Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-02 09:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Global trade faces fresh disruption as Maersk suspends key shipping routes through two of the world’s most strategic waterways, citing escalating security risks linked to the widening US-Israeli war on Iran.
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[2026-03-02 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s national shipbuilding association official calls US port fees ‘absurd’ and politically motivated, while asserting China’s market lead is solid despite global fluctuations
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[2026-03-02 08:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: OPEC+ agreed on a modest oil output boost of 206,000 barrels per day for April on Sunday just as the US-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation disrupted oil flows from key members of the producer group in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-02 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Iranian business partner has slammed her fellow Democrats for attacking President Trump’s airstrikes on Iran, saying how “incredibly disappointed” she is in the party.
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[2026-03-02 07:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Berkshire Hathaway said on Saturday operating profit fell in the fourth quarter, reflecting lower income from its insurance operations, and wrote down a longstanding investment in Occidental Petroleum.
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[2026-03-02 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The outbreak of war in the Middle East appears poised to rattle global markets, with investors likely to seek safe havens such as gold. Meanwhile, oil prices are expected to come under pressure as shipping through the region is severely disrupted.
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[2026-03-02 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government has decided to increase the property loan limit of Rs.3 million provided to Government employees at concessional interest rates to Rs.5 million.
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[2026-03-02 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Labour Minister and Finance Deputy Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando stated that the coal tender process implemented under the current Government is completely transparent and follows a formal procedure. He dismissed the opposition’s allegations of financial irregularities as baseless.
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[2026-03-02 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As Sri Lanka navigates the complexities of a post-crisis economy in 2026, the national conversation has been dominated by debt restructuring, tax reforms, and export diversification. While these are critical pillars of stability, they often overlook the most potent, non-debt-funded engine of growth available to the nation: the systematic re-integration of skilled women into the labour force.
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[2026-03-02 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: There were many defining moments featured in the months-long battle for the ownership of Warner Bros. Discovery: Sit-downs to woo President Trump, high-profile Congressional hearings, a brutal bidding war, and a tampon.
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[2026-03-02 05:58 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Jerusalem: Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran and Iran responded with more missile barrages on Sunday (Iran time), a day after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei pitched the Middle East and the global economy into deepening uncertainty.
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[2026-03-02 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The fast‑moving conflict across the Middle East is heightening investor anxiety and strengthening the case for safe‑haven trades such as Treasuries, gold and the Swiss franc, while oil prices are set to soar.
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[2026-03-02 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Max Hudson moved from Melbourne to the remote King Island in Tasmania. (ABC/Stock Chick Films: Melissa Spencer)
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[2026-03-02 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Conde Nast’s lease to anchor One World Trade Center, signed in 2011, affirmed that Downtown was at last brushing off the emotional carnage of 9/11 that lingered long after the physical rubble was removed.
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[2026-03-02 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Finance & Tax] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-03-02 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: While the local market’s reporting season boosted the ASX200 to its third straight week of gains on Friday, the conversation was not about the sectors delivering ahead of expectation; it was the extreme volatility that spared no one.
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[2026-03-02 04:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority has announced the suspension of trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on Monday and Tuesday.
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[2026-03-02 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Coney Island has the Cyclone and the Wonder Wheel, an ocean beach and a boardwalk, the famous restaurant Gargiulo’s, lots of new housing — and now, thanks to a rare stroke of economic sanity by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, its own Business Improvement District.
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[2026-03-02 03:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, visiting lecturer at the Institute of Social Sciences of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
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[2026-03-02 03:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is considering changes to its rules on salary-based loans to give borrowers, particularly public school teachers, more payment flexibility.
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[2026-03-02 03:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: EVENTS in the Middle East could weigh on the stock market this week, during which investors will also be considering February inflation data due Thursday and fresh earnings results.
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[2026-03-02 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippine economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of global headwinds. With projected GDP growth 5-6 percent in 2026 — above the global average — and a young, dynamic population, the country remains one of Southeast Asia’s most promising investment destinations and an indispensable partner for Europe.
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[2026-03-02 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BY the end of 2026, electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) will redefine how businesses in the Philippines comply with tax obligations. More than a regulatory milestone, it marks a pivotal moment in the country’s digital transformation — one that enhances efficiency, increases transparency and fuels strategic growth.
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[2026-03-02 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE budget utilization rate of government agencies slumped to 42.2 percent in January, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
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[2026-03-02 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SMX Convention Center continues to reinforce its leadership in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry with the fourth-quarter 2026 openings of three new SMX Trade Halls in Luzon.
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[2026-03-02 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: IN 2026, Chinese import growth will continue to expand and support world trade prospects. But if geopolitics escalates, the Philippines risks its China-fueled Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) supply chain position, and could face major trade and gross domestic product (GDP) losses.
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[2026-03-02 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BAGUIO CITY — A breathtaking garden on wheels rolled through the City of Pines as more than 30 flower-bedecked floats transformed the streets into a moving tapestry of heritage, resilience, creativity and corporate artistry to highlight the 30th Baguio Flower Festival on Sunday.
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[2026-03-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: LCK star Faker’s absence from Hong Kong hits ticket resale value on CarousellSouth Korean and his T1 team failed to qualify for the tournament, leading to a drop in prices of tickets in the secondary market.
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[2026-03-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Rail transport] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The federal government has released the business case for a bullet train between Sydney and Newcastle, promising funding in hopes of getting the $60bn project ‘shovel ready’ within two years. Commuters would be able to travel between the cities in a single hour, cutting the journey by more than half.
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[2026-03-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The EU could land a range of economic blows if it wants to be more than a lightweight, researchers say
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[2026-03-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Kevin Warsh speaks to the media about his report on transparency at the Bank of England, in London, Dec. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool, File)
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[2026-03-02 00:16 UTC+10:00] [Northern Metropolis] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Latest budget is seeking HK$30 billion in initial capital for development of Hetao Hong Kong Park, San Tin Technopole and Shui Kiu Industry Park
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[2026-03-02 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The nation’s banking regulator is under pressure to clamp down on loans to investors, taking speed out of the property market and the entire economy, as new figures show speculators are pushing up prices for entry-level homes sought by first-time buyers.
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[2026-03-01 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Hotel Cozi Oasis] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: CR Longdation buys Kwai Chung hotel for US$122 million and plans 900-bed facility as non-local student numbers continue to rise
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[2026-03-01 22:48 UTC+10:00] [Oil] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Stock markets around the world could tumble on Monday and motorists are likely to pay more at the pump
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[2026-03-01 22:00 UTC+10:00] [India] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Canada’s prime minister and Indian prime minister will meet Monday in visit that marks diplomatic shift
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[2026-03-01 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Xiaomi Pad] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The launch ahead of MWC Barcelona showcases Xiaomi’s push into premium market with new phones, tablet, smartwatch and concept hypercar
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[2026-03-01 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Policy support, Chinese New Year demand and Winter Olympics exposure lift China’s sportswear makers, with Li Ning and Anta leading gains
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[2026-03-01 20:48 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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[2026-03-01 20:09 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief says authorities will manage financial risks and impacts on trade, while noting that capital may flow to ‘safe haven’ of Hong Kong
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[2026-03-01 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Claire Jungman] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Various reports indicate that authorities in Tehran have taken control of the vital energy transport route
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[2026-03-01 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Barcelona] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some Android phone makers are also expected to showcase experimental robots and other AI devices at the annual trade show
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[2026-03-01 19:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Jayson Joseph Michaels worked at a gravel business in Bindoon for a few months. (Facebook)
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[2026-03-01 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese firms are in pole position to benefit from a wave of investment in clean energy infrastructure that could be worth trillions of US dollars
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[2026-03-01 17:47 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Movies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: One Battle After Another has been named best picture by the Producers Guild of America. The announcement, a relatively modest one in a media economy dominated by bigger events, has one crucial footnote: it positions the film as a likely best picture winner at the Oscars later this month.
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[2026-03-01 17:10 UTC+10:00] [Yibin] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wuliangye Yibin’s Zeng Congqin is the latest high-profile figure targeted as Beijing’s anti-corruption drive intensifies in liquor sector
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[2026-03-01 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: People stock up on food at a market in Algiers, Algeria, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2026, before the start of the holy month of Ramadan. (AP Photo/Fateh Guidoum)
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[2026-03-01 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Eli Lilly] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese pharmaceutical firms are poised for profit growth, driven by innovative drug sales and licensing deals, despite pricing pressures
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[2026-03-01 14:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The industry ministry said Sunday it is preparing for all contingencies, including a possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating tensions surrounding Iran, adding the impact on shipping logistics currently remains limited.
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[2026-03-01 14:04 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Most Australian motorists may not realise that recently a growing fleet of fully self-driving Teslas has been zooming past them in traffic.
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