[2026-04-17 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Chen Jie] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war energy shock threatens Southeast Asia’s supply chains. A win for China?

Snippet: US and European importers are shifting some orders back to China – but not everyone is optimistic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350446/iran-war-energy-shock-threatens-southeast-asias-supply-chains-win-china

[2026-04-17 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war energy shock threatens Southeast Asia’s supply chains. A win for China?

Snippet: US and European importers are shifting some orders back to China – but not everyone is optimistic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350446/iran-war-energy-shock-threatens-southeast-asias-supply-chains-win-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Snippet: The NHL Playoffs are here, and new users can apply the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX for any of the markets offered on the prediction platform, including series winner, Conn Smythe, and Stanley Cup champion.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-10-get-10-for-the-stanley-cup-playoffs/

[2026-04-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: There Is No "Fair Share"... There Is Only "More"

Snippet: Authored by James Hickman via SchiffSovereign.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/there-no-fair-share-there-only-more

[2026-04-17 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Storm Higher Into Record Territory On Now Daily Ceasefire Hopium

Snippet: Stocks are pushing higher again on the same old regurgitated news: namely speculation that a deal to end the war between the US and Iran is getting closer, the same exact "speculation" that has pushed the Nasdaq higher for what will now be 13 days in a row, and the same speculation that may keep pushing stocks even higher until the reality of no ceasefire sends risk plunging in a few days.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-storm-higher-record-territory-now-daily-ceasefire-hopium

[2026-04-17 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Larry Fink’s take on the Middle East crisis is at odds with doom-and-gloom mainstream media

Snippet: Larry Fink’s BlackRock posted blow-out earnings this week – and you can thank the business it’s doing in the war-torn Middle East, On The Money has learned.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/business/larry-finks-take-on-the-middle-east-crisis-is-at-odds-with-doom-and-gloom-mainstream-media/

[2026-04-17 22:30 UTC+10:00] [South China Sea] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vietnam and China are now perfectly aligned

Snippet: The emerging partnership enables Vietnam to preserve diplomatic flexibility and advance economic diversification in the face of US pressure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3350254/vietnam-and-china-are-now-perfectly-aligned

[2026-04-17 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vietnam and China are now perfectly aligned

Snippet: The emerging partnership enables Vietnam to preserve diplomatic flexibility and advance economic diversification in the face of US pressure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3350254/vietnam-and-china-are-now-perfectly-aligned?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong eyes HK$220 million private investment for national innovation centre

Snippet: Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau sets ‘ambitious’ goal for centre to be profitable by fifth year of operation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350515/hong-kong-eyes-hk220-million-private-investment-national-innovation-centre?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 22:16 UTC+10:00] [Yuen Long InnoPark] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong eyes HK$220 million private investment for national innovation centre

Snippet: Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau sets ‘ambitious’ goal for centre to be profitable by fifth year of operation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350515/hong-kong-eyes-hk220-million-private-investment-national-innovation-centre

[2026-04-17 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Donald Tusk claims Russian-backed crypto firm influenced Polish politics

Snippet: Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaks with the media as he arrives for the EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/poland-european-union-cryptocurrency-market-b15a9e3ccc15984915846d2c304cd3dc

[2026-04-17 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Critical Shortage Of Jet Fuel: EU Airlines Have Just 6 Weeks Supply Left

Snippet: The European market is facing a critical shortage of kerosene, with only six weeks of supply remaining, and the war in Iran is threatening the continent with a major aviation crisis.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/critical-shortage-jet-fuel-eu-airlines-have-just-6-weeks-supply-left

[2026-04-17 22:01 UTC+10:00] [EU-US trade talks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Don’t ‘overload’ US deal with extra demands, says EU trade boss

Snippet: BRUSSELS — The EU should not “overload” its fragile trade deal with the United States by making a lot of extra demands, Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefčovič told POLITICO on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/dont-overload-us-deal-with-extra-demands-says-eu-trade-boss-maros-sefcovic/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cathay Pacific, HK Express up passenger counts despite impact of Mideast war

Snippet: Cathay Group attributes growth to spate of mega-events in city, such as Art Basel and Hong Kong International Jewellery Show

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350510/cathay-pacific-hk-express-passenger-counts-despite-impact-mideast-war?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cathay Pacific, HK Express up passenger counts despite impact of Mideast war

Snippet: Cathay Group attributes growth to spate of mega-events in city, such as Art Basel and Hong Kong International Jewellery Show

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350510/cathay-pacific-hk-express-passenger-counts-despite-impact-mideast-war

[2026-04-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dodgers weekly recap: Do defending champs have any weakness?

Snippet: Welcome to The California Post’s weekly Dodgers recap, where baseball writers Dylan Hernández and Jack Harris review the week that was, hand out very official awards and take stock of the state of the season.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/sports/dodgers-showing-no-weaknesses-in-mlb-best-start/

[2026-04-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Beyond the memes: Understanding the unique roles of gold and Bitcoin

Snippet: Inflation panic has a very specific vibe.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/business/gold-vs-bitcoin-inflation-hedge/

[2026-04-17 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Oil pares weekly gains on Lebanon ceasefire and Trump hinting at war ending soon | The National

Snippet: Oil prices dropped on Friday but are still heading for a weekly gain after a 10-day Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire came into effect and US President Donald Trump said war with Iran could end “fairly soon”.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/04/17/oil-pares-weekly-gains-on-lebanon-ceasefire-and-trump-hinting-at-war-ending-soon/

[2026-04-17 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. tech companies ramp up government lobbying amid Iran war uncertainty

Snippet: U.S. tech companies are ramping up lobbying of government officials at home and further afield amid the Iran war, as they look to defend their interests and map out contingency plans, industry insiders told CNBC.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/us-tech-lobbying-government-iran-war.html

[2026-04-17 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Italy should rethink nuclear power, IEA chief says

Snippet: Italy should reconsider its rejection of nuclear energy as it seeks greater energy security and economic stability, the head of the International Energy Agency said in an interview published on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-893363

[2026-04-17 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: EU to restore Syria relations, strengthen trade and security ties, document shows

Snippet: The European Union plans to deepen its engagement with Syria by relaunching formal political contacts and paving the way for closer economic and security ties, according to a document seen by Reuters, marking the latest step in a broader policy shift after years of frozen relations.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-893359

[2026-04-17 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: COA ruling contradicts clean audit claims on OVP funds — Palace

Snippet: ILOILO CITY — Malacañang on Friday said that the recent Commission on Audit (COA) decision affirming a notice of disallowance against the Office of the Vice President (OVP) challenges earlier claims that its financial records are clean.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/regions/coa-ruling-contradicts-clean-audit-claims-on-ovp-funds-palace/2322667

[2026-04-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Here’s how Wall Street is betting Trump’s battle over the Fed will pan out

Snippet: One of the most popular parlor games on Wall Street is focused on the battle between President Trump and Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) over the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chair, On The Money has learned.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/business/heres-how-wall-street-is-betting-trumps-battle-over-the-fed-will-pan-out/

[2026-04-17 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Aluminum Market Descends Into Supply 'Black Hole'

Snippet: Aluminum prices on the London Metal Exchange are climbing into the end of the week, reaching $3,621 a ton and approaching the peak seen during Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The problem now is that the aluminum market has been thrust into a serious supply shock amid the U.S.-Iran conflict in the Middle East, one that is unlikely to be reversed in the near term.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/aluminum-market-descends-supply-black-hole

[2026-04-17 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Audi expands SAIC Motor partnership in bid to regain ground in China

Snippet: The first model in a range of electric vehicles jointly developed by Audi and China's SAIC Motor is showcased at an event in Shanghai in 2025. An SUV from the series is expected to launch at Beijing's auto show starting April 24. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/audi-expands-saic-motor-partnership-in-bid-to-regain-ground-in-china

[2026-04-17 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India and US step up efforts to finalize trade deal stuck in limbo

Snippet: An Indian delegation is visiting the U.S. next week for talks on an interim trade agreement. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade-war/trump-tariffs/india-and-us-step-up-efforts-to-finalize-trade-deal-stuck-in-limbo

[2026-04-17 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Germany’s Affordable Art Fair draws crowds with artworks under €500

Snippet: Held at Arena Berlin, the event brings together more than 65 galleries from around 18 countries, showcasing thousands of contemporary artworks. Many pieces are priced under €500 and are clearly labelled, making it easier for visitors to find affordable options. Overall, prices range from around €100 to €10,000. Organisers say the fair plays an important role in reducing both financial and cultural barriers, making it easier for first-time buyers to enter the art market in one of Europe’s leading creative

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/17/germanys-affordable-art-fair-draws-crowds-with-artworks-under-500/

[2026-04-17 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Prediction markets face scrutiny from Washington after Iran war bets

Snippet: An advertisement for prediction market platform Kalshi hangs at 13th and L Streets in northwest Washington, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kalshi-polymarket-iran-congress-scrutiny-legislation-trading-3a29fdaf0b42ec6c670a4eaffaf67cc0

[2026-04-17 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese ministry focuses on car standards to put industry in global driving seat

Snippet: New five-year plan also emphasised importance of stronger standards in boosting Chinese manufacturers’ competitiveness

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350467/chinese-ministry-focuses-car-standards-put-industry-global-driving-seat?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 20:30 UTC+10:00] [carmaking] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese ministry focuses on car standards to put industry in global driving seat

Snippet: New five-year plan also emphasised importance of stronger standards in boosting Chinese manufacturers’ competitiveness

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350467/chinese-ministry-focuses-car-standards-put-industry-global-driving-seat

[2026-04-17 20:20 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China Shock 2.0 jolts global economy as Trump does Xi’s work

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/china-shock-2-0-jolts-global-economy-as-trump-does-xis-work/

[2026-04-17 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Aldar to build 9,000 affordable rental homes in Abu Dhabi | The National

Snippet: Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s biggest listed developer, is building 9,000 new affordable homes for rent in Abu Dhabi, valued at Dh2.8 billion ($762.4 million).

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/04/17/aldar-to-build-9000-affordable-rental-homes-in-abu-dhabi/

[2026-04-17 19:56 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Surging oil prices could push 1.34 million Filipinos into poverty – PIDS

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/pids-surging-oil-prices-impact-filipino-poverty/

[2026-04-17 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From hot tips to cold reality: China targets online stock scams hitting retail investors

Snippet: Crackdown targets social media accounts offering bogus stock tips, paid groups and AI-driven tools amid surge in retail scams

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350447/hot-tips-cold-reality-china-targets-online-stock-scams-hitting-retail-investors?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 19:45 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From hot tips to cold reality: China targets online stock scams hitting retail investors

Snippet: Crackdown targets social media accounts offering bogus stock tips, paid groups and AI-driven tools amid surge in retail scams

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350447/hot-tips-cold-reality-china-targets-online-stock-scams-hitting-retail-investors

[2026-04-17 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘It’s the vibe’: Court brawl hinges on alleged industrial-scale data hack

Snippet: If you have any property dealings in Australia, chances are you have had a relationship with the group formerly known as CoreLogic, a data giant which feeds the entire real estate ecosystem from homebuyers to banks, lawyers, insurers and government agencies.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/it-s-the-vibe-court-brawl-hinges-on-alleged-industrial-scale-data-hack-20260416-p5zok6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Israel's central bank chief pins hopes on peace as economic shock looms

Snippet: The Israeli economy is facing a significant hit to growth projections as a result of the Middle East conflict — but its central bank chief is hopeful that a rapid resolution to the wars in Lebanon and Iran can help ease the shock.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/israel-lebanon-ceasefire-interest-rates-iran-inflation.html

[2026-04-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tycoon Pan Shiyi slams China property ‘Ponzi’ as Evergrande boss pleads guilty

Snippet: Writing from US in a since-deleted post, Soho China founder warns that property recovery is impossible without buyer trust, as new data shows home sales still plunging

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350448/tycoon-pan-shiyi-slams-china-property-ponzi-evergrande-boss-pleads-guilty?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tycoon Pan Shiyi slams China property ‘Ponzi’ as Evergrande boss pleads guilty

Snippet: Writing from US in a since-deleted post, Soho China founder warns that property recovery is impossible without buyer trust, as new data shows home sales still plunging

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350448/tycoon-pan-shiyi-slams-china-property-ponzi-evergrande-boss-pleads-guilty

[2026-04-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Warren Buffett calls Pop Mart a long-term buy, hints at Labubu maker stake

Snippet: Duan Yongping sees Pop Mart as a promising long-term investment, praising its growth potential and unique business model

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350454/chinas-warren-buffett-calls-pop-mart-long-term-buy-hints-labubu-maker-stake?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Duan Yongping] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Warren Buffett calls Pop Mart a long-term buy, hints at Labubu maker stake

Snippet: Duan Yongping sees Pop Mart as a promising long-term investment, praising its growth potential and unique business model

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350454/chinas-warren-buffett-calls-pop-mart-long-term-buy-hints-labubu-maker-stake

[2026-04-17 18:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling

Snippet: Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/lifestyle/air-new-zealand-to-debut-economy-bunk-bed-sleep-pods-for-long-haul-flights/

[2026-04-17 18:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hanwha Solutions scales back rights offering after regulator scrutiny, shareholder backlash

Snippet: Hanwha Solutions has scaled back its planned rights offering from 2.4 trillion won to 1.8 trillion won ($1.6 billion to $1.2 billion), after facing scrutiny from South Korea’s financial regulator, the company said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719984

[2026-04-17 18:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's Agibot eyes multifold expansion of humanoid robot production

Snippet: Agibot's new A3 humanoid robot was priced at 372,200 yuan ($54,000) on its website on Friday. It is 173cm tall, weighs 55 kilograms and is equipped with a battery that lasts 10 hours. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/china-s-agibot-eyes-multifold-expansion-of-humanoid-robot-production

[2026-04-17 18:47 UTC+10:00] [Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A $2,700 ‘girls’ weekend like no other’ where you got to meet Meghan for an hour? In this economy?

Snippet: How much is Meghan making from this? Why is she appearing as a guest judge on MasterChef? Why has she joined an AI fashion discovery platform? Maybe a better question is, why the hell not?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/17/a-2700-girls-weekend-like-no-other-where-you-got-to-meet-meghan-for-an-hour-in-this-economy

[2026-04-17 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Companies and directors fined $7m over payday lending scheme

Snippet: Topic:Credit and Lending

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/cigno-australia-bsf-solutions-fined-payday-lending-scheme/106577802

[2026-04-17 18:32 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Lopez cousins’ feud: ‘Poison pill’ protecting Piki also in select BDO loans

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/poison-pill-protects-piki-lopez-bdo-loans-first-gen/

[2026-04-17 18:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KIT World reaches agreement with US investors on project terms

Snippet: KIT World said Thursday it had reached an agreement with US financial institutions and investors on the overall investment terms for its “KIT World Project” in Yeongjongdo, Incheon.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719967

[2026-04-17 18:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea launches W80tr support program for steel industry

Snippet: The Financial Services Commission on Friday unveiled an 80 trillion won ($54 billion) support package for the steel industry, seeking to contain fallout from war in the Middle East before it spreads to sectors such as machinery and electronics.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719952

[2026-04-17 18:10 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s oil gamble could blow up in his face

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/trump-s-oil-gamble-could-blow-up-in-his-face-20260417-p5zom1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed