Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-01 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy, Hamid Ghanbari, said that the joint US-Israel attack on the coutnry have put regional security at risk.
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[2026-03-01 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett speaks during an interview with Liz Claman on Fox Business Network’s “Countdown to the Closing Bell,” May 7, 2018, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
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[2026-03-01 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FINANCE Secretary Frederick Go welcomed the results of the World Bank’s B-Ready 2025 report, which reflects the country’s steady progress in improving business climate reforms.
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[2026-02-28 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tourism board chief says addressing visitors’ safety concerns is a priority, adding that government is ‘determined’ to get rid of scam compounds
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[2026-02-28 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Veteran actress Odette Khan remains hospitalized as her family appeals for financial assistance to help cover mounting medical expenses.
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[2026-02-28 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trump’s use of tariff threats to strong-arm foreign governments, companies and investors into funding US projects should be resisted
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[2026-02-28 19:25 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Las Vegas: Brisbane Olympics president Andrew Liveris has doubled down on his pledge that the Games will not require taxpayer funds to operate, as he scours corporate America for sponsors to cover the increased costs of the event’s regional spread.
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[2026-02-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese exporters agree to raise prices to avoid anti‑dumping duties, echoing earlier electric vehicle agreement with European Union
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[2026-02-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Harrods] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Case brought by 29 workers and backed by UVW union seen as test case that could lead to changes at other restaurants
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[2026-02-28 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief assures public the HK$150 billion withdrawal will not be repeated under current medium-range forecast
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[2026-02-28 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: EU’s tariffs may stall, not stop, China’s EV exports, analysts sayThe additional tariffs the EU plans to levy will not be severe enough to shut most Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) out, as the cost advantages of companies like BYD will outweigh the curbs, analysts say.
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[2026-02-28 15:52 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-28 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lawyers for companies seeking tariff refunds have been pushing the courts to speed up the process
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[2026-02-28 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: One court loss won’t end the trade wars. But if ‘Peak Trump’ has arrived, the region’s negotiating hand may have just got stronger
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[2026-02-28 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — US stocks sank Friday as Wall Street kept punishing companies that could become losers in the artificial-intelligence revolution. A surprisingly discouraging update on inflation also hurt the market, while oil prices climbed with worries about tensions between the United States and Iran.
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[2026-02-28 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Governors and mayors must reconcile Beijing’s people-centric mandates with traditional growth targets, navigating vague appraisal changes and performance concepts
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[2026-02-28 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Soviet Union severed Central Asia’s ancient trade routes to the Indian subcontinent. The region’s modern-day leaders want them back
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[2026-02-28 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: En esta imagen difundida por el Departamento de Conservación Ambiental del Estado de Nueva York, un búho descansa sobre una repisa junto a un frasco de galletas con la forma de una gallina en la tienda de antigüedades The Market Place, el 21 de febrero de 2026, en East Durham, Nueva York.
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[2026-02-28 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson blasted the board in a fiery message to shareholders earlier and ramped up calls for activism as the athletic apparel retailer is set for a lost year, lagging behind competitors, losing market share, and entangled in multiple see-through-leggings quality-control controversies with customers.
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[2026-02-28 11:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Experts are warning elders are suffering in silence and are calling for more awareness around financial abuse to understand how it manifests within families and communities.
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[2026-02-28 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In this photo provided by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, an owl sleeps on a shelf next to a cookie jar shaped like a chicken at The Market Place antique store in East Durham, N.Y., on Feb. 21, 2026 (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation via AP)
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[2026-02-28 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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[2026-02-28 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: The Witness to War hotline is expanding nationwide to support victims of violence. Source: SBS / Spencer Austad
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[2026-02-28 10:16 UTC+10:00] [Politics / WA] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Western Australia will not be able to build itself out of a housing crisis and should reconsider a sovereign wealth fund with which to guard itself from economic shock in resource downturns.
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[2026-02-28 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While the government’s proposal to dip into the Exchange Fund is unusual, new economic and geopolitical circumstances call for fresh thinking
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[2026-02-28 10:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: US President Donald Trump ordered on Friday that all federal agencies stop using software developed by Anthropic, the company responsible for creating the Claude AI model.
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[2026-02-28 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Superannuation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: It’s easy to ignore your superannuation, but choices about where to invest can make a big difference for climate action and protecting the environment
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[2026-02-28 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: View image in fullscreenPrime minister Anthony Albanese in Guardian Australia’s Melbourne office to record an interview for the Australian Politics podcast.Photograph: Eugene Hyland/The GuardianShareView image in fullscreenA hot-air balloon carrying tourists passes by the Melbourne central business district during an early morning flight.Photograph: William West/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenResidents enjoy a warm evening as the sun sets over Fremantle in Western Australia.Photograph: Antony Dickson/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenThe WorldSBK team in action during the World Superbikes at Phillip Island Grand
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[2026-02-28 08:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: U.S. stocks sank as Wall Street kept punishing companies that could become losers in the AI revolution. A surprisingly discouraging update on inflation also hurt the market Friday, while oil prices climbed along with worries about tensions between the United States and Iran.
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[2026-02-28 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Nike has reported declining quarterly sales in China, where demand remains under pressure from mounting macroeconomic headwinds, and the brand continues to lose market share to newer competitors. This weakness has dented the shoemaker's broader turnaround efforts and suggests a much-needed reset in the Chinese market.
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[2026-02-28 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The US Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) on 20 February 2026, creating uncertainty about future US tariff policies. The US has used IEEPA to impose reciprocal tariffs on trade partners and additional fentanyl-related trade measuresfor Canada, China, and Mexico since 2025.
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[2026-02-28 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that as Sri Lanka moves towards sustainable growth, the country welcomes investors and tourists who contribute to strengthening economic and cultural ties.
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[2026-02-28 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In an ideal world, there should be no tariffs or import duties. Trade should be free. But ours is an unequal world. Otherwise, there would not be a First World and a Third World. If the so-called Third World or developing nations allow all goods from developed countries free of duties, there will be a terrible drain on their finances.
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[2026-02-28 06:00 UTC+10:00] [World / Europe] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Copenhagen: Mary Donaldson won over Denmark. Now, in her first visit to Australia since becoming queen, she is on a mission to win big business for both countries.
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[2026-02-28 05:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Indigenous Australians
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[2026-02-28 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Vermonters headed to the polls on Town Meeting Day will cast votes on critical decisions around school district budgets and the future of small elementary schools, as property taxes and education reform remain top of mind for lawmakers and voters.
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[2026-02-28 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, left, and Colombian President Gustavo Petro attend a decoration ceremony for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the presidential palace in Panama City, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
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[2026-02-28 05:01 UTC+10:00] [Business / Workplace] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: As part of a job search, outsourcing and offshoring company Oceans asked candidates to make a video answering one question: what is your most controversial personal conviction about the workplace? The company received more than 300 responses and most of them were eerily similar.
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[2026-02-28 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-02-28 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-02-28 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Last year’s childcare sex abuse scandal dropped a bomb on Australia’s for-profit operators, which found themselves at the core of the tragedy, and for good reason. Their high staff turnover and lax standards have been described as fertile ground for predators.
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[2026-02-28 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Teens often gift their parents mess and chaos, so this Carlton couple tried to design their way out of it.
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[2026-02-28 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
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[2026-02-28 04:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in India for a landmark visit as he seeks to diversify his country’s trade partners amid ongoing tensions with the United States
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[2026-02-28 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will visit Israel around the time of Independence Day, in the second half of April, Globes has learned. During last month's CES annual trade show in Las Vegas, Huang had said that he expects to visit Israel soon.
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[2026-02-28 04:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Scottish craft beer giant Brewdog expects to announce the sale of its business next week, the chief executive has said in an email to staff.
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[2026-02-28 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Shelling struck homes and a mosque in communities along the Afghan frontier, injuring civilians including women and children, according to local residents. Taliban authorities confirmed that strikes had taken place but contested reported casualty figures while announcing counter operations near border positions. Both sides said they had inflicted military losses, as conflicting claims emerged amid rising tensions.
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[2026-02-28 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) officials met with executives of Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) to explore collaborative initiatives to accelerate tourism growth and investment promotion here.
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[2026-02-28 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-02-28 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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