Topic: Business — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-04-20 11:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has hit a record high of 65.5 percent since his inauguration in June last year on achievements in the economy and energy security, a poll showed Monday.
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[2026-04-20 11:11 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 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Lalji Kurmi, an Indian YouTuber, creating content for his channel: The Indian government wants to bring often influential online content more into line with digital channels.
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[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: National Climate Centre says higher temperatures and extreme weather could create ‘damaging loop’ that hits the climate and the economy
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[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: National Climate Centre says higher temperatures and extreme weather could create ‘damaging loop’ that hits the climate and the economy
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[2026-04-20 09:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Monday, as investors continue to keep a cautious eye on developments in the Middle East amid renewed tensions between Iran and the U.S.
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[2026-04-20 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Kazakhstan’s issuance of yuan-denominated debt shows developing nations can use ‘panda bonds’ as stepping stones into global capital markets
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[2026-04-20 09:15 UTC+10:00] [panda bonds] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Kazakhstan’s issuance of yuan-denominated debt shows developing nations can use ‘panda bonds’ as stepping stones into global capital markets
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[2026-04-20 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Having gone into the weekend with stocks squeezing to record highs and oil prices plunging on euphoric hope that goldilocks was right around the corner in the Middle East - following Trump's very enthusiastic statements all day - things have gone a 'little bit slightly turbo' again...
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[2026-04-20 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Demand for crude palm oil from Southeast Asia has surged because of the war in Iran, but future production is constrained by mounting fertilizer costs, climate change and aging palms. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
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[2026-04-20 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Even as the global economy shakes, the world community watches a rare geopolitical event: the mighty sole superpower, the United States of America, is compelled by war-battered ‘heathen’ Iran to comply with Tehran’s pre-condition for talks! Imperial Washington has had to get its client colony Israel to halt its military battering of Iranian ally Hezbollah, the powerful Lebanese Shia social movement and militia.
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[2026-04-20 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s capital markets landscape has been recognised for its strong management practices and leadership excellence at the recently concluded Best Management Practices Company (BMPC) Awards 2026, securing three Gold awards and reaffirming its position as a leading investment institution in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s insurance sector is set to take a significant step forward with the unveiling of the Insurance Industry Development Roadmap, an initiative led by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka and hosted by the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka tomorrow (21). The move highlights a growing recognition that a structured, long-term strategy is essential to strengthen the industry and expand its contribution to the national economy.
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[2026-04-20 05:28 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The Australian sharemarket is set for an uncertain start to the week amid an escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
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[2026-04-20 02:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com,
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[2026-04-20 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas recently received international recognition for its excellence in reserve management, a milestone that underscores a significant shift in the nation’s monetary strategy. Under the leadership of Governor Eli Remolona Jr., the central bank has moved toward an active risk management framework designed to protect the economy from external volatility.
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[2026-04-20 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: NEW DELHI, April 19 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung pledged on Sunday to deepen South Korea's strategic partnership with India to better navigate growing uncertainties in global supply chains and the economy stemming from the war in the Middle East.
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[2026-04-20 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance
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[2026-04-20 00:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: GLP Japan's new Tokyo-area logistics project will be the developer's fifth location under the Alfalink brand. (GLP Japan)
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[2026-04-19 21:00 UTC+10:00] [US economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Americans having less kids plus an ageing population could be a recipe for disaster that further erodes social stability
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[2026-04-19 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As artificial intelligence upends job markets and academic norms, we must go beyond the fear of change to redefine what it means to be educated
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[2026-04-19 18:30 UTC+10:00] [WordStar] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As artificial intelligence upends job markets and academic norms, we must go beyond the fear of change to redefine what it means to be educated
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[2026-04-19 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With one in three residents above retirement age, Shanghai’s 28-department plan aims to mobilise retirees to offset shrinking payrolls and rising pension strains
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[2026-04-19 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Nippon Communications Foundation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With one in three residents above retirement age, Shanghai’s 28-department plan aims to mobilise retirees to offset shrinking payrolls and rising pension strains
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[2026-04-19 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief says ‘strategic enterprises’ are in high-growth sectors, including life and health technology, low-altitude economy and AI, among others
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[2026-04-19 15:04 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief says ‘strategic enterprises’ are in high-growth sectors, including life and health technology, low-altitude economy and AI, among others
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[2026-04-19 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Confusion over the critical chokepoint threatened to deepen the energy crisis roiling the global economy and push the two countries toward renewed conflict, even as mediators expressed confidence a new deal was within reach. Iran’s joint military command said on Saturday that “control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state ...
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[2026-04-19 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US officials have urged Cuba to transition from socialism to a market-based economy and compensate American citizens and corporations whose assets were seized in the 1960s, several US media outlets reported on Friday and Saturday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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[2026-04-19 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Beyond postponed concerts, the Iran war also disrupted parts of the music business less visible to the public.
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[2026-04-19 11:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: An April 2026 housing report by Highland Cabinetry highlights a growing affordability crisis across major American cities, revealing that the true cost of housing goes beyond total price and is better understood through the lens of cost per square foot. By analyzing home prices, rental costs, and average property sizes across 40 large cities, the study shows where Americans are paying the most for the least amount of living space.
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[2026-04-19 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industrial policy can guide and catalyse but it cannot substitute for a genuine competitive advantage
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[2026-04-19 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Northern Metropolis] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industrial policy can guide and catalyse but it cannot substitute for a genuine competitive advantage
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[2026-04-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [hydropower] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As focus switches to renewable energy, pumped-storage hydropower project in Koh Kong province expected to be completed by 2029
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[2026-04-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As focus switches to renewable energy, pumped-storage hydropower project in Koh Kong province expected to be completed by 2029
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[2026-04-19 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Andreessen Horowitz's a16z New Media published the most popular charts of the week on financial markets, but the most revealing one came at the end of the note: a comparison suggesting that New York City's first grocery store, which will soon be run by unhinged socialists, will be structurally less efficient than private-sector supermarkets.
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[2026-04-19 06:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The government aims to draw more retail investor money into private assets. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
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[2026-04-19 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Certainly this past week saw several key stories in the aviation world.
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[2026-04-19 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: At the New York Post, I’m lucky enough to review an assortment of beauty products. I can tell you, not everything is worth the money (especially in this economy!), but Shark has really created a blueprint for the beauty industry to follow.
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[2026-04-19 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: What looked like a booming AI company was, prosecutors say, an audacious house of cards built on deception.
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[2026-04-19 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jardine Matheson and CK Hutchison reportedly in talks for Wellcome-ParknShop megadeal amid decline in citywide supermarket sales
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[2026-04-19 00:02 UTC+10:00] [Jardines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jardine Matheson and CK Hutchison reportedly in talks for Wellcome-ParknShop megadeal amid decline in citywide supermarket sales
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[2026-04-18 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Bankrupt Spirit Airlines appears to be flying on fumes, with a late Friday report indicating the budget carrier has become so desperate for cash that it has approached the Trump administration for an emergency bailout, even as creditors mull pulling the plug at any moment.
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[2026-04-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In the past week, many Americans were keeping a closer eye than ever before on the economy, inflation and how those issues and others will potentially impact their daily lives. Concerns range from rising grocery and gas prices to escalating housing costs and corporate layoffs.
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[2026-04-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [tariffs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Canada slashed tariffs on Chinese EVs from the start of last month, but Chinese brands have yet to set up showrooms
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