[2026-02-23 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s C909 jet gets international uplift with funding for adoptive airlineChengdu Airlines, an affiliate of C909 manufacturer Comac, has received a capital injection to help widen the jet’s international coverage.

Snippet: Chengdu Airlines, an affiliate of C909 manufacturer Comac, has received a capital injection to help widen the jet’s international coverage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344157/chinas-c909-jet-gets-international-uplift-funding-adoptive-airline

[2026-02-23 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Cosmax enters Europe with Italian ODM acquisition South Korean cosmetics manufacturer Cosmax is making its first manufacturing push into Europe, acquiring a controlling stake in an Italian cosmetics developer to gain access to one of the industry’s m

Snippet: South Korean cosmetics manufacturer Cosmax is making its first manufacturing push into Europe, acquiring a controlling stake in an Italian cosmetics developer to gain access to one of the industry’s most influential markets amid the Korean beauty boom.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10680306

[2026-02-23 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China Is Cracking Down On "Stock Market Influencers" As AI Surge Overheats Market

Snippet: Chinese regulators are tightening oversight of aggressive influencer promotions for investment products, worried that an AI-driven tech surge — encouraged by state policy — is overheating the market, according to Nikkei.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/china-cracking-down-stock-market-influencers-ai-surge-overheats-market

[2026-02-23 12:29 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Trump pegs new tariffs to a payments crisis experts doubt exists

Snippet: With his move to impose new global tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump isn’t just trying to repair a trade policy dismantled by a Supreme Court rebuke. He’s also declaring that the world’s largest economy is facing a profound balance-of-payments crisis.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/23/trump-tariffs-payments-crisis/

[2026-02-23 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why is the Hang Seng Tech Index underperforming while AI shares soar?

Snippet: The gauge has fallen 5.5 per cent this year, while newly listed AI firms Zhipu AI, MiniMax and Beijing Haizhi are up at least fivefold

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3344255/why-hang-seng-tech-index-doldrums-while-ai-shares-are-soaring

[2026-02-23 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Mad king: Trump just lost his superpower

Snippet: February 23, 2026 — 11:58am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/mad-king-trump-just-lost-his-superpower-20260223-p5o4ki.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 11:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: U.S. court ruling on tariffs has only 'limited' impact on global financial markets: officials

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top financial authorities said Monday the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on tariffs had only a "limited" impact on global financial markets, noting that sector-specific duties on automobiles and steel remain in place.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260223002500320

[2026-02-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong budget 2026-27: should the coming blueprint boost yuan’s global push?

Snippet: Experts say Hong Kong has ‘distinct advantages’ that can support the country’s financial development amid geopolitical uncertainties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344264/should-hong-kongs-next-budget-make-room-taking-yuan-global-experts-weigh

[2026-02-23 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Hong Kong airport’s second terminal will help the city reach new heights

Snippet: The expansion of the city’s airport is poised to reap dividends for passengers, aviation business partners and the regional economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3344110/hong-kong-airports-second-terminal-will-help-city-reach-new-heights

[2026-02-23 09:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump Warns Netflix About Democrat Ties During Bid To Buy Warner Bros

Snippet: It's no secret that Netflix is a devout propaganda platform for the political left. Some critics would argue that the sudden and disturbing surge in woke ideology injected into streaming entertainment started with Netflix and shows like Orange Is The New Black, "Dear White People" and Jessica Jones. No one remembers such content anymore because it's forgettable tripe, but Netflix was definitely at the helm of the of far-left programming trend just as the Obama Administration was coming to a

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/trump-warns-netflix-about-democrat-ties-during-bid-buy-warner-bros

[2026-02-23 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Here's All The Key Figures Who Have Resigned Over The Epstein Files...So Far

Snippet: We are starting to finally see the beginning of a series of high-profile resignations following the Justice Department’s latest release of millions of pages tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/heres-key-figured-who-have-resigned-over-epstein-filesso-far

[2026-02-23 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Wall Street gains after new global tariff decision, ASX braces for local fallout

Snippet: Wall Street managed a solid gain after a volatile Friday where the US Supreme Court struck down the major part of US President Donald Trump's tariff policy, only to see a new more aggressive policy imposed immediately.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/106373894

[2026-02-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CSE and NCCSL partner to advance capital market development and business Growth - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as part of a broader initiative to advance Sri Lanka’s capital market development and foster the growth of businesses across the country. The MoU was signed on February 18, 2026, bringing together the leadership of both institutions to formalise a strategic partnership aimed at broadening access to capital markets, strengthening corporate governance, and supporting the development of businesses of

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/business/955641/cse-and-nccsl-partner-to-advance-capital-market-development-and-business-growth/

[2026-02-23 05:23 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set for uncertain start after Trump tariffs drama

Snippet: Wall Street kept calm after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, which had triggered panic in financial markets when announced last year, and stocks ticked higher. But Trump’s promise on Sunday (Australian time) to reimpose them at 15 per cent for all nations has investors bracing for an uncertain start on the Australian sharemarket.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-for-uncertain-start-after-trump-tariffs-drama-20260223-p5o4ht.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘The door has slammed’: What happened to Australia’s next crop of ultra-wealthy tech founders?

Snippet: In the boom years, Australian tech founders were lionised like surf champions riding a perfect swell. Billions of dollars sloshed through venture funds. Software-as-a-service companies selling things such as subscriptions to accounting or coding tools were valued at eye-watering amounts. The bankers who earn big fees listing start-ups on the public markets circled like seagulls over hot chips.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-door-has-slammed-what-happened-to-australia-s-next-crop-of-ultra-wealthy-tech-founders-20260220-p5o3zl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Resolving uncertainty on B2B local sales

Snippet: THE Create More (Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy) Act or Republic Act 12066, was signed into law in November 2024, introducing further reforms to the Philippine tax regime and fiscal incentive framework institutionalized by the Create Act.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/business/top-business/resolving-uncertainty-on-b2b-local-sales/2282538

[2026-02-23 01:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hungary spoils EU attempt at Russia sanctions package over oil flows

Snippet: Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who maintains close ties with the Kremlin, has long argued that Russian fossil fuels are indispensable for his economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344273/hungary-spoils-eu-attempt-russia-sanctions-package-over-oil-flows

[2026-02-23 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Why cost-of-living woes will probably linger for years

Snippet: February 23, 2026 — 12:00am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/why-cost-of-living-woes-will-probably-linger-for-years-20260219-p5o3r7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-22 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | How China’s national food security push could reshape global markets

Snippet: Amid increasing pressure from trade wars and climate change, Beijing is reframing agriculture as a matter of national security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3344152/china-seeks-cultivate-food-supply-immune-geopolitical-shocks

[2026-02-22 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong jewellery sales sparkle amid 13% jump in mainland Chinese visitors

Snippet: Lawmaker Peter Shiu says ‘pleasant surprise’ came from cosmetics sector, which saw 40 to 50 per cent increase in sales over Lunar New Year break

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344261/hong-kong-jewellery-sales-sparkle-amid-13pc-jump-mainland-chinese-visitors

[2026-02-22 21:51 UTC+10:00] [Global economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: China overtakes US as Germany’s top trading partner

Snippet: Friedrich Merz to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing as China overtakes US as country’s leading export destination

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/feb/22/china-overtakes-us-as-germany-top-trading-partner

[2026-02-22 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Why the Fed credibility crisis will hit emerging markets harder

Snippet: As confidence in US monetary stewardship falters, inflation risks rise and capital flows become more volatile. Emerging markets with fewer policy buffers will bear the brunt

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3344106/why-fed-credibility-crisis-will-hit-emerging-markets-harder

[2026-02-22 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Revealed: Hundreds of school-leavers with ATARs of less than 50 offered teaching spots

Snippet: Almost 500 school-leavers across the nation with an ATAR of less than 50 were offered places to study teaching at university in 2025 amid fears the “concerning” trend will damage teaching standards, student learning and the economy.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/revealed-hundreds-of-school-leavers-with-atars-of-less-than-50-offered-teaching-spots-20260219-p5o3mm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-22 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Workplace] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Qantas, union at loggerheads over job security in AI-era

Snippet: Qantas and a key union are at odds over job security amid a round of job cuts linked to the adoption of new technology at the airline’s Sydney headquarters.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/workplace/qantas-union-at-loggerheads-over-job-security-in-ai-era-20260222-p5o4dy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-22 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China bets on electric ships in push to decarbonise waterways, expand EV success

Snippet: Twin strengths, battery technology and shipbuilding, are being fused to electrify maritime transport, moving beyond short-haul passenger vessels to commercial cargo

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344150/china-amps-electric-ships-push-decarbonise-waterways-leverage-ev-prowess

[2026-02-22 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Jeonbuk’s population strategy goes global

Snippet: Visa reform, foreign student retention demographic engine that will sustain Jeonbuk’s economy over the next decade.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10679825

[2026-02-22 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: New global AI declaration: 86 countries, including UAE, back framework in India

Snippet: A total of 86 countries, including the US, China and the UAE, as well as two international organisations have endorsed a new declaration to co-operate on artificial intelligence at a summit in India.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/02/22/new-global-ai-declaration-86-countries-including-uae-back-framework-in-india/

[2026-02-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest

Snippet: MPs on the Business and Trade Committee will meet on Tuesday to discuss launching an inquiry into the role of UK trade envoys following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqxde59d3gwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-22 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG Electronics aims to double Global South revenue by 2030

Snippet: LG Electronics is placing greater emphasis on emerging Global South markets — primarily Brazil, India and Saudi Arabia — with a goal of doubling revenue there by 2030, while seeking to rebalance a portfolio long weighted toward developed economies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10679780

[2026-02-22 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong budget must be ‘prudent’, balance social needs and reserves: Paul Chan

Snippet: Finance chief also reveals purple cover for 2026-27 budget, saying it symbolises Hong Kong’s economic growth amid external volatility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344240/hong-kong-budget-must-be-prudent-balance-social-needs-and-reserves-paul-chan

[2026-02-22 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: America is paying for its own tariffs and the real cost is yet to come

Snippet: The economics of who pays for US tariffs is largely settled, even if the politics is not. Most of the cost has been borne by American businesses and consumers, new Federal Reserve research shows. The more important question is what happens as the delayed effects of the levies feed through the US economy.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/02/22/america-is-paying-for-its-own-tariffs-and-the-real-cost-is-yet-to-come/

[2026-02-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s vocational degrees rising as students seek skills over prestige

Snippet: Job-placement rates for vocational undergraduate colleges now outpace traditional universities, as youth unemployment drives pivot to more reliable employment path

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344145/chinas-vocational-degrees-rising-students-seek-skills-over-prestigious-universities

[2026-02-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong budget 2026-27: what’s holding back the city’s tech and talent schemes?

Snippet: Finance chief’s blueprint seen as gauge for officials’ ‘reform mindset’ following Beijing’s 15th five-year plan recommendations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344219/hong-kong-budget-2026-27-whats-holding-back-citys-tech-and-talent-schemes

[2026-02-22 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Society

Snippet: Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/society

[2026-02-22 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Business

Snippet: BYD and others see bumpy road ahead as price war sparks backlash

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business

[2026-02-22 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Consumer

Snippet: Rising prices spur appetite for Hello Kitty and 'Chiikawa' charms

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/consumer

[2026-02-22 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Business trends

Snippet: BYD and others see bumpy road ahead as price war sparks backlash

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-trends

[2026-02-22 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Media & Entertainment

Snippet: Rising prices spur appetite for Hello Kitty and 'Chiikawa' charms

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/media-entertainment

[2026-02-22 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Markets

Snippet: Markets would welcome flexibility if PM abandons pledge in order to protect fiscal health

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets

[2026-02-22 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Commodities

Snippet: Rising prices spur appetite for Hello Kitty and 'Chiikawa' charms

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities

[2026-02-22 06:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Economy

Snippet: Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy

[2026-02-22 06:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Trade war

Snippet: Rate increases 10% tax on imports announced Friday

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade-war

[2026-02-22 06:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Trump tariffs

Snippet: Rate increases 10% tax on imports announced Friday

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade-war/trump-tariffs

[2026-02-22 06:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Europe

Snippet: Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/location/rest-of-the-world/europe

[2026-02-22 03:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Travel & Leisure

Snippet: New sake bar, after-hours museum events aim to give tourists more reasons to stick around

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure

[2026-02-22 03:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump says raising US global tariff rate from 10 per cent to 15 per cent

Snippet: The move comes a day after ⁠the ‌US Supreme Court ruled ‌against ‌the ‌tariffs Trump ⁠imposed under an ⁠economic emergency law

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3344229/trump-says-raising-us-global-tariff-rate-10-15-cent

[2026-02-21 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Business deals

Snippet: Tokyo positive on investments ahead of March summit; Indonesia, Malaysia, others weigh in

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals

[2026-02-21 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Trade

Snippet: Tokyo positive on investments ahead of March summit; Indonesia, Malaysia, others weigh in

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade

[2026-02-21 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US Supreme Court ruling on tariffs offers little respite for global economy

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/supreme-court-tariffs-ruling-little-respite-global-economy/

[2026-02-21 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Food & Beverage

Snippet: Japanese retailer partners with Mitsui & Co. on plantation in Brazil

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage