[2026-03-18 15:55 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Guest thanks Rinehart for organising Sky host’s birthday boat bash

Snippet: A guest at Sky News Australia presenter Rita Panahi’s 50th birthday party on board a boat available to hire for $25,000 a day has thanked Australia’s richest woman Gina Rinehart for hosting the event.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/guest-thanks-rinehart-for-organising-sky-host-s-birthday-boat-bash-20260318-p5okv3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares advance as oil slips despite barrage of attacks by Iran

Snippet: A person looks at a stock price monitor showing New York Dow and Nikkei indexes also US dollar Japanese yen exchange rate at a security company Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-oil-iran-trump-fddc46573a120d8235d0b696350b268d

[2026-03-18 15:45 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Cormann vs the rest: Why former finance minister is still backing this $60b blowout

Snippet: One of the key architects of the GST deal that will cost federal taxpayers $60 billion has defended the policy as affordable and vital to protecting the federation, putting him at odds with one of his fellow former ministers, who says it is hurting the nation’s economy and should be dumped.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/cormann-vs-the-rest-why-former-finance-minister-is-still-backing-this-60b-blowout-20260318-p5okil.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 15:36 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Gateway uncovers parallel gold target at WA Yandal project

Snippet: Gateway Mining has discovered yet another gold prospect at its Yandal Gold Project in Western Australia’s prolific Yilgarn Craton.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/gateway-uncovers-parallel-gold-target-at-wa-yandal-project-20260318-p5p1de.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 15:34 UTC+10:00] [Eid ul-Fitr] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The US$460 cake testing Malaysia’s sweet tooth and wallet: ‘even sultan would think twice’

Snippet: Sarawak bakery’s luxury treat sparks debate over its high price as Malaysians stock up on Eid sweets amid rising diabetes concerns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3346966/us460-cake-testing-malaysias-sweet-tooth-and-wallet-even-sultan-would-think-twice

[2026-03-18 15:29 UTC+10:00] [Goldman Sachs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC launches US$2.5 billion AT1 bond issue in Hong Kong after market standstill

Snippet: Lender’s AT1 bond sale is the first since Iran conflict froze the market, with Hong Kong’s stability making it the natural venue: analyst

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3346960/hsbc-launches-us25-billion-at1-bond-issue-hong-kong-after-market-standstill

[2026-03-18 15:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LS Electric to invest $168M to expand US switchgear capacity

Snippet: LS Electric said Wednesday it will invest $168 million to expand its switchgear manufacturing capacity in the US, as the Korean power equipment maker seeks to bolster its footprint across the North American market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697140

[2026-03-18 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: MTR Lab and ZGC Science City Ltd Establish Ecosystem Partnership

Snippet: Propel Investment in Chinese Tech Startups, Support Their Global Expansion, and Accelerate Smart City, Sustainability and AI Innovation

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697135

[2026-03-18 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: Federal Reserve could signal no interest rate cuts this year in wake of Iran war

Snippet: FILE -Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fed-interest-rates-inflation-jobs-powell-trump-5ff8aec596588afed4a7449322bf956c

[2026-03-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Red Metal, Chalice Mining link up in hunt for next copper-gold frontier

Snippet: Red Metal Ltd has linked up with ASX-listed, $560 million mid-tier explorer Chalice Mining under an earn-in joint venture (JV) on ground prospective for copper-gold at Red Metal’s Callabonna project in South Australia’s Curnamona Province.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/red-metal-chalice-mining-link-up-in-hunt-for-next-copper-gold-frontier-20260318-p5oxtk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Maxx Crosby says canceled trade to Ravens made him angry

Snippet: Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Dec. 21, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-raiders-maxx-crosby-48ad25bfda34be2a57389decfd9da4df

[2026-03-18 14:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Japan records trade surplus as exports growth improves

Snippet: March 18, 2026 14:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/japan-records-trade-surplus-as-exports-growth-improves/

[2026-03-18 14:27 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Dire warning about war's impact in Australia

Snippet: Think petrol prices are bad now? It's entirely possible you ain't seen nothing yet, if a worse-(but not worst)-case scenario plays out in the war in Iran.Westpac has updated its modelling on the economic impacts brought about by the conflict, particularly on energy costs.The big four bank's baseline – the scenario it thinks is most likely to play out – is the war lasts about a month, but that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz takes a further month to

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/finance/usa-israel-attacks-iran-economic-impact-australia-oil-prices-westpac-forecasts/2a0de929-dd28-4b32-a6e6-33ce45e2b9ba

[2026-03-18 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Agriculture chief warns against profiteering, hoarding amid Middle East war

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday cautioned against profiteering and hoarding amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/business/agriculture-chief-warns-against-profiteering-hoarding-amid-middle-east-war/2302387

[2026-03-18 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia's fuel shipments look safe for the next month. After that, it's complicated

Snippet: Fuel companies say supply for the next month is secure. (ABC News: Glyn Jones)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/fuel-shipments-safe-april-complicated/106464430

[2026-03-18 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan reports trade surplus

Snippet: A customer fills up a fuel tank of a vehicle at a gas station in Tokyo, on March 12, 2026. (Suo Takekuma/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-trade-surplus-trump-tariffs-china-imports-3720c3212d66d687082d2639b3bb692b

[2026-03-18 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From 56kg, she put on 23kg in just 8 months. How she lost it all in another 8

Snippet: Chinese-Canadian Jenny Yue rapidly gained weight during the pandemic, but lost it all just as quickly through diet and exercise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3346840/how-mother-lost-23kg-8-months-took-bodybuilding-and-started-food-business

[2026-03-18 13:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Japan's Mitsui OSK shares soar to record highs as activist investor Elliott builds 'significant' stake

Snippet: Shares of Japanese shipping firm Mitsui OSK Lines surged more than 11% Wednesday to a record high after activist investor Elliott Investment Management said it had established a "significant" stake in the firm.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/mitsui-osk-shares-jump-elliott-builds-position.html

[2026-03-18 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: By wresting control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has turned the tables on US

Snippet: Iran spent a decade building up a shadow fleet of tankers untouched by western finance and insurance to evade US sanctions.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/wresting-control-strait-hormuz-iran-has-turned-tables-us

[2026-03-18 13:29 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: West Wits pours first gold at South African Mine

Snippet: They say gold fever never really dies in the Witwatersrand - the legendary reef that gave the world its most storied gold rush and underpins South Africa’s identity as a mining nation - and West Wits Mining has just proved it.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/west-wits-pours-first-gold-at-south-african-mine-20260318-p5ot2z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 13:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Taihan Cable eyes global expansion as it turns 85

Snippet: Taihan Cable & Solution Vice Chair Song Jong-min on Tuesday pledged to transform the company into a global leader in the power infrastructure market, as it marked its 85th anniversary.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697011

[2026-03-18 13:08 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: CCTV of shooting potentially linked to illegal tobacco trade

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/cctv-of-shooting-potentially-linked-to-illegal-tobacco-trade-20260318-p5osj3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 13:08 UTC+10:00] [Anthony Albanese] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘It’s a different world now’: Albanese calls snap national cabinet meeting over fuel crisis

Snippet: Australian prime minister says US–Israeli war on Iran has shifted the international reality, likening current economic shock to Covid pandemic and Ukraine invasion

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/18/anthony-albanese-national-cabinet-iran-war-fuel-shortages-self-reliance-economic-resilience

[2026-03-18 13:04 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks extend winning streak amid stabilising oil prices despite Iran conflict

Snippet: Hang Seng Index rises for a third day, the longest run since January, as Wall Street rally and steadier oil prices boost mood

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346952/hong-kong-stocks-extend-winning-streak-amid-stabilising-oil-prices-despite-iran-conflict

[2026-03-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China fine-tunes C909 jet operations in Laos – a blueprint for Southeast Asia?

Snippet: Lessons from Laos could help Comac boost overseas sales of C909 and C919 – but analyst says buyers will be closely watching for safety

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3346906/china-adapts-c909-jet-operations-laos-blueprint-southeast-asia-and-beyond

[2026-03-18 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Investment in the Northern Territory private sector plummets

Snippet: By Joseph Hathaway-Wilson

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/nt-investment-plummets-local-businesses-wait-for-major-projects/106464950

[2026-03-18 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dodgers superstar shatters record for off the field earnings — and it’s not even close

Snippet: There was a time—not long ago—when baseball believed it understood its place in the modern sports economy. The sport was a regional game masquerading as a national pastime, rich in history, but lagging in marketing muscle.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/sports/shohei-ohtanis-off-field-earnings-shatters-previous-record/

[2026-03-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] Majority of Korean companies plan to hire AI talent

Snippet: Majority of Korean companies plan to hire AI talent

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696762

[2026-03-18 11:59 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s war is wreaking more havoc than you think

Snippet: March 18, 2026 — 11:59am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/trump-s-war-is-wreaking-more-havoc-than-you-think-20260318-p5okiq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 11:57 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Isolated and exposed: can New Zealand’s fragile economic recovery withstand the global oil shock?

Snippet: New Zealand economic growth tipped to overtake Australia’s this year but Middle East conflict casts a shadow over outlook

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/18/new-zealand-economy-global-oil-shocks

[2026-03-18 11:56 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Who will pay for Kyle Sandilands’ KIIS goodbye?

Snippet: There was an air of inevitability about KIIS-owner ARN Media firing Kyle Sandilands this morning and officially ending its association with the ratings’ juggernaut that was The Kyle and Jackie O Show.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/who-will-pay-for-kyle-sandilands-kiis-goodbye-20260318-p5okj2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 11:51 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Melbourne shooting could be linked to illegal tobacco trade, police say

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/melbourne-shooting-could-be-linked-to-illegal-tobacco-trade-police-say-20260318-p5oo1k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 11:47 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: With one sentence, treasurer drops major hint on $22 billion tax overhaul

Snippet: The federal government has dropped its two clearest hints to date that it is preparing to wind back the capital gains tax (CGT) discount for property investors in the upcoming budget.Yesterday, two Labor senators endorsed a parliamentary inquiry's report into the controversial tax break, which found the discount's design is flawed, distorts investment, benefits investors over first-home buyers, and can drive intergenerational inequality.And this morning, Treasurer Jim Chalmers left the door well and truly ajar when asked whether the May

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/federal-budget-2026-government-hint-changes-capital-gains-tax/938c783c-4361-4c06-bde7-bc3168cd2016

[2026-03-18 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Nvidia says restarting production of China-bound chips

Snippet: SAN JOSE, California— Nvidia chief Jensen Huang on Tuesday said the AI technology powerhouse is restarting production of its high-performance chips for clients in China.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/business/sunday-business-it/nvidia-says-restarting-production-of-china-bound-chips/2302346

[2026-03-18 11:32 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Hoodwinked. How BHP bulldozed a coal miner in court

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/hoodwinked-how-bhp-bulldozed-a-coal-miner-in-court/

[2026-03-18 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: White House pressure on Cuba mounts as island fights power cut

Snippet: HAVANA, Cuba — Washington heaped pressure on Cuba's communist authorities Tuesday to allow free-market reforms as the impoverished island scrambled to recover from a nationwide electricity blackout.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/world/americas-emea/white-house-pressure-on-cuba-mounts-as-island-fights-power-cut/2302338

[2026-03-18 11:30 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Singh beats Smith: How Indian-born entrepreneurs are driving a Sydney business boom

Snippet: Sydney’s India-born population has driven a spike in business creation in the city’s west and north-west as members of that community founded more than half of all new firms across much of that region last year.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/singh-beats-smith-how-indian-born-entrepreneurs-are-driving-a-sydney-business-boom-20260315-p5oal8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 11:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NorthPort accelerates Pier 14 infrastructure upgrades

Snippet: ​NorthPort has completed key structural segments of Pier 14 ahead of schedule as part of its three-year terminal modernization program.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/business/maritime/northport-accelerates-pier-14-infrastructure-upgrades/2302339

[2026-03-18 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Beijing InfoComm China 2026 Conference Lineup Presents Future of AI in Tech Aligning with the Nation's Next Strategic Five-Year Plan

Snippet: BEIJING, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the recent ratification of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), the nation is accelerating 'New Quality Productive Forces' to drive digital transformation across all industries. This strategic shift creates significant momentum for the professional audiovisual (Pro AV) sector, which stands as the backbone of smart infrastructure, AI-integrated systems, and the digital economy—from LED displays and control room visualization to collaboration platforms and immersive media.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696759

[2026-03-18 11:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee to preside over meeting on reform plans of capital markets

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung is set to preside over a meeting Wednesday with investors and financial authorities to review ways to reform and stabilize the country's capital markets, officials said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696741

[2026-03-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Government modelling 'more drastic' fuel scenario, Chalmers says, as war rages on

Snippet: Jim Chalmers said the conflict in the Middle East "is a defining influence on global growth and inflation this year, and that’s why it will be a defining influence on the May Budget". Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/jim-chalmers-treasurer-budget-preview-middle-east-war/8557kwm6a

[2026-03-18 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Cap-constrained Dolphins heading in new direction after trading standout receiver Jaylen Waddle

Snippet: Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/dolphins-trade-jaylen-waddle-23a2ff821710a822a6375e6538669c3d

[2026-03-18 10:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Another right royal day in Melbourne for Danish king and queen

Snippet: King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark join a business reception at Government House Victoria yesterday. (AAP: James Ross)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/danish-royals-visit-melbourne-king-frederik-queen-mary/106467188

[2026-03-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mamdani urged to help loosen NY rent law — in bid to put vacant affordable units on market

Snippet: Landlords of rent-stabilized apartments are urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lobby to fix a state law they claim is keeping thousands of vacant rent-stabilized units off the market — even as the city grapples with homelessness and an affordable housing problem.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/us-news/mamdani-urged-to-loosen-state-rent-law-to-put-more-apartments-on-market/

[2026-03-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese banks outpace rivals in Hong Kong wealth growth on IPO boom, capital flows

Snippet: Booming listings and rising outbound investment demand are accelerating growth for Chinese players, SFC data shows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346865/chinese-banks-outpace-rivals-hong-kong-wealth-growth-ipo-boom-capital-flows

[2026-03-18 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Twitter shareholder lawsuit accusing Elon Musk of driving down stock goes to jury: ‘Knew what he was doing’

Snippet: Closing arguments concluded Tuesday in a trial pitting Elon Musk against Twitter shareholders who say the world’s richest man engaged in a pattern of deceptive behavior that misled investors as he attempted to back out of his $44 billion deal to buy the social media platform in 2022.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/business/twitter-shareholder-lawsuit-accusing-elon-musk-of-driving-down-stock-goes-to-jury/

[2026-03-18 10:26 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Australia's most valuable company names new CEO

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/business-news-bhp-australian-mining-giant-names-new-ceo-as-mike-henry-departs/73293930-01f1-4a2d-883d-79cd4bf21f57

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] Majority of Korean companies plan to hire AI talent

Snippet: Nearly 70 percent of South Korean companies plan to recruit artificial intelligence personnel this year, but many are struggling to find candidates who can contribute immediately, according to a recent survey by developer growth platform Grepp.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696523

[2026-03-18 09:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Arizona files criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi

Snippet: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes speaks at the Arizona State Prison, March 19, 2025, in Florence, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/arizona-kalshi-criminal-charges-prediction-markets-gambling-3687ec3ea6725fa53389d9d594433580

[2026-03-18 09:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Paraguay ratifies Mercosur-EU free trade deal

Snippet: SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Paraguay on Tuesday became the latest and final South American country to ratify the landmark free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, which will establish one of the world’s largest free trade zones.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/paraguay-eu-mercosur-free-trade-agreement-f3ada4b48c973108375869610927fce2