[2026-04-01 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Large Japanese companies are more optimistic despite Iran conflict, but analysts say this may not last

Snippet: Large Japanese manufacturers indicated their highest level of business optimism in over four years, despite uncertainties brought about from the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/japan-business-sentiment-improves-in-tankan-survey.html

[2026-04-01 16:34 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: LIST: Bank schedules for Holy Week 2026

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/list-bank-schedules-for-holy-week-2026/

[2026-04-01 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: Trump's $10 billion lawsuit is just one problem facing the BBC's new boss

Snippet: This report is from this week's CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter, which brings you expert insights on the most critical business stories in Britain. You can subscribe here.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/bbc-director-general-matt-brittin-starts-amid-trump-lawsuit.html

[2026-04-01 16:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US official spotlights shipbuilding cooperation in Seoul, renews concerns over Network Act

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707731

[2026-04-01 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Lakers pick up 50th win of season with victory over Cavaliers

Snippet: The Lakers didn’t need Luka Doncic to take care of business in Monday night’s win over the Wizards as he served his one-game suspension because of an accumulation of technical fouls

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/01/sports/lakers-beat-cavaliers-127-113-in-los-angeles/

[2026-04-01 16:23 UTC+10:00] [Ana Bensi] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fidel Castro’s grandson backs capitalism and Trump deal, slams Cuba leader

Snippet: Sandro Castro said most ‘Cubans want to be capitalist, not communist’ amid worsening power outages and an economic crisis

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3348622/fidel-castros-grandson-backs-capitalism-and-trump-deal-slams-cuba-leader

[2026-04-01 16:21 UTC+10:00] [Hudson Institute] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pakistan eyes Gulf investment, defence deals in return for playing peacemaker in Iran war

Snippet: If Islamabad can successfully carry off the talks, it stands a chance of bringing in much-needed investments and weapon sales, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3348621/pakistan-eyes-gulf-investment-defence-deals-return-playing-peacemaker-iran-war

[2026-04-01 16:03 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Kmart, Shein sued by Aussie fashion label Sabo Skirt for allegedly ripping off designs

Snippet: Brisbane-based Australian fashion label Sabo Skirt has taken Shein, Kmart and 15 other brands to the Federal Court for allegedly copying dozens of its clothing designs, as design “duping” continues at pace.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/kmart-shein-sued-by-aussie-fashion-label-sabo-skirt-for-allegedly-ripping-off-designs-20260401-p5zkn1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-01 15:42 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Work longer shifts: one big business’s idea of a helping hand

Snippet: April 1, 2026 — 3:42pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/save-on-fuel-by-working-longer-shifts-one-big-business-idea-of-a-helping-hand-20260401-p5zklz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-01 14:55 UTC+10:00] [Jim Chalmers] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Anthony Albanese to address nation on Wednesday night as treasurer announces Covid-era support measures

Snippet: Prime minister to deliver address live at 7pm AEDT as Jim Chalmers says Iran war having ‘extreme impact on global economy’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/01/chalmers-says-small-business-paying-the-price-for-middle-east-conflict-as-he-unveils-support-measures

[2026-04-01 14:51 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Healthscope landlords offer break-up deal with private equity

Snippet: Healthscope’s private landlords have proposed to break up Australia’s second-largest private hospital operator, with a private equity group among the new owners, after failing to reach a deal with receivers over proposed rent reductions.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/healthscope-landlords-offer-break-up-deal-with-private-equity-20260401-p5zkmp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-01 14:44 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Not an April Fool’s joke: P6-billion SM Harrison Plaza set for 2027 opening

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/sm-harrison-plaza-opening-2027/

[2026-04-01 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump wages war on California insurance giants over wildfire payouts: ‘Horrendous companies’

Snippet: President Trump took aim at insurance giant State Farm and other providers by accusing them of abandoning Southern Californians devastated by last year’s wildfires.In a scathing Truth Social post on Tuesday, Trump singled out State Farm, calling the company and others like it “horrendous” for failing homeowners who had faithfully paid premiums for years.“People have been paying them large premiums for years, only to find that when tragedy struck, these horrendous companies were not there to help!” the president wrote.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/us-news/trump-wages-war-on-california-insurance-giants-over-wildfire-payouts-while-teasing-probe-horrendous-companies/

[2026-04-01 14:27 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: A growing crisis coming to a screen near you

Snippet: No matter what you are watching on television on Wednesday night (unless you’re on Netflix), at the stroke of 7pm, Anthony Albanese will be live on screens for the first national address by a prime minister since March 2020.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/a-growing-crisis-coming-to-a-screen-near-you-20260401-p5zkm6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-01 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Synpulse Appoints Returning Leader Patrick Becher as COO to Drive Agentic Operating Model

Snippet: ZURICH, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Synpulse, a leading financial service consultancy, has appointed Patrick Becher as its new Chief Operating Officer, marking a significant milestone in strengthening global operations and accelerating the firm's evolution into an AI‑native consulting and technology leader.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707605

[2026-04-01 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The Dow surges more than 1,100 points as Wall Street soars to its best day since last spring

Snippet: NEW YORK — US stocks surged to their best day since last spring, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 1,125 points on Tuesday as doubt swung back to hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/business/foreign-business/the-dow-surges-more-than-1100-points-as-wall-street-soars-to-its-best-day-since-last-spring/2312175

[2026-04-01 14:03 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Iran war shows dollar’s grip starting to slip on Asia

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/iran-war-shows-dollars-grip-starting-to-slip-on-asia/

[2026-04-01 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US Dept of Agriculture wants to expand access to PH market

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will lead a trade mission to the Philippines in April to expand market access for at least 58 American farmers, ranchers, and producers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/news/us-dept-of-agriculture-wants-to-expand-access-to-ph-market/2312195

[2026-04-01 13:51 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Lindian lands $100M to fully fund Malawian rare earths production

Snippet: Lindian Resources has landed a hefty $100 million to fully fund its rare earths production ambitions in Malawi, establishing a debt-free pathway to production at its Kangankunde mine. The fresh cash will also pay for its downstream processing facility in Kazakhstan.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/lindian-lands-100m-to-fully-fund-malawian-rare-earths-production-20260401-p5zknn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-01 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Outstanding govt debt hits a record P18.16T in Feb

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The government’s outstanding debt hit a new record high in February driven primarily by additional domestic borrowing to fund national development projects.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/business/outstanding-govt-debt-hits-a-record-p1816t-in-feb/2312191

[2026-04-01 13:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US consumer confidence rises, but job openings, hiring drop sharply

Snippet: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- US consumer confidence unexpectedly edged up in March, but households remained downbeat on the labor market and anticipated higher inflation over the next 12 months amid a surge in gasoline prices and ‌continued tariff pass-through.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707506

[2026-04-01 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 2026 Net-Zero Taiwan and Energy Taiwan to Open in October

Snippet: Showcasing Taiwan's Largest Trade Hub for Net-Zero and Renewable Energy Solutions

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707488

[2026-04-01 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Bank of Japan survey finds business sentiments improving

Snippet: A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index chart at a securities firm Monday, March 23, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-economy-boj-inflation-rates-trump-0160ffb35fe09b8229ceafdcbe6b2c6d

[2026-04-01 13:14 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japanese banks to share data on fraudulent accounts from April 2027

Snippet: Japan's banking industry will begin sharing data on fraudulent accounts from April 2027 to curb scam-related losses, Masahiko Kato, new chairperson of the Japanese Bankers Association, said in a recent interview.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/01/banks-share-fraudulent-account/

[2026-04-01 13:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul launches new consultation body of top finance officials for macroeconomic response

Snippet: A new policy consultation council of the country's top finance officials kicked off Wednesday in a bid to bolster cooperation among economy-related authorities in devising macroeconomic policies amid heightening global uncertainties, government officials said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707453

[2026-04-01 13:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea now in World Government Bond Index: minister

Snippet: South Korea joined the World Government Bond Index on Wednesday, the finance chief said, expressing hopes that the inclusion will help stabilize the country's foreign exchange and financial markets.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707448

[2026-04-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Underwater high-speed rail? Why China is building vast tunnels beneath the waves

Snippet: China is building new high-speed rail lines that dive underneath major waterways, providing fast services without disrupting shipping traffic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348533/how-china-building-faster-high-speed-railways-using-vast-underwater-tunnels

[2026-04-01 12:58 UTC+10:00] [residential development] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vanke posts record 88.56 billion yuan loss as China property market woes linger

Snippet: Result marks mainland Chinese property developer’s second consecutive full-year loss

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3348596/vanke-posts-record-8856-billion-yuan-loss-china-property-market-woes-linger

[2026-04-01 12:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Blasts sow panic in Burundi's main city after arsenal fire

Snippet: NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) -- Multiple explosions ripped through the city of Bujumbura after a fire broke out late Tuesday at a military arsenal in Burundi's economic capital, an army spokesperson said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707422

[2026-04-01 12:41 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Dateline banks $50m as institutions back California gold

Snippet: Sydney-based Dateline Resources has completed a $50 million placement to leading institutional investors, with more than 95 per cent of the funds raised from financial institutions.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/dateline-banks-50m-as-institutions-back-california-gold-20260401-p5zkmg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-01 12:39 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: ‘Team Australia’: big business urged to help in crisis

Snippet: April 1, 2026 12:39 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/team-australia-big-business-urged-to-help-in-crisis/

[2026-04-01 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Surfin Meta Digital Technology signs MOU with the Philippine Social Security System to explore digital financial service enhancements

Snippet: DAVOS, Switzerland, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philippines Social Security System (SSS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Singapore-based fintech firm Surfin Meta Digital Technology (Surfin) outlining areas of collaboration to modernize and digitally enable selected SSS financial service programs. The MOU serves as a framework for cooperation, with both parties identifying opportunities to improve service delivery for members, pensioners, and their beneficiaries, while supporting financial inclusion and operational efficiency across the national pension and social insurance system.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707355

[2026-04-01 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian stocks jump after Wall Street soars on renewed hopes of Iran war end

Snippet: A screen displays financial information on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-war-oil-trump-iran-80a8391c0729872ae2a486526dbc8abd

[2026-04-01 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Stock market rallies following news war in Iran could soon end

Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-01/an-ebullient-feeling-as-markets-price-in-an-end-to-the-iran-war/106520326

[2026-04-01 11:59 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump is ready to back down – but should we believe him?

Snippet: April 1, 2026 — 11:59am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/trump-is-ready-to-back-down-but-should-we-believe-him-20260401-p5zkih.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-01 11:53 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Fuel prices fall as Australian servos fast-track excise cuts

Snippet: Petrol prices in Australia’s biggest cities began falling on Wednesday as retailers moved unexpectedly early to pass on the federal government’s 26¢-a-litre excise cut in part or in full, even before most sites have depleted existing stocks and bought new fuel at cheaper prices.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/fuel-prices-fall-as-australian-servos-fast-track-excise-cuts-20260401-p5zkjl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-01 11:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gas prices eclipse $4 a gallon in the US, the highest since 2022

Snippet: NEW YORK — US gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday, as the Iran war continues to push fuel prices higher worldwide.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/business/foreign-business/gas-prices-eclipse-4-a-gallon-in-the-us-the-highest-since-2022/2312150

[2026-04-01 11:49 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: US slams Australia’s streaming quotas, PBS in new list of trade grievances

Snippet: Washington: The Trump administration has outlined serious concerns about the Albanese government’s new local content rules for streaming platforms and the “unfair” Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, in an escalation of US trade grievances against Australia.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/us-slams-australia-s-streaming-quotas-pbs-in-new-list-of-trade-grievances-20260401-p5zkjy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-01 11:30 UTC+10:00] [spy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘I’m not dumb’: Hong Kong’s London trade office manager denies running spy network

Snippet: Bill Yuen is accused of hiring UK Border Force officer Peter Wai to gather information about politicians and Hong Kong activists

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3348583/im-not-dumb-hong-kongs-london-trade-office-manager-denies-running-spy-network

[2026-04-01 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dodgers ‘Yoshi’ bobblehead, Shohei Ohtani pitching debut sends ticket prices soaring

Snippet: The gates to Dodger Stadium haven’t even opened yet, and the market has already spoken.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/sports/dodgers-yoshi-bobblehead-night-sends-ticket-prices-soaring/

[2026-04-01 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Owe the IRS? These programs can actually reduce what you pay—if you know how to ask

Snippet: If you’re sitting on a stack of unopened letters from the Department of the Treasury, you’re playing a losing game of chicken with the worst possible opponent.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/business/irs-debt-relief-programs-settlement-guide/

[2026-04-01 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Panthers score 8 seconds into game with Ottawa, fastest goal in team history

Snippet: Bill Zito, Florida Panthers president of hockey operations, right, speaks as Michael White, left, is introduced as Florida Panthers president of business operations, during a news conference, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/noah-gregor-panthers-fastest-goal-52fba2a42b0acc93be1d1dd61efeaa81

[2026-04-01 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Seafood industry pleads for public to buy local for Easter as fuel costs bite

Snippet: Peter Slater says fishers have worked hard to secure enough stock for Easter. (ABC Sunshine Coast: Jennifer Nichols)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-01/seafood-industry-calls-for-support-as-fuel-prices-bite/106512038

[2026-04-01 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Damning breakdown of California’s alleged fraud — and where your cash is being burned

Snippet: Herb Morgan has gone down the financial rabbit hole in his quest to be California’s next state controller.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/us-news/california-controller-candidate-claims-hes-uncovered-425m-in-potential-fraud-waste/

[2026-04-01 10:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: MLS local markets unlikely to get media rights back when Apple TV deal ends: NYCFC CEO

Snippet: New York City FC CEO Brad Sims doesn’t foresee the day that Major League Soccer ever returns to local market broadcast rights, even if it would benefit the club that he helps run.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/sports/mls-local-markets-unlikely-to-get-media-rights-back-when-apple-tv-deal-ends/

[2026-04-01 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Asean] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Middle East oil shock jolts EV demand, putting Chinese exports in fast lane

Snippet: Orders for Chinese NEVs are rising along with footfalls at EV dealerships both at home and overseas, according to Nomura analyst

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3348561/middle-east-oil-shock-jolts-ev-demand-putting-chinese-exports-fast-lane

[2026-04-01 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: How much Bitcoin should you buy without it bogarting up your portfolio?

Snippet: You open your brokerage app, stare at the crypto ticker, and the inevitable thought creeps in: Should I finally buy some of this stuff?

Read full article: https://nypost.com/business/how-much-bitcoin-should-beginners-buy/

[2026-04-01 10:23 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Chalmers faces recession, fuel mandate questions amid 'significant economic shock'

Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced three policies aimed at helping small businesses during the crisis brought about by the war in the Middle East. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/chalmers-faces-recession-fuel-mandate-questions-amid-significant-economic-shock/149nzr2mz

[2026-04-01 10:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: After Strait of Hormuz opens, turmoil would still last months, analysts say

Snippet: The effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz has blocked the flow of a substantial portion of the energy that powers the global economy.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/after-strait-of-hormuz-opens-turmoil-would-still-last-months-analysts-say

[2026-04-01 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Aaron Glenn obsessed with making good on his ‘unfinished’ Jets business

Snippet: PHOENIX — When Aaron Glenn took the Jets coaching job last year, he spoke about “unfinished business” he left as a player. He spoke about building the team into a consistent winner that could contend for Super Bowl titles.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/sports/aaron-glenn-obsessed-with-making-good-on-his-unfinished-jets-business/