Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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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 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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[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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[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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[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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[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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[2026-02-28 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s immigration policy is destroying America’s greatness. Immigrants are the backbone of that greatness, powering the country’s economy, enriching its culture and advancing its global leadership. Yet under the guise of “Making America Great Again,” Trump’s exclusionary, racist policies are dismantling that very foundation, stifling innovation and tarnishing the nation’s moral standing.
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[2026-02-28 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
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[2026-02-28 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Protesters rally during a march by trade unions and opposition groups against a labor reform bill proposed by President Javier Milei’s government in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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[2026-02-28 02:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: St. Petersburg police said Friday that they arrested a top manager at Gazprom Neft, one of Russia’s biggest oil producers, on suspicion of accepting bribes in his previous role at the company’s investment division.
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[2026-02-28 02:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: St. Petersburg police said Friday that they arrested a senior manager at Gazprom Neft, one of Russia’s biggest oil producers, on suspicion of accepting bribes in his previous role at the company’s investment division.
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[2026-02-28 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: MP Materials Corp. reported fourth quarter revenue of $52.7 million and net income of $9.4 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, yesterday reflecting a sharp year-over-year improvement driven largely by price floor protection under its agreement with the U.S. Department of War.
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[2026-02-28 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: As part of the executive management team at the National Bank of Fujairah, Adnan Anwar has spent much of the past 20 years helping the bank fend off a multitude of crises and shape its digital evolution.
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[2026-02-28 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Market News International's Chicago Business Barometer smashed expectations this morning, print 57.7 - the highest since May 2022 - and above the highest analysts' expectation.
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[2026-02-28 02:00 UTC+10:00] [Trump tariffs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The supreme court has deferred to executive power for decades. Its decision on tariffs is a long-overdue warning
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[2026-02-28 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Smoke rose over nearby mountains on Friday while shelling echoed across the frontier, forcing civilians to flee temporary camps and nearby villages. Civilians living near refugee camps fled overnight, fearing further attacks. Local resident Waqas Shinwari said people on both sides were exhausted and hoping for reconciliation after months of instability.
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[2026-02-28 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: OpenAI has closed a new funding round that could total $110 billion, valuing the ChatGPT maker at $730 billion pre-money and potentially putting it on course for an IPO in the second half of the year, according to a new Financial Times report.
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[2026-02-28 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Women's Asian Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: There is a glaring contrast between the Asian Football Confederation’s corporate dream and the structural realities of the tournament in Australia
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[2026-02-28 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Nvidia's latest fiscal fourth-quarter results published on February 25 beat market expectations, with record revenue of $68.13 billion.
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[2026-02-28 00:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US Producer Prices came in hotter than expected in January, with the headline PPI rising 0.5% MoM (vs +0.3% exp), higher than the revised +0.4% MoM in December. This left Producer Prices up 2.9% YoY (hotter than expected but below December's +3.0%)...
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[2026-02-28 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Vehicles move along the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV assembly line at the General Motors Orion Assembly June 15, 2023, in Lake Orion, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
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[2026-02-28 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The rollercoaster continues: US equity futures are in the red again, trading near session lows, and set to extend Thursday's losses with as stocks underperform after yesterday's spectacular plunge in the momentum trade as NVDA's post record-breaking earnings/guidance plunge spooked markets that nothing is resolved about where AI goes next.
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[2026-02-28 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The ruling does not affect Insta360’s current offerings as the ban on camera design infringement only affects legacy models
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[2026-02-28 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Front-loading expected but not at levels seen ahead of last year’s sweeping “Liberation Day” duties, analysts say
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[2026-02-27 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Top officials met ahead of Beijing’s annual legislative sessions, when this year’s growth target and five-year plan will be unveiled
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[2026-02-27 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In his address to Congress, Trump emphasised that America ‘is back’. However, the US’ financial position tells a different story, one with global implications
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[2026-02-27 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Former President Bill Clinton speaks in the Cash Room of the Treasury Department during an event for the anniversary of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund,, Nov. 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
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[2026-02-27 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global debt accumulation ‘accelerated sharply’ in 2025, driven by surging investment in the US, China and Europe, report finds
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[2026-02-27 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Readers have been briefed on the emerging global high-bandwidth memory (HBM) supply crunch, driven by soaring data center demand. We have tracked the progression of this theme for months through what seem to be almost weekly developments, ranging from notable institutional research desks and industry insiders to more recent warnings from electronics device companies about looming shortages and price spikes.
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[2026-02-27 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chairman Daryl Ng highlights the city’s encouraging property sales performance in the second half of 2025
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[2026-02-27 22:37 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: February 27, 2026 22:37 | News
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[2026-02-27 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: PP and Vox representatives in the Balearic Islands parliament this week voted down a proposal to limit property purchases by non-residents, the latest in a series of measures drawn up to try and combat market stresses on the archipelago.
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[2026-02-27 22:00 UTC+10:00] [US economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Despite claims, polls and economists say tariffs and structural pressures keep US households under strain
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[2026-02-27 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen prepares to address the audience during a high level event on the Eastern Border Regions Strategy at EU headquarters in Brussels, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
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[2026-02-27 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Cocoa prices have collapsed 75% from their 2024 peaks, and Goldman’s latest note points out that the worst of the cocoa shock for chocolate makers may finally be passing after being squeezed by soaring bean costs through 2023, 2024, and into the first half of 2025. This only suggests that lower chocolate bar prices at the supermarket could materialize later this year.
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[2026-02-27 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his wife Diana Fox Carney board a government plane in Ottawa on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)
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[2026-02-27 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Regulators refine cross-border rules and cut the foreign exchange risk reserve ratio for forward forex sales to zero, aiming to provide stable offshore liquidity and help firms manage risks
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[2026-02-27 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippines is increasing imports of poultry meat from the European Union. According to data from the European Commission (DG AGRI), EU shipments reached approximately 67.3 thousand tonnes in 2025, compared with around 41.3 thousand tonnes in 2024, up nearly 63 percent. This trend reflects the rapid growth of the Philippines’ poultry import market in Southeast Asia, especially in modern retail and the HoReCa sector.
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[2026-02-27 21:03 UTC+10:00] [Trade] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-27 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Oil prices rose on Friday but were on track to post a weekly decline after Iran and the US decided to extend their nuclear talks to next week, with focus also on the upcoming Opec+ meeting on Sunday.
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