[2026-04-28 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Un-sanctioned: China to welcome Dutch trade minister amid Nexperia, ASML discord

Snippet: Source says Beijing has quietly dropped an old sanctioning of Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, who recently spoke of wanting to lead a Dutch trade mission to China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3351671/un-sanctioned-china-welcome-dutch-trade-minister-amid-nexperia-asml-discord?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 16:57 UTC+10:00] [Sjoerd Sjoerdsma] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Un-sanctioned: China to welcome Dutch trade minister amid Nexperia, ASML discord

Snippet: Source says Beijing has quietly dropped an old sanctioning of Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, who recently spoke of wanting to lead a Dutch trade mission to China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3351671/un-sanctioned-china-welcome-dutch-trade-minister-amid-nexperia-asml-discord

[2026-04-28 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Europe's budget airlines first to cut flights as jet fuel prices soar

Snippet: Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea and other low-cost airlines are feeling the financial pain from high jet fuel prices as a result of the Middle East war and are cutting flights.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260428/budget-airlines-first-to-cut-flights-as-jet-fuel-prices-soar

[2026-04-28 16:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea ‘most pressing challenge to the nonproliferation regime’

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727534

[2026-04-28 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks again at fresh peak ahead of U.S. big tech earnings

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed at a new record high Tuesday, boosted by anticipation over the earnings releases of major U.S. tech companies. The Korean won fell against the greenback.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428006600320

[2026-04-28 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Woori falls behind NongHyup as brokerage gap widens

Snippet: Woori Financial Group was overtaken by NongHyup Financial Group in first-quarter earnings, a rare shift that highlights the growing importance of nonbanking income, as a stock market rally boosts brokerage profits.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727514

[2026-04-28 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: From price to strategy: Korea unveils procurement reform

Snippet: Overhaul aims for more market-driven, transparent and innovation-led procurement

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727513

[2026-04-28 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea targets $2tr global procurement market with new support

Snippet: PPS expands 'export vouchers' and overseas pilot programs to help firms break into global markets

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727512

[2026-04-28 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea overtakes UK to rank No. 8 in stock market cap

Snippet: South Korea’s stock market has climbed to eighth place globally by market capitalization, overtaking the UK, on the back of a strong rally fueled by semiconductor gains and policy support.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727510

[2026-04-28 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Photo News] Seoul’s financial hub push

Snippet: Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol (left) and American Chamber of Commerce in Korea Chairman James Kim shake hands after their meeting in Seoul on Tuesday. Kim stressed the need to strengthen competitiveness amid rising pressure from Singapore and Hong Kong, calling Korea’s potential MSCI upgrade a “critical opportunity.” Koo said the government is committed to advancing the capital market in line with global standards and implementing the MSCI road map to secure a “fair Korea premium,” with both sides agreeing

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727509

[2026-04-28 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Greek FM in Libya for talks on migration, maritime borders and economic ties

Snippet: Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis received a warm welcome in Tripoli on Monday as he arrived for talks with his Libyan counterpart, Taher al-Baour.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/greek-fm-in-libya-for-talks-on-migration-maritime-borders-and-economic-ties/

[2026-04-28 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Singapore kick off negotiations to upgrade bilateral FTA

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Singapore officially kicked off negotiations for improving their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) this week, Seoul's trade ministry said Tuesday, amid the two countries' push to deepen economic ties in the face of global trade uncertainties.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428006500320

[2026-04-28 16:08 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: True North launches drilling blitz in Qld to grow copper discovery

Snippet: True North Copper has fired up the rigs at its Mt Oxide project in northwest Queensland, launching a new combined drilling campaign to expand the company’s Aquila copper-cobalt-silver discovery.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/true-north-launches-drilling-blitz-in-qld-to-grow-copper-discovery-20260428-p5zrss.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 16:03 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Microsoft, OpenAI change terms of deal so startup can court Amazon, others

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/microsoft-openai-change-deal-terms-court-other-companies-april-2026/

[2026-04-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance chief highlights capital market reforms to boost growth

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Tuesday the government aims to further develop the capital market for economic growth, emphasizing ongoing reform efforts to advance the country's financial and foreign exchange markets.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428006100320

[2026-04-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Money / Saving] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Age

Title: Why our $12 trillion obsession with property could be under threat

Snippet: Australian household wealth hit a record high in the December quarter of 2025 and outpaced gains in share markets. While we are richer than ever, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ balance sheet, Australians may need to recess their high allocations to property over the coming year given rising interest rate and a potential slowdown in real estate prices.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/money/saving/why-our-12-trillion-obsession-with-property-could-be-under-threat-20260421-p5zpoz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: An iconic store on life support: DJs gets more time, but no more money

Snippet: April 28, 2026 — 4:00pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/an-iconic-store-on-life-support-djs-gets-more-time-but-no-more-money-20260428-p5zrph.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 15:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Mirae Asset eyes No. 1 spot over Korea Investment on SpaceX gains

Snippet: SpaceX stake expected to add W900b as brokerage eyes first W1tr quarterly profit

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727474

[2026-04-28 15:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Art Busan keeps door open to overseas M&A as it marks 15th year

Snippet: Art Busan returns this May for its 15th anniversary, reinforcing its ties with the global art scene amid a cautious art market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727460

[2026-04-28 15:44 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Lindian locks in cheap Kazakh acid supply as China export ban looms

Snippet: Lindian Resources has moved to bulletproof the downstream strategy for its 51 per cent-owned Sareco mixed rare earths concentrate facility in Kazakhstan, securing a long-term, low-cost domestic supply of sulphuric acid just as global markets prepare for a massive supply shock.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/lindian-locks-in-cheap-kazakh-acid-supply-as-china-export-ban-looms-20260428-p5zrsj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 15:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: At least 358 executed under Kim Jong-un over 13 years: report

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727449

[2026-04-28 15:39 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Raiz funds under management reach $2.17B as customers keep piling in

Snippet: Micro-investing innovator Raiz Invest has shaken off market jitters to deliver a confident third quarter, stacking solid gains across its key metrics, while sharpening its product push and AI playbook.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/raiz-funds-under-management-reach-2-17b-as-customers-keep-piling-in-20260428-p5zrs9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Politburo steps up response as Iran war shocks reverberate around world

Snippet: Chinese economy is grappling with weak domestic demand, a prolonged property downturn and rising external risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351656/chinas-politburo-steps-response-iran-war-shocks-reverberate-around-world?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 15:38 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Politburo steps up response as Iran war shocks reverberate around world

Snippet: Chinese economy is grappling with weak domestic demand, a prolonged property downturn and rising external risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351656/chinas-politburo-steps-response-iran-war-shocks-reverberate-around-world

[2026-04-28 15:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea’s OLED market share rises for first time in years

Snippet: South Korea’s share of the global OLED market rose for the first time in nearly a decade in 2025, as domestic display makers strengthened their lead in high-end technologies despite intensifying competition from China.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727429

[2026-04-28 15:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai rolls out EV battery subscription test

Snippet: Hyundai Motor Group said Tuesday it had launched a pilot electric vehicle battery subscription service with Hyundai Motor and Hyundai Capital, targeting corporate taxis whose battery warranties expire in the first half of this year.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727428

[2026-04-28 15:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Posco ramps up industrial gas push beyond steel

Snippet: Posco said Tuesday it is accelerating expansion of its industrial gas business as a future growth engine, aiming to capture rising demand from advanced industries such as semiconductors, aerospace and secondary batteries.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727423

[2026-04-28 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Denso to keep up chip partnerships even after halting Rohm bid

Snippet: Denso has ended its bid to acquire Rohm but the two companies will continue their partnership, including joint work on product development. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/denso-to-keep-up-chip-partnerships-even-after-halting-rohm-bid

[2026-04-28 15:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea expected to secure up to 90% of pre-war-level naphtha supply for May: ministry

Snippet: South Korea is expected to secure up to 90 percent of pre-Iran war naphtha supplies for May, the industry ministry said Tuesday, adding that major petrochemical companies are expanding their plant operations in line with inbound supplies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727420

[2026-04-28 15:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai Motor Group eyes W8tr future R&D complex in Seoul

Snippet: Hyundai Motor Group plans to invest about 8 trillion won ($5.43 billion) to build a massive research and business complex in southern Seoul, as the company moves to consolidate scattered research capabilities and accelerate its push into future mobility.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727418

[2026-04-28 15:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump not happy with latest Iran proposal to end war, US official says

Snippet: US President Donald Trump is unhappy with the ‌latest Iranian proposal on resolving the two-month war, a US official said, dampening hopes for a resolution to the conflict that has disrupted energy supplies, fueled inflation, and killed thousands.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727410

[2026-04-28 15:22 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: A $700m super-yacht linked to a Russian oligarch just sailed through the Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: A super-yacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, shipping data showed, one of very few vessels to transit the blockaded shipping lane at the heart of the US-Iran conflict.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/a-700m-super-yacht-linked-to-a-russian-oligarch-just-sailed-through-the-strait-of-hormuz-20260428-p5zrq0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European markets to open higher as Trump considers Iran peace proposal

Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to open higher on Tuesday as investors await Washington's response to Iranian peace proposals and look ahead to earnings reports from several regional companies.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-iran-latest-news.html

[2026-04-28 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Israel's strikes and Trump's blockade have battered Iran's economy

Snippet: Two regional officials say that Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade on the country and an end to the war. A standoff remains on the strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a fifth of all traded oil and natural gas passes, as Iran has restricted movement through it and the U.S.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-war-economy-blockade-steel-exports-7d3c6c63ec432e57325814d48938ccfe

[2026-04-28 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Court orders partial cancellation of corporate taxes for Netflix Korea

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Tuesday ordered authorities to cancel 68.7 billion won (US$ 46.6 million) in taxes levied on the local unit of U.S. streaming giant Netflix.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428005700315

[2026-04-28 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's block of Meta-Manus deal spooks entrepreneurs and investors

Snippet: It remains unclear how Meta's $2 billion purchase of Manus can be rolled back after Beijing's national security review of the deal. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/china-s-block-of-meta-manus-deal-spooks-entrepreneurs-and-investors

[2026-04-28 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Ranking the players who could decide the Champions League semi-finals

Snippet: It's the business end of the Champions League, where heroes are made and Ballon d'Or winners forged. But which players will prove most pivotal to their team's success?

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yw5g3e7nko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-28 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan's central bank keeps its key rate at 0.75%

Snippet: People past an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-boj-rates-iran-30c80da1e1f2e96b70fa368d7f58cc19

[2026-04-28 14:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 90 lawmakers urge US Congress to stop intervening in Coupang case

Snippet: Ninety liberal lawmakers on Tuesday urged the US Congress to respect South Korea's judicial sovereignty in a letter to the US ambassador to South Korea, countering allegations of discriminatory actions against e-commerce firm Coupang and other US companies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727351

[2026-04-28 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong home prices rise higher in March as rents peak for a fifth month straight

Snippet: Prices of the city’s residential property rose by 1.4 per cent, showing strong resilience despite economic turbulence caused by the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3351644/hong-kong-home-prices-rise-higher-march-rents-peak-fifth-month-straight?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 14:38 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong property] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong home prices rise higher in March as rents peak for a fifth month straight

Snippet: Prices of the city’s residential property rose by 1.4 per cent, showing strong resilience despite economic turbulence caused by the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3351644/hong-kong-home-prices-rise-higher-march-rents-peak-fifth-month-straight

[2026-04-28 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian stocks fall and oil prices rise as Iran war worries persist

Snippet: A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-oil-iran-war-1901470c64a6055c80656fad64f863e5

[2026-04-28 14:24 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Cash flow crunch leaves political parties $7m short and Nepean candidate in limbo

Snippet: The cash flow crunch caused by the High Court’s decision to turf out campaign finance laws show there’s more than seven million reasons for the Allan government and Liberal-led Opposition to restore public funding for political parties and candidates in Victoria.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/cash-flow-crunch-leaves-political-parties-7m-short-and-nepean-candidate-in-limbo-20260427-p5zrdc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 14:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: BOJ stands pat in split vote, boosts inflation forecast to 2.8%

Snippet: The Bank of Japan's decision comes amid growing pressure on the economy from rising consumer prices. (File photo by Miki Kamiyama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/bank-of-japan/boj-stands-pat-in-split-vote-boosts-inflation-forecast-to-2.8

[2026-04-28 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yen jumps to 158 vs dollar as BOJ lifts June hike expectations

Snippet: Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama says Tokyo stands ready to take "strong measures" against speculative market moves. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yen-jumps-to-158-vs-dollar-as-boj-lifts-june-hike-expectations

[2026-04-28 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected

Snippet: A customs agent wears a patch for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, Oct. 27, 2017, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-trade-import-taxes-bf712c8ab01f99c3a92e91eb74a9d03f

[2026-04-28 13:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Mexico’s Jalisco drug cartel commander ‘El Jardinero’ found hiding in ditch

Snippet: Mexican special forces have arrested Audias Flores, known as “El Jardinero”, one of the top commanders of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), as well as his chief financial operator, Mexico’s Security of Security ⁠Omar Garcia Harfuch said.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/28/mexicos-jalisco-drug-cartel-commander-el-jardinero-found-hiding-in-ditch

[2026-04-28 13:48 UTC+10:00] [Housing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Capital gains discounts were meant to usher in an Australia of ‘shareholders’ – not property speculators | Saul Eslake

Snippet: Defenders of the Howard-era discount say ‘if you tax something more, you’ll get less of it’. But less investors in the housing market is a good thing

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/28/cgt-capital-gains-discounts-tax-australia

[2026-04-28 13:41 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: What’s behind the ‘subsidy’ charges in your electricity bill?

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/meralco-electricity-bill-subsidy-charges/

[2026-04-28 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: BOJ postpones rate hike, revises inflation forecast up

Snippet: The Bank of Japan's decision comes amid growing pressure on the economy from rising consumer prices. (File photo by Miki Kamiyama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/bank-of-japan/boj-postpones-rate-hike-revises-inflation-forecast-up