Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-23 11:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MGS Philippines began as a pioneer in advanced smart locks, offering reliable solutions focused on home security.
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[2026-04-23 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: If the sector is to become a robust economic driver for the city, it must look beyond mainland student numbers for growth. Diversification is key
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[2026-04-23 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: If the sector is to become a robust economic driver for the city, it must look beyond mainland student numbers for growth. Diversification is key
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[2026-04-23 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Optimism surrounding the Iran war and the global tech rally sent the Nikkei Stock Average to a historic intraday high on April 23. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)
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[2026-04-23 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Guangdong provincial government document also shows several routes recommended for leisure, such as Pearl River Delta, Castle Peak Bay
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[2026-04-23 10:30 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Guangdong provincial government document also shows several routes recommended for leisure, such as Pearl River Delta, Castle Peak Bay
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[2026-04-23 10:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the South Korean economy posted its fastest quarterly growth in 5 1/2 years in the first quarter, supported by solid exports and resilient domestic demand, central bank data showed Thursday.
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[2026-04-23 10:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: This report is from this week's "Inside India" newsletter, which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse — Subscribe today
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[2026-04-23 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The Democratic Republic of Congo has made a remarkable entry into international financial markets. The country raised $1.25 billion in its first Eurobond issuance, with investor demand nearly four times greater than the amount sought.
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[2026-04-23 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Cambodian public is maintaining a boycott of Thai businesses even if the country’s economy is reeling from the global fuel crisis
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[2026-04-23 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Thai] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Cambodian public is maintaining a boycott of Thai businesses even if the country’s economy is reeling from the global fuel crisis
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[2026-04-23 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- New Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Shin Hyun-song and Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol agreed Thursday to strengthen policy coordination amid heightened market volatility stemming from the ongoing Middle East crisis, the central bank said.
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[2026-04-23 09:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s economy grew a stronger-than-expected 1.7 percent in the first quarter from three months earlier, supported by solid semiconductor exports and a rebound in investment, the Bank of Korea said Thursday.
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[2026-04-23 09:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more details in last 5 paras)
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[2026-04-23 09:32 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The breakfast show on KIIS FM had a minor ratings bump in Melbourne after The Kyle & Jackie O Show’s disintegrated, while dropping share in Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s home market of Sydney.
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[2026-04-23 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: For years, and especially after the local stock bubble burst in spectacular fashion a little over a decade ago, China's "National Team" - a polite euphemism for the country's Plunge Protection Team - could be relied upon to step in and provide a lending hand - or rather buying hand - to stabilize stocks in the nick of time.
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[2026-04-23 09:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the South Korean economy posted its fastest quarterly growth in 5 1/2 years in the first quarter, supported by solid exports and resilient domestic demand, central bank data showed Thursday.
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[2026-04-23 09:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The entrepreneur says his WLFI assets were frozen by World Liberty Financial, and he has been unable to resell the electronic currency
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[2026-04-23 09:08 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The entrepreneur says his WLFI assets were frozen by World Liberty Financial, and he has been unable to resell the electronic currency
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[2026-04-23 09:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- Despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the South Korean economy posted its fastest quarterly growth in 5 1/2 years in the first quarter, supported by solid exports and resilient domestic demand, central bank data showed Thursday.
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[2026-04-23 09:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Containers await outbound shipment at a port in the South Korean city of Busan. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
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[2026-04-23 09:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Containers await outbound shipment at a port in the South Korean city of Busan. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
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[2026-04-23 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Artificial intelligence (AI) is flattening the jobs market for young people and governments should eliminate National Insurance to make hiring workers more attractive, former prime minister Rishi Sunak has told the BBC.
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[2026-04-23 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fund managers shift focus to Chinese and Taiwanese stocks, while reducing exposure to South Korea amid global market turbulence
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[2026-04-23 09:00 UTC+10:00] [HSBC] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fund managers shift focus to Chinese and Taiwanese stocks, while reducing exposure to South Korea amid global market turbulence
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[2026-04-23 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK
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[2026-04-23 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong is building a bank-led digital money system, not a cryptocurrency free-for-all
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[2026-04-23 08:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong dollar] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong is building a bank-led digital money system, not a cryptocurrency free-for-all
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[2026-04-23 08:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The prediction market app Kalshi is displayed on a mobile phone, April 16, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)
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[2026-04-23 08:09 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Crypto billionaire Justin Sun and his companies sued World Liberty Financial, a crypto project co-founded by President Donald Trump, accusing the company of extortion and an “illegal scheme” to seize his tokens.
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[2026-04-23 08:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The newest entrant to Manhattan’s office pipeline is poised to set a pricing benchmark at the very top of the market. Related Companies is marketing its forthcoming 52-story tower at 625 Madison Ave. with asking rents that could reach an unprecedented $400 per square foot on the uppermost floors.
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[2026-04-23 08:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Predictive market platform Kalshi has punished three unnamed United States political candidates for taking part in “insider trading” by betting on their own campaigns.
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[2026-04-23 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From car components to keyboards, this little-known industrial district in eastern China is crafting the small parts the world relies on
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[2026-04-23 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Arburg] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From car components to keyboards, this little-known industrial district in eastern China is crafting the small parts the world relies on
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[2026-04-23 07:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Justin Sun alleges World Liberty Financial threatened to permanently delete his holdings. (Reuters: Kim Hong-Ji)
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[2026-04-23 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Kalshi has become the go-to prediction market for sports fans and the platform is offering an incentive for new users looking to sign up.
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[2026-04-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- Consumer sentiment fell to its lowest level in a year in April, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and high oil prices fueled concerns over inflation and broader economic impacts, the central bank said Thursday.
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[2026-04-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Prediction market platform Kalshi said Wednesday it had suspended and fined three candidates for Congress — from Minnesota, Texas and Virginia — for "political insider trading" activity on their own campaigns.
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[2026-04-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Data shows the market is at its tightest ever with rents going up in most capitals. Follow today’s news live
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[2026-04-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Over the past few weeks, headlines have focused on emerging signs of stress in the $2 trillion private credit market, particularly among nontraded business development companies. These funds, which lend to small and medium-sized US businesses, now hold roughly $270 billion in assets.
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[2026-04-23 06:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: ServiceNow reported first-quarter results on Wednesday that narrowly beat Wall Street's estimates as the software company said the conflict in the Middle East dragged on subscription revenue.
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[2026-04-23 06:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Specialist Meric Greenbaum works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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[2026-04-23 06:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The U.S. stock market set more records after GE Vernova and other big companies joined the parade reporting fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.
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[2026-04-23 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life) delivered a strong and well-balanced financial performance in 2025, reflecting sustained growth, disciplined execution, and continued customer confidence.
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[2026-04-23 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: According to the latest tea industry data, Sri Lanka’s tea production recorded a notable decline in March 2026, reflecting ongoing pressures on the island’s key export sector, owing to the tense situation in the Middle East region, which is country’s main tea export market.
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[2026-04-23 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: South Africa’s inflation rate edged slightly higher in March but remains relatively subdued overall. Annual consumer inflation rose to 3.1 % up from 3.0% in February, according to Statistics South Africa.
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[2026-04-23 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: “A complete ceasefire only makes sense if it is not violated by the maritime blockade and the hostage-taking of the world’s economy and if the Zionist warmongering across all fronts is halted,” lead Iranian negotiator and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf wrote on X.
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[2026-04-23 05:36 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Rental vacancy rates nationally are at 0.7 per cent, according to Domain. Source: AAP / James Ross
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[2026-04-23 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) formally presented its 2025 Annual Report to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The occasion reaffirmed the Bank’s role as the nation’s leading financial institution and a key pillar of economic stability.
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[2026-04-23 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank presented its 2025 Annual Report, themed Rising Higher, Reaching Further, to President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat, in the presence of several distinguished senior state officials.
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