[2026-03-18 17:59 UTC+10:00] [Xi-Trump meeting] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Investors eye Xi-Trump summit for direction as Hong Kong, China stocks shaken by conflict

Snippet: Markets await clarity on a summit, hoping it will steady Hong Kong and China equities as Middle East hostilities weigh on sentiment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346991/investors-eye-xi-trump-summit-direction-hong-kong-china-stocks-shaken-conflict

[2026-03-18 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: National fuel pass registration support now available on WhatsApp - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government Information Center (GIC) has launched a special WhatsApp service to assist vehicle owners experiencing difficulties while registering for the National Fuel Pass, the Ministry of Digital Economy announced today(18).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/18/local/968774/national-fuel-pass-registration-support-now-available-on-whatsapp/

[2026-03-18 17:43 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia’s jet fuel supply is safe for now, but a price crunch is in the pipeline

Snippet: China’s response to the Iran war has put a question mark over future supplies for the local aviation sector as spiralling prices cripple spot markets and cloud planning for airlines.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/australia-s-jet-fuel-supply-is-safe-for-now-but-a-price-crunch-is-in-the-pipeline-20260316-p5oayn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European markets set to open higher as attention turns to the Fed

Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to open broadly higher on Wednesday as the market fallout of the Iran war remains in the spotlight ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's next policy move.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-iran-news-oil-prices.html

[2026-03-18 16:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Resale prices for BTS light sticks soar ahead of reunion show

Snippet: $32 'Army Bomb' reportedly being traded at 500% of its retail price on second-hand markets

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697222

[2026-03-18 16:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Is North Korea ready for a female leader?

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697205

[2026-03-18 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares advance as oil slips despite barrage of attacks by Iran

Snippet: A person looks at a stock price monitor showing New York Dow and Nikkei indexes also US dollar Japanese yen exchange rate at a security company Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-oil-iran-trump-fddc46573a120d8235d0b696350b268d

[2026-03-18 15:45 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Cormann vs the rest: Why former finance minister is still backing this $60b blowout

Snippet: One of the key architects of the GST deal that will cost federal taxpayers $60 billion has defended the policy as affordable and vital to protecting the federation, putting him at odds with one of his fellow former ministers, who says it is hurting the nation’s economy and should be dumped.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/cormann-vs-the-rest-why-former-finance-minister-is-still-backing-this-60b-blowout-20260318-p5okil.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Spotlights Asia's Most Colorful Night Markets

Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda shines a light on Asia's most colorful night markets, where travelers can explore vibrant local cultures and unique shopping experiences. These bustling markets provide a sensory feast of sights, sounds, and flavors, making them a must-visit for those exploring Asia.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697097

[2026-03-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China fine-tunes C909 jet operations in Laos – a blueprint for Southeast Asia?

Snippet: Lessons from Laos could help Comac boost overseas sales of C909 and C919 – but analyst says buyers will be closely watching for safety

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3346906/china-adapts-c909-jet-operations-laos-blueprint-southeast-asia-and-beyond

[2026-03-18 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Recognizes 2025 Gold Circle Awards Winners as Hotel Partners Adapt to Intra-Asia Traveler Expectations

Snippet: Taiwan leads the ranking for the first time, while Southeast Asian markets remain strongly represented across Agoda's annual hospitality awards

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696882

[2026-03-18 12:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Trump goes alone in the Iran war — as allies spurn requests to join

Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/cnbc-daily-open-trump-goes-alone-in-the-iran-war-as-allies-spurn-requests-to-join-.html

[2026-03-18 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dodgers superstar shatters record for off the field earnings — and it’s not even close

Snippet: There was a time—not long ago—when baseball believed it understood its place in the modern sports economy. The sport was a regional game masquerading as a national pastime, rich in history, but lagging in marketing muscle.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/sports/shohei-ohtanis-off-field-earnings-shatters-previous-record/

[2026-03-18 11:59 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s war is wreaking more havoc than you think

Snippet: March 18, 2026 — 11:59am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/trump-s-war-is-wreaking-more-havoc-than-you-think-20260318-p5okiq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 11:57 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Isolated and exposed: can New Zealand’s fragile economic recovery withstand the global oil shock?

Snippet: New Zealand economic growth tipped to overtake Australia’s this year but Middle East conflict casts a shadow over outlook

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/18/new-zealand-economy-global-oil-shocks

[2026-03-18 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Beijing InfoComm China 2026 Conference Lineup Presents Future of AI in Tech Aligning with the Nation's Next Strategic Five-Year Plan

Snippet: BEIJING, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the recent ratification of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), the nation is accelerating 'New Quality Productive Forces' to drive digital transformation across all industries. This strategic shift creates significant momentum for the professional audiovisual (Pro AV) sector, which stands as the backbone of smart infrastructure, AI-integrated systems, and the digital economy—from LED displays and control room visualization to collaboration platforms and immersive media.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696759

[2026-03-18 11:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee to preside over meeting on reform plans of capital markets

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung is set to preside over a meeting Wednesday with investors and financial authorities to review ways to reform and stabilize the country's capital markets, officials said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696741

[2026-03-18 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set to rise as Middle East tensions escalate after UAE energy attacks

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to climb Wednesday as investors tracked escalating tensions in the Middle East. A fresh wave of attacks on the United Arab Emirates' energy infrastructure has heightened fears of prolonged supply disruptions amid the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/asia-pacific-markets-nikkei-225-kospi-hang-seng-index.html

[2026-03-18 09:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Arizona files criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi

Snippet: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes speaks at the Arizona State Prison, March 19, 2025, in Florence, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/arizona-kalshi-criminal-charges-prediction-markets-gambling-3687ec3ea6725fa53389d9d594433580

[2026-03-18 09:14 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The RBA is asking Australians to show restraint. They may want to take their own advice | Nicki Hutley

Snippet: We are all living in uncertain times, so we expect decisions to be made with a high degree of caution. That applies to the central bank and interest rates

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/17/rba-interest-rate-hike-australia-inflation-economy

[2026-03-18 08:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Jensen Huang says Nvidia has received orders from China and is 'restarting our manufacturing'

Snippet: After an extended delay in selling into the world's second-largest economy, chipmaker Nvidia is gearing up to provide some customers in China with its H200 processors, CEO Jensen Huang said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/17/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-says-chipmaker-has-received-orders-from-china.html

[2026-03-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Chance of RBA interest rate hike in May drops to 40pc, ASX likely to rise

Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/asx-markets-business-live-news-march-18/106466908

[2026-03-18 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Who really controls the Middle East narrative?   - DailyNews

Snippet: In recent days, Western media coverage of the Middle East has shifted dramatically. Outlets that previously framed conflicts through a US- and UK-centric lens are now reporting more directly on Iran’s attacks on Israeli and US security positions. This change reflects not only evolving realities on the ground but also deeper dynamics in the global political economy, where military action, economic power, and media narratives are closely intertwined.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/18/general-opinion/968590/who-really-controls-the-middle-east-narrative/

[2026-03-18 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Country’s economy, energy sector facing a major challenge - PM - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament that the country’s economy and energy sector have been faced with a major challenge due to actions beyond the Government’s control and revealed that three committees have been appointed for related management activities and emphasized that everyone must act with collective responsibility to overcome the crisis.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/18/local/968662/countrys-economy-energy-sector-facing-a-major-challenge-pm/

[2026-03-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Fuel QR code technical issues resolved - DailyNews

Snippet: The technical shortcomings of the QR code system introduced by the government with the aim of resolving the fuel crisis and streamlining the fuel distribution have now been completely resolved, said Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/18/business/968402/fuel-qr-code-technical-issues-resolved/

[2026-03-18 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: The Fed issues its latest interest rate decision Wednesday. Here's what to expect

Snippet: The Federal Reserve has little choice but to stay on the sidelines this week as it navigates a mix of complicated and conflicting forces playing out in the U.S. economy.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/17/the-fed-issues-its-latest-interest-rate-decision-wednesday-heres-what-to-expect.html

[2026-03-18 05:20 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to edge up as Wall Street climbs; Oil prices advance

Snippet: Oil prices are resuming their rise because of the war with Iran, but US stocks are holding steadier this time around.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-edge-up-as-wall-street-climbs-oil-prices-advance-20260318-p5okgp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 05:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil prices climb as fresh strikes target infrastructure

Snippet: LONDON — Oil prices rose again Tuesday as Iran launched fresh attacks on crude-producing neighbours, while stock markets were higher ahead of key central bank meetings.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/world/oil-prices-climb-as-fresh-strikes-target-infrastructure/2302188

[2026-03-18 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Rates up, Dollar down. Reserve Bank diminished by dud review

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/rates-up-dollar-down-reserve-bank-diminished-by-dud-review/

[2026-03-18 03:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focus

Snippet: LONDON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought support Tuesday from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, at a time when the Iran war has revived Russia’s ailing economy through increased oil revenue, robbed US-brokered talks to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine of momentum — and could soon limit Kyiv’s access to vital Western air defense systems that are needed in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/world/zelenskyy-and-starmer-urge-continuing-support-for-ukraine-against-russia-as-iran-war-steals-focus/2302128

[2026-03-18 01:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: US diesel tops $5 per gallon, oil spikes 4% as Strait of Hormuz crisis continues

Snippet: Gas prices are surging across the US as the war with Iran continues to rattle global energy markets — with crude oil spiking 4% and American diesel topping $5 a gallon Tuesday, inflicting pain at the pump.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/business/us-diesel-tops-5-per-gallon-oil-spikes-4-as-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-continues/

[2026-03-18 01:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: CNBC

Title: European markets need to get their act together, CEO of Norway’s $2 trillion wealth fund says. ‘The winner takes it all’

Snippet: European markets are facing a crisis and must get their act together to fix it, the head of the world's biggest individual investor has said.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/17/nbim-norway-norwegian-sovereign-wealth-fund-europe-iran-us-stocks-holdings-portfolio-nvidia-apple-microsoft.html

[2026-03-18 01:04 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australian households fear double whammy of rate hikes and higher petrol prices will lead to recession

Snippet: Borrowers face losing hundreds of dollars a month in higher repayments and rising pump rices will add to the pain, economists warn

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/17/australian-households-fear-double-whammy-of-rate-hikes-and-higher-petrol-prices-will-lead-to-recession

[2026-03-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China, Russia look to boost transport links amid Middle East disruption

Snippet: Increased use of Arctic shipping route among topics covered at inaugural China-Russia Logistics Business Forum

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346894/china-russia-discuss-boosting-transport-links-middle-east-conflict-disrupts-shipping

[2026-03-18 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for March Madness markets

Snippet: Before March Madness tips off, trade $10 to get $10 in bonuses with Kalshi promo code NYPMAX.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-10-get-10-for-march-madness-markets/

[2026-03-17 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US seeks fertilizer from Venezuela and Morocco amid Iran war

Snippet: The Trump administration is exploring alternative fertilizer supplies as the war with Iran disrupts global markets.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-seeks-fertilizer-venezuela-and-morocco-amid-iran-war

[2026-03-17 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: German investor confidence plunges as Israeli-US war rattles markets

Snippet: Investor confidence in Germany has dropped sharply as the Middle East war unsettles financial markets across Europe.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/german-investor-confidence-plunges-israeli-us-war-rattles-markets

[2026-03-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Unlimited petrol? Chinese firm claims it can produce fuel from air and water

Snippet: The start-up plans to build ‘large-scale’ facilities to convert carbon dioxide into synthetic fuel, though some question its commercial feasibility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346892/unlimited-gas-chinese-firm-claims-it-can-produce-petroleum-air-and-water

[2026-03-17 19:30 UTC+10:00] [unemployment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China is re-engineering its economy for a more complex world

Snippet: Beijing wants to shape a new growth model capable of meeting the challenges of an ageing population, technological competition and geopolitical uncertainty

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3346443/china-re-engineering-its-economy-more-complex-world

[2026-03-17 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: TWSE Delegation Deepens U.S. Engagement to Advance Asian Asset Management Center Vision

Snippet: TAIPEI, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) Chairman & CEO Sherman Lin led a delegation to New York for meetings with exchanges, global asset managers, institutional investors and index providers as part of efforts to strengthen Taiwan's position as an Asian Asset Management Center and deepen engagement with international financial markets.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696406

[2026-03-17 17:52 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Did Chinese New Year boost Hong Kong’s visitor figures for January, February?

Snippet: Hong Kong Tourism Board releases figures for first two months of 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346858/did-chinese-new-year-help-boost-hong-kongs-visitor-figures-january-february

[2026-03-17 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Risk-off trade back on for oil

Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/17/cnbc-daily-open-risk-off-trade-back-on-for-oil-.html

[2026-03-17 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European markets struggle for direction as oil prices fluctuate

Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are set to open broadly flat on Tuesday as global markets remain volatile and oil prices continue to fluctuate.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/17/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-iran-news-and-oil-prices.html

[2026-03-17 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: A 5-4 vote says everything about the Reserve Bank’s dilemma

Snippet: Five members of the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy committee are worried about inflation right now. Four are more worried about where the economy will be in a few weeks’ time.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/a-5-4-vote-says-everything-about-the-reserve-bank-s-dilemma-20260317-p5ob40.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 17:03 UTC+10:00] [Jin Zhijun] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China targets hydrogen push as Strait of Hormuz crisis jolts energy markets

Snippet: New initiative comes as Beijing's latest five-year plan doubles down on renewables and energy security amid global instability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346850/china-targets-hydrogen-push-strait-hormuz-crisis-jolts-energy-markets

[2026-03-17 16:10 UTC+10:00] [rule of law] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CK Hutchison subsidiary slams Panama for missing arbitration deadline

Snippet: Panama Ports Company also confirms offices were raided by alleged ‘armed security forces’ and accuses authorities of disregarding rule of law

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346839/ck-hutchison-subsidiary-slams-panama-missing-arbitration-deadline

[2026-03-17 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares are mixed, US futures slip as oil stays at $100

Snippet: A person walks near a stock price monitor showing Nikkei index at a security company Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-rates-oil-iran-trump-c206d3ca9d54f9cb2c0548eb6bb639d0

[2026-03-17 15:36 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Hiking rates is such a blunt instrument. There are other, better ways to target inflation

Snippet: March 17, 2026 — 3:36pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/hiking-rates-is-such-a-blunt-instrument-there-are-other-better-ways-to-target-inflation-20260317-p5ob3u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 15:05 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Chris Bowen declares rush on jerry cans ‘un-Australian’ as he urges end to panic buying of petrol

Snippet: Energy minister says country’s fuel supply has yet to be affected by war after meeting with suppliers and retailers

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/17/australia-petrol-panic-buying-jerry-cans

[2026-03-17 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Technical teams working to resolve fuel QR system issues: Deputy minister - DailyNews

Snippet: The Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne, says that the technical issues currently affecting the fuel issuance QR code system will be fully resolved by this morning (17).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/17/local/968162/technical-teams-working-to-resolve-fuel-qr-system-issues-deputy-minister/