Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-15 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: In this episode of UNAPOLOGETIC, we speak with Eyal Weizman, architect, scholar, and founder of Forensic Architecture - a research agency that uses spatial investigation to expose state violence and human rights abuses. We trace the roots of what Eyal calls an architecture of occupation and ethnic cleansing - a project stretching back to 1948 and unfolding across Gaza, the West Bank, and inside Israel itself.
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[2026-04-15 20:45 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Beijing may be reaping some diplomatic benefit but Trump’s war holds risks for its energy security and economy
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[2026-04-15 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The Iran war is "very close to over" with authorities in Tehran eager to agree a peace deal, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed in an interview broadcast Wednesday.
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[2026-04-15 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Snap's shares jumped on Wednesday after the company announced plans to lay off up to 16% of its global workforce in an effort to streamline operations.
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[2026-04-15 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry insiders say carbon costs are expected to cascade through supply chains, adding to compliance costs for Chinese exporters
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[2026-04-15 20:30 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry insiders say carbon costs are expected to cascade through supply chains, adding to compliance costs for Chinese exporters
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[2026-04-15 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In past three years, Cinema Day recorded over 600,000 admissions and box office revenue of more than HK$44 million in total
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[2026-04-15 20:18 UTC+10:00] [the public] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In past three years, Cinema Day recorded over 600,000 admissions and box office revenue of more than HK$44 million in total
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[2026-04-15 20:16 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Republicans had hoped that Trump’s 2025 tax cuts would be at the forefront of voters’ minds, but many have reportedly not noticed a difference
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[2026-04-15 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Bank of America, the nation's second-largest lender, beat on the top and bottom lines during the first quarter, bolstered by equities sales and trading.
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[2026-04-15 20:13 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-15 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE and China have signed a preliminary agreement to boost investment and mobilise more capital between the nations, adding to a string of recent deals.
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[2026-04-15 19:50 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
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[2026-04-15 19:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Israeli forces marked dozens of Palestinian women with numbers on their hands during their ongoing invasion of the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Monday.
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[2026-04-15 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Israeli forces marked dozens of Palestinian women with numbers on their hands during their ongoing invasion of the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Monday.
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[2026-04-15 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City welcomed 4.35 million visitors in March, but Tourism Board warns that war in the Middle East could bring volatility to the travel market
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[2026-04-15 19:17 UTC+10:00] [Art Basel Hong Kong] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City welcomed 4.35 million visitors in March, but Tourism Board warns that war in the Middle East could bring volatility to the travel market
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[2026-04-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia Stock Exchange] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AI, robotics and energy storage firms make up most of the record-high IPO pipeline of 520 hopefuls in Hong Kong, says Chan
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[2026-04-15 18:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Saudi Arabia has pledged $3 billion in financial aid to Pakistan, the South Asian country’s finance minister has said.
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[2026-04-15 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE and Azerbaijan’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) has come into effect in boost to economic ties between the countries.
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[2026-04-15 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Israeli forces conducted a large-scale raid and incursion campaign across the occupied West Bank from early morning, carrying out house searches, arresting dozens of Palestinians and imposing road closures, according to Al Jazeera.
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[2026-04-15 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Teresa Zhang, a business manager at lighting equipment maker and Canton Fair exhibitor Guangzhou Blueswift Electric, said the Iran war's impact on the company is "not that big for now." (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)
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[2026-04-15 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HONG KONG, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Logistics provider Dachser increased its revenue to around EUR 8.3 billion in the 2025 financial year. This is 3.1 percent higher than the previous year and sets a new record for the company. The tonnage transported rose to 46.7 million metric tons (+5.8 percent), while the number of shipments increased to 86.2 million (+3.6 percent).
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[2026-04-15 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Whoever produces tokens cheaply, at scale, has an advantage in the AI economy, just as cheap steel once decided industrial supremacy
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[2026-04-15 18:30 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Whoever produces tokens cheaply, at scale, has an advantage in the AI economy, just as cheap steel once decided industrial supremacy
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[2026-04-15 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Saudi Arabia has pledged an additional $3 billion in support for Pakistan as well as extended its existing $5 billion loan for a longer term, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday.
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[2026-04-15 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- The head of the Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA) met with the Indonesian ambassador to Seoul on Wednesday to discuss bilateral investment cooperation, the association said.
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[2026-04-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] ["correct view" of political performance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid belt-tightening drive, spotlight falls on projects deemed not in the public interest, including millions of yuan spent on promotional songs
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[2026-04-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid belt-tightening drive, spotlight falls on projects deemed not in the public interest, including millions of yuan spent on promotional songs
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[2026-04-15 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief says city’s strengths are its stable environment and strong growth
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[2026-04-15 17:58 UTC+10:00] [Economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief says city’s strengths are its stable environment and strong growth
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[2026-04-15 17:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Younger millionaires favor stocks, financial investments as real estate's share declines
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[2026-04-15 17:26 UTC+10:00] [Business / Workplace] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The national workplace health and safety regulator is investigating two incidents in which National Australia Bank workers died by suicide just weeks apart.
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[2026-04-15 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Kering reported sales below expectations late Tuesday, as the luxury conglomerate's biggest brand, Gucci, remained a drag despite efforts by new CEO Luca de Meo to turn the company's fortunes around.
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[2026-04-15 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong’s biggest office deal this year signals return of confidence to city’s core commercial market
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[2026-04-15 16:50 UTC+10:00] [The Center] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong’s biggest office deal this year signals return of confidence to city’s core commercial market
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[2026-04-15 16:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hyundai Glovis is ramping up its logistics presence across the US by opening major new facilities on both the East and West Coasts as it seeks to bolster its supply chain competitiveness amid changing market conditions.
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[2026-04-15 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The Gulf’s role as a central connector between Asia and Pakistan is set to endure, even as countries rethink supply chains in response to rising geopolitical risk.
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[2026-04-15 16:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Samsung Electronics pushed back against market speculation of a crisis in its TV business, saying concerns are overstated despite ongoing challenges.
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[2026-04-15 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Iran secretly acquired a Chinese spy satellite, giving the Islamic Republic a new capability to target US military bases across the Middle East during the recent war, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
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[2026-04-15 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: Fuel costs push inflation to 21-month high, anti-corruption unit investigates Valencia mayor, and more news from Spain on Wednesday April 15th.
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[2026-04-15 16:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Shin Hyun-song warns oil, FX to lift inflation; sees growth falling short of expectations
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[2026-04-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Shanghai-listed firm is selling 58.55 million shares, pricing them at a 31.2 per cent discount to their last-traded mainland stock price
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[2026-04-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Shanghai-listed firm is selling 58.55 million shares, pricing them at a 31.2 per cent discount to their last-traded mainland stock price
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[2026-04-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Washington: The United States is pursuing a “Trumpian grand bargain” with Iran that would begin to normalise relations and see the rogue state reintegrate with the global economy, US Vice President JD Vance says, as he struck a highly optimistic tone about the possibility of a deal to end the war.
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[2026-04-15 15:49 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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[2026-04-15 15:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HD Construction Equipment said Wednesday it has sold 60 units of its 32-ton next-generation excavator, the HX320, in the domestic market within three months of its launch.
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[2026-04-15 15:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iran secretly acquired a Chinese spy satellite, giving the Islamic Republic a new capability to target US military bases across the Middle East during the recent war, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
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[2026-04-15 15:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Google paid 28.3 billion won ($19.2 million) in corporate tax in South Korea last year, up 18 percent from a year earlier, but far below academic estimates of its actual earnings in the local market, newly disclosed audit reports showed Wednesday.
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[2026-04-15 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Shin Hyun-song, nominee for the head of South Korea's central bank, on Wednesday apologized for causing controversy over allegations related to his family's nationalities, property holdings and other personal matters.
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