[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

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Agriculture

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

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

[2026-02-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As high-speed railways saturate China, how far can their global reach extend?

Snippet: As Chinese giants eye Eurasia for new infrastructure, analysts speculate on what it will take to keep overseas projects from going off the rails in different host nations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3344149/rail-ahead-high-speed-lines-saturate-china-how-far-can-their-global-reach-extend

[2026-02-21 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Big in Asia

Snippet: Big in Asia is a visuals-rich feature highlighting the latest in consumer trends and what's hot in business, as well as Asia's leaders and influencers.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/big-in-asia

[2026-02-21 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Natural disasters

Snippet: Locals resigned to restart of world's biggest atomic plant; nuclear an 'important resource' for PM Takaichi

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/natural-disasters

[2026-02-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Bracing for impact: Gulf airlines could face costly reroutes as US-Iran tension threatens airspace

Snippet: Gulf airlines are bracing for the possibility of disruption and need to be prepared for contingencies and financial losses as tension between the US and Iran rises.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/02/21/airlines-us-iran-gulf/

[2026-02-21 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong budget 2026-27: ‘sweeteners’ for grass roots or the middle class?

Snippet: Debate grows in the wake of finance chief’s projection that city will achieve early operating account surplus after three-year deficit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344177/hong-kong-budget-2026-27-sweeteners-grass-roots-or-middle-class

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

Source: Rappler

Title: Economy & Governance

Snippet: A DBP–LandBank merger should not be framed as a rescue. It should be understood as modernization.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/economy/

[2026-02-21 09:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Equities

Snippet: Alphabet, Amazon, Apple and retailers lead gains

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

[2026-02-21 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Technology

Snippet: Results have already been seen with Japan's Daikin and JR East, research chief says

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

[2026-02-21 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Artificial intelligence

Snippet: Results have already been seen with Japan's Daikin and JR East, research chief says

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence

[2026-02-21 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Companies

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

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

[2026-02-21 08:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Currencies

Snippet: Besides US dollar, the currency also falls against Chinese yuan and Thai baht

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

[2026-02-21 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Automobiles

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

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

[2026-02-21 04:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Bonds

Snippet: After January yield surge, political stability following Japan election helps calm market

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

[2026-02-21 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Inflation

Snippet: Inflation and poor sales force company to book $45m impairment loss

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

[2026-02-21 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why looming US-China trade talks could hinge on an obscure metal: gallium

Snippet: China’s ban on exports of the vital metal could kick in again in November – and the US still has no realistic alternative supplier

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344151/chinas-gallium-grip-looms-over-trumps-beijing-visit-critical-deadline-nears

[2026-02-21 01:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: US economic growth slowed sharply in fourth quarter

Snippet: US economic growth slowed sharply in the final quarter last year during a prolonged government shutdown and a decline in consumer spending.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/02/20/us-economic-growth-slows-sharply-in-fourth-quarter/

[2026-02-21 01:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Tech

Snippet: Results have already been seen with Japan's Daikin and JR East, research chief says

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

[2026-02-21 01:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Semiconductors

Snippet: The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

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

[2026-02-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Ramadan] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ramadan night markets bring thousands of visitors to Lakemba – a suburb where Pauline Hanson claims people ‘feel unwelcome’

Snippet: More than one million people are expected to visit the month-long night markets in south-west Sydney, where ‘everyone is happy’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/21/ramadan-night-markets-bring-thousands-of-visitors-to-lakemba-a-suburb-where-pauline-hanson-claims-people-feel-unwelcome

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China defends WTO’s ‘equal treatment’ rule – what it means for global trade

Snippet: Beijing warns that ending non-discrimination in global trade rules could see powerful countries dominate smaller ones

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3344156/china-defends-wtos-most-favoured-nation-principle-after-us-eu-challenge-rule

[2026-02-20 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bangladesh faces daunting post-election challenges in economy, garment sector

Snippet: A key concern for Dhaka is the upgrade to developing nation status, with the key garment sector set to face stiffer competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/explained/article/3344168/bangladesh-faces-daunting-post-election-challenges-economy-garment-sector

[2026-02-20 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippines-China relations

Snippet: Thought Leaders [Newspoint] The old goat and the sea Inside Track Internal word war averted? PCG spox says he didn’t call DFA a ‘troll’ Feb 20, 2026 8:04 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [In This Economy] Economic risks of a Sara Duterte presidency Feb 20, 2026 2:48 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Top 5 News Today DPWH wants criminal charges, detention for

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/philippines-china-relations/

[2026-02-20 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Business Korean duty-free retailers compete for Chinese customers Korea’s duty-free store operators — Lotte Duty Free, Shilla Duty Free, Shinsegae Duty Free and Hyundai Duty Free — launched marketing campaigns to attract Chinese tourists visiting Korea during the Lu

Snippet: Korea’s duty-free store operators — Lotte Duty Free, Shilla Duty Free, Shinsegae Duty Free and Hyundai Duty Free — launched marketing campaigns to attract Chinese tourists visiting Korea during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10679331

[2026-02-20 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s jobless rate edges up to 3.9%

Snippet: But authorities remain optimistic, saying growing economy will support labour market going forward

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344161/hong-kongs-jobless-rate-edges-01-percentage-point-39-over-past-3-months

[2026-02-20 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea’s Kim opens rare party congress with pledge to fix economy

Snippet: North Korea’s economy has been languishing under heavy Western sanctions that aim to choke off funding for its nuclear weapons programme

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3344155/north-koreas-kim-opens-rare-party-congress-pledge-fix-economy

[2026-02-20 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India

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

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/location/south-asia/india

[2026-02-20 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What would blocking the Strait of Hormuz mean for global oil and LNG shipments?

Snippet: Tehran temporarily and partially closed the strategic waterway during a military drill, prompting speculation over an extended blockade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3344137/what-would-blocking-strait-hormuz-mean-global-oil-and-lng-shipments

[2026-02-20 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Outside In | Try as it might, the US alone can’t reverse the tide of globalisation

Snippet: Accounting for a significant share of world trade, Europe and Asia are far more decisive players in the fast-changing globalised economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3344016/despite-trumps-trade-wars-globalisation-eurasias-win-or-lose

[2026-02-20 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China congratulates North Korea on party conclave, vows to work together: Xinhua

Snippet: Message from Communist Party of China’s Central Committee lauds Workers’ Party for helping to develop North Korean economy, improving lives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344118/china-applauds-north-korea-party-conclave-new-historical-period-ties-xinhua

[2026-02-20 18:46 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Beware the wages bogeyman – it’s the housing, stupid

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

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/beware-the-wages-bogeyman-its-the-housing-stupid/

[2026-02-20 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Energy

Snippet: Carbon-free gas will be mixed with coal in boilers to reduce fossil fuel use

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

[2026-02-20 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkongers make 1.4 million outbound trips over Lunar New Year break

Snippet: Local tourism sector reports modest gains this year despite nearly 13 per cent drop in mainland Chinese arrivals from pre-pandemic levels

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344114/hongkongers-make-14-million-outbound-trips-over-lunar-new-year-break-20-2019

[2026-02-20 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In This Economy] Economic risks of a Sara Duterte presidency

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-economic-risks-sara-duterte-presidency/

[2026-02-20 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: foreign investments in the Philippines

Snippet: Thought Leaders [In This Economy] Economic risks of a Sara Duterte presidency Newsletters [Vantage Point] Pricing confidence, not growth Feb 17, 2026 12:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [In This Economy] When rampant corruption kills the growth momentum Jan 30, 2026 3:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [In This Economy] Welcome to the wait-and-see economy Jan 16, 2026 11:32 AM

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/foreign-investments-in-the-philippines/

[2026-02-20 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Adani Group

Snippet: Akito Tanaka shares his weekly reflections and recommendations

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/adani-group

[2026-02-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why more foreign medical patients are opting for ‘China speed’

Snippet: The speed, efficiency and affordability of treatment in China is attracting foreign patients, but some bottlenecks need to be cleared

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343956/could-medical-care-help-cure-chinas-services-trade-deficit

[2026-02-20 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Finance

Snippet: US investment group to expand private credit as Japan embraces it, says Marc Rowan

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

[2026-02-20 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Building Asean ties puts Hong Kong on path to long-term growth

Snippet: Expanding relations with Southeast Asia can open new markets for the city’s firms, deepen the talent pool and promote greater understanding

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3343896/building-asean-ties-puts-hong-kong-path-long-term-growth

[2026-02-20 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Wealth Management

Snippet: Money flows into bigger, more liquid shares; governance reforms also a tailwind

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

[2026-02-20 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What’s at stake for Hong Kong as reflected in budget 2026-27?Analysts are upbeat amid city’s booming IPO sector and thriving financial market, but warn of geopolitical headwinds.

Snippet: Analysts are upbeat amid city’s booming IPO sector and thriving financial market, but warn of geopolitical headwinds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344041/hong-kong-budget-2026-27-beyond-balancing-books-whats-stake

[2026-02-20 11:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea opens once-in-5-years party conclave

Snippet: North Korea has kicked off a rare gathering of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, state media said Friday, marking the start of the country's biggest political event in five years that would set major policy directions on defense and the economy.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10678829

[2026-02-20 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Pharmaceuticals

Snippet: Parkinson's and heart disease treatments available 20 years on from breakthrough

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

[2026-02-20 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Science

Snippet: Parkinson's and heart disease treatments available 20 years on from breakthrough

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

[2026-02-20 08:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Transportation

Snippet: Trainees from countries like Indonesia, Vietnam include hires at other operators

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

[2026-02-20 07:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: High improperly registered SIM cards, a cause for concern - Deputy Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Roughly 897,802 SIM cards were flagged as having no identified individual owner, Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne told Parliament yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/954842/high-improperly-registered-sim-cards-a-cause-for-concern-deputy-minister/

[2026-02-20 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Major US fund's credit squeeze could 'blow up' — as it happened

Snippet: Shares in US asset manager Blue Owl have dived after it announced it was having challenges meeting investors' cash demands.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-20/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates-friday-20-february/106366740

[2026-02-20 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea Herald [Editorial] Silicon chill

Snippet: AI disruption collides with Korea's rigid labor markets, squeezes young professionals

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10678591

[2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sampath Bank and COYLE launch Exclusive Mastercard World Affinity Credit Card - DailyNews

Snippet: Sampath Bank has collaborated with the Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) to introduce the Sampath COYLE Mastercard World Affinity Credit Card, an exclusive proposition created for entrepreneurs whose influence extends beyond their businesses and into the wider economy. Designed solely for COYLE members, the metal credit card brings together premium banking, global access, and purposeful contribution, where every transaction earns reward points that reflect meaningful value.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954464/sampath-bank-and-coyle-launch-exclusive-mastercard-world-affinity-credit-card/