[2026-03-17 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Argentina’s wine consumption at a record low

Snippet: Argentina’s wine industry, once a thriving business, is facing its worst crisis in more than 15 years, with record-low domestic consumption, dwindling exports and low-yielding crops. ( AP Video by Victor R. Caivano)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/argentina-wine-industry-crisis-exports-grape-mendoza-80e12920dafb4b2afbc0e503ae8a86db

[2026-03-17 16:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Webtoon has paid its creators $2.8 billion. It wants to pay them more

Snippet: Platform doubles down on creator investment as it looks to turn the corner on a rocky stretch

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696220

[2026-03-17 15:55 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The smart way home borrowers are dealing with higher interest rates

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/the-smart-way-home-borrowers-are-dealing-with-higher-interest-rates-20260316-p5oazd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Global Aesthetic Trends Evolve Toward 'Anti-Sagging': The Expansion of the Structural Skin Laxity Improvement and Liquid Type PCL Collagen Stimulator Market

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global medical aesthetics market is rapidly shifting toward an "Anti-Sagging" paradigm, focusing on improving the fundamental causes of skin laxity. While traditional aesthetic approaches primarily addressed external signs of aging—such as wrinkle reduction and volume correction—the Anti-Sagging trend focuses on the structural causes of aging: the decrease of collagen within the dermal layer and the weakening of the skin's support structure.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696204

[2026-03-17 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares are mixed, US futures slip as oil stays at $100

Snippet: A person walks near a stock price monitor showing Nikkei index at a security company Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-rates-oil-iran-trump-c206d3ca9d54f9cb2c0548eb6bb639d0

[2026-03-17 15:48 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: For all the bluster, the watchdog can’t save us from petrol ‘gouging’

Snippet: March 17, 2026 — 3:48pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/for-all-the-bluster-the-watchdog-can-t-save-us-from-petrol-gouging-20260317-p5ob7s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 15:40 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fate of US-Malaysia trade pact rests on Washington’s next move

Snippet: The US$240 billion deal isn’t ‘null and void’ yet, says the trade minister, as Malaysia waits for Washington to submit updated terms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3346834/fate-us-malaysia-trade-pact-rests-washingtons-next-move

[2026-03-17 15:36 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Hiking rates is such a blunt instrument. There are other, better ways to target inflation

Snippet: March 17, 2026 — 3:36pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/hiking-rates-is-such-a-blunt-instrument-there-are-other-better-ways-to-target-inflation-20260317-p5ob3u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Brave budget needed to combat inflation, economists say

Snippet: Economists say pain caused by the latest rate rise is necessary to bring down inflation. (ABC News: Monish Nand)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-17/budget-bravery-urged-new-rba-rate-rise-pain-hits-economists/106463250

[2026-03-17 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asia Society Philippines to host Women’s Month forum on diplomacy, business leadership

Snippet: IN celebration of Women’s Month, Asia Society Philippines (ASPH) will host a panel discussion, titled “Women Bridging Diplomacy and Business Leadership: Shaping Economic Partnerships in a Changing Global Landscape” at Avenue Bar, Manila House, BGC, Taguig on March 19, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/tmt-newswire/asia-society-philippines-to-host-womens-month-forum-on-diplomacy-business-leadership/2301470

[2026-03-17 15:24 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Viking fast-tracks US tungsten processing plan with global partner

Snippet: In a significant move to accelerate its US tungsten ambitions, Viking Mines has announced the formal engagement of tier-1 mineral processing specialist Mineral Technologies to spearhead a concept study for its flagship Linka tungsten project in Nevada.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/viking-fast-tracks-us-tungsten-processing-plan-with-global-partner-20260317-p5ofls.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 15:20 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a Taiwanese chemist built an Australian tofu empire

Snippet: Eric Hsu put his chemistry degree to good use, turning his garage-based business into one of Australia’s biggest makers of soy products

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346739/how-taiwanese-chemist-built-australian-tofu-empire

[2026-03-17 15:18 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: EU sanctions Chinese, Iranian companies for cyber attacks

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/european-union-sanctions-china-iran-companies-cyber-attacks/

[2026-03-17 15:05 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Chris Bowen declares rush on jerry cans ‘un-Australian’ as he urges end to panic buying of petrol

Snippet: Energy minister says country’s fuel supply has yet to be affected by war after meeting with suppliers and retailers

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/17/australia-petrol-panic-buying-jerry-cans

[2026-03-17 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Technical teams working to resolve fuel QR system issues: Deputy minister - DailyNews

Snippet: The Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne, says that the technical issues currently affecting the fuel issuance QR code system will be fully resolved by this morning (17).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/17/local/968162/technical-teams-working-to-resolve-fuel-qr-system-issues-deputy-minister/

[2026-03-17 15:02 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: WA mulls fuel market shake-up as ‘cheap Tuesday’ doesn’t live up to its name

Snippet: Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has flagged a shake-up of Western Australia’s fuel market as she lamented the drying-up of the spot market smaller petrol operators used to buy from.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-mulls-fuel-market-shake-up-as-cheap-tuesday-doesn-t-live-up-to-its-name-20260317-p5ob8u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: FinVolution Group Announces Strategic Entry into Australia

Snippet: SYDNEY, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FinVolution Group (NYSE: FINV), a leading fintech company, announced its entry into the Australian market, following the acquisition of local lending platform Fundo. This move marks the Company's significant strategic expansion into a high-value developed market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696164

[2026-03-17 14:54 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Reserve Bank hikes interest rates

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/reserve-bank-hikes-interest-rates-20260317-p5ofl4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: RBA lifts interest rates by 0.25pc for second time this year

Snippet: The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted that cash rate target from 3.85 per cent to 4.1 per cent. (AAP: Brendan Esposito)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-17/rba-lifts-interest-rates-for-second-time-in-2026/106463146

[2026-03-17 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Australia central bank raises rates to a near 1-year high as inflation stays elevated

Snippet: Australia's central bank on Tuesday raised benchmark policy rates for a second straight time, pushing them to their highest since April 2025 at 4.1%, amid sticky inflation.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/17/australia-central-bank-interest-rates-rise.html

[2026-03-17 14:33 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Reserve Bank raises interest rates to 4.1 per cent

Snippet: The Reserve Bank has lifted official interest rates a quarter percentage point in a decision that will add about $100 a month to the repayments on a $600,000 mortgage.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/reserve-bank-raises-interest-rates-to-4-1-per-cent-20260317-p5ob3w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 14:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: The Reserve Bank has hiked interest rates again. How much will this cost me?

Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/rba-interest-rates-the-reserve-bank-has-hiked-interest-rates-how-much-will-this-cost-me/230033ae-0a25-489c-bafb-7d5d7505cade

[2026-03-17 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as it struggles with deepening energy crisis

Snippet: HAVANA — Officials in Cuba reported an islandwide blackout Monday in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen and its power grid continues to crumble.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/world/americas-emea/islandwide-blackout-hits-cuba-as-it-struggles-with-deepening-energy-crisis/2301360

[2026-03-17 14:11 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: True North eyes more Queensland gold-copper growth

Snippet: Copper-gold focused explorer True North Copper is looking to up the exploration ante in the Cloncurry district of northwest Queensland by bolstering the company’s gold inventory from a suite of promising regional targets.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/true-north-eyes-more-queensland-gold-copper-growth-20260317-p5ofkh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As shipping risks mount, Xi pushes international port alliance – why now?

Snippet: A speech last year highlights Beijing’s focus on maritime rights – a concern analysts say will only intensify as threats to global shipping increase

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3346753/xi-pushes-belt-and-road-initiative-port-alliance-amid-iran-war-panama-canal-dispute

[2026-03-17 13:51 UTC+10:00] [WWPKG] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong travel agencies suspend Middle East tours over safety concerns

Snippet: Heightened safety fears amid escalating conflict prompt tour operators to halt trips and flight transfers through the region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346821/hong-kong-travel-agencies-suspend-middle-east-tours-over-safety-concerns

[2026-03-17 13:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Inside Harim’s First Kitchen: A bet on premium home meals

Snippet: Korea's poultry leader looks beyond chicken to expand into global food market

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696131

[2026-03-17 13:46 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Tennessee minors sue Musk’s xAI, alleging Grok generated sexual images of them

Snippet: Three Tennessee plaintiffs, including two minors, sued Elon Musk's xAI on Monday, alleging that it knowingly designed its Grok image generator to let people create sexually explicit content by using real photos of others.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/17/tech/musk-grok-ai-minors-sue/

[2026-03-17 13:41 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Catalano’s newspapers not for sale, says ‘pissed off’ company boss

Snippet: The managing director of Antony Catalano’s Australian Community Media has told staff he was “pissed off” after first hearing about the proprietor’s assault charges via the ABC on Saturday morning, while insisting the company is not up for sale.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/catalano-s-newspapers-not-for-sale-says-pissed-off-company-boss-20260317-p5ob8n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 13:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: China warns Trump's latest tariff moves could damage trade ties

Snippet: PARIS (AP) — China warned Monday that US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff moves could harm the countries’ trade relationship, at the end of high-level talks in Paris.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696029

[2026-03-17 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil up again in Asian trade, with focus on Iran war

Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — Oil climbed again in Asia on Tuesday after prices retreated a day earlier, with investors remaining focused on the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/business/oil-up-again-in-asian-trade-with-focus-on-iran-war/2301341

[2026-03-17 12:58 UTC+10:00] [Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks advance as oil steadies and Wall Street rally fuels confidence

Snippet: Hang Seng Index climbs for a second day amid easing concerns over inflation and geopolitical risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346816/hong-kong-stocks-advance-oil-steadies-and-wall-street-rally-fuels-confidence

[2026-03-17 12:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee calls for measures to handle worst-case scenarios over prolonged Mideast crisis

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday the government should prepare measures to mitigate the potential economic fallout under a worst-case scenario that the Middle East crisis could become prolonged.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695960

[2026-03-17 12:42 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Fuel added to the fire': Aussies braced for cost-of-living triple whammy

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/finance/kohler-rates/4b49f096-8a79-4bad-9851-ba819fc8d5f7

[2026-03-17 12:24 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: All of Australia bracing for pain as RBA meets behind closed doors

Snippet: The Reserve Bank is about to announce its March interest rates decision.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/rba-interest-rates-live-updates-march-2026-decision-latest-news-headlines/350491ae-9cc3-47b0-84f2-71cef3b2a650

[2026-03-17 12:02 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Dateline wraps up airborne survey targeting new US rare earths

Snippet: Rare earths are quickly becoming one of the world’s most sought-after commodities, serving as the critical building blocks for electric vehicles, wind turbines, advanced defence systems, and a wide array of technologies powering the global energy transition. And Dateline Resources is quietly staking out ground in what could prove to be one of the most prospective rare earth neighbourhoods on the planet.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/dateline-wraps-up-airborne-survey-targeting-new-us-rare-earths-20260317-p5ob7y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China girl, 12, uses lai see money to buy shop, pays mum US$440 to run it for her

Snippet: Entrepreneurial youngster juggles schoolwork with mapping out business strategies, dealing with suppliers; online observers tip her for the top

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346377/china-girl-12-uses-lai-see-money-buy-shop-paying-mum-us440-salary-run-it-her

[2026-03-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Administrative bloat 행정 비대화

Snippet: In an economy being reshaped by algorithms and automation, the most expensive wager a government can make is on permanence. Yet that is precisely what South Korea is doing in 2026.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695372

[2026-03-17 11:58 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Mountains of building waste burnt off in alleged black market operation on Melbourne’s fringe

Snippet: While Victoria baked through its hottest day on record on January 27, Jayden Chetcuti allegedly got to work raising the temperature even higher in the outer Melbourne suburb of Wollert.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/mountains-of-building-waste-burnt-off-in-alleged-black-market-operation-on-melbourne-s-fringe-20260303-p5o6w7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 11:52 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Takeovers Code] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ant Group subsidiary completes steps for takeover of HK’s largest retail stock brokerage

Snippet: Joint filing says Wealthiness and Prosperity has completed reporting procedures required by Chinese authorities for Bright Smart deal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3346811/ant-group-subsidiary-completes-steps-takeover-hks-largest-retail-stock-brokerage

[2026-03-17 11:33 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: NeuroScientific readies stem cell supply boost for bowel disease trials

Snippet: NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals has ticked off another key box on the road to commercialising the company’s StemSmart stem cell therapy, kicking off its first manufacturing run at one of Australia’s leading cell therapy facilities in Brisbane.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/neuroscientific-readies-stem-cell-supply-boost-for-bowel-disease-trials-20260317-p5ob7f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How high-paid Gen Z and Millennial ‘HENRYs’ are redefining luxury real estate

Snippet: A niche subset of Gen Z and younger millennials is entering the housing market earlier than previous generations—and it’s reshaping how luxury is defined and valued across the nation.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/16/real-estate/how-high-paid-gen-z-and-millennial-henrys-are-redefining-luxury-real-estate/

[2026-03-17 11:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares open sharply higher as global oil prices ease

Snippet: South Korean shares kicked off sharply higher Tuesday as easing crude prices and hopes for the possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz lifted major US stock indexes overnight.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695771

[2026-03-17 11:04 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Albanese poised to strike trade deal with Europe

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is poised to strike a long-delayed $110 billion free trade deal with Europe as both sides aim to fortify relations with like-minded nations at a time of global economic uncertainty.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-poised-to-strike-trade-deal-with-europe-20260317-p5ob3v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: As Middle East routes melt down, British Airways adds flights to Melbourne

Snippet: As conflict ties up airports in the Middle East, British Airways has announced a new route to Australia, launching daily flights between London and Melbourne early next year.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/as-middle-east-routes-melt-down-british-airways-adds-flights-to-melbourne-20260317-p5ob4p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Cost of Living] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Despite a rate rise, Australia's CPI will likely remain among highest in the world

Snippet: The Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to raise interest rates aims to tame inflation and bring down the cost of goods and services. Source: Getty / Sopa

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/despite-a-rate-rise-australias-cpi-will-likely-remain-one-of-the-highest-in-the-world/shpwhnarr

[2026-03-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: RBA hikes rates as governor warns of recession if inflation not curbed — as it happened

Snippet: Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock on Tuesday afternoon after the central bank handed down its decision. Source: AAP / Dan Himbrechts

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/live-blog/rba-march-2026-rates-decision-live/vua12jrsc

[2026-03-17 10:32 UTC+10:00] [Interest rates] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Which Oscar-winning movie best reflects our reality? | Fiona Katauskas

Snippet: Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/mar/17/which-oscar-winning-movie-best-reflects-our-reality

[2026-03-17 10:30 UTC+10:00] [south Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea and Japan bear brunt of global stock sell-offs amid oil shock

Snippet: South Korea and Japan lead global market declines – with losses steeper than in Europe – as oil shock underscores their reliance on imports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346729/south-korea-and-japan-bear-brunt-global-stock-sell-offs-amid-oil-shock

[2026-03-17 10:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Israeli businesses help generate more than 20K jobs in California, report reveals — after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s inflammatory remarks

Snippet: Israeli businesses have helped to create more than 20,000 jobs in the Golden State, and generate billions in economic growth, according to a new study released after Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted Israel as an “apartheid state.“

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/16/us-news/israeli-businesses-help-generate-more-than-20k-jobs-in-california-report-reveals/