[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/trump-state-of-the-union-address-2026/

[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

[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

[2026-02-25 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Trump vows to press on with tariffs in State of the Union address

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/trump-vows-to-press-on-with-tariffs-in-state-of-the-union-address/

[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/

[2026-02-25 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Group files ethics complaint vs ‘Bato’

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A civil society organization led by former Finance undersecretary Prof. Cielo Magno has filed an ethics complaint before the Senate against Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, citing his continued absence from official duties for more than three months.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/25/news/group-files-ethics-complaint-vs-bato/2284554

[2026-02-25 15:02 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Dateline surveys flag intact US rare earths carbonatite targets

Snippet: Dateline Resources has combined a high-powered series of multiple geology surveys to zero in on two compelling carbonatite-hosted rare earth targets at its Colosseum project in the US state of California.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/dateline-surveys-flag-intact-us-rare-earths-carbonatite-targets-20260225-p5o5ew.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-25 14:39 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Federal Court questions ACCC’s case against Coles’ Down Down pricing

Snippet: The Federal Court justice hearing the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s allegation that Coles misled customers with its “Down Down” promotions has peppered the watchdog’s lawyers over their arguments in the case.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/federal-court-questions-accc-s-case-against-coles-down-down-pricing-20260225-p5o58y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-25 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump says 'our nation is back' and touts economic agenda in State of the Union address - DailyNews

Snippet: US President Donald Trump is delivering his annual State of the Union address to Congress. Y

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/25/world/957540/trump-says-our-nation-is-back-and-touts-economic-agenda-in-state-of-the-union-address/

[2026-02-25 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US futures are flat and global stocks gain after optimism about AI sends Wall Street higher

Snippet: Currency traders celebrate as they work in the office with a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) of over 6,000 points at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (Kim Sung-min/Yonhap via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-trump-ai-iran-amd-meta-c498f7da5c7bc6822729b220499bf240

[2026-02-25 14:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: German chancellor lands in Beijing for inaugural China trip

Snippet: Germany's chancellor has touched down in China as German businesses sound the alarm about a yawning trade imbalance.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yjpke8072o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-25 14:17 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Delays hit Australia’s biggest battery, hindering green energy shift

Snippet: A $1 billion “super battery” designed to smooth Australia’s transition away from coal to cleaner energy sources is facing further delays due to a major equipment failure, pushing its full debut to the end of 2026.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/delays-hit-australia-s-biggest-battery-hindering-green-energy-shift-20260225-p5o5a1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-25 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Trump says almost all countries want to keep trade deals with U.S., knowing new deal could be 'far worse'

Snippet: WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that almost all countries want to keep bilateral trade deals with the United States, knowing that his legal power as president to make a new deal could be "far worse."

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225005700315

[2026-02-25 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Overseas financial assets hit record high in 2025: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's external financial assets reached a record high in 2025, driven by increased overseas securities investment and valuation gains, central bank data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225004700320

[2026-02-25 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Trump says almost all countries want to keep trade deals with U.S., knowing new deal could be 'far worse'

Snippet: (URGENT) S. Korea to seek reinstatement of no-fly zone under suspended 2018 inter-Korean military pact: unification minister

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225005500315

[2026-02-25 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Budget 2026-27: what can Hongkongers expect from Paul Chan’s financial plans?Financial secretary has repeatedly stressed the need to maintain adequate reserves to support growth and guard against geopolitical shocks.

Snippet: Financial secretary has repeatedly stressed the need to maintain adequate reserves to support growth and guard against geopolitical shocks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344514/budget-2026-27-what-can-hongkongers-expect-paul-chans-financial-plans

[2026-02-25 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks up 2 pct late Wed. morning on tech, auto gains

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares extended gains late Wednesday morning, trading above the 6,000 mark for the first time, as a sustained rally in technology stocks and a sharp advance in auto stocks offset lingering uncertainty over U.S. trade policy.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225004600320

[2026-02-25 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | All eyes on latest Hong Kong investment darling HKIC

Snippet: HKIC set to come up as key highlight in finance chief Paul Chan’s budget blueprint, sources say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344529/hong-kong-investment-company-hkic-get-expanded-remit-after-early-gains

[2026-02-25 13:13 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘No sugarcoating it’: Inflation continues to climb, rate rise tipped before budget day

Snippet: The Reserve Bank is under increasing pressure to consider a rate rise before the next federal budget in May after new figures showed inflation growing through the start of the year.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/no-sugarcoating-it-inflation-continues-to-climb-rate-rise-tipped-before-budget-day-20260225-p5o58s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-25 13:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Petrochemical firms welcome gov't approval of industry restructuring project

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- A petrochemical industry association on Wednesday welcomed the government's approval of South Korea's first restructuring project in the sector, as companies grapple with a prolonged downturn.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225003500320

[2026-02-25 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump delivers State of the Union address (VIDEO)

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 lay out political and economic priorities ahead of looming midterm elections.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633005-trump-state-union-address/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-25 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks rebound in relief rally as global AI scare fades

Snippet: Hang Seng Index climbs as concerns over AI disruption ease, with investors awaiting Nvidia earnings to gauge sentiment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344526/hong-kong-stocks-rebound-relief-rally-global-ai-scare-fades

[2026-02-25 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Jonathan Kuminga shines in his Atlanta debut after trade by the Warriors

Snippet: Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) and Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe, right, react during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/jonathan-kuminga-atlanta-hawks-545ac04f68bf7380745930831c9d7e51

[2026-02-25 12:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: ABC News

Title: Breaking: Inflation in January slightly hotter than expected

Snippet: The largest contributor to annual inflation in January was housing, up 6.8 per cent. (ABC News: Sharon Gordon)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-25/inflation-australia-january-2026-hotter-than-expected/106385296

[2026-02-25 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Lucy Cooper

Snippet: Lucy Cooper is a reporter for ABC Radio Australia's Pacific Beat program, covering news and current affairs in the Pacific. She previously worked as a multiplatform rural reporter in the Townsville and Toowoomba newsrooms. Hailing from Tasmania, Lucy studied Ag Business at UTAS, and upon discovering she could talk until the cows came home, she knew she was destined for the ABC.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/lucy-cooper/13474048

[2026-02-25 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Georgia: A small country with big potential for Korean investment

Snippet: In recent years, the global political and economic map has undergone significant changes. In this process, Georgia, located in the heart of Eurasia, is increasingly drawing attention as one of the region's most stable, liberal and dynamically developing countries.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681914

[2026-02-25 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australian jailed for 7 years for 'betraying' the United States

Snippet: US prosecutors said Peter Williams sold tools that "would have allowed Russia to access millions of digital devices". (Reuters: Elizabeth Frantz)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-25/australian-sentenced-7-years-jail-selling-us-trade-secrets/106385636

[2026-02-25 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: FSS chief urges foreign financial companies to join efforts to invigorate market

Snippet: The chief of South Korea's financial watchdog said Wednesday that foreign financial companies operating here are urged to support efforts to vitalize the local financial markets.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681911

[2026-02-25 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Trae Young returns to Atlanta for the first time since blockbuster trade to the Wizards

Snippet: Washington Wizards guard Trae Young, center, looks on from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Jan. 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trae-young-wizards-atlanta-2d27ebb943af091d371384825034cf92

[2026-02-25 12:11 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: 'Inevitability' of another rate hike after hot inflation

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/inevitability-of-another-rate-hike-after-hot-inflation-20260225-p5o5cv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-25 12:03 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘People doing dumb things’: Wall Street boss Jamie Dimon warns of AI frenzy

Snippet: February 25, 2026 — 12:03pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/people-doing-dumb-things-wall-street-boss-jamie-dimon-warns-of-ai-frenzy-20260225-p5o58e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-25 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: FSS chief urges foreign financial companies to join efforts to invigorate market

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- The chief of South Korea's financial watchdog said Wednesday that foreign financial companies operating here are urged to support efforts to vitalize the local financial markets.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225002000320

[2026-02-25 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Dubai rents to 'stop rising by end of year' after half-decade boom

Snippet: Rents for apartments and villas in Dubai are expected to stabilise by the end of this year, having doubled since the Covid pandemic, with more supply expected, analysts say.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/02/25/dubai-rents-to-stop-rising-by-end-of-year-after-half-decade-boom/

[2026-02-25 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gov't devises 2.1 tln-won support package for petrochemical restructuring

Snippet: The government announced Wednesday a 2.1 trillion-won ($1.45 billion) financial package to support the restructuring project of Lotte Chemical Corp. and HD Hyundai Chemical at the Daesan industrial complex, the first authorized project of a broader self-rescue plan of the ailing petrochemical sector.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681801

[2026-02-25 11:41 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Fresh inflation data deals hammer blow to Aussie households

Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/finance/inflation-australia-january-2026-cpi-interest-rates-implications/6b382a95-929e-4fda-9d88-1df3ed7cc0b0

[2026-02-25 11:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump expected to 'claim victory on the economy' in State of the Union

Snippet: US President Donald Trump is due to address Congress for the annual State of the Union speech.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-25/donald-trump-state-of-the-union-2026/106382332

[2026-02-25 11:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Business Kospi breaks 6,000 as chip giants power rally South Korea’s benchmark Kospi vaulted past 6,000 in early trading Wednesday, riding a powerful chip-led surge. The Kospi was quoted at 6,022.7 at the opening bell, marking a 53.06 point, or 0.89 perce

Snippet: South Korea’s benchmark Kospi vaulted past 6,000 in early trading Wednesday, riding a powerful chip-led surge.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681743

[2026-02-25 11:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KOSPI tops 6,000, one month after breaching 5,000

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's benchmark stock index breached the 6,000 mark on Wednesday, one month after topping the 5,000-point threshold amid an extended rally in chipmakers.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225001300320

[2026-02-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US wants stable trade ties with China but does not trust it, lawmakers clarifyCongressional hearings reflect bipartisan concern and highlight persistent advanced tech market tension as key Trump-Xi summit looms.

Snippet: Congressional hearings reflect bipartisan concern and highlight persistent advanced tech market tension as key Trump-Xi summit looms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344521/us-seeks-healthy-trade-relations-china-does-not-trust-it-lawmakers-clarify

[2026-02-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Tech hub, aerospace industry set for major boost in Hong Kong budget: sourcesGovernment insiders say finance chief Paul Chan’s budget speech will boost development of San Tin Technopole and emerging ‘NewSpace’ sector.

Snippet: Officials eye ‘tripartite cooperation’ between developers and tech firms to drive Northern Metropolis progress

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344512/huge-funds-tech-hub-incentives-aerospace-sector-hong-kong-budget-sources

[2026-02-25 10:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Gov't devises 2.1 tln-won support package for petrochemical restructuring

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS finance minister's comments in last 2 paras, byline; CHANGES photo)By Kim Na-young

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260224009451320

[2026-02-25 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: SFC moves to freeze assets of 3 insider traders who have left Hong Kong

Snippet: Former HKEX listing division staffer and two relatives used confidential information to trade shares between 2020 and 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3344502/sfc-moves-freeze-assets-3-insider-traders-who-have-left-hong-kong

[2026-02-25 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Paul Chan’s budget help Hong Kong’s economy strike a purple patch?

Snippet: South China Morning Post examines how political and economic factors will shape budget and what Hongkongers can expect from it

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344469/ips-superyachts-and-more-can-budget-spark-hong-kongs-purple-patch

[2026-02-25 10:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Register now: Applications open for the World's Top Fintech Companies 2026

Snippet: Applications are now open for the fourth edition of CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies list, produced in partnership with market research firm Statista.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/25/cnbc-worlds-top-fintech-companies-2026-apply-now.html

[2026-02-25 09:55 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Grim warning on economy by Australia's top accounting group

Snippet: Australia's accountants are warning sluggish productivity levels are threatening the nation's living standards, economic growth and competitiveness.CPA Australia, the peak professional accounting body, says the federal government must take steps now to lift productivity levels instead of kicking the can down the street."Australia is running out of time. If productivity continues to stagnate, living standards will go backwards and the economy will struggle to sustain growth," CPA business and investment lead Gavan Ord said.READ MORE: NAB chief warns living standards

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/finance/australian-accountants-body-warns-on-sluggish-productivity/395d4536-7f2d-499c-b5ed-c10a3a22bf47

[2026-02-25 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Are Transfers Replacing Work For America' Poor?

Snippet: Authored by Tyler Turman via the American Institute for Economic Research,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/are-transfers-replacing-work-america-poor