[2026-04-17 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong taxpayers deserve clarity on Covid-era SME loan scheme

Snippet: In addition to efforts to secure repayment of defaulted loans, the public should receive an accounting of whether the spending was a good investment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3350261/hong-kong-taxpayers-deserve-clarity-covid-era-sme-loan-scheme?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 08:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Small business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Wealthy Maple-Browns to offload two Woollahra shops; Centennial Flats on the market

Snippet: The wealthy Maple-Brown family is selling two shops in leafy Woollahra with a combined estimated price tag of about $5 million.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/small-business/wealthy-maple-browns-to-offload-two-woollahra-shops-centennial-flats-on-the-market-20260416-p5zoib.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 08:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Pub price slump: Former Espy owners’ second go at selling historic Fitzroy hotel

Snippet: The former owners of the Espy are having another crack at selling the Fitzroy pub they bought when they offloaded St Kilda’s landmark hotel.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/pub-price-slump-former-espy-owners-second-go-at-selling-historic-fitzroy-hotel-20260416-p5zogh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April 17)

Snippet: Youth left out of recoveryJob pledges without jobs: Hold companies to account

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417000700315

[2026-04-17 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: G7 warns prolonged Middle East war risks global economic damage

Snippet: Finance leaders from the G7 have warned of the urgent need to contain the economic fallout of a prolonged war in the Middle East, stressing the importance of moving towards a lasting peace.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/g7-warns-prolonged-middle-east-war-risks-global-economic-damage

[2026-04-17 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Greer pushes for funds to escalate Trump’s trade fight with China

Snippet: US trade chief says more resources needed to expand trade probes and counter China, warning farmers remain exposed ahead of Beijing summit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3350377/greer-pushes-funds-escalate-trumps-trade-fight-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 07:28 UTC+10:00] [American economy] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Greer pushes for funds to escalate Trump’s trade fight with China

Snippet: US trade chief says more resources needed to expand trade probes and counter China, warning farmers remain exposed ahead of Beijing summit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3350377/greer-pushes-funds-escalate-trumps-trade-fight-china

[2026-04-17 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asia drives Netflix revenue in Q1, fueled by BTS and baseball

Snippet: K-pop boy band BTS performs during a comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, on March 21. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/media-entertainment/asia-drives-netflix-revenue-in-q1-fueled-by-bts-and-baseball

[2026-04-17 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japanese company bets on fish raised on insect meal as feed costs rise

Snippet: The sales area touts the yellowtail's sustainability rather than its feed including insects. (Marubeni Nisshin Feed)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/fisheries/japanese-company-bets-on-fish-raised-on-insect-meal-as-feed-costs-rise

[2026-04-17 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: PepsiCo says lower snack prices are bringing customers back to brand

Snippet: PepsiCo said Thursday its push to make snacks more affordable is bringing customers back, offering an early sign that consumers are starting to return after pulling back in recent years.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/business/pepsico-says-lower-snack-prices-are-bringing-customers-back-to-brand/

[2026-04-17 07:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Why Korean won swings more than peers

Snippet: BOK cites shallow forex market, high exposure to capital outflows

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719187

[2026-04-17 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US Treasury sanctions sons of Nicaragua's leaders and gold companies

Snippet: Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega and his wife and Vice President Rosario Murillo lead a rally in Managua, Sept. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Alfredo Zuniga, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-nicaragua-sanctions-ortega-sons-treasury-a9d9721bd331135462dbd810af8ed778

[2026-04-17 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance minister stresses commitment to making S. Korea global AI hub

Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 16 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Thursday underscored his commitment to making South Korea a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI), pointing to international organizations' plans to install their key AI platforms in the Asian country.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417000400315

[2026-04-17 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Police arrest armed man who walked into Aetna's Connecticut headquarters

Snippet: The corporate sign atop Aetna headquarters is seen Aug. 19, 2014, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/aetna-gun-arrest-hartford-connecticut-497fab2d1cd6165ce98a11d28108f038

[2026-04-17 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan

Snippet: Secretary of State Marco Rubio smiles during a meeting at the State Department in Washington, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-united-nations-humanitarian-aid-crisis-f656abf3a1274a453394e2bf3ee58383

[2026-04-17 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Goldman’s bond desk posts embarrassing drop as Wall Street rivals soar: ‘A fire is being lit under the traders’

Snippet: Goldman Sachs bond traders weathered a disastrous spring — and they’re likely to face major heat from CEO David Solomon to get their act together this summer.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/business/goldmans-bond-desk-posts-embarrassing-drop-as-wall-street-rivals-soar/

[2026-04-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan to help small businesses detect cyberattacks with eye on supply chain

Snippet: In Japan, small and medium-sized businesses make up the majority of those victimized by ransomware attacks, according to official data. (Illustration by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/japan-to-help-small-businesses-detect-cyberattacks-with-eye-on-supply-chain

[2026-04-17 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Netflix Plunges After US Revenues Miss, Dismal Q2 Guidance, Hastings Stepping Down As Chairman

Snippet: After staging a powerful rebound in the past two months, when first weak Q4 earnings sent the stock plunging to multi-year lows, which however was offset by the end of the company's expensive pursuit of HBO/Warner Bros. Discovery , and which sent the stock almost 50% higher from $75 to $108,moments ago Netflix reported Q1 earnings which were mixed but guidance was especially poor and rekindled the same fears as those unveiled three months ago, and coupled with the news

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/netflix-plunges-after-us-revenues-miss-dismal-q2-guidance-hastings-stepping-down-chairman

[2026-04-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Robert J. Fouser] Leading by substance

Snippet: On April 12 voters in Hungary defeated autocratic Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party by a landslide. The MAGA-friendly leader had received high-profile support from US President Donald Trump who sent his vice president, JD Vance, to campaign for him. After 16 years of Orban, voters wanted change in the hope of reviving a stagnant economy and ending government corruption.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719026

[2026-04-17 06:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: "Sub-Saharan Africa resilient, despite mounting global shocks" - Abebe Selassie

Snippet: Sub-Saharan Africa entered 2026 with its strongest economic momentum in over a decade... before a new global shock abruptly altered the outlook.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/16/sub-saharan-africa-resilient-despite-mounting-global-shocks-abebe-selassie/

[2026-04-17 06:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 4/16/2026

Snippet: The U.S. stock market ticked upward to another record high.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-4067f46860f20e50e76f3cc9de633d67

[2026-04-17 06:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How Atlas is approaching modern healthcare in an experience-driven economy

Snippet: In today’s economy, healthcare providers are increasingly being chosen for the experience they provide. Research from Modern Healthcare indicates that many healthcare patients are shifting to a digital-first model, focused on individual needs and preferences to offer more convenient and personalized care.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/contributor-content/how-atlas-is-approaching-modern-healthcare-in-an-experience-driven-economy/

[2026-04-17 05:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pitcher Chayce McDermott joins Dodgers from Orioles in exchange for Axel Perez

Snippet: Baltimore Orioles’ Chayce McDermott pitches during the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, May 20, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/orioles-dodgers-trade-f6477708fcc00312bee304ce05806a0e

[2026-04-17 05:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings

Snippet: Kevin Warsh speaks to the media about his report on transparency at the Bank of England, in London, Dec., 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/federal-reserve-warsh-finances-5fa6355439e8a3d5cff5125528775724

[2026-04-17 05:38 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Smuggled Rs. 40 Mn worth of liquor seized at Colombo supermarket

Snippet: A stock of smuggled foreign liquor kept for sale at a well-known supermarket in the Colombo area was seized by the Island-wide Excise Special Operations Unit last weekend.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/17/local/981198/smuggled-rs-40-mn-worth-of-liquor-seized-at-colombo-supermarket/

[2026-04-17 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Financial advisor and baker allegedly swiped millions from NYC church to pay for his own groceries

Snippet: A financial advisor and baker allegedly ran an elaborate scam to steal more than $3.8 million in donations to the historic Swedish Church of New York — to pay for his own bills and groceries, and launch a failed business venture.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/financial-advisor-allegedly-swiped-millions-from-the-swedish-church-of-new-york/

[2026-04-17 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Shin-Etsu's PVC business shrugs off Iran turmoil thanks to US shale gas

Snippet: Shin-Etsu uses shale gas-derived ethylene to make PVC in the U.S. (Shin-Etsu Chemical)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/materials/shin-etsu-s-pvc-business-shrugs-off-iran-turmoil-thanks-to-us-shale-gas

[2026-04-17 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: LCD panel prices rise as TV makers bet on World Cup demand

Snippet: Television sets in a Bic Camera store in central Tokyo's Chiyoda ward. (Photo by Hitomi Izawa)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/electronics/lcd-panel-prices-rise-as-tv-makers-bet-on-world-cup-demand

[2026-04-17 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: France, Germany split on potential US role in European plans to help secure Hormuz

Snippet: PARIS — A Franco-German rift is emerging over whether to try to involve the U.S. in tentative European plans to secure the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a leaders' summit in Paris on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/france-germany-split-potential-us-role-european-plans-help-secure-hormuz/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-17 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: South Asia remains fastest-growing region, India continues as growth engine – World Bank

Snippet: Despite headwinds from global energy market disruptions triggered by the Iran war, South Asia continues to be the world’s fastest-growing region, with India acting as the principal engine of growth, according to the latest report by the World Bank.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/17/local/981056/south-asia-remains-fastest-growing-region-india-continues-as-growth-engine-world-bank/

[2026-04-17 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Former Basnayake Nilame arrested for fraud

Snippet: A former Basnayake Nilame was arrested yesterday (16) by the Special Crime Investigation Unit of the Kandy Police for alleged financial fraud worth millions of rupees.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/17/local/981119/former-basnayake-nilame-arrested-for-fraud/

[2026-04-17 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Nine Chinese suspects linked to cyber crimes arrested at BIA - DailyNews

Snippet: Nine Chinese nationals allegedly linked to cyber crimes were arrested by Airport Customs officials early yesterday morning, along with a stock of electronic communication equipment worth over Rs. 24 million.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/17/local/981213/nine-chinese-suspects-linked-to-cyber-crimes-arrested-at-bia/

[2026-04-17 05:25 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to dip, Wall Street steady; Oil prices climb

Snippet: The US stock market is holding near its record high as Wall Street waits for more clues about what will happen in the Iran war before making its next big move.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-dip-wall-street-steady-oil-prices-climb-20260417-p5zolv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: AP News

Title: Benin's Constitutional Court confirms Romauld Wadagni's election as next president

Snippet: COTONOU, Benin (AP) — Benin ‘s Constitutional Court on Thursday confirmed the presidential election victory of Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni in the West African country’s weekend election.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/benin-presidential-election-romuald-wadagni-7dada8f8e3a2a80bc7274eca874e6fda

[2026-04-17 05:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Netflix, HBO Max, other streaming services subscribers revolt over jacked-up prices: ‘I’m done’

Snippet: Netflix and other streaming giants are jacking up subscription prices — and some couch potatoes say they’ve had enough.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/business/jacked-up-prices-for-netflix-hbo-max-and-other-streaming-services-spark-subscriber-revolt-im-done/

[2026-04-17 05:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: In charts: A look at Australia's record spending on defence

Snippet: Defence Minister Richard Marles has handed down the 2026 National Defence Strategy. (ABC News: Mick Tsikas)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/australia-defence-spending-in-charts-military-investment-adf/106572172

[2026-04-17 05:01 UTC+10:00] [Business / Workplace] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: AI is taking entry-level jobs. For young workers, it’s a huge problem

Snippet: Trying to land a job in the AI era is becoming increasingly difficult, particularly for people seeking entry-level and graduate roles.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/workplace/ai-is-taking-entry-level-jobs-for-young-workers-it-s-a-huge-problem-20260416-p5zohb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for Rockies vs. Astros

Snippet: The Astros look to sweep the Rockies on Thursday as heavy home favorites, reflecting a 61 percent chance of winning on Kalshi.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-10-get-10-for-rockies-vs-astros/

[2026-04-17 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Workplace] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘I gave everything’: Feuding Sydney pub barons face underpayment claims

Snippet: Billionaire publican Arthur Laundy and his former business partner have been hit with claims that staff at their venues were underpaid by hundreds of thousands of dollars, as the business mogul prepares to finalise his $56 million takeover of Nine’s radio network.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/workplace/i-gave-everything-feuding-sydney-pub-barons-face-underpayment-claims-20260331-p5zk5x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Regional volatility not affecting Adnoc’s XRG investment strategy, CIO says | The National

Snippet: Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are not changing the strategy of Abu Dhabi's XRG, the global energy investment arm of Adnoc's chief investment officer said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/04/16/regional-volatility-not-affecting-adnocs-xrg-investment-strategy-cio-says/

[2026-04-17 04:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Fears of another lockdown amid fuel shortages and recession risk

Snippet: Melbourne butcher Raj Gurung is preparing for the worst.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/fears-of-another-lockdown-amid-fuel-shortages-recession-risk/106568312

[2026-04-17 04:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Middle East faces one of sharpest downgrades since global financial crisis, IMF warns | The National

Snippet: The Middle East’s economic outlook has sharply deteriorated following the outbreak of the Iran war, with the International Monetary Fund warning that the region faces one of its steepest growth downgrades in years and rising risks of further decline if the conflict persists.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/16/middle-east-faces-one-of-sharpest-downgrades-since-global-financial-crisis-imf-warns/

[2026-04-17 04:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's new Dr. S bullet train will inspect tracks and carry passengers

Snippet: Catching a glimpse of the now-retired Doctor Yellow trains was considered good luck. (Photo by Kazumi Saito)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/japan-s-new-dr.-s-bullet-train-will-inspect-tracks-and-carry-passengers

[2026-04-17 04:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Walmart plans major upgrades for California stores — with surprising new foods and cheaper deals

Snippet: Walmart is pouring fresh cash into California.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/business/california-walmart-stores-getting-major-overhaul/

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Taiwan Semi Slides Despite Record Results In Warning Sign For Chip Companies

Snippet: Taiwanese chip giant, Taiwan Semiconductor Manfuacturing Co, said Thursday its net profit surged to a fresh record in the first quarter, fueled by the global artificial intelligence race despite the war in the Middle East. Massive demand for AI hardware means business is booming for TSMC -- the biggest contract maker of microchips used in everything from Apple phones to Nvidia processors.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/taiwan-semi-slides-despite-record-results-warning-sign-chip-companies

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

Source: AP News

Title: Nationalist congressman and ultraconservative politician vie for a spot in the Peru runoff

Snippet: In an interview with The Associated Press, Peru’s progressive presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez, detailed his intention to broaden Peru’s economic ties if elected. Sánchez has gained attention for his wide-brimmed peasant hat, signaling his support for former President Pedro Castillo, in whose administration he served as minister of foreign trade and tourism.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/peru-election-keiko-fujimori-sanchez-lopez-aliaga-ff83661d1c5c6895dc4f9a0acc56d56d

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Germany eyes harsher sick leave rules to save economy from absenteeism epidemic

Snippet: They say calling out sick is nothing to sneeze at.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/world-news/germany-eyes-harsher-sick-leave-rules-warns-four-day-week-hurts-economy/

[2026-04-17 03:53 UTC+10:00] [LIV Golf Series] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: LIV and let die: golf rebels count cost of Saudi cutbacks and other sports fear worst | Matt Hughes

Snippet: Public Investment Fund withdraws support for rebel tour and other sports could be hit too with Newcastle United uncertain

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/16/liv-and-let-die-golf-rebels-count-cost-saudi-cutbacks

[2026-04-17 03:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan machine maker sets up India vacuum pump venture

Snippet: Orion Machinery CEO Tomomi Katagiri, second from left, seals joint venture deal with Kumark Vacuum Systems director Kiran Kumar Kumar. (Photo by Yoko Hata)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-machine-maker-sets-up-india-vacuum-pump-venture

[2026-04-17 03:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Pressure on Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy, Red Sea exposed to disruption - explainer

Snippet: The Strait of Hormuz is back at the center of global attention because it has become one of the main pressure points in the war that began on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, saying they were responding to what they described as an escalating threat from Tehran’s nuclear program and regional military posture.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-893292