[2026-05-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Permanent Distortion Theory

Snippet: Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/permanent-distortion-theory

[2026-05-04 10:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil prices fall in choppy trade as Trump plans to 'free' ships stranded due to Mideast conflict

Snippet: Oil prices fell in choppy trade Monday, as market participants assess U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to "free" ships that have been trapped due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, amid lingering tensions between Tehran and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/04/oil-prices-today-wti-brent-trump-iran-us-hormuz.html

[2026-05-04 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: In Vietnam's AI hiring race, cash isn't everything

Snippet: The AI boom is boosting demand for talent in Vietnam, forcing some companies to get creative in their hunt for employees. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Yuji Nitta and Suzu Takahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/in-vietnam-s-ai-hiring-race-cash-isn-t-everything

[2026-05-04 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: McDonald’s is quietly ditching a popular in-store feature nationwide

Snippet: McDonald’s is quietly ending the era of self-serve soda fountains nationwide.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/03/business/mcdonalds-is-quietly-ditching-a-popular-in-store-feature-nationwide/

[2026-05-04 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why CY Leung thinks Hong Kong needs to strengthen maritime-related sectors

Snippet: Former city leader sits down for wide-ranging interview and calls for city to develop shipping insurance and management capabilities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3352289/why-cy-leung-thinks-hong-kong-needs-strengthen-maritime-related-sectors?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 10:30 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why CY Leung thinks Hong Kong needs to strengthen maritime-related sectors

Snippet: Former city leader sits down for wide-ranging interview and calls for city to develop shipping insurance and management capabilities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3352289/why-cy-leung-thinks-hong-kong-needs-strengthen-maritime-related-sectors

[2026-05-04 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China Tries To Assert Dominance Over Canada After Carney Trade Deal

Snippet: Historically speaking, crawling to communists for help has never been a good idea; there's always a catch. By extension, making trade deals with China and the CCP from a position of weakness usually ends with diplomatic concessions instead of mere economic concessions. That is to say, the Chinese are less interested in economic benefits, and more interested in political submission.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/china-tries-assert-dominance-over-canada-after-carney-trade-deal

[2026-05-04 10:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Woman receives Jewish divorce after three year struggle following financial pressure on husband

Snippet: A woman in the US received a get, a Jewish divorce document, from her husband, after three years, following financial sanctions imposed by Israeli rabbinical authorities on his assets in Israel.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-895008

[2026-05-04 10:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Spirit Airlines’ death is entirely on the Biden administration — and specifically faux-populism

Snippet: Saturday’s Spirit Airlines shutdown is entirely on the Biden administration — and more specifically, on the faux-populism of its Federal Trade Commission chief, Lina Khan.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/03/opinion/spirit-airlines-death-is-entirely-on-the-biden-administration-and-specifically-faux-populism/

[2026-05-04 10:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Small business faces $500,000 bill to go electric amid moves to switch off gas

Snippet: Albany residents who want to keep gas appliances will need to transition to gas bottles. (ABC Great Southern: Andrew Chounding)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/gas-decommissioning-atco-australia-high-cost-albany-businesses/106635912

[2026-05-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: EasyCall Communications Inc. calls for annual stockholder meeting

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/business/easycall-communications-inc-calls-for-annual-stockholder-meeting/2332865

[2026-05-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Crown Equities Inc. announces annual stockholder meeting

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/business/crown-equities-inc-announces-annual-stockholder-meeting/2332867

[2026-05-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore software engineers with AI skills earn 25% more: ‘no longer nice-to-have’

Snippet: Companies are increasingly prioritising engineers who can work effectively with AI tools, especially in senior roles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3352246/singapore-software-engineers-ai-skills-earn-25-more-no-longer-nice-have?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore software engineers with AI skills earn 25% more: ‘no longer nice-to-have’

Snippet: Companies are increasingly prioritising engineers who can work effectively with AI tools, especially in senior roles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3352246/singapore-software-engineers-ai-skills-earn-25-more-no-longer-nice-have

[2026-05-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Hang Lung trims the gloss to turn up the experience in Hangzhou debut

Snippet: Westlake 66 offers early test of Hang Lung’s ‘V3’ strategy, prioritising efficiency, tenant mix and organic expansion over new mega-projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3352125/hong-kongs-hang-lung-trims-gloss-turn-experience-hangzhou-debut?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Hang Lung trims the gloss to turn up the experience in Hangzhou debut

Snippet: Westlake 66 offers early test of Hang Lung’s ‘V3’ strategy, prioritising efficiency, tenant mix and organic expansion over new mega-projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3352125/hong-kongs-hang-lung-trims-gloss-turn-experience-hangzhou-debut

[2026-05-04 09:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Pakistan begin 1st round of CEPA negotiations

Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Pakistan will begin the first round of negotiations Monday on a bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at boosting trade and investment, Seoul's trade ministry said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504001100320

[2026-05-04 09:34 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Aussies adjusting to volatility: business banking giant

Snippet: May 4, 2026 09:34 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/aussies-adjusting-to-volatility-business-banking-giant/

[2026-05-04 09:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Federal Reserve official says Iran war limits central bank’s ability to provide rate guidance

Snippet: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said Sunday that the longer the Iran war goes on, the greater the risks of higher inflation and economic damage, all of which limit how much guidance the central bank should provide on rate policy right now.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/03/business/federal-reserve-official-says-iran-war-limits-central-banks-ability-to-provide-rate-guidance/

[2026-05-04 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Accentuate career development much more at Accenture

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/business/accentuate-career-development-much-more-at-accenture/2333724

[2026-05-04 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Elderly scam victims lose HK$850,000 on average, but ones who know finance lose more

Snippet: Cases involving older Hongkongers rose by 17 per cent in first quarter, with police saying those with investment history are more vulnerable

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3352262/elderly-scam-victims-lose-hk850000-average-ones-who-know-finance-lose-more?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 09:30 UTC+10:00] [investment scams] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Elderly scam victims lose HK$850,000 on average, but ones who know finance lose more

Snippet: Cases involving older Hongkongers rose by 17 per cent in first quarter, with police saying those with investment history are more vulnerable

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3352262/elderly-scam-victims-lose-hk850000-average-ones-who-know-finance-lose-more

[2026-05-04 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cross-border scheme could boost Hong Kong’s yacht economy dreams

Snippet: The tourism sector and the city could soon get a boost from a cross-border solo travel scheme more than 10 years in the making

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3352250/cross-border-scheme-could-boost-hong-kongs-yacht-economy-dreams?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Airport Authority Hong Kong] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cross-border scheme could boost Hong Kong’s yacht economy dreams

Snippet: The tourism sector and the city could soon get a boost from a cross-border solo travel scheme more than 10 years in the making

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3352250/cross-border-scheme-could-boost-hong-kongs-yacht-economy-dreams

[2026-05-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Who could gain from DeepSeek’s V4 with China chips poised for stronger demand?

Snippet: Breakthrough launch could lift stocks from chipmakers to model developers as demand for computing power builds and adoption widens: analysts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352126/who-could-gain-deepseeks-v4-china-chips-poised-stronger-demand?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [DeepSeek] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Who could gain from DeepSeek’s V4 with China chips poised for stronger demand?

Snippet: Breakthrough launch could lift stocks from chipmakers to model developers as demand for computing power builds and adoption widens: analysts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352126/who-could-gain-deepseeks-v4-china-chips-poised-stronger-demand

[2026-05-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Eximbank partners with ADB to finance critical minerals supply chain

Snippet: The Export-Import Bank of Korea has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Asian Development Bank to support critical minerals projects and establish a joint financing platform, the bank said Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730388

[2026-05-04 08:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: OPEC+ agrees on third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure

Snippet: OPEC+ agreed on Sunday a modest oil output hike for June, an increase that will remain largely on paper as long as the Iran war continues to disrupt Gulf oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/03/business/opec-agrees-on-third-oil-output-quota-hike-since-hormuz-closure/

[2026-05-04 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 1,500 beagles find safety after protests at Wisconsin dog breeding site

Snippet: This undated photo provided by Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee, Fla., shows Daisy, one of about 1,500 beagles being removed from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin dog breeding and research business. (Big Dog Ranch Rescue via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/animal-welfare-protest-wisconsin-75efa4aa05cd4dff7575590de1610d7c

[2026-05-04 07:58 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: Chalmers says budget will pay down more debt; families of Bondi shooting victims to take stand at royal commission

Snippet: Treasurer says next week’s budget will save more than it spends. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/04/australia-news-live-jim-chalmers-budget-inflation-labor-cost-of-living-interest-rates-bondi-shooting-royal-commission-antisemitism-ntwnfb

[2026-05-04 07:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan inbound tourism slowdown isn't stopping outlet malls

Snippet: Mitsui Fudosan Group offers permanent skate park at one of its Japanese outlet malls. (Mitsui Fudosan)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/retail/japan-inbound-tourism-slowdown-isn-t-stopping-outlet-malls

[2026-05-04 07:49 UTC+10:00] [Cars] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Politico

Title: Merz shrugs off Trump clash over troops, trade

Snippet: BERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz tried to lower the temperature of transatlantic relations on Sunday by talking up his relationship with President Donald Trump — but didn’t pretend things are rosy.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/friedrich-merz-shrugs-trump-clash-troop-withdrawal-trade-relationship-sours/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-04 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Hong Kong's new listing pipeline undeterred by Iran war volatility

Snippet: According to the Hong Kong exchange, 409 listing applications from companies are currently “under processing”.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/trading-asia/hong-kong-s-new-listing-pipeline-undeterred-by-iran-war-volatility

[2026-05-04 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: ASX set to open lower, Wall Street hits new record, oil slips on Strait of Hormuz hope

Snippet: The ASX is priced for a marginal fall this morning, with the NAB due to post first-half results, weighed down by a $700 million impairment charge, and investors weighing up the likelihood of another RBA rate rise.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/106636410

[2026-05-04 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Consumer guilt costs companies billions in abandoned online shopping carts - study

Snippet: A new study by the Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University reveals the psychology behind abandoned online shopping carts.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-895001

[2026-05-04 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Feil’s 7 Penn Plaza to lease three floors to HDR Engineering

Snippet: Strong leasing momentum in the Feil Organization’s portfolio snared another new tenant — HDR Engineering, which signed for 74,000 square feet on three full floors at 7 Penn Plaza, formerly known as 370 Seventh Ave.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/03/business/feils-7-penn-plaza-to-lease-three-floors-to-hdr-engineering/

[2026-05-04 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Tokyo office rents hit 31-year high as companies move upmarket for talent

Snippet: Areas around Tokyo Station are driving rent growth in Japan's capital. (Photo by Rie Ishii)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/tokyo-office-rents-hit-31-year-high-as-companies-move-upmarket-for-talent

[2026-05-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Man-Ki Kim] Security beyond self-reliant defense

Snippet: Global instability is intensifying. The prolonged war in Ukraine, North Korea’s growing military ties with Russia, unrest in the Middle East, and supply-chain threats in the Strait of Hormuz all point to one reality: economic security can no longer be assumed. For Korea, lasting security depends not only on economic growth, defense industrial progress, or technological advancement, but also on recognizing a vital distinction: autonomy is not the same as security.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730369

[2026-05-04 06:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: One Liberty tenant Cleary Gottlieb renews lease

Snippet: A giant renewal affirmed that the success of Downtown’s eastern side isn’t limited to the World Trade Center and Brookfield Place.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/03/business/one-liberty-tenant-cleary-gottlieb-renews-lease/

[2026-05-04 05:49 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NDB posts LKR 1.75 Bn PAT for 1Q, after adjusting financial impact of fraud

Snippet: This financial results of the National Development Bank PLC (NDB) for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), represent the Bank’s earlier corporate disclosures as released to the Colombo Stock Exchange on April 2, 2026, April 6, 2026 and April 23, 2026. The breakdown of the estimated financial impact of the fraud of LKR 13.20 billion as allocated between the current financial year and the prior periods is as follows; LKR 0.91 billion for the period prior to

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988528/ndb-posts-lkr-1-75-bn-pat-for-1q-after-adjusting-financial-impact-of-fraud/

[2026-05-04 05:48 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Fuel import expenditure increases by 74.7 percent

Snippet: It has been reported that Sri Lanka’s fuel import expenditure has also increased significantly in comparison to the increase in fuel prices in the world market due to the war situation in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988556/fuel-import-expenditure-increases-by-74-7-percent/

[2026-05-04 05:47 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Headline inflation accelerates to 5.4% in April amid Middle East tensions

Snippet: Headline inflation in Sri Lanka, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100), accelerated sharply to 5.4% year-on-year in April 2026, up from 2.2% in March, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988566/headline-inflation-accelerates-to-5-4-in-april-amid-middle-east-tensions/

[2026-05-04 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Probe underway into alleged US$2.5mn fraud - DailyNews

Snippet: Authorities have launched comprehensive investigations into an alleged misappropriation of US$2.5 million belonging to the Ministry of Finance, with multiple agencies now probing the incident, Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988573/probe-underway-into-alleged-us2-5mn-fraud/

[2026-05-04 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HIP attracts major global shipping lines

Snippet: Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) last week hosted senior representatives from two of the world’s leading container shipping lines, signalling growing commercial interest in the port as global trade patterns adjust to instability in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988582/hip-attracts-major-global-shipping-lines/

[2026-05-04 05:44 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Construction sector shows continued growth

Snippet: The construction sector in Sri Lanka has shown continued growth, according to a latest report released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988585/construction-sector-shows-continued-growth/

[2026-05-04 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: When the young cannot look after the old

Snippet: Sri Lanka is experiencing one of the fastest ageing populations in South Asia, with those aged 60+ projected to rise from 18 percent in 2024 to 25 percent by 2040. This transition is driven by high life expectancy (73+ years for males, 80+ for females) and declining birth rates. The shift poses major economic challenges, including a shrinking workforce, rising dependency ratios, and the need for enhanced health care and pension systems.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/nadira-gunatilleke/988698/when-the-young-cannot-look-after-the-old/

[2026-05-04 05:39 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SDB bank recognised at LankaPay Technnovation Awards

Snippet: SDB bank has been recognised at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, where its flagship digital payment wallet, UPay, received a Merit recognition in the Best Digital Payment Application for Retail Payments category.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988598/sdb-bank-recognised-at-lankapay-technnovation-awards/

[2026-05-04 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bank of Ceylon opens Badalgama branch, delivering modern banking services - DailyNews

Snippet: The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) recently opened its Badalgama branch, yet another step towards delivering a modern banking experience and efficient service to customers.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988611/bank-of-ceylon-opens-badalgama-branch-delivering-modern-banking-services/

[2026-05-04 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ITC Ratnadipa celebrates two years of hospitality - DailyNews

Snippet: ITC Ratnadipa marked two years of refined hospitality and enduring presence on April 25, bringing together its custodians and guests in a shared moment of appreciation at the Sagara Lobby.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988617/itc-ratnadipa-celebrates-two-years-of-hospitality/

[2026-05-04 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Janashakthi Finance launches ‘Shakthi’ to empower financial growth for women - DailyNews

Snippet: Janashakthi Finance PLC, a subsidiary of JXG, has introduced ‘Shakthi’, a dedicated fixed deposit product for women, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive finance and long-term wealth creation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988623/janashakthi-finance-launches-shakthi-to-empower-financial-growth-for-women/