Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Store closures in Beijing and Tianjin highlight mounting pressure from domestic rivals amid shifting consumer habits
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[2026-04-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Store closures in Beijing and Tianjin highlight mounting pressure from domestic rivals amid shifting consumer habits
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[2026-04-05 12:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A contemporary art space from Tanzania has brought East African perspectives to Seoul, as Rangi Gallery participates in Art OnO, an international art fair held at the Seoul Trade Exhibition and Convention Center, April 3-5.
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[2026-04-05 12:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Tesla ranked No. 1 in Korea’s imported car market in the first quarter, marking its first time taking the quarterly top spot.
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[2026-04-05 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: In what could become a key milestone in an unpopular US-Israeli war on Iran that has the world on the edge of economic catastrophe, a Republican senator from one America's reddest states has announced his opposition to continued action against Iran beyond 60 days from the Feb 28 commencement of hostilities -- unless Congress approves it.
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[2026-04-05 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: A number of companies in the UAE are making a concerted effort to support local, independent and small businesses amid ongoing regional conflict.
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[2026-04-05 11:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Kevin Warsh would like to start as Fed chairman yesterday, but his nomination as the head of the central bank remains in limbo.
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[2026-04-05 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city is moving beyond its traditional role to drive the nation’s financial and innovation future
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[2026-04-05 11:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city is moving beyond its traditional role to drive the nation’s financial and innovation future
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[2026-04-05 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: When Jake Bird arrived in a trade from the Rockies at last year’s deadline, he was looking forward to finding out what made the Yankees so good at making relief pitchers better.
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[2026-04-05 11:00 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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[2026-04-05 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda says the automaker will defend domestic production “at all costs.” (Photo by Takayuki Yao)
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[2026-04-05 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: A temporary halving of fuel taxes by the federal government has helped bring down soaring retail fuel prices, which have dropped about 30c per litre for unleaded petrol in recent days. Source: AAP / Joel Carrett
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[2026-04-05 09:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Few companies have managed to define how people use technology in their everyday lives as resoundingly as Apple.
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[2026-04-05 09:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Full-day forum linking climate solutions with economic opportunity will feature global ESG leaders, startup founders
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[2026-04-05 09:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Special lockers hold items for Meituan personnel to deliver. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)
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[2026-04-05 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-04-05 08:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: An influential oil industry trade association has lit a flame underneath Gov. Gavin Newsom for blaming soaring gas prices solely on the Trump Administration’s war in Iran.
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[2026-04-05 07:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
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[2026-04-05 06:39 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: For over a century, Sevenhill has crafted altar wine that blends devotion with tradition. Source: SBS / Lloyd Thornton
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[2026-04-05 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Business leaders and city officials in Savannah, Georgia — often described as one of America’s most picturesque destinations, known for its Spanish moss-draped oaks, waterfront views and ornate ironwork — say they are working to reclaim parts of the historic city from growing homelessness, encampments and public safety concerns.
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[2026-04-05 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The main assumption behind China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is that economic connectivity can be insulated from geopolitics. The war with Iran is not just a regional conflict; it strikes at the structural heart of the BRI vision by showing that the BRI corridors are deeply impacted by regional security shocks.
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[2026-04-05 05:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Retail investors have emerged as a key source of demand, becoming an increasingly important contributor to corporate financing for growth.
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[2026-04-05 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Lifestyle / Beauty] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: In the beauty sphere, a beautiful package doesn’t always mean a winning formula, but often, great design is a signal that what’s inside the box, tube or bottle is the business. Here are six favourites.
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[2026-04-05 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Black market cigarette prices have soared up to 50 per cent as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a series of major seizures and worsening violence in the nationwide tobacco war squeezes local supplies and leads to price gouging.
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[2026-04-05 04:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Polymarket removed a forum related to the rescue mission of U.S. military servicemembers amid political pressure, the latest sign of mounting scrutiny around prediction markets.
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[2026-04-05 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,
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[2026-04-05 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: GLOBAL use of artificial intelligence continued to expand in 2025, but uneven adoption between advanced and developing economies is widening a digital divide, according to a new report and statements from Microsoft Philippines.
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[2026-04-05 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: HUMAN behavior is a growing and persistent source of cyber incidents, and experts expect insider threats to rise even further.
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[2026-04-05 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PINOYS are making financial decisions faster than ever. Credit cards are approved online. Loans are evaluated in terms of monthly amortization. Insurance is often purchased when risk feels immediate. Promotions influence timing. Installment plans shape purchasing behavior.
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[2026-04-05 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A PHILIPPINE telecommunications group is expanding digital infrastructure and training initiatives to help universities prepare students for an economy increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), an executive said during a forum in Manila.
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[2026-04-05 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Hanamaruki Foods showcased its liquid shio koji products at Natural Products Expo West 2026 held early March in Anaheim, California.
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[2026-04-05 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-05 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-05 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: SEATTLE—Business owners in Washington state are worried that the recently passed “millionaires tax” will drive economic activity out—and even target them next.
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[2026-04-05 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: KYIV — A Russian drone hit a covered market in the eastern Ukrainian city of Nikopol on Saturday, killing five people and wounding 25, officials said, as Moscow pressed on with intensified daytime attacks.
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[2026-04-05 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Yankees and Marlins continue their series on Saturday, and new users can apply the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX for any baseball game on the card.
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[2026-04-05 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: The price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent across Europe since the start of the Middle East war highlighting the continent's dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of diesel on the car market.
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[2026-04-05 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: France is seeking to quadruple its stockpile of kamikaze drones and drastically expand missile arsenals by the end of the decade, Politico reported on Friday, citing a draft military planning law which describes the push as preparations for a “war economy.”
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[2026-04-05 00:30 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
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[2026-04-05 00:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines - Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr. has urged oil companies to voluntarily extend fuel discounts this Easter Sunday to help ease the burden on consumers still reeling from high fuel costs.
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[2026-04-05 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: A Russian drone attack on a market in southern Ukraine has killed five people and injured 21, including a 14-year-old girl, the prosecutor general's office says.
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[2026-04-05 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Ted McGinley said he’s managed to weather the peaks and valleys of show business thanks to his stable private life and a strong sense of thriftiness.
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[2026-04-04 23:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Democrat Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon has bashed the Trump administration over its handling of Epstein files, but documents released last month reveal his own son arranged a business meeting with the convicted pedo.
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[2026-04-04 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: Spain and four other European Union nations have called for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies in response to rising fuel prices due to the Middle East war, Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said Saturday.
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[2026-04-04 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Visitors to two-day Con-Con Hong Kong 2026 stock up on exclusive merchandise at booths and take pictures of the latest figurines
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[2026-04-04 22:45 UTC+10:00] [Medialink Group] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Visitors to two-day Con-Con Hong Kong 2026 stock up on exclusive merchandise at booths and take pictures of the latest figurines
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[2026-04-04 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: India has secured an Iranian oil shipment for the first time since 2019, which it says will help meet its energy requirements in the months to come amid global disruption.
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[2026-04-04 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Gail and David Sanders stand in front of their home which they have been trying to sell Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Olathe, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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[2026-04-04 22:03 UTC+10:00] [Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: Austria, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain want Brussels to impose a windfall tax on energy companies reaping profits from the war in Iran.
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