ‘Comradely’ couples drop lovey-dovey pet names to reflect effort in relationships; critics say trend suggests an ‘unhappy’ marriage.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3344751/china-growing-trend-among-couples-has-them-calling-each-other-teammate-or-roommate

[2026-03-02 16:59 UTC+10:00] [Montreal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese diving pipeline spills out two teens already being hailed as future champs

Snippet: Jiang Linjing, 15, Cui Jiaxi, 13, win gold and silver in the women’s 10m platform at World Cup stop in Montreal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3345096/chinese-diving-pipeline-spills-out-two-teens-already-being-hailed-future-champs

[2026-03-02 16:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea, Singapore agree to launch FTA upgrade talks, expand nuclear energy cooperation

Snippet: South Korea and Singapore agreed Monday to begin negotiations to upgrade their bilateral free trade agreement and deepen cooperation in nuclear energy, including small modular reactors, as the two countries seek to strengthen economic security amid growing global uncertainty.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685073

[2026-03-02 16:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Middle East tensions raise supply stakes for Korea’s energy-heavy economy

Snippet: Strait of Hormuz closure could deal a blow to Korean businesses through higher oil prices, currency swings, weaker investment

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685072

[2026-03-02 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Iran conflict highlights S. Korea's tech exposure in the Gulf

Snippet: The US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the retaliatory attacks that have since hit Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain are drawing attention to how much South Korea's biggest technology companies now have riding on the Gulf.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685059

[2026-03-02 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung SDI to unveil high-power batteries for AI at InterBattery 2026

Snippet: Samsung SDI said Monday it wouldpresent high-power battery products and technologies targeting the artificial intelligence era at InterBattery 2026, South Korea’s largest battery industry exhibition.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685055

[2026-03-02 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Policy | South China Morning Post

Snippet: China adds Japanese entities to export control list, turning up heat on TokyoBeijing has also added 20 Japanese firms and institutions to a watch list for the export of goods with potential military applications.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy

[2026-03-02 15:39 UTC+10:00] [India] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran strikes day 3: markets open with sharp sell-off in futures and Asian shares

Snippet: Oil prices have surged dramatically amid rising fears of a broader escalation in the Middle East after the attacks by the US and Israel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345089/iran-strikes-day-3-markets-open-sharp-sell-futures-and-asian-shares

[2026-03-02 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil price surges, stocks drop on Iran conflict

Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — Oil prices soared and stocks fell in Asia on Monday on the back of turmoil in the Middle East after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with the vital Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and several ships attacked.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/world/americas-emea/oil-price-surges-stocks-drop-on-iran-conflict/2290801

[2026-03-02 15:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 2026 LCK Cup wraps up, Gen.G reigns supreme

Snippet: Gen.G sweeps BNK FearX 3-0 in Hong Kong, heads for FST as Korea's first seed

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685040