Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-27 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen talk after reaching a trade deal at the Trump Turnberry golf course in Turnberry, Scotland Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
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[2026-03-26 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: In Boca Raton, gated communities practically outnumber grocery stores. But the Cipriani family — famous for their New York City restaurants and Harry’s Bar in Venice — is betting the market is ready for something different: a branded residential tower.
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[2026-03-26 23:47 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 95]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Petrol companies caught ripping off Australian drivers will now face fines of up to $100 million, as the government seeks to respond to growing anxiety about the fuel crisis sparked by the war in the Middle East.The Senate today voted to double the maximum fines the consumer watchdog can levy for misconduct, as calls for a reduction to the fuel excise and questions about the potential for rationing continued to swirl.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the
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[2026-03-26 23:42 UTC+10:00] [Italy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: ‘Misappropriation of financial resources’ from actor, 90, tracked to property, vineyards and olive groves in Tuscany
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[2026-03-26 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: DUBAI, UAE, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dubai has recorded its highest ever ranking on the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) at seventh place globally underscoring the Emirate's accelerating rise among the world's most influential financial hubs and its importance in the global financial system.
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[2026-03-26 23:35 UTC+10:00] [banking] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Latest index underscores Hong Kong’s role as a leading global finance hub, with strength in fintech, banking and insurance
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[2026-03-26 23:31 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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[2026-03-26 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The Iran war and its impact on the global energy market will keep headline U.S. inflation this year well above the Federal Reserve's projections, possibly necessitating policy action, according to a key global policy group.
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[2026-03-26 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Philippine Defense Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro Jr, calls for the Strait of Hormuz to be 'opened immediately' but wishes to determine the conditions for its reopening based on the expectations of economic stakeholders, particularly insurers.
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[2026-03-26 22:31 UTC+10:00] [Pony AI] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Partners aim to operate thousands of robotaxis in various European cities over the next few years after starting in Zagreb, Croatia, ‘soon’
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[2026-03-26 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Fears of economic strain are growing across Europe as the United States-Israel war on Iran nears the one-month mark.
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[2026-03-26 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The World Trade Organization’s 166 members opened a key ministerial conference in Cameroon’s capital on Thursday, sharply divided over the future of the institution as geopolitical tensions, protectionism and the fallout from the Middle East war cast a shadow over global trade.
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[2026-03-26 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The New York Stock Exchange is seen in New York, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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[2026-03-26 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Oil is used to power the supply chain, from machines that manufacture a cell phone to diesel that powers a truck
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[2026-03-26 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has warned of an impending global recession if the US-Israeli war on Iran drags on and oil prices remain above $100 a barrel. The stark prediction comes just weeks after Fink framed the conflict as a good long-term investment opportunity.
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[2026-03-26 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LEADERS from government, technology and multiple industries convened on March 24 for Filipinnovation-powered by Concentrix, an exclusive business summit advancing national dialogue on digital transformation and cyber resilience in the domestic market.
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[2026-03-26 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Indonesia's fintech lending (P2P lending) industry continues to demonstrate strong growth. Data from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) shows that outstanding loans from fintech lending reached IDR 98.54 trillion as of January 2026, growing 25.52% year-on-year.
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[2026-03-26 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Liaoning province] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Czech brand’s mainland sales declined from 341,000 in 2018 to around 15,000 last year as domestic carmakers’ EVs won market share
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[2026-03-26 21:24 UTC+10:00] [Sudan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Market in North Darfur and truck carrying civilians in North Kordofan hit as civil war approaches fourth year
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[2026-03-26 21:22 UTC+10:00] [Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Beijing-based company had a challenging 2025 after local e-commerce giant JD.com jumped into food and grocery deliveries
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[2026-03-26 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Thursday revised down its growth forecast for South Korea to 1.7 percent this year amid a prolonged conflict in the Middle East, according to Seoul's finance ministry.
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[2026-03-26 21:07 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: OECD says the Middle East war will test the world’s resilience with Australia expected to suffer from higher rates and inflation
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[2026-03-26 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has downgraded its outlook for the eurozone, warning that the Middle East war is driving up energy prices and fuelling inflation.
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[2026-03-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The Reserve Bank has signalled it will push up interest rates even if the war in Iran delivers a short-term financial hit as a new report predicts Australia will be one of the world’s fastest growing economies with some of the highest inflation this year and next.
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[2026-03-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: It’s still not clear who was behind Monday’s perfectly timed bets on stocks and oil that came just minutes before President Trump signaled a pause on Iran attacks – but the resulting windfall was likely worth between $40 million and $50 million, On The Money has learned.
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[2026-03-26 20:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: KT&G on Thursday reiterated the importance of giving back to its shareholders, underscoring the company’s efforts to bolster its presence in the global market and initiatives to upgrade its corporate value.
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[2026-03-26 20:12 UTC+10:00] [lidar sensor makers] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hesai will spend US$28.9 million this year to design and manufacture ‘eyes and muscles’ for robots, creating a new growth engine
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[2026-03-26 20:11 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: EU lawmakers are expected to back a deal but will want to implement safeguards
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[2026-03-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing could also spearhead areas like AI governance and play greater role in promoting economic prosperity, he adds
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[2026-03-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics books] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Henry Ford changed the face of industry forever – what kind of economic model do Musk’s methods presage?
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[2026-03-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Xue Lan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Stronger oversight needed as unchecked AI risks undermining jobs and data security, government advisers urge at the Boao Forum for Asia
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[2026-03-26 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The U.S. and Israeli war on Iran is having a catastrophic impact on the global economy, European members of the G7 have warned ahead of a key summit on Thursday.
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[2026-03-26 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Australia’s high rate of inflation is coming under more pressure as big transport companies including Uber, Qantas and Australia Post increase their prices in response to rising fuel costs.
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[2026-03-26 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Donald Trump started a reckless war against Iran with no plan for victory. Now, a month into a conflict ravaging the global economy, he has no strategy to get out of it. That was the grim and refreshingly honest message from Germany’s defence minister during a visit to Canberra on Thursday.
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[2026-03-26 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BEIJING, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When the 2026 Global South Financiers Forum opened on Wednesday, officials, bankers, business leaders and representatives of international organizations from more than 30 countries and regions gathered here with the aim of joining hands to bolster more inclusive and sustainable financial cooperation.
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[2026-03-26 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The affected coastline officially stretches about 165 kilometres, with navy crews, drones and specialised vessels deployed to contain and recover hydrocarbon residues. The pollution matters because crude has continued to reach public beaches and fishing areas, raising concern among residents, tourism operators and coastal communities already facing economic losses. The federal government says it is still carrying out a technical and scientific investigation to identify the source of the spill, while President Claudia Sheinbaum has suggested a private operator may
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[2026-03-26 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: In line with National Women’s Month, 64 aspiring women seafarers from various maritime schools took part in a special pre-employment orientation seminar for women cadets, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Thursday.
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[2026-03-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Venezuela’s Chacao municipality, in eastern Caracas, has introduced two robotic dogs named Turbo and Voltio as part of a new public security programme unveiled in March 2026. The AI-powered machines, presented by Mayor Gustavo Duque, are expected to patrol plazas and other public areas, especially at night, using high-resolution cameras and motion sensors to send live images back to the municipal command centre.
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[2026-03-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s economy is more resilient than most, but a decline in global demand sparked by the war would hurt Chinese exporters, analyst warns
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[2026-03-26 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: DANANG, Vietnam, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As global travel patterns continue to evolve, "bleisure" travel, which combines business trips with leisure experiences, has become a significant trend in the hospitality industry. According to the 2026 Travel Outlook Report by Agoda, 76% of business travelers across Asia-Pacific plan to combine work trips with leisure time.
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[2026-03-26 18:19 UTC+10:00] [Politics / WA] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The Pilbara’s mining industry could face its first industrial action in 40 years, with the Electrical Trade Union threatening to strike if a deal to improve pay for up to 60 BHP workers is not reached.
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[2026-03-26 18:13 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Labor has intervened to secure regional fuel supply chains in one of the most drastic market interventions since petrol rationing during WWII, as Energy Minister Chris Bowen forces suppliers to sell to independent regional service stations that are running on empty.
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[2026-03-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China is pushing firms to release their fertiliser reserves in time for the vital spring planting season, as supplies of key inputs tighten
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[2026-03-26 17:46 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Pacgold Limited has substantially expanded its exploration footprint at its St George gold-antimony project in Far North Queensland, with recent surface sampling defining a mineralised corridor stretching more than 30 kilometres.
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[2026-03-26 17:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: KB Financial Group shareholders approved a 7.5 trillion won ($5 billion) capital reserve reduction on Thursday, clearing the way for a larger pool of tax-free shareholder payouts.
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[2026-03-26 17:41 UTC+10:00] [Housing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Homebuyers lose confidence amid higher rates and Iran war-linked price rises across the economy, buyers agent says
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[2026-03-26 17:39 UTC+10:00] [Zhao Leji] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing will continue promoting free trade, openness and a sound legal system for business, top legislator says
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[2026-03-26 17:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-03-26 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Oil prices have been gripped by volatility since the U.S.-Iran war began nearly four weeks ago.
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[2026-03-26 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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