Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Vacancies in 23 out of 33 job sectors, including IT and customer service, fell to their lowest number in six years
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[2026-03-13 12:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-03-13 12:50 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Energy minister cuts fuel companies’ minimum stock obligations to free up diesel and petrol, which will be directed to regional Australia
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[2026-03-13 12:45 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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.
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[2026-03-13 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Coco Feng] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: OpenClaw captivates Chinese users, aiding in stock trading, daily tasks and even dating, despite concerns over costs and data reliability
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[2026-03-13 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Business, Economics and Finance
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[2026-03-13 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Maynilad Water Services Inc. on Friday announced that the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System - Regulatory Office (MWSS RO) has ordered a rebate of P42,569,790.85, to its consumers over service interruptions that affected the southern portion of its concession area.
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[2026-03-13 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: California Attorney General Rob Bonta took a shot at President Donald Trump on Thursday as he announced a probe into the massive $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery.Speaking at a Beverly Hills conference, Bonta said his office has launched an investigation into the blockbuster Hollywood deal and plans a vigorous review of the proposed takeover.The Democrat accused the federal government of stepping back from its role as the nation’s top antitrust enforcer, saying states may have
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[2026-03-13 11:40 UTC+10:00] [Swire Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Group reveals it sold 153.05 million shares at HK$11.74 each
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[2026-03-13 11:23 UTC+10:00] [Australian media] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Home affairs minister vanishes from photo with Iranian women’s football players. Plus: Financial Review removes ‘incorrect’ opinion piece
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[2026-03-13 11:21 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The key highway across the Blue Mountains will be closed for at least three months after investigations uncovered a “major geotechnical failure”, triggering a potential economic calamity for residents in the state’s west.
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[2026-03-13 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korea No.1 medical aesthetic brand launches online and in 380 Sephora offline stores
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[2026-03-13 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In the first of a two-part series on AI in Hong Kong, Harvey Kong reports on the plight of young people worried about their future as firms use the tech for lower-level jobs and experts warn of a ‘broken talent chain’
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[2026-03-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: German carmaker reports a solid start to 2026 amid stabilising prices, with new EV model, its ‘most Chinese car’ ever, coming soon
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[2026-03-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Lei Maoduan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Appeals highlight a long-standing lack of benefits for elderly citizens outside cities, and proposals include leveraging state assets and new taxes to bridge the vast disparity
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[2026-03-13 11:00 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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[2026-03-13 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to fall Friday as oil prices rebounded on renewed fears that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could further crimp energy supplies, stoking fears of a global economic downturn.
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[2026-03-13 10:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: JUPITER, Fla. — One of the two pieces to the Mets’ projected Opening Day lineup who had been absent from the Grapefruit League emerged Thursday.
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[2026-03-13 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: California drivers are paying about $5.50 a gallon at the pump, up about 3 cents since yesterday, making it one of the highest averages in the nation. Gas prices in Oakland and San Francisco are sitting at $5.60 a gallon right now. That’s a bit higher than the $5.38 people are paying in Los Angeles.Advocacy group Consumer Watchdog blamed both state policies and the international turmoil, saying taxes, environmental regulations and refinery constraints are just as responsible as crude-market disruptions
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[2026-03-13 10:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Disgraced Ohio State President Ted Carter urged a private non-profit to sponsor a failing podcast hosted by the woman at the center of his “inappropriate relationship” – but the business partnership blew up.
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[2026-03-13 10:15 UTC+10:00] [National People's Congress] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As long as China focuses on economic development, Hong Kong can leverage its unique strengths to seize opportunities
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[2026-03-13 10:12 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The state government is looking at a much needed $50 million-plus windfall for its depleted coffers from the upcoming sale of a 9.6 hectare development site abutting the EastLink tollroad.
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[2026-03-13 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Joint operation by ICAC and SFC shows commitment to protecting city’s status as a fundraising hub, analysts say
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[2026-03-13 08:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-13 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Sunday and Monday in Paris for a new round of trade talks, the Treasury Department said Thursday, paving the way for President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing starting March 31.
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[2026-03-13 07:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — Tinder said Thursday that it is testing a "Chemistry" option that uses artificial intelligence to help with matchmaking in the popular dating app.
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[2026-03-13 07:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Worries about the war with Iran sent oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide.
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[2026-03-13 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Oil prices soared back above US$ 100 yesterday (12) as Iran’s fresh attacks on supplies in the Middle East and threats to bring down the global economy overshadowed a record release of strategic crude by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
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[2026-03-13 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: This season of Summer House showcases the excruciating end of Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula’s four-year marriage. In this week’s episode (“The Joke’s On You”), Cooke gifted Batula with a Cartier watch at her 34th birthday dinner. The gift drew scrutiny from fans, since Cooke has been vocal about his financial troubles this season.
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[2026-03-13 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The PAFFREL organisation and the March 12 Movement pointed out that 87% of the Government budget expenditure has been utilised by the end of 2025, indicating a significant step forward in fiscal progress.
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[2026-03-13 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dipped Products PLC (DPL) recently commemorated its 50 anniversary by ringing the market opening bell on the trading floor of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) celebrating a half a century.
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[2026-03-13 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Export Development Board (EDB) recently held a high-level meeting to discuss the critical issues faced by exporters of major products to the Middle East market due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East region.
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[2026-03-13 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Moves have been taken to make tourists aware about Buddhism and its culture since tourists visiting Sri Lanka are interested in having some understanding of the Buddhist philosophy of Sri Lanka. However, opportunities for tourists to gain a formal and accurate understanding is limited.
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[2026-03-13 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SJB Member of Parliament Mujibur Rahman stated that the recent increase in fuel prices has created challenges for the public and may also lead to higher prices for goods and services, potentially contributing to an increase in overall inflation.
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[2026-03-13 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SDB bank has entered into a strategic partnership with the Smallholder Agribusiness and Resilience Project (SARP) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing its commitment to sustainable agricultural development and financial inclusion in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-13 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: This week, the 56-year-old electricity monopoly ended marking a historic phase of transformation. The dismantling and restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) signaled one of the most consequential institutional reforms in the country’s economic recovery programme. Yet the process has also triggered a familiar chorus of alarms such as fears of privatisation, protests by trade unions, and a national debate over workers’ rights versus public interest.
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[2026-03-13 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nestle Lanka Limited has marked a significant milestone this year, celebrating 120 years of operations in Sri Lanka, highlighting its long-standing contribution to the country’s food and beverage industry and its commitment to community development and sustainability.
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[2026-03-13 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited (DPMC) opened the DPMC Workshop Express in Ambalangoda.
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[2026-03-13 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Fashion Week (CFW), the South Asian Fashion platform in its 23rd year, presented by Mastercard is planned for April 1–4, at the City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Colombo. Established in 2003.
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[2026-03-13 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank, one of Sri Lanka’s leading financial services provider, recently announced its highest-ever Profit After Tax of LKR 40.2 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025.
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[2026-03-13 06:54 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Minns government extends scheme amid renewed cost-of-living concerns during conflict in the Middle East. Follow updates live
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[2026-03-13 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has formally handed over its historical records to the National Archives Department of Sri Lanka, placing over a century of the nation’s commercial history into the care of the country’s official custodians of heritage.
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[2026-03-13 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, has entered a strategic partnership with Kaiyi Auto, a rapidly expanding Chinese state-backed automotive manufacturer.
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[2026-03-13 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Janashakthi Finance PLC, a member of JXG (Janashakthi Group) has been recognised with multiple accolades at the CA Sri Lanka 60th Anniversary TAGS Awards 2025 (Transparency, Accountability, Governance and Sustainability), reaffirming its strong commitment to corporate governance, transparency and high standards of corporate reporting.
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[2026-03-13 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nanaska, one of Sri Lanka’s leading professional education institutes specialising in the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification, has strengthened its governance structure with the appointment of two new Non-Executive Directors alongside a reconstituted executive leadership team.
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[2026-03-13 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: CBC Finance PLC recently marked International Women’s Day with an inspiring professional development session led by Amalie Abeysundara, a prominent voice in leadership.
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[2026-03-13 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Two Live Nation employees bragged about slapping customers with exorbitant fees at the entertainment giant’s venues, saying “these people are so stupid” that “I almost feel bad taking advantage of them,” according to court documents released late Wednesday.
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[2026-03-13 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: JS Distributors organized a prize distribution ceremony to recognise and encourage top-performing Lanka IOC dealers in the Kilinochchi District for their outstanding sales performance during the previous year.
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[2026-03-13 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC Finance PLC, Sri Lanka’s largest Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI), has entered into a sponsorship partnership with national javelin sensation Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage for the period 2026–2028, Supporting his preparations for upcoming international competitions including the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics.
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[2026-03-13 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Solo Bowl has unveiled its first-ever dine-in outlet, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s growth journey.
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