[2026-03-09 18:22 UTC+10:00] [Paul Chan Mo-po] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong ‘more than China’s financial sandbox’, Paul Chan says

Snippet: Finance chief says Hong Kong is driving country’s development, calls on city to ‘get empowered’ by AI

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345948/hong-kong-more-chinas-financial-sandbox-paul-chan-says

[2026-03-09 18:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pablo Air shoots higher with AI drone swarms

Snippet: Founder Kim Young-joon targets W500b in sales, Nasdaq listing by 2030

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10690247

[2026-03-09 17:49 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Apple and Google could be forced to remove sexualised apps

Snippet: Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has signalled it will lean on Apple and Google to remove non-compliant apps from their stores if porn companies refuse to implement age verification — deploying a strategy it has already used to remove an app that facilitated the grooming of children.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-and-google-could-be-forced-to-remove-sexualised-apps-20260309-p5o8nn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-09 17:12 UTC+10:00] [Dubai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong tycoon Adrian Cheng doubles down on tech in step with China’s 5-year plan

Snippet: The former CEO of NWD plans to spend more time in mainland China this year to scope out tech investment targets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/markets-investing/article/3345918/hong-kong-tycoon-adrian-cheng-doubles-down-tech-step-chinas-5-year-plan

[2026-03-09 16:51 UTC+10:00] [conspiracy to collude with foreign forces] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former Apple Daily executive editor appeals 10-year sentence in Hong Kong

Snippet: Lam Man-chung becomes the second defendant to seek a reduced sentence over collusion offences imposed under the national security law

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3345937/former-apple-daily-executive-editor-appeals-10-year-sentence-hong-kong

[2026-03-09 16:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung SDI to debut batteries for AI humanoid robots, data centers

Snippet: Samsung SDI said Monday it will showcase next-generation batteries designed for humanoid robots and AI data centers at InterBattery 2026 this week in Seoul.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10690130

[2026-03-09 16:01 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Ask the Tax Whiz] What the BIR’s revised audit system means for businesses

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/business/ask-the-tax-whiz-bureau-internal-revenue-revised-audit-system-implications/

[2026-03-09 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Australians must prove they are over 18 to access porn under new laws - DailyNews

Snippet: Australians must prove they are over 18 before they can access adult content such as porn, R-rated video games and sexually explicit AI chatbots, under new laws.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/09/breaking-news/963707/australians-must-prove-they-are-over-18-to-access-porn-under-new-laws/

[2026-03-09 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: X-PHY Inc Appoints RoBridgeAI as Official Channel Partner for India

Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hardware cybersecurity specialist, X-PHY Inc, today announced a strategic channel partnership with RoBridgeAI, a deep-tech venture backed by the Rajalakshmi Group. Under the agreement, RoBridgeAI is appointed as an authorised channel partner for X-PHY's AI-embedded cybersecurity suite of products and solutions across India.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10690027

[2026-03-09 14:31 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Gov’t warns vs profiteering, excessive pump prices amid Middle East conflict

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/business/government-warns-profiteering-excessive-pump-prices-middle-east-conflict/

[2026-03-09 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Newton] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong can do more to connect mainland funds with tech stocks

Snippet: Readers discuss the Stock Connect scheme, a Chinese research team’s breakthrough using AI, and assessing teachers’ English proficiency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3345673/hong-kong-can-do-more-connect-mainland-funds-tech-stocks

[2026-03-09 14:13 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: OpenAI hardware lead resigns in response to US Department of Defense deal

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/openai-caitlin-kalinowski-resignation-response-united-states-department-defense-deal/

[2026-03-09 13:41 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Oil shoots higher, shares skid as Middle East conflict drags on

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/business/economy/oil-shoots-higher-shares-skid-middle-east-conflict/

[2026-03-09 13:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Chong Won-o vows AI-driven governance in Seoul mayor bid

Snippet: Chong Won-o, who is competing for the Democratic Party of Korea candidacy in the June mayoral election in Seoul, vowed to adopt artificial intelligence in his governance as he launched his Seoul mayor bid.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10689985

[2026-03-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Style Edit: BMW iX3 rewrites the EV rule book on range and sustainability

Snippet: Based on the carmaker’s Neue Klasse platform, the new model has a sleek design, advanced tech and 805km range, all while cutting emissions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3345495/style-edit-bmw-ix3-rewrites-ev-rule-book-range-and-sustainability

[2026-03-09 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fake AI satellite imagery spurs US-Iran war disinformation

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The satellite image posted by an Iranian news outlet looked real: a devastated US base in Qatar. But it was an AI-generated fake, underscoring the accelerating threat of tech-enabled disinformation during wartime.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/09/world/americas-emea/fake-ai-satellite-imagery-spurs-us-iran-war-disinformation/2295598

[2026-03-09 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Virginia Tech coach hits breaking point after loss to Virginia: ‘What the f–k am I doing wrong?’

Snippet: Mike Young looked like he could have used a hug.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/08/sports/virginia-tech-coach-mike-young-hits-breaking-point-after-loss-to-virginia/

[2026-03-09 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China's latest economic plans highlight its tech ambitions

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping reacts during the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-five-year-plan-technology-economy-7face4580fcfba44410ff2134a09d6bb

[2026-03-09 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump is the wildcard that could blow up AI

Snippet: March 9, 2026 — 11:58am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/trump-is-the-wildcard-that-could-blow-up-ai-20260309-p5o8n0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-09 11:36 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Iran names Khamenei’s hardline son Mojtaba as new supreme leader, oil surges

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/world/middle-east/iran-khamenei-hardline-son-mojtaba-supreme-leader/

[2026-03-09 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC Hong Kong CEO sees global tensions, China tech growth drawing wealth to city

Snippet: HSBC’s local unit gained nearly 2 million new customers in two years as global investors shift assets to Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3345812/hsbc-hong-kong-ceo-sees-global-tensions-china-tech-growth-drawing-wealth-city

[2026-03-09 08:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Michigan State's Jeremy Fears called for tech for kick toward groin area of Michigan's Elliot Cadeau

Snippet: Michigan St guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) puts up a shot between Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr, left, and Michigan center Aday Mara in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/jeremy-fears-michigan-stae-2719c8c1ff267e039fbcb2cd31d9a289

[2026-03-09 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Damon Stoudamire fired by Georgia Tech after season-ending 12-game losing streak

Snippet: Damon Stoudamire is out at Georgia Tech after a rambling wreck of a season in Atlanta.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/08/sports/damon-stoudamire-fired-by-georgia-tech-after-12-game-losing-streak/

[2026-03-09 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Devastated family sues for $40M after scientist stabbed to death while charging Tesla at CA library

Snippet: The family of a California lab tech who was stabbed by a homeless career criminal and left to die after another homeless man stole the ambulance on site to save him is suing the city for $40 million.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/08/us-news/family-sues-downey-for-40m-after-scientist-fatally-stabbed-while-charging-tesla-at-library/

[2026-03-09 05:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tit for tat: Popular NYC tattoo biz sues ex-workers for calling out alleged dirty needles, rats, bedbugs

Snippet: A popular Big Apple tattoo biz is suing former workers who went public over its alleged nasty conditions — including the use of bloody tools amid rats, roaches and bedbugs.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/08/us-news/popular-nyc-tattoo-biz-sues-ex-workers-for-calling-out-alleged-dirty-needles-rats-bedbugs/

[2026-03-09 04:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: LIV Golf Hong Kong Par Scores

Snippet: Sports LIV Golf Hong Kong Par Scores By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit SundayAt Hong Kong Golf Club at FanlingHong KongPurse: $20M (Individual); $10M (Team)Yardage: 6,711 yards; Par: 70 Third RoundJon Rahm, $4,000,00066-62-65-64--257-23Thomas Detry, $2,250,00064-63-66-67--260-20Thomas Pieters, $1,500,00068-66-61-66--261-19Harold Varner III, $1,000,00066-64-63-69--262-18Matthew Wolff,

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/golf-729918298e16804f3b27fa0177296fa2

[2026-03-09 04:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Georgia Tech fires coach Damon Stoudamire following 12-game losing streak

Snippet: Georgia Tech head coach Damon Stoudamire, center right, argues a call with a game official, center left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/georgia-tech-stoudamire-fired-01a02067994f69d043a9b26cd1b037f9

[2026-03-09 03:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Inside the high-tech race to prevent avalanches — and why the window to survive one is so brutally narrow

Snippet: By any measure, Americans are flooding into avalanche country at a staggering rate. Some estimates suggest a hundred times more people are venturing into the backcountry now than 25 years ago. And yet the number of people dying in avalanches has held roughly constant, at around 26 per year in the United States.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/08/sports/inside-the-high-tech-race-to-prevent-avalanches/

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The entry-level job black hole

Snippet: IS AI the black hole that sucks entry-level jobs — leaving college graduates in the galaxy of unemployment?

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/09/opinion/columns/the-entry-level-job-black-hole/2295483

[2026-03-09 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Certiorari not a substitute for a lost appeal

Snippet: I was not able to file my appeal in a civil case due to unforeseen circumstances. However, according to Google, I can still file this so called “Petition for Certiorari” in lieu of appeal. Is this legally correct. Thank you.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/09/legal-advice/certiorari-not-a-substitute-for-a-lost-appeal/2295519

[2026-03-09 01:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: AI allows hackers to identify anonymous social media accounts, study finds

Snippet: New research suggests tech behind AI platforms such as ChatGPT makes it easier to perform sophisticated privacy attacks

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/08/ai-hackers-social-media-accounts-study

[2026-03-09 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Afra Wang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: OpenClaw fever: why is China rushing to ‘raise a lobster’?

Snippet: Chinese consumers are using OpenClaw for everything from stock picking and report writing to slide decks, emails and coding

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3345865/openclaw-fever-why-china-rushing-raise-lobster

[2026-03-08 23:00 UTC+10:00] [ChatGPT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ChatGPT driving rise in reports of ‘satanic’ organised ritual abuse, UK experts say

Snippet: Exclusive: ‘Witchcraft, spirit possession and spiritual abuse’ offending typified by sexual abuse, violence and neglect

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/08/chatgpt-driving-rise-in-reports-of-satanic-organised-ritual-abuse-uk-experts-say

[2026-03-08 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Inside Elon Musk’s vision of the future, where robots do everything and humans don’t work: Utopia or ‘dystopian hellhole’?

Snippet: The future is almost here — and, surprise, it’s going to be very relaxing.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/08/tech/inside-elon-musks-robot-vision-of-the-future/

[2026-03-08 22:15 UTC+10:00] [Thought Leaders] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [REFLECTION] Converting to AI responsiveness this Lent

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/reflection-converting-artificial-intelligence-responsiveness-lent-2026/

[2026-03-08 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China warns of fresh chip crisis as Nexperia dispute flares up

Snippet: China warns the ‘Dutch side’ must bear responsibility if the Nexperia dispute reignites global automotive chip shortages

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3345872/china-warns-fresh-chip-crisis-nexperia-dispute-flares

[2026-03-08 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tech oligarchs reshape humanity while billionaires of old seem quaint

Snippet: From Gates to Musk and Altman, today’s ultra-rich steer AI and tech, raising questions about who decides the future

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/08/billionaires-tech-oligarchs

[2026-03-08 18:47 UTC+10:00] [AI+] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 15th five-year plan presents ‘golden strategic period’ for Hong Kong: Paul Chan

Snippet: Finance chief says city will adopt AI and finance strategies to support nation’s development blueprint

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345866/15th-five-year-plan-presents-golden-strategic-period-hong-kong-paul-chan

[2026-03-08 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Tech Features] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Tech Thoughts] Speedtest, DownDetector owner Ookla’s sale to Accenture at a glance

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/features/things-to-know-ziff-davis-sell-ookla-accenture/

[2026-03-08 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciences] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Quantum tech breakthrough: China’s double-photon device breaks efficiency ceiling

Snippet: Chinese innovation can pave the way for sharper medical imaging, unbreakable encryption and next-gen sensors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3345508/quantum-tech-breakthrough-chinas-double-photon-device-breaks-efficiency-ceiling

[2026-03-08 17:17 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Beyond hope and hype: five certainties in the AI storm

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/beyond-hope-and-hype-five-certainties-in-the-ai-storm/

[2026-03-08 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Wright scores 23 in 2nd half as BYU rallies for 82-76 win over No. 10 Texas Tech

Snippet: BYU center Keba Keita, left, dunks the ball against Texas Tech during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/texas-tech-byu-basketball-score-34c783e17e533516a1718884371672f8

[2026-03-08 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Vietnam’s landmark AI law is first major regulatory test for Southeast Asia

Snippet: Southeast Asia’s first law on AI could raise the bar from voluntary guidelines to binding legal frameworks across the region, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3345650/why-vietnams-landmark-ai-law-first-major-regulatory-test-southeast-asia

[2026-03-08 16:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung SDI to unveil AI solution for ESS battery safety

Snippet: Samsung SDI will unveil an AI-based battery safety solution for energy storage systems at InterBattery 2026, the company announced Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10689368

[2026-03-08 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: OFWs in the Gulf: Here for the long haul amid war on Iran

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/world/middle-east/ofw-gulf-here-long-haul-amid-war-iran/

[2026-03-08 16:15 UTC+10:00] [Apple] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Boom times for India’s economy but opportunities remain uneven

Snippet: Analysts caution that a significant portion of India’s workforce remains in relatively low-productivity and informal sectors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3345855/boom-times-indias-economy-opportunities-remain-uneven

[2026-03-08 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: High-voltage power lines is latest front line in battle over AI, Big Tech

Snippet: John Zola stands in an apple tree grove on his property on a spot where he says the local electric utility wants to build a 500-kilovolt line across his land, March 4, 2026, in Sugarloaf, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ai-trump-energy-transmission-lines-f1c6b1251054d2a7e193297e4111b8d1

[2026-03-08 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Utah Valley outlasts Utah Tech 104-101 in 2OT to win WAC regular-season title

Snippet: ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Sherman Weatherspoon IV had 27 points, Jackson Holcombe scored 23 and Trevan Leonhardt added 21 to help Utah Valley outlast Utah Tech 104-101 in double overtime on Saturday night and win the Western Athletic Conference regular-season title.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ethan-potter-jackson-holcombe-utah-basketball-college-sports-250903a595a74809b89c077c6b2c5338

[2026-03-08 16:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea moves to ban deepfake use in education superintendent elections

Snippet: Bill seeks to extend election law limiting AI content use to local education superintendent races

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10689350

[2026-03-08 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Middle East crisis, global memory crunch dim AI smartphone buzz at MWC 2026

Snippet: Industry excitement over AI-powered devices tempered by supply chain risks from Iran conflict and memory shortage affecting shipments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3345760/middle-east-crisis-global-memory-crunch-dim-ai-smartphone-buzz-mwc-2026