[2026-03-22 22:46 UTC+10:00] [Qwen] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai credits China’s AI edge to power grid, open-source models

Snippet: Investment in power and open-source models, plus industrial depth, highlights China’s vast potential for AI applications, Joe Tsai says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347485/alibaba-chairman-joe-tsai-credits-chinas-ai-edge-power-grid-open-source-models

[2026-03-22 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Wealthy consumers are turning to jewelry as an investment, especially colored gemstones

Snippet: When the gavel came down in December, Christie's had set a record that created a buzz in the auction world.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/22/wealthy-consumers-invest-in-jewelry-amid-rising-uncertainty-market-volatility.html

[2026-03-22 22:31 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Data centres should back renewable transition to ensure priority under new guidelines

Snippet: Tech giants seeking to build artificial intelligence data centres in Australia should create their own renewable infrastructure to avoid sucking up domestic resources if they want to win government support under new investment guidelines.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/data-centres-should-back-renewable-transition-to-ensure-priority-under-new-guidelines-20260322-p5rmen.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-22 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Prediction markets’ latest ‘Wild West’ accusations: Users are getting suckered by insider trading

Snippet: Hours before US and Israeli forces killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a bet that would result in a $553,000 pay off was placed on the prediction market website Polymarket.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/22/us-news/prediction-markets-latest-wild-west-accusations-users-are-getting-suckered-by-insider-trading/

[2026-03-22 21:58 UTC+10:00] [Asian market] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong vows to boost green finance and innovation role for sustainable growth

Snippet: Finance chief Paul Chan says Hong Kong will channel capital and innovation into the global green transition for carbon-neutral development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347481/hong-kong-vows-boost-green-finance-and-innovation-role-sustainable-growth

[2026-03-22 21:45 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippines allows temporary use of dirtier fuel amid Middle East crisis

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/temporary-use-euro-ii-fuel-middle-east-crisis/

[2026-03-22 21:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Finance minister calls for preparation for prolonged Middle East crisis

Snippet: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Sunday called for proactive policy measures to prepare for a prolonged Middle East crisis, as the conflict surrounding Iran has pushed up global oil prices and heightened economic uncertainties.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699914

[2026-03-22 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BAP elects first female president, eyes for a resilient financial system

Snippet: ANA Maria Aboitiz-Delgado, president and CEO of Union Bank of the Philippines, has been elected president of the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP), becoming the first woman to lead the group in its nearly 80-year history.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/22/tmt-newswire/bap-elects-first-female-president-eyes-for-a-resilient-financial-system/2304917

[2026-03-22 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: OpenClaw, government support fuel rise of 1-person companies in China

Snippet: Guangdong is the first provincial-level government to roll out comprehensive action plans to support AI-powered OPCs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3347416/openclaw-government-support-fuels-rise-one-person-companies-china

[2026-03-22 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Slavery] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: It’s time for the UN to formally recognise the transatlantic slavery trade as a crime against humanity | John Dramani Mahama

Snippet: This is not about assigning collective guilt to present generations. But injustice does not simply fade with time – it requires deliberate effort to address and redress

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/22/un-formally-recognise-transatlantic-slavery-trade-crime-against-humanity

[2026-03-22 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Govt allows sale of low-grade fuel

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — As part of efforts to ease the impact of the Middle East war on the Philippines, the Department of Energy (DOE) on Sunday said it is temporarily allowing the sale of lower-grade fuel in the local market.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/22/news/govt-allows-sale-of-low-grade-fuel/2305003

[2026-03-22 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: US and Iran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz standoff

Snippet: Iran on Sunday threatened to attack key infrastructure across the Middle East if US President Donald Trump follows through on his vow to "obliterate" the Islamic republic's power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz swiftly reopens.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/22/us-and-iran-trade-threats-over-strait-of-hormuz-standoff/

[2026-03-22 20:53 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong firms face profit squeeze as US importers cut orders amid oil crisis

Snippet: City’s business leaders also say government should bolster ties with Central Asia and Asean nations to diversify market risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347479/hong-kong-firms-face-profit-squeeze-us-importers-cut-orders-amid-oil-crisis

[2026-03-22 20:25 UTC+10:00] [Ljubljana] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Slovenians vote in race between pro-Trump nationalist and liberal incumbent

Snippet: Observers have described the campaign as dirty from the start, as candidates trade allegations of corruption and encouraging foreign meddling

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3347477/slovenians-vote-race-between-pro-trump-nationalist-and-liberal-incumbent

[2026-03-22 19:24 UTC+10:00] [China Development Forum] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: International capital flowing to China as investors seek certainty during Iranian conflict

Snippet: Conflict in the Middle East and growing global turbulence following US-Israeli strikes against Iran has seen foreign investors look to China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347470/international-capital-flowing-china-investors-seek-certainty-during-iranian-conflict

[2026-03-22 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gatchalian wants Senate inquiry on new procurement law to protect fiscal integrity

Snippet: FOLLOWING landmark reforms he instituted in the budgeting process as chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into the implementation of the new Government Procurement Act in a bid to promote integrity in the use of public funds.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/22/tmt-newswire/gatchalian-wants-senate-inquiry-on-new-procurement-law-to-protect-fiscal-integrity/2304984

[2026-03-22 19:00 UTC+10:00] [UK cost of living crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Trumpflation’: how the Iran war’s economic storm could affect Britons

Snippet: Yet another cost of living crisis looms with fuel, food, holiday, energy and home loan prices expected to rise

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/22/trumpflation-how-the-iran-war-economic-storm-could-affect-britons

[2026-03-22 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Mong Kok] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Upstairs’ moves downstairs: Hong Kong outlets head to street level as landlords cut rents

Snippet: Retailers and restaurants adjust to lower rents and weaker demand, with operators expanding at ground level and testing pop-up formats

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3347466/upstairs-moves-downstairs-hong-kong-outlets-head-street-level-landlords-cut-rents

[2026-03-22 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: From satellites to space data centers: Why low earth orbit is attracting billions in investment

Snippet: A new layer of critical infrastructure is emerging above our heads.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/22/why-low-earth-orbit-is-attracting-billions-in-investment.html

[2026-03-22 17:49 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Rail union calls for free public transport as fuel crisis continues

Snippet: The main transport workers' union in NSW has called on the state government to scrap fares on public transport as more people ditch cars due to the rising cost of petrol.With diesel reaching above $3 a litre in some parts of the country, and unleaded not too far behind, more people are using public transport to commute to and from work.With higher inflation and interest rates also contributing to cost-of-living pressures, the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) believes public

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/free-public-transport-sydney-nsw-fuel-crisis-australia/2979dce3-7e29-4865-9d01-62c803b02d90

[2026-03-22 17:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: End of treasury stock? Korea Inc. faces new rules, new risks

Snippet: Samsung, SK, Hyundai Motor and LG lead trillion-won share cancellations as new law boosts returns but weakens takeover defenses

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699857

[2026-03-22 17:29 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: China vows more open economy in bid to boost confidence

Snippet: March 22, 2026 17:29 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/china-vows-more-open-economy-in-bid-to-boost-confidence/

[2026-03-22 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC vows to keep investing in China amid global tensions as new trade corridors emerge

Snippet: HSBC’s CEO said financial institutions needed to ‘keep up’ with the rapid expansion of Chinese companies on their journey to ‘go global’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3347465/hsbc-vows-keep-investing-china-amid-global-tensions-new-trade-corridors-emerge

[2026-03-22 17:22 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Finance chief urges Hong Kong to enhance global standing amid shifting geopolitics

Snippet: Paul Chan calls on the city to ‘seize the moment’ by deepening integration with mainland China and expanding its bridge role to the West

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347464/finance-chief-urges-hong-kong-enhance-global-standing-amid-shifting-geopolitics

[2026-03-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Global economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘The stakes are enormous’: how a prolonged Iran war could shock the global economy

Snippet: Donald Trump’s ‘little excursion’ is likely to have long-term effects, from oil prices to inflation to growth, say experts

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/mar/22/iran-war-global-economy-donald-trump-oil-prices-inflation

[2026-03-22 16:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kospi’s blistering rally fuels bubble concerns as volatility spikes

Snippet: Retail-driven surge, sharp market swings raise risks, though valuations remain below long-term averages

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699840

[2026-03-22 16:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung chief heads to Beijing forum for second year

Snippet: Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong visited Beijing on Sunday to attend a high-level economic forum for a second straight year, as the company seeks to maintain ties in the key market amid rising US-China tensions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699837

[2026-03-22 16:46 UTC+10:00] [Business / Banking & finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Iran war a setback for super returns as investors brace for fallout

Snippet: Superannuation funds’ returns have been dented by the escalating war in the Middle East, which has left markets on edge over the economic damage that the spiralling oil price could unleash.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/iran-war-a-setback-for-super-returns-as-investors-brace-for-fallout-20260320-p5qx19.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-22 16:45 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: How AI could make uni degrees less valuable

Snippet: March 22, 2026 — 4:45pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/how-ai-could-make-uni-degrees-less-valuable-20260318-p5p3de.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-22 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US-Israel war on Iran wipes $53 billion from global airline values

Snippet: The world’s largest airlines have lost about $53 billion in market value since the US-Israel war against Iran began, the Financial Times reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-israel-war-iran-wipes-53-billion-global-airline-values

[2026-03-22 15:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hana Financial launches youth support initiative ‘Youth Bridge’

Snippet: Hana Financial Group said Sunday it has signed a four-way agreement with the Federation of Korean Industries, the Korea Youth Counseling & Welfare Institute and the Korean Educational Broadcasting System to launch a social contribution project, “Youth Bridge.”

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699805

[2026-03-22 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Nonprofits, unions and airports feed TSA officers as shutdown drags

Snippet: TSA agents are facing financial pressures during an ongoing government funding lapse — the third shutdown in fewer than six months that has forced the officers who screen airport passengers and luggage to keep working without pay. At least two airports have set up gift card donation boxes to help out.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tsa-lines-airport-shutdown-food-banks-a1e52ca10557f4f70c1360e878567b4b

[2026-03-22 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Benjamin Barton] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to stockpile critical resources and strengthen energy security to avoid trade shocks

Snippet: Beijing boosts economic self-reliance and long-term stability as a matter of ‘national security’ while Middle East conflicts continue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347132/china-stockpile-critical-resources-and-strengthen-energy-security-avoid-trade-shocks

[2026-03-22 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Jonathan Kuminga kept quiet, but Warriors demolished by Hawks anyway

Snippet: The Warriors and Hawks swung a trade two months ago, but in the teams’ first meeting since the deal, none of the players involved played much of a role.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/21/sports/warriors-keep-jonathan-kuminga-in-check-but-hawks-roll-anyway/

[2026-03-22 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Princes of Cuban dynasty could shape crisis talks in face of collapse

Snippet: Cuba faces an uncertain future and the prospect of economic destitution. (Reuters: Norlys Perez)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-22/cuba-castro-family-us-talks-in-economic-crisis/106459232

[2026-03-22 13:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK On eyes US ESS deals as data center demand surges

Snippet: SK On is in talks with multiple North American clients to supply more than 10 gigawatt-hours of energy storage system batteries, as it ramps up its presence in the fast-growing market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699769

[2026-03-22 12:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pot Inc. is waiting to cash in on Trump’s marijuana reclassification — but the DOJ is still dragging its feet

Snippet: The US government is finally inching closer to loosening its strict regulations over marijuana, but whether that will be enough to take pot mainstream like booze and tobacco remains a hazy question.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/21/business/pot-inc-is-waiting-to-cash-in-on-trumps-marijuana-reclassification-but-the-doj-is-still-dragging-its-feet/

[2026-03-22 12:36 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Premier Li Qiang calls for a global pledge to open up, while ‘power politics’ runs rampant

Snippet: Li’s opening address to China Development Forum indirectly rebukes US as he states protectionism is no ‘panacea’ for solving problems

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347456/premier-li-qiang-calls-global-pledge-open-while-power-politics-runs-rampant

[2026-03-22 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese ‘new style tea’ makers expand in South Korea in challenge to coffee dominance

Snippet: More Koreans, aided by Beijing’s visa-free policies, are travelling to China where they become familiar with tea-based beverages

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347417/chinese-new-style-tea-makers-expand-south-korea-challenge-coffee-dominance

[2026-03-22 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Corporate leaders flee the result of left-wing agendas they supported

Snippet: For years, radical socialist politicians insisted that corporate America needed more regulation, higher taxes and a greater role in advancing political causes.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/21/opinion/progressive-policies-have-consequences/

[2026-03-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Upcoming inflation data to show calm before the storm

Snippet: March 22, 2026 12:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/upcoming-inflation-data-to-show-calm-before-the-storm/

[2026-03-22 11:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Explosion reported near tanker off UAE's Sharjah coast

Snippet: An explosion was reported near a vessel off the coast of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/explosion-reported-near-tanker-uaes-sharjah-coast

[2026-03-22 11:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 4 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade attacks ahead of US talks

Snippet: KYIV, Ukraine — Russia and Ukraine traded attacks that killed at least four people Saturday, officials said, ahead of U.S.-Ukraine talks on ways to end Russia's invasion of its neighbor.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/22/news/4-killed-as-russia-and-ukraine-trade-attacks-ahead-of-us-talks/2304954

[2026-03-22 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Emerging Market edges Pavlovian at the Louisiana Derby to earn a likely spot in the Kentucky Derby.

Snippet: NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Emerging Market galloped around the outside of four horses during the final three furlongs to win the $1 million Louisiana Derby by a head over Pavlovian on Saturday, earning the Chad Brown-trained horse enough Kentucky Derby qualifying points to enter the opening race of the Triple Crown.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/louisiana-derby-emerging-market-kentucky-derby-52470c7120eb8d70c56261d02fcdeeac

[2026-03-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Formula One] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gulf’s decades-long strategy of sporting investment rocked by US-Israel war on Iran

Snippet: Since February, dozens of events due to be held have been cancelled or postponed, including football’s ‘Finalissima’, grands prix, MotoGP

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3347430/gulfs-decades-long-strategy-sporting-investment-rocked-us-israel-war-iran

[2026-03-22 09:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s traditional powerhouses are handling its economic transformation

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy SeriesHow China’s traditional powerhouses are handling its economic transformationAs China undergoes a sweeping economic transition, its powerhouses of yesteryear must adapt or risk falling behind, as traditional industries become less reliable growth drivers. In this series, we explore three representative areas of the country as they attempt to navigate this rapidly changing environment.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/series/3347451/how-chinas-traditional-powerhouses-are-handling-its-economic-transformation

[2026-03-22 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI, flying cars drive economic transition in China’s Kunshan

Snippet: City at heart of Yangtze River Delta region sees new tech dreams emerge as old ones based on mass production of electronics fade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347381/kunshan-chinas-foxconn-nerve-centre-old-tech-tries-learn-new-tricks

[2026-03-22 08:30 UTC+10:00] [tourism] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: F1 could be Hong Kong’s fast lane for economic reinvention

Snippet: Hong Kong can leverage F1 as a catalyst for branding, industry upgrading and global influence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3346980/f1-could-be-hong-kongs-fast-lane-economic-reinvention

[2026-03-22 07:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: OpenAI to introduce ads to all ChatGPT free and Go users in US

Snippet: OpenAI will begin showing ads to all users of the free and Go versions of ChatGPT in the United States in the coming weeks, a company spokesperson said in an emailed statement to Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/22/business/sunday-business-it/openai-to-introduce-ads-to-all-chatgpt-free-and-go-users-in-us/2304934

[2026-03-22 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Far North Queensland takes stock of cyclone damage as clean-up begins

Snippet: Crews in the town of Lockhart River spent much of Saturday cleaning up. (Supplied: Wayne Butcher)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-22/cyclone-narelle-clean-up-begins-cape-york/106481920