Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-29 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Canada has permitted an ‘incremental increase’ in flights to China, but airlines may be reluctant to add services amid the wars in Ukraine and Iran
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[2026-04-29 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Huawei Technologies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Canada has permitted an ‘incremental increase’ in flights to China, but airlines may be reluctant to add services amid the wars in Ukraine and Iran
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[2026-04-28 23:59 UTC+10:00] [EU affairs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: PARIS — France’s EU affairs minister Benjamin Haddad said Tuesday that the EU should not rush to ratify last year’s trade deal with the U.S., insisting on the need to add more safeguards.
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[2026-04-28 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: After months of political wrangling, Iraq’s Coordination Framework on Monday named Ali al-Zaidi, a multimillionaire business figure, as the compromise candidate of the governing Shia bloc.
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[2026-04-28 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was quitting Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy.
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[2026-04-28 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Adding further intrigue, SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI are all actively preparing for an initial public offering (IPO), with reports suggesting potential listings as early as this year. (SpaceX, which is expecting an evaluation of over $1.75 trillion could go public as early as June, and a number of Musk’s closest friends and associates are sitting on huge amounts of stock, which could net them a fortune.)
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[2026-04-28 23:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Global energy prices are expected to rise by 24 per cent this year to their highest level in four years, as markets continue to reel from the Iran war, which has now entered its third month, the World Bank has said.
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[2026-04-28 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-04-28 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-04-28 23:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Planes sit on the tarmac at Kansai International Airport in Osaka. Some airlines have benefited from higher demand between Asia and Europe. (Photo by Hiromasa Matsuura)
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[2026-04-28 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that Israel's purchase of grain from occupied Ukrainian territory “stolen” by Russia “cannot be legitimate business”, and that Kyiv is readying sanctions against those attempting to profit from it.
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[2026-04-28 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae on Tuesday denied a claim that U.S. companies were being discriminated against in South Korea over network usage fees after the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) raised grievances over the issue.
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[2026-04-28 23:01 UTC+10:00] [Banking] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: STRASBOURG — Stop blaming Brussels bureaucrats for your own red tape.
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[2026-04-28 22:59 UTC+10:00] [Opec] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Big win for Donald Trump, who has accused organisation of ‘ripping off the rest of the world’ by inflating oil prices
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[2026-04-28 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Shares of Swedish audio-streamer Spotify fell 9% in premarket trading after soft guidance overshadowed an earnings beat.
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[2026-04-28 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A gas price is displayed as a customer holds a fuel pump nozzle before filling up her vehicle’s gas tank at a gas station, in Lincolnshire, Ill., Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, file)
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[2026-04-28 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE's withdrawal from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) follows a pattern running through some of the most consequential decisions it has made over the past decade.
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[2026-04-28 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: An Apple store in Beijing. China has recently become a major bright spot for iPhone sales. © Reuters
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[2026-04-28 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Robot maker Fanuc has partnered with U.S. chipmaker Nvidia to outfit its machines with AI. (Photo by Miki Hiasa)
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[2026-04-28 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US equity futures are lower, dragged by tech, following a report that OpenAI missed revenue and user targets and there growing internal pushback against Sam Altman's notorious aggressive spending (the company has $1.5 trillion in commitment it won't be able to meet), which is hitting semiconductors and the broader supply chain.
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[2026-04-28 22:33 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a historic milestone for Sri Lanka, Abdul Razak M. Muzammil has become the first Sri Lankan to be awarded the globally recognised CAMA² (Certified Asset Management Assessor) certification, setting a new benchmark for professional excellence in the country’s infrastructure and asset management sector.
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[2026-04-28 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it quit OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy.
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[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Shenzhen Stock Exchange] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Company aims to enhance internationalisation strategy with listing expected to raise up to US$2 billion
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[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The research agenda will also focus on safeguarding port access and critical mineral investments amid rising threats to global trade
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[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Arctic shipping] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The research agenda will also focus on safeguarding port access and critical mineral investments amid rising threats to global trade
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[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: To remain competitive, Brussels must leverage its market power to engage Beijing – while aligning with Washington on its own terms
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[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [ASML] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: To remain competitive, Brussels must leverage its market power to engage Beijing – while aligning with Washington on its own terms
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[2026-04-28 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Abu Dhabi's Adnoc has retained its position as the UAE’s most valuable brand for the eighth consecutive year, according to the UAE 50 report from Brand Finance.
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[2026-04-28 22:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE has announced it will withdraw from Opec after more than five decades.
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[2026-04-28 22:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE, the world's seventh-largest producer of oil, has announced it will withdraw from Opec after more than five decades, with the decision taking effect on May 1.
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[2026-04-28 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The International Monetary Fund has approved 266 million US dollars for Liberia under a new 21-month Resilience and Sustainability Facility, aimed at helping the country strengthen its economy against climate-related shocks.
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[2026-04-28 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Lynas Rare Earths CEO & Managing Director Amanda Lacaze speaks during the Nikkei Asia Forum in Perth on April 28. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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[2026-04-28 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The company reports a net profit of nearly 4.09 billion yuan (US$590 million) and revenue of 150.2 billion yuan
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[2026-04-28 21:44 UTC+10:00] [JPMorgan Chase] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The company reports a net profit of nearly 4.09 billion yuan (US$590 million) and revenue of 150.2 billion yuan
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[2026-04-28 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Indonesian superapp GoTo, which includes ride hailing service Gojek and online marketplace Tokopedia, reported its first-ever quarterly net profit on April 28. (Photo courtesy of GoTo)
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[2026-04-28 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Shares of companies tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure tumbled in early trading Tuesday after a report that OpenAI has fallen short of internal growth expectations, raising fresh questions about whether the pace of spending across the sector is sustainable.
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[2026-04-28 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: BYD showcases its 2026 Yuan Plus electric vehicle at the Auto China show in Beijing on April 24. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
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[2026-04-28 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Israel's purchase of grain from occupied Ukrainian territory "stolen" by Russia "cannot be legitimate business" and that Kyiv was readying sanctions against those attempting to profit from it.
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[2026-04-28 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Ed Miliband, the UK's energy and net zero minister, has said his government will tax windfall profits for companies like BP to help with the cost of living crisis fuelled by the war on Iran.
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[2026-04-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ratings agency gives China an A1 long-term rating, citing the economy’s resilience in the face of trade and geopolitical pressures
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[2026-04-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Aa1] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ratings agency gives China an A1 long-term rating, citing the economy’s resilience in the face of trade and geopolitical pressures
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[2026-04-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Actions expected to exceed 3,000 as unions and groups expand protests inspired by Minnesota ICE crackdown
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[2026-04-28 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Study shows mainland Chinese tourists returning in force, but spending habits have shifted towards value and selective purchases
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[2026-04-28 20:58 UTC+10:00] [mainland visitors] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Study shows mainland Chinese tourists returning in force, but spending habits have shifted towards value and selective purchases
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[2026-04-28 20:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: County highlights economic impact and fan-led initiatives
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[2026-04-28 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: As the death toll in Iran moves above 3,500 and energy bills rise for UK households, fossil fuel and weapons companies have seen their profits rise dramatically since the war by the US and Israel began two months ago.
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[2026-04-28 20:40 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-28 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Republicans may soon need to write a thank-you note to Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy.
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[2026-04-28 20:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: An Associated Press investigation finds a business known for tough-love boarding schools for rebellious teenagers has set its sights on a different demographic: adopted kids. Adoptees account for an estimated 25-40% of those in residential treatment. (AP Video: Mary Conlon; Serginho Roosblad; Austin Johnson; Sally Ho. Animations: Marshall Ritzel)
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[2026-04-28 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant at Ishwardi in Pabna, Bangladesh, on Oct.4, 2023. With the start of operations later this year, the plant will offer a buffer against future energy shocks. © AP
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