[2026-04-17 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Lunate unit Axight agrees to buy stake in Australia's La Trobe Financial | The National

Snippet: Axight, a private equity unit of the Abu Dhabi-based investment company Lunate, has agreed to buy a minority stake in Australian asset management firm La Trobe Financial as it looks to expands its portfolio.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/04/17/lunate-unit-axight-agrees-to-buy-stake-in-australias-la-trobe-financial/

[2026-04-17 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran war’s big winners: Wall Street, weapons firms, AI and green energy

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.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/17/iran-wars-big-winners-wall-street-weapons-firms-ai-and-green-energy

[2026-04-17 17:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Refinery boss moves to calm fuel crunch fears after major fire

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.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/refinery-boss-moves-to-calm-fuel-crunch-fears-after-major-fire-20260417-p5zovm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Nvidia rival tells CNBC it's seeking at least $100 million in funding as European AI chip market booms

Snippet: European chip startups developing alternative technology to Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) are eyeing big funding rounds as they look to scale amid the AI boom.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/nvidia-rivals-chip-market-funding-ai-asml-euclyd.html

[2026-04-17 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. seeks bigger energy foothold in India. Why it could be a problem for New Delhi

Snippet: The United States is stepping up efforts to sell oil and gas to India as the world's third-largest energy market grapples with supply disruptions from the Middle East and finds its alternatives shrinking after Washington ended waivers for Iranian and Russian crude.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/us-seeks-to-expand-energy-sales-to-india-why-it-could-be-a-problem-for-new-delhi.html

[2026-04-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vietnamese airline to lease up to 10 C909 jets in boost for Chinese aircraft maker

Snippet: Deal follows talks between Chinese and Vietnamese presidents in Beijing this week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350431/vietnamese-airline-lease-10-c909-jets-boost-chinese-aircraft-maker?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [aircraft leasing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vietnamese airline to lease up to 10 C909 jets in boost for Chinese aircraft maker

Snippet: Deal follows talks between Chinese and Vietnamese presidents in Beijing this week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350431/vietnamese-airline-lease-10-c909-jets-boost-chinese-aircraft-maker

[2026-04-17 16:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Daewoong Pharmaceutical’s Fexuclu gets green light in Indonesia

Snippet: Korean drugmaker eyes $155m market in Southeast Asian country

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719871

[2026-04-17 16:51 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ​​[In This Economy] Myths and misconceptions about fuel taxes and VAT

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/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-myths-misconceptions-fuel-value-added-taxes/

[2026-04-17 16:25 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Private health inusrance. Unfit for purpose and in need of reset

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/private-health-inusrance-unfit-for-purpose-and-in-need-of-reset/

[2026-04-17 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: FSC chief vows financial support packages for Mideast crisis-hit firms

Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the country's financial regulator said Friday that banks and state-run lenders will provide a set of financial support packages to the Middle East crisis-hit companies to ease their financial burdens and potential liquidity shortage.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417006500320

[2026-04-17 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Nat'l security adviser, EU official discuss economic security cooperation amid Mideast crisis

Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac held talks with the European Union (EU)'s top trade negotiator Friday to discuss strengthening economic security cooperation amid energy market uncertainties stemming from the Middle East conflict, Cheong Wa Dae said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417006600315

[2026-04-17 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Dresden welcomes TSMC's Taiwanese community with open arms

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)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/dresden-welcomes-tsmc-s-taiwanese-community-with-open-arms

[2026-04-17 15:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul steps up efforts to secure oil, naphtha from North Africa amid Middle East disruptions

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/10719722

[2026-04-17 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul appoints new envoys to UK, Dominican Republic, Bahrain

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/10719702

[2026-04-17 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian stocks lower and oil falls on ceasefire hopes

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.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-oil-iran-war-50e10bf2aa9b0b658c51e17db3eb3b13

[2026-04-17 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s 3-satellite surveillance network, Hong Kong’s inflation surge: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Snippet: From Chinese AI cracking decade-old maths problem to Japan eyeing Nato partnership, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3350385/chinas-3-satellite-surveillance-network-hong-kongs-inflation-surge-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 14:12 UTC+10:00] [Peking University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s 3-satellite surveillance network, Hong Kong’s inflation surge: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Snippet: From Chinese AI cracking decade-old maths problem to Japan eyeing Nato partnership, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3350385/chinas-3-satellite-surveillance-network-hong-kongs-inflation-surge-scmps-7-highlights

[2026-04-17 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: India's Central Bank Tells Oil Refiners To Stop Buying Dollars On Spot Market

Snippet: By Julianne Geiger of OilPrice.com

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/indias-central-bank-tells-oil-refiners-stop-buying-dollars-spot-market

[2026-04-17 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Bunk beds are coming to economy air travel. There are rules

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)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/air-new-zealand-economy-bunk-beds-sleep-c2c434f60116f332c0ce96c69d662c3b

[2026-04-17 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Dubai open for business, as economic head cites Oman 'green corridor'

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)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/dubai-open-for-business-as-economic-head-cites-oman-green-corridor

[2026-04-17 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Feeling anxious about money? How to gain control during uncertain times | The National

Snippet: As geopolitical tension continues to shift, financial anxiety is resurfacing for many and attention is moving from growth to something more immediate: security. For some, that means checking savings, reconsidering expenses and reassessing long-term plans.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/04/17/why-financial-anxiety-is-about-more-than-money-gaining-control-iran-war/

[2026-04-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Sharjah fish market thriving despite Iran crisis reducing catches and driving up prices | The National

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.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/17/sharjah-fish-market-thriving-despite-iran-crisis-reducing-catches-and-driving-up-prices/

[2026-04-17 11:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Rising oil prices weighing on consumer, business sentiment: finance ministry

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719524

[2026-04-17 11:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Philippine inequalities deepen as jeepneys languish and oil companies gain

Snippet: Drivers of jeepneys, the well-known public minibuses in the Philippines, are struggling to survive as fuel costs surge. Local oil companies, meanwhile, are accused of amassing record profits since the Iran war started. (Photo by Michael Beltran)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/philippine-inequalities-deepen-as-jeepneys-languish-and-oil-companies-gain

[2026-04-17 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Rising oil prices weighing on consumer, business sentiment: finance ministry

Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- 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.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417003000320

[2026-04-17 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: A fragile peace, but a firm market rally

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

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/cnbc-daily-market-rally-oil-iran-war.html

[2026-04-17 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bars gearing up for bumper Hong Kong Sevens weekend

Snippet: Bar operators dismiss concerns that higher airfares because of Middle East war will deter rugby fans from visiting city

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350374/bars-gearing-bumper-hong-kong-sevens-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Rugby Sevens] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bars gearing up for bumper Hong Kong Sevens weekend

Snippet: Bar operators dismiss concerns that higher airfares because of Middle East war will deter rugby fans from visiting city

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350374/bars-gearing-bumper-hong-kong-sevens-weekend

[2026-04-17 10:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: WATCH: 'Not fringe youth': Hundreds of Israelis protest West Bank settler violence in Tel Aviv

Snippet: Hundreds of Israelis protested against settler violence at Habima Square in Tel Aviv on Thursday, against the backdrop of a sharp escalation of attacks in the West Bank.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-893326

[2026-04-17 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: IMF Warns Australia Set For One Of Highest Inflation Rates In Developed World

Snippet: Authored by Rex Widerstrom via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/imf-warns-australia-set-one-highest-inflation-rates-developed-world

[2026-04-17 09:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Bank robbers hold 25 people hostage in Italy then escape into 'sewers'

Snippet: Police stormed the bank but the armed robbers had already escaped. (AFP: Paolo Manzo/NurPhoto)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/armed-robbery-bank-naples-italy-hostages/106575028

[2026-04-17 09:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: IMF says it is restoring relations with Venezuela

Snippet: The move paves the way for the institution to potentially offer financial support to the government of the economically embattled nation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3350384/imf-says-it-restoring-relations-venezuela?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 09:50 UTC+10:00] [Venezuela] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: IMF says it is restoring relations with Venezuela

Snippet: The move paves the way for the institution to potentially offer financial support to the government of the economically embattled nation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3350384/imf-says-it-restoring-relations-venezuela

[2026-04-17 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?

Snippet: We live in hugely volatile times. In Ukraine, Europe is entering the fifth year of the worst conflict this continent has seen since World War Two, petrol prices are rising, and the global economy is under strain because of knock-on effects of the Iran war. Relations with the UK's former best friend, the United States are worsening.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqj8pg5yppwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-17 08:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Small business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Wealthy Maple-Browns to offload two Woollahra shops; Centennial Flats on the market

Snippet: The wealthy Maple-Brown family is selling two shops in leafy Woollahra with a combined estimated price tag of about $5 million.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/small-business/wealthy-maple-browns-to-offload-two-woollahra-shops-centennial-flats-on-the-market-20260416-p5zoib.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 07:28 UTC+10:00] [American economy] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Greer pushes for funds to escalate Trump’s trade fight with China

Snippet: US trade chief says more resources needed to expand trade probes and counter China, warning farmers remain exposed ahead of Beijing summit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3350377/greer-pushes-funds-escalate-trumps-trade-fight-china

[2026-04-17 07:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Why Korean won swings more than peers

Snippet: BOK cites shallow forex market, high exposure to capital outflows

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719187

[2026-04-17 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Delinquency ratio on bank loans rises for 2nd month in Feb.

Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- The delinquency ratio on loans extended by banks rose for the second consecutive month in February, data showed Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260416006500320

[2026-04-17 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Netflix Plunges After US Revenues Miss, Dismal Q2 Guidance, Hastings Stepping Down As Chairman

Snippet: After staging a powerful rebound in the past two months, when first weak Q4 earnings sent the stock plunging to multi-year lows, which however was offset by the end of the company's expensive pursuit of HBO/Warner Bros. Discovery , and which sent the stock almost 50% higher from $75 to $108,moments ago Netflix reported Q1 earnings which were mixed but guidance was especially poor and rekindled the same fears as those unveiled three months ago, and coupled with the news

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/netflix-plunges-after-us-revenues-miss-dismal-q2-guidance-hastings-stepping-down-chairman

[2026-04-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Robert J. Fouser] Leading by substance

Snippet: On April 12 voters in Hungary defeated autocratic Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party by a landslide. The MAGA-friendly leader had received high-profile support from US President Donald Trump who sent his vice president, JD Vance, to campaign for him. After 16 years of Orban, voters wanted change in the hope of reviving a stagnant economy and ending government corruption.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719026

[2026-04-17 06:28 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka has US$ 6 Bn unrealised export potential – ADB

Snippet: A recent brief by the Asian Development Bank highlights that Sri Lanka has about US$ 6 billion unrealised export potential, of which US$ 808 million is with India.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/17/breaking-news/981233/sri-lanka-has-us-6-bn-unrealised-export-potential-adb/

[2026-04-17 06:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 4/16/2026

Snippet: The U.S. stock market ticked upward to another record high.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-4067f46860f20e50e76f3cc9de633d67

[2026-04-17 06:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How Atlas is approaching modern healthcare in an experience-driven economy

Snippet: In today’s economy, healthcare providers are increasingly being chosen for the experience they provide. Research from Modern Healthcare indicates that many healthcare patients are shifting to a digital-first model, focused on individual needs and preferences to offer more convenient and personalized care.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/contributor-content/how-atlas-is-approaching-modern-healthcare-in-an-experience-driven-economy/

[2026-04-17 05:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings

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)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/federal-reserve-warsh-finances-5fa6355439e8a3d5cff5125528775724

[2026-04-17 05:38 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Smuggled Rs. 40 Mn worth of liquor seized at Colombo supermarket

Snippet: A stock of smuggled foreign liquor kept for sale at a well-known supermarket in the Colombo area was seized by the Island-wide Excise Special Operations Unit last weekend.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/17/local/981198/smuggled-rs-40-mn-worth-of-liquor-seized-at-colombo-supermarket/

[2026-04-17 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Financial advisor and baker allegedly swiped millions from NYC church to pay for his own groceries

Snippet: A financial advisor and baker allegedly ran an elaborate scam to steal more than $3.8 million in donations to the historic Swedish Church of New York — to pay for his own bills and groceries, and launch a failed business venture.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/financial-advisor-allegedly-swiped-millions-from-the-swedish-church-of-new-york/

[2026-04-17 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: South Asia remains fastest-growing region, India continues as growth engine – World Bank

Snippet: Despite headwinds from global energy market disruptions triggered by the Iran war, South Asia continues to be the world’s fastest-growing region, with India acting as the principal engine of growth, according to the latest report by the World Bank.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/17/local/981056/south-asia-remains-fastest-growing-region-india-continues-as-growth-engine-world-bank/

[2026-04-17 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Former Basnayake Nilame arrested for fraud

Snippet: A former Basnayake Nilame was arrested yesterday (16) by the Special Crime Investigation Unit of the Kandy Police for alleged financial fraud worth millions of rupees.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/17/local/981119/former-basnayake-nilame-arrested-for-fraud/

[2026-04-17 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Nine Chinese suspects linked to cyber crimes arrested at BIA - DailyNews

Snippet: Nine Chinese nationals allegedly linked to cyber crimes were arrested by Airport Customs officials early yesterday morning, along with a stock of electronic communication equipment worth over Rs. 24 million.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/17/local/981213/nine-chinese-suspects-linked-to-cyber-crimes-arrested-at-bia/