Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-23 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Representatives of milk powder importing companies and wheat flour suppliers, including Prima and Serendib, assured today (23) that prices of imported milk powder and wheat flour will not increase under any circumstances.
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[2026-03-23 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China says living conditions and local economy stand to benefit, days after Vietnam states opposition to land-reclamation activities
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[2026-03-23 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines -- Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito on Monday sought the creation of an inter-agency task force to prepare for the impact of the Middle East war on the economy and energy sector.
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[2026-03-23 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Gold price fell sharply on Monday morning as investors continued to ditch exposure to the precious yellow metal, which is having its status as a safe-haven trade tested amid the ongoing war in Iran.
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[2026-03-23 21:36 UTC+10:00] [Interest rates] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Investors believe Bank of England is likely to act amid sustained rise in inflation from Iran war
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[2026-03-23 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The first wave of generic versions of Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 weight-loss drugs launched in India over the weekend, with at least five domestic drugmakers undercutting the original price by up to 80%. It comes as the Danish drugmaker's patent expired on Friday, with the company fighting to maintain its lead in the lucrative market.
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[2026-03-23 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China no longer ‘unloved’ as advances including AI, biotech drive revival in investor interest, attendees hear at symposium in Hong Kong
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[2026-03-23 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Iran war is stoking investor fears of a widening conflict, a 1974-like energy crisis, a global recession and the demise of this bull market. But between all the fires and explosions, it will pay to keep a cool head.
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[2026-03-23 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Saudi Aramco, the world's top oil exporter, has cut crude supply to Asian buyers for a second month in April, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Monday, after the US-Israeli war with Iran disrupted trade via the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-03-23 20:32 UTC+10:00] [Our Hong Kong Foundation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong business leaders also warn that local exporters and manufacturers face cash-flow squeeze as overseas buyers opt for short-term orders
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[2026-03-23 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Fuel prices are expected to rise again on Tuesday, March 24, with Jetti Petroleum announcing that it will hike diesel prices by P18 per liter and gasoline by P8 per liter.
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[2026-03-23 20:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Olympio Metals has delivered a game-changing gold intercept at its Bousquet gold project in Quebec, with the first assays from phase two drilling at the Paquin prospect returning a bonanza 7.5 metres at 41.81 grams per tonne (g/t) gold from 182 metres depth in a single diamond drill hole.
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[2026-03-23 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines - Fuel prices are expected to increase on March 24, Tuesday as most oil companies still have not released their price adjustments for the week.
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[2026-03-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Perth] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While monetary tightening would add to affordability pressures, it would have little bearing on the forces driving up prices and rents
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[2026-03-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Uber passengers in well-off Sydney suburbs will be disproportionately slugged by higher fares from the ride-sharing giant after it raised prices in response to surging petrol costs for its drivers.
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[2026-03-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Uber passengers in well-off Melbourne suburbs and inner-city areas will be disproportionately slugged by higher fares from the ride-sharing giant after it upped prices in response to surging petrol costs for its drivers.
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[2026-03-23 19:17 UTC+10:00] [Stock markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Shares slump in Asia and Europe, gold slides and investors brace for higher oil prices after US president’s threat
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[2026-03-23 19:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Yim Jong-yong secured another three-year term as chairperson and chief executive of Woori Financial Group, after shareholders approved his reappointment at the company's annual general meeting on Monday.
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[2026-03-23 19:13 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong property] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sale of 494-room hotel to Centaline underscores strong demand for student accommodation in Hong Kong amid an estimated 88,000-bed shortfall
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[2026-03-23 19:13 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Afreximbank is implementing measures to give financial help to African countries dependent on fuel imports, bank president says
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[2026-03-23 19:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: She once managed a thriving medical skin care business in California, drove a sports car and owned a home.
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[2026-03-23 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Super League] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: A 24-16 win may mark turning point for Hull’s season, but greater change is afoot with investment talks looming on eve of league’s 30th birthday
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[2026-03-23 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Exports of gallium and germanium have slowed, yet rare earth magnet shipments have increased amid strained ties
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[2026-03-23 18:56 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-03-23 18:50 UTC+10:00] [Foreign Ministry] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Indonesia’s president denies making any financial commitments and warns Jakarta will quit the board if it fails Palestinians
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[2026-03-23 18:46 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-23 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Gold, silver and platinum resumed their recent sell-off this week, falling sharply as investors continue to retreat from precious metals as a safe haven trade amid the ongoing war in Iran.
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[2026-03-23 18:09 UTC+10:00] [Fossil fuels] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Treasury modelling 25% levy on gas exports, changes to the PRRT and corporate tax tweaks, but Fatih Birol says sudden changes could disincentivise investment
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[2026-03-23 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Flight cancellations via the region leave art fair participants juggling logistics, though organisers say impact remains limited
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[2026-03-23 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia is eyeing up to 80 trillion rupiah ($4.7 billion) in savings to cushion its economy from the fallout of the war in the Middle East, according to the government.
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[2026-03-23 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The head of the International Energy Agency said Monday that the global economy faces a "major, major threat" because of the Iran war.
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[2026-03-23 17:27 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
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[2026-03-23 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to follow Asian markets sharply lower at the start of the new trading week, as further escalation in the Iran war drags on global market sentiment.
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[2026-03-23 17:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Tax incentives aim to curb dollar demand, ease won pressure, though safe-haven appeal remains key variable
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[2026-03-23 17:17 UTC+10:00] [Zijin Gold] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The acquisition boosts Zijin’s reserves amid resource nationalism, giving it control of Chifeng’s assets in Asia and Africa
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[2026-03-23 17:17 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-23 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, Monday, March 23, 2026. (Lukas Coch/AAP Image via AP)
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[2026-03-23 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President of the Asian Development Bank, Masato Kanda, arrived in Sri Lanka early this morning (23) for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, engaging with key stakeholders, and assessing cyclone-related damage in affected areas.
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[2026-03-23 17:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Foreign currency deposits in South Korea fell for the second straight month in February, due to a decline in both individual and corporate deposits, central bank data showed Monday.
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[2026-03-23 17:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
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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[2026-03-23 17:09 UTC+10:00] [financial tightening] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The European Central Bank has become more hawkish, reverting to wording that analysts say often precedes interest-rate increases
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[2026-03-23 17:02 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie nickel project (KNP) has received a shout-out in the Japan-US Critical Minerals Joint Fact Sheet, a call-to-action to shore up critical mineral supply chains between the two powerful nations and other Western markets.
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[2026-03-23 16:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
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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[2026-03-23 16:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Veteran policymaker seen favoring early tightening as Korea grapples with inflation, market volatility
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[2026-03-23 16:02 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Washington: It’s effectively mandatory for American bars to have wall-to-wall televisions showing football, basketball and hockey. So the idea of instead screening CNN, the price of oil and the “Pentagon pizza index” seems counterintuitive.
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[2026-03-23 15:58 UTC+10:00] [Hongkong Post] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Postage for local letters to go up by 9 per cent to HK$2.40, while increases for 90 per cent of airmail will be within HK$0.50
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[2026-03-23 15:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / Workplace] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: March 23, 2026 — 3:58pm
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[2026-03-23 15:17 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Aurum Resources has just pulled off a very tidy bit of corporate matchmaking in West Africa, locking in $28.8M under a 48-million-share placement at 60 cents and, in the process, roping in giant African gold producer Perseus Mining as a cornerstone backer.
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[2026-03-23 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A line of electric vehicles (EVs) plugged into rechargers as their drivers wait patiently for their batteries to be topped up has become a familiar sight at many service stations. While some of the latest EVs can recharge in 20 minutes or so, many take much longer. Yet some EV drivers could soon be back on the road much more quickly.
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[2026-03-23 14:52 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Australia must avoid a COVID-style shutdown of offices, the Business Council of Australia says, while conceding that some workers may need to work from home to conserve fuel in response to the global oil shock.
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