Topic: Business — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-18 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The Iran war is having an uneven impact on economies within the Middle East and the Gulf, although many are expected to recover by next year if the conflict ends soon.
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[2026-04-18 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Critical Metals Corp. shares have surged as much as 45% in trading today after the company significantly expanded its position in Greenland’s Tanbreez rare earth project, tightening its grip on a resource it sees as central to a US-friendly supply chain, according to Bloomberg.
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[2026-04-18 02:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Microsoft unveiled plans to triple its data center footprint in Cheyenne, Wyoming, snapping up roughly 3,200 acres on the city's south edge.
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[2026-04-18 02:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Global oil prices tumbled sharply on Friday while stock markets surged, after Iran announced the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of a prolonged energy disruption.
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[2026-04-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Bloomberg is out with a new report saying Tesla's Cybertruck sales were "propped up" in the fourth quarter by purchases from companies inside Elon Musk's business empire.
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[2026-04-18 01:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Many investors still consider the Middle East situation fluid and fragile, but some started taking risks in the markets. © Reuters
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[2026-04-18 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Saudi Arabia’s Neom is seeking to position itself as a new logistics hub with the development of a new trade corridor connecting European and Gulf markets.
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[2026-04-18 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The rise of "war unicorns" will be an impressive development to watch over the next several years, as we've diligently laid out for readers for months, well before the U.S.-Iran conflict, how a massive government push and in capital markets would begin to prioritize the next generation of defense-tech firms rather than big, bloated legacy defense contractors.
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[2026-04-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here
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[2026-04-17 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Chen Jie] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US and European importers are shifting some orders back to China – but not everyone is optimistic
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[2026-04-17 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US and European importers are shifting some orders back to China – but not everyone is optimistic
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[2026-04-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The NHL Playoffs are here, and new users can apply the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX for any of the markets offered on the prediction platform, including series winner, Conn Smythe, and Stanley Cup champion.
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[2026-04-17 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Stocks are pushing higher again on the same old regurgitated news: namely speculation that a deal to end the war between the US and Iran is getting closer, the same exact "speculation" that has pushed the Nasdaq higher for what will now be 13 days in a row, and the same speculation that may keep pushing stocks even higher until the reality of no ceasefire sends risk plunging in a few days.
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[2026-04-17 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau sets ‘ambitious’ goal for centre to be profitable by fifth year of operation
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[2026-04-17 22:16 UTC+10:00] [Yuen Long InnoPark] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau sets ‘ambitious’ goal for centre to be profitable by fifth year of operation
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[2026-04-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cathay Group attributes growth to spate of mega-events in city, such as Art Basel and Hong Kong International Jewellery Show
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[2026-04-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cathay Group attributes growth to spate of mega-events in city, such as Art Basel and Hong Kong International Jewellery Show
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[2026-04-17 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: An Indian delegation is visiting the U.S. next week for talks on an interim trade agreement. © Reuters
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[2026-04-17 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: An advertisement for prediction market platform Kalshi hangs at 13th and L Streets in northwest Washington, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File)
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[2026-04-17 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New five-year plan also emphasised importance of stronger standards in boosting Chinese manufacturers’ competitiveness
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[2026-04-17 20:30 UTC+10:00] [carmaking] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New five-year plan also emphasised importance of stronger standards in boosting Chinese manufacturers’ competitiveness
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[2026-04-17 20:20 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-17 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The Israeli economy is facing a significant hit to growth projections as a result of the Middle East conflict — but its central bank chief is hopeful that a rapid resolution to the wars in Lebanon and Iran can help ease the shock.
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[2026-04-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Writing from US in a since-deleted post, Soho China founder warns that property recovery is impossible without buyer trust, as new data shows home sales still plunging
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[2026-04-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Writing from US in a since-deleted post, Soho China founder warns that property recovery is impossible without buyer trust, as new data shows home sales still plunging
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[2026-04-17 18:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers.
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[2026-04-17 18:47 UTC+10:00] [Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: How much is Meghan making from this? Why is she appearing as a guest judge on MasterChef? Why has she joined an AI fashion discovery platform? Maybe a better question is, why the hell not?
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[2026-04-17 18:10 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-04-17 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AS the Philippine financial system continues to expand, the focus is no longer just on bringing more Filipinos into the formal economy — it is about empowering them to actively participate in it. Across the country, households and small businesses continue to face income volatility, unexpected expenses, and limited financial buffers.
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[2026-04-17 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo lauded the country's energy resilience to the Iran war, saying a pivot to solar and wind power has shielded Madrid from the worst impacts of the resulting energy shock.
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[2026-04-17 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its global growth forecast for 2026 from 3.3 to 3.1 percent, citing the impact of the United States-Israeli war on Iran and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz on the world economy.
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[2026-04-17 17:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The fire-damaged Geelong refinery is nearing full-capacity jet fuel and diesel production sooner than anticipated, clawing back the majority of its output in less than 48 hours after a blaze forced major production cuts.
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[2026-04-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deal follows talks between Chinese and Vietnamese presidents in Beijing this week
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[2026-04-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [aircraft leasing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deal follows talks between Chinese and Vietnamese presidents in Beijing this week
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[2026-04-17 16:51 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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[2026-04-17 16:25 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: There is just one question the world and markets care about right now. Is the Strait of Hormuz open or closed?
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[2026-04-17 16:25 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-04-17 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: At the Taiwan Tapas Bar, Taiwanese expats -- Lin Chang-Yuan, left, and Bryan Yu, second from right -- chat with Nikkei Asia about their lives in Dresden. (Photo by Jens Kastner)
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[2026-04-17 15:36 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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[2026-04-17 15:07 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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[2026-04-17 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [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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[2026-04-17 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A currency trader talks on the phone near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters, in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 17, 2026.
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[2026-04-17 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) highlights a powerful lineup of keynote speakers for its upcoming ECOMP-P5 Synergy Conference titled “Actionize the Missions of Economic Compass Pillars 5,” bringing together three of the country’s most respected leaders in governance, economic development, and capital markets.
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[2026-04-17 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FILE -Passengers wait in the Air New Zealand lounge at Auckland International Airport in Auckland, New Zealand, Wednesday, March 23, 2022.(AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)
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[2026-04-17 12:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Manycore executives attend a listing ceremony for the spatial design software provider in Hong Kong on April 17. (Cissy Zhou)
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[2026-04-17 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Dubai Economic Development Corp. CEO Hadi Badri says it is business as usual in the emirate, and that the Iran war's impact has been a "largely mental challenge." (From the Facebook account of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism)
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[2026-04-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are affecting the UAE’s fishing industry, with restricted access to deep waters leading to smaller catches and rising prices at local fish markets.
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[2026-04-17 11:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Escalating geopolitical tensions linked to the prolonged Middle East conflict are posing risks of inflation and greater downside pressure on the South Korean economy, the finance ministry said Friday.
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[2026-04-17 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Richard Porter via RealClearPolitics,
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[2026-04-17 11:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Manycore executives attend a listing ceremony for the spatial design software provider in Hong Kong on April 17. (Cissy Zhou)
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