Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-20 05:00 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: As everyone was absorbing the Reserve Bank’s decision to raise interest rates on Tuesday evening, one economist received something of a rock-star reception. Sean Turnell, the former senior economic advisor to deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and one-time jailbird on spurious espionage charges, was in demand in Sydney’s inner west for photographs and autographs in his prison memoirs.
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[2026-03-20 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Philippines-based hotel developer Hotel101 has quietly snapped up a Flinders Street development site where it has big plans to build a 766-room hotel, Melbourne’s largest.
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[2026-03-20 04:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Prices for metals fell sharply across the board Thursday as investors worried about the impact rising oil prices due to the U.S.-Iran war will have on the global economy.
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[2026-03-20 04:21 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two leaders tout bilateral relationship and pledge to work cooperatively on trade despite Trump joke about Pearl Harbour
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[2026-03-20 03:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Just months after Anne Boice and her brother, Adam Schumacher, started their real estate business in Central Florida, they found themselves in an impossible situation: Their parents died within months of each other, leaving the siblings their homes.
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[2026-03-20 03:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: It’s not a secret that housing is expensive, but what’s less apparent is the widening financial gap between existing homeowners and those looking to gain a foothold in the market.
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[2026-03-20 03:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Belarus freed 250 political prisoners on Thursday following negotiations with the United States, while Washington agreed to remove sanctions on several Belarusian companies in return, a U.S. official said.
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[2026-03-20 03:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Crude oil prices would need to jump to roughly $138 a barrel amid the war on Iran and stay there for at least a few weeks to put the US at a serious risk of a recession, according to a new survey of economists released Thursday.
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[2026-03-20 03:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have long debated the fentanyl trade between China and the US. (ABC)
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[2026-03-20 03:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE British Chamber of Commerce Philippines Executive Vice Chairman Chris Nelson met with Philippine Ambassador to the UK Teodoro Locsin Jr. to cite areas of cooperation in infrastructure, agriculture, and energy. As the two nations mark their 80 years of diplomatic relations, the relationship is increasingly supported by shared priorities in innovation, sustainable growth, and regional economic integration, citing the Philippine chairship of Asean.
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[2026-03-20 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Europe's sovereign bonds are facing "a perfect storm" after new inflation fears sparked by the Iran conflict forced the region's central banks to signal a new course for interest rates on Thursday, sending yields soaring.
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[2026-03-20 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippines is currently transitioning from a traditional service- and agriculture-based economy into a burgeoning digital powerhouse. As of 2025, we have 142 million active cellular mobile connections. This represents 122 percent of the entire population, and 90.8 million active social media users, or about 78 percent of the total population.
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[2026-03-20 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-20 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-20 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-20 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-20 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-20 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-20 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-20 02:58 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Attacks on facilities by both sides in the conflict this week threaten grave consequences for the global economy
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[2026-03-20 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: In the heart of Rabat's old city there's a multitude gold jewellery shops displaying a diverse collection of traditional and modern jewellery.
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[2026-03-20 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran intensified its attacks on oil and natural gas facilities around the Gulf on Thursday, raising the stakes in a war that is sending shock waves through the global economy.
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[2026-03-20 02:00 UTC+10:00] [London] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As some Chinese workers switch jobs to boost salaries, many remain pessimistic about pay increases amid economic uncertainty
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[2026-03-20 01:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian tore into Congress for forcing airport security agents to work without pay, calling the situation “inexcusable” and accusing lawmakers of using frontline workers as “political chips” while a partial government shutdown drags into its fifth week.
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[2026-03-20 01:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: The pressure on Russia’s finances has grown so acute that even a sustained surge in oil prices driven by turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz will not be enough to plug the widening deficit.
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[2026-03-20 01:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: She’s booby-trapped in high-cost traveling.
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[2026-03-20 01:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: OpenAI said on Thursday it will acquire Python toolmaker Astral, as the ChatGPT owner looks to strengthen its portfolio against rival Anthropic and gain more share in the artificial intelligence coding tools market.
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[2026-03-20 01:31 UTC+10:00] [John Lee Ka-chiu] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Government will discuss land and financial support with mainland and overseas businesses seeking to take part in project, Paul Chan tells Beijing seminar
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[2026-03-20 01:02 UTC+10:00] [CK Hutchison] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Group says diversified network could benefit from higher storage revenue as inventory demand rises amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
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[2026-03-20 01:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: US leaders anticipated a walkover. Now they’re embroiled in a conflict that could hasten the end of US economic dominance
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[2026-03-20 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Global economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Iran war and its impact on energy and fertiliser costs is the main risk to the global economy, report says
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[2026-03-20 00:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The European Central Bank is pictured in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
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[2026-03-20 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Capital Economics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With worries over the Iran war driving down stock prices, the People’s Bank of China has named market stability as a ‘major task’ in 2026
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[2026-03-20 00:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — Uber says it will invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian Automotive to help launch up to 50,000 robotaxis.
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[2026-03-19 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A stand for Georgia Pathways is seen at a job fair in Atlanta, Ga., June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Sudhin Thanawala, File)
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[2026-03-19 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The Uber logo appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Aug. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
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[2026-03-19 23:19 UTC+10:00] [Namita Joshi] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Generic slimming drugs are expected to flood a market where one in four adults are currently either overweight or obese
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[2026-03-19 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Tensions in the Middle East have sent shockwaves through global energy markets, pushing buyers to look elsewhere for supply.
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[2026-03-19 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: As Spanish and British authorities strengthen their post-Brexit business ties, the standout news is that of a visa exemption for some UK workers heading to Spain. The deal will cut red tape and increase business opportunities for international workers.
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[2026-03-19 23:04 UTC+10:00] [PwC] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Paul Griggs says senior staff at consulting firm who are not ‘paranoid about being AI-first’ are likely to be replaced
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[2026-03-19 23:01 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-03-19 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Uber Technologies plans to invest up to $1.25 billion in electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive as part of a deal to deploy up to 50,000 robotaxis in several countries through 2031, the companies announced Thursday.
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[2026-03-19 22:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Josh Frost, founder of Best Perfume, introduces the brand to members of the media during its Philippine launch in Manila on March 19, highlighting its fragrance formulations designed for hot and humid climates and its entry into the local market with high-concentration scents aimed at improving longevity for Filipino consumers.
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[2026-03-19 22:30 UTC+10:00] [oil shortage] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Risk-off mode takes hold as attacks bring crisis to ‘a more dangerous level for the global economy’, analyst says
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[2026-03-19 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Benchmark Brent oil prices jumped above $119 a barrel on Thursday after Iran attacked energy facilities across the Middle East following Israel’s strike on its South Pars gas field, a major escalation in the war.
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[2026-03-19 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Blockbuster earnings were not enough to prevent a sharp drop in Micron Technology shares in premarket trading.
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[2026-03-19 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Market regulator will soon begin inspection of investment banks amid concerns about deficiencies in listing documents and misconduct
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[2026-03-19 22:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Report shows how minerals critical to defense readiness have seen a ‘near total’ disruption in seaborne trade
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[2026-03-19 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Keepers and vets at Nyíregyháza Zoo in eastern Hungary carefully washed and examined a group of spurred tortoises (Centrochelys sulcata) during a routine health session. The procedure monitored their wellbeing, checked for injuries, and was followed by feeding as part of standard captive care. Native to Africa’s Sahel region, from Senegal to Ethiopia, this species is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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[2026-03-19 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city welcomed a batch of new regional headquarters and R&D centres this week, as China continues its campaign to win back overseas capital
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