Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-13 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Measures spark hopes for hard-hit sectors in possible KMT poll boost, but ruling DPP warns about economic access as a ‘political tool’
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[2026-04-13 22:52 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Measures spark hopes for hard-hit sectors in possible KMT poll boost, but ruling DPP warns about economic access as a ‘political tool’
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[2026-04-13 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: OpenAI's newly appointed revenue chief, Denise Dresser, sent a memo to staffers on Sunday, touting the company's alliance with Amazon as a key growth driver for its enterprise business, while noting the constraints of its longstanding tie-up with Microsoft.
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[2026-04-13 22:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Stock futures are lower, but off their worst levels of the session, as Brent crude surged 7% to over $102 after Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to take place at 10am ET. The moves look relatively contained given the breakdown of US-Iran talks, with strategists saying this is a moment to buy the dip.
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[2026-04-13 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Over a third of Holocaust survivors in Israel are living in poverty and are facing intensified economic and security fears amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, a new study has found.
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[2026-04-13 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE’s Capital Market Authority has introduced a comprehensive framework to regulate virtual assets amid rapid sector growth.
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[2026-04-13 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Follow the latest news on the Trump administration, national politics and the war with Iran Wednesday as President Trump’s interview with FOX Business anchor Maria Bartiromo aired.
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[2026-04-13 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: At least 56 people were killed and 14 injured after a military airstrike hit a market in northeastern Nigeria, according to a UN report, with locals and rights groups warning that civilians were among those killed.
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[2026-04-13 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. gestures as he answers questions at the ASEAN Editors and Economic Opinon Leaders Forum in Makati, Philippines on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)
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[2026-04-13 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: An automotive startup founded by a knighted billionaire, U.K. chemical mogul and minority owner of one of the world's most prominent soccer clubs wants to rekindle the rugged SUV market.
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[2026-04-13 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The African nation says discussions with President Macron last week included economic inequities, structural racism and looted artefacts
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[2026-04-13 20:50 UTC+10:00] [Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The African nation says discussions with President Macron last week included economic inequities, structural racism and looted artefacts
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[2026-04-13 20:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Dunamu, operator of crypto exchange Upbit, said Monday that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with US blockchain firm Circle to support the development of a more transparent digital asset market.
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[2026-04-13 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: QatarEnergy has made a hydrocarbon discovery off the Republic of Congo, adding to the Gulf producer’s international upstream portfolio as it is recovering from Iranian attacks that knocked out significant liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity.
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[2026-04-13 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: As one of the clubs owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Al Ittihad have been used to huge stars of the game passing through their doors in recent years.
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[2026-04-13 20:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The country's anti-money laundering agency said Monday it has decided to fine Coinone, one of South Korea's crypto exchanges, 5.2 billion won ($3.49 million) and impose a three-month partial business suspension over lapses in customer verification obligations and transactions with unregistered partners.
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[2026-04-13 20:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- The country's anti-money laundering agency said Monday it has decided to fine Coinone, one of South Korea's crypto exchanges, 5.2 billion won (US$3.49 million) and impose a three-month partial business suspension over lapses in customer verification obligations and transactions with unregistered partners.
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[2026-04-13 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war
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[2026-04-13 20:08 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-13 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nouriel Roubini predicted the 2008 financial crisis – now he says an explosion of hi-tech will be unlike anything mankind has ever seen, trivialising near-term headwinds
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[2026-04-13 20:06 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nouriel Roubini predicted the 2008 financial crisis – now he says an explosion of hi-tech will be unlike anything mankind has ever seen, trivialising near-term headwinds
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[2026-04-13 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Exhibitors and international trade buyers reaffirm Southeast Asia's leading furniture trade fair as a key industry marketplace
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[2026-04-13 19:59 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-13 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: JR East’s decision to remove toilet paper at some unmanned stations underscores the financial pressures on rural rail services
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[2026-04-13 19:55 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: JR East’s decision to remove toilet paper at some unmanned stations underscores the financial pressures on rural rail services
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[2026-04-13 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: United States President Donald Trump’s planned naval blockade of Iran would further cripple international shipping, exacerbating the energy crisis roiling the global economy, analysts warn.
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[2026-04-13 19:34 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A lot of things make Lauren Sánchez Bezos ridiculously happy. Helicopters. Fashion. Protecting the narwhal. Her little sister, Elena. Her five best girlfriends. And, of course, her husband, Jeff Bezos.
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[2026-04-13 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A “study support” business has been fined $500,000 for providing cheating services to Australian university students, in a landmark victory for the regulator.
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[2026-04-13 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: In four odd years, everything will change for Australians on Ozempic. The weight loss wonder drug will go from costing about $300 a month for private patients, depending on the dosage, to a small fraction of that.
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[2026-04-13 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Nobody really budgets for a financial car crash in April. But that’s exactly what millions of Americans are dealing with this year.
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[2026-04-13 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ROME — Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana said on Monday that it had appointed the former Gucci boss Stefano Cantino as its co-chief executive, part of a management shake-up as it seeks to refinance its debt.
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[2026-04-13 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Dubai developer Sobha Realty has entered Abu Dhabi with the launch of a Dh40 billion ($10.9 billion) residential project, with its managing director expecting a minimal long-term impact from the Iran war on the UAE's property market.
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[2026-04-13 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The bank will continue to invest in the UAE, alongside India, China and Singapore, says Surendra Rosha, co-CEO for Asia and the Middle East
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[2026-04-13 19:00 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The bank will continue to invest in the UAE, alongside India, China and Singapore, says Surendra Rosha, co-CEO for Asia and the Middle East
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[2026-04-13 18:52 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A popular pre-loved fashion market was abruptly shut down by police on Sunday morning over an ongoing trespassing dispute, leaving stallholders to chase refunds with organisers.
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[2026-04-13 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardingly College Vietnam Joint Stock Company, in collaboration with Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank), officially announces the launch of a Financial–Education solution named "World Ready," exclusively designed for parents of students at Ardingly College Vietnam. This innovative financial solution aims to support families seeking international education for their children by enabling long-term financial planning with peace of mind, while preserving their initial capital for future educational stages beyond
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[2026-04-13 18:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.
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[2026-04-13 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Treasury yields edged higher on Monday as the breakdown of negotiations between Iran and the U.S. clouded the inflation outlook once again.
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[2026-04-13 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Geopolitical tensions weigh on ‘durability of the recovery’, analyst says, as gains expected to diverge across cities and segments
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[2026-04-13 18:02 UTC+10:00] [second-hand home transactions] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Geopolitical tensions weigh on ‘durability of the recovery’, analyst says, as gains expected to diverge across cities and segments
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[2026-04-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol will depart for the United States on Monday to attend a series of international meetings and host investor briefings on the South Korean economy, his office said.
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[2026-04-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol met with his Polish counterpart Monday to discuss the impact of the Middle East conflict on energy supply chains, as well as other key areas of economic cooperation, the finance ministry said.
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[2026-04-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Food security is one of Beijing’s top policy goals – and that could spell trouble for countries dependent on Chinese sulphuric acid
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[2026-04-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Food security is one of Beijing’s top policy goals – and that could spell trouble for countries dependent on Chinese sulphuric acid
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[2026-04-13 17:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Monday and highlighted the two countries' shared democracy as Tusk expressed hope for continued cooperation in the defense and economic sectors.
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[2026-04-13 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Soaring costs for fuel and ice fail to dampen the mood as a wave of ‘revenge travel’ provides a much-needed economic boost
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[2026-04-13 17:50 UTC+10:00] [Buddhist calendar] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Soaring costs for fuel and ice fail to dampen the mood as a wave of ‘revenge travel’ provides a much-needed economic boost
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[2026-04-13 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Operadores trabajan junto a una pantalla que muestra el índice Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), a la derecha, y la tasa de cambio entre el dólar y el won surcoreano en la sala de operaciones de la sede del banco Hana en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el lunes 13 de abril de 2026.
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[2026-04-13 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Korean Air Co., South Korea's flag carrier, said Monday its first-quarter net profit rose 26 percent from a year ago, backed by solid passenger and cargo business performances.
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[2026-04-13 17:28 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Critical Resources is set to pull the trigger on a lithium exploration blitz across a five-kilometre corridor at its Corona pegmatite field in Ontario, Canada.
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