Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-16 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: A public dispute broke out on Wednesday between Israel Police and the State Attorney’s Office after police said two tort rulings had been issued against the force and against officers and commanders over the handling of protests - in cases in which the defendants were not represented by the prosecution.
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[2026-04-16 20:01 UTC+10:00] [South Africa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Leader of leftwing Economic Freedom Fighters was convicted last year for firing rifle in the air at 2018 rally
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[2026-04-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China targets ‘bold innovation’ as falling renewable-energy costs allow it to leverage 50 per cent share of global green hydrogen production capacity
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[2026-04-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [solar] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China targets ‘bold innovation’ as falling renewable-energy costs allow it to leverage 50 per cent share of global green hydrogen production capacity
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[2026-04-16 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Julius Malema, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party leader stands in the dock during his pre-sentencing hearing at court, East London, South Africa, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/STR)
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[2026-04-16 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Trump administration is reportedly lobbying other nations to back a new “trade over aid” initiative, which would see them promoting “America First” values by investing in US companies – instead of splurging on overseas development projects.
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[2026-04-16 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iran halted all petrochemical exports to prioritise domestic supply and prevent shortages of raw materials, the economic newspaper Donya-e-Eqtesad reported on Thursday, due to disrupted production after Israel struck several petrochemical hubs.
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[2026-04-16 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Fresh vegetables, bread, milk and eggs will be among the first items in the grocery basket expected to cost more after the price of fuel and fertiliser doubled because of the US-Israel war on Iran, forcing some farmers to plant fewer crops.
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[2026-04-16 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Politicians often talk about the importance of economic growth.
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[2026-04-16 19:22 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Campaign finance experts have urged the Victorian government to recall parliament and introduce emergency legislation to prevent the flow of dark money to political candidates ahead of this year’s state election.
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[2026-04-16 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE Ministry of Investment and China's Jereh Group have partnered to develop a clean energy and industrial platform in the Emirates as part of sustainability efforts.
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[2026-04-16 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AMID the current energy state of emergency, and as demand for electricity rises during the summer months, SM Supermalls reinforces its energy efficiency practices to serve its customers and surrounding communities undisrupted on top of sustaining its operations.
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[2026-04-16 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Aldar Properties has raised Dh5 billion ($1.36 billion) in sustainability-linked credit as it seeks to expand operations.
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[2026-04-16 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: According to a new poll, most British voters want lower energy costs and tax cuts to support growth.
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[2026-04-16 18:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
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[2026-04-16 18:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Australia’s Northern Territory is positioning itself as a long-term strategic partner for South Korea for Korean investment in energy, critical minerals, and infrastructure, Robyn Cahill, Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations of the territory said in a written interview with The Korea Herald on Thursday.
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[2026-04-16 18:50 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-16 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese stocks jumped on Thursday morning, following a rally on Wall Street as investors grow optimistic about the possibility of further U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. (File Photo by Nozomi Okubo)
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[2026-04-16 18:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The Viva Energy Geelong refinery in the Australian state of Victoria, where a fire broke out late Wednesday, is pictured on April 16. © AAP
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[2026-04-16 18:33 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: When Paz Orge Acebillo’s family received a letter on behalf of Amazon Web Services proposing a "private amicable agreement” to buy the land her family had owned for nearly half a century, she thought it was a scam. The letter cited a government-backed data-center project labeled "of general interest.” It promised her father "superior” compensation and signed off with an urgent request: The family had four days to make their interest known.
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[2026-04-16 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While India’s economy is stronger than it was in previous sell-offs, lingering weaknesses are coming to the fore and driving new tensions
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[2026-04-16 18:30 UTC+10:00] [central bank] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While India’s economy is stronger than it was in previous sell-offs, lingering weaknesses are coming to the fore and driving new tensions
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[2026-04-16 18:27 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has attacked social media companies for failing to protect children from harm, and for deliberately designing their platforms to draw in young people, knowing they are not safe.
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[2026-04-16 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Kering said Thursday it aims to double profitability and revive its flagship brand Gucci as it announced its highly anticipated strategy to get the company back on track after a year-long luxury slump that hit it harder than its competitors.
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[2026-04-16 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Hewlett Packard is pushing to investigate the assets of Mike Lynch’s widow as it seeks to recoup more than £900 million ($1.7 billion) in legal damages.
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[2026-04-16 18:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.
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[2026-04-16 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: TEPCO's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant, in Niigata prefecture, has become the company's first nuclear facility to resume commercial operations since the Fukushima disaster in 2011 led to the shutting down of all reactors in Japan. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
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[2026-04-16 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: EasyJet's stock fell on Thursday after it warned that the Iran war and higher fuel prices are weighing on customer bookings.
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[2026-04-16 18:01 UTC+10:00] [Economics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Ministers drawing up contingency plans for ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ if supply of CO2 is disrupted
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[2026-04-16 17:56 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-16 17:44 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A 25-year-old Australian influencer who goes by the name Androgenic has defended his conduct after video showed him offering an Adderall to the “looksmaxxing” influencer Clavicular before he slumped over and suffered an apparent overdose on Wednesday.
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[2026-04-16 17:37 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-04-16 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HONG KONG, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sigenergy Technology Co., Ltd. ("Sigenergy", Stock Code: 06656.HK) today successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), marking a significant milestone in the company's development. The Company is positioned as the first "AI+ All-in-One PV Storage" company to be listed on the HKEX.
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[2026-04-16 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund allocates equal 25% shares of its funding to domestic and foreign bonds and equities. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
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[2026-04-16 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shanghai leads, and also records strong second-hand sales, but analysts hesitate to declare overall market stabilisation
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[2026-04-16 17:00 UTC+10:00] [SWS Research] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shanghai leads, and also records strong second-hand sales, but analysts hesitate to declare overall market stabilisation
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[2026-04-16 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing slightly pares its sovereign US debt position as private investors and certain financial hubs drive demand up
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[2026-04-16 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Zhang Ming] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing slightly pares its sovereign US debt position as private investors and certain financial hubs drive demand up
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[2026-04-16 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: A fire broke out late on Wednesday at the Viva Energy refinery in Geelong, prompting concerns about fuel supply in a tense global energy climate. Located about 75 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, the site supplies roughly 10% of Australia’s gasoline, diesel and jet fuel to the eastern states. Processing about 120,000 barrels of crude oil daily, mainly from Bass Strait and imports, the refinery supplies fuel to Victoria, Tasmania and parts of New South Wales.
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[2026-04-16 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and China will hold senior-level economic talks early next week to discuss joint efforts to ensure a stable environment for trade and investment amid the Middle East crisis, the foreign ministry said Thursday.
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[2026-04-16 16:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Reports have emerged that LIV Golf is facing an existential crisis amid the potential suspension of financial backing from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
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[2026-04-16 16:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-04-16 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul government has submitted a formal opinion letter on the United States' ongoing probes into South Korea and other nations involving what it calls "unfair" trade practices related to structural excess production and forced labor, officials said Thursday.
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[2026-04-16 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on April 16, 2026 leads the rollout of the rice aid initiative in Manila as part the government's efforts to provide immediate relief to families affected by the ongoing economic pressures driven by the war in the Middle East. The President was joined by Manila Mayor Isko Moreno during the rice distribution program at SM Manila.
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[2026-04-16 16:25 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: One of the ABC most senior HR executives has resigned after this masthead put questions to the broadcaster about a staff exodus and his decision to take his team out on a private yacht belonging to a scion of the billionaire Snow airport family last month.
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[2026-04-16 16:23 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Dalaroo Metals has successfully secured rock-solid support from the community and local government authorities to launch the next phase of a regional soil geochemistry program at its Bondoukou gold project in Côte d’Ivoire.
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[2026-04-16 16:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: The UK economy grew by a faster-than-expected 0.5% in February, official figures show.
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[2026-04-16 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A new investment unit to manage mining assets signals CATL’s deeper shift beyond EV batteries into energy storage
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[2026-04-16 16:11 UTC+10:00] [CATL] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A new investment unit to manage mining assets signals CATL’s deeper shift beyond EV batteries into energy storage
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[2026-04-16 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The U.K. economy grew by 0.5% in February, according to preliminary figures from the Office for National Statistics published Thursday.
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