Topic: Business — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-20 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: "Complacent" investors risk getting wrong-footed as they continue to misread developments in the Iran war, analysts said after markets reacted to the brief reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, only for their hopes to be dashed.
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[2026-04-20 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Shares of AST SpaceMobile plunged the most since February after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket failed to place the company's BlueBird 7 satellite into its intended orbit during Sunday morning's launch.
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[2026-04-20 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing has so far managed to contain fallout from the Iran war – but policymakers are still moving to reinforce resilience
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[2026-04-20 23:00 UTC+10:00] [People's Daily] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing has so far managed to contain fallout from the Iran war – but policymakers are still moving to reinforce resilience
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[2026-04-20 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Dylan Morgan via The Epoch Times,
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[2026-04-20 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: The Kremlin said Monday that a new U.S. sanctions waiver on Russian oil exports proves that the commodity is too vital to the global economy to be sidelined.
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[2026-04-20 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Futures are lower, but well off session lows,after a weekend of chaos in the Strait of Hormuz cast doubt over US-Iran peace talks ahead of Tuesday’s ceasefire expiration. On Saturday, Iran said the Strait will be closed until the US blockade is lifted, with ships reporting attacks. The US then fired and seized an Iranian-flagged ship on Sunday.
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[2026-04-20 22:35 UTC+10:00] [Mark Carney] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Prime minister details efforts to attract investment and sign trade deals with other countries in 10-minute video address
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[2026-04-20 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The war with Iran has laid bare one of the global economy's most exposed fault lines. For nearly two months, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has all but stopped and the countries that depend most heavily on what passes through it are now confronting the full weight of that reliance.
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[2026-04-20 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Psychedelic drug stocks soared in premarket trading in New York after President Trump signed an executive order aimed at accelerating research and expanding access to therapies used for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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[2026-04-20 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Estimate from Immigration Department represents 7 per cent increase from last year’s holiday
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[2026-04-20 21:12 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Estimate from Immigration Department represents 7 per cent increase from last year’s holiday
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[2026-04-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Veteran actor’s deal highlights recovery on the secondary market, even as new launches curb momentum
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[2026-04-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Chow Yun Fat Company Limited] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Veteran actor’s deal highlights recovery on the secondary market, even as new launches curb momentum
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[2026-04-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘All-in’ AI drive cuts profits by 70 per cent, while booming TikTok Shop sales help overseas markets outpace China, reports say
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[2026-04-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [ByteDance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘All-in’ AI drive cuts profits by 70 per cent, while booming TikTok Shop sales help overseas markets outpace China, reports say
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[2026-04-20 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The areas outlined in orange indicate regions under tsunami warnings, while those marked in yellow show where tsunami advisories have been issued. (Screenshot from JMA's website)
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[2026-04-20 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: PARIS — Far-right leaders Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella pledged on Monday to "liberate" the French economy by slashing red tape and bureaucracy.
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[2026-04-20 19:07 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has submitted a detailed formal complaint to the Ministry of Mass Media, raising serious concerns over what it describes as the dissemination of false and misleading information by Hiru TV, operated by Asia Broadcasting Corporation (Pvt) Ltd, causing significant harm to the institution, the national economy, and the public.
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[2026-04-20 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: PBOC head urges IMF to ‘stand against protectionism’ amid effects from tariffs, Iran war
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[2026-04-20 19:05 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: PBOC head urges IMF to ‘stand against protectionism’ amid effects from tariffs, Iran war
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[2026-04-20 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Algeria on Sunday launched a fresh call for international bids for hydrocarbon concessions, seeking to boost energy investment as global markets reel from the war in the Middle East.
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[2026-04-20 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong is attracting global investors seeking stability as interest grows in its financial markets, FSDC officials say
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[2026-04-20 18:50 UTC+10:00] [US] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong is attracting global investors seeking stability as interest grows in its financial markets, FSDC officials say
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[2026-04-20 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Upper-5 temblor strikes Aomori; Hokkaido, Iwate coasts under tsunami alert
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[2026-04-20 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But increased shipments from Russia, Malaysia and Indonesia help to partially offset the shortfall, official data shows
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[2026-04-20 18:06 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But increased shipments from Russia, Malaysia and Indonesia help to partially offset the shortfall, official data shows
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[2026-04-20 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Airport Authority invites global bids for 200-hectare marina to tap market expected to reach HK$352 billion by 2032
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[2026-04-20 17:16 UTC+10:00] [Lawrence Chow] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Airport Authority invites global bids for 200-hectare marina to tap market expected to reach HK$352 billion by 2032
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[2026-04-20 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sixth batch under investment-attraction initiative to also feature Boehringer Ingelheim, Hengrui and HAYA, with DiDi and AutoFlight joining transport push
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[2026-04-20 16:58 UTC+10:00] [LightSpeed Studios] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sixth batch under investment-attraction initiative to also feature Boehringer Ingelheim, Hengrui and HAYA, with DiDi and AutoFlight joining transport push
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[2026-04-20 16:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Eight-week event features weekly themed programs, food markets and cultural performances
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[2026-04-20 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Germany sits at the center of Europe’s trade network, but it is not the only global force shaping the continent’s economy.
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[2026-04-20 16:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-04-20 15:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to fall at the start of the new trading week on fears that a re-escalation of U.S.-Iran tensions over the weekend could derail the fragile ceasefire between the two countries.
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[2026-04-20 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today
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[2026-04-20 15:21 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Australia’s largest retailers, manufacturers and mining companies will be forced to pay truckers more to compensate for spiralling fuel costs after the Fair Work Commission issued a landmark that could add further pressure to inflation.
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[2026-04-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global institutions forecast slower growth in Asia-Pacific this year, as the Iran war and tariff risks combine to disrupt global trade
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[2026-04-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global institutions forecast slower growth in Asia-Pacific this year, as the Iran war and tariff risks combine to disrupt global trade
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[2026-04-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Economic growth (GDP)] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Twin reports from top accounting firms underline scale of economic threat as Iran war shatters business confidence
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[2026-04-20 14:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Several weeks into the Middle East conflict, uncertainty remains elevated around both its duration and the conditions for de-escalation. While diplomatic efforts have intensified, there is limited clarity on the timing or nature of any resolution. Against this backdrop, it is increasingly important to assess how prolonged disruption could affect South Korea’s economy and property markets.
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[2026-04-20 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: People work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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[2026-04-20 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Over nearly two months since the US-Israel war on Iran began, Tehran has held both global shipping and the world economy to ransom.
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[2026-04-20 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesIn turbulent times, will Hong Kong be a safe haven?The US-Israeli war on Iran has unleashed sharp swings across global energy and financial markets, fuelling demand for safe-haven assets, with Hong Kong emerging as a potential beneficiary across gold, property and capital markets. In this three-part series, we look at Hong Kong’s position as a stable ground despite the global turmoil.
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[2026-04-20 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesIn turbulent times, will Hong Kong be a safe haven?The US-Israeli war on Iran has unleashed sharp swings across global energy and financial markets, fuelling demand for safe-haven assets, with Hong Kong emerging as a potential beneficiary across gold, property and capital markets. In this three-part series, we look at Hong Kong’s position as a stable ground despite the global turmoil.
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[2026-04-20 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Tankers are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran on April 18. © AP
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[2026-04-20 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deliveries of the home-grown airliner billed to take on US, European competitors have been slow, with just three dispatched in the first quarter
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[2026-04-20 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China Southern] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deliveries of the home-grown airliner billed to take on US, European competitors have been slow, with just three dispatched in the first quarter
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[2026-04-20 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: April 20, 2026 — 11:58am
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[2026-04-20 11:40 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has admitted the country is facing higher inflation, lower economic growth and a likely increase in unemployment, with next month’s budget and the broader economy held hostage to how quickly the war against Iran is resolved.
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