Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-02-27 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Census and Statistics Department says value of Hong Kong’s export of goods rose in January by 33.8 per cent year on year to HK$520.6 billion
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[2026-02-27 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Dario Amodei, CEO and co-founder of Anthropic, attends the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File)
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[2026-02-27 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
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[2026-02-27 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PENSIONERS of the Social Security System (SSS) are set to receive another round of pension increases, alongside the rollout of a new micro loan program designed to provide accessible and affordable financial support for their daily needs.
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[2026-02-27 20:01 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-27 19:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: EU Commissioner for Trade Peter Mandelson, left, poses with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as he visits the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Thursday, June 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Yves Logghe, File)
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[2026-02-27 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more details, comments in last 4 paras; ADDS photo)By Kim Eun-jung
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[2026-02-27 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A source from the agency says the late ex-finance minister’s children are under investigation for failing to declare their assets
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[2026-02-27 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Toymaker’s latest character launch draws tepid demand, raising questions about the company’s reliance on Labubu’s success
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[2026-02-27 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Only 47 per cent of local employees report feeling happy at work, compared with 56 per cent from Singapore, according to Jobsdb Hong Kong
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[2026-02-27 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: When the Kennett government moved to amalgamate Port Melbourne, South Melbourne and St Kilda councils into a single City of Port Phillip, one of the steps taken was to transfer Fishermans Bend to the City of Melbourne, almost halving Port Melbourne’s rate base and rendering it unsustainable on the remainder.
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[2026-02-27 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Veteran retail property investor says there is no point in holding on to the flat amid low rental yield and sluggish leasing market
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[2026-02-27 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SINGAPORE, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Electronics, a global leader in power management and smart green solutions, today announced strategic efforts to strengthen its presence across Southeast Asia and Oceania in response to strong business growth. The Company is appointing new SEA region and country leadership to leverage regional resources, accelerate execution, and enhance customer engagement.
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[2026-02-27 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Talk about disgrace. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich tabled in the Knesset a much-heralded reform only to see it shot down by a huge majority of 59-25, cemented by his own coalition partners.
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[2026-02-27 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 27 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has put his private home up for sale at a below-market price, Cheong Wa Dae said Friday, in a show of willingness to stabilize the property market.
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[2026-02-27 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: EDUCATION Secretary Sonny Angara on Tuesday called for a stronger partnership with the private sector, emphasizing the importance of the socio-economic impact of projects to fast-track critical education reforms.
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[2026-02-27 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: ‘PolishUp’ Organized by AIESEC in Sri Lanka, Hosted by AIESEC in University of Kelaniya Successfully Empowers Over 250 Youth With Professional Skills
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[2026-02-27 18:42 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Mizuho Financial Group is planning to replace about 5,000 administrative jobs in Japan with artificial intelligence over the next 10 years, as the country’s third-largest lender tries to boost productivity.
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[2026-02-27 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investors are turning to Chinese equities as they trim exposure to AI trades in the US, betting that policy support could underpin gains.
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[2026-02-27 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A TRAVELER in Manila opens her phone to book a weekend ferry to Palawan. She compares schedules, checks prices and completes payment. The whole process happens inside an app she already trusts, carrying branding she recognizes.
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[2026-02-27 18:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief insists the city will not struggle to repay bonds issued for Northern Metropolis projects, saying debt level remains ‘very safe’
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[2026-02-27 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
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[2026-02-27 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says Sri Lanka welcomes investors and tourists as the country advances towards sustainable development, reaffirming the importance of strengthening economic and cultural ties with India.
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[2026-02-27 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India and Israel will collaborate more closely on defence technology while pursuing a free trade agreement, as he wrapped up a controversial two-day visit.
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[2026-02-27 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy Series‘Two sessions’: China’s economic agendaAhead of China’s annual legislative meetings, the South China Morning Post examines the complex economic recalibration driving China’s growth philosophy and its wide-ranging implications. Updated: 04 Mar, 2026Advertisement[1]After years of ‘at-all-costs’ growth, China wants cadres to ditch GDP obsessionFive-month campaign seen prioritising social welfare and long-term sustainability over economic expansion, with debt, fraud and vanity projects in crosshairs.
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[2026-02-27 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS finance minister's remarks in last 2 paras; CHANGES photo)By Kim Han-joo
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[2026-02-27 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: France ranks as Korea’s third-largest foreign investor
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[2026-02-27 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hangzhou visit reflects Germany’s attempt to work further with the engines of China’s digital and robotics economy
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[2026-02-27 17:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-02-27 17:02 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Perhaps in a first for global markets, a blog post sent Wall Street into a tizzy at the start of the week.
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[2026-02-27 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Television] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The latest rush of docudramas seems to suggest that anyone in the public eye must expect a degree of intrusion. But where does that end?
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[2026-02-27 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters, in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.
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[2026-02-27 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: File- This photo taken Nov. 19, 2015, shows Square CEO Jack Dorsey being interviewed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
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[2026-02-27 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will meet with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during a visit that is seen to further strengthen the two countries' defense, maritime and economic cooperation, Malacañang announced Friday.
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[2026-02-27 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more details in last two paras)By Kim Eun-jung
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[2026-02-27 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong’s tourism chief says show will build on last year’s ‘Immersive Light Show in Central’, with 3D projections and adaptable themes
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[2026-02-27 16:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SYDNEY — Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has been forced to rein in an AI-powered customer service assistant after users reported it had been rambling about its mother.
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[2026-02-27 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: By Joseph Hathaway-Wilson
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[2026-02-27 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will announce a detailed plan in the first half of the year aimed at internationalizing the Korean won, the finance ministry said Friday, as authorities seek to bolster the currency's global standing.
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[2026-02-27 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Data and Documents] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-27 15:26 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Dateline Resources has taken a slice of a US company with a grab bag of US critical minerals projects and picked up 100 per cent of a high‑grade rare earths project south of its existing Colosseum project in California known as Music Valley.
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[2026-02-27 15:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Personal Finance
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