[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

[2026-03-04 15:54 UTC+10:00] [Stock markets] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Global stock markets tumble as Trump bid to avert oil crisis in strait of Hormuz fails to reassure

Snippet: South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index leads Asian market sell-off, despite Donald Trump’s suggestion that US Navy could protect vessels moving through vital strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/04/stock-market-fall-trump-hormuz-oil-prices

[2026-03-04 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Latest news on Hong Kong, China, Asia and the world | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Xi’s appointments underscore his policy priorities as economy slowsChina’s government promoted Yi Huiman, the chairman of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), to head of the securities regulator to help steer the stock market toward an avenue for fundraising.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news

[2026-03-04 14:51 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US compares opening strikes to ‘shock and awe’ of Iraq war: what we know on day five of Iran conflict

Snippet: US-Israeli attacks have killed at least 787 people in Iran, according to the Red Crescent Society; global markets spooked. What we know on day five of war

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/04/us-israel-iran-war-update-latest-news-day-five

[2026-03-04 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China's factory activity contracts in February

Snippet: Workers labor at a ceramic ware factory, in Handan in north China’s Hebei province on Nov. 4, 2025. (Chinatopix Via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-manufacturing-economy-pmi-685ab43bcb8d113e7df0b9be8e9f417d

[2026-03-04 13:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean stocks plunge 8%, circuit breakers triggered

Snippet: South Korean shares plunged more than 8 percent on Wednesday, prompting the stock exchange to temporarily halt trading on the benchmark Kospi and secondary Kosdaq markets, as risk-averse sentiment intensified following US-Israel strikes on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686698

[2026-03-04 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares extend losses as the war with Iran widens

Snippet: A person walks by an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm in Tokyo Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (Masanori Kumagai/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-iran-oil-trump-c9a42448cbc7afc35e959dd444614aa0

[2026-03-04 13:25 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and US to hold high-level trade talks in Paris before Trump’s Beijing visit

Snippet: Delegates to discuss trade and investment deals amid rising global tensions in lead-up to President’s first visit since returning to power

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345336/china-and-us-hold-high-level-trade-talks-paris-trumps-beijing-visit

[2026-03-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global Economy: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: How China is using a massive ‘electron gap’ to pivot the AI race with USEx-finance official Zhu Guangyao says abundant energy supply gives the nation a critical edge in AI, as ‘electricity is computing power’.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy

[2026-03-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [United Arab Emirates] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shipping firms suspend Gulf routes as Iran war leaves 132 vessels trapped

Snippet: Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz see vessels diverted and bookings suspended, as companies impose emergency fees of up to US$4,000 per unit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345291/shipping-firms-suspend-gulf-routes-iran-war-leaves-132-vessels-trapped

[2026-03-04 12:44 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Asia stocks slump as markets brace for energy shock

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/economy/asia-stocks-slump-markets-brace-energy-shock/

[2026-03-04 12:44 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Asia stocks slump as markets brace for energy shock

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/updates-asia-stocks-march-4-2026/

[2026-03-04 12:32 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australian economy growth stronger than expected

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/australian-economy-growth-stronger-than-expected-20260304-p5o7ex.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Markets & Investing | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Hong Kong stocks and gold start the Year of the Horse on a mixed noteThe Hang Seng Index fell 1.1 per cent on the first day of trading of the new year, while local gold prices rose 0.6 per cent.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/markets-investing

[2026-03-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Markets are down on Iran war, but the slump could be a lot worse

Snippet: March 4, 2026 — 12:00pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/markets-are-down-on-iran-war-but-the-slump-could-be-a-lot-worse-20260304-p5o79f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 11:57 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Ashes crowds help boost economic growth to three-year high

Snippet: The Australian economy has posted its best performance in almost three years, expanding by 0.8 per cent through the final three months of 2025.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/ashes-crowds-help-boost-economic-growth-to-three-year-high-20260304-p5o79p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 11:52 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Australia's economy growth stronger than expected, new GDP data shows

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-economy-growth-stronger-than-expected/3d2aaffd-f99c-4a7e-a7db-258724e59940

[2026-03-04 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia's economy growing at fastest rate in almost three years

Snippet: Topic:Economic Trends and Indicators

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-04/december-quarter-gdp-2025-australia-economy-growing-fast/106413398

[2026-03-04 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Goldman Sachs] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong inflation risks grow as war in Middle East escalates, experts warn

Snippet: Residents may face higher energy and dining costs as analysts stress the city cannot remain immune to surging oil prices

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345321/hong-kong-inflation-risks-grow-war-middle-east-escalates-experts-warn

[2026-03-04 11:20 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Could this be the 'ultimate constraint' for Trump amid war with Iran?

Snippet: When under pressure on inflation, tariffs, immigration and even the Jeffrey Epstein case, the Trump administration has pointed to the success of the financial markets.But Donald Trump's biggest move of his presidency, the war with Iran, has seen a sharp drop in shares globally.And there's no end in sight for the market decline.READ MORE: Trump's past comments on Iran come back to haunt himDonald Trump is under increasing pressure over his war with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-taco-chickens-out-iran-war-latest-updates-financial-market-response/e31077c4-dd41-4664-9eeb-9bc76aa5febc

[2026-03-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: Top US commander says Iran strikes 'ahead of game plan' as markets dive

Snippet: The US-Israeli military strikes have reportedly killed nearly 800 people in Iran. Source: AAP / AP Photo

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/top-us-commander-says-iran-strikes-ahead-of-game-plan-as-markets-dive/19y26xynp

[2026-03-04 10:50 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: China’s Two Sessions: what are the meetings and why do they matter?

Snippet: Annual political gathering kicks off this week in Beijing with the economy, technology and the military high on the agenda

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/04/china-two-sessions-2026-meeting-what-are-they-when-is-it-explainer

[2026-03-04 10:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: HD Construction Equipment Unveils Next-Generation Models at CONEXPO 2026, Accelerating Expansion into Advanced Markets

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HD Construction Equipment, the intermediary holding company of HD Hyundai's construction equipment business, will be introducing nine Next Generation models to North America, the world's largest construction equipment arena, through its two well-established and distinct brands, HYUNDAI and DEVELON, which will be at indoor and outdoor locations, respectively.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686293

[2026-03-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World Economic Forum] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China should up education spending to help population adapt to AI era: economist

Snippet: Prominent Chinese economist says it is imperative to ensure the next generation can withstand the changes being driven by AI

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345288/china-should-education-spending-help-population-adapt-ai-era-economist

[2026-03-04 09:30 UTC+10:00] [semiconductor] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US investors drive record outlay in Taiwan’s equities market on the back of AI boom

Snippet: US investors currently hold about 23 per cent of the Taiwan Stock Exchange’s total market capitalisation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3345307/us-investors-drive-record-outlay-taiwans-equities-market-back-ai-boom

[2026-03-04 08:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ex-Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein sounds alarm on private credit — warning it ‘smells’ like 2008

Snippet: Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein has warned that the growing private credit market could lead to a financial crisis similar to the one in 2008, potentially affecting retail investors and the broader economy.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/03/business/lloyd-blankfein-sounds-alarm-on-private-credit-warning-it-smells-like-2008/

[2026-03-04 07:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australian share market is likely to tumble as Middle East war intensifies

Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-04/asx-markets-business-live-news/106412702

[2026-03-04 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Joint action plan to manage crisis - President - DailyNews

Snippet: Central Bank to present report on economy SLBFE, Foreign Ministry to address issues Rs.30 Bn on developing energy infrastructure Full State machinery to manage situation

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/04/local/961017/joint-action-plan-to-manage-crisis-president/

[2026-03-04 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Why thoughtful education reform is vital for Sri Lanka’s future - DailyNews

Snippet: Education lies at the heart of national development. It fuels economic growth, strengthens social unity, and supports good governance by developing a skilled and informed population. A strong education system boosts productivity, reduces poverty, improves health, fosters innovation, and empowers citizens overall. Above all, it produces engaged citizens capable of creative thinking, critical thinking, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/04/features/960856/why-thoughtful-education-reform-is-vital-for-sri-lankas-future/

[2026-03-04 05:48 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: 'War of choice': Even if he wins against Iran, will Donald Trump lose?

Snippet: Numerous US polls in the past few months point to voters seeking Donald Trump to focus on issues like the economy and the cost of living. Credit: Leon Wang/AAP

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-approval-iran-war/ac8wk6g8r

[2026-03-04 05:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to fall sharply as global markets tumble; Oil prices surge

Snippet: A selloff for stocks is slamming into Wall Street after wrapping around the world, as oil prices leap even higher with worries that the widening war with Iran may do more sustained damage to the economy than feared.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-fall-sharply-as-global-markets-tumble-oil-prices-surge-20260304-p5o78g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 05:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Energy prices soar as stock and bond markets consider long Middle East war

Snippet: The US stock market plunged, bonds sold off, and energy prices continued to soar on Tuesday, in a sign that markets are increasingly alarmed by the escalating war on Iran after an earlier muted reaction.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/energy-prices-soar-stock-bond-markets-consider-long-middle-east-war

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: A double-digit dash or dare?

Snippet: KOTA KINABALU — Let’s talk briefly about our emerging neighbor: Vietnam. Few countries in contemporary Southeast Asia embody developmental ambition as vividly as Vietnam. Following its 14th Party Congress, the country has set itself an extraordinarily ambitious target: sustaining annual economic growth of more than 10 percent over the coming years.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/04/opinion/columns/a-double-digit-dash-or-dare/2292465

[2026-03-04 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cebu amplifies ASF surveillance

Snippet: MANDAUE CITY — Blood samples from hog farms across Cebu now form the backbone of the province’s renewed bid to reopen bigger markets for its swine industry.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/04/regions/cebu-amplifies-asf-surveillance/2292752

[2026-03-04 02:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: How energy markets have responded to the Middle East war

Snippet: Global energy markets have come under pressure as the Middle East conflict escalates, with fears mounting over potential disruptions to oil and gas supplies. US and Israeli strikes on Iran have prompted Tehran to retaliate with missile and drone attacks on Israel and US bases across the region. Iran has also targeted oil facilities in neighboring countries, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz – the narrow gateway at the mouth of the Gulf — has largely ground to a

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633639-energy-markets-reaction/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Not just oil: Iran war disrupts China’s imports of key industrial material

Snippet: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is choking off China’s imports of methanol – a vital input for the country’s industrial sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345276/iran-war-could-significantly-disrupt-chinas-methanol-imports-analysts

[2026-03-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

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

Snippet: We’ve reached conference tournament season, and new punters can get in on the action by signing up for Kalshi, one of the leading prediction markets in the industry.

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

[2026-03-04 00:16 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘A viable alternative’: UN rapporteur outlines plan for redistributive global economy

Snippet: Olivier De Schutter says ‘frivolous and destructive demands’ of ultra-rich restrict fight against inequality

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/03/un-de-schutter-outlines-plan-for-redistributive-global-economy

[2026-03-03 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As US-Iran war threatens global energy markets, will China speed up its green transition?

Snippet: Beijing is still dependent on fossil fuels but Washington’s recent interventions may prompt officials to fast-track shift, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345297/us-iran-war-threatens-global-energy-markets-will-china-speed-its-green-transition

[2026-03-03 22:56 UTC+10:00] [World Cancer Congress] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong convention centre to host more medical, tech, finance, education events

Snippet: Events linked to these four sectors will account for 43 per cent of activities held this year, venue’s managing director says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345304/hong-kong-convention-centre-host-more-medical-tech-finance-education-events

[2026-03-03 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran war threatens UK economic forecasts, warns British Treasury chief

Snippet: Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street for the House of Commons in London, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/britain-economy-reeves-iran-forecast-inflation-debt-b0651ac8156e88b6953283edd2e4f8e7

[2026-03-03 21:21 UTC+10:00] [Stock markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Global stock markets slump amid Iran war as gas and oil prices rise

Snippet: FTSE 100 on track for its worst day in 11 months, while Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s Kospi also fall

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/03/global-stock-markets-iran-war-gas-oil-prices-ftse-100

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Global stock markets tumble as Middle East war ignites inflation fears

Snippet: Germany's share market has dived 3 per cent. (Reuters: Daniel Munoz)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-03/global-stock-markets-tumble-middle-east-war/106412262

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How the US ceded the robotics economy to China

Snippet: Chinese gains in robotics show that nations wishing to compete must go beyond financial engineering to master their physical realities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3344742/how-us-ceded-robotics-economy-china

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SMDC scales up Visayas presence with infrastructure-first expansion

Snippet: SM Development Corp. (SMDC) is strengthening its footprint in Western Visayas, positioning the region as one of its core growth markets backed by estate infrastructure, approximately 4,000 residential units projected for turnover in 2026, and over 150 hectares of expansion land.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/03/tmt-newswire/smdc-scales-up-visayas-presence-with-infrastructure-first-expansion/2291839

[2026-03-03 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: South Korean stocks tumble as US-Israeli war war roils markets

Snippet: South Korean equities slid sharply on Monday, with the benchmark Kospi index falling more than five per cent as turmoil in the Middle East rattled investors worldwide.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/south-korean-stocks-tumble-us-israeli-war-war-roils-markets

[2026-03-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Europe counts the cost as Iran war disrupts energy shipments

Snippet: Analysts urge EU to accelerate green energy transition and reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345229/europe-counts-cost-iran-war-disrupts-energy-shipments

[2026-03-03 16:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kospi tumbles, sidecar triggered on Iran fears

Snippet: Foreign selloff deepens losses as Middle East tensions rattle global markets

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685877

[2026-03-03 16:39 UTC+10:00] [SaaS] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How AI scare trade is sparking M&A battles for traditional firms and start-ups

Snippet: AI start-ups and legacy firms clash in capital markets, spurring M&A as the technology reshapes industries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3345226/how-ai-scare-trade-sparking-ma-battles-traditional-firms-and-start-ups