[2026-04-27 15:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Meet Korea’s priciest stock — and find out why it’s surging

Snippet: Hyosung Heavy Industries, the highest-priced stock on the local market, surged past the 4 million won ($2,700) mark shortly in early trading Monday, supported by robust order momentum.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10726512

[2026-04-27 15:39 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Taiwan court hands out jail terms of up to 10 years in TSMC trade secrets case

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/taiwan-court-jail-terms-tsmc-trade-secrets-case/

[2026-04-27 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance minister stresses big-small biz cooperation in bio sector

Snippet: SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Monday emphasized cooperation between large corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the bio sector, calling for a mutually beneficial industrial ecosystem.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260427006600320

[2026-04-27 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: UKMTO: Cargo vessel hijacked off Somalia, diverted by unauthorized persons

Snippet: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said late on Sunday that it had received reports that unauthorized persons had taken control of a cargo vessel that had been re-directed to the territorial waters of Somalia.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-894245

[2026-04-27 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: For third straight week, diesel gets a double-digit rollback

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/marcos-announces-oil-price-rollback-april-28-2026/

[2026-04-27 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: For third straight week, diesel gets a double-digit rollback

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/department-energy-announces-oil-price-rollback-april-28-2026/

[2026-04-27 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Home buying demand is falling off a cliff. Softer prices are a near-certainty

Snippet: April 27, 2026 — 3:30pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/home-buying-demand-is-falling-off-a-cliff-softer-prices-are-a-near-certainty-20260427-p5zrcb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-27 15:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KOICA chief seeks to expand development cooperation with Vietnam

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/10726472

[2026-04-27 15:09 UTC+10:00] [Gina Rinehart] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Gina Rinehart calls for immigrants’ social media to be screened in Anzac memorial speech

Snippet: Mining magnate also claims children are being taught to be ashamed of the Australian flag in a speech to 4,000 people on the Sydney Opera House steps

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/27/gina-rinehart-immigrant-social-media-screening-anzac-day-sydney-opera-house-ntwnfb

[2026-04-27 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't to expand supply of mid-rate loans for mid-credit borrowers

Snippet: SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- The government will expand loans for mid-credit borrowers to enhance financial access and reduce their reliance on high-interest lending, the financial regulator said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260427005200320

[2026-04-27 14:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ‘Switch-on’ diet: Why people are swapping meals for protein shakes

Snippet: A new diet trend centered on protein intake and metabolic “resetting” is gaining traction among women in their 20s and 30s, fueled by social media buzz and a rapidly expanding market for ready-to-drink protein products.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10726415

[2026-04-27 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Photos capture elderly Cubans coping with growing economic downturn

Snippet: A photo of the late Cuban President Fidel Castro sits alongside photos of Mercedes Lopez Rey’s family on a bedside table at the 83-year-old’s home in Old Havana, Cuba, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-essay/cuba-seniors-crisis-photos-3a70faf96d41bee8bfbb4eea8cb53152

[2026-04-27 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Daikin shares edge up after Elliott outlines cost cuts

Snippet: Elliott's plan cites unnamed former Daikin executives who say the company still has room to improve profit margins. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Atsushi Ooka and Getty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/daikin-shares-edge-up-after-elliott-outlines-cost-cuts

[2026-04-27 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Agriculture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: LVMH-owned leather-maker linked to deforestation pushes to weaken EU green law

Snippet: BRUSSELS — An Italian leather-maker owned by French luxury giant LVMH has purchased animal skins from Paraguayan companies tied to deforested land, according to an NGO investigation, even as its CEO pushes for exemptions under EU anti-deforestation rules.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/lvmh-leather-maker-deforestation-weaken-eu-green-law/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-27 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Fed meeting: Iran war and Powell future add to uncertain outlook | The National

Snippet: US Federal Reserve officials will approach this week's two-day policy meeting with questions mounting over the economic fallout of the Iran war and the central bank's leadership transition.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/27/fed-meeting-iran-war-and-powell-future-add-to-uncertain-outlook/

[2026-04-27 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s solar giant Sungrow revives Hong Kong IPO plan amid rising demand for clean energy

Snippet: Refiled application comes as a cluster of mainland China companies submits listing documents, signalling a pickup in the city’s IPO pipeline

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351515/chinas-solar-giant-sungrow-revives-hong-kong-ipo-plan-amid-rising-demand-clean-energy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-27 13:55 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s solar giant Sungrow revives Hong Kong IPO plan amid rising demand for clean energy

Snippet: Refiled application comes as a cluster of mainland China companies submits listing documents, signalling a pickup in the city’s IPO pipeline

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351515/chinas-solar-giant-sungrow-revives-hong-kong-ipo-plan-amid-rising-demand-clean-energy

[2026-04-27 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: 13 malnourished sloths rescued from bankrupt Florida tourist trap after 31 die in its care

Snippet: Over a dozen sloths were rescued from a bankrupt Florida tourist trap after 31 died in its care before the embattled business could even open.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/26/us-news/13-malnourished-sloths-rescued-from-bankrupt-sloth-world-orlando-after-31-die/

[2026-04-27 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares are mixed, as Tokyo hits fresh records

Snippet: Options trader Matthew Hefter, center, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, April 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-iran-rates-oil-3e4d531c5ffa6b2ea91eb8a3c84b5822

[2026-04-27 13:35 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Viking advances Nevada tungsten play as prices hit record highs

Snippet: Viking Mines appears to have wasted little time advancing its Linka tungsten project in Nevada, moving into early-stage processing design work using a nifty modular plant design as it pushes the critical minerals play towards a genuine development story.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/viking-advances-nevada-tungsten-play-as-prices-hit-record-highs-20260427-p5zrej.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-27 13:33 UTC+10:00] [South Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Bangladesh risks new inflation surge by printing money

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/bangladesh-risks-new-inflation-surge-by-printing-money/

[2026-04-27 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Compute Costs More Than Talent In AI

Snippet: For leading AI companies, the biggest expense is not talent. It is compute.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/compute-costs-more-talent-ai

[2026-04-27 13:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hands off: New Cadillac Escalade puts GM’s Super Cruise to the test

Snippet: General Motors has introduced the new Cadillac Escalade in Korea, marking the first internal combustion model on the market to feature its enhanced hands-free driving system, Super Cruise, as demand for advanced driver-assistance technologies grows.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10726367

[2026-04-27 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Nikkei average eclipses 60,000, on course for record close

Snippet: The benchmark Nikkei Stock Average rose around 900 points at one point in the morning session on April 27.(Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/japan-s-nikkei-average-eclipses-60-000-on-course-for-record-close

[2026-04-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: 'Our time is now': Vietnam tungsten firm rides high on Chinese export curbs

Snippet: Masan High-Tech Materials' Nui Phao tungsten mine in Vietnam's Thai Nguyen province. The company is projecting net profit this year to surge 150 times due to rising metal prices. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/our-time-is-now-vietnam-tungsten-firm-rides-high-on-chinese-export-curbs

[2026-04-27 12:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Market cap of S. Korean-listed companies surpasses 6,000 tln won for 1st time: data

Snippet: SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- The total market capitalization of companies listed on the local stock market surpassed 6,000 trillion won (US$4.08 trillion) for the first time on Monday, boosted by anticipation for the semiconductor sector, industry data showed.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260427004700320

[2026-04-27 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks up sharply late Mon. morning on bullish corporate earnings expectations

Snippet: SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks were trading up sharply late Monday morning, despite uncertainties surrounding U.S.-Iran peace talks, as investors turn their focus to upcoming earnings releases from the country's major conglomerates.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260427004600320

[2026-04-27 12:34 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Dalaroo maps giant gold corridor in West African premier belt

Snippet: Serious explorers know that if you want to find the next big gold deposit, West Africa’s richly endowed Birimian Greenstone Belt is one of the first places to look and Dalaroo Metals has been quietly building a position in this hotspot.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/dalaroo-maps-giant-gold-corridor-in-west-african-premier-belt-20260427-p5zrdn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-27 12:29 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Meta’s Australian cash machine: $1.5 billion shipped offshore

Snippet: Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram pulled in $1.74 billion from just a portion of its Australian advertisers last year, a 19 per cent jump on 2024, but shipped $1.51 billion of that back to other companies owned by Meta for the privilege of reselling the tech giant’s ad inventory.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/meta-s-australian-cash-machine-1-5-billion-shipped-offshore-20260427-p5zra1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-27 12:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thailand to extradite Indonesian man in US$10 million scam targeting Americans

Snippet: The suspect allegedly hired models to lure targets into phoney investment schemes over video calls, dating apps and social media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3351508/thailand-extradite-indonesian-man-us10-million-scam-targeting-americans?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-27 12:07 UTC+10:00] [Phuket] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thailand to extradite Indonesian man in US$10 million scam targeting Americans

Snippet: The suspect allegedly hired models to lure targets into phoney investment schemes over video calls, dating apps and social media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3351508/thailand-extradite-indonesian-man-us10-million-scam-targeting-americans

[2026-04-27 12:02 UTC+10:00] [Announcements] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: The next wave of AI: Why companies are reorganizing around it

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/the-next-wave-of-ai-why-companies-are-reorganizing-around-it/

[2026-04-27 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese EVs make inroads in South Korea, one of world’s most competitive auto markets

Snippet: BYD is now one of Korea’s fastest-growing imported EV brands while rivals like Chery look to break into a market long dominated by local giants

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3351401/chinese-evs-make-inroads-south-korea-one-worlds-most-competitive-auto-markets

[2026-04-27 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese EVs make inroads in South Korea, one of world’s most competitive auto markets

Snippet: BYD is now one of Korea’s fastest-growing imported EV brands while rivals like Chery look to break into a market long dominated by local giants

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3351401/chinese-evs-make-inroads-south-korea-one-worlds-most-competitive-auto-markets?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-27 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Trump’s Iran showdown is becoming Europe’s political nightmare

Snippet: BRUSSELS ― Europe’s leaders have a new fear: Donald Trump’s standoff with Iran is about to turn from an economic shock into a political crisis for the bloc’s fragile center.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/trumps-iran-showdown-is-becoming-europes-political-nightmare/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-27 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Putin’s pain: The walls are closing in on Russia

Snippet: April 27, 2026 — 11:58am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/putin-s-pain-the-walls-are-closing-in-on-russia-20260427-p5zr9g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-27 11:57 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Well-manicured Sydney home sells for $2,756,000 in ‘tough’ market

Snippet: A four-bedroom, double-storey home with manicured hedges in Carlingford sold for $2,756,000 on Sunday, in a hotly contested auction with five families bidding.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/well-manicured-sydney-home-sells-for-2-756-000-in-tough-market-20260427-p5zrbt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-27 11:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: CJ CheilJedang partners Bach Hoa Xanh to expand K-food in Vietnam

Snippet: CJ CheilJedang has teamed up with Vietnamese supermarket chain Bach Hoa Xanh to expand its footprint in Vietnam’s processed food market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10726141

[2026-04-27 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: SBA Sends 562k Pandemic Loans To Bessent For Collections Totaling $22 Billion

Snippet: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a sweeping enforcement action targeting suspected pandemic-era loan fraud, referring more than 562,000 borrowers tied to $22.2 billion in delinquent loans to the U.S. Department of the Treasury for collection, according to the Small Business Association. The move marks the largest referral package in the agency’s history and signals a major escalation in federal efforts to recover funds distributed through COVID-19 relief programs.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/sba-sends-562k-pandemic-loans-bessent-collections-totaling-22-billion

[2026-04-27 11:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea’s market cap tops W6,000tr for first time

Snippet: South Korea’s stock market capitalization surpassed 6,000 trillion won ($4.1 trillion) for the first time on record during trading Monday, driven by broad-based gains.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10726127

[2026-04-27 11:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Innospace, RSAT Space partner for satellite launch service cooperation in N. America

Snippet: SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Innospace Co., a South Korean space startup, said Monday it has partnered with RSAT Space Inc. of Canada to explore cooperation in satellite launch services in the North American market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260427003000320

[2026-04-27 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: CJ Cheiljedang signs MOU with Vietnam retailer to expand market presence

Snippet: SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- CJ Cheiljedang Corp. said Monday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Vietnamese supermarket chain Bach Hoa Xanh to strengthen their business partnership and expand its presence in Southeast Asia.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260427002800320

[2026-04-27 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Turning cast-offs into cash: China’s Zhuanzhuan looks to Europe and the US for growth

Snippet: From phones to luxury bags, the recycling platform wants to take its ‘trash to treasure’ model global as second-hand demand accelerates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351394/turning-cast-offs-cash-chinas-zhuanzhuan-looks-europe-and-us-growth?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-27 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Turning cast-offs into cash: China’s Zhuanzhuan looks to Europe, US for growth

Snippet: From phones to luxury bags, the recycling platform wants to take its ‘trash to treasure’ model global as second-hand demand accelerates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351394/turning-cast-offs-cash-chinas-zhuanzhuan-looks-europe-and-us-growth

[2026-04-27 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Ilhan Omar Probe Expands Into Hubby's $30M Of Shady Biz Deals In Kenya, Dubai And Somalia

Snippet: House Oversight Chairman James Comer is cranking the investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar’s husband, Tim Mynett, into overdrive - demanding a full accounting of shadowy international business trips and deals that stretch from the Horn of Africa straight into Kenya, Somalia and the glittering skyscrapers of Dubai.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/ilhan-omar-probe-expands-hubbys-30m-shady-biz-deals-kenya-dubai-and-somalia

[2026-04-27 10:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Industry minister vows active support to companies reshoring to S. Korea

Snippet: SEJONG, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan on Monday vowed the government's "active" support for companies reshoring to South Korea amid global economic uncertainties.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260427002500320

[2026-04-27 10:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Govt. starts rolling out cash aid for vulnerable groups amid Mideast crisis

Snippet: Cash assistance for basic livelihood security recipients and other vulnerable groups began rolling out Monday as part of efforts to ease financial strains caused by rising oil prices amid the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10726006

[2026-04-27 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't starts rolling out cash aid for vulnerable groups amid Mideast crisis

Snippet: SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Cash assistance for basic livelihood security recipients and other vulnerable groups began rolling out Monday as part of efforts to ease financial strains caused by rising oil prices amid the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260427001900315

[2026-04-27 10:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee's approval rating falls to 62.2%: poll

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating stayed above 60 percent for the seventh consecutive week, though it fell from a week earlier amid economic concerns linked to the ripple effects of the war in the Middle East, a poll showed Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10725967

[2026-04-27 10:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee's approval rating falls to 62.2 pct: poll

Snippet: SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating stayed above 60 percent for the seventh consecutive week, though it fell from a week earlier amid economic concerns linked to the ripple effects of the war in the Middle East, a poll showed Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260427001100315