[2026-03-05 17:38 UTC+10:00] [New World Development] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global investors revisit Hong Kong property stocks as housing market recovery gathers pace

Snippet: Stronger home sales and expectations of double-digit price gains have revived investor interest in Hong Kong’s property sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3345537/global-investors-revisit-hong-kong-property-stocks-housing-market-recovery-gathers-pace

[2026-03-05 17:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul cautious on potential redeployment of USFK assets amid Iran strikes

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687881

[2026-03-05 17:12 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Prices have gone up’: Travellers fret about spike in airfares because of Iran war

Snippet: Short-term travel costs could surge by as much as 80 per cent as rising fuel prices and a significant capacity gap due to the Iran war squeeze the aviation market, travel experts say.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/prices-have-gone-up-travellers-fret-about-spike-in-airfares-because-of-iran-war-20260305-p5o7qw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Supply chain crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘A big burden for farmers’: Gulf shipping crisis threatens food price shock

Snippet: Iranian blockade of the strategic strait of Hormuz is hitting global fertiliser supply chain

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/05/big-burden-for-farmers-gulf-shipping-crisis-threatens-food-price-shock

[2026-03-05 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Qwen] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba sets up new task force, led by CEO Eddie Wu, to focus on AI model development

Snippet: Wu affirmed in his letter that Alibaba would ‘uphold our open-source model strategy’ and scale up investment in AI

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3345524/alibaba-sets-new-task-force-led-ceo-eddie-wu-focus-ai-model-development

[2026-03-05 16:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hana Financial teams with Circle, Crypto.com on USDC payments

Snippet: Hana Financial Group is stepping up its push into stablecoin payments in South Korea, launching a promotional campaign for foreign visitors using USDC through partnerships with Circle and Crypto.com.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687842

[2026-03-05 16:57 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Advance eyes bulk mining after wide Mexican silver-gold hits

Snippet: Advance Metals has flagged major resource upside at its Yoquivo project in Mexico, with broad, high-grade silver-gold zones from drilling underscoring the project’s bulk-mining potential.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/advance-eyes-bulk-mining-after-wide-mexican-silver-gold-hits-20260305-p5o7xp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 16:54 UTC+10:00] [economic development] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to step up tech, energy and decarbonisation efforts in next 5-year plan

Snippet: China raises domestic energy output target and increases number of key projects planned for the next 5 years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345525/china-step-tech-energy-and-decarbonisation-efforts-next-5-year-plan

[2026-03-05 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Mideast war chokes flows of oil and natural gas, poses energy security risks for Asia

Snippet: BANGKOK — Global energy trade is in turmoil as war around the Persian Gulf chokes off oil and natural gas shipments, causing prices to soar.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/05/world/americas-emea/mideast-war-chokes-flows-of-oil-and-natural-gas-poses-energy-security-risks-for-asia/2293674

[2026-03-05 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and US bases while Israel begins new strikes in Lebanon

Snippet: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran launched new wave of attacks Thursday morning at Israeli and American bases following a threat to destroy military and economic infrastructure across the region, which came after the US and Israel intensified their bombardment of Iran and a US Navy submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/05/world/iran-launches-new-wave-of-attacks-on-israeli-and-us-bases-while-israel-begins-new-strikes-in-lebanon/2293668

[2026-03-05 16:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: HD Hyundai chair highlights Korea-Philippines ties during Manila visit

Snippet: HD Hyundai Chair Chung Ki-sun visited the Philippines this week as part of the South Korean government’s economic mission, paying tribute to Korean War veterans, attending a bilateral business forum and inspecting the group’s shipyard operations in Subic Bay.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687791

[2026-03-05 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [MWC] LG Uplus bets on voice AI for global expansion

Snippet: LG Uplus CEO Hong Bum-shik pledged to move the company beyond its traditional telecom business and reposition it as a global software player centered on voice artificial intelligence solutions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687790

[2026-03-05 16:23 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing tasks Hong Kong with fast-tracking Northern Metropolis, boosting integration

Snippet: City priorities in 15th five-year plan draft include development of a commodity trading ecosystem and deepening cross-border connections of financial markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3345521/beijing-tasks-hong-kong-fast-tracking-northern-metropolis-boosting-integration

[2026-03-05 16:08 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan’s investors sell most overseas bonds since 2024 last month

Snippet: Japanese investors sold the largest amount of overseas bonds since 2024 last month, as market watchers scrutinize flows for signs that higher domestic yields were triggering repatriation.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/05/economy/japan-investors-overseas-bonds/

[2026-03-05 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: AP News

Title: Strategies for staying sober in a job that encourages social drinking

Snippet: (AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/staying-sober-work-corporate-drinking-culture-e75b23dbe5ecd225f8b61276100cb94b

[2026-03-05 16:05 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: From a Victorian marquess to a Danish theologian: How judge unpicked Star mess

Snippet: March 5, 2026 — 4:05pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/from-a-victorian-marquess-to-a-danish-theologian-how-judge-unpicked-star-mess-20260305-p5o7qz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 15:57 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Petrol stations’ price rise excuse branded ‘misleading’

Snippet: The former head of Australia’s consumer watchdog has torpedoed petrol stations’ excuses for raising prices already due to the war in Iran, warning fuel companies seeking to use the situation as a smokescreen should be investigated.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/petrol-stations-price-rise-excuse-branded-misleading-20260305-p5o7su.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 15:55 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Small business owners are being suspended from Instagram, Facebook by Meta AI system

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/small-business-owners-are-being-suspended-from-instagram-facebook-by-meta-ai-system-20260305-p5o7wn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: The Ministry of Finance of Thailand, the Bank of Thailand, and the International Monetary Fund Underscore Significant Progress Toward the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings

Snippet: BANGKOK, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand's Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Thailand, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today took stock of preparations for the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, which Thailand will host from October 12–18, 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687731

[2026-03-05 15:34 UTC+10:00] [Woolworths] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Woolworths shoppers concerned new anti-theft gates may trap them and hit their children

Snippet: At one store trialling the gates, a customer said ‘if you wanted to enter without hitting your child, you’d have to go in backwards’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/05/woolworths-new-security-gates-customer-concerns

[2026-03-05 15:28 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Historic Victorian gold pit sparkles again for Aureka

Snippet: Aureka Limited has locked in long-term tenure over its historic St Arnaud Comstock gold project in Victoria, while rolling out high-resolution LiDAR mapping that may pave the way for a return to production at the old goldfield.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/historic-victorian-gold-pit-sparkles-again-for-aureka-20260305-p5o7w2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 15:13 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Australia's most trusted and distrusted brands revealed

Snippet: A trio of brands have remained the most trusted in the country, while an embattled telco has fallen further, according to a new survey.Two Australian companies were on the podium, with Bunnings and Kmart in first and third, respectively, with German supermarket Aldi coming in second place, according to a Roy Morgan report.Commonwealth Bank and Apple rounded out the top five most trusted brands.LIVE UPDATES: Thousands of Aussies are watching this flight closelyBunnings and the other top brands "represent value,

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/most-trusted-brands-australia-2026/8a1b9a76-3088-4743-aa6d-fa98696298d3

[2026-03-05 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991 - DailyNews

Snippet: China has cut its annual economic growth target to a range of 4.5%-5%, the lowest expansion goal since 1991 as it grapples with challenges both at home and abroad.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/05/breaking-news/961808/china-sets-lowest-economic-growth-target-since-1991/

[2026-03-05 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Inside India newsletter: Energy, airlines and now over $50 billion in remittances to India at risk as Middle East conflict deepens

Snippet: This report is from this week's "Inside India" newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Subscribe here.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/05/iran-conflict-india-impact-remittance-pipeline.html

[2026-03-05 15:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Korea’s market plunge is just the start of Asia’s Iran pain

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/koreas-market-plunge-is-just-the-start-of-asias-iran-pain/

[2026-03-05 14:57 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Premier1 fires up gravity hunt for WA Murchison gold prize

Snippet: Premier1 has launched powerful gravity surveys at its Abbotts North gold project in Western Australia’s Murchison region, with the program designed to sharpen the structural controls around its Rochefort prospect in the burgeoning gold address.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/premier1-fires-up-gravity-hunt-for-wa-murchison-gold-prize-20260305-p5o7vr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 14:49 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Aurum uncovers wide high-grade gold zones at Napié in West Africa

Snippet: Aurum Resources has delivered another batch of thick, near-surface, high-grade gold intercepts from its ongoing diamond drilling program at the company’s 870,000-ounce Napié gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/aurum-uncovers-wide-high-grade-gold-zones-at-napi-in-west-africa-20260305-p5o7vl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 14:26 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Byelection to be fought within weeks after ex-opposition leader's resignation

Snippet: Voters in rural southern NSW will head to the polls in May after former opposition leader Sussan Ley's resignation last month triggered a byelection in the seat of Farrer.The byelection will be held on Saturday, May 9, House Speaker Milton Dick announced during Question Time today.The electorate of Farrer has existed since 1949, but its current borders were drawn in 2016.READ MORE: Fresh interest rate hike is coming in May, economists warnSussan Ley announced her resignation from politics last month.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/farrer-byelection-called-for-may-9-2026/534cacb8-6aee-4737-80e1-3e99cd76ad92

[2026-03-05 14:24 UTC+10:00] [Business / Workplace] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Jackie O’s spectacular resignation should be an inspiration to us all

Snippet: March 5, 2026 — 2:24pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/workplace/jackie-o-s-spectacular-resignation-should-be-an-inspiration-to-us-all-20260305-p5o7oi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 14:22 UTC+10:00] [Li] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Takeaways from Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s government work report

Snippet: Li raises the curtain on the annual session of the National People’s Congress with a series of targets for the economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345503/takeaways-chinese-premier-li-qiangs-government-work-report

[2026-03-05 14:20 UTC+10:00] [National Development and Reform Commission] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s venture capital revival, fuelled by state cash, faces risk of losing momentum

Snippet: Four government funds formed to back projects, but lack of funding diversity could risk stalling the industry again if policy shifts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3345502/chinas-venture-capital-revival-fuelled-state-cash-faces-risk-losing-momentum

[2026-03-05 13:48 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Patriot unlocks promising recoveries at Peruvian silver project

Snippet: Patriot Resources has ticked an important technical box at its newly acquired Tassa project in southern Peru, confirming the silver appears highly amenable to conventional processing - a key component in the recipe for turning resources into profitable mines.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/patriot-unlocks-promising-recoveries-at-peruvian-silver-project-20260305-p5o7ts.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 13:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 15% global tariff likely implemented this week, Bessent says

Snippet: WASHINGTON (AFP) -- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that Donald Trump's 15-percent global tariff is likely to be rolled out this week, as the president moves to rebuild his trade agenda after a major legal setback.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687658

[2026-03-05 13:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Rookie Noah Laba staking claim to be key part in Rangers’ rebuild

Snippet: As the last-place Rangers continue to consider selling off additional pieces ahead of Friday’s trade deadline, there will be a slew of young players left behind looking to establish full-time roles for the future.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/sports/rookie-noah-laba-staking-claim-to-be-key-part-in-rangers-rebuild/

[2026-03-05 13:08 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks rebound with Asian peers as “two sessions” opens in China

Snippet: South Korea’s Kospi leads Asia-Pacific gains, jumping 11 per cent to recover nearly all of its record 12 per cent drop

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3345493/hong-kong-stocks-rebound-asian-peers-two-sessions-opens-china

[2026-03-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong unveils incentives to attract gold refiners and boost global hub plan

Snippet: Targeted measures, tax incentives and cross-border partnerships aim to bolster city’s role as a global gold trading and refining hub

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345457/hong-kong-unveils-incentives-attract-gold-refiners-and-boost-global-hub-plan

[2026-03-05 12:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Govt. to provide vouchers, financial aid to SMEs with Middle East exports

Snippet: Emergency export vouchers and financial aid packages will be provided to small and medium-sized enterprises with exports to the Middle East starting next week to minimize damage stemming from an ongoing regional crisis, the industry ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687494

[2026-03-05 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Reports of large explosion 60 km away from Kuwait port

Snippet: The master of a tanker reported seeing a large explosion nearby Kuwait's Mubarak al-Kabeer port, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/reports-large-explosion-60-km-away-kuwait-port

[2026-03-05 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Chevron warns of economic collapse in California under Gavin Newsom in doomsday letter

Snippet: California will face economic collapse under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “misguided” climate policy — with crippling job losses and sky-high gas prices, Chevron warned in a doomsday letter to the lefty governor on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/us-news/california-gas-prices-face-crippling-state-economy-chevron-president/

[2026-03-05 12:29 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Fresh interest rate hike is coming in May, economists warn

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/interest-rates-expert-says-another-hike-coming-in-may/e2047d98-a00a-449f-a103-3a46c4a7af32

[2026-03-05 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China's economic growth target dips to 4.5% in uncertain times

Snippet: Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks during opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-congress-economy-gdp-trump-target-1822006cd39ff43505fa9a47a4581a16

[2026-03-05 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Reality check: Sex offender should quit race for Fresno City Council

Snippet: There’s a reason we seldom see registered sex offenders running for public office: They lack judgment, they’re unpopular, and they have no business going near elected positions of public trust.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/opinion/reality-check-sex-offender-should-quit-city-council-race/

[2026-03-05 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares soar after a rebound on Wall Street

Snippet: Financial information is displayed on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-iran-trump-oil-china-a88fbee22bf1ded91d51454033f1c088

[2026-03-05 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Star's former CEO and lawyer lashed in Chinese money laundering case

Snippet: Topic:Corporate Crimes

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-05/star-asic-judgement-china-money-casino/106418064

[2026-03-05 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The unusual bets on Trump’s war that have rung alarm bells

Snippet: March 5, 2026 — 11:58am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/the-unusual-bets-on-trump-s-war-that-have-rung-alarm-bells-20260305-p5o7ng.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 11:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: $100K reward offered after truck full of Tucker Carlson’s nicotine pouches hijacked in SoCal

Snippet: Ex-Fox News host Tucker Carlson took a major hit last week when a multimillion-dollar load of his ALP nicotine pouches vanished in a hijacking in Los Angeles. Now he’s offering a financial windfall to whoever tracks them down or the people responsible.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/business/100k-offered-after-tucker-carlsons-nicotine-pouches-hijacked-in-socal/

[2026-03-05 11:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: This private school tripled in size in five years — a trend playing out nationwide

Snippet: Anju Poudel is sending her son Anwesh to a private school because she believes it is an investment in his future. (ABC News: Scott Preston)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-05/abs-school-enrolment-data-private-vs-public-cost-of-living/106414016

[2026-03-05 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong seen as haven for gold and family offices as conflict raises risks for Dubai

Snippet: Expanding gold vault capacity and new tax incentives for family offices are part of Hong Kong’s broader push to attract global wealth.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3345424/hong-kong-seen-haven-gold-and-family-offices-conflict-raises-risks-dubai

[2026-03-05 11:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Elon Musk discusses past tweets, bots as he testifies at Twitter shareholder trial

Snippet: Elon Musk took the stand in a shareholder trial on Wednesday in San Francisco, where he’s accused of making false and misleading statements that drove down Twitter’s stock price before he bought the social media platform for $44 billion in 2022.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/business/elon-musk-discusses-past-tweets-bots-as-he-testifies-at-twitter-shareholder-trial/

[2026-03-05 11:07 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Carney: Australia and Canada must ‘combine for strength’ or face domination

Snippet: Middle powers such as Canada and Australia will be overrun by increasingly assertive global superpowers unless they join together on defence, trade and technology, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has told the Australian parliament in a rare address.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/carney-australia-and-canada-must-combine-for-strength-or-face-domination-20260305-p5o7n4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed