Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-21 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Without legal protection, domestic workers were forced to operate in an informal and unregulated economy, exposed to exploitation and abuse
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[2026-04-21 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Institute of Financial Analysts and Professional Commentators] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In the case of ‘hard’ technology firms like CATL and GigaDevice Semiconductor, the A-H premium becomes an H-A premium
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[2026-04-21 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Daniel Lacalle,
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[2026-04-21 20:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The Aqaba Port Railway Project matters not only because of its scale, but because it reflects a wider shift in Jordan’s economy, from planning to execution.
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[2026-04-21 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Experts gather in Hong Kong for Web3 Festival as firm predicts AI agents could facilitate up to US$5 trillion in global crypto sales by 2030
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[2026-04-21 20:07 UTC+10:00] [MoonPay] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Experts gather in Hong Kong for Web3 Festival as firm predicts AI agents could facilitate up to US$5 trillion in global crypto sales by 2030
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[2026-04-21 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Ong Kean Lee, chairman of MTT Shipping and Logistics, points to a monitor showing its stock price at Bursa Malaysia on April 21 in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Ahmad Mustakim)
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[2026-04-21 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Spain, Slovenia and Ireland have urged the European Union to debate suspending its association agreement with Israel, saying the bloc can no longer remain “on the sidelines” as conditions worsen in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and Lebanon.
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[2026-04-21 19:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Mercedes-Benz marked its 140th anniversary with a global tour, arriving in Seoul as its first Asian stop ahead of China and Japan, underscoring its growing commitment to the Korean market.
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[2026-04-21 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: At a time when foreigners are blamed by many for property market pressures in Spain, new data reveals that around one in three Spaniards own a second home.
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[2026-04-21 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.
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[2026-04-21 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Crude oil prices are expected to keep Gov. Kazuo Ueda's Bank of Japan from raising interest rates on April 28. (File photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)
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[2026-04-21 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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[2026-04-21 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: AI-linked companies such as SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, whose Galaxy models are seen here, are driving South Korea's stock market gains. (Photo by Nami Matsuura)
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[2026-04-21 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: High fuel prices hit transport sector as TurboJet and Cotai Water Jet raise fares, while union says bus drivers face income losses amid service cuts
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[2026-04-21 18:38 UTC+10:00] [Macau] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: High fuel prices hit transport sector as TurboJet and Cotai Water Jet raise fares, while union says bus drivers face income losses amid service cuts
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[2026-04-21 18:25 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-04-21 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The House Justice Committee has issued a subpoena to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona.
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[2026-04-21 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrated the re-opening of the Sa-Nur settlement in the occupied West Bank, 21 years after it was evacuated.
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[2026-04-21 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: An Israeli settler driving a vehicle struck and killed 16-year-old Palestinian Mohammad Majdi al-Ja’bari as he cycled to school early on Tuesday north of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, Wafa reported, citing security sources.
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[2026-04-21 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Representatives of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace have held talks with state-owned Dubai multinational DP World about managing supply chains and infrastructure projects in Gaza, the Financial Times said on Tuesday.
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[2026-04-21 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: Unions are targeting traditionally busy travel days during Spain's long May Day 'puente' in calling for walkouts by petrol station staff.
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[2026-04-21 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Global stocks have clawed back losses triggered by the Iran conflict, with major indexes now trading at or above pre-war levels, as investors rapidly unwind geopolitical risk hedges and refocus on the artificial intelligence boom, said market watchers.
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[2026-04-21 17:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea on Tuesday hosted its annual Doing Business in Korea seminar in Seoul, bringing together government officials and industry leaders to discuss how Korea can accelerate its transition to an AI-driven economy and strengthen its appeal as an investment hub.
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[2026-04-21 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Dubai-based logistics giant DP World has held talks with representatives linked to Donald Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace” over managing supply chains and infrastructure projects in Gaza, according to the Financial Times (FT) newspaper.
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[2026-04-21 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Kevin Warsh, US President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Federal Reserve, will vow to protect central bank independence on interest rates at a crucial confirmation hearing Tuesday, according to remarks seen by AFP.
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[2026-04-21 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China has more reactors under construction than the rest of the world combined, as it aims to become a global leader in nuclear power
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[2026-04-21 17:12 UTC+10:00] [chinanews.com.cn] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China has more reactors under construction than the rest of the world combined, as it aims to become a global leader in nuclear power
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[2026-04-21 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS additional info in paras 3, 7-8, individual stock prices at bottom; CHANGES photo)
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[2026-04-21 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with Bang's reaction, minor edits throughout)
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[2026-04-21 16:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s top lenders are stepping up their push into Vietnam, with the chiefs of the country’s five major commercial banks joining President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit this week.
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[2026-04-21 16:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Google, AWS, Microsoft support hands-on training to build next-gen finance talent
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[2026-04-21 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea will open the door to single-stock leveraged ETFs as early as May 22, in a regulatory shift aimed at expanding higher-risk investment products.
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[2026-04-21 15:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Shin Hyun-song eyes 24-hour forex trading, offshore won market to boost global competitiveness
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[2026-04-21 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Innospace Co., a South Korean space startup, said Tuesday it has partnered with Grahaa Space of India to cooperate on multi-launch services to expand their competitiveness in the global small satellite market.
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[2026-04-21 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City leader defends halt on basketball betting, citing ‘worrying’ prediction market trend
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[2026-04-21 15:20 UTC+10:00] [Home and Youth Affairs Bureau] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City leader defends halt on basketball betting, citing ‘worrying’ prediction market trend
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[2026-04-21 15:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Representatives for Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” have held discussions with state-owned Dubai multinational DP World about managing supply chains and other infrastructure projects in Gaza, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing three people familiar with the matter.
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[2026-04-21 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Apple has maintained its dominance in consumer devices and built up a $4 trillion market cap despite largely sitting on the sidelines of the artificial intelligence boom. But investors won't remain patient forever, and they'll be looking to new CEO John Ternus for a clearer strategy when it comes to playing in the hottest market on the planet.
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[2026-04-21 15:03 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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[2026-04-21 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Palestine] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Experts say attacks, also carried out by settlers, are leading girls to quit school and enter early marriages
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[2026-04-21 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Single-stock leveraged, or inverse, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are expected to be introduced on the local stock market in late May, the country's financial regulator said Tuesday.
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[2026-04-21 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Kevin Warsh speaks to the media about his report on transparency at the Bank of England, in London, Dec., 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool, File)
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[2026-04-21 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Syria believes the US is inching towards delisting the country as a state sponsor of terrorism, in what would be a major step in the country's gradual reconnection to the global financial system.
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[2026-04-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Exclusive Content] [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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[2026-04-21 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s official youth jobless rate climbed to 16.9 per cent in March, with another 12.7 million graduates set to enter the job market this summer
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[2026-04-21 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s official youth jobless rate climbed to 16.9 per cent in March, with another 12.7 million graduates set to enter the job market this summer
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[2026-04-21 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The Uber logo appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Aug. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
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[2026-04-21 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Trader Michael Milano, left, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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[2026-04-21 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- The government has retrieved over 72 percent of the public funds used to bail out troubled financial firms since the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis, the financial regulator said Tuesday.
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