[2026-03-26 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: The oil market is in 'backwardation,' analysts say. Here’s what that means for energy prices

Snippet: Oil prices have been gripped by volatility since the U.S.-Iran war began nearly four weeks ago.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/market-trends-oil-futures-backwardation.html

[2026-03-26 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Why the Iran war is crashing gold prices

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/why-the-iran-war-is-crashing-gold-prices/

[2026-03-26 17:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US private credit woes spark misselling concerns: FSS chief

Snippet: South Korea’s top financial regulator on Thursday warned that misselling concerns tied to US private credit products are only beginning to surface, as uncertainty lingers over potential losses.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703518

[2026-03-26 17:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: K-beauty defies record foreign exodus

Snippet: Iran conflict fuels stock market selloff, but K-beauty stands out on export strength

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703511

[2026-03-26 17:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gov't to expand fuel tax cuts; diesel from 10 to 25%, gasoline from 7 to 15%

Snippet: South Korea will significantly expand its temporary fuel tax cut in a bid to ease the financial burden on consumers amid the prolonged conflict in the Middle East, the finance ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703501

[2026-03-26 16:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korean leader hosts Belarus' Lukashenko, Seoul notes deepening trilateral alignment

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/10703493

[2026-03-26 16:43 UTC+10:00] [Australian law] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Law firms investigate possible Australian cases after US jury finds Meta and YouTube designed addictive products

Snippet: Courts in Australia may be willing to hold social media companies accountable for real-world harm, lawyers say

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/mar/26/tech-companies-social-media-addictive-products-meta-youtube

[2026-03-26 16:40 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Qantas steps up flights to Europe as travellers scramble for options in Iran war

Snippet: Qantas will increase flights between Australia and Europe, as it responds to the strong demand driven by the fallout from the Iran war, which has led to thousands of flight cancellations by airlines using the Persian Gulf as a transit hub.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/qantas-steps-up-flights-to-europe-as-travellers-scramble-for-options-in-iran-war-20260326-p5zisx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-26 16:37 UTC+10:00] [French] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UN designates African slave trade as ‘gravest crime against humanity’

Snippet: US, Israel and Argentina opposed the UN measure, while Britain and EU member states abstained

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3347954/un-designates-african-slave-trade-gravest-crime-against-humanity

[2026-03-26 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Fire-ravaged shire demands fossil fuel companies foot climate disaster bill

Snippet: Councillor Lucas Maddock put forward the motion to make "big polluters" fund disaster recovery. (Supplied: Lucas Maddock)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/mount-alexander-shire-urges-fossil-fuel-companies-fund-recovery/106497378

[2026-03-26 16:27 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Premier1 zeroes in on gravity-driven WA gold drill targets

Snippet: Premier1 has sharpened its aim on a potential Murchison gold discovery at its Abbotts North project in Western Australia, with high-resolution gravity surveys confirming priority drill targets in the burgeoning gold region.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/premier1-zeroes-in-on-gravity-driven-wa-gold-drill-targets-20260326-p5zj0g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-26 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Price council endorses P50/kg price cap on imported rice

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) has endorsed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the Department of Agriculture's (DA) proposal for the imposition of a P50-per-kilogram (kg) price ceiling on imported rice for 30 days.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/business/price-council-endorses-p50kg-price-cap-on-imported-rice/2308092

[2026-03-26 16:24 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Petroleum companies sound alarm on Philippines’ limited fuel supply

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/petroleum-companies-sound-alarm-philippines-limited-fuel-supply/

[2026-03-26 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai eyes US growth with 36-model rollout by 2030

Snippet: CEO outlines $26b US investment, production expansion amid tariff pressures

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703437

[2026-03-26 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Highlights Top Asian Destinations for Work-from-Hotel Holidays

Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled its curated list of top destinations across Asia to blend work with play. According to Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook Report, more than one in three (76%) of surveyed business travelers plan to combine business trips with personal leisure.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703436

[2026-03-26 16:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Shinhan Financial chief secures second term amid global push

Snippet: Shinhan Financial Group shareholders on Thursday approved Jin Ok-dong for a second three-year term as chairman and CEO as it presses ahead with efforts to improve shareholder returns and expand overseas.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703432

[2026-03-26 16:08 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Osmond pitches Spanish critical minerals play to feed robotics boom

Snippet: In the world of junior exploration, having the right rocks is only half the battle when it comes to standing out from the pack.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/osmond-pitches-spanish-critical-minerals-play-to-feed-robotics-boom-20260326-p5zixk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-26 16:07 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: U.S.-Israeli war on Iran pushes consumers to reconsider fossil fuel alternatives

Snippet: Just weeks ago, the U.S. electric-car market looked moribund.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/03/26/energy/iran-war-consumers-fossil-fuels/

[2026-03-26 16:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hanwha Life’s sales spin-off pays off in scale, profit, quality

Snippet: Five years after spinning off its sales arm, Hanwha Life can hold up Hanwha Life Financial Services as proof that separating manufacturing and distribution can pay off. The unit has emerged as a major force in Korea’s general agency market through rapid gains in scale, profitability and sales quality.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703407

[2026-03-26 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK Telecom eyes return to 40% market share after hack setback

Snippet: SK Telecom CEO Jung Jai-hun said Thursday the company is aiming to bring its market share back to around 40 percent by year-end after last year’s slide that followed a hacking incident, backed by a return to net subscriber growth and stronger shareholder returns.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703405

[2026-03-26 15:56 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Cycling to work, staying home, cutting school hours: how the world is bracing handling the fuel crisis

Snippet: As the war in the Middle East throttles global fuel supplies for a third week, Australia is considering “light touch” ways to conserve fuel; encouraging people to work from home or use more public transport could be on the cards. Other countries have taken a different tack. Some nations – including countries that supply Australia with fuel products – have already implemented extreme steps such as four-day work weeks or even temporary school closures to head off crippling petrol, diesel

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/cycling-to-work-staying-home-cutting-school-hours-how-the-world-is-bracing-handling-the-fuel-crisis-20260326-p5ziuc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-26 15:55 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Qantas’ turbulence shows why Warren Buffett was wary of investing in airlines

Snippet: March 26, 2026 — 3:55pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/qantas-turbulence-shows-why-warren-buffett-was-wary-of-investing-in-airlines-20260326-p5zix9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-26 15:45 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Trump broke the oil market and everyone else will pay the price

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/trump-broke-the-oil-market-and-everyone-else-will-pay-the-price/

[2026-03-26 15:41 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Viking geophysics map giant tungsten targets in Nevada

Snippet: Viking Mines says its expanded geophysical survey has recently revealed a much bigger intrusive system at its Linka tungsten project in Nevada in the US, than was first believed. The revelation has set the stage for a better-informed June-quarter drilling campaign with plenty of blue-sky punch.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/viking-geophysics-map-giant-tungsten-targets-in-nevada-20260326-p5zj09.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-26 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Philippines suspends electricity market due to war on Iran

Snippet: The Philippines' energy market regulator said that it suspended the country's wholesale electricity spot market across all its three grids until further notice.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/philippines-suspends-electricity-market-due-war-iran

[2026-03-26 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares mostly fall and oil climbs on Iran war uncertainties

Snippet: Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), right, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-iran-oil-8118f58d75859b9fc74ab133fa9e8c3e

[2026-03-26 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ERC orders temporary WESM operations suspension

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Thursday announced the temporary suspension of operations of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market in all three grids in the country to help address the energy supply risk and price volatility due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/business/erc-orders-temporary-wesm-operations-suspension/2308069

[2026-03-26 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: GAC Philippines Lands Three Strategic Moves with ONE GAC 2.0 to Deepen Local Market Presence

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In early 2026, GAC continued its strong growth momentum in the Asia-Pacific region. Since late January, GAC INTERNATIONAL Philippines has focused on "brand renewal," completing a multi-faceted rollout—from strategy announcement and experience enhancement to channel mobilization—in just over a month. These efforts have laid a solid foundation for deepening local market engagement throughout the year.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703343

[2026-03-26 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: She Matters: Merck’s Women’s Health Summit champions health, economy, planet

Snippet: MERCK, a leading science and technology company, hosted its second “She Matters: Women’s Health Summit” at Conrad Manila, bringing together doctors, health care leaders, policymakers and advocates in a shared declaration and call-to-action to improve women’s health across every stage of life and planetary health.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/tmt-newswire/she-matters-mercks-womens-health-summit-champions-health-economy-planet/2308064

[2026-03-26 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Don’t worry, Dodgers fans. Field naming rights at Dodger Stadium is just business

Snippet: Outraged the Dodgers sold the naming rights to their home field?

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/sports/dodgers-fans-dont-worry-dodger-stadium-field-naming-rights-is-just-business/

[2026-03-26 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UAE oil company CEO says Iran curbs on Strait Hormuz 'economic terrorism'

Snippet: The CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Sultan Al Jaber described Iran's restriction through the Strait of Hormuz as "economic terrorism".

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/uae-oil-company-ceo-says-iran-curbs-strait-hormuz-economic-terrorism

[2026-03-26 14:27 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Labor pushes real-wage increase for millions of workers despite inflation fears

Snippet: The Albanese government has recommended a real-wage increase for almost 3 million workers on minimum and award wages, dismissing claims that the move would be inflationary.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/labor-pushes-real-wage-increase-for-millions-of-workers-despite-inflation-fears-20260326-p5ziy5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-26 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Business group welcomes oil excise tax suspension law

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc on Thursday welcomed the signing of the oil excise tax suspension law to cushion the impact of the oil price increases.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/business/business-group-welcomes-oil-excise-tax-suspension-law/2308060

[2026-03-26 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s obesity drug makers take on global giants as Novo Nordisk patent expires

Snippet: Patent expiry of blockbuster drug opens door for Chinese drug makers to challenge multinationals in booming weight-loss market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347869/chinas-weight-loss-drug-makers-take-global-giants-novo-nordisk-patent-expires

[2026-03-26 13:54 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: War on Iran ‘making us all poorer’ but RBA may need to hike interest rates again, official warns

Snippet: Comments come as the Albanese government said it would back an ‘economically sustainable’ above-inflation minimum wage rise

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/26/war-on-iran-inflation-rba-interest-rates-australia

[2026-03-26 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin pumping $45 million to fight California’s ‘Billionaire Tax’

Snippet: A high-stakes battle is brewing over California’s proposed “billionaire tax,” with Silicon Valley heavyweights already pouring millions into efforts to stop it.Sergey Brin, the billionaire co-founder of Google, has committed roughly $45 million to a group opposing the measure called Building a Better California, according to the Wall Street Journal.In total, Building a Better CA has raised about $80 million to fight the tax — funding campaigns, ads and ballot efforts.The initiative would impose a one-time 5% tax on individuals

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/us-news/google-co-founder-sergey-brin-pumping-45-million-to-fight-states-billionaire-tax/

[2026-03-26 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Lift minimum wage above the rate of inflation, federal government urges

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/lift-minimum-wage-above-inflation-federal-government-says/106497922

[2026-03-26 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Beyond Exposure: PR Newswire Elevates Trusted Distribution Across Asia-Pacific

Snippet: HONG KONG, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PR Newswire has reinforced its Asia‑Pacific distribution network by expanding trusted media partnerships and upgrading its Premium Wire coverage across key markets. This upgrade happened in response to the quickly evolving market affected by Artificial intelligence, generative search, and a fragmented media landscape.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703208

[2026-03-26 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump says Justices Barrett, Gorsuch ‘sicken me’ after Supreme Court tariff ruling

Snippet: President Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized two of his Supreme Court appointees — Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett — for voting with other justices in the bombshell 6-3 decision that ruled his signature reciprocal tariffs were illegal, saying they sickened him and are "bad for our country."

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/trump-supreme-court-tariffs-barrett-gorsuch-trade-ieepa-ruling.html

[2026-03-26 12:55 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Osmond spotlights Spanish critical minerals play at Swiss expo

Snippet: In the world of junior exploration, having the right rocks is only half the battle when it comes to standing out from the pack.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/osmond-spotlights-spanish-critical-minerals-play-at-swiss-expo-20260326-p5zixk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-26 12:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ruling party, govt. aim to submit extra budget bill to National Assembly next Tuesday

Snippet: The ruling Democratic Party and the government agreed to submit an extra budget bill to the National Assembly next week, the budget minister said Thursday, in an effort to cushion vulnerable sectors from the economic impacts of a prolonged war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703149

[2026-03-26 12:26 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Yemen's Houthis may cut off trade route between Asia and Europe, Iran claims

Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/yemen-houthis-bab-almandab-strait-iran-middle-east-updates-blockade-usa-trade-news/4534861d-2848-4634-a48e-32fb147bfacc

[2026-03-26 12:25 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Low-paid workers caught in wage rise-inflation dilemma

Snippet: March 26, 2026 12:25 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/low-paid-workers-caught-in-wage-rise-inflation-dilemma/

[2026-03-26 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Sungrow Unveils DC-Coupled Solution to Strengthen Australia's Renewable Grid

Snippet: SYDNEY, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Australia's renewable penetration continues to rise, large-scale solar plants are increasingly facing negative daytime electricity prices, growing solar curtailment, and higher market volatility in the National Electricity Market (NEM). At the same time, grid operators are placing greater emphasis on system strength, frequency response, and grid stability as inverter-based generation expands.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703073

[2026-03-26 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The insider trading shadow hanging over Trump’s sudden backdown

Snippet: March 26, 2026 — 11:58am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/the-insider-trading-shadow-hanging-over-trump-s-sudden-backdown-20260326-p5zit1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-26 11:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Verdicts against social media companies carry consequences. But questions linger

Snippet: SANTA FE, New Mexico — Two landmark jury verdicts against social media companies have arrived at the front of a wave of lawsuits alleging that the popular platforms endanger the mental health of children.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/world/americas-emea/verdicts-against-social-media-companies-carry-consequences-but-questions-linger/2308016

[2026-03-26 11:45 UTC+10:00] [CLP Power] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CLP to raise fuel cost adjustment next month, first increase in more than a year

Snippet: Hong Kong’s largest electricity supplier attributes rise to changes in actual fuel prices following start of US-Israel war against Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347924/clp-raise-fuel-cost-adjustment-next-month-first-increase-more-year

[2026-03-26 11:21 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Critical bets big with battery and gold play

Snippet: Critical Resources isn’t just playing the explorer game any more - it’s busy rewriting the rules of the energy transition value chain. While many juniors are content with chasing a single soil anomaly, the ASX mining junior has spent the last year quietly assembling a “triple-threat” portfolio spanning next-gen battery tech in the USA, district-scale lithium in Canada, and high-grade gold in New Zealand.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/critical-bets-big-with-battery-and-gold-play-20260326-p5zivy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-26 11:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Securities firms' 2025 net spikes 39% on increased stock turnover

Snippet: Securities companies in South Korea saw their net profit soar 39 percent in 2025 largely due to increased commission income from a sharp gain in stock trading, data showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702948

[2026-03-26 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Inside India newsletter: Ikea has high hopes for the country as it stares at a global slowdown

Snippet: This report is from this week's "Inside India" newsletter, which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/ikea-has-high-hopes-for-india-as-it-stares-a-global-slowdown.html