[2026-03-06 02:30 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s five-year plan emphasises ‘orderly’ AI development amid global tech volatility

Snippet: First announced in 2024, the AI Plus initiative includes a target of integrating AI into 90 per cent of China’s economy by 2030

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3345586/chinas-five-year-plan-emphasises-orderly-ai-development-amid-global-tech-volatility

[2026-03-06 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Sri Lankan economy ‘at great risk’ from Middle East crisis – former minister

Snippet: Sri Lanka could take an economic hit from the protracted Middle East conflict, former minister Harin Fernando has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633879-sri-lankan-economy-at-great/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-06 00:22 UTC+10:00] [DeepSeek] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi Jinping calls for China’s provincial powerhouses to lead on tech at ‘two sessions’

Snippet: The president said China’s strongest regions should be proactive in tech transformation, hold a ‘bottom line mindset’ to resist external shocks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345613/xi-jinping-calls-chinas-provincial-powerhouses-lead-tech-two-sessions

[2026-03-05 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pledges ‘iron discipline’ to tackle debt as US borrowing surges

Snippet: Global debt reached a record high in 2025 and rose in the world’s two largest economies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345587/china-pledges-iron-discipline-tackle-debt-risks-us-borrowing-under-trump-surges

[2026-03-05 21:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: British American Tobacco faces UK shareholders' lawsuit over North Korea sanctions breaches

Snippet: British American Tobacco is facing a London ‌lawsuit from shareholders over allegations the cigarette maker failed to properly tell markets about breaches of US sanctions in ‌relation to its business in North Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10688118

[2026-03-05 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Egypt: Tourism holds strong despite regional tensions [Business Africa]

Snippet: Egypt’s tourism sector continues its strong growth, reaffirming its key role in the country’s economy. In 2025, Egypt welcomed nearly 19 million visitors, a 21% increase compared with 2024. Tourism revenues reached €14.17 billion, more than 20% above pre-pandemic levels.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/05/egypt-tourism-holds-strong-despite-regional-tensions-business-africa/

[2026-03-05 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Takeaways from China's national congress opening and 5-year blueprint

Snippet: Chinese Premier Li Qiang bows before delivering his report during the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-congress-economy-growth-target-6459c5f5b9bd7a538f9d7a7f17c304ef

[2026-03-05 21:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka accelerates its Regional Tech Hub strategy - DailyNews

Snippet: The final week of February 2026 has marked a historic turning point for Sri Lanka’s technological landscape. Led by the Ministry of Digital Economy, the nation has unveiled a series of aggressive reforms and international partnerships designed to transform the island into a premier global digital hub.On February 26, at Bandaranaike International Airport, the Ministry officially issued the country’s first ‘Digital Nomad’ visa.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/05/breaking-news/961935/sri-lanka-accelerates-its-regional-tech-hub-strategy/

[2026-03-05 20:49 UTC+10:00] [European] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sky-high jump in airfares from Hong Kong to Europe, Americas – even Asian cities

Snippet: Economy-class fares to Paris, Rome and New York surge while cheapest return flight to Tokyo costs nearly HK$5,000

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3345571/sky-high-jump-airfares-hong-kong-europe-americas-even-asian-cities

[2026-03-05 19:53 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: China’s new 5-year plan calls for AI throughout its economy, tech breakthroughs

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/china-calls-ai-economy-breakthroughs-5-year-plan/

[2026-03-05 19:34 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Globalisation is under threat from Iran war – and Britain is uniquely vulnerable

Snippet: The economic ripples from the US-Israel attacks will soon become waves, engulfing everything from energy prices to food supplies

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/05/globalisation-under-threat-britain-economy-iran-conflict

[2026-03-05 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Türk Telekom and ZTE Complete World's First C+L Full-Band Integrated 1.6Tbps Live Network Trial, Ushering in A New Era of 5G All-Optical Network

Snippet: BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, and Türk Telekom have jointly completed the world's first C+L (12 THz) full-band integrated 1.6Tbps live network trial in Istanbul. The trial has significantly boosted system capacity, reduced spare part types, and enabled ultra-high-speed 400GE/800GE service transmission, laying a solid foundation for Türkiye to develop ultra-broadband and intelligent all-optical networks, thereby elevating the digital economy level of

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10688049

[2026-03-05 19:30 UTC+10:00] [blockade] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war shows markets can’t ignore every geopolitical shock

Snippet: Investors have grown used to brushing off geopolitical threats, but turmoil in the Middle East poses a greater risk to the global economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3345515/iran-war-shows-markets-cant-ignore-every-geopolitical-shock

[2026-03-05 18:46 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australian petrol retailers accused of price gouging over rising fuel costs amid Iran war

Snippet: Motoring groups accuse retailers of using conflict as an excuse to lift prices as Jim Chalmers asks ACCC to keep watch

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/05/australian-petrol-retailers-accused-of-price-gouging-over-rising-fuel-costs-amid-iran-war

[2026-03-05 18:35 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The Iran energy nightmare is becoming a reality

Snippet: Energy analysts modelling a war involving Iran have long feared two developments: the Islamic Republic lashing out at its oil-rich neighbours and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a third of global seaborne crude and a fifth of liquefied natural gas (LNG) transit daily.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/the-iran-energy-nightmare-is-becoming-a-reality-20260305-p5o7ma.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 17:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul cautious on potential redeployment of USFK assets amid Iran strikes

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/10687881

[2026-03-05 16:54 UTC+10:00] [economic development] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to step up tech, energy and decarbonisation efforts in next 5-year plan

Snippet: China raises domestic energy output target and increases number of key projects planned for the next 5 years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345525/china-step-tech-energy-and-decarbonisation-efforts-next-5-year-plan

[2026-03-05 16:23 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing tasks Hong Kong with fast-tracking Northern Metropolis, boosting integration

Snippet: City priorities in 15th five-year plan draft include development of a commodity trading ecosystem and deepening cross-border connections of financial markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3345521/beijing-tasks-hong-kong-fast-tracking-northern-metropolis-boosting-integration

[2026-03-05 16:08 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan’s investors sell most overseas bonds since 2024 last month

Snippet: Japanese investors sold the largest amount of overseas bonds since 2024 last month, as market watchers scrutinize flows for signs that higher domestic yields were triggering repatriation.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/05/economy/japan-investors-overseas-bonds/

[2026-03-05 14:22 UTC+10:00] [Li] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Takeaways from Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s government work report

Snippet: Li raises the curtain on the annual session of the National People’s Congress with a series of targets for the economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345503/takeaways-chinese-premier-li-qiangs-government-work-report

[2026-03-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong unveils incentives to attract gold refiners and boost global hub plan

Snippet: Targeted measures, tax incentives and cross-border partnerships aim to bolster city’s role as a global gold trading and refining hub

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345457/hong-kong-unveils-incentives-attract-gold-refiners-and-boost-global-hub-plan

[2026-03-05 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Chevron warns of economic collapse in California under Gavin Newsom in doomsday letter

Snippet: California will face economic collapse under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “misguided” climate policy — with crippling job losses and sky-high gas prices, Chevron warned in a doomsday letter to the lefty governor on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/us-news/california-gas-prices-face-crippling-state-economy-chevron-president/

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

Source: AP News

Title: China's economic growth target dips to 4.5% in uncertain times

Snippet: Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks during opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-congress-economy-gdp-trump-target-1822006cd39ff43505fa9a47a4581a16

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

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares soar after a rebound on Wall Street

Snippet: Financial information is displayed on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-iran-trump-oil-china-a88fbee22bf1ded91d51454033f1c088

[2026-03-05 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The unusual bets on Trump’s war that have rung alarm bells

Snippet: March 5, 2026 — 11:58am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/the-unusual-bets-on-trump-s-war-that-have-rung-alarm-bells-20260305-p5o7ng.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 11:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul stocks rebound after record crash, triggering sidecar

Snippet: Bourse operator issues buy-side sidecar for KOSPI, KOSDAQ markets after sharp rise

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687339

[2026-03-05 10:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: US whiskey exports to Canada collapse nearly 70% after Trump tariff fight

Snippet: LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A year after Canadian provinces yanked American whiskey from store shelves in a trade clash triggered by President Donald Trump’s tariffs, U.S. spirits exports have collapsed by nearly 70%, gutting what had been one of the industry’s most important overseas markets.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/us-news/us-whiskey-exports-to-canada-collapse-nearly-70-after-trump-tariff-fight/

[2026-03-05 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 3/4/2026

Snippet: The U.S. stock market rebounded after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-f8fea9ffa8fb6444ea46af953298ed60

[2026-03-05 07:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Türkiye has entered Israel’s threat narrative. What’s next?

Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, visiting lecturer at the Institute of Social Sciences of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633795-is-turkiye-next-after-iran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-05 07:10 UTC+10:00] [USAID] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Africa emerges as new arena in US-China competition over artificial intelligence

Snippet: With a fast-growing digital economy and young population, the continent is becoming a critical front in the global race to shape AI’s future

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3345483/africa-emerges-new-arena-us-china-competition-over-artificial-intelligence

[2026-03-05 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President leads high-level discussion to study potential impact of war on SL’s economy - DailyNews

Snippet: A discussion was held yesterday (04) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to examine the potential impact of the current war situation in the Middle East on Sri Lanka’s economy and to identify the urgent measures required to manage it effectively.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/05/local/961626/president-leads-high-level-discussion-to-study-potential-impact-of-war-on-sls-economy/

[2026-03-05 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: People’s Bank introduces digital payment ecosystem at University of Vavuniya - DailyNews

Snippet: People’s Bank has partnered with the University of Vavuniya to introduce a fully digital payment and collection system, marking a significant step in advancing Sri Lanka’s digital economy by eliminating manual cash handling.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/05/business/961255/peoples-bank-introduces-digital-payment-ecosystem-at-university-of-vavuniya/

[2026-03-05 05:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and an easing of oil prices

Snippet: NEW YORK — The US stock market is rebounding Wednesday from two days of punishing swings after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/05/world/us-stocks-rebound-after-strong-economic-updates-and-an-easing-of-oil-prices/2293475

[2026-03-05 05:22 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to jump as Wall Street rebounds; Oil steadies

Snippet: The US stock market is rebounding from two days of punishing swings after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-jump-as-wall-street-rebounds-oil-steadies-20260305-p5o7m3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 04:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon surprised by ‘benign’ market reaction to Iran war

Snippet: Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said he was surprised at markets’ response to the escalating Iran war, calling the dip in stocks “more benign” than he expected as the conflict entered its fifth day.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/business/goldman-sachs-ceo-david-solomon-surprised-by-benign-market-reaction-to-iran-war/

[2026-03-05 01:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Which oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked?

Snippet: Global energy markets remain in a state of high alert after several Gulf states suspended oil and gas production following escalating tensions in the region.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/4/which-oil-and-gas-facilities-in-the-gulf-have-been-attacked

[2026-03-05 01:30 UTC+10:00] [Afghanistan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pakistan’s forever war and the politics of exhaustion

Snippet: What Pakistan needs is not war with Afghanistan but urgent efforts to fix its economy, security and divided society after disruptive decades

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3345138/pakistans-forever-war-and-politics-exhaustion

[2026-03-05 01:11 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong tycoons downplay impact of Middle East war on city’s fortunes

Snippet: New World scion Adrian Cheng highlights city’s status as safe haven for capital; K Wah’s Francis Lui says property and stock markets holding firm

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3345468/hong-kong-tycoons-downplay-impact-middle-east-war-citys-fortunes

[2026-03-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Labor says Australia won’t run out of fuel due to the Iran conflict. So how much do we have and how long will it last?

Snippet: The amount of crude oil being refined locally has dwindled in recent years – but officials say Australia’s strategic reserve means there’s no need to worry

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/04/iran-oil-petrol-prices-panic-buying-fuel-reserve-how-much-do-we-have-and-how-long-will-it-last-explainer

[2026-03-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 to use on MLB AL Pennant markets

Snippet: New users can trade $10, and get $10 upon signing up with Kalshi promo code NYPMAX.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-10-get-10-for-mlb-al-pennant/

[2026-03-05 00:03 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China vows to boost economy, adhere to principles ahead of ‘two sessions’ and Trump visit

Snippet: Beijing sees self-reliant tech growth as vital to innovation, spokesman for top legislature says, noting country will safeguard ‘red lines’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345464/china-vows-boost-economy-adhere-principles-ahead-two-sessions-and-trump-visit

[2026-03-05 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Trump tariffs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump’s new tariffs may boost his ego – but they’ll damage the economy | Steven Greenhouse

Snippet: The US president’s plan will hurt consumers, companies and the stock market, as well as relations with other countries

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/04/trump-new-tariffs-economy

[2026-03-04 21:55 UTC+10:00] [United Arab Emirates] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Middle East exhibitors at Hong Kong jewellery fair rue poorer sales, attendance

Snippet: While organiser reports only ‘small’ dip in participants, at least two firms expect fewer clients due to travel disruptions caused by war in Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345437/middle-east-exhibitors-hong-kong-jewellery-fair-rue-poorer-sales-attendance

[2026-03-04 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Stagflation risk emerges amid Mideast oil crisis, clouds China’s economic battle

Snippet: While rising energy costs from war in Iran may briefly aid China’s deflation battle, analysts warn how oil price spike could threaten nation’s fragile economic rebound

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345420/mideast-oil-crisis-revives-stagflation-spectre-haunting-chinas-deflation-battle

[2026-03-04 20:07 UTC+10:00] [Oscar Liu] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s retail sales rise 5.5% in January as tourists loosen purse strings

Snippet: Census and Statistics Department says retail sales for January worth HK$37.3 billion, marking ninth straight month of growth since May 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345412/hong-kongs-retail-sales-rise-55-january-tourists-loosen-purse-strings

[2026-03-04 19:42 UTC+10:00] [Greater Bay Area] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s top advisory body urges Greater Bay Area cities to align rules, regulations

Snippet: Deeper cooperation through unified rules and shared development goals highlighted as a key directive in latest annual work report

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345402/chinas-top-advisory-body-urges-greater-bay-area-cities-align-rules-regulations

[2026-03-04 19:42 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: War in Middle East threatens UK living standards growth, as markets brace for energy shock – business live

Snippet: Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/mar/04/war-middle-east-uk-living-standards-growth-markets-energy-shock-live-news-updates

[2026-03-04 19:10 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Bad energy: Trump will be forced to end his reckless war very soon

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/bad-energy-trump-will-be-forced-to-end-his-reckless-war-very-soon-20260304-p5o78b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Qatar Airways] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Persian Gulf turmoil is reshaping Europe-Asia aviation landscape

Snippet: Chinese carriers gain advantage as Gulf carriers take heavy hit from airspace closures; actress Dilraba Dilmurat among those stranded

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345379/how-persian-gulf-turmoil-reshaping-europe-asia-aviation-landscape

[2026-03-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Huawei Hosts the 4th Digital Economy Development Forum

Snippet: From Vision to Value for an Intelligent Future

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686962