[2026-03-10 14:11 UTC+10:00] [February] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s exports surge 21.8% in first 2 months of year

Snippet: Customs data shows exports rose 21.8 per cent, year on year, in January and February combined

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3346036/chinas-exports-surge-218-first-2-months-year

[2026-03-10 12:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: CJ Olive Young takes K-beauty festival global

Snippet: CJ Olive Young said Tuesday it would expand its signature beauty event, Olive Young Festa, to global markets this year, holding events sequentially in Japan and the United States.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10690775

[2026-03-10 12:36 UTC+10:00] [Oil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Oil prices drop sharply after Trump moves to reassure markets over Iran war

Snippet: US president describes conflict as ‘very complete’, but threatens further strikes after Iran says it won’t allow ‘one litre of oil’ to leave Middle East while war continues

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/10/oil-prices-drop-trump-iran-war

[2026-03-10 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Progress Software Highlights Load Balancing as a Strategic Imperative for APAC Digital Infrastructure Resilience

Snippet: New whitepaper outlines practical framework for strengthening application performance, availability and security across emerging Asia-Pacific markets

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10690712

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

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Trump hints Middle East conflict might end soon

Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/10/cnbc-daily-open-trump-iran-conflict-end-soon.html

[2026-03-10 12:02 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: War is over soon? Markets’ faith in Donald Trump is misplaced

Snippet: March 10, 2026 — 12:02pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/war-is-over-soon-markets-faith-in-donald-trump-is-misplaced-20260310-p5o8ym.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-10 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Paul Chan Mo-po] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong tipped to be world’s top financial centre amid global yuan expansion plan

Snippet: National People’s Congress deputy Li Yinquan says Hong Kong to gain substantially from Beijing’s push to internationalise yuan’s reach

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346011/hong-kong-tipped-be-worlds-top-financial-centre-amid-global-yuan-expansion-plan

[2026-03-10 11:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korean economy grows 1 pct in 2025; Q4 GDP contracts 0.2 pct: BOK

Snippet: The South Korean economy expanded 1 percent in 2025 amid strong exports but posted negative growth in the fourth quarter, central bank data showed Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10690557

[2026-03-10 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s financial superpower ambitions get legal backing at ‘two sessions’

Snippet: Two new laws may prove wide-ranging, spanning yuan’s global status to green finance and turning ambition into codified rules, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345973/chinas-financial-superpower-ambitions-get-legal-backing-two-sessions

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

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set to rebound as Trump comments drive oil lower

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to rise at open on Tuesday, rebounding from Monday's rout, after oil prices fell and Wall Street bounced back as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled the conflict with Iran could be nearing its end.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/10/asia-pacific-markets-nikkei-225-kospi-hang-seng-index.html

[2026-03-10 09:19 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Governance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Oil jumps to 2022 high on Iran war, falls after close as Russia sanctions in doubt

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/oil-high-iran-war-falls-russia-sanctions/

[2026-03-10 09:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran war, surging oil prices affect consumers at the pump and beyond

Snippet: Gas prices are seen on a Shell station marqee Monday, March 9, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-oil-prices-gasoline-economy-consumers-a5b47c09f83406adf2a00616382003f6

[2026-03-10 07:00 UTC+10:00] [mainland China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China-US trade relations may reach a ‘tactical truce’, slowing down economic decoupling

Snippet: Foreign companies in China quietly confident bilateral ties with Washington will stabilise but are bracing for ongoing geopolitical tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345955/china-us-trade-relations-may-reach-tactical-truce-slowing-down-economic-decoupling

[2026-03-10 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hidden EV economy - DailyNews

Snippet: With the right partnerships and technical knowledge from chinese and other asian EV manufacuters, Sri Lanka can move beyond typical assembly toward innovation. Over time, local entrepreneurs could design and manufacture home-grown electric vehicles, matching with local road conditions and maintenance, following a path similar to that of Japanese automobile brands, which began with collaborations before mastering entire ecosystems.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/10/general-opinion/963990/hidden-ev-economy/

[2026-03-10 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Oil soars 25%, gold drops, as Iran war jolts global commodity markets - DailyNews

Snippet: Crude prices surged yesterday (9) morning as investors weighed the prolonged impact of the war in Iran on energy supplies.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/10/breaking-news/964112/oil-soars-25-gold-drops-as-iran-war-jolts-global-commodity-markets/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Global oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions and supply disruptions - DailyNews

Snippet: Global oil prices surged dramatically yesterday (9 Monday), recording their highest levels since mid-2022, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and disruptions to supply routes rattled energy markets.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/10/business/964266/global-oil-prices-surge-amid-middle-east-tensions-and-supply-disruptions/

[2026-03-10 06:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Putin urges Russian firms to capitalise on energy market turmoil

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russian companies should “take advantage” of the current situation as the war disrupts global oil and energy markets.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/putin-urges-russian-firms-capitalise-energy-market-turmoil

[2026-03-10 05:20 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to rebound, Wall Street steadies; Oil back below $US100

Snippet: US stocks trimmed much of an early loss amid growing concerns about whether the global economy can withstand spiking prices for oil, which briefly got to nearly $US120 per barrel.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-rebound-wall-street-steadies-oil-back-below-us100-20260310-p5o8x4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-10 04:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Top housing markets where deals are most likely to close

Snippet: Cancelled home sales dipped at the start of 2026, showcasing market resilience as buyers stuck to their purchasing plans in the face of growing economic uncertainty.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/09/real-estate/the-top-housing-markets-where-deals-are-most-likely-to-close/

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Crude prices spike near $120 a barrel

Snippet: OIL prices spiked near $120 per barrel before falling back Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummeling financial markets.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/10/news/national/crude-prices-spike-near-120-a-barrel/2296234

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for NCAA tournament markets

Snippet: Kalshi, the rapidly expanding prediction market, is making creating an account on their platform even more intriguing with the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/09/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-10-get-10-for-ncaa-tournament-markets/

[2026-03-10 02:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Huge crude oil spike and Asia plummet: How the Iran war hit the markets

Snippet: The global commodity market was jolted as markets reopened on Monday, as the war on Iran continued to escalate over the weekend.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/crude-oil-spike-asian-plumment-iran-war-hit-markets

[2026-03-10 01:40 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Revealed: UK’s multibillion AI drive is built on ‘phantom investments’

Snippet: Exclusive: Rented datacentres and ‘supercomputer’ site that’s still a scaffolding yard raise questions for Starmer’s push to ‘mainline AI into veins of economy’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/09/revealed-uks-multibillion-ai-drive-is-built-on-phantom-investments

[2026-03-10 01:30 UTC+10:00] [Inner Mongolia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China vows to stabilise oil and gas output in new 5-year plan as global risks mount

Snippet: Amid Mideast instability and US$100 oil, China is mapping out strategic production bases in critical regions, underpinning long-term energy security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345995/china-vows-stabilise-oil-and-gas-output-new-5-year-plan-global-risks-mount

[2026-03-10 01:25 UTC+10:00] [Western Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Westralia: an inevitable independence for WA or an ‘idiotic’ idea in a time of war?

Snippet: Authors of a new book argue secession could be a blueprint for eastern states but the government says it would leave WA with a weaker economy and no defence force

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/09/westralia-an-inevitable-independence-for-wa-or-an-idiotic-idea-in-a-time-of-war

[2026-03-10 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Prediction markets face questions on bets on the Iran war, from nuclear detonation to regime change

Snippet: The Iran war has shone a light on what prediction markets regard as unacceptable subjects for betting, as they faced backlash when users placed hundreds of millions of wagers on everything from missile strikes to regime change.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/prediction-markets-wagers-bets-iran-war-kalshi-polymarket.html

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

Source: AP News

Title: As Iran war roils energy markets, backers of renewables wish for a boost

Snippet: Large fire and plume of smoke is visible after, according to the authorities, debris of an Iranian intercepted drone hit the Fujairah oil facility, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-warming-climate-change-inflation-prices-767a9aace18b23e7d481cde01f3e0d55

[2026-03-09 23:39 UTC+10:00] [Report on Annual Earnings and Hours Survey] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Proposed 33% rise in MPF payments ‘may deepen business pressures, hit jobs’

Snippet: But labour sector lawmaker calls for bolder increases in maximum income level threshold to meet statutory requirements and reflect rising salaries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346008/proposed-33-rise-mpf-payments-may-deepen-business-pressures-hit-jobs

[2026-03-09 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Egypt’s currency plunges to historic low, billions in foreign funds exit

Snippet: The Egyptian pound fell on Sunday to its lowest level on record, dropping for the first time below 52 pounds to the US dollar on official markets.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/09/egypts-currency-plunges-to-historic-low-billions-in-foreign-funds-exit/

[2026-03-09 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: European stocks slide as Israeli-US war rattle markets

Snippet: European stock markets dropped to their lowest level in more than two months on Monday as the Israel-US war on Iran pushed oil prices sharply higher and fuelled fresh inflation concerns.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/european-stocks-slide-israeli-us-war-rattle-markets

[2026-03-09 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Congressional Democrats demand reversal of Russian oil sales into India as energy prices soar

Snippet: Congressional Democrats are demanding that the Trump administration immediately reverse a sanctions waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil as the Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy markets.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/bessent-russian-oil-sales-india.html

[2026-03-09 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 4 reasons Asia’s property will endure despite Iran war headwinds

Snippet: Asian property’s sources of resilience are potent and multifaceted, with the drivers of sentiment distinct from those in financial markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3345928/4-reasons-asias-property-will-endure-despite-iran-war-headwinds

[2026-03-09 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More gas from Russia? China flags new pipeline links amid Iran energy crisis

Snippet: ‘Preparatory work’ on pipeline, believed to be the Power of Siberia 2, included in five-year plan – but analysts say more details are needed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345920/more-gas-russia-china-flags-new-pipeline-links-amid-iran-energy-crisis

[2026-03-09 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Oil storms past $100 for first time since 2022

Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/cnbc-daily-open-oil-storms-past-100-for-first-time-since-2022.html

[2026-03-09 18:29 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Stock markets plunge after oil surges over $100 a barrel – business live

Snippet: Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, with oil on track for its biggest daily jump since 2020

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/mar/09/stock-markets-plunge-oil-over-100-a-barrel-g7-emergency-oil-reserves-news-updates

[2026-03-09 18:22 UTC+10:00] [Paul Chan Mo-po] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong ‘more than China’s financial sandbox’, Paul Chan says

Snippet: Finance chief says Hong Kong is driving country’s development, calls on city to ‘get empowered’ by AI

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345948/hong-kong-more-chinas-financial-sandbox-paul-chan-says

[2026-03-09 17:36 UTC+10:00] [Oil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Why has the Iran war sparked fears of stagflation for the global economy?

Snippet: With oil prices soaring and stock markets falling, economists warn that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East risks knocking growth worldwide and boosting prices

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/09/iran-war-oil-prices-stagflation-global-economy

[2026-03-09 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European markets set to slump on Middle East turmoil as oil price surges

Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to start the new trading week heavily lower as traders track developments in the Middle East and a surge in oil prices.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-cac-dax-iran-latest.html

[2026-03-09 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The 'quite terrifying' scenarios that finally spooked global markets

Snippet: At its low point on Monday the ASX plunged more than 4.4 per cent. (ABC News: John Gunn)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/us-israel-iran-war-oil-price-surge-share-markets/106432166

[2026-03-09 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: MAnalysis by Michael Janda

Snippet: Michael Janda is the ABC News Business Editor. He was the ABC’s first Business and Finance Cadet in 2008, and has since worked reporting on finance, business and economics across online, radio and TV, before becoming the inaugural Digital Lead for the Business Reporting Team. Michael’s time at the ABC has also included stints as a producer on Lateline Business and Business Today, and reporting roles with Lateline Business and The Midday Report on TV, and The World Today, PM

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/michael-janda/166854

[2026-03-09 17:12 UTC+10:00] [Dubai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong tycoon Adrian Cheng doubles down on tech in step with China’s 5-year plan

Snippet: The former CEO of NWD plans to spend more time in mainland China this year to scope out tech investment targets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/markets-investing/article/3345918/hong-kong-tycoon-adrian-cheng-doubles-down-tech-step-chinas-5-year-plan

[2026-03-09 17:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kospi plunges, won weakens as oil shock rattles markets

Snippet: Circuit breaker, sidecar activated as foreign investors lead sell-off, oil surge fuels inflation fears

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10690199

[2026-03-09 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Pakistan Stock Exchange plunges as oil shock rattles global markets

Snippet: Pakistan Stock Exchange benchmark index plunged more than 9,000 points in early trading, which resulted in trade suspension in the market for 45 minutes, local media reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/pakistan-stock-exchange-plunges-oil-shock-rattles-global-markets

[2026-03-09 16:39 UTC+10:00] [Consumer Council] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Surcharges eyed as Hong Kong fuel prices set to rise amid Iran war

Snippet: Sector representative says surcharges ‘a reluctant step’, adding many drivers have fixed daily commitments that must be met

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345934/surcharges-eyed-hong-kong-fuel-prices-set-rise-amid-iran-war

[2026-03-09 16:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kim Jong-un projects 'socialist family' ideals in Women's Day attendance with 'beloved 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/10690144

[2026-03-09 16:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Celltrion biosimilars gain strong market share across Asia

Snippet: Celltrion said Monday it continues to see solid prescription growth across Asian markets, with several of its key biosimilar products capturing leading market shares.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10690138

[2026-03-09 15:44 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Markets broke into a heavy sweat last week. Now they are melting down

Snippet: March 9, 2026 — 3:44pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/markets-broke-into-a-heavy-sweat-last-week-now-they-are-melting-down-20260309-p5o8ps.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-09 15:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: China consumer inflation sees quickest jump in three years

Snippet: BEIJING (Reuters) -- China's consumer inflation accelerated to the highest in more than three years due to the effects ‌of the Lunar New Year holiday, while producer deflation persisted as weak demand remained a drag on an economy facing stiff external challenges.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10690036

[2026-03-09 15:08 UTC+10:00] [PPI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s consumer prices keep rising after holiday spending surge

Snippet: The consumer price index rose 0.8 per cent in the first two months of 2026, though analysts remain concerned about long-term deflation risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345926/chinas-consumer-prices-keep-rising-after-holiday-spending-surge

[2026-03-09 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Surging oil prices raise inflation risks in African economies

Snippet: A vendor sells crayfish at a Mile 12 Market in Lagos, Nigeria, Feb. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Mansur Ibrahim, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-africa-economy-oil-inflation-7decf5392c32718ae05a3d9d0b3906c0