Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-17 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: In case Patrick Mahomes isn’t ready to play Week 1, the Chiefs turned to the Jets – of all places – for quarterback help.
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[2026-03-17 01:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Brent crude oil held above $100 per barrel on Monday, pushing national average gasoline prices to their highest level since October 2023 as President Trump urged allies to help protect oil tankers from Iranian attacks in the key Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-03-17 01:44 UTC+10:00] [ByteDance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese tech companies are aggressively promoting the deployment of the AI agent amid a nationwide frenzy
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[2026-03-17 01:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Faced with an alarming rise in fuel prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East, the Ethiopian government is now calling on citizens and institutions to avoid unnecessary consumption and is announcing measures to stabilize supply and combat illegal trade.
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[2026-03-17 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, visiting lecturer at the Institute of Social Sciences of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
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[2026-03-17 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, visiting lecturer at the Institute of Social Sciences of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
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[2026-03-17 01:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: DENVER — A former Colorado funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hide nearly 200 decomposing bodies in a building is asking for leniency when she is sentenced Monday, saying she was a “scared and desperate mother” who was manipulated to keep the family business operating.
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[2026-03-17 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The rising age of first-time homebuyers has dominated discussion of the housing market in recent months—and multiple sources offer varying estimates of how old the typical first-time buyer really is.
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[2026-03-17 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Congolese president Félix Tshisekedi signed a decree-law on Saturday to create a brand-new specialised court to deal with economic and financial crimes such as corruption and money laundering.
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[2026-03-17 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Chinese lead trade negotiator Li Chenggang gives a press conference at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development headquarters, Monday, March 16, 2026, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Oleg Cetinic)
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[2026-03-16 23:59 UTC+10:00] [Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Hangzhou-based carmaker exported 67,052 units in 2025, up from 13,726 in 2024, according to an exchange filing
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[2026-03-16 23:48 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two sides held deep, frank and constructive consultations, China’s top negotiator says
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[2026-03-16 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US president’s threat to delay summit with Xi adds uncertainty to Paris negotiations, analysts say
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[2026-03-16 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that the administration has no plans to intervene in financial markets and may not have the authority to do so even if it wanted.
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[2026-03-16 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Premia, Korea's only hybrid airline, has enhanced passenger comfort by reducing the total number of seats while expanding seat pitch to enhance passenger comfort.
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[2026-03-16 23:02 UTC+10:00] [Sun Dong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief’s remarks follow Digital Policy Office’s advice to government departments to avoid installing AI agent
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[2026-03-16 22:53 UTC+10:00] [Li Ka-shing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tender for three Peak Road lots follows sale by Chan King-wai’s family of another Peak property last year at estimated 56 per cent loss
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[2026-03-16 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: It may seem like the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US and Israel is happening far away, but it’s already starting to affect life in Spain, including the property market.
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[2026-03-16 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Intensified inspections for Panama-flagged vessels – among the world’s most common registrations – retaliation for canal port seizure, source says
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[2026-03-16 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran is a military strategy with vast consequences for the global economy, not just in the form of higher oil prices, but with disruptions in supply chains involving metals and manufacturing, and farming and food prices. And at some point in the future, supply chain experts say, Iran's attempt to choke of the strait will also hit American medicine cabinets.
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[2026-03-16 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times News Prime.
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[2026-03-16 22:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The country's anti-money laundering agency said Monday that it has decided to fine Bithumb, one of South Korea's crypto exchanges, some 37 billion won ($24.8 million) and impose a six-month partial business suspension over lapses in customer verification obligations and transactions with unregistered partners.
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[2026-03-16 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Meta stock was on the up before U.S. markets opened on Thursday following reports the company is planning to lay off over 20% of its workforce to balance its staggering AI spending plans this year.
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[2026-03-16 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TEHRAN, Iran — President Donald Trump urged NATO partners and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical conduit for crude that Iran has effectively closed, as major economic players began releasing oil reserves on Monday to ward off supply disruptions.
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[2026-03-16 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Gemini] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Google Hong Kong’s Michael Yue says move will drive more creativity and productivity and help achieve commitment to advancing Hong Kong together
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[2026-03-16 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEIRUT, Lebanon — Fears of a global energy crisis rose Monday as the war in the Middle East raged on, with more US-Israeli strikes on the Iranian capital and Israel's bombardment of Lebanon. An Iranian drone strike temporarily shut Dubai’s airport, a crucial global travel hub, underscoring the threats to the world economy.
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[2026-03-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Amazon has been signaling that it wants a piece of the Saks empire — including possibly buying it outright — even as its prospects to break into the luxury market have been complicated by its controversial role in the retailer’s bankruptcy, The Post has learned.
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[2026-03-16 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Maersk] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Transits drop to zero but vessels cluster outside corridor, signalling expectations of a reopening, maritime analytics firm says
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[2026-03-16 20:15 UTC+10:00] [Shizuoka] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: For tourists tired of cities like Tokyo or Osaka, Shizuoka offers a quieter experience of Japanese culture. But how can it market itself?
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[2026-03-16 20:14 UTC+10:00] [Anwar Ibrahim] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: First, a minister called the deal dead. Then his ministry backtracked. Now the opposition is demanding answers
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[2026-03-16 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At The Asian Banker "Global Excellence In Retail Finance Awards Ceremony And Gala Dinner 2026"on 12 March, WeBank received four major awards in recognition of its technological innovation and inclusive finance capabilities. The Bank once again retained the titles of "Best Digital Bank in Asia Pacific"and "Best Digital Bank in China".
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[2026-03-16 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Atarah Capital has announced the appointment of Mr. Janaka Karunaratne, retired Deputy Governor (DG) of Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) as a Non-Executive Independent Director. Having served at CBSL for over 34 years, Janaka assumes his inaugural appointment in the Private Sector as a Director of Atarah Capital, a “Corporate Finance Advisor” firm licensed and Regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-16 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Australians blame Anthony Albanese and his government for the nation’s inflation pressures as they cut their spending on takeaway meals, drop subscriptions for streaming services and put off repairs around the house and on their cars to make ends meet.
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[2026-03-16 19:28 UTC+10:00] [Caitong Securities] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Annual price declines deepen nationwide, with policy support and supply reforms seen as key to recovery
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[2026-03-16 19:20 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: It has been raining trade deals.
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[2026-03-16 19:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: As K-pop’s global reach expands, companies are betting on K-pop-themed games — but few have found sustained success
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[2026-03-16 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Formula One] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Setting a near 20-year attendance record, this year’s race strengthened the city’s case as global event venue – and China’s efforts to spur consumption
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[2026-03-16 18:55 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-03-16 18:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SEJONG — A surge in oil prices triggered by the war involving Iran could deal a significant blow to the South Korean economy if the rally persists, given the country’s heavy reliance on Middle Eastern crude oil, a state-run research institute warned Monday.
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[2026-03-16 18:40 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Farmers have warned Australians will face higher food prices even after the federal government began releasing 760 million litres of petrol and diesel from its domestic reserves to boost regional supplies.
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[2026-03-16 18:35 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The Trump administration is considering intervening in oil markets to push down prices despite warnings that it would risk a “biblical disaster”.
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[2026-03-16 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Madagascar’s transitional leader, Michael Randrianirina, has appointed the head of the country’s financial intelligence unit, Mamitiana Rajaonarison, as prime minister, just days after dissolving the government.
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[2026-03-16 18:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Samsung Bioepis and Epis NexLab, subsidiaries of Samsung Epis Holdings, have signed a joint research and licensing agreement with Korean biotech G2GBio to develop long-acting obesity treatments, the companies said Monday.
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[2026-03-16 17:45 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: An Emirates flight which departed from Melbourne last night bound for Dubai International Airport has been diverted following a drone attack near the airport.
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[2026-03-16 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: American fighter jets struck military targets on a mountain near the Chabahar Free Trade Zone in southeastern Iran, according to a report by Voice of America’s Persian-language service.
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[2026-03-16 17:36 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As resource-rich nations introduce export bans and other limits, analyst says investment may not automatically follow
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[2026-03-16 17:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Posco Future M said Monday it has won a 1 trillion won ($668.2 million) contract to supply electric vehicle battery anode materials to a global automaker, its largest deal since entering the business in 2011.
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[2026-03-16 17:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-03-16 16:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Samsung SDI said Monday it has clinched a 1.5 trillion won ($1 billion) deal to supply prismatic energy storage system batteries for a US energy firm, building on its growing presence in the North American energy storage market.
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[2026-03-16 16:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean and Cambodian tax authorities are stepping up cooperation on cross-border information sharing tied to tax crimes and financial assets as they seek to trace proceeds concealed overseas.
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