[2026-03-23 09:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Not just buying 'things': Why China's emotional economy is on the rise

Snippet: 28-year-old Rebecca Zhou, born in China's Sichuan province, owns an assortment of Moomin merchandise — bags, mugs, and figurines featuring the white hippo-looking cartoon character from Finland — that she has accumulated over the years.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/23/chinas-emotional-economy-is-on-the-rise.html

[2026-03-23 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Robert Cropf] Bomb first, debate later

Snippet: For those old enough to remember the first Gulf War (1990-91), the scenes feel painfully familiar: Smoke rising over Tehran. Babies carried out of a bombed-out hospital in incubators. Missiles striking cities across the Middle East. Oil markets in turmoil as Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz. The war of choice that began with Israeli and American strikes on Iran is widening by the hour, pulling in multiple countries, including NATO allies, and producing casualties that mount by

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699875

[2026-03-23 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Emerging from latest blackout, Cuba says ready for any potential US attack

Snippet: The Cuban government has said it is prepared for any potential United States attacks as the island-nation begins to recover from yet another blackout under a punishing oil blockade imposed by Washington that has pushed its economy to the brink.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/22/emerging-from-latest-blackout-cuba-says-ready-for-any-potential-us-attack

[2026-03-23 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: ASX set to tumble after another brutal night on Wall Street, oil keeps rising

Snippet: With markets now pricing in a protracted war in the Middle East, Wall Street suffered another sharp sell-off on Friday, while global oil prices continued to rise.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-23/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/106484408

[2026-03-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Reclaiming your professional narrative - DailyNews

Snippet: As the Sri Lankan job market navigates the complexities of 2026, the traditional rulebook for hiring is undergoing a silent but radical revision. Between a global “hiring deceleration” noted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and a domestic economy grappling with the “brain drain” of outward migration, the landscape for job seekers has become increasingly non-linear.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/general-opinion/970804/reclaiming-your-professional-narrative/

[2026-03-23 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka maintains growth momentum amid volatile global and domestic indicators - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s economy continued to demonstrate resilience in 2025, recording a steady growth rate of 5.0%, supported by contributions from all key sectors. According to the latest weekly economic highlights, industrial activity led the expansion with a robust 7.8% growth, while the services sector grew by 3.3% and agriculture recorded a modest increase of 1.4%.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/business/970679/sri-lanka-maintains-growth-momentum-amid-volatile-global-and-domestic-indicators/

[2026-03-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China has advantages to achieve its 2026 GDP growth target - Justin Lin Yifu - DailyNews

Snippet: China’s GDP growth target of 4.5-5 percent is realistic and achievable, as the economy has significant advantages in multiple aspects, Justin Lin Yifu, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and dean of the Institute of New Structural Economics at Peking University, told the Global Times in a recent interview.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/world/970564/china-has-advantages-to-achieve-its-2026-gdp-growth-target-justin-lin-yifu/

[2026-03-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President discusses global energy crisis, impact on SL economy with party leaders - DailyNews

Snippet: A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and party leaders was held in Parliament on Friday (20).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/local/970738/president-discusses-global-energy-crisis-impact-on-sl-economy-with-party-leaders/

[2026-03-23 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Iran war's damage to economy could worsen yet markets remain complacent

Snippet: The International Energy Agency says this is the greatest "supply disruption in the history of the global oil market". (Reuters: Vivek Prakash)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-23/energy-crisis-oil-price-iran-war-share-markets/106483532

[2026-03-23 05:25 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set for more losses as oil prices jump

Snippet: Another climb for oil prices shook stock markets, as hopes collapsed for a possible cut to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-for-heavy-losses-as-oil-prices-jump-20260323-p5rmjb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-23 04:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges allies to pressure Russia ahead of US talks

Snippet: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged allies to keep up sanctions pressure on Russia’s economy ahead of a second day of talks between Ukraine and United States officials on ways to end the more-than-four-year Russia-Ukraine war.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/22/ukraines-zelenskyy-urges-allies-to-pressure-russia-ahead-of-us-talks

[2026-03-23 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Plastic production interrupted

Snippet: IRONICALLY, while the world's governments failed to agree on a Global Plastics Treaty that would have mandated drastic cuts in plastic production, the Israel-US-initiated war in the Middle East appears to have accomplished precisely that. The war has all but cut the supply of chemicals essential for plastic production in especially Asia and the Pacific and Europe.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/23/opinion/columns/plastic-production-interrupted/2305050

[2026-03-23 02:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: The economy has a Strait of Hormuz deadline for Trump: Two weeks

Snippet: With oil prices at levels not seen in years and global business supply chains across sectors of the economy shut down by the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, faith in the C-suite that the worst isn't yet to come is being tested. On Friday, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said he is planning for $175 oil, and for an oil price that remains above $100 through 2027.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/22/iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-trump-oil-prices-economy.html

[2026-03-23 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Turbulence in fuel markets hitting African airlines hard

Snippet: Turbulence in the fuel markets caused by the US-Israel war on Iran is hitting African airlines hard.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/22/turbulence-in-fuel-markets-hitting-african-airlines-hard/

[2026-03-23 01:27 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: High-speed rail tickets selling fast as Hongkongers opt for short-haul trips amid war

Snippet: With war raging in the Middle East, tickets for mainland Chinese destinations are being snapped up

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347502/high-speed-rail-tickets-selling-fast-hongkongers-opt-short-haul-trips-amid-war

[2026-03-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Does China need world-leading forex reserves? Globalising yuan revives debate

Snippet: As Chinese currency ‘becomes more adopted globally’, report says it can replace many functions of a foreign exchange stockpile

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347335/global-use-yuan-expands-questions-resurface-about-chinas-world-leading-forex-reserves

[2026-03-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Major events help lift Brisbane’s tourism economy to record $17 billion

Snippet: Brisbane’s visitor economy reached a record $17 billion in 2025, driven by a surge in international spending and strong domestic demand, according to new tourism data.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/major-events-help-lift-brisbane-s-tourism-economy-to-record-17-billion-20260322-p5rmgf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-23 00:51 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong arts hub strengthens global links with 12 new partnerships

Snippet: West Kowloon Cultural District Authority signs MOUs with 12 international institutions from Australia, the UK, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347496/hong-kong-arts-hub-strengthens-global-links-12-new-partnerships

[2026-03-22 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Globe fiber subscribers grow by 43 percent

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Globe has continuously strengthened its position as a leading enabler of the Philippines’ digital economy, with its fiber subscribers growing by 43 percent or 2.1-million in 2025 from 1.7-million the previous year, its president and CEO Carl Cruz said on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/22/business/globe-fiber-subscribers-grow-by-43-percent/2305057

[2026-03-22 22:46 UTC+10:00] [Qwen] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai credits China’s AI edge to power grid, open-source models

Snippet: Investment in power and open-source models, plus industrial depth, highlights China’s vast potential for AI applications, Joe Tsai says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347485/alibaba-chairman-joe-tsai-credits-chinas-ai-edge-power-grid-open-source-models

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Prediction markets’ latest ‘Wild West’ accusations: Users are getting suckered by insider trading

Snippet: Hours before US and Israeli forces killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a bet that would result in a $553,000 pay off was placed on the prediction market website Polymarket.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/22/us-news/prediction-markets-latest-wild-west-accusations-users-are-getting-suckered-by-insider-trading/

[2026-03-22 21:58 UTC+10:00] [Asian market] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong vows to boost green finance and innovation role for sustainable growth

Snippet: Finance chief Paul Chan says Hong Kong will channel capital and innovation into the global green transition for carbon-neutral development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347481/hong-kong-vows-boost-green-finance-and-innovation-role-sustainable-growth

[2026-03-22 20:53 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong firms face profit squeeze as US importers cut orders amid oil crisis

Snippet: City’s business leaders also say government should bolster ties with Central Asia and Asean nations to diversify market risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347479/hong-kong-firms-face-profit-squeeze-us-importers-cut-orders-amid-oil-crisis

[2026-03-22 19:24 UTC+10:00] [China Development Forum] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: International capital flowing to China as investors seek certainty during Iranian conflict

Snippet: Conflict in the Middle East and growing global turbulence following US-Israeli strikes against Iran has seen foreign investors look to China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347470/international-capital-flowing-china-investors-seek-certainty-during-iranian-conflict

[2026-03-22 17:29 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: China vows more open economy in bid to boost confidence

Snippet: March 22, 2026 17:29 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/china-vows-more-open-economy-in-bid-to-boost-confidence/

[2026-03-22 17:22 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Finance chief urges Hong Kong to enhance global standing amid shifting geopolitics

Snippet: Paul Chan calls on the city to ‘seize the moment’ by deepening integration with mainland China and expanding its bridge role to the West

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347464/finance-chief-urges-hong-kong-enhance-global-standing-amid-shifting-geopolitics

[2026-03-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Global economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘The stakes are enormous’: how a prolonged Iran war could shock the global economy

Snippet: Donald Trump’s ‘little excursion’ is likely to have long-term effects, from oil prices to inflation to growth, say experts

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/mar/22/iran-war-global-economy-donald-trump-oil-prices-inflation

[2026-03-22 16:46 UTC+10:00] [Business / Banking & finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Iran war a setback for super returns as investors brace for fallout

Snippet: Superannuation funds’ returns have been dented by the escalating war in the Middle East, which has left markets on edge over the economic damage that the spiralling oil price could unleash.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/iran-war-a-setback-for-super-returns-as-investors-brace-for-fallout-20260320-p5qx19.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-22 16:45 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: How AI could make uni degrees less valuable

Snippet: March 22, 2026 — 4:45pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/how-ai-could-make-uni-degrees-less-valuable-20260318-p5p3de.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-22 16:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai eyes China, India with 46-model expansion

Snippet: Hyundai Motor plans to launch 46 new vehicles in China and India over the next five years, as it ramps up efforts to diversify its global footprint beyond the tariff-hit US and sluggish European markets.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699825

[2026-03-22 14:06 UTC+10:00] [Narendra Modi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: World Athletics makes ‘strategic’ decision to award championships to India, Kazakhstan

Snippet: President Sebastian Coe justified the choices for the global 3-day competition as an opportunity to ‘get more than a toehold’ in important markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3347457/world-athletics-makes-strategic-decision-award-championships-india-kazakhstan

[2026-03-22 12:36 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Premier Li Qiang calls for a global pledge to open up, while ‘power politics’ runs rampant

Snippet: Li’s opening address to China Development Forum indirectly rebukes US as he states protectionism is no ‘panacea’ for solving problems

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347456/premier-li-qiang-calls-global-pledge-open-while-power-politics-runs-rampant

[2026-03-22 09:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s traditional powerhouses are handling its economic transformation

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy SeriesHow China’s traditional powerhouses are handling its economic transformationAs China undergoes a sweeping economic transition, its powerhouses of yesteryear must adapt or risk falling behind, as traditional industries become less reliable growth drivers. In this series, we explore three representative areas of the country as they attempt to navigate this rapidly changing environment.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/series/3347451/how-chinas-traditional-powerhouses-are-handling-its-economic-transformation

[2026-03-22 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI, flying cars drive economic transition in China’s Kunshan

Snippet: City at heart of Yangtze River Delta region sees new tech dreams emerge as old ones based on mass production of electronics fade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347381/kunshan-chinas-foxconn-nerve-centre-old-tech-tries-learn-new-tricks

[2026-03-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Brisbane’s ‘big bunch-up’: New report flags end of suburban sprawl

Snippet: The Brisbane backyard will be squeezed out as suburban neighbourhoods become more contained and the city finally sheds its sleepy tag to become a true 24-hour economy.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-s-big-bunch-up-new-report-flags-end-of-suburban-sprawl-20260320-p5qw85.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-22 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: EU urges members to start storing winter gas as Iran war causes price surge

Snippet: The European Union has urged member states to start early on meeting next winter’s gas storage targets after Iranian attacks on Gulf energy facilities caused prices to surge on global markets.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/21/eu-urges-members-to-start-storing-winter-gas-as-iran-war-causes-price-surge

[2026-03-22 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: These two dads say Australia needs to talk about compensating surrogates

Snippet: Australians desperate to start a family are being driven overseas into markets that can be dangerous, costly and ethically dubious.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-22/australian-surrogacy-and-compensation/106448190

[2026-03-22 06:01 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Iran crisis is hurting Australians’ hip pockets and driving inflation. It’s time for a windfall fossil fuel tax | Zoe Daniel

Snippet: The political and economic fallout from the Iran war provides an opportunity for the Albanese government to finally get with the program

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/22/iran-war-middle-east-fuel-crisis-australia-inflation

[2026-03-22 05:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: How far could the Gulf conflict spread? A Kremlin aide has a warning

Snippet: Nikolay Patrushev, assistant to the president of the Russian Federation, has a stark assessment of the Iran war as it begins to ripple far beyond the Middle East. With shipping disrupted in the Strait of Hormuz, energy markets under strain, and maritime security deteriorating, the consequences are already being felt across global supply chains.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635748-how-far-could-gulf-conflict-spread/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-22 03:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: EU urges lower gas storage target amid war-driven price surge

Snippet: The European Commission has called on member states to ease gas storage targets, warning that the Israeli-US war in the Middle East is fuelling price volatility across energy markets.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/eu-urges-lower-gas-storage-target-amid-war-driven-price-surge

[2026-03-22 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Is Marcos right in suspending the transport fare hike?

Snippet: THE surge in global oil prices from $71 to $113 per barrel last week is largely attributed to the escalating war in the Middle East. Last week, Israel bombed Iran’s largest offshore gas field in South Pars, and Tehran responded by launching missile attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan oil hub, which sent energy markets reeling.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/22/opinion/columns/is-marcos-right-in-suspending-the-transport-fare-hike/2304851

[2026-03-22 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hochul finally admits economy-killing ‘climate’ law is toxic for NY — she should end it

Snippet: Gov. Kathy Hochul is finally admitting that the “climate” law she’s long supported is toxic to New York’s economy and to “affordability” — but she only wants to delay the death sentence.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/21/opinion/hochul-finally-admits-economy-killing-climate-law-is-toxic-for-ny-she-should-end-it/

[2026-03-21 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: DC powerbrokers float making Cuba a US territory as economy teeters

Snippet: Canada may have some competition becoming the 51st state.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/21/us-news/cuba-libre-bid-for-struggling-island-to-become-new-us-territory/

[2026-03-21 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: A new threat to global shipping as Yemen's Houthis threaten to close vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Snippet: A new looming threat to international shipping and the global economy.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/a-new-threat-to-global-shipping-as-yemens-houthis-threaten-to-close-vital-bab-el-mandeb-st/

[2026-03-21 20:32 UTC+10:00] [John Lee Ka-chiu] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Flying start for low-altitude economy goals as 100 drone projects proposed

Snippet: Some pilot projects are set to launch in the first half of the year, transport chief Mable Chan says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3347425/flying-start-low-altitude-economy-goals-100-drone-projects-proposed

[2026-03-21 19:37 UTC+10:00] [GrowthRing & Supply] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Labubu, Blackpink’s Jennie draw thousands to ComplexCon in Hong Kong

Snippet: ‘Our city’s distinctive arts and culture DNA makes it the perfect home for this global convergence of style, trainers, music,’ tourism chief Rosanna Law says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347422/labubu-blackpinks-jennie-draw-thousands-complexcon-hong-kong

[2026-03-21 17:25 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to issue weekly updates on fuel price changes from April 1

Snippet: Environment minister says policy aims to allow public to monitor oil price changes more accurately

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347414/hong-kong-issue-weekly-updates-fuel-price-changes-april-1

[2026-03-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Cathay Pacific Airways] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Airfares rise in China and beyond amid Gulf oil shock, with 9% increases feared

Snippet: Surging jet fuel prices are pushing airlines – including several Chinese carriers – to raise fares, with a warning of 9 per cent price rises

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347330/airfares-rise-china-and-beyond-amid-gulf-oil-shock-9-increases-feared

[2026-03-21 13:00 UTC+10:00] [China Development Forum] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese executives absent from China’s key annual summit amid diplomatic tension: sources

Snippet: Nearly 80 executives from foreign firms, with those from the US making up the largest group, will attend the two-day forum

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3347378/japanese-executives-absent-chinas-key-annual-summit-amid-diplomatic-tension-sources

[2026-03-21 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Financial Services Development Council] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Should Hong Kong’s stock exchange make all IPO applications confidential?

Snippet: Proposed rule change aims to encourage more applications, but what about transparency and document quality concerns?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3347324/should-hong-kongs-stock-exchange-make-all-ipo-applications-confidential