[2026-03-13 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Spain to allow unions and NGOs to do residency paperwork on behalf of migrants

Snippet: A new electronic registry will allow trade unions and NGOs to complete immigration paperwork on behalf of migrants, as the country aims to regularise more than half a million undocumented migrants in the coming months.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260313/spain-to-allow-unions-and-ngos-to-do-residency-paperwork-on-behalf-of-migrants

[2026-03-13 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump's tariff plan could cost American households $2,512 by 2026

Snippet: A ship is docked at the Port of Long Beach Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Long Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tariffs-trump-investigations-trade-household-costs-2feaf769d770681dc95fef8dabd4f918

[2026-03-13 19:58 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippines looks to regulate power market as LNG prices surge

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/philippines-eyes-regulate-power-market-lng-prices-surge-march-13-2026/

[2026-03-13 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Who is really footing the AI energy bill? Inside the debate about data center electricity costs

Snippet: The companies racing to build the massive infrastructure needed for the artificial intelligence boom are facing growing backlash over electricity costs, as households and policymakers question whether data centers are driving up power bills.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/13/ai-data-centers-electricity-prices-backlash-ratepayer-protection.html

[2026-03-13 19:10 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s war is the most dangerous double-edged gamble I can remember

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/trump-s-war-is-the-most-dangerous-double-edged-gamble-i-can-remember-20260310-p5o8x7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-13 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Egyptian authorities impose caps on prices of bread

Snippet: Egypt's trade ministry on Thursday introduced caps on bread prices as people braced for an increase in the cost of living following a revision of fuel prices.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/13/egyptian-authorities-impose-caps-on-prices-of-bread/

[2026-03-13 18:37 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Kyle Sandilands prepares to fight, hires Antoinette Lattouf’s barrister

Snippet: Kyle Sandilands has hired one of the barristers responsible for winning fill-in host Antoinette Lattouf’s unlawful termination case against the ABC, as the deadline for him to “remedy” his alleged breach of contract approaches on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/kyle-sandilands-prepares-to-fight-hires-antoinette-lattouf-s-barrister-20260313-p5oact.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-13 18:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: UK economy fails to grow in January

Snippet: The U.K. economy flatlined in January as growth continued to slow even before the U.S.-Iran war brought about a global energy price shock.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/13/uk-economy-fails-to-grow-in-january-.html

[2026-03-13 18:23 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Bonus $6.6 billion handout given to Aussie state that needs it least

Snippet: Western Australia will be handed an extra $6.6 billion by the federal government next financial year thanks to a controversial deal labelled the worst piece of public policy this century.The Commonwealth agency responsible for distributing GST payments today announced how much each state and territory will receive in 2026-27.The biggest winner will once again be WA, despite it boasting the strongest state budget in the country.READ MORE: Melbourne man deleted 'life-changing' $50 million Powerball jackpot emailThe states and territories have

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/western-australia-comes-out-on-top-in-103-billion-gst-carveup-deal/369d01e7-7fc2-44b8-a172-2a3ff1e5ab68

[2026-03-13 18:12 UTC+10:00] [Sport / AFL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Essendon vs Hawthorn AFL LIVE: Bombers, Hawks set for epic Merrett match; Craig McRae’s car involved in smash

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/essendon-bombers-vs-hawthorn-hawks-afl-live-merrett-faces-hawks-for-first-time-since-failed-trade-bid-20260312-p5oa20.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Video: Drone strike reported at Dubai International Financial Centre

Snippet: An Iranian drone hit a building at the Dubai International Financial Centre, Anadolu news agency reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/vide-drone-strike-reported-dubai-international-financial-centre

[2026-03-13 17:58 UTC+10:00] [International Federation of Robotics] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s AI adoption may limit economic fallout of its rapidly ageing population: analysts

Snippet: As fertility rates fall, Asian economies face a daunting challenge – sustaining growth with fewer workers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346475/chinas-ai-adoption-may-limit-economic-fallout-its-rapidly-ageing-population-analysts

[2026-03-13 17:54 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Time to make ’em pay! The big bludgers are the corporate tax dodgers

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

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/taxdata-corporate-tax-dodgers-revealed/

[2026-03-13 17:29 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Unemployment in January 2026 surges to highest since June 2022 at 5.8%

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/unemployment-rate-philippines-january-2026/

[2026-03-13 17:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea's Araon brings emissions-cutting tech to India in CSR push

Snippet: Araon, a South Korean startup specializing in vehicle emissions reduction technology, said Friday it is promoting a project in India that combines Korean environmental technology with corporate social responsibility initiatives by Korean firms operating in the country.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693898

[2026-03-13 17:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Toss unveils ‘Money 3.0’ blueprint for borderless finance

Snippet: Viva Republica, operator of the fintech platform Toss, said Thursday it is moving toward a new “Money 3.0” era centered on blockchain and stablecoins, outlining its vision at the 2026 Seoul Blockchain Meetup Conference in Seoul.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693893

[2026-03-13 17:05 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX Runners of the Week: 88 Energy, Aguia, Chariot & Torque

Snippet: Dire straits in the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/asx-runners-of-the-week-88-energy-aguia-chariot-and-torque-20260313-p5oacn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-13 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Moscow Piles Pressure on U.S. Over Oil Sanctions

Snippet: Moscow said Friday that the global energy market "cannot remain stable" without its oil, piling pressure on Washington to lift more sanctions as the Middle East war strangles supplies.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/13/moscow-piles-pressure-on-us-over-oil-sanctions-a92215

[2026-03-13 16:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Diplomat highlights growing Korean investments in India

Snippet: The India-Korea Strategic Business Forum 2026, co-hosted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea, Deloitte and ICICI Bank, highlighted the expansion of Korean investments in India on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693860

[2026-03-13 16:40 UTC+10:00] [WVR] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKEX opens door for small innovative firms to list with biggest reforms since 2018

Snippet: Bourse operator lowers bar for companies with weighted voting rights as well as for firms seeking to list under the minimum market cap route

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3346458/hkex-opens-door-small-innovative-firms-list-biggest-reforms-2018

[2026-03-13 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Both sides trade strikes and threats as the Iran war approaches the 2-week mark

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/iran-war-updates-march-13-2026/

[2026-03-13 16:22 UTC+10:00] [Trade] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Upside, downside for China’s tariff-free Africa deal

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/upside-downside-for-chinas-tariff-free-africa-deal/

[2026-03-13 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting

Snippet: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/13/world/americas-emea/iran-war-disrupts-energy-supplies-as-irans-new-leader-resolves-to-keep-fighting/2299408

[2026-03-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Jefferies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: All that glitters goes viral as Chow Tai Fook unveils US$115,000 gold AirPods case

Snippet: Gold gadgets and hair clips ignite discussion online as the jeweller looks to the ultra-rich to set the gold standard for luxury spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346436/all-glitters-goes-viral-chow-tai-fook-unveils-us115000-gold-airpods-case

[2026-03-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In This Economy] Beware of populist measures to address the oil price shock

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-beware-populist-measures-address-oil-price-shock/

[2026-03-13 15:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean Air to buy back catering unit from Hahn & Co. for W750b

Snippet: Hahn & Co. is selling back Korean Air’s in-flight catering and duty-free retail business to the airline for 750 billion won ($503 million), more than five years after acquiring the unit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693794

[2026-03-13 15:31 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Jury finds Australian businessman was Chinese spy asset

Snippet: An Australian businessman recklessly compiled reports for individuals whom he should have suspected were Chinese spies, a jury has found.Alexander Csergo, 59, was running a telecoms business in Shanghai when he was approached on LinkedIn in November 2021 by a woman claiming to be from a Chinese think tank.His decision to then prepare fake, plagiarised reports for two individuals, only known as Ken and Evelyn, was enough for a NSW District Court jury today to find him guilty of one

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/jury-finds-expat-businessman-was-chinese-spy-asset/484f8830-4085-425e-995e-6a79031d478c

[2026-03-13 15:28 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines urges Asean to be global investment safe haven as Middle East war rages

Snippet: This year’s Asean chair calls on the bloc to ensure investment ‘certainty’ at the opening of the foreign ministers meeting in Manila

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3346445/philippines-urges-asean-be-global-investment-safe-haven-middle-east-war-rages

[2026-03-13 15:24 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: The ghost of Alan Joyce is still haunting Qantas

Snippet: March 13, 2026 — 3:24pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/the-ghost-of-alan-joyce-is-still-haunting-qantas-20260313-p5oa7r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-13 15:21 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Age

Title: H3 Energy opens farm-out talks for giant SA oil and gas play

Snippet: Deep beneath the red dirt of outback South Australia lies what could be one of the most significant untapped oil and gas discoveries in Australia’s history. And now, ASX-listed H3 Energy has brought in one of the world’s most respected energy dealmakers to help turn that potential into reality.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/h3-energy-opens-farm-out-talks-for-giant-sa-oil-and-gas-play-20260313-p5oaar.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-13 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: US hits Iran with intense strikes, Iranian air campaign drives oil prices higher

Snippet: People inspect the site of a destroyed branch of Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a non-bank financial institution run by Hezbollah, which was hit by an Israeli airstrike in central Beirut, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-03-13-2026

[2026-03-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China beats US, Japan in carbon-fibre arms race to create world’s first T1200 factory

Snippet: ‘Black gold’ fibre deemed transformative for energy and military purposes, EV innovations, medical devices and low-altitude economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346398/china-beats-us-japan-carbon-fibre-arms-race-create-worlds-first-t1200-factory

[2026-03-13 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US will not impose steep duties on battery material from China

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States will not impose steep duties on imports of a key battery component from China, after a federal agency ruled Thursday that the competition had not hampered the establishment of a domestic industry.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/13/business/us-will-not-impose-steep-duties-on-battery-material-from-china/2299386

[2026-03-13 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Motorcycle taxi riders included in P5,000 aid, says Transport chief

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The government will include motorcycle taxi riders among those eligible to receive the P5,000 financial assistance intended for individuals in crisis situations, according to Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/13/news/motorcycle-taxi-riders-included-in-p5000-aid-says-transport-chief/2299398

[2026-03-13 14:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Starbucks takes spending crown, Mega Coffee leads visits in Korea

Snippet: Starbucks ranked as the food and beverage retail brand with the highest total spending by Korean consumers, while budget coffee chain Mega Coffee recorded the most transactions, according to data released Friday by market analytics firm Wiseapp Retail.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693761

[2026-03-13 14:32 UTC+10:00] [SAIC-GM] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tesla’s 91% February sales jump in China defies overall market slowdown

Snippet: The US carmaker’s Shanghai Gigafactory delivered nearly 58,600 vehicles last month, with the Model Y topping the sales chart

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3346435/teslas-91-february-sales-jump-china-defies-overall-market-slowdown

[2026-03-13 14:10 UTC+10:00] [BrandRap] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: This caravan equips women-led NMSMEs with financial tools and responsible borrowing tips

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/wais-tindera-caravan-women-entrepreneurs-financial-tools/

[2026-03-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [taxation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The fiscal family: adviser says China’s tax flows should resemble parental ties

Snippet: ‘Central finance is like a father … while local governments are like children,’ tax policy expert says, affirming support for revenue-sharing reforms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346372/fiscal-family-adviser-says-chinas-tax-flows-should-resemble-parental-ties

[2026-03-13 13:58 UTC+10:00] [Tea rave] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 13-15

Snippet: Trade Pokemon cards, catch the latest Pixar animation, learn how to play pickleball and more this weekend in Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346373/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-march-13-15

[2026-03-13 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares decline as oil lingers near $100 a barrel

Snippet: Gregg Maloney works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-oil-iran-trump-74bf078b7e40b6a0d38033c9fe29a87b

[2026-03-13 13:45 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Racing NSW to appeal court ruling, saying millions in funding ‘at risk’

Snippet: Racing NSW will appeal a Supreme Court decision which blocked it from appointing an administrator at the Australian Turf Club, warning the financial health of the industry could be jeopardised if its powers were limited to on-track affairs.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/racing-nsw-to-appeal-court-ruling-saying-millions-in-funding-at-risk-20260313-p5oa7x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-13 13:34 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Premier1 drills deeper in WA Yalgoo gold hunt

Snippet: Perth-based Premier1 has wrapped up a reverse circulation (RC) drilling campaign at its Yalgoo gold project in Western Australia, testing a series of high-priority targets as the company looks to expand its foothold in the prospective greenstone belt.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/premier1-drills-deeper-in-wa-yalgoo-gold-hunt-20260313-p5oa99.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AI demand pushes LG Innotek chip substrate lines near full capacity

Snippet: LG Innotek’s semiconductor substrate business is emerging as a key growth engine, with factories running at 80 percent of capacity as demand rises alongside the expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693624

[2026-03-13 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. launches fresh Section 301 probes into 60 economies over forced-labor trade practices

Snippet: The U.S. on Thursday stateside announced new trade investigations into 60 economies over what it termed as probes aimed at determining if these economies failed to curb imports of goods produced with forced labor.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/13/us-section-301-probe-trade-trump-labor-practices.html

[2026-03-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The social responsibility of tech with new shadow minister Aaron Violi - podcast

Snippet: Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to new shadow minister for the digital economy, science, innovation and cybersecurity Aaron Violi, who was promoted to the frontbench in a reshuffle by opposition leader Angus Taylor. Prior to politics, Violi worked in the digital economy and says the government has been unprepared for the disruption of AI.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/mar/13/the-social-responsibility-of-tech-with-new-shadow-minister-aaron-violi-australian-politics-podcast

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong job openings hit 6-year low in 69% of sectors amid AI’s ascent

Snippet: Vacancies in 23 out of 33 job sectors, including IT and customer service, fell to their lowest number in six years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346406/hong-kong-job-openings-hit-6-year-low-69-sectors-amid-ais-ascent

[2026-03-13 12:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Foreign stock outflows hit record in February as investors take profits

Snippet: Foreign investors pulled a record amount of funds from South Korea’s stock market last month as they locked in profits following a rally, central bank data showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693594

[2026-03-13 12:50 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia to release nearly 20% of fuel stockpile as Bowen insists country ‘nowhere near’ running out

Snippet: Energy minister cuts fuel companies’ minimum stock obligations to free up diesel and petrol, which will be directed to regional Australia

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/13/australia-to-release-nearly-20-of-fuel-stockpile-as-bowen-insists-country-nowhere-near-running-out

[2026-03-13 12:45 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Flagship eyes monster gold play as Andean giants spend big

Snippet: In the rarefied air of high-altitude mineral exploration, the old real estate mantra of “location, location, location” carries the weight of billion-dollar opportunities.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/flagship-eyes-monster-gold-play-as-andean-giants-spend-big-20260313-p5oa8q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-13 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Coco Feng] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From stock tips to blind dates: why Chinese are obsessed with ‘raising’ a lobster

Snippet: OpenClaw captivates Chinese users, aiding in stock trading, daily tasks and even dating, despite concerns over costs and data reliability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3346378/stock-tips-blind-dates-why-chinese-are-obsessed-raising-lobster