Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-15 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Just when you thought you’d seen the last of the AI pivot idiocy…
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[2026-04-15 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: (德國之聲中文網)在福克斯商業頻道(Fox Business)周三播出的訪談中,川普透露此前已經要求中國領導人習近平不要向伊朗輸送武器,而對方則回復稱,中國並未這麼做。
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[2026-04-15 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Skillz, an American gaming company, has sued Israeli game developer Papaya for millions, alleging that the use of bots harmed its revenue, a claim Papaya has denied.
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[2026-04-15 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China is stockpiling crude amid the Iran war, the numbers suggest Beijing is facing a supply crunch
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[2026-04-15 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Asian economies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China is stockpiling crude amid the Iran war, the numbers suggest Beijing is facing a supply crunch
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[2026-04-15 23:25 UTC+10:00] [Global economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Conflict is pushing up price of energy and food, fuelling higher borrowing costs and hitting growth, report says
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[2026-04-15 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Allbirds made a surprising announcement Wednesday that it is pivoting to artificial intelligence.
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[2026-04-15 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Flexible growth target means little likelihood of imminent stimulus, but focus will switch to impact of disruptions in second quarter
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[2026-04-15 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Flexible growth target means little likelihood of imminent stimulus, but focus will switch to impact of disruptions in second quarter
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[2026-04-15 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Piotr Serafin says EU remains open to capital from city and mainland China despite pursuing a ‘de-risking strategy’ in certain key sectors
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[2026-04-15 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Piotr Serafin says EU remains open to capital from city and mainland China despite pursuing a ‘de-risking strategy’ in certain key sectors
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[2026-04-15 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: President Trump threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if he does not step down – adding that he has no intention of ending the government’s criminal investigation into him.
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[2026-04-15 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US equity futures are flat following yesterday’s rally as market awaits news on the Iran war resolution and as we traverse earnings season. As of 8:15am ET, S&P 500 futures are little changed after the benchmark closed within a whisker of a record. Risk sentiment took a small knock in recent trade after Iran cautioned that it will not allow shipments to or from the Gulf if the US blockade remain.Nasdaq futures are fractionally in the green, and set for
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[2026-04-15 22:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A South Korean appellate court has upheld a six-year prison sentence for a composer in his 50s who defrauded investors of 1.3 billion won ($880,000) by falsely claiming business ties with Hybe and proposing a fake venture involving the intellectual property of BTS.
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[2026-04-15 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Australian military] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The new strategy to be unveiled by Richard Marles will see defence spending rise to about 2.4% of GDP – but US president has urged allies to spend 3.5%
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[2026-04-15 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has told Fox Business Network that he wrote a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping in which he asked Xi not to give Iran weapons. Xi responded by saying that China was not supplying Iran, Trump said.
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[2026-04-15 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Participates in MODEX 2026, North America's largest logistics trade show
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[2026-04-15 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LONDON — US President Donald Trump has threatened to renege on a trade agreement with the UK, limiting the impact of US tariffs, as he again criticized Britain's lack of support in the Iran war.
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[2026-04-15 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Hong Kong hosted the AI and robotics fair where humanoid robots boxed and played music as part of InnoEX 2026 and the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), which ran from 13 to 16 April 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The innovation-and-technology showcase reflects a broader trend of robots expanding into service and public functions.
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[2026-04-15 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TOKYO — Japan said on Wednesday it would establish a financial framework worth about $10 billion to help Asian countries procure energy resources and bolster their stockpiles as Middle East tensions drive prices higher and disrupt supply chains.
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[2026-04-15 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The Tel Aviv District Court convicted alleged crime boss Ismail Jarushi and 12 additional defendants on Wednesday, including minors and members of the SSQ gang, after they admitted as part of a plea bargain to offenses stemming from the extortion of a Tel Aviv money-changer that escalated into gunfire at the business.
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[2026-04-15 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iran's military warned on Wednesday it would block trade through the Red Sea, the Gulf and the Sea of Oman if the US naval blockade continues.
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[2026-04-15 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Source says club’s main concern is illegal wagering and that it will work with government to solve crisis over basketball betting pause
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[2026-04-15 21:22 UTC+10:00] [illegal betting] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Source says club’s main concern is illegal wagering and that it will work with government to solve crisis over basketball betting pause
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[2026-04-15 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Gaza was hit by renewed deadly strikes late on Tuesday, 14 April, as casualties were taken to Al-Shifa Hospital following an Israeli attack in the Al-Shati refugee camp. Medical staff said five people were killed in a drone strike near a makeshift café. The incident highlights continuing violence despite a ceasefire officially in place since 10 October 2025.
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[2026-04-15 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Russia’s FSB security service and Investigative Committee on Wednesday announced the arrest of several people they say were involved in a large-scale tax-evasion operation that utilized thousands of shell companies to generate more than 1 trillion rubles ($13.2 billion) in fraudulent deductions.
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[2026-04-15 21:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PARIS — Japanese game studio Capcom is taking a big science fiction swing this week with moon-bound action title "Pragmata," juiced by the success of hit franchises like "Resident Evil."
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[2026-04-15 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: (This is CNBC's "Power Insider" newsletter, your inside look at the investments, people and companies powering the global energy industry. Click here to subscribe.)
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[2026-04-15 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has said America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed".
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[2026-04-15 20:45 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Beijing may be reaping some diplomatic benefit but Trump’s war holds risks for its energy security and economy
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[2026-04-15 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The Iran war is "very close to over" with authorities in Tehran eager to agree a peace deal, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed in an interview broadcast Wednesday.
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[2026-04-15 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Snap's shares jumped on Wednesday after the company announced plans to lay off up to 16% of its global workforce in an effort to streamline operations.
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[2026-04-15 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry insiders say carbon costs are expected to cascade through supply chains, adding to compliance costs for Chinese exporters
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[2026-04-15 20:30 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry insiders say carbon costs are expected to cascade through supply chains, adding to compliance costs for Chinese exporters
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[2026-04-15 20:19 UTC+10:00] [Gina Rinehart] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The supreme court has handed down its judgment in a case over mining royalties. Here’s what you need to know
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[2026-04-15 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In past three years, Cinema Day recorded over 600,000 admissions and box office revenue of more than HK$44 million in total
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[2026-04-15 20:18 UTC+10:00] [the public] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In past three years, Cinema Day recorded over 600,000 admissions and box office revenue of more than HK$44 million in total
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[2026-04-15 20:16 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Republicans had hoped that Trump’s 2025 tax cuts would be at the forefront of voters’ minds, but many have reportedly not noticed a difference
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[2026-04-15 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Bank of America, the nation's second-largest lender, beat on the top and bottom lines during the first quarter, bolstered by equities sales and trading.
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[2026-04-15 20:13 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-15 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: UAE restaurants grappling with rising food costs and a drop in trade due to the challenges of the Iran war are being given a lifeline by industry leaders stepping in to serve up crucial support.
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[2026-04-15 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE and China have signed a preliminary agreement to boost investment and mobilise more capital between the nations, adding to a string of recent deals.
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[2026-04-15 19:50 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
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[2026-04-15 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: People queue for gasoline in Ahmedabad, India, on March 24. © Reuters
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[2026-04-15 19:21 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-04-15 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: World's leading private aviation group celebrates the first Bombardier Global 8000 business jets to its roster, with full fleet of 18 to come by year end
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[2026-04-15 19:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: March is always a popular month for travel to Japan with tourists attracted by blooming cherry blossoms © Reuters
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[2026-04-15 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City welcomed 4.35 million visitors in March, but Tourism Board warns that war in the Middle East could bring volatility to the travel market
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[2026-04-15 19:17 UTC+10:00] [Art Basel Hong Kong] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City welcomed 4.35 million visitors in March, but Tourism Board warns that war in the Middle East could bring volatility to the travel market
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[2026-04-15 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday, part of a flurry of high-stakes diplomacy in Beijing this week as world leaders scramble to navigate the economic fallout of the war in the Middle East.
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