Topic: Business — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-28 01:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Sony on Friday said it will raise prices on its range of flagship PlayStation 5 consoles for the second time in less than a year, citing "pressures in the global economic landscape."
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[2026-03-28 01:00 UTC+10:00] [BYD] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Earnings at China’s EV leader fall short of expectations amid intense domestic competition
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[2026-03-28 01:00 UTC+10:00] [C919] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The announcement comes weeks ahead of US President Donald Trump’s planned visit to China, where he is expected to conduct trade talks
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[2026-03-28 01:00 UTC+10:00] [One Nation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Ahead of the Farrer byelection, a return to issues that are fundamental to Australians could help stall Hanson’s rise
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[2026-03-28 01:00 UTC+10:00] [US economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: President’s move, dubbed Trump Always Chickens Out, appears to have soured as he loses hold on situation in Iran
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[2026-03-28 00:00 UTC+10:00] [“involution-style” competition] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: State Administration for Market Regulation tells companies it will address ‘involution-style’ competition as they step up efforts to expand
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[2026-03-27 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The European Union needs to dial back regulation of U.S. big tech companies if it wants to be part of the AI economy, the U.S. ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder told CNBC on Friday.
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[2026-03-27 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fitch Ratings says helium prices have roughly doubled since conflict began
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[2026-03-27 20:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday appointed Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo as deputy prime minister, replacing María Jesús Montero, who is stepping down to run in a regional election.
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[2026-03-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s maritime sector still relies on overseas legal and financial service providers, a potential strategic vulnerability in a turbulent world
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[2026-03-27 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: Economy Minister appointed deputy Spanish PM, Nato says Spain is meeting defence targets, Spanish motorways face busiest Easter in two decades and more news on Friday March 27th.
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[2026-03-27 18:25 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
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[2026-03-27 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-27 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Foreign investors are on track to pull a record $12 billion from Indian equities this March as the Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies, squeezing the economy and stoking fears of a growth slowdown.
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[2026-03-27 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Representative Brian Poe of the FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list urged a decisive shift toward renewable energy, circular economy reforms and inclusive workforce transformation during his keynote at the Philippine Democracy Series 2026 at the London School of Economics (LSE) on March 23.
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[2026-03-27 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Submission deadline pushed back following requests from prospective bidders for more time to prepare for expanded scope and KPIs
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[2026-03-27 16:00 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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[2026-03-27 15:57 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A powerful cyclone has forced production cuts across key Australian gas export plants, adding pressure to global energy markets already in short supply due to the war in the Middle East choking oil and gas flows.
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[2026-03-27 15:57 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A powerful cyclone has forced production cuts across key Australian gas export plants, adding pressure to global energy markets already in short supply due to the war in the Middle East choking oil and gas flows.
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[2026-03-27 15:40 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Under top talent scheme, authorities have approved 126,942 applications since 2023, with 94.5 per cent – or 120,009 – coming from mainland China
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[2026-03-27 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Stocks fell sharply Thursday, and oil prices rose as doubt took over again from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran.
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[2026-03-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese carriers have a major advantage over other global airlines due to their access to Russian airspace and ability to bypass the Middle East
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[2026-03-27 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
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[2026-03-27 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Asian financial crisis] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rare HK$150 billion transfer from the Exchange Fund has sparked fierce debate
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[2026-03-27 11:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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[2026-03-27 10:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: In the high-stakes theatre of Middle Eastern diplomacy, where the line between war and peace is obscured by the smoke of active air strikes and the volatility of global energy markets, an unlikely protagonist has stepped into the spotlight.
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[2026-03-27 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open lower Friday following a volatile session on Wall Street overnight, as investors continued to parse the contradictory messaging on the Middle East from the U.S. and Iran.
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[2026-03-27 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Uber’s 86,000 square-foot expansion at Silverstein Properties’ 3 World Trade Center, announced this week, brought the car-service giant’s total space there to nearly 500,000 square feet on 11 floors.
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[2026-03-27 07:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: In the high-stakes theatre of Middle Eastern diplomacy, where the line between war and peace is obscured by the smoke of active air strikes and the volatility of global energy markets, an unlikely protagonist has stepped into the spotlight.
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[2026-03-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Philippines earlier this week became the first country to declare an “Energy Emergency” in the wake of hostilities between Iran and Israel/United States (US). Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr declared the national energy emergency in response to what he called the “imminent danger” posed to the country’s energy supply.
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[2026-03-27 06:04 UTC+10:00] [Claudia Sheinbaum] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Economy secretary rejected Beijing’s complaints, saying Chinese firms sell below cost with state backing and Mexico will not back down
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[2026-03-27 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump interrupts a Cabinet meeting dominated by Iran war, airport security lines and shaky global markets to brag how he uses Sharpie markers to save the government money.
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[2026-03-27 05:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The world is heading toward the most severe energy crisis in history and Europe is unprepared, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has said. The warning comes as the escalating conflict in the Middle East has driven volatility in global energy markets.
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[2026-03-27 05:26 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Uncertainty is weighing on Wall Street about when the war with Iran could end, and stocks are falling as oil prices rise.
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[2026-03-27 01:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The emergence of U.S. based prediction markets is underway, and a well-known name is hinting at a return to reclaim the top position.
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[2026-03-27 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Nigeria’s return to Windsor Castle after nearly four decades marks more than a ceremonial milestone—it signals a renewed push to strengthen economic ties with the United Kingdom and reposition Africa’s largest economy on the global stage.
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[2026-03-27 00:30 UTC+10:00] [John Swinney] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The UK government cited security concerns but gave few details, leaving observers to question if geopolitical pressure shaped move
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[2026-03-27 00:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: While the impact of the war in Iran is sparing no major global economy, the U.K. is predicted to bear the greatest economic hit of any developed market nation, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
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[2026-03-26 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The New York Stock Exchange is seen in New York, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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[2026-03-26 21:07 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: OECD says the Middle East war will test the world’s resilience with Australia expected to suffer from higher rates and inflation
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[2026-03-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Xue Lan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Stronger oversight needed as unchecked AI risks undermining jobs and data security, government advisers urge at the Boao Forum for Asia
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[2026-03-26 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The U.S. and Israeli war on Iran is having a catastrophic impact on the global economy, European members of the G7 have warned ahead of a key summit on Thursday.
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[2026-03-26 19:30 UTC+10:00] [oil] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Markets might be convinced Trump will chicken out again, but that won’t reassure Asian nations scrambling to deal with energy shortages
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[2026-03-26 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Australia’s high rate of inflation is coming under more pressure as big transport companies including Uber, Qantas and Australia Post increase their prices in response to rising fuel costs.
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[2026-03-26 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Donald Trump started a reckless war against Iran with no plan for victory. Now, a month into a conflict ravaging the global economy, he has no strategy to get out of it. That was the grim and refreshingly honest message from Germany’s defence minister during a visit to Canberra on Thursday.
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[2026-03-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s economy is more resilient than most, but a decline in global demand sparked by the war would hurt Chinese exporters, analyst warns
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[2026-03-26 18:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SK Biopharmaceuticals said Thursday it has officially launched its epilepsy drug Cenobamate in China, marking the start of full-scale commercialization in one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical markets.
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[2026-03-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China is pushing firms to release their fertiliser reserves in time for the vital spring planting season, as supplies of key inputs tighten
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[2026-03-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Washington: The White House insisted that peace talks with Iran are ongoing, even as Tehran publicly rejected US overtures and issued fresh conditions of its own to end the conflict that’s wreaked havoc across the Middle East and global markets.
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[2026-03-26 17:41 UTC+10:00] [Housing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Homebuyers lose confidence amid higher rates and Iran war-linked price rises across the economy, buyers agent says
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