[2026-03-30 17:25 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Some Uber trips now cost 40 per cent more. These are the hardest-hit areas

Snippet: Uber trips from CBDs and wealthy pockets of Sydney and Melbourne now cost as much as 39 per cent more than journeys of identical distance and duration booked in outer suburbs, under a new pricing model that disproportionately lifts prices in well-off areas.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/uber-price-overhaul-inner-city-riders-to-face-fares-up-to-40-percent-higher-20260330-p5zjzj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-30 17:10 UTC+10:00] [Brent crude oil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks fall with Asia as Iran conflict drives oil prices higher

Snippet: Most Asian markets retreat as surging oil prices fuel concerns over the economic and investment fallout

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3348360/hong-kong-stocks-fall-asia-iran-conflict-drives-oil-prices-higher

[2026-03-30 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: India flags slower growth, wider deficit as Iran war raises the stakes for New Delhi

Snippet: India has warned that its growth forecast of 7.0%–7.4% for the financial year ending March 2027 faces "considerable downside" risk due to rising energy costs and supply‑chain disruptions linked to the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/india-flags-slower-growth-wider-deficit-iran-war.html

[2026-03-30 17:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai Motor ramps up EV push in China amid US tariff pressure

Snippet: Korean auto giant targets 41,000 EV sales in China’s fiercely competitive, domestic-led market

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705719

[2026-03-30 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Brussels holidays] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Zoning in on Marolles, Brussels: ‘A friendly, cosmopolitan village where everyone is welcome’

Snippet: Beyond the Belgian capital’s more obvious sights lies a thriving district known for its classic Belgian cuisine, alternative art scene and gigantic flea market

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/mar/30/marolles-brussels-cosmopolitan-village

[2026-03-30 16:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean Air steps up aerospace, drone push with new Busan plant

Snippet: W200b investment targets UAVs, aircraft parts as Busan builds aviation hub

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705706

[2026-03-30 16:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG Display dominates Apple Watch OLED supply after JDI exit

Snippet: LG Display has effectively taken control of the OLED panel market for the Apple Watch after Japan Display Inc. exited the business amid financial struggles and restructuring.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705701

[2026-03-30 16:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: OCI secures $125m IFC funding for chip materials plant

Snippet: OCI Holdings said Monday its Malaysian unit, OCI TerraSus, has secured a $125 million financing agreement with the International Finance Corporation, the private-sector arm of the World Bank Group.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705696

[2026-03-30 16:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LS Cable rides AI power boom to record profit

Snippet: LS Cable & System reported its highest-ever profits in 2025, fueled by growing investment in power grid development and surging demand tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705688

[2026-03-30 16:23 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Millions of Aussies to suffer further after major bank's fresh rates warning

Snippet: Interest rates could peak at an 18-year high in a matter of months, according to modelling from one of Australia's biggest banks.Westpac, citing the continuing war in the Middle East and high oil prices, is now forecasting mortgage holders will be hit by three more rate hikes – in May, June and August – after already having two to start 2026.That is two more cash rate increases than previously predicted.LIVE UPDATES: Dezi Freeman was 'armed, wrapped in blanket' when shotWestpac

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/interest-rates-australia-westpac-predicts-rate-rises-us-israel-iran-war-fuel-crisis-australia/dc7f0d02-06b7-438d-b024-28850e6346ee

[2026-03-30 16:22 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: West Wits banks fuel supply as SA gold project gears for grid power

Snippet: West Wits Mining has taken aim at one of the market’s favourite risk topics – fuel supply – unveiling a multi-layered diesel security plan to keep its Qala Shallows underground gold operation in South Africa running smoothly while the site waits for a grid power connection.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/west-wits-banks-fuel-supply-as-sa-gold-project-gears-for-grid-power-20260330-p5zk03.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-30 16:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Fashion turns curator as brands build marketing territories beyond runways

Snippet: The fashion business is no longer confined to racks and runways. Increasingly, brands are staging exhibitions, commissioning architecture and curating immersive spaces to deepen their narratives — and draw consumers into something closer to a cultural experience than a shopping trip.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705674

[2026-03-30 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Tencent Cloud Partners with ComfyUI to Transform 3D Workflows in Open-Source AI

Snippet: HONG KONG, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced its partnership with ComfyUI, one of the world's most popular free, open–source, node–based visual AI platform for generative content creation. Through this collaboration, ComfyUI integrates Tencent HY 3D Global as its native Partner Nodes, enabling millions of creators worldwide to seamlessly incorporate advanced 3D generation workflows into their pipelines.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705648

[2026-03-30 15:56 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The conga line of Australian companies suing to claw back Trump tariffs

Snippet: March 30, 2026 — 3:56pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/the-conga-line-of-australian-companies-suing-to-claw-back-trump-tariffs-20260330-p5zjuz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-30 15:54 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Australia to have another ‘crack’ at Indian trade deal

Snippet: March 30, 2026 15:54 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/australia-to-have-another-crack-at-indian-trade-deal/

[2026-03-30 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Webjet executives depart as legal battle and suitors loom

Snippet: Webjet chief executive Katrina Barry has resigned less than two years after taking the role, as a lawsuit from the online travel agent’s former legal boss heats up and suitors continue to buy up stock despite a rejected takeover offer last month.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/webjet-executives-depart-as-legal-battle-and-suitors-loom-20260330-p5zjvj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-30 15:24 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: How critical are Russia’s crude oil imports to Philippines?

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/things-to-know-russia-crude-oil-imports-philippines-middle-east-crisis/

[2026-03-30 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Former Commissioner Amielyn Limbona on WEF Asean 2026: ‘A platform where every woman’s voice matters’

Snippet: AS the Philippines prepares to host the highly anticipated Women Economic Forum (WEF) Asean 2026, Former Commissioner and Country Chair Amielyn “Asliyah” Limbona shares her vision for what is set to become a defining global gathering — one that elevates Filipina leadership and strengthens the country’s voice on the international stage.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/tmt-newswire/former-commissioner-amielyn-limbona-on-wef-asean-2026-a-platform-where-every-womans-voice-matters/2310135

[2026-03-30 15:15 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Did Anthony Albanese just cement a third interest rate hike in May by cutting the fuel excise?

Snippet: Injecting $1.5bn via petrol subsidies into an inflated economy may change things for the Reserve Bank board at its next meeting

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/30/interest-rates-rba-fuel-excise-australia-albanese

[2026-03-30 15:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: WTO talks deadlock after Brazil blocks e-commerce deal

Snippet: World Trade Organization talks ended deadlocked early Monday as Brazil blocked a bid by the US and ‌other countries to extend a moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions, dealing a fresh blow to the embattled trade body.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705585

[2026-03-30 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair boosts senior high school graduates’ employability

Snippet: THE Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday rolled out the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) across three key public schools in Metro Manila to eliminate the steep financial and bureaucratic barriers facing graduating Senior High School (SHS) students.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/tmt-newswire/bagong-pilipinas-serbisyo-fair-boosts-senior-high-school-graduates-employability/2310132

[2026-03-30 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Ask the Tax Whiz] Key tax incentives for investors in the Philippines

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/business/ask-tax-whiz-incentives-foreign-investors-philippines/

[2026-03-30 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cebuana Lhuillier drives Philippines’ growing influence in global microinsurance

Snippet: ACROSS many developing economies, financial vulnerability often stems from a single unexpected event. A medical emergency, a natural disaster, or the loss of income can quickly erase years of progress for families without financial protection.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/tmt-newswire/cebuana-lhuillier-drives-philippines-growing-influence-in-global-microinsurance/2310130

[2026-03-30 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Asian currencies weaken against dollar amid market volatility

Snippet: Asian currencies remained under pressure against the US dollar, with South Korea’s won weakening to about 1,515 per dollar, near its lowest levels in years.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/asian-currencies-weaken-against-dollar-amid-market-volatility

[2026-03-30 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares decline as oil prices soar amid the war in Iran, echoing last week's Wall Street drop

Snippet: Dealers work near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), right, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-war-oil-trump-iran-1aef947ecb395c3bb97fcdb5ed3826f1

[2026-03-30 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: MegazoneCloud and AVITA, a leading AI avatar company, partner to bring physical AI to market

Snippet: Co-development of physical AI services integrating AI avatars and autonomous robots Exploration of applications across retail, finance, manufacturing and public sectors

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705560

[2026-03-30 13:45 UTC+10:00] [Hangzhou Diagens Biotechnology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese company to use AI-powered chromosome testing to boost profits and fast track IVF

Snippet: China’s falling fertility rate sees spike in demand for assisted reproduction as biotech firm raises US$101 million after Hong Kong listing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3348335/chinese-company-use-ai-powered-chromosome-testing-boost-profits-and-fast-track-ivf

[2026-03-30 13:43 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran and could seize Kharg Island ‘easily’

Snippet: US president tells Financial Times his ‘preference would be to take the oil’ but that ‘some stupid people back in the US say: “why are you doing that?”’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/30/iran-war-live-updates-trump-oil-kharg-island-houthis-israel-lebanon-middle-east

[2026-03-30 13:38 UTC+10:00] [Transport] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Two of Australia’s largest sources of jet fuel could be cut off as South Korea and China eye restrictions

Snippet: South Korea’s transport ministry says domestic airlines have asked authorities to redirect export-bound jet fuel back to the local market amid a supply crunch

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/30/australia-jet-fuel-crisis-south-korea-china-restrictions

[2026-03-30 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: US could capture Iran’s Kharg Island ‘to take the oil’ – Trump

Snippet: President Donald Trump is not ruling out the possibility of US forces seizing Iran’s key export hub on Kharg Island in order to take control of the Islamic Republic’s oil exports, he said in an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636697-tump-take-iran-oil/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-30 12:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Finance ministry, Exim Bank review W10tr policy financing execution amid Middle East tensions

Snippet: The government has reviewed measures to ensure the swift execution of a 10 trillion-won ($6.6 billion) policy financing program prepared to respond to the prolonged conflict in the Middle East, the finance ministry said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705392

[2026-03-30 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Petron eyes more Russian oil

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Petron Corporation on Monday said that it may continue to purchase Russian oil to augment the country’s fuel supply if the war in the Middle East continues.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/business/corporate-news/petron-eyes-more-russian-oil/2310114

[2026-03-30 12:32 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: A million dollars more: Inner Brisbane house blitzes 2023 price in auction marathon

Snippet: A Brisbane character home has sold for more than $1 million above its 2023 price, fetching $2.85 million after a marathon 90-minute auction that defied growing fears of a market slowdown.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/a-million-dollars-more-inner-brisbane-house-blitzes-2023-price-in-auction-marathon-20260330-p5zjs1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-30 12:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: New survey reveals money mistake one-in-five Australians regret

Snippet: One-in-five Australians regret not taking out private health insurance after being stung by an unexpected medical expense.A new survey by comparison website Finder has revealed 12 per cent of Australians felt the regret when faced with a minor health matter such as a dental visit, while seven per cent wished they had taken out cover after they were faced with a major health issue.Finder personal finance and insurance specialist Taylor Blackburn said a lack of insurance has forced some Australians

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/money-news-new-research-finds-oneinfive-australians-regret-not-taking-out-private-health-insurance/e973c702-a104-4ec6-a284-d45f07b8136e

[2026-03-30 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump is floundering as he looks to chicken out

Snippet: March 30, 2026 — 11:58am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/trump-is-floundering-as-he-looks-to-chicken-out-20260330-p5zjrm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-30 11:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee's approval rating remains unchanged at 62.2%: poll

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating remained unchanged from a week earlier, a poll showed Monday, as growing economic uncertainty overshadowed the government's efforts to improve people's livelihoods.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705287

[2026-03-30 11:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG Innotek forges partnership with US software firm for physical AI

Snippet: LG Innotek Co., an electronic component manufacturing unit of LG Group, said Monday it has forged a partnership with Applied Intuition, a US-based software firm, in line with efforts to bolster the physical artificial intelligence business.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705265

[2026-03-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: China’s ‘teapot’ oil refineries keep economy brewing – but surging crude prices leave them strained

Snippet: The factories, which buy cheap crude and turn it into fuel, are struggling as higher oil prices threaten their razor-sharp margins

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/30/china-teapot-refineries-crude-oil-iran-war

[2026-03-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Vantage Point] When fuel stops being a cost and becomes a constraint

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/voices/thought-leaders/vantage-point-when-fuel-stops-cost-becomes-constraint/

[2026-03-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: G7 ministers gather for economic talks amid demands for clarity on US war plans

Snippet: As fuel prices soar, governments around the world are scrambling to find solutions. Source: AAP / Owen Humphreys

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/g7-ministers-to-tackle-financial-fallout-amid-calls-for-clarity-on-middle-east-war-plans/bgcxlokck

[2026-03-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: A fuel excise cut is on its way, but is it a big 'mistake' for Australian households?

Snippet: Panic buying has seen prices soar by 18 to 27.8 cents per litre in one week across Australia's five largest cities, the consumer watchdog has found. Source: AAP / Darren England

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/a-fuel-excise-cut-is-on-its-way-but-heres-why-it-could-drive-up-inflation/dg3htxrk1

[2026-03-30 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Central] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong restaurateurs revamp traditional dining as closures reshape industry

Snippet: Shifting dining habits and cross-border competition are forcing legacy brands like Maxim’s to reinvent themselves to stay relevant

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3348310/hong-kong-restaurateurs-revamp-traditional-dining-closures-reshape-industry

[2026-03-30 09:16 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The $36 million loss behind greyhound racing in WA

Snippet: Western Australia will lose more than $36 million in economic value across 2026 due to greyhound racing according to a new cost-benefit analysis, released as a standing committee into the industry begins this week.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/the-36-million-loss-behind-greyhound-racing-in-wa-20260326-p5zixu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-30 08:52 UTC+10:00] [HSBC] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK’s PM Starmer to host industry leaders for Middle East war talks on Monday

Snippet: Participants at the talks will include government and military officials alongside energy, shipping, finance and insurance sector leaders

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3348327/uks-pm-starmer-host-industry-leaders-middle-east-war-talks-monday

[2026-03-30 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NYC Alliance signs 11-year lease at 1441 Broadway in Midtown

Snippet: NYC Alliance, a global player in branded and private-label apparel design and distribution, signed an 11-year lease for 50,000 square feet at LH Charney’s 1441 Broadway.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/29/business/nyc-alliance-signs-11-year-lease-at-1441-broadway-in-midtown/

[2026-03-30 08:16 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Apple almost went broke – now it's celebrating 50 years

Snippet: Greg "Joz" Joswiak, Senior Vice President Worldwide Marketing, Apple. From his interview with Today tech expert Trevor Long. X Facebook Mail Apple is now one of the most valuable companies in the world — a market capitalisation of more than $3.5 trillion — but a core part of Apple's history is the time it almost went broke.As the company marks its 50th anniversary, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, Greg Joswiak, spoke exclusively to 9News to reflect on 50

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/technology/apple-almost-went-broke--now-its-celebrating-50-years/0a597f3d-d703-45c4-9a75-44602dec6a8e

[2026-03-30 08:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Health care fraud whistleblowers could make millions as Bessent cracks down on sprawling scams

Snippet: Uncle Sam needs you to help crush the billion-dollar health care fraud gangs.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/29/business/scott-bessent-launches-crackdown-on-health-care-fraud-after-somali-scam-scandal-in-minnesota/

[2026-03-30 07:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The price of coffee is skyrocketing faster than all other groceries — and the reason goes way beyond tariffs

Snippet: The price of coffee is increasing faster than any other household grocery, and it’s not just tariffs driving the surge — bad weather, war and a frenzy of market traders are also to blame for the rise.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/29/us-news/the-price-of-coffee-is-skyrocketing-faster-than-all-other-groceries-and-the-reason-goes-way-beyond-tariffs/

[2026-03-30 07:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Major Wall Street powerhouse weighs southern move as Mamdani-led tax threats swirl

Snippet: A major Wall Street powerhouse is weighing a southern escape as New York City’s new mayor talks about soaking big business with taxes, according to a report published Sunday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/29/us-news/major-wall-street-powerhouse-weighs-southern-move-as-mamdani-led-tax-threats-swirl/

[2026-03-30 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Measures to provide services without interruption during season - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government has prepared a comprehensive programme to stabilise the economy in the face of global challenges and steps have also been taken to provide services without interruption during the festive season, Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/30/local/974826/measures-to-provide-services-without-interruption-during-season/