[2026-04-14 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China’s exports grew 2.5% in March

Snippet: A cleaner sweeps near food delivery riders gather outside restaurants waiting for online orders, in Beijing, China, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-trade-energy-exports-imports-2230f72863b20a902c6ad1373e688d33

[2026-04-14 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China exports miss estimates in March, imports post best growth in more than four years

Snippet: China's export growth slowed in March as manufacturers grappled with surging commodity and energy costs due to the Middle East conflict disrupting supplies, while imports logged the strongest growth in more than four years.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/14/china-trade-data-march-exports-imports-march.html

[2026-04-14 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s imports surge in March as exports soften amid Hormuz blockade

Snippet: Export figures fall short of predictions, rising by 2.5%, while imports grow by 27.8% as conflict in Middle East causes global disruption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3349849/chinas-imports-surge-march-exports-soften-amid-hormuz-blockade?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 13:04 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s imports surge in March as exports soften amid Hormuz blockade

Snippet: Export figures fall short of predictions, rising by 2.5%, while imports grow by 27.8% as conflict in Middle East causes global disruption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3349849/chinas-imports-surge-march-exports-soften-amid-hormuz-blockade

[2026-04-14 13:03 UTC+10:00] [World Economic Forum] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada’s Carney secures majority government with special election wins

Snippet: With a ‌parliamentary majority, Mark Carney will have a freer hand to govern – ‌and solidify his grip on leading Canada

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3349976/canadas-carney-secures-majority-government-special-election-wins

[2026-04-14 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Mark Carney's Tough Talk On The US Is Rooted In The Liberal Reset Agenda

Snippet: Are Canadians being primed for an open conflict with the US? The rhetoric coming from the nation's liberal government is sounding increasingly hostile, and not just in terms of economic separation. Prime Minister and avid globalist Mark Carney recently took the stage at the Liberal Convention in Montreal; the event is being heralded as a "battle cry" for leftists and a disturbing joke by conservatives.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/mark-carneys-tough-talk-us-rooted-liberal-reset-agenda

[2026-04-14 12:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: NongHyup Financial opens industry hub in southeast Korea

Snippet: NongHyup Financial Group said Tuesday it opened an integrated support center for the marine, aviation and defense industries in Changwon to strengthen support in the southeastern region spanning Busan, Ulsan and South Gyeongsang Province.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716784

[2026-04-14 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan, South Korea stocks near highs reached before Iran war

Snippet: Japan's Nikkei Stock Average jumped more than 1,400 points at one point during morning trade on April 14. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/japan-south-korea-stocks-near-highs-reached-before-iran-war

[2026-04-14 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The 5 Places In America You Don't Want To Be When Society Collapses…

Snippet: Authored by Milan Adams via preppgroup.home.blog,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/5-places-america-you-dont-want-be-when-society-collapses

[2026-04-14 12:32 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Urgent meeting’: ABC peace deal over pay on brink of collapse

Snippet: The ABC’s pay peace deal is on the brink of collapse, after the biggest union representing its staff claimed the public broadcaster’s management “backpedalled” on a key tenet of their offer less than a month after many of its staff went on strike for 24 hours.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/urgent-meeting-abc-peace-deal-over-pay-on-brink-of-collapse-20260414-p5znqq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 12:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee voices hope for courageous step toward peace amid war in Middle East

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday urged nations involved in the war in the Middle East to take a courageous step toward peace, with a fragile ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran hanging in the balance and threatening the global economy.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716725

[2026-04-14 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee voices hope for courageous step toward peace amid war in Middle East

Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday urged nations involved in the war in the Middle East to take a courageous step toward peace, with a fragile ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran hanging in the balance and threatening the global economy.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260414003500315

[2026-04-14 12:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Singapore Q1 preliminary GDP up 4.6% on year, misses 5.9% forecast

Snippet: A container terminal in Singapore: The city-state's GDP rose by a slower-than-expected 4.6%, year on year, preliminary first quarter figures showed on April 14. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/singapore-q1-preliminary-gdp-up-4.6-on-year-misses-5.9-forecast

[2026-04-14 12:12 UTC+10:00] [Reserve Bank of Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Stagflationary shock’ from Iran war a ‘nightmare’ as confidence among Australian households crashes

Snippet: Weakened economic activity, soaring fuel prices and rising inflation have created a horror scenario, RBA deputy governor says

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/14/stagflationary-shock-from-iran-war-a-nightmare-as-confidence-among-australian-households-crashes

[2026-04-14 12:10 UTC+10:00] [Business / Banking & finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Private credit’s ‘naked swimmers’ are surfacing

Snippet: April 14, 2026 — 12:10pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/private-credit-s-naked-swimmers-are-surfacing-20260414-p5znn6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 12:10 UTC+10:00] [Money / Super & retirement] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Stay the course’: Panic selling your super could leave you $50k poorer

Snippet: Workers worried about their superannuation’s performance have been urged to stay the course despite market jitters caused by the Iran war, with analysts warning attempts to avoid short-term losses can leave your super balance worse off in the long run.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/money/super-and-retirement/stay-the-course-panic-selling-your-super-could-leave-you-50k-poorer-20260414-p5znp5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Midea and Keppel Partner to Collaborate on AI-Enabled Modular Cooling Solutions Opportunities across Asia

Snippet: SINGAPORE, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea Building Technologies (MBT), a business unit of Midea Group, together with Keppel Ltd.'s Infrastructure Division (Keppel), has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement to jointly develop AI-enabled, energy-efficient cooling solutions across Asia. The signing was witnessed by Ms Cindy Lim, CEO of Keppel's Infrastructure Division and Mr Peter Guan, Vice President of Midea Group and President of MBT.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716676

[2026-04-14 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Foreign investors bet on revamp of Bangladesh's informal retail sector

Snippet: Shoppers browse at a market in Dhaka on Feb. 11: Retailing in Bangladesh is modernizing as overseas chains enter the market. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/retail/foreign-investors-bet-on-revamp-of-bangladesh-s-informal-retail-sector

[2026-04-14 12:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea brokerages ride trading boom despite market turmoil

Snippet: South Korean brokerage houses are expected to post strong first-quarter earnings, buoyed by a surge in trading activity despite heightened market volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic pressures.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716670

[2026-04-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Sales of short-term bonds up 50 pct in Q1: KSD

Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Sales of short-term corporate bonds in South Korea rose 50 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, amid growing preference for such a financing method, data showed Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260414003600320

[2026-04-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia air travel faces turbulence as Iran war exposes jet fuel vulnerability

Snippet: Airlines are cutting flights, as dependence on Middle Eastern fuel hits operators from Pakistan to New Zealand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3349928/asia-air-travel-faces-turbulence-iran-war-exposes-jet-fuel-vulnerability

[2026-04-14 11:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: PLS chief sees 'supply shortness' and higher prices ahead for lithium

Snippet: PLS CEO Dale Henderson is optimistic about the trajectory of lithium prices. (Screenshot from PLS website)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/pls-chief-sees-supply-shortness-and-higher-prices-ahead-for-lithium

[2026-04-14 11:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Incheon brings currency exchange to subway

Snippet: Incheon will install more unmanned currency exchange kiosks in subway stations as it looks to improve financial access for a growing foreign population and rising tourist inflows.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716619

[2026-04-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian bust spotlights shadow fleet oil trade in Southeast Asia

Snippet: Two tankers were intercepted in waters off Penang on Saturday during an alleged illegal transfer of more than 700,000 litres of diesel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3349950/malaysian-bust-spotlights-shadow-fleet-oil-trade-southeast-asia?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Kpler] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian bust spotlights shadow fleet oil trade in Southeast Asia

Snippet: Two tankers were intercepted in waters off Penang on Saturday during an alleged illegal transfer of more than 700,000 litres of diesel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3349950/malaysian-bust-spotlights-shadow-fleet-oil-trade-southeast-asia

[2026-04-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brussels must resist ‘passive’ role in US-China trade war, EU chamber urges

Snippet: European companies keep becoming ‘collateral damage’ in others’ disputes, laments president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3349937/brussels-must-resist-passive-role-us-china-trade-war-eu-chamber-urges?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Xi Jinping] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brussels must resist ‘passive’ role in US-China trade war, EU chamber urges

Snippet: European companies keep becoming ‘collateral damage’ in others’ disputes, laments president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3349937/brussels-must-resist-passive-role-us-china-trade-war-eu-chamber-urges

[2026-04-14 11:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Blue Jays move Bieber to 60-day IL after getting Sosa in trade with White Sox

Snippet: Chicago White Sox’s Lenyn Sosa hits an RBI single during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/blue-jays-bieber-sosa-white-sox-fe11ec494023d0bcb7945fafbcbb6922

[2026-04-14 11:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SM coastal cleanups go beyond trash, teach communities to care

Snippet: IN celebration of World Water Day, SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm, SM Cares, organized coastal cleanup activities across six locations with seven participating malls nationwide, reinforcing its long-term commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable waste management in its most-loved malls.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/14/supplements/sm-coastal-cleanups-go-beyond-trash-teach-communities-to-care/2319479

[2026-04-14 10:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Firebug with 15 priors busted for allegedly using Molotov cocktail to set NYC store ablaze: sources

Snippet: A firebug with 15 previous arrests was busted for allegedly hurling a Molotov cocktail that set a Brooklyn business ablaze Sunday – leaving one firefighter injured, authorities and sources said.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/13/us-news/firebug-busted-for-allegedly-hurling-molotov-cocktail-that-set-nyc-store-ablaze/

[2026-04-14 10:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Minister says Pakistan ‘committed’ to repay US$3 billion loan from UAE

Snippet: Finance Minister Aurangzeb said the government was exploring a ‘combination of many sources’ to pay back the amount

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3349968/minister-says-pakistan-committed-repay-us3-billion-loan-uae?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 10:51 UTC+10:00] [Pakistan] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Minister says Pakistan ‘committed’ to repay US$3 billion loan from UAE

Snippet: Finance Minister Aurangzeb said the government was exploring a ‘combination of many sources’ to pay back the amount

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3349968/minister-says-pakistan-committed-repay-us3-billion-loan-uae

[2026-04-14 10:32 UTC+10:00] [Gaming] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Millions of Rockstar Games business records stolen, hacking group says

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/technology/rockstar-games-business-records-stolen-shinyhunters-hackers/

[2026-04-14 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong taxpayers face HK$28 billion Covid bad-loan burden from SMEs

Snippet: Of 67,189 loan applications approved under government’s Special 100% Loan Guarantee scheme, 13,231 had defaulted by end of February

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349954/hong-kong-taxpayers-face-hk28-billion-covid-bad-loan-burden-smes?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong taxpayers face HK$28 billion Covid bad-loan burden from SMEs

Snippet: Of 67,189 loan applications approved under government’s Special 100% Loan Guarantee scheme, 13,231 had defaulted by end of February

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349954/hong-kong-taxpayers-face-hk28-billion-covid-bad-loan-burden-smes

[2026-04-14 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Masters Prize Money Soars To Record High: Here's What Golfers Actually Earned

Snippet: The 2026 Masters delivered golf’s richest payday yet, with a record-shattering $22.5 million purse at Augusta National. This year’s champion, Rory McIlroy, scored a career-highlight $4.5 million, the largest winner’s share in tournament history, as the total prize fund rose $1.5 million from last year and a remarkable $7.5 million since 2022, according to Fox Business.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/masters-prize-money-soars-record-high-heres-what-golfers-actually-earned

[2026-04-14 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Spring meetings overshadowed by war, volatility and fragmentation | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/14/spring-meetings-overshadowed-by-war-volatility-and-fragmentation/

[2026-04-14 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Iloilo vendors struggle to survive as crackdown tightens in markets

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/iloilo-city-vendors-market-crackdown/

[2026-04-14 09:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia markets set to open higher amid hopes of a U.S.-Iran deal; China trade data in focus

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Tuesday, amid hopes that a deal between Washington and Tehran was still possible even as the U.S. blockades Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/14/asia-markets-today-us-iran-china-trade-data-nikkei225-hang-seng-oil.html

[2026-04-14 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Hyundai Motor chief attends economic forum in Washington amid group's U.S. investment drive

Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Euisun Chung, executive chair of Hyundai Motor Group, has attended a major global economic forum in Washington amid the South Korean automotive group's growing U.S. investment drive.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260414001700320

[2026-04-14 09:36 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: DOE warns of possible fuel price hike next week after rollback

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/department-energy-sharon-garin-pump-price-hike-april-20-2026/

[2026-04-14 09:06 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Lululemon’s athletic wear faces probe into ‘forever chemicals’

Snippet: An attorney general’s office in Texas, in the US, is investigating Lululemon Athletica’s apparel for the presence of so-called “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to health problems.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/lululemon-s-athletic-wear-faces-probe-into-forever-chemicals-20260414-p5znn9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China's AI glasses have something Meta doesn't

Snippet: This report is from this week's CNBC's The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what's driving the world's second-largest economy. You can subscribe here.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/ai-smart-glasses-china-rokid-virtual-screen-meta-ray-ban-display.html

[2026-04-14 08:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: New York’s costly and disastrous anti-carbon, green energy money grab may be getting a needed reset

Snippet: Nearly two dozen clean-energy projects may be scrapped because the financial math doesn’t add up — and as state regulators refuse to renegotiate state contracts to reflect tariffs, inflation and rising labor costs.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/13/opinion/new-yorks-costly-and-disastrous-anti-carbon-green-energy-money-grab-may-be-getting-a-needed-reset/

[2026-04-14 08:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: ‘World is becoming a dangerous place’: IEA chief warns of rising energy risks | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/13/world-is-becoming-a-dangerous-place-iea-chief-warns-of-rising-energy-risks/

[2026-04-14 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Cambodia eyes 7-fold expansion of deep-water port with help from Japan

Snippet: Sihanoukville Port has seen an increase in container cargo since the closure of Cambodia's border with Thailand. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/cambodia-eyes-7-fold-expansion-of-deep-water-port-with-help-from-japan

[2026-04-14 08:01 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Harry and Meghan touch down in Melbourne for whirlwind Australia tour

Snippet: Passengers who sat near the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they flew business class from Los Angeles to Melbourne were clueless about their famous seatmates until the pair were whisked off the plane.Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in the Victorian capital on a commercial Qantas flight at 6am and departed the airport under the cover of privacy.The former royals were so lowkey, in fact, that a few of their fellow passengers were surprised to see them disembark.EXCLUSIVE: Brutal reality

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/prince-harry-meghan-markle-australia-tour-arrive-melbourne/410d9f12-c776-417a-bc4c-8d12f57a0c77

[2026-04-14 07:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Shiseido, Lululemon weather China economic slump with luxury strategy

Snippet: Shiseido exhibited at the China International Consumer Products Expo for the first time in three years. (Photo by Itsuro Fujino)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/consumer/shiseido-lululemon-weather-china-economic-slump-with-luxury-strategy

[2026-04-14 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's MinebeaMitsumi eyes Cambodia as 'strategic base' for exports to US

Snippet: MinebeaMitsumi's second plant in Cambodia produces parts for high-precision lidar sensors. (Photo by Yuka Konishi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/electronics/japan-s-minebeamitsumi-eyes-cambodia-as-strategic-base-for-exports-to-us

[2026-04-14 07:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: Stocks rally and Australian dollar gains on hopes of US-Iran deal

Snippet: Stocks have risen and oil price futures have retreated back below $US100 a barrel overnight, as the US Navy's blockade of Iranian ports has begun in the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-14/asx-markets-business-live-news-stocks-rally/106561428