Topic: Business — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-21 17:25 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Environment minister says policy aims to allow public to monitor oil price changes more accurately
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[2026-03-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Cathay Pacific Airways] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Surging jet fuel prices are pushing airlines – including several Chinese carriers – to raise fares, with a warning of 9 per cent price rises
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[2026-03-21 13:00 UTC+10:00] [China Development Forum] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nearly 80 executives from foreign firms, with those from the US making up the largest group, will attend the two-day forum
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[2026-03-21 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Financial Services Development Council] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Proposed rule change aims to encourage more applications, but what about transparency and document quality concerns?
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[2026-03-21 11:55 UTC+10:00] [US Treasury] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US says the move will bring 140 million barrels of oil to markets, even as Iran says it has no surplus crude to sell globally
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[2026-03-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Operators are smuggling untaxed petrol into Hong Kong and selling it to car owners via coded WhatsApp messages
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[2026-03-21 07:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left, and outgoing Finance Minister Fernando Haddad shake hands during a ceremony announcing Haddad’s candidacy for governor of Sao Paulo state in the October elections, in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
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[2026-03-21 03:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: There’s growing unrest in Cuba as the communist government struggles to deal with island-wide blackouts and a collapsing economy. As President Donald Trump alludes to change on the island, the Cuban community in Miami is left wondering what is next.
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[2026-03-21 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE proposal of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) to transition to a three-term school calendar starting next school year has been approved by the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev).
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[2026-03-21 02:00 UTC+10:00] [China Minsheng Bank] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: More than doubling the number of institutions using digital yuan in day-to-day operations, China is deepening the currency's role in its financial system
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[2026-03-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [financial data] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The draft finance law, released by the Ministry of Justice, central bank and three other regulators, will solicit feedback until April 19
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[2026-03-21 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Iran’s capital Tehran showed signs of cautious activity on 19 March 2026 as residents prepared for Nowruz, despite ongoing US-Israeli strikes that have disrupted daily life since 28 February. Markets reopened in areas such as Tajrish, where people bought flowers, sprouted grains and goldfish for Haft-Seen tables. Traffic increased on main roads, though many neighbourhoods remained quieter than usual.
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[2026-03-21 00:32 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: InvestHK director general says more firms using Dubai as a hub have shifted to the city to diversify risk because of conflict
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[2026-03-21 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Latest data shows a persistent drop in US-bound shipments and rising European imports
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[2026-03-20 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Around 20,000 seafarers are still stuck in the Gulf as Tehran reportedly charges at least one tanker about US$2 million to pass through the strait
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[2026-03-20 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: U.S. Treasury yields edged slightly higher in early Friday trading as investors continue to navigate growing uncertainty over how the Middle East conflict is impacting the economy.
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[2026-03-20 20:27 UTC+10:00] [Ministry of Commerce] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The island province has become a low-tax gateway and is ready to tap Hong Kong’s strengths in finance, research and other sectors, officials say
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[2026-03-20 20:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean shares closed higher Friday amid hopes the U.S. and Israel-led war against Iran, weighing heavily on global financial markets, may end sooner than expected.
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[2026-03-20 19:15 UTC+10:00] [China stocks] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s push into renewables helps shield its markets from the latest oil turmoil, with analysts pointing to limited downside risks
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[2026-03-20 18:49 UTC+10:00] [Global Risk-Reward Monitor] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-20 18:49 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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[2026-03-20 18:13 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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[2026-03-20 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-20 17:53 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
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[2026-03-20 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today
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[2026-03-20 17:35 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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[2026-03-20 17:35 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.
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[2026-03-20 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Eli Lilly] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Multinationals are building self-reliant supply chains in China to insulate local markets from potential trade disruptions, say analysts
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[2026-03-20 17:20 UTC+10:00] [Oil] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: IEA makes 10 recommendations to help households and businesses prepare for a drawn-out disruption to energy markets
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[2026-03-20 16:26 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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[2026-03-20 16:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Citibank Korea and Citigroup Global Markets Securities Korea won four top honors at The Asset Triple A Awards 2026, underscoring Citi’s position in sustainable finance, commercial banking and advisory work in Korea.
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[2026-03-20 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Anthony Matesic, left, and James Denaro work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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[2026-03-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BEIJING, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, premiered historical romance series "Pursuit of Jade" on March 6, with the title quickly gaining traction across global markets.
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[2026-03-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Banchero Costa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China and South Korea dominate global production of vessels for carrying natural gas, but Japan now sees industry as key to its energy security
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[2026-03-20 15:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean automaker Kia plans to roll out 13 electric vehicle models by 2030 and broaden its manufacturing presence across major global markets, according to the company’s CEO on Friday.
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[2026-03-20 15:29 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: President Jose Raul Mulino reportedly slams Panama Ports Company for accusing country of failing to file response to arbitration request
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[2026-03-20 15:18 UTC+10:00] [Energy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Government faces political fight as industry says mooted 25% levy on exports would hurt Australia’s economy and energy security
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[2026-03-20 14:58 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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[2026-03-20 13:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean shares opened almost 1 percent higher Friday amid hopes the US and Israel-led war against Iran, weighing heavily on global financial markets, may end sooner than expected.
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[2026-03-20 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today
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[2026-03-20 13:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's economy remains on a recovery path, but downside risks are increasing due to the situation in the Middle East, the finance ministry said Friday.
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[2026-03-20 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Washington’s rapid accumulation of sovereign debt sparks outcry, with some analysts questioning if Trump has the political will to cut the deficit
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[2026-03-20 10:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to fall Friday following volatile trading on Wall Street overnight as investors sold assets from government bonds to equities and metals amid the Iran war.
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[2026-03-20 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Leaders from the European Union's 27 countries called for de-escalation in Iran and the wider region on Thursday, as well as a moratorium on striking critical infrastructure amid growing concerns about the impact of the Iran war on the global economy.
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[2026-03-20 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Flying economy is already a test of patience — cramped legs, stiff necks and the unspoken gamble of whether the person in front of you will hit that dreaded recline button.
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[2026-03-20 07:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel's military attacks had "decimated" Iran and that the Middle East war could finish sooner than expected, even as the Islamic republic kept up attacks on Gulf oil and gas targets that have jolted global markets.
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[2026-03-20 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The extreme spike in oil prices seen in local markets in the Middle East could give investors a glimpse into to where U.S. and Europe prices are headed if the Strait of Hormuz isn't opened soon.
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[2026-03-20 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Authorities of the Ministry of Digital Economy have introduced a new system feature aimed at resolving long-standing issues faced by motorists in obtaining fuel QR codes for previously registered vehicles.
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[2026-03-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Digital Economy Ministry yesterday said that a new feature has been added to the system starting yesterday (19) to address the difficulties faced by the public when trying to obtain the QR code of a previously registered vehicle, especially in cases where the mobile phone number used for the original registration is no longer in use.
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[2026-03-20 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Jacob Abboud says many drivers are struggling with rising fuel costs. (ABC News: Lachlan Bennett)
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