[2026-04-03 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: How China’s ‘teapot’ refineries are cushioning it from Iran war oil crisis

Snippet: Iran’s paralysis of the Strait of Hormuz has continued to upend global oil and gas markets as the United States-Israeli war on the country enters its second month.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/3/how-chinas-teapot-refineries-are-cushioning-it-from-iran-war-oil-crisis

[2026-04-03 16:45 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s America is fast becoming a banana republic

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

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/trumps-america-is-fast-becoming-a-banana-republic-20260403-p5zl4t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-03 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Why billionaire tech bros are buying up media companies

Snippet: OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT and vanguard of the new wave of disruption sweeping through the economy, has taken a break from buying other artificial intelligence firms to invest in a daily three-hour online chat show.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/why-billionaire-tech-bros-are-buying-up-media-companies-20260403-p5zl5o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-03 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran war nears fifth week with both sides fighting and oil prices surging

Snippet: The narrow, bending waterway in the Persian Gulf is a key trade route between the Middle East and the rest of the world, with global impact. It links crude oil producers in the Middle East to key markets in Asia, Europe, North America and beyond, with around 20% of the world’s traded crude oil, and a similar share of natural gas passing through it.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-3-2026-a6365c6123cc8a696474f576d4ce7668

[2026-04-03 15:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea’s Kim inspects war memorial honoring troops sent to Ukraine

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/10709520

[2026-04-03 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian share prices rise moderately as oil prices surge

Snippet: President Donald Trump arrives to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/financial-markets-oil-prices-iran-trump-cbf38b67032e2fae95073f4fbcc0ca24

[2026-04-03 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: American economy faces challenges despite job market rebound

Snippet: A now hiring sign sits on the side of the road in Garland, Texas, Monday, March 23, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/jobs-unemployment-economy-trump-war-iran-oil-01c14a0e7ecbfb65925ba66c530f0834

[2026-04-03 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australians mark Good Friday with seafood, church services and a boat race

Snippet: Seafood markets are doing a roaring trade on Good Friday. (ABC News: Jak Rowland)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-03/australians-mark-good-friday-with-seafood-church-and-boat-race/106529620

[2026-04-03 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In This Economy] Beware the allure of price caps on fuel and food

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-beware-price-caps-fuel-food/

[2026-04-03 13:58 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Tourism Association] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkongers opt for mainland Chinese tours during Easter amid Middle East war

Snippet: Number of outbound tour groups to the mainland rose 30 per cent year on year, according to Hong Kong Tourism Association head Timothy Chui

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3348874/hongkongers-opt-mainland-chinese-tours-during-easter-amid-middle-east-war

[2026-04-03 13:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: HiteJinro’s melon-flavored soju hits overseas markets

Snippet: HiteJinro said Friday it has launched Jinro Melon Limited Edition, an export-only soju product combining sweet melon flavor with the fresh taste of soju, as the company seeks to capitalize on growing global demand for flavored alcoholic drinks.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709439

[2026-04-03 13:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kim Jong-un visits new Pyongyang pet shop with daughter

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/10709369

[2026-04-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Alan Chan Chung-yee] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More Hongkongers to travel over long Easter break despite higher costs

Snippet: 60 per cent of outbound travellers expected to head to mainland cities, with high-speed rail continuing to gain popularity as the preferred mode of transport

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3348849/more-hongkongers-travel-over-long-easter-break-despite-higher-costs

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea's AI-Driven Healthcare Technologies Take Centre Stage at the upcoming WHX Bangkok 2026

Snippet: BANGKOK, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WHX Bangkok 2026 organised by Informa Markets is set to be a landmark trade event for showcasing Korea's groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven healthcare and technology. Two leading Korean companies, Korea Body Information Co., Ltd. and maihub, will unveil their flagship solutions at the trade show taking place from 8 – 10 July 2026 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) in Bangkok.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709144

[2026-04-03 10:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set to climb in Easter trade on hopes for Hormuz reopening

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Friday, after news that Iran and Oman were drafting a protocol to "monitor transit" through the Strait of Hormuz raised hopes that the crucial waterway could partially reopen.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/03/asia-markets-live-hormuz-iran-oil-prices-nikkei-225.html

[2026-04-03 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Federal government fights states' regulation of prediction markets

Snippet: A crew assembles the Polymarket ‘Situation Room’ pop-up bar at Proper 21 on K Street, Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/prediction-markets-kalshi-polymarket-lawsuits-bf02dafc40758887b03b4e9fc8aac104

[2026-04-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Paris] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The US-China trade war 1 year on: who really holds the upper hand?

Snippet: A fragile truce prevented all-out confrontation, but Beijing and Washington remain locked in a struggle few analysts see easing any time soon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3348826/us-china-trade-war-1-year-who-really-holds-upper-hand

[2026-04-03 07:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Who will replace Pam Bondi as attorney general? Bettors have overwhelming favorite choice

Snippet: Prediction markets show EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is the overwhelming favorite to replace ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi at the Justice Department.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/us-news/who-will-replace-pam-bondi-as-attorney-general-bettors-have-overwhelming-favorite-choice/

[2026-04-03 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: People-centred path to prosperity - DailyNews

Snippet: For over a century, policymakers have swung between two powerful economic poles: the egalitarian promise of Marxism and the efficiency-driven dynamism of Capitalism. One seeks justice, the other growth. Yet in today’s fractured global economy, which is marked by inequality, debt crises, and geopolitical instability, the real challenge is not choosing one over the other, but intelligently blending both to uplift ordinary people.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/03/features/976980/people-centred-path-to-prosperity/

[2026-04-03 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Government decides strict management of public expenditure - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government has decided to strictly manage public expenditure to minimise the impact on the country’s economy due to the prevailing war situation in the Middle East region.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/03/business/976882/government-decides-strict-management-of-public-expenditure/

[2026-04-03 06:44 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China imports US oil for Asian fuel markets amid Hormuz crisis

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/china-imports-us-oil-for-asian-fuel-markets-amid-hormuz-crisis/

[2026-04-03 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Prediction markets pose new challenges for tribal gambling

Snippet: William Tucker Jr, a council member of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation from El Cajon, Calif., checks out a display at the Indian Gaming Association’s annual convention in San Diego, Thursday, April 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tribal-gambling-prediction-markets-kalshi-2ceec44d51d4afce484242e63d83389a

[2026-04-03 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China embraces spring break for schools. Will it boost consumption?

Snippet: China's local governments hope to spur spending by introducing school holidays. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/china-embraces-spring-break-for-schools.-will-it-boost-consumption

[2026-04-03 06:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Rubber time', bottoms up and reading the silence: What's doing business like in Asia?

Snippet: Topic:Multiculturalism

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-03/australian-business-venture-asia-markets-culture-differences/106492642

[2026-04-03 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran war has a ‘second front’ — and Tehran has already lost it

Snippet: A few days ago, according to a leaked exchange, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told an Iranian military counterpart that their nation’s economy will face collapse in three more weeks without an immediate cease-fire.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/opinion/iran-war-has-a-second-front-and-tehran-has-already-lost-it/

[2026-04-03 05:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Videos show explosions in central Iran as conflict with Israel intensifies

Snippet: Videos circulating from the area showed repeated blasts and a large fire, while reports indicated the attack struck close to strategic and industrial infrastructure. The latest bombardment came after earlier strikes this week on Esfahan, a key transport and industrial hub, underlining the sustained pressure on central parts of the country as the conflict entered a second month.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/videos-show-explosions-in-central-iran-as-conflict-with-israel-intensifies/

[2026-04-03 05:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: UK gathers over 40 countries to discuss how to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: LONDON (AP) — Britain accused Iran on Thursday of holding the world’s economy hostage as diplomats from more than 40 countries held talks on ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that has been choked off by the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/world-news/uk-gathers-over-40-countries-to-plot-reopening-strait-of-hormuz/

[2026-04-03 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump's Iran war speech paints a grim picture for oil markets with more than 600 million barrels at risk

Snippet: President Donald Trump has doubled down on the U.S. war against Iran, spiking oil prices Thursday as traders prepare for a longer conflict that will exacerbate the already deep disruption to global energy supplies.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/trumps-iran-war-speech-oil-price-strait-hormuz.html

[2026-04-03 04:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US imports from Asia fell in February despite rising AI buildout demand

Snippet: Exports to Asia from the U.S. grew and imports declined in February compared with the month before, shrinking the trade deficit with the region. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/us-imports-from-asia-fell-in-february-despite-rising-ai-buildout-demand

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Iran ‘holding global economy hostage’ as Australia joins urgent Hormuz talks

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-03/strait-of-hormuz-virtual-summit/106529136

[2026-04-03 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: One year on from Trump tariffs, Taiwan sees 80% rise in exports to US

Snippet: The U.S. imported less goods than a year earlier in the period from April 2025 to January 2026 as the Trump administration's tariffs took hold. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/one-year-on-from-trump-tariffs-taiwan-sees-80-rise-in-exports-to-us

[2026-04-03 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE energy minister says no country has right to disrupt international trade | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/02/uae-energy-minister-says-no-country-has-right-to-disrupt-international-trade/

[2026-04-03 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: More than 40 countries hold talks on ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Britain accused Iran on Thursday of holding the world's economy hostage as diplomats from more than 40 countries held talks on ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that has been choked off by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/more-than-40-countries-hold-talks-on-ways-to-reopen-the-strait-of-hormuz/

[2026-04-03 00:03 UTC+10:00] [Guangdong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Looking for Easter holiday inspiration? Here’s what’s happening in Hong Kong

Snippet: From a coffee festival to a Doraemon show, there’s plenty to do and see for both residents and visitors over the long weekend break

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3348841/looking-easter-holiday-inspiration-heres-whats-happening-hong-kong

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s ex-China mineral-alliance plan faces cost surge amid Iran war oil shock

Snippet: Analysts say Middle East turmoil is elevating commodity input costs, affecting processing efforts and prompting push for ‘friendshoring’ to secure resources

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3348809/trumps-fragile-ex-china-mineral-alliance-plan-faces-cost-surge-amid-iran-war-oil-shock

[2026-04-02 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Lebanon hit by fresh Israeli raid and Hezbollah response

Snippet: Lebanon was hit by another deadly Israeli strike overnight when a building in Zebdine, near Nabatieh in the south, was reduced to rubble, sending first responders and residents scrambling to search for victims. The attack came just hours after an Israeli raid in Beirut’s Jnah area killed at least five people and wounded 21 others, according to Lebanon’s health ministry.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/lebanon-hit-by-fresh-israeli-raid-and-hezbollah-response/

[2026-04-02 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Trump speech sparks oil price jump, Asia stock slide

Snippet: In a televised speech on April 1, U.S. President Donald Trump said the war in Iran is nearing its end and that the flow of energy in the Middle East will return to normal soon. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/trump-speech-sparks-oil-price-jump-asia-stock-slide

[2026-04-02 19:30 UTC+10:00] [interest rate] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asian central banks largely powerless in face of Iran war energy shock

Snippet: Central banks cannot pump oil into the global economy in the same way they can flood the financial system with liquidity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3348744/asian-central-banks-largely-powerless-face-iran-war-energy-shock

[2026-04-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Coordinated conflict: how the Ukraine and Iran wars are starting to overlap

Snippet: Battlefield outcomes are connected by the sharing of weapons and intelligence as well as the damage to the global economy

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/02/coordinated-conflict-how-the-ukraine-and-iran-wars-are-starting-to-overlap

[2026-04-02 18:55 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘China shock 2.0’ is a false narrative born of Western anxiety: Chinese media

Snippet: The state-run Economic Daily says the real problem with the global economy is not China’s strong exports, but rising protectionism

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348787/china-shock-20-false-narrative-born-western-anxiety-chinese-media

[2026-04-02 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European stocks poised to lose ground after Trump vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’

Snippet: Europe-listed shares look set to open broadly lower on Thursday, as concerns about the trajectory of the U.S.-Iran war grip global markets once again.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/europe-stock-market-ftse-stoxx-trump-iran-pharma-tariffs.html

[2026-04-02 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil rallies, stocks tumble as Trump says US to hammer Iran further

Snippet: HONG KONG — Oil prices spiked and stocks sank on Thursday after Donald Trump reiterated that US forces would hammer Iran for another two to three weeks but offered no solution to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz that has crippled global markets.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/02/business/foreign-business/oil-rallies-stocks-tumble-as-trump-says-us-to-hammer-iran-further/2313139

[2026-04-02 17:10 UTC+10:00] [Chengdu] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Premier Li Qiang pushes AI-powered, next-gen energy system amid global shocks

Snippet: Beijing is moving to modernise the power grid, putting innovation and flexibility at the heart of its strategy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348764/premier-li-qiang-pushes-ai-powered-next-gen-energy-system-amid-global-shocks

[2026-04-02 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran war deals a heavy blow to Iraq's oil-dependent economy

Snippet: Iraqi oil fields once alive with the buzz of workers are nearly deserted. Ports that pulsed with the churn of cargo have fallen still, the din of commerce replaced by the soft rhythm of waves. (AP Video shot by Farid Abdulwahed)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iraq-iran-economy-oil-war-8e7bcec9ba316da1b2513da96823ab70

[2026-04-02 17:05 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX Runners of the Week: Cassius, Cauldron, Janus & Omega Oil & Gas

Snippet: It really felt like markets were back this week – for a few days anyway.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/asx-runners-of-the-week-cassius-cauldron-janus-and-omega-oil-and-gas-20260402-p5zl1u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-02 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: EVEANDBOY' Organizes 'T-BEAUTY FEST' to Bring Thai Beauty Brands to the Global Stage, Highlighting the Potential of 'T-Beauty' Products of Thailand with 100 Million Units Sold

Snippet: BANGKOK, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 'T-Beauty' trend continues its unstoppable growth, 'EVEANDBOY', Thailand's number one beauty store, is seizing this opportunity by organizing the 'EVEANDBOY T-BEAUTY FEST'. This event is designed to strengthen and elevate Thai brands to the global stage, as well as to support Thai entrepreneurs in sustainably expanding their markets internationally, firmly establishing Thailand as an outstanding beauty hub that is second to none in the world.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708731

[2026-04-02 16:45 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Fuel quality standards could be cut again to stave off shortages

Snippet: Fuel companies and the federal government are in talks about further lowering Australia’s fuel-quality standards to widen the pool of available imports, as Donald Trump’s declaration the war with Iran would continue for up to three weeks exposes Australia to heightened risk of shortages by the end of April.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/fuel-quality-standards-could-be-cut-again-to-stave-off-shortages-20260402-p5zkuh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-02 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump’s threat to hit Iran 'extremely hard' jolts Asian stocks, U.S. futures and oil first

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. will hit Iran "extremely hard" over the next two or three weeks in a national address on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/trump-iran-escalation-asian-stocks-oil-prices-markets.html

[2026-04-02 15:54 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: ASX vows reform after placing ‘investors over markets’

Snippet: April 2, 2026 15:54 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/asx-vows-reform-after-placing-investors-over-markets/

[2026-04-02 15:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump says S. Korea ‘not helpful,’ pressures allies on Hormuz as Seoul weighs risks

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/10708634