Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-17 10:30 UTC+10:00] [south Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: South Korea and Japan lead global market declines – with losses steeper than in Europe – as oil shock underscores their reliance on imports
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[2026-03-17 10:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
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.“
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[2026-03-17 10:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Nvidia said the revenue opportunity for its artificial intelligence chips may reach at least $1 trillion through 2027, as the company outlined a strategy to compete more aggressively in the fast-growing market for running AI systems in real time.
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[2026-03-17 10:15 UTC+10:00] [JVS Claw] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: OpenClaw’s popularity shows authorities are right to urge caution, even as companies race to localise the new tech
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[2026-03-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: System aims to let AI agents collaborate under strict rules, as HKGAI rolls out tools for school selection, budgeting and racing data
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[2026-03-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: This report is from this week's CNBC's The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what's driving the world's second-largest economy. You can subscribe here.
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[2026-03-17 09:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: New NeuralMesh AI Data Platform Closes the Gap Between AI Proof-of-Concept and Profitable Production, Delivering Scalable Business Intelligence and Faster AI Outcomes with NVIDIA
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[2026-03-17 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Kalshi, the prediction market that is making it mark around the country, is looking to incentivize new users to the platform. The Kalshi promo code NYPMAX allows new users to trade $10 and get $10 on the platform for a several sporting events, including the NBA.
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[2026-03-17 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Returning to Madison Square Garden on Monday for the first time since his trade from the Rangers last month, Artemi Panarin joked that he was glad the security guards remembered him.
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[2026-03-17 08:30 UTC+10:00] [Skuld] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As an international maritime hub, the city must speed up green fuel bunkering and strengthen its marine war-risk insurance business
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[2026-03-17 08:11 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Atlassian illegally fired an employee for criticising its CEO over workplace changes and how he talked to staff, US labour board prosecutors allege.
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[2026-03-17 08:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:English Premier League
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[2026-03-17 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. has asked to delay his planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing by "a month or so" due to the ongoing war with Iran.
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[2026-03-17 07:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: HAVANA (AP) — Officials in Cuba reported an island-wide blackout Monday in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen. Cuba has blamed its woes on a U.S. energy blockade after President Donald Trump in January warned of tariffs on any country that sells or provides oil to it.
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[2026-03-17 07:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seven winners of a public vote for favorite organizations honored with crystal People's Choice Stevie Award trophies.
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[2026-03-17 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SAN JOSE, California — Nvidia announced Monday that it was joining the OpenClaw craze, unveiling tools to bring AI agents -- which can manage your email, files and calendar while you sleep -- into the corporate world.
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[2026-03-17 07:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Bettors on Polymarket allegedly made death threats to an Israeli reporter as they pressured him to change an article he wrote about an Iranian missile strike, according to a report.
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[2026-03-17 07:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Nvidia is expanding deals for its autonomous vehicle development business to Hyundai Motor, Nissan Motor and Isuzu, as well as Chinese automakers BYD and Geely, the software and chip giant announced Monday.
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[2026-03-17 07:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The median age of New York City-area homeowners has jumped to a stunning new high as the housing affordability crisis keeps young buyers locked out of the market, according to a new report.
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[2026-03-17 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: A rally on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks higher, while the Reserve Bank is almost universally tipped to raise interest rates again this afternoon.
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[2026-03-17 07:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A drop in oil prices helped send the U.S. stock market to its best day since the war in Iran began.
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[2026-03-17 07:08 UTC+10:00] [Cost of Living] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Australians with a $600,00 mortgage would pay $93 a month more in repayments if the Reserve Bank raises interest rates by 0.25 percentage points. Source: Getty, iStockphoto / enjoynz
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[2026-03-17 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has initiated steps to conduct a nationwide survey aimed at gathering comprehensive data on financial inclusion in the country as part of efforts to formulate the National Financial Inclusion Strategy Phase II.
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[2026-03-17 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Siyapatha Finance PLC, the largest subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC and a prominent leader distinguished in Sri Lanka’s non-bank financial sector, announced its decision to raise a maximum of Rs. 3.75 billion through its debenture issue.
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[2026-03-17 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Sri Lankan tea brand secured the highest price at this week tea auctions amounting to Rs 6,950.
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[2026-03-17 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka was able to conclude its participation at the ITB 2026 on a successful note, attracting visitors both German and from all across the European Region. The Sri Lanka Pavilion was a major attraction throughout the entire event, with its traditional dance performances, culture and glamour, and the myriad of Travel opportunities and Tourism products they had to offer.
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[2026-03-17 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: K Seeds Investments identified Commercial Credit and Finance PLC as the best performing Finance Company under the 1st category among the 30 listed Finance Companies in Sri Lanka through a ranking carried out based on their financial performance for the third quarter of 2025/26.
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[2026-03-17 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, marking a milestone year of accelerated growth, strengthened financial resilience, and sustained business momentum.
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[2026-03-17 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A prolonged US-Israel war on Iran could reduce Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) by as much as 03 percent over the next two years, according to a new policy analysis by the South Asian Network on Economic Modelling (Sanem).
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[2026-03-17 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Islamic Republic of Iran is among the few places that exemplify the intricate entanglements of natural resources, political ideology, and geopolitics. As one of the world’s leading countries in terms of oil and gas reserves, Iran also possesses economic potential similar to that of the other Gulf monarchies. For over four decades, however, Iran has been engaged in economic confrontations with the Western powers and has pursued a nuclear programme.
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[2026-03-17 06:38 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Energy minister says it will take ‘some time’ for extra supply to reach regional areas. Follow today’s news live
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[2026-03-17 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: China debuts its domestically developed T1,200 ultra-high-strength carbon fibre on Wednesday, with expected applications in aerospace, low-altitude economy and humanoid robotics.
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[2026-03-17 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Fcode Labs launches Forevate, a real-time market intelligence solution designed to help businesses respond faster to market changes and make data-driven decisions. Operating across Asia, Europe, and North America, Fcode Labs has grown from three founders to a 100-person team in seven years. During that time, the company has delivered advanced digital systems for global organizations including the Singapore Government and Mercedes-Benz, supporting large-scale digital initiatives across multiple industries.
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[2026-03-17 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that, in light of the challenges that have arisen due to the prevailing conflict situation in the Middle East, plans are being implemented to manage energy resources effectively while ensuring the uninterrupted continuation of the country’s economic activities and essential services.
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[2026-03-17 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s condominium landscape continues to expand at pace, reshaping urban living across the country, yet many residential communities still rely on manual payment methods that slow down collections, delay reconciliations and limit financial visibility for both residents and management corporations.
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[2026-03-17 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Port City Colombo has strengthened its technology services ecosystem by signing a strategic partnership agreement with OREL IT.
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[2026-03-17 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) recently celebrated its 40th Anniversary, marking four decades of contribution to the growth and global recognition of Sri Lanka’s value-added rubber products industry.
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[2026-03-17 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank PLC has achieved another significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s sustainable finance journey with the supplementary international listing of its pioneering Blue Bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), with the bond displayed on the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX) and on the India International Exchange (India INX) at GIFT City, Gujarat, India.
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[2026-03-17 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: New Anthoney’s Farms, one of the producers to raise chicken without antibiotics at any stage of production, is the sponsor of MasterChef Sri Lanka’s official poultry supplier.
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[2026-03-17 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Aitken Spence Travels, Sri Lanka’s leading Destination Management Company, has announced the achievement of the internationally recognised certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), marking a historic milestone in the company’s sustainability journey.
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[2026-03-17 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC Securities Limited, the stockbroking subsidiary of LOLC Group, hosted its inaugural Investor Forum under the theme ‘Capitalizing on the Economic Upswing’ on March 6, at the Hilton Colombo Residence, bringing together approximately 100 high-net-worth individuals including their existing and prospective investors.
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[2026-03-17 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC marked International Women’s Day with a powerful call to accelerate women-led enterprise in Sri Lanka. The programme, was held on March 6, at HNB Towers, brought together more than 300 women entrepreneurs, business leaders, development partners, academics and policymakers.
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[2026-03-17 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka (AAT Sri Lanka) marks a significant milestone in its journey with the Induction Ceremony of Dr. Chamara Bandara as the 14th President of AAT Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-17 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Asian Paints Causeway, a leader in Sri Lanka’s coatings industry, secured the highest award in its category at the Effie Awards for its highly impactful marketing campaign for SmartCare ‘AquaSafe’.
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[2026-03-17 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Motha, one of Sri Lanka’s well-known number one dessert ingredient expert, is partnering with MasterChef Sri Lanka – Season 01 as the Official Dessert Ingredient Products Partner.
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[2026-03-17 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: ‘From Communities to Classrooms – Hearing Care for All Children’
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[2026-03-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-03-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-03-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-03-17 06:22 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Just a few months after Warren Buffett convened a series of high-end dinners across America to collect signatures for something called the Giving Pledge, he was feeling optimistic about his new idea for philanthropy.
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