[2026-04-16 12:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Movie Review) 'Mismatch' finds light humor in role reversals

Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- In the comedy drama "Mismatch," Bong-su (Oh Dae-hwan) has long felt like a burden to his family following a failed business venture. With him on the sidelines, his wife, Sung-hye (Oh Yoon-ah), stepped up as the breadwinner and eventually built a small wallpaper company from the ground up.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260416004500315

[2026-04-16 12:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LS-VINA eyes North American market with high voltage cable certification

Snippet: LS Eco Energy said Thursday its Vietnamese subsidiary LS-VINA has secured KEMA certification for its 230-kilovolt ultra-high-voltage cable, paving the way for entry into the US power market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718757

[2026-04-16 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: IMF lowers S. Korea's debt-to-GDP forecast: finance ministry

Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's medium-term debt outlook has improved slightly compared with previous projections, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) report said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260416003500320

[2026-04-16 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Wall Street hits a record as S&P 500 continues its 2-week rally on hopes for an end to the Iran war

Snippet: NEW YORK — The US stock market hit a record Wednesday after adding to its two-week rally built on hopes the war with Iran won’t create a worst-case scenario for the global economy. Whether Wall Street is correct to have so much hope for peace and whether stocks should be the highest they’ve ever been remains to be seen.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/world/americas-emea/wall-street-hits-a-record-as-sp-500-continues-its-2-week-rally-on-hopes-for-an-end-to-the-iran-war/2321549

[2026-04-16 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Wall Street hits a record as S&P 500 continues its 2-week rally on hopes for an end to the Iran war

Snippet: NEW YORK — The US stock market hit a record Wednesday after adding to its two-week rally built on hopes the war with Iran won’t create a worst-case scenario for the global economy. Whether Wall Street is correct to have so much hope for peace and whether stocks should be the highest they’ve ever been remains to be seen.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/business/foreign-business/wall-street-hits-a-record-as-sp-500-continues-its-2-week-rally-on-hopes-for-an-end-to-the-iran-war/2321549

[2026-04-16 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war

Snippet: China's economy grew faster than expected in the first three months of the year, even as countries around the world feel the impact of the US-Israel war with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gxjpekk19o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-16 12:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK hynix eyes June-July US listing, $10b deal seen

Snippet: SK hynix is accelerating plans for a US listing, targeting June or July for its American depositary receipt offering, according to an exclusive Herald Business report Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718693

[2026-04-16 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: AP News

Title: China's economy grows at 5% in first quarter

Snippet: Workers transfer bags of imported solid sulfur onto a truck in a port in Nanjing in eastern China’s Jiangsu province, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (Chinatopix Via AP) CHINA OUT

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-economy-data-growth-e1dbb6d542c6c1b17f99671f4dcc7d81

[2026-04-16 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Asian Sports and Leisure Online Exhibition 2026: Connecting Global Buyers with the Future of Sports and Leisure

Snippet: TAIPEI, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian Sports and Leisure Online Exhibition 2026 (ASLE 2026) will officially open on April 16, 2026, offering global buyers a one-stop sourcing platform to connect with verified Asian suppliers across the sports, fitness, and leisure industries. Running until August 31, 2026, the exhibition adopts a hybrid online and offline integration model, providing nearly five months of continuous sourcing opportunities and business engagement.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718657

[2026-04-16 12:15 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Middle East carnage continues to line the pockets of superfunds

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/middle-east-carnage-continues-to-line-the-pockets-of-superfunds/

[2026-04-16 12:15 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: China’s economic growth tops forecasts, war risks loom

Snippet: April 16, 2026 12:15 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/chinas-economic-growth-tops-forecasts-war-risks-loom/

[2026-04-16 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's GDP growth accelerates to 5% despite Iran war

Snippet: Employees of Gstar Electronic Appliance assemble air fryers at a factory in Ningbo, in China's Zhejiang province. The government is aiming for 4.5%-5% GDP growth this year. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/china-s-gdp-growth-accelerates-to-5-despite-iran-war

[2026-04-16 12:07 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘We are still running’: Refinery blaze could have been catastrophic

Snippet: Scenes of thick smoke rising from a Geelong oil refinery signal more than just a localised emergency. Australia is drifting dangerously close to the largest energy shock in its history, and the flames raise one immediate question: just how bad will this be for the already-precarious state of the nation’s fuel security?

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/we-are-still-running-refinery-blaze-could-have-been-catastrophic-20260416-p5zobv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter, beating expectations, on robust exports

Snippet: China's economy gathered steam in the first quarter, as robust exports growth offset tepid domestic demand, though the Iran war-fueled energy shock clouds growth outlook, threatening global demand.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/china-gdp-growth-first-quarter-exports-property-retail-sales-iran-war.html

[2026-04-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China records 5% GDP growth in first quarter, on track for annual target

Snippet: In a change from previous years, Beijing has made the annual economic growth target for 2026 a range from 4.5 per cent to 5 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3350237/china-records-5-gdp-growth-first-quarter-track-annual-target?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [property investment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China records 5% GDP growth in first quarter, on track for annual target

Snippet: In a change from previous years, Beijing has made the annual economic growth target for 2026 a range from 4.5 per cent to 5 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3350237/china-records-5-gdp-growth-first-quarter-track-annual-target

[2026-04-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Iran crisis shoves Europe’s economic woes off summit agenda

Snippet: BRUSSELS — Europe’s flagging economy is about to be bumped down the European Council agenda — again.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/iran-crisis-europe-economic-woes-off-eu-summit-agenda/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-16 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump can’t stop shooting himself in the foot

Snippet: April 16, 2026 — 11:58am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/trump-can-t-stop-shooting-himself-in-the-foot-20260416-p5zob5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia’s jobless rate steady with more in full-time work – but fewer people are looking

Snippet: The nation’s job market withstood the early hit from the war in Iran, with unemployment steady through March at 4.3 per cent.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-s-jobless-rate-steady-with-more-in-full-time-work-but-fewer-people-are-looking-20260416-p5zob8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Daikin shares jump 14% after activist investor Elliott pushes for reforms

Snippet: Shares of Daikin Industries surged as much as 13.9% on Thursday after activist investor Elliott Investment Management said it would work with the company to improve performance and narrow its valuation gap with peers. The stock later pared gains and was up about 11% as of 10:40 a.m. local time.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/daikin-shares-jump-elliott-activist-investment-valuation-gap-nikkei225.html

[2026-04-16 11:29 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Geelong Viva refinery fire deals another blow to Australia’s jet fuel supplies

Snippet: The Geelong refinery fire has temporarily cut Australia’s domestic jet fuel production, adding another worry for Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin as they manage a global fuel shock.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/geelong-viva-refinery-fire-deals-another-blow-to-australia-s-jet-fuel-supplies-20260416-p5zobw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 11:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: This company’s exit could be California’s toughest blow yet

Snippet: Another major publicly-traded company is packing its bags and leaving California.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/opinion/california-keeps-losing-companies-kb-home-hurts-most/

[2026-04-16 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BBC to slash 2,000 jobs in biggest redundancy drive in 15 years

Snippet: The British broadcaster will axe 10 per cent of its workforce as it navigates ‘financial pressures’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3350235/bbc-slash-2000-jobs-biggest-redundancy-drive-15-years?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 11:23 UTC+10:00] [The Press Association] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BBC to slash 2,000 jobs in biggest redundancy drive in 15 years

Snippet: The British broadcaster will axe 10 per cent of its workforce as it navigates ‘financial pressures’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3350235/bbc-slash-2000-jobs-biggest-redundancy-drive-15-years

[2026-04-16 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Nikkei average rises above record high in intraday trading

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. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/japan-s-nikkei-average-rises-above-record-high-in-intraday-trading

[2026-04-16 11:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Regulator seeks to ban 'split listing' from July

Snippet: The country's financial regulator said Thursday that it will take necessary steps to ban "split listing" by conglomerates here from July at the earliest.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718523

[2026-04-16 11:06 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Good Business] Good Deal sa pera: Kaalaman is good investment

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/opinion-good-business-deal-financial-literacy-investment/

[2026-04-16 11:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in response to 'financial pressures'

Snippet: The broadcaster needs to save 500 million British pounds over the next two years. (AP: Kin Cheung)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/bbc-to-cut-up-to-2000-jobs-to-reduce-costs/106570450

[2026-04-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Regulator seeks to ban 'split listing' from July

Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- The country's financial regulator said Thursday that it will take necessary steps to ban "split listing" by conglomerates here from July at the earliest.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260416002000320

[2026-04-16 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Business Financial Distress Nears COVID Levels As Sole Trader Numbers Rise

Snippet: Authored by Rex Widerstrom via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/business-financial-distress-nears-covid-levels-sole-trader-numbers-rise

[2026-04-16 10:51 UTC+10:00] [Lifestyle / Life & relationships] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The subtle way Meghan is making money off her Australia tour

Snippet: What the Duchess of Sussex wears is big business. And no one understands that better than Meghan herself.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/the-subtle-way-meghan-is-making-money-off-her-australia-tour-20260415-p5zo7z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 10:49 UTC+10:00] [Financial Times] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: LIV Golf going ahead ‘full throttle’ staff told, league pushes back at rumours of demise

Snippet: Speculation over future of tour has swirled online for past day, but LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil strikes bullish tone in message to staff

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3350233/liv-golf-going-ahead-full-throttle-staff-told-league-pushes-back-rumours-demise

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos rolls out rice aid program in Manila

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday led 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.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/news/marcos-rolls-out-rice-aid-program-in-manila/2321524

[2026-04-16 10:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge

Snippet: White House budget director Russell Vought said on Wednesday that he could not estimate the cost of the war in Iran, as he defended US President Donald Trump's request for a massive $1.5 trillion annual military budget against bipartisan criticism from US lawmakers who cited the Pentagon's historic lack of financial accountability.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-893161

[2026-04-16 10:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Newmark Strengthens South Korea Services with Key Hires Across Retail and Industrial & Logistics

Snippet: SEOUL, Korea, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark announced strategic hires across its South Korea business, expanding its retail and industrial & logistics transactions services. The appointments include Head of Industrial & Logistics Transactions, Senior Director Jihoon Kang, Associate Director Minsung Kim, Manager Junyoon Lee and Assistant Manager Subin Choi in industrial & logistics, as well as Associate Director Eddie Oh, Senior Manager Reina Kawakami and Manager Evelyn Choi in retail.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718430

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are special laws a quick fix for speeding up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis?

Snippet: Syncing megaproject with key infrastructure and turning it into a ‘living laboratory’ are equally important to its success, tech experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350210/are-special-laws-quick-fix-speeding-hong-kongs-northern-metropolis?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are special laws a quick fix for speeding up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis?

Snippet: Syncing megaproject with key infrastructure and turning it into a ‘living laboratory’ are equally important to its success, tech experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350210/are-special-laws-quick-fix-speeding-hong-kongs-northern-metropolis

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canton Fair under Middle East cloud, but sets records, as high costs hit China’s exporters

Snippet: Manufacturers and buyers offer on-the-ground perspectives at China’s largest trade exhibition, swapping stories and predictions amid massive turnout

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350200/canton-fair-under-middle-east-cloud-sets-records-high-costs-hit-chinas-exporters?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Daily Economic News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canton Fair under Middle East cloud, but sets records, as high costs hit China’s exporters

Snippet: Manufacturers and buyers offer on-the-ground perspectives at China’s largest trade exhibition, swapping stories and predictions amid massive turnout

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350200/canton-fair-under-middle-east-cloud-sets-records-high-costs-hit-chinas-exporters

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

Source: CNBC

Title: Inside India newsletter: Small towns are powering e-commerce's fastest-growing market, dominated by Amazon, Walmart unit

Snippet: This report is from this week's "Inside India" newsletter, which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/15/inside-india-newsletter-small-towns-amazon-walmart-ecommerce.html

[2026-04-16 09:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Fanatics flag football event could lose Saudi Arabian funding

Snippet: Another sports investment by Saudi Arabia appears to be in jeopardy.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/sports/fanatics-flag-football-event-could-lose-saudi-arabian-funding-amid-liv-drama/

[2026-04-16 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Brian Burns can’t imagine Giants without Dexter Lawrence as contract drama grows: ‘Guys look up to him’

Snippet: There is no official stat for how many of Brian Burns’ career-high 16.5 sacks were made easier by Dexter Lawrence commanding double teams nearby, but Burns isn’t really interested in figuring out how much harder his job will be if the Giants trade Lawrence.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/sports/brian-burns-wants-dexter-lawrence-a-giants-as-contract-drama-grows/

[2026-04-16 09:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kristi and Bryon Noem took on millions in debt leading up to cross-dressing husband’s fetish model splurge

Snippet: Kristi Noem and her cross-dressing husband, Bryon, borrowed millions of dollars in the years leading up to the latter’s eye-popping spending on “bimbo” OnlyFans models, a financial disclosure shows.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/us-news/kristi-and-byron-noem-took-on-some-3-million-in-debt-before-cross-dressing-husbands-fetish-model-splurge/

[2026-04-16 09:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: IBMATA urges responsible tech, data sharing to combat human trafficking and secure Ph borders, ports

Snippet: Modern border security must pair advanced technology with specialized personnel and international collaboration to effectively address rising threats such as human trafficking, the head of a global border management association said this week.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/business/maritime/ibmata-urges-responsible-tech-data-sharing-to-combat-human-trafficking-and-secure-ph-borders-ports/2321501

[2026-04-16 09:23 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Attack on Wetherill Park business

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/attack-on-wetherill-park-business-20260416-p5zocd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 09:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US jails men over IT worker ploy funding North Korea weapons

Snippet: Two American men have been jailed over a scheme that helped North Koreans obtain remote IT work with US companies and raised funds for the country's weapons programs, the Justice Department said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718345

[2026-04-16 08:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How New York’s war on developers strangles our housing market

Snippet: A stone’s throw from the Brooklyn Bridge, at 70 Middagh St. in the historic Fulton Ferry neighborhood, stands a charming 10-unit apartment building, built in 1897.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/opinion/how-new-yorks-war-on-developers-strangles-housing/

[2026-04-16 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Digital cooperation is a vital link for Greater Bay Area integration

Snippet: By fostering tech and talent exchange, the new MOU reinforces Hong Kong’s financial standing and advances China’s national development goals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3350119/digital-cooperation-vital-link-greater-bay-area-integration?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Greater Bay Area] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Digital cooperation is a vital link for Greater Bay Area integration

Snippet: By fostering tech and talent exchange, the new MOU reinforces Hong Kong’s financial standing and advances China’s national development goals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3350119/digital-cooperation-vital-link-greater-bay-area-integration

[2026-04-16 08:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: S&P 500 closes at fresh record, recovering all losses since start of US-Iran war

Snippet: The S&P 500 closed at a new record high on Wednesday, its first since the US-Iran conflict began, as hopes of a de-escalation in the war and robust earnings expectations drew investors back into risk assets.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-893160