[2026-04-22 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Iran, Russia oil exports rise as Asia scrambles for supply

Snippet: A liquefied petroleum gas tanker docked in Mumbai on April 1 after transiting the Strait of Hormuz. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/iran-russia-oil-exports-rise-as-asia-scrambles-for-supply

[2026-04-22 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH ‘blue economy’: A systems evaluation of marine capital

Snippet: LAST week, I attended the Makati Business Club’s forum with British Ambassador Sarah Hulton. The ambassador discussed some of the geopolitical and economic shocks being experienced by the world, in relation to the United Kingdom’s role in enhancing security throughout the globe. In particular, Ambassador Hulton described the Philippines as one of the world’s most megabiodiverse nations, at the forefront of using nature to drive both climate resilience and economic growth.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/opinion/columns/ph-blue-economy-a-systems-evaluation-of-marine-capital/2325201

[2026-04-22 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: How to future-proof the global economy

Snippet: NEW YORK — An uncomfortable reality is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. The global economy is in a period of “more frequent and violent shocks,” as Nobel laureate Michael Spence puts it. Instead of facing isolated and temporary disruptions, we are confronting a structural shift toward unsettling volatility, deepening fragmentation, and a wider dispersion of outcomes for countries, companies and households.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/opinion/columns/how-to-future-proof-the-global-economy/2325167

[2026-04-22 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Middle East war has pushed up air fares 24%, research shows

Snippet: The war in the Middle East has helped to trigger a surge in air fares, with the lowest-priced economy tickets costing 24% more on average than they did a year ago, according to new research.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crr14qplxe8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-22 01:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Oil Spikes, Stocks Suddenly Dump During Warsh Hearing

Snippet: It's unclear what exactly is driving but the markets are reverting back to old habits this morning with oil spiking...

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/oil-spikes-stocks-dump-during-warsh-hearing

[2026-04-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Polymarket promo code NYPMAX: Deposit $20, get $20 for NBA Playoffs markets

Snippet: New users can enter the prediction market space on Polymarket by using the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX, especially as the NBA playoffs continue, with three games scheduled for Tuesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/betting/polymarket-promo-code-nypmax-deposit-20-get-20-for-nba-playoffs-markets-2/

[2026-04-22 00:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: War pushes Iran’s fragile economy closer to its limits | The National

Snippet: As the US-Iran ceasefire deadline nears, Tehran’s economy faces a turning point, burdened by war and increasing structural stress. And the impact could reverberate across the Gulf.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/21/iran-us-war/

[2026-04-22 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: A timeline of how the Iran war shook oil prices — and what comes next

Snippet: Oil markets have lurched from panic to relief and back again since the outbreak of war in the Middle East, with markets bracing for further volatility.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/21/oil-price-iran-war-middle-east.html

[2026-04-22 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The High Man In The Castle

Snippet: By Michael Every of Rabobank

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/high-man-castle

[2026-04-21 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong aiming to curb illicit fuel trade with tougher penalties: source

Snippet: Buyers could face HK$1 million fine and one year in prison, while sellers risk up to HK$3 million fine and three years in jail under proposal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350922/hong-kong-aiming-curb-illicit-fuel-trade-tougher-penalties-source?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 23:53 UTC+10:00] [public safety] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong aiming to curb illicit fuel trade with tougher penalties: source

Snippet: Buyers could face HK$1 million fine and one year in prison, while sellers risk up to HK$3 million fine and three years in jail under proposal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350922/hong-kong-aiming-curb-illicit-fuel-trade-tougher-penalties-source

[2026-04-21 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: DHL CEO Warns Prolonged Energy Shock Could Push Global Economy To "Tipping Point"

Snippet: DHL Group CEO Tobias Meyer warned Bloomberg TV earlier this morning that a persistent Gulf energy shock could morph into broader trouble for the global economy.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/dhl-ceo-warns-prolonged-energy-shock-could-push-global-economy-tipping-point

[2026-04-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Economist Justin Lin urges West to adopt ‘Eastern wisdom’ as China moves up value chain

Snippet: Former World Bank economist defends Beijing’s industrial strategy amid ‘overcapacity’ allegations, points to Germany and a ‘double standard’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350885/economist-justin-lin-urges-west-adopt-eastern-wisdom-china-moves-value-chain

[2026-04-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Economist Justin Lin urges West to adopt ‘Eastern wisdom’ as China moves up value chain

Snippet: Former World Bank economist defends Beijing’s industrial strategy amid ‘overcapacity’ allegations, points to Germany and a ‘double standard’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350885/economist-justin-lin-urges-west-adopt-eastern-wisdom-china-moves-value-chain?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: First AI driverless trucks deployed to tackle Hong Kong port labour shortage

Snippet: Six autonomous trucks used to improve efficiency at Kwai Tsing Terminal, handling more than 8,000 container movements since January

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350914/first-ai-driverless-trucks-deployed-tackle-hong-kong-port-labour-shortage?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 22:50 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: First AI driverless trucks deployed to tackle Hong Kong port labour shortage

Snippet: Six autonomous trucks used to improve efficiency at Kwai Tsing Terminal, handling more than 8,000 container movements since January

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350914/first-ai-driverless-trucks-deployed-tackle-hong-kong-port-labour-shortage

[2026-04-21 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Commerce Department: March retail sales rise 1.7% as gas station sales surge 15.5%

Snippet: A woman carries reuable shopping bags to her car on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/retail-sales-iran-war-inflation-economy-f760bbaba29f9ba040ae7da8041e9388

[2026-04-21 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s CRRC drops bid for Lisbon metro deal as EU finds ‘billions’ in subsidies probe

Snippet: Polish firm to replace state-backed Chinese giant as Brussels uses regulatory powers to curb what it says is market-distorting foreign aid

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350912/chinas-crrc-drops-bid-lisbon-metro-deal-eu-finds-billions-subsidies-probe?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 22:36 UTC+10:00] [Brussels] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s CRRC drops bid for Lisbon metro deal as EU finds ‘billions’ in subsidies probe

Snippet: Polish firm to replace state-backed Chinese giant as Brussels uses regulatory powers to curb what it says is market-distorting foreign aid

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350912/chinas-crrc-drops-bid-lisbon-metro-deal-eu-finds-billions-subsidies-probe

[2026-04-21 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Futures Resume Rally As Iran Optimism Returns

Snippet: The optimism that helped list the S&P on 11 of the prior 12 days, and the Nasdaq on 13 consecutive days until Monday's modest pullback, is back - because one can apparently draw the same exact event for 3 weeks now - and sending US equity futures higher again on signs that Iran will attend talks with the US, while the US president said it’s “highly unlikely” that he’d extend the truce.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/us-futures-resume-rally-iran-optimism-returns

[2026-04-21 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Investcorp Capital acquires US real estate assets for $200m | The National

Snippet: Investcorp Capital, an Abu Dhabi-listed asset manager, said it invested $200 million in US real estate assets as it looks to grow its portfolio of investments in the world’s leading economy.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/04/21/investcorp-capital-invests-200m-in-us-real-estate/

[2026-04-21 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pop star Fujii Kaze pulls plug on Hong Kong show as Japanese acts shun city

Snippet: Hong Kong was originally listed as one of the stops in the singer-songwriter’s ‘Prema World Tour’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350907/pop-star-fujii-kaze-pulls-plug-hong-kong-show-japanese-acts-shun-city?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 22:07 UTC+10:00] [Fujii Kaze] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pop star Fujii Kaze pulls plug on Hong Kong show as Japanese acts shun city

Snippet: Hong Kong was originally listed as one of the stops in the singer-songwriter’s ‘Prema World Tour’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350907/pop-star-fujii-kaze-pulls-plug-hong-kong-show-japanese-acts-shun-city

[2026-04-21 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: 'Sheikh Zayed kept going': UAE launches entrepreneur training scheme inspired by Founding Father | The National

Snippet: Hundreds of Emiratis are to receive training under an initiative aimed at improving productivity and building resilience in the national economy.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/21/sheikh-zayed-kept-going-uae-launches-entrepreneur-training-scheme-inspired-by-founding-father/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China confronts Middle East supply shock, as State Council mulls energy strategy

Snippet: Premier Li Qiang urges ‘bottom-line mentality’ to secure power as Beijing sees coal and Russian gas among options to offset reliance on imported crude

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350896/china-confronts-middle-east-supply-shock-state-council-mulls-energy-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [State Council] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China confronts Middle East supply shock, as State Council mulls energy strategy

Snippet: Premier Li Qiang urges ‘bottom-line mentality’ to secure power as Beijing sees coal and Russian gas among options to offset reliance on imported crude

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350896/china-confronts-middle-east-supply-shock-state-council-mulls-energy-strategy

[2026-04-21 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia passes law to protect domestic workers after a wait of over 20 years

Snippet: Without legal protection, domestic workers were forced to operate in an informal and unregulated economy, exposed to exploitation and abuse

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3350894/indonesia-passes-law-protect-domestic-workers-after-wait-over-20-years?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 20:34 UTC+10:00] [Ministry of Manpower] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia passes law to protect domestic workers after a wait of over 20 years

Snippet: Without legal protection, domestic workers were forced to operate in an informal and unregulated economy, exposed to exploitation and abuse

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3350894/indonesia-passes-law-protect-domestic-workers-after-wait-over-20-years

[2026-04-21 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: How The Iranian Regime Destroyed Its Economy... Long Before The War

Snippet: Authored by Daniel Lacalle,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/how-iranian-regime-destroyed-its-economy-long-war

[2026-04-21 20:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Jordan lays tracks for growth with $2.3 billion rail project | The National

Snippet: The Aqaba Port Railway Project matters not only because of its scale, but because it reflects a wider shift in Jordan’s economy, from planning to execution.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/21/jordan-lays-tracks-for-growth-with-23-billion-rail-project/

[2026-04-21 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Crypto industry sees AI-driven agent economy as next growth driver

Snippet: Experts gather in Hong Kong for Web3 Festival as firm predicts AI agents could facilitate up to US$5 trillion in global crypto sales by 2030

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain/article/3350852/crypto-industry-sees-ai-driven-agent-economy-next-growth-driver?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 20:07 UTC+10:00] [MoonPay] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Crypto industry sees AI-driven agent economy as next growth driver

Snippet: Experts gather in Hong Kong for Web3 Festival as firm predicts AI agents could facilitate up to US$5 trillion in global crypto sales by 2030

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain/article/3350852/crypto-industry-sees-ai-driven-agent-economy-next-growth-driver

[2026-04-21 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Malaysia's MTT Shipping shares close lower in stock market debut

Snippet: Ong Kean Lee, chairman of MTT Shipping and Logistics, points to a monitor showing its stock price at Bursa Malaysia on April 21 in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Ahmad Mustakim)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/malaysia-s-mtt-shipping-shares-close-lower-in-stock-market-debut

[2026-04-21 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Treasury yields are little changed as markets await Iran peace talks and Warsh hearing

Snippet: Treasury yields were largely unmoved early Tuesday as investors await clarity over an expected second round of peace talks due to take place between the U.S. and Iran.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/21/treasury-yields-little-changed-as-markets-await-iran-peace-talks.html

[2026-04-21 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Manus on Markets: Apple's 'shock' CEO choice amid AI boom | The National

Snippet: From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/04/21/manus-on-markets-apples-shock-ceo-choice-amid-ai-boom/

[2026-04-21 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: BOJ to skip rate hike next week; June seen as next window

Snippet: Crude oil prices are expected to keep Gov. Kazuo Ueda's Bank of Japan from raising interest rates on April 28. (File photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/boj-to-skip-rate-hike-next-week-june-seen-as-next-window

[2026-04-21 18:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul actively reviews joining multinational Hormuz mission led by UK, France

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/10722459

[2026-04-21 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Seoul shares hit record high on back of tech sector rally

Snippet: AI-linked companies such as SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, whose Galaxy models are seen here, are driving South Korea's stock market gains. (Photo by Nami Matsuura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/seoul-shares-hit-record-high-on-back-of-tech-sector-rally

[2026-04-21 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong-Macau ferry fares to increase by up to 11% amid fuel costs surge

Snippet: High fuel prices hit transport sector as TurboJet and Cotai Water Jet raise fares, while union says bus drivers face income losses amid service cuts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350862/hong-kong-macau-ferry-fares-increase-11-amid-fuel-costs-surge?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 18:38 UTC+10:00] [Macau] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong-Macau ferry fares to increase by up to 11% amid fuel costs surge

Snippet: High fuel prices hit transport sector as TurboJet and Cotai Water Jet raise fares, while union says bus drivers face income losses amid service cuts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350862/hong-kong-macau-ferry-fares-increase-11-amid-fuel-costs-surge

[2026-04-21 18:25 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump is an absolute disaster for the oil and gas industry

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/trump-is-an-absolute-disaster-for-the-oil-and-gas-industry-20260420-p5zp9c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 17:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indonesian cybersecurity firm Itsec targets Middle East after profit surge

Snippet: Patrick Dannacher, CEO of Jakarta-based cybersecurity company Itsec Asia, poses for a photo on April 16. Dannacher says he is bullish on Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern markets. (Photo by Natsumi Kawasaki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/cybersecurity/indonesian-cybersecurity-firm-itsec-targets-middle-east-after-profit-surge

[2026-04-21 17:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AmCham calls for regulatory reform to power Korea's AI growth

Snippet: The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea on Tuesday hosted its annual Doing Business in Korea seminar in Seoul, bringing together government officials and industry leaders to discuss how Korea can accelerate its transition to an AI-driven economy and strengthen its appeal as an investment hub.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722343

[2026-04-21 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s vast nuclear power sector now able to build 50 reactors at a time

Snippet: China has more reactors under construction than the rest of the world combined, as it aims to become a global leader in nuclear power

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350847/chinas-vast-nuclear-power-sector-now-able-build-50-reactors-time?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 17:12 UTC+10:00] [chinanews.com.cn] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s vast nuclear power sector now able to build 50 reactors at a time

Snippet: China has more reactors under construction than the rest of the world combined, as it aims to become a global leader in nuclear power

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350847/chinas-vast-nuclear-power-sector-now-able-build-50-reactors-time

[2026-04-21 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Tim Cook finds the new Apple of his eye

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

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/21/apple-new-ceo-john-ternus-tim-cook-trump-iran.html

[2026-04-21 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Australia's Lynas flags higher sulfuric acid, fuel costs due to Iran war

Snippet: Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze says the miner is benefitting from higher selling prices for rare earths. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/australia-s-lynas-flags-higher-sulfuric-acid-fuel-costs-due-to-iran-war

[2026-04-21 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea calls for Asia-Pacific cooperation in energy, supply chains amid Mideast conflict

Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has called for greater cooperation in energy markets and global supply chains among the stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific as a way to address challenges arising from the Middle East crisis, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421007300315

[2026-04-21 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European stocks to open higher as U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline looms

Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to open broadly higher on Tuesday as investors gauge developments ahead of the expiry deadline for the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/21/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-iran-latest-oil-prices.html

[2026-04-21 15:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea, China reaffirm supply chain cooperation in high-level economic talks

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/10722162