Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only

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[2026-02-25 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong to speed up stock settlement time to catch up with West, mainland ChinaHKEX proposes to shorten stock settlement cycle from current two days after transactions to one day to bolster city as global financial centre.
Snippet: HKEX proposes to shorten stock settlement cycle from current two days after transactions to one day to bolster city as global financial centre
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3344629/hong-kong-speed-stock-settlement-time-catch-west-and-mainland
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[2026-02-25 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong’s home prices reach 19-month high as rise gathers pace
Snippet: ‘We expect Hong Kong’s residential market in 2026 to remain resilient and positive,’ CBRE’s Hannah Jeong says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3344622/hong-kongs-home-prices-reach-19-month-high-rise-gathers-pace
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[2026-02-25 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Trump's Cuba Pressure Campaign Could Spark Cohiba Cigar Price Spikes
Snippet: Cuba is buckling under a severe economic crisis. Years of economic mismanagement, turbocharged by hyperinflation and population decline, have left the nearly seven-decade-old communist government weaker than at any point in years. Now, the Trump administration has promised maximum pressure, with President Trump openly vowing to bring the regime to its knees.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/trumps-cuba-pressure-campaign-could-spark-cohiba-cigar-price-spikes
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[2026-02-25 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: A boat in every dock? Chinese billionaire unveils plan for mass yacht productionJD.com founder Richard Liu has launched a nautical brand with a massive investment in yacht production, aiming to make ownership affordable.
Snippet: JD.com founder Richard Liu has launched a nautical brand with a massive investment in yacht production, aiming to make ownership affordable
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344583/boat-every-dock-chinese-billionaire-unveils-plan-mass-yacht-production
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[2026-02-25 21:25 UTC+10:00] [Reserve Bank of Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Reserve Bank governor denies inflation is ‘taking off’ amid fears of fresh rate hikes
Snippet: End of government subsidies drives electricity costs up by 19% in the month and leaves power bills nearly a third higher than they were a year earlier
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/25/reserve-bank-could-hike-cash-rate-twice-in-2026-as-australias-inflation-stays-stubbornly-high
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[2026-02-25 21:23 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Microsoft Japan probed over alleged antitrust violation
Snippet: Japan's fair trade commission conducted an on-site inspection of Microsoft's Japanese subsidiary on Wednesday over a suspected violation of antitrust law, a source close to the matter said.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/25/companies/microsoft-antitrust-probe/
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[2026-02-25 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: SK hynix to invest W21.6tr in Yongin fab completion
Snippet: SK hynix announced on Wednesday an additional investment of 21.6 trillion won ($15.1 billion) to build its first semiconductor fabrication plant at the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster, which will serve as a key hub for AI semiconductor production.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10682456
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[2026-02-25 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Title: Exclusive: Cambridge put £140m in fund with stakes in firms linked to Israeli abuses
Snippet: Cambridge University’s endowment fund has invested more than £140m ($189m) in a fund that owns shares in companies linked to Israeli human rights violations, Middle East Eye can reveal.
Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/exclusive-cambridge-put-ps140m-fund-owning-shares-companies-linked-israeli-rights-abuses
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[2026-02-25 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Microsoft Japan probed over alleged anti-trust violation
Snippet: TOKYO — Japan's fair trade commission conducted an on-site inspection of Microsoft's Japanese subsidiary on Wednesday over a suspected violation of anti-trust law, a source close to the matter said.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/25/news/microsoft-japan-probed-over-alleged-anti-trust-violation/2284686
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[2026-02-25 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Shanghai eases residency requirements for homebuyers to spark property recoveryNon-residents with three years of social security contributions or individual income taxes will be allowed to buy a second home in the city.
Snippet: Non-residents with three years of social security contributions or individual income taxes will be allowed to buy a second home in the city
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3344606/shanghai-eases-residency-requirements-homebuyers-spark-property-recovery
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[2026-02-25 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Here is how you and businesses will benefit from Hong Kong budget sweeteners hike
Snippet: Authorities will offer sweeteners of about HK$22 billion to residents and businesses, up from HK$7.8 billion
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344602/hong-kong-budget-sweeteners-residents-and-businesses-climb-hk22-billion
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[2026-02-25 20:29 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: ByteDance valued at $550 billion in proposed share sale by General Atlantic, sources say
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/bytedance-valuation-proposed-share-sale-general-atlantic/
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[2026-02-25 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: KDB chief vows support for petrochemical reform, unveils W250tr growth push
Snippet: Policy lender to anchor W2.1tr restructuring package while rolling out five-year strategic investment plan
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10682436
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[2026-02-25 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Trump touts US ‘golden age’, avoids direct mention of China before Beijing tripIn nearly two-hour State of the Union speech, American leader focuses on economic strength and global leadership ahead of midterm elections.
Snippet: In nearly two-hour State of the Union speech, American leader focuses on economic strength and global leadership ahead of midterm elections
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344594/donald-trump-touts-us-golden-age-avoids-direct-mention-china-ahead-beijing-visit
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[2026-02-25 20:10 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Immigration detention of Global Ferronickel’s Joseph Sy illegal – Court of Appeals
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/court-appeals-decision-immigration-detention-global-ferronickels-joseph-sy/
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[2026-02-25 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Trade and diplomatic reset top the agenda for Canadian PM’s India visitBoth sides are set to boost trade links and repair ties further following a fallout over the 2023 killing of a Sikh separatist, analysts say.
Snippet: Both sides are set to boost trade links and repair ties further following a fallout over the 2023 killing of a Sikh separatist, analysts say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3344592/canadas-carney-push-pragmatic-reset-india-trade-and-diplomacy
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[2026-02-25 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Title: State of the Union
Snippet: In a combative State of the Union speech – the longest in modern history at about 108 minutes – United States President Donald Trump defended his administration’s economic performance and hardline immigration agenda amid sagging poll numbers before the midterm elections.
Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/25/fact-checking-donald-trumps-state-of-the-union-address
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[2026-02-25 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: IMF urges China to focus on consumption-led rebalancing, curb industrial policyGlobal monetary body calls on Beijing to roll out more forceful fiscal stimulus to bolster domestic demand amid record trade surplus.
Snippet: Global monetary body calls on Beijing to roll out more forceful fiscal stimulus to bolster domestic demand amid record trade surplus
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344557/imf-urges-china-prioritise-consumption-led-rebalancing-curb-industrial-policy
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[2026-02-25 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Sri Lanka to launch first Digital ID Card by end of this year - DailyNews
Snippet: In a landmark move for the nation’s digital evolution, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne announced today (25) that all arrangements are in place to issue a high-accuracy Digital Identity Card to the public by the end of 2026.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/25/local/957623/sri-lanka-to-launch-first-digital-id-card-by-end-of-this-year/
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[2026-02-25 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: ‘Tugon ng Pangulo’ pours in millions for flood victims in Maguindanao
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Eleven municipalities in Maguindanao del Sur have received P55 million in emergency financial assistance to speed up recovery efforts following severe flooding in the region, the Office of the Special Assistant to the President (OSAP) said Wednesday.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/25/news/tugon-ng-pangulo-pours-in-millions-for-flood-victims-in-maguindanao/2284661
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[2026-02-25 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Investments, tax breaks: what’s in it for you in Hong Kong’s budget 2026-27
Snippet: From industry funding to relief measures for ordinary Hongkongers, here are eight key takeaways from finance chief Paul Chan’s latest budget
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344584/surpluses-investments-tax-breaks-whats-it-you-hong-kongs-budget-2026-27
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[2026-02-25 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Minister Vijitha departs for Germany to strengthen trade and diplomatic ties - DailyNews
Snippet: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism has announced that Minister Vijitha Herath will depart for Germany tomorrow (26) for a high-profile two-day official visit.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/25/local/957609/minister-vijitha-departs-for-germany-to-strengthen-trade-and-diplomatic-ties/
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[2026-02-25 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Title: Poland marks four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in Warsaw
Snippet: Poland saw crowds gather in Warsaw’s Castle Square to mark four years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Protesters waved Ukrainian flags and held signs reading “Fight 4 Freedom” and “Putin always lies. Support Ukraine.” The rally framed the war as a struggle for sovereignty and basic rights. Speakers stressed that Crimea is Ukraine and rejected Russia’s annexation.
Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/25/poland-marks-four-years-since-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-in-warsaw/
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[2026-02-25 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Title: Germany’s Merz arrives in China for two-day visit with focus on trade
Snippet: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has kicked off his inaugural visit to China with a focus on resetting trade relations and deepening cooperation.
Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/25/germany-merz-arrives-in-china-for-two-day-visit-with-focus-on-trade
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[2026-02-25 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Lee vows to ease wealth concentration in property market as KOSPI breaches 6,000-point mark
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday vowed to ease the heavy concentration of the nation's wealth in the property market, as the benchmark stock index crossed a new milestone of 6,000 points for the first time.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225009300315
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[2026-02-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: World’s biggest companies return US$2 trillion to shareholders in dividends
Snippet: Financial and technology firms powered a 7 per cent rise in global payouts, with 30 markets logging record dividend payments last year
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344574/worlds-biggest-companies-return-record-us2-trillion-shareholders-dividends
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[2026-02-25 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Chief executive of Hotel Shilla vows efforts to boost tourism
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- Hotel Shilla Co. CEO Lee Boo-jin on Wednesday pledged to work with companies and government ministries to help attract more foreign tourists and address inconveniences they may face during their stay in South Korea.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225009000315
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[2026-02-25 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Title: Trump’s State of the Union: Key highlights
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, using the primetime speech to defend his administration’s record and outline political and economic priorities ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633010-trump-congress-address-key-highlights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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[2026-02-25 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Prima to spice up the 147th Battle of the Blues - DailyNews
Snippet: As anticipation builds for the Battle of the Blues, Prima KottuMee and Prima Treats have once again stepped forward as the Speciality Food Partner to support one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated school sporting traditions.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/25/business/957600/prima-to-spice-up-the-147th-battle-of-the-blues/
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[2026-02-25 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (News Focus) Propelled by chip bull run, KOSPI lands in new record high above 6,000 points
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's benchmark stock index reached a new historic high of above 6,000 on Wednesday, just a month after it reached the once-unreachable level of 5,000 points, on a sustained chip rally in the face of uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy and heavy reliance on some shares.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225006500320
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[2026-02-25 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Buy now, pay later] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Buy now, pay later: how to use it without getting into risky debt
Snippet: BNPL can be a fee-free way to manage cashflow for an essential purchase but keep track of the payment schedule
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/feb/25/buy-now-pay-later-use-debt-problems-bnpl
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[2026-02-25 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: World Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters President Donald Trump declared during a marathon State of the Union on Tuesday that “we’re winning so much” — insisting he'd sparked an economic boom at home and imposed a new world order abroad in h
Snippet: President Donald Trump declared during a marathon State of the Union on Tuesday that “we’re winning so much” — insisting he'd sparked an economic boom at home and imposed a new world order abroad in hopes it can counter his sliding approval ratings .
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10682295
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[2026-02-25 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: JPMorgan to remove UAE from its emerging market bond indexes
Snippet: JPMorgan Chase said it will remove the UAE from its emerging-market bond indexes by June after the Middle Eastern nation exceeded the bank’s measures of wealth for three successive years.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/02/25/jpmorgan-to-remove-uae-from-its-emerging-market-bond-indexes/
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[2026-02-25 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Reward ceiling for stock manipulation whistleblowers to be scrapped
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- The financial regulator said Wednesday that it will revise related regulations to scrap the ceiling on rewards to those who help expose stock manipulation and accounting fraud.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225008000320
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[2026-02-25 17:40 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Title: Coles hits back, blames inflation for prices going up
Snippet: February 25, 2026 17:40 | News
Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/coles-hits-back-blames-inflation-for-prices-going-up/
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[2026-02-25 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Title: Transcript: European investment banks’ killer year
Snippet: Marc Filippino, Simon Foy and Humza Jilani
Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/86339def-c350-49bf-a9f6-310e968f692c
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[2026-02-25 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Title: Sri Lanka’s former intelligence chief arrested over 2019 Easter attacks
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s criminal investigators have arrested the country’s former intelligence chief in connection with the wave of 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 people and upended the nation’s tourism economic lifeline, police said.
Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/25/sri-lankas-former-intelligence-chief-arrested-over-2019-easter-attacks
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[2026-02-25 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Title: Key takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union speech
Snippet: United States President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history on Tuesday night, covering an array of his policies on the US economy, crime, trade, immigration and foreign policy, all of which he said contributed to a “turnaround for the ages”.
Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/25/trumps-state-of-the-union-touts-economic-turnaround-as-approval-slumps
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[2026-02-25 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Gov't unveils strategy to boost S. Korea's exports to US$740 bln in 2026
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- The government unveiled Wednesday a comprehensive strategy targeted at expanding South Korea's exports to a record US$740 billion this year through diversification of the country's key export items and markets, and stronger financial support measures.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225007300320
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[2026-02-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: China and Germany pledge to deepen ties amid global turbulence
Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping, second from right meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, second left, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Wednesday Feb. 25, 2026.(Jessica Lee/Pool Photo via AP)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-germany-chancellor-merz-beijing-trade-talks-23eff16baaae1656ac32b189749b7155
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[2026-02-25 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Geopolitics takes back seat to ‘No 1 investor risk’ for creditors: surveyThe survey showed that only 10 per cent of credit investors consider AI-driven corporate obsolescence a big concern.
Snippet: The survey showed that only 10 per cent of credit investors consider AI-driven corporate obsolescence a big concern
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3344555/ai-bubble-overtakes-geopolitics-top-concern-credit-investors-bofa-survey-finds
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[2026-02-25 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: BBC News
Title: Trump lied, scapegoated, and distracted, say Democrats in response
Snippet: Abigail Spanberger, the first female governor in Virginia's history, attacked President Donald Trump's economic and immigration policies during Democrats' response to the State of the Union address.
Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8w2r69wyeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-02-25 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (LEAD) Trump says almost all countries want to keep trade deals with U.S., hints at 'even stronger' tariffs
Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES dateline; RECASTS headline; ADDS photos; UPDATES throughout)By Song Sang-ho
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225005751315
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[2026-02-25 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Biz sentiment rebounds in Feb. on improved non-manufacturing performance: BOK survey
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- Business sentiment in South Korea rebounded in February, driven by improved performance in the non-manufacturing sector, a central bank survey showed Wednesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225006400320
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[2026-02-25 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Title: European investment banks’ killer year
Snippet: PublishedFebruary 25 2026
Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/6a73f3e5-82b5-4f76-9f22-b752b7a08fb7
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[2026-02-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Shenzhen dethrones Shanghai, Beijing as China’s top industrial powerhouse: mayorLeading in R&D density, AI innovation and start-up cultivation, Shenzhen is building a full-stack AI ecosystem, according to the mayor’s annual work report.
Snippet: Leading in R&D density, AI innovation and start-up cultivation, Shenzhen is building a full-stack AI ecosystem, according to the mayor’s annual work report
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344481/shenzhen-dethrones-shanghai-beijing-chinas-top-industrial-powerhouse-mayor-boasts
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[2026-02-25 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Trump touts economic record in State of the Union, seeks reset ahead of midterms
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/trump-state-of-the-union-address-2026/
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[2026-02-25 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: 5 top takeaways from Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address
Snippet: In a speech that runs nearly two hours, Trump casts himself as a global peacemaker and touts his economic credentials
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344546/5-top-takeaways-us-president-donald-trumps-2026-state-union-address
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[2026-02-25 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: HSBC to boost spending in Hong Kong, other high-growth markets to US$1.8 billionHSBC reported a 7 per cent profit drop, but shares rose on its CEO’s comments on higher return goals, steady dividends and new growth plans.
Snippet: HSBC reported a 7 per cent profit drop, but shares rose on its CEO’s comments on higher return goals, steady dividends and new growth plans
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3344541/hsbcs-2025-profit-falls-7-beats-estimates-despite-property-woes-madoff-lawsuits
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[2026-02-25 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: Trump vows to press on with global tariffs
Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday persisted with his tariff agenda after the Supreme Court struck down his signature economic policy.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/02/25/tariffs-state-of-the-union-trump/
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