Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-03-16 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Poland’s economy has been transformed dramatically since the fall of communism in 1989. Once struggling, it is now one of Europe’s most successful. Poland’s GDP has risen significantly, and the economy has grown steadily since joining the European Union in 2004. (AP Video by Pietro de Cristofaro)
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[2026-03-16 16:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: LG Display has begun supplying organic light-emitting diode panels to Chinese electronics maker TCL for the first time, marking a notable partnership as the Chinese firm moves into the premium OLED monitor market.
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[2026-03-16 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Friday, March 13, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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[2026-03-16 16:09 UTC+10:00] [Trump tariffs] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: US supreme court has ‘ransacked’ the country, president argues, in wake of its ruling against his trade agenda
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[2026-03-16 16:07 UTC+10:00] [Jefferies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: More than 10 pre-profit drug developers are seeking Hong Kong listings as AI-powered biotech platforms draw growing investor interest
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[2026-03-16 16:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
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 15:55 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: March 16, 2026 — 3:55pm
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[2026-03-16 15:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SK hynix has overtaken Samsung Electronics as the most preferred employer among South Korean job seekers, underscoring the rising appeal of semiconductor companies amid the global artificial intelligence boom.
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[2026-03-16 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TAIPEI, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Molicel is proud to announce that our plant has officially been awarded Silver Status by the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA). This prestigious recognition marks a significant milestone in Molicel's journey toward global sustainability and ethical supply chain leadership.
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[2026-03-16 15:29 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 16, 2026 15:29 | News
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[2026-03-16 15:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: APR said Monday that its flagship beauty brand Medicube has entered Nykaa, India’s largest beauty platform, marking a strategic partnership aimed at expanding its presence in the local market.
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[2026-03-16 15:01 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-16 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: National flags representing the United States, Canada, and Mexico fly in the breeze in New Orleans where leaders of the North American Free Trade Agreement met on April 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Judi Bottoni, File)
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[2026-03-16 14:43 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
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[2026-03-16 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the Middle East situation, helping young Hongkongers meet the AI challenge, and Hong Kong as an international city
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[2026-03-16 14:26 UTC+10:00] [Victorian politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Class action settles after retailers argued state government should pay them for economic loss resulting from pandemic lockdown
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[2026-03-16 14:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Josh Hart hoped the Knicks would take care of business early Sunday against an overmatched opponent.
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[2026-03-16 14:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: President Donald Trump's order to strike Iranian military assets on Kharg Island has thrust one of Tehran's most critical oil hubs into the center of the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.
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[2026-03-16 14:09 UTC+10:00] [Esso] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s largest courier cites volatile global fuel prices for new HK$1 surcharge on local document and parcel deliveries
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[2026-03-16 14:02 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Age
Snippet: When geologists start drawing comparisons to Jundee and St Ives, two of the most celebrated gold camps in the Eastern Goldfields, it’s a sign that something genuinely exciting might be stirring. That’s exactly the narrative building around Gateway Mining’s Great Western prospect, where drill rods have just turned for the very first time.
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[2026-03-16 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: An Adelaide mother previously pleaded guilty to 11 charges after she faked her son's cancer diagnosis. (Supplied)
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[2026-03-16 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City will begin releasing the P5,000 fuel subsidy for tricycle drivers this week under the national government’s financial assistance program for public utility vehicle drivers.
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[2026-03-16 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Edge today announced the successful close of a US$665 million green loan. The loan will support the development of the first phase of its 500MW CGK Campus in the GIIC Industrial Estate in Bekasi – a US$4.5 billion multi-phase investment and one of Indonesia's largest AI-ready hyperscale data center campuses.
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[2026-03-16 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: China's economy started on a strong footing this year, with consumption and production both beating expectations as holiday spending and strong foreign demand provided an early boost.
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[2026-03-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The bloc will look for new markets and deepen regional cooperation to reduce trade uncertainty, economic ministers say
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[2026-03-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [China data] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Before the Iran energy crisis and latest round of China-US trade talks, retail spending grew 2.8 per cent in January and February while fixed-asset investment increased 1.8 per cent
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[2026-03-16 12:57 UTC+10:00] [CNOOC] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong stocks slip as investors stayed cautious over global energy supply risks and regional stability
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[2026-03-16 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The founder of a Vermont-based whiskey brand wants to give away a college campus that he bought during the pandemic — on the condition the new owner shares his vision for “the revival of our country and our civilization.”
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[2026-03-16 12:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: PARIS (Reuters) -- Top US and Chinese economic officials were due to conclude talks in Paris on Monday, with potential areas of agreement in agriculture, critical minerals and managed trade that could be taken up by US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, sources familiar with the discussions said.
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[2026-03-16 12:38 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Media boss Antony Catalano’s deep-pocketed backer Alex Waislitz has declared that all staff at their companies will be “supported and heard” after the former Domain boss was charged with assault against a woman last week.
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[2026-03-16 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Globe’s Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) has achieved a milestone as it reached over two million students and educators nationwide while promoting and teaching online safety and responsibility.
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[2026-03-16 12:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has imposed conditions on the radio licence of KIIS FM owner ARN Media, in response to repeated breaches by the popular but controversial radio show The Kyle & Jackie O Show, which has effectively been terminated by owner ARN Media.
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[2026-03-16 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oil prices kept rising as markets opened Sunday, with both benchmarks higher as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supplies.
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[2026-03-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Insurance Authority] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysis aims to increase transparency at a time when some insurance prices are rising faster than medical costs, Insurance Authority CEO says
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[2026-03-16 11:59 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: March 16, 2026 — 11:59am
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[2026-03-16 11:48 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: In the remote Western Australian town of Dardanup, accountant Natasha Earle and her family are feeling the financial pain of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Their "once-in-a-lifetime" five-week trip to Europe — booked last May on Emirates and taking them to London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna and Rome — has been upended by the conflict, and is costing roughly A$10,000 ($7,000) more as they reroute to avoid disruptions from drone and missile fire in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-16 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: US President Donald Trump warned that Nato faces a “very bad future” if allies fail to help the United States secure shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, according to an interview with the Financial Times.
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[2026-03-16 11:30 UTC+10:00] [United Arab Emirates] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry players say local travellers more cautious ahead of Easter holiday amid rising airfares and disrupted routes
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[2026-03-16 11:30 UTC+10:00] [ByteDance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese tech stocks prove steadier than regional and US peers, as frenzy over OpenClaw shows a possible way forward, analysts say
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[2026-03-16 11:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: In a sudden move, US President Donald Trump targeted South Korea, declaring that tariffs on Korean goods would be reverted to pre-trade deal levels.
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[2026-03-16 11:13 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Another weekend of violence compounded global market concerns over war in the Middle East, following US strikes on the vital oil hub
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[2026-03-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: More than half of those surveyed said they trusted "finfluencers". Source: Getty / Cavan Images
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[2026-03-16 10:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The United States has spent $12bn on its war against Iran since launching joint strikes on the country with Israel on February 28, Trump’s top economic adviser said, as domestic concerns grow over the Middle East conflict’s burgeoning economic impacts.
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[2026-03-16 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While shielded by the national economy, the city needs to maintain an open, transparent market to deter abusive behaviour
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