[2026-03-04 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Some African farmers turn to TikTok as the image of agriculture changes

Snippet: Nogaye Sene, a West African farmer who turned to Tiktok as part of agriculture’s changing image, films herself on her farm in Joal Fadiout, Senegal, Thursday Dec. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Caitlin Kelly)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/africa-tiktok-farming-agriculture-business-video-76a3f955d409e9edfc3fff1d86c70e4f

[2026-03-04 16:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bill for $350b investment in US sees progress

Snippet: The legislative process needed for South Korea's $350 billion US investment plan regained momentum Wednesday, with rival parties agreeing to move ahead and leave behind the drawn-out gridlock.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686858

[2026-03-04 16:14 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: What Kyle would have to do to avoid losing his $100 million contract for good

Snippet: Kyle Sandilands must reconcile with his professional partner of 27 years, Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, and convince her to come back on air within two weeks to avoid having his own $100 million contract torn up.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/what-kyle-would-have-to-do-to-avoid-losing-his-100-million-contract-for-good-20260304-p5o7bb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 16:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG H&H beverage unit posts first loss since Coca-Cola deal

Snippet: LG Household & Health Care reported the first quarterly operating loss in its beverage division since acquiring the local Coca-Cola bottling business nearly two decades ago, a setback that prompted the company to trim headcount in the unit.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686813

[2026-03-04 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: WATCH Merz sides with Trump in clash with Spain over defense spending

Snippet: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has backed US President Donald Trump’s criticism of Spain for failing to meet the NATO target of spending 5% of GDP annually on defense.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633703-merz-trump-spain-defense/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-04 15:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: HD Construction hosts operator challenge at Conexpo 2026

Snippet: HD Construction Equipment said Wednesday it is hosting the “Operator Challenge” at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2026, North America’s largest construction trade show, being held in Las Vegas this week.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686783

[2026-03-04 15:54 UTC+10:00] [Stock markets] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Global stock markets tumble as Trump bid to avert oil crisis in strait of Hormuz fails to reassure

Snippet: South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index leads Asian market sell-off, despite Donald Trump’s suggestion that US Navy could protect vessels moving through vital strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/04/stock-market-fall-trump-hormuz-oil-prices

[2026-03-04 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LGMG Showcases Localized Product Portfolio at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

Snippet: Three New Equipment Introductions Highlight North American Market Focus

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686776

[2026-03-04 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PCO, media executives sign MOU to boost fight against fake news

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading newspaper companies to help ramp up its campaign against misinformation and disinformation.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/04/news/pco-media-executives-sign-mou-to-boost-fight-against-fake-news/2292809

[2026-03-04 15:48 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Great Southern chases platinum group elements with deep WA drilling

Snippet: Great Southern Mining is probing deep at its East Laverton project in Western Australia, kicking off government co-funded diamond drilling to target a platinum group elements (PGE’s) discovery.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/great-southern-chases-platinum-group-elements-with-deep-wa-drilling-20260304-p5o7it.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 15:36 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: I’m stuck in the Middle East war zone: what are my options to get back to Australia?

Snippet: More than 100,000 Australians remain stranded in the Middle East as conflict between Iran, the US and Israel escalates. This staggering number of citizens has triggered what Foreign Minister Penny Wong describes as “a consular crisis” that leaves the government scrambling to coordinate a massive repatriation effort.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/i-m-stuck-in-the-middle-east-war-zone-what-are-my-options-to-get-back-to-australia-20260304-p5o7b9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: News Opinion and Comment | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Opinion | Hong Kong’s finance chief must return to his original aspirationsAs the financial secretary prepares his budget speech, he would do well to remember his initial focus on using the city’s wealth to help the needy.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion

[2026-03-04 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: News Opinion and Comment | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Opinion | Hong Kong’s finance chief must return to his original aspirationsAs the financial secretary prepares his budget speech, he would do well to remember his initial focus on using the city’s wealth to help the needy.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/comment/blogs

[2026-03-04 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: News Opinion and Comment | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Opinion | Hong Kong’s finance chief must return to his original aspirationsAs the financial secretary prepares his budget speech, he would do well to remember his initial focus on using the city’s wealth to help the needy.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/comment

[2026-03-04 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Latest news on Hong Kong, China, Asia and the world | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Xi’s appointments underscore his policy priorities as economy slowsChina’s government promoted Yi Huiman, the chairman of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), to head of the securities regulator to help steer the stock market toward an avenue for fundraising.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news

[2026-03-04 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: DAnalysis by Daniel Ziffer

Snippet: Daniel Ziffer has worked at the intersection of journalism and public debate for more than two decades. From Melbourne he covers business issues for ABC News and is a fill-in Finance presenter on national bulletins. The long-time senior producer of Mornings with Jon Faine on ABC Radio Melbourne, Daniel has worked worked on air and in production at Macquarie Radio, as a freelance foreign correspondent based in New York City, a journalist at The Age and a magazine editor.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/daniel-ziffer/8957386

[2026-03-04 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: $15 billion in Australian trade affected by Middle East conflict

Snippet: Fuel and fertiliser are key inputs into winter crop growing. (Supplied: Zac Grima)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-04/middle-east-conflict-affects-meat-exports-farmers-rising-costs/106414240

[2026-03-04 15:16 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Kyle and Jackie O: Radio’s biggest train wreck delivers a silver lining

Snippet: March 4, 2026 — 3:16pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/kyle-and-jackie-o-radio-s-biggest-train-wreck-delivers-a-silver-lining-20260304-p5o7c7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 14:48 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Dateline fast-tracks new US play in heavy rare earths push

Snippet: Dateline Resources has wasted no time getting boots on the ground at its newly acquired Music Valley heavy rare earths project in California, kicking off an aggressive early‑stage exploration program, just days after sealing the deal.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/dateline-fast-tracks-new-us-play-in-heavy-rare-earths-push-20260304-p5o7ha.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China's factory activity contracts in February

Snippet: Workers labor at a ceramic ware factory, in Handan in north China’s Hebei province on Nov. 4, 2025. (Chinatopix Via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-manufacturing-economy-pmi-685ab43bcb8d113e7df0b9be8e9f417d

[2026-03-04 14:27 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Tim Wilson attacks Jim Chalmers on inflation ... with some Billy Joel

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/tim-wilson-attacks-jim-chalmers-on-inflation-with-some-billy-joel-20260304-p5o7h4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [retirement] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Should you retire? The mental health benefits of working past traditional retirement age

Snippet: More seniors in Hong Kong like Benny Ratnani are working past 65 not just for financial reasons, but to retain self-esteem and self-worth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3345206/should-you-retire-mental-health-benefits-working-past-traditional-retirement-age

[2026-03-04 13:56 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'This must stop': Servos accused of profiteering as petrol prices skyrocket

Snippet: Australian oil companies are being accused of profiteering off the war in Iran as the average price of unleaded petrol surges well past $2 a litre in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane today.Half of the petrol stations in Melbourne today are charging 219.9 cents a litre, while half in Sydney have raised prices to between 217.9 and 223.9 - well in excess of the expected top of their price cycles.Brisbane had the highest average unleaded price of the three capitals, at

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/petrol-prices-surge-sydney-melbourne-brisbane-oil-companies-accused-profiteering-off-iran-war/4ff17794-f25f-442b-98ca-ac7bf0b506ce

[2026-03-04 13:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean stocks plunge 8%, circuit breakers triggered

Snippet: South Korean shares plunged more than 8 percent on Wednesday, prompting the stock exchange to temporarily halt trading on the benchmark Kospi and secondary Kosdaq markets, as risk-averse sentiment intensified following US-Israel strikes on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686698

[2026-03-04 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares extend losses as the war with Iran widens

Snippet: A person walks by an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm in Tokyo Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (Masanori Kumagai/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-iran-oil-trump-c9a42448cbc7afc35e959dd444614aa0

[2026-03-04 13:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KEF releases English guide to Korea’s business climate

Snippet: The Korea Enterprises Federation said Wednesday it has published an English-language booklet titled “2026 Business Environment and Labor Market in Korea,” aimed at enhancing global understanding of the country’s economic and labor policies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686696

[2026-03-04 13:44 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Trump says U.S. will escort and insure oil tankers amid the Iran war

Snippet: President Donald Trump said the U.S. would provide insurance guarantees and naval escorts to ensure safe passage for oil tankers and other vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, intending to head off a potential energy crisis caused by the war with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/04/trump-us-oil-tankers-iran-war/

[2026-03-04 13:25 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and US to hold high-level trade talks in Paris before Trump’s Beijing visit

Snippet: Delegates to discuss trade and investment deals amid rising global tensions in lead-up to President’s first visit since returning to power

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345336/china-and-us-hold-high-level-trade-talks-paris-trumps-beijing-visit

[2026-03-04 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil prices inch higher in early Asian trade

Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — Oil prices inched higher in early Asian trade on Wednesday, adding to strong gains this week as ongoing violence in the Middle East disrupted supplies.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/04/business/foreign-business/oil-prices-inch-higher-in-early-asian-trade/2292774

[2026-03-04 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China Business | South China Morning Post

Snippet: China’s Honor debuts robot phone and humanoid companion in push into AI hardwareRobot phone – featuring motorised arm that tracks motion and interacts with users through camera movement – unveiled ahead of MWC Barcelona.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business

[2026-03-04 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Business and Stock Market News & Analysis | South China Morning Post

Snippet: The big cornerstone comeback: what’s driving investors back to Hong Kong IPOs?After four subdued years, the cornerstone investors that anchor Hong Kong’s IPO market are returning in force, reshaping the deal landscape.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global Economy: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: How China is using a massive ‘electron gap’ to pivot the AI race with USEx-finance official Zhu Guangyao says abundant energy supply gives the nation a critical edge in AI, as ‘electricity is computing power’.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy

[2026-03-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [United Arab Emirates] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shipping firms suspend Gulf routes as Iran war leaves 132 vessels trapped

Snippet: Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz see vessels diverted and bookings suspended, as companies impose emergency fees of up to US$4,000 per unit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345291/shipping-firms-suspend-gulf-routes-iran-war-leaves-132-vessels-trapped

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ​ITF and JNG designate Strait of Hormuz as "High Risk Area" amid escalating ccnflict

Snippet: ​The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) have officially designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area (HRA). This decisive action, taken by the social partners of the International Bargaining Forum (IBF), follows a sharp escalation in military tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/04/business/maritime/itf-and-jng-designate-strait-of-hormuz-as-high-risk-area-amid-escalating-ccnflict/2292766

[2026-03-04 12:44 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Asia stocks slump as markets brace for energy shock

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/economy/asia-stocks-slump-markets-brace-energy-shock/

[2026-03-04 12:44 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Asia stocks slump as markets brace for energy shock

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/updates-asia-stocks-march-4-2026/

[2026-03-04 12:32 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australian economy growth stronger than expected

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/australian-economy-growth-stronger-than-expected-20260304-p5o7ex.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Ukraine shoots down EU mission to inspect Russian oil pipeline – FT

Snippet: Ukraine has rejected a proposed EU mission to inspect the Soviet-era pipeline that transports Russian oil through Ukrainian territory to Central Europe, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing diplomats and officials.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633669-ft-eu-pressure-ukraine-druzhba-pipeline-hungary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-04 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Real estate market a warning sign: We need change, now

Snippet: California’s real estate market could be about to fall off a cliff.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/03/opinion/real-estate-market-a-warning-sign/

[2026-03-04 12:07 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Big, fat and bloated. Index funds rule the roost, but should they?

Snippet: Risk – at some level – is intrinsic to any investment, but diversity is a choice. And when it comes to diversity, Dollar Bill is not talking about all that woke nonsense that seems to be gripping the corporate world by the short and curlies. I’m talking about that super-diverse investment category of index funds, the practise of investing in a fund that invests in pretty much every company in a particular market.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/big-fat-and-bloated-index-funds-rule-the-roost-but-should-they-20260304-p5o7e5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Companies: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: SHKP, Hong Kong’s bellwether developer, posts 36% jump in first-half net profitThe company plans to launch many new residential projects over the next 10 months, including the second phase of Cullinan Harbour in Kai Tak.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies

[2026-03-04 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Money | South China Morning Post

Snippet: The big cornerstone comeback: what’s driving investors back to Hong Kong IPOs?After four subdued years, the cornerstone investors that anchor Hong Kong’s IPO market are returning in force, reshaping the deal landscape.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money

[2026-03-04 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Markets & Investing | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Hong Kong stocks and gold start the Year of the Horse on a mixed noteThe Hang Seng Index fell 1.1 per cent on the first day of trading of the new year, while local gold prices rose 0.6 per cent.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/markets-investing

[2026-03-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Markets are down on Iran war, but the slump could be a lot worse

Snippet: March 4, 2026 — 12:00pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/markets-are-down-on-iran-war-but-the-slump-could-be-a-lot-worse-20260304-p5o79f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 11:57 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Ashes crowds help boost economic growth to three-year high

Snippet: The Australian economy has posted its best performance in almost three years, expanding by 0.8 per cent through the final three months of 2025.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/ashes-crowds-help-boost-economic-growth-to-three-year-high-20260304-p5o79p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 11:56 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Price gouging’: Petrol stations hike prices before war costs flow through

Snippet: More than half the petrol stations in Sydney and Melbourne have already hiked their prices for regular unleaded by 5¢ to 10¢ per litre, new analysis shows, even as the Albanese government warns the industry that price gouging will not be tolerated.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/price-gouging-petrol-stations-hike-prices-before-war-costs-flow-through-20260304-p5o7ca.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 11:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Sea vessel struck seven nautical miles east of UAE's Fujairah

Snippet: A vessel was struck by an "unknown projectile" seven nautical miles east of Fujairah in the UAE, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/sea-vessel-struck-seven-nautical-miles-east-uaes-fujairah

[2026-03-04 11:52 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Australia's economy growth stronger than expected, new GDP data shows

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-economy-growth-stronger-than-expected/3d2aaffd-f99c-4a7e-a7db-258724e59940

[2026-03-04 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia's economy growing at fastest rate in almost three years

Snippet: Topic:Economic Trends and Indicators

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-04/december-quarter-gdp-2025-australia-economy-growing-fast/106413398

[2026-03-04 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gartner® Recognizes OpenWay Group in the 2026 Market Guide for Digital Commerce Payment Platforms

Snippet: MONT-SAINT-GUILBERT, Belgium, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenWay is included in the 2026 Gartner Market Guide for Digital Commerce Payment Platforms.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686451