[2026-03-21 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BOP shortfall surges to $2.28B in February

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/21/business/top-business/bop-shortfall-surges-to-228b-in-february/2304545

[2026-03-21 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Middle East war weighs on global trade outlook: WTO

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/21/business/top-business/middle-east-war-weighs-on-global-trade-outlook-wto/2304549

[2026-03-21 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: IMF says prolonged increase in energy prices could boost inflation, lower growth

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/21/business/top-business/imf-says-prolonged-increase-in-energy-prices-could-boost-inflation-lower-growth/2304558

[2026-03-21 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Domestic financial system remains strong – council

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/21/business/top-business/domestic-financial-system-remains-strong-council/2304559

[2026-03-21 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China restricts fertilizer exports, further crimping war-tightened supply

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/21/business/top-business/china-restricts-fertilizer-exports-further-crimping-war-tightened-supply/2304566

[2026-03-21 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Govt posts P165.4B surplus

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/21/business/top-business/govt-posts-p1654b-surplus/2304568

[2026-03-21 02:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Excited’ Melissa Gorga is expanding her growing cookie empire to NYC

Snippet: Melissa Gorga is bringing her growing cookie empire to the Big Apple.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/20/entertainment/rhonj-star-melissa-gorga-is-bringing-her-cookie-business-to-nyc/

[2026-03-21 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

Snippet: The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/top-20-global-concert-tours-from-pollstar-6e4b1c51a2b148bb1e417bf5d58cbcea

[2026-03-21 02:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Switzerland announces halt to weapons exports to US amid Iran war

Snippet: Switzerland has said ⁠it will not issue licences for companies to export weapons to the United States due to ⁠the ongoing war on Iran, citing the country’s longstanding principle of neutrality.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/20/switzerland-announces-halt-to-weapons-exports-to-us-amid-iran-war

[2026-03-21 02:00 UTC+10:00] [China Minsheng Bank] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China adds 12 banks to digital yuan system, expanding e-CNY’s economic presence

Snippet: More than doubling the number of institutions using digital yuan in day-to-day operations, China is deepening the currency's role in its financial system

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347351/china-adds-12-banks-digital-yuan-system-expanding-e-cnys-economic-presence

[2026-03-21 01:59 UTC+10:00] [Victor Dawes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Residents of Tai Po blaze building misled over renovation project, inquiry told

Snippet: Ties among companies bidding for work at Wang Fuk Court also suggest possible under-the-table relationships, independent committee hears

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3347387/residents-tai-po-blaze-building-misled-over-renovation-project-inquiry-told

[2026-03-21 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: New WTO report: high oil, gas prices serious challenge for trade growth

Snippet: The World Trade Organisation warned Thursday that prolonged high oil and gas prices in 2026 would "shave off" growth from an already grim trade forecast.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/new-wto-report-high-oil-gas-prices-serious-challenge-for-trade-growth/

[2026-03-21 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Rent, fuel and bills: Spain to spend €5 billion to ease Middle East war fallout

Snippet: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced Friday a sweeping package worth €5 billion ($5.8 billion) aimed at cushioning the economic impact of the Middle East war, including a "drastic reduction" in energy-related taxes.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260320/rent-fuel-and-bills-spain-to-spend-e5-billion-to-ease-middle-east-war-fallout

[2026-03-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Back to Back Barries: Will the Iran war trigger another recession we have to have?

Snippet: Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry examine the fuel crisis and whether the Australian public will blame the Albanese government for the growing economic fallout from Trump’s war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/mar/21/iran-war-recession-back-barries-podcast

[2026-03-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Personal finance] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Should you fix your mortgage rate? Experts weigh in on rising repayments

Snippet: In Australia’s volatile mortgage environment, there’s no such thing as a safe bet. Advocates, an economist and a broker share their perspectives on how households should respond to RBA’s rising interest rates

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/21/rba-interest-rates-should-you-fix-your-mortgage-repayments

[2026-03-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump has made it clear Australia is a friend in name only. For Albanese, the pressure at home is rising | Tom McIlroy

Snippet: Three weeks into the US-Israeli war of choice in Iran, Labor is warning of financial pain. But the economic cost isn’t the only risk here

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/commentisfree/2026/mar/21/trump-has-made-it-clear-australia-is-a-friend-in-name-only-for-albanese-the-pressure-at-home-is-rising

[2026-03-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Will the Iran war trigger another recession we have to have? – Back to Back Barries podcast

Snippet: Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry examine the fuel crisis and whether the Australian public will blame the Albanese government for the growing economic fallout from Trump’s war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2026/mar/21/will-the-iran-war-trigger-another-recession-we-have-to-have-back-to-back-barries-podcast

[2026-03-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [financial data] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s finance law set to fight sanctions, protect assets and financial security

Snippet: The draft finance law, released by the Ministry of Justice, central bank and three other regulators, will solicit feedback until April 19

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347371/chinas-finance-law-set-fight-sanctions-protect-assets-and-financial-security

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

Source: New York Post

Title: ABC’s decision to name Taylor Frankie Paul was smart on paper — now network stands to lose millions

Snippet: Bringing in Taylor Frankie Paul to revitalize the struggling “Bachelor” franchise was a smart move on paper. Disney had already successfully built a reality TV universe (a la Bravo) anchored largely around Paul herself. That same corporate synergy also brought several of Paul’s “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” stars to Hulu’s “Vanderpump Villa” and ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars.”

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/20/hollywood/abcs-decision-to-name-taylor-frankie-paul-was-smart-on-paper-now-network-stands-to-lose-millions/

[2026-03-21 00:32 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong should use ‘safe haven’ status to draw capital from Gulf: agency chief

Snippet: InvestHK director general says more firms using Dubai as a hub have shifted to the city to diversify risk because of conflict

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347376/hong-kong-should-use-safe-haven-status-draw-capital-gulf-agency-chief

[2026-03-21 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s rare earth magnet exports to the US keep falling as Europe gains

Snippet: Latest data shows a persistent drop in US-bound shipments and rising European imports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3347326/chinas-rare-earth-magnet-exports-us-keep-falling-europe-gains

[2026-03-21 00:14 UTC+10:00] [Buddhist Association of China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former Shaolin Temple abbot indicted for bribery and embezzlement

Snippet: Prosecutors formally charge ‘CEO monk’ Shi Yongxin four months after his arrest following financial and sexual scandals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3347373/former-shaolin-temple-abbot-indicted-bribery-and-embezzlement

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Unitree Robotics rides humanoid tide as it targets US$610m IPO

Snippet: Prospectus reveals that company’s revenue jumped 335 per cent last year, while net profit surged nearly eight times

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3347365/chinas-unitree-robotics-rides-humanoid-tide-it-targets-us610m-ipo

[2026-03-20 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: UK government borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2008 as inflation fears hit the gilt market

Snippet: British government borrowing costs surged to their highest since the 2008 financial crisis on Friday, as investors scrambled to price in rising inflation risks and a growing probability of interest rate hikes later this year.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/20/uk-gilt-market-interest-rates-boe-inflation-reeves.html

[2026-03-20 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: CNBC

Title: Work from home, drive slower and don't use gas cookers: IEA advice on weathering the global energy crisis

Snippet: Supply measures alone won't be enough to mitigate "the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market" amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East, the International Energy Agency warned on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/20/iea-oil-fuel-prices-energy-advice-consumers-crisis.html

[2026-03-20 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: How ‘Jury Duty’ pulled it off its wild prank show — again

Snippet: From the court room to the corporate retreat.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/20/entertainment/how-jury-duty-pulled-it-off-its-wild-prank-show-again/

[2026-03-20 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Tunisian anti-racism activist sentenced to eight years in prison

Snippet: A Tunisian court on Thursday sentenced anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison on financial misconduct charges, a ruling her lawyer condemned as "shocking" and politically motivated, marking the latest crackdown on civil society in the North African country.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/tunisian-anti-racism-activist-sentenced-to-eight-years-in-prison/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s Pearl Harbour ‘joke’ falls flat in Japan, Takaichi praised for response

Snippet: As Japan faces pressure over the Iran war, Takaichi has been commended for steering her meeting with Trump towards trade deals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3347348/trumps-pearl-harbour-joke-falls-flat-japan-takaichi-praised-response

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Strait of Hormuz tensions rise as Iran reportedly charges ships for safe passage

Snippet: Around 20,000 seafarers are still stuck in the Gulf as Tehran reportedly charges at least one tanker about US$2 million to pass through the strait

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347337/strait-hormuz-tensions-flare-iran-tightens-grip-over-shipping-traffic

[2026-03-20 21:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Banks eye three ECB rate hikes this year as former Governor says he sees no stagflation — yet

Snippet: Brokers now forecast multiple European Central Bank interest rate hikes this year as the specter of higher inflation and lower growth piles pressure on central banks to act.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/20/banks-eye-three-ecb-rate-hikes-this-year.html

[2026-03-20 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Gold rebounds, but silver extends losses as oscillating oil prices spark market volatility

Snippet: Gold prices rebounded slightly on Friday, but silver prices sank further, after both metals suffered heavy selling pressure in the previous session.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/20/gold-silver-price-metal-market-oil-brent-wti-futures-iran-war-inflation.html

[2026-03-20 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Manulife Named "Asia's Best Insurance Provider for Wealth Management" by Euromoney

Snippet: HONG KONG, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife today announced it has been named "Asia's Best Insurance Provider for Wealth Management" at the 2026 Euromoney Private Banking Awards. The award recognizes Manulife's excellence in delivering tailored and innovative wealth and legacy planning solutions to High-Net-Worth (HNW) individuals and families across the region.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699376

[2026-03-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: This is the latest sign of a quiet crypto revolution

Snippet: We may be in the midst of a cryptocurrency winter, but BlackRock just quietly launched an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) for institutional clients that could make Ethereum look like a reliable investment rather than volatile speculation.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/20/business/blackrock-launches-ethereum-exchange-traded-fund/

[2026-03-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Palantir CTO says artificial intelligence is key to reshoring American manufacturing

Snippet: Could artificial intelligence be the key to reshoring American manufacturing?

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/20/business/palantir-cto-says-artificial-intelligence-is-key-to-reshoring-american-manufacturing/

[2026-03-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Widower of Wall Street activist Evelyn Davis demands apology from ex-Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein

Snippet: Evelyn Y. Davis’ widower is demanding an apology from Lloyd Blankfein after the former Goldman Sachs CEO slammed the shareholder activist’s newsletter as “expensive and worthless” in his new memoir.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/20/business/widower-of-wall-street-activist-demands-apology-from-lloyd-blankfein/

[2026-03-20 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. Treasury yields edge higher as Iran war drives inflation pressure

Snippet: U.S. Treasury yields edged slightly higher in early Friday trading as investors continue to navigate growing uncertainty over how the Middle East conflict is impacting the economy.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/20/us-treasury-yields-edge-higher-as-iran-war-drives-inflation-pressure.html

[2026-03-20 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gold IRA storage explained: What you’re paying for and what to verify

Snippet: Gold IRAs are an increasingly popular option for American savers. As prices sit well above $5,000 an ounce, investors new to the retirement accounts might be wondering — where does the gold actually go?

Read full article: https://nypost.com/business/gold-ira-storage-explained/

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: PCHi 2026: World's Largest Cosmetics Ingredients Exhibition Opens in Hangzhou

Snippet: HANGZHOU, China, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show, organized by Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions, is underway at the Hangzhou Grand Convention & Exhibition Center, bringing together more than 860 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions across 70,000 square meters. As the world's largest cosmetics ingredients exhibition and the first major industry event of the year, PCHi 2026 reinforces its role as a global platform connecting ingredient suppliers with brands, formulators, and manufacturers seeking

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699362

[2026-03-20 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Angus Luk] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brother of Great Eagle chairman offloads residential assets amid Hong Kong market recovery

Snippet: Home prices have fallen about 30 per cent from their 2021 peak, but recent data indicates a gradual recovery

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3347311/brother-great-eagle-chairman-offloads-residential-assets-amid-hong-kong-market-recovery

[2026-03-20 20:27 UTC+10:00] [Ministry of Commerce] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Hainan free-trade hub reinvents itself as Hong Kong’s rival – and partner

Snippet: The island province has become a low-tax gateway and is ready to tap Hong Kong’s strengths in finance, research and other sectors, officials say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347323/chinas-hainan-free-trade-hub-reinvents-itself-hong-kongs-rival-and-partner

[2026-03-20 20:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares end higher amid hopes for easing Mideast tensions

Snippet: South Korean shares closed higher Friday amid hopes the U.S. and Israel-led war against Iran, weighing heavily on global financial markets, may end sooner than expected.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699354

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Trump ally Steve Daines will be first US senator to visit Hong Kong since 2019

Snippet: As Beijing and Washington negotiate new schedule for Trump’s visit, Daines is expected to meet US business leaders in Hong Kong on March 30

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3347302/trump-ally-steve-daines-will-be-first-sitting-us-senator-visit-hong-kong-2019

[2026-03-20 19:38 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Things to know about toll discount starting March 23

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/nlex-slex-star-toll-discount-march-2026/

[2026-03-20 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Jamieson Greer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US Section 301 tariffs set to trigger fresh wave of trade disruption

Snippet: The White House’s Section 301 investigations may be less dramatic than war, but they risk retaliation and trade breakdowns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3347181/us-section-301-tariffs-set-trigger-fresh-wave-trade-disruption

[2026-03-20 19:15 UTC+10:00] [China stocks] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese stocks shake laggard image amid oil shock as green transition pays off

Snippet: China’s push into renewables helps shield its markets from the latest oil turmoil, with analysts pointing to limited downside risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347296/chinese-stocks-shake-laggard-image-amid-oil-shock-green-transition-pays

[2026-03-20 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European stocks rebound as oil eases and investors bet on rate hikes

Snippet: European stocks bounced back on Friday at the end of another tumultuous week, as oil prices eased and investors weighed the cautious tone struck by central banks across the continent in the previous session.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/20/europe-stock-market-ftse-100-stoxx-600-unilever-share-price-iran-interest-rates.html

[2026-03-20 18:49 UTC+10:00] [Global Risk-Reward Monitor] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Japan’s economy edging toward a Takaichi downturn

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/japans-economy-edging-toward-a-takaichi-downturn/

[2026-03-20 18:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea begins housing families of troops killed in Ukraine war

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/10699300

[2026-03-20 18:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul, Moscow mark 35 years of ties with cultural exchange event

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/10699266

[2026-03-20 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Forbes China Recognizes Fox ESS as a 2026 Leading Enterprise in Renewable Energy

Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox ESS, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, today announced it has been honored as one of the leading enterprises in 2026 Forbes China Pioneer Innovators in Industry Development Selection. The accolade, presented by Forbes China in partnership with Frost & Sullivan, recognizes companies that demonstrate outstanding innovation, industry leadership and market impact in the renewable energy sector.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699250