[2026-04-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance chief to visit U.S. for G20, IMF meetings, investor briefings

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol will depart for the United States on Monday to attend a series of international meetings and host investor briefings on the South Korean economy, his office said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413007500320

[2026-04-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China, the Iran war and the chemical suddenly stoking global supply fears

Snippet: Food security is one of Beijing’s top policy goals – and that could spell trouble for countries dependent on Chinese sulphuric acid

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3349884/china-iran-war-and-chemical-suddenly-stoking-global-supply-fears?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China, the Iran war and the chemical suddenly stoking global supply fears

Snippet: Food security is one of Beijing’s top policy goals – and that could spell trouble for countries dependent on Chinese sulphuric acid

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3349884/china-iran-war-and-chemical-suddenly-stoking-global-supply-fears

[2026-04-13 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Los precios del petróleo remontan y mercados asiáticos caen ante plan de EEUU de bloqueo naval

Snippet: Operadores trabajan junto a una pantalla que muestra el índice Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), a la derecha, y la tasa de cambio entre el dólar y el won surcoreano en la sala de operaciones de la sede del banco Hana en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el lunes 13 de abril de 2026.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mercados-mundiales-bolsas-iran-petroleo-825f6b51344ed84bbfeda65aa0c8ce9f

[2026-04-13 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Yuan’s ‘golden window’ is open, former PBOC governor says as US dollar credibility teeters

Snippet: Zhou Xiaochuan, who laid the foundation for China’s currency to go global, says Beijing can capitalise on changes in the international monetary landscape

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3349868/yuans-golden-window-open-former-pboc-governor-says-us-dollar-credibility-teeters?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 16:59 UTC+10:00] [US Treasuries] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Yuan’s ‘golden window’ is open, former PBOC governor says as US dollar credibility teeters

Snippet: Zhou Xiaochuan, who laid the foundation for China’s currency to go global, says Beijing can capitalise on changes in the international monetary landscape

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3349868/yuans-golden-window-open-former-pboc-governor-says-us-dollar-credibility-teeters

[2026-04-13 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: $92 Million In Banned AI Chips Went From Super Micro To Little Known Chinese Tech Company

Snippet: A little-known Chinese tech company saw its stock drop sharply after U.S. authorities charged a co-founder of Super Micro Computer with illegally smuggling advanced AI chips into China, according to Bloomberg.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/92-million-banned-ai-chips-went-super-micro-little-known-chinese-tech-company

[2026-04-13 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Hungary: jubilant scenes across Budapest follow Magyar’s victory

Snippet: In Budapest, thousands gathered along the Danube and near Parliament as early results confirmed victory for Magyar’s Tisza party. Celebrations continued late into the night in districts across the capital, with music, car horns and crowds filling central areas. Similar scenes were reported in other major cities as results were announced.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/hungary-jubilant-scenes-across-budapest-follow-magyars-victory/

[2026-04-13 16:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US blockade risks trapping Korean vessels in dual chokehold at Hormuz

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/10716074

[2026-04-13 16:12 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Dalaroo lists on OTCQB market to meet US Greenland rare earths demand

Snippet: Dalaroo Metals has opened a new US trading opportunity line after securing a secondary quotation on the OTCQB market under the ticker DALMF.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/dalaroo-lists-on-otcqb-market-to-meet-us-greenland-rare-earths-demand-20260413-p5znjo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 16:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: At least 100 dead in Nigeria after air force 'misfire' on market, sources say

Snippet: MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian Air Force strike targeting jihadi rebels hit a local market in northeastern Nigeria , killing over 100 civilians including children and injuring many others, a rights group and local media reported on Sunday. Officials confirmed a misfire without providing details.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716051

[2026-04-13 16:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Smith College boosts diversity with financial aid

Snippet: Liberal arts college for women ensures students graduate debt-free

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716037

[2026-04-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: France's Gig-Economy Built On Migrant Labor As 99% Of Surveyed Delivery-Riders Are Foreign-Born, Two-Thirds Are Illegal

Snippet: Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/frances-gig-economy-built-migrant-labor-99-surveyed-delivery-riders-are-foreign-born

[2026-04-13 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump strait blockade shows he's playing loose with fortunes of financial markets

Snippet: US President Donald Trump announced the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz online after negotiations with Iran in Pakistan. (Reuters: Kevin Lamarque)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/impact-trump-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-on-iran/106558392

[2026-04-13 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: BOK nominee Shin says ready to respond to excessive FX volatility

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Shin Hyun-song, the Bank of Korea (BOK) governor nominee, said Monday that authorities stand ready to respond to excessive foreign exchange volatility if needed, though the won's recent weakness does not signal a crisis given South Korea's ample foreign currency reserves and strong economic fundamentals.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413006900320

[2026-04-13 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: From panic to pricing in: Are markets past 'peak fear and sell-off' despite oil price surge?

Snippet: The U.S. move to blockade the critical Strait of Hormuz has led to a familiar market response: surging crude prices, rising bond yields and a firmer dollar.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/markets-trump-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-gold-stocks-dollar.html

[2026-04-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation

Snippet: Sir Keir Starmer is planning a law which will mean that the UK government can adopt EU single market rules, without them being voted on in Parliament.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c937jkvp3w8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-13 13:57 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: BOJ’s usual stance amid uncertainty is to hold, ex-official says

Snippet: The Bank of Japan’s usual approach to conducting policy at times of high uncertainty would be to wait and see, making the likely outcome of a meeting this month too close to call, according to a former executive director who oversaw monetary policy at the central bank.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/13/economy/boj-april-rate-policy-close-call/

[2026-04-13 13:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oil prices resume their climb as US prepares for blockade of strait

Snippet: Trading in Asia was weighed down Monday by the failure of the United States and Iran to reach a peace agreement. (AP Video: Johnson Lai and Yong Jun Chang)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/oil-prices-stock-markets-trump-iran-ceasefire-fafebd0711ab3b2a191ae23d4fe33350

[2026-04-13 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan bond yields hit 29-year high as Iran impasse stokes inflation fears

Snippet: The surge in JGB yields was driven by concerns of inflationary pressures coming from high oil prices amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/bonds/japan-bond-yields-hit-29-year-high-as-iran-impasse-stokes-inflation-fears

[2026-04-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: BOK calls for introduction of circuit breakers for crypto exchanges

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- The central bank on Monday called for the introduction of mechanisms similar to the bourse operator's circuit breakers for cryptocurrency exchanges, citing the absence of such systems as a key factor behind a recent erroneous payment incident.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413005700320

[2026-04-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: New UK steel tariffs threaten British manufacturing, industry warns

Snippet: LONDON — New protections for the U.K. steel sector will fuel inflation and threaten thousands of jobs throughout the manufacturing sector, metal importers are warning the British government.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/new-uk-steel-tariffs-threaten-british-manufacturing-industry-warns/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-13 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong bets on 36-fold surge in computing power to join top global AI hubs

Snippet: ‘We are formulating a comprehensive strategy that combines world-class infrastructure, cutting-edge research and development, and a culture of responsible innovation,’ John Lee says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349831/hong-kong-bets-36-fold-surge-computing-power-join-top-global-ai-hubs?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 12:43 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong bets on 36-fold surge in computing power to join top global AI hubs

Snippet: ‘We are formulating a comprehensive strategy that combines world-class infrastructure, cutting-edge research and development, and a culture of responsible innovation,’ John Lee says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349831/hong-kong-bets-36-fold-surge-computing-power-join-top-global-ai-hubs

[2026-04-13 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Reveals Taiwanese and South Koreans are Asia's Top Travel Shoppers

Snippet: SINGAPORE, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda's latest data unveils which Asian travelers have shopping top-of-mind when planning trips. Topping the ranking are travelers from Taiwan and South Korea, with nearly one in four (23%) respondents from each market saying shopping motivated their trips. Travelers from the Philippines (22%), Malaysia (20%) and Japan (15%) round out the top five, with Thailand (14%), Indonesia (12%), India (8%) and Vietnam (7%) completing the ranking.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715868

[2026-04-13 12:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BOK chief nominee Shin vows to sell foreign assets amid controversy

Snippet: Shin Hyun-song, the Bank of Korea governor nominee, said Monday he has already sold a significant portion of his foreign currency-denominated financial assets and plans to further reduce his exposure.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715866

[2026-04-13 12:31 UTC+10:00] [British politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: The Iran war has been good for Starmer — to a point

Snippet: Mujtaba Rahman is the head of Eurasia Group’s Europe practice. He posts at @Mij_Europe.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/keir-starmer-economy-iran-war-uk-elections/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-13 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: BOK chief nominee Shin vows to sell foreign assets amid controversy

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Shin Hyun-song, the Bank of Korea (BOK) governor nominee, said Monday he has already sold a significant portion of his foreign currency-denominated financial assets and plans to further reduce his exposure.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413004300320

[2026-04-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU tests of China’s C919 speed up as pilots stay in Shanghai ‘permanently’: sources

Snippet: Flight tests a ‘final exam’ to be followed by analysis, paperwork and technical verification, but ‘political considerations’ also in play

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3349669/eu-tests-chinas-c919-speed-pilots-stay-shanghai-permanently-sources?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China Eastern] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU tests of China’s C919 speed up as pilots stay in Shanghai ‘permanently’: sources

Snippet: Flight tests a ‘final exam’ to be followed by analysis, paperwork and technical verification, but ‘political considerations’ also in play

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3349669/eu-tests-chinas-c919-speed-pilots-stay-shanghai-permanently-sources

[2026-04-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: KKR unit to boost buying in ¥450 trillion Japan property market

Snippet: KKR’s Japan real estate management subsidiary plans a "big expansion” in purchases of properties that companies want to sell off, a market the firm estimates is as big as ¥450 trillion ($2.8 trillion), the unit’s head said.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/13/companies/kkr-japan-property-buying/

[2026-04-13 11:59 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The US is dragging the rest of the world into turbulent economic waters

Snippet: April 13, 2026 — 11:59am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/the-us-is-dragging-the-rest-of-the-world-into-turbulent-economic-waters-20260413-p5zncj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 11:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Nigerian military air strike on market reportedly kills more than 100 civilians

Snippet: The Nigerian military often conducts air raids against armed groups that control vast forest enclaves. (AP Photo: Sunday Alamba, file)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/nigerian-military-air-strike-reportedly-kills-100-civilians/106557586

[2026-04-13 11:38 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Becoming more plausible': Recession warning if Iran war rages on

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/recession-prediction-for-australia-if-war-in-middle-east-continues-for-much-longer/d3988487-a252-4ae0-9a3d-f694f80eda54

[2026-04-13 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Doc Rivers out as Bucks coach after three disappointing seasons

Snippet: The Bucks will be in the market for a new head coach as a summer of change likely begins.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/sports/doc-rivers-out-as-bucks-coach-after-three-disappointing-seasons/

[2026-04-13 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US Senator says Trump’s Iran policy fuelling inflation

Snippet: US Democratic Senator Patty Murray criticised President Donald Trump’s policies on Iran, saying they are contributing to rising inflation in the United States.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-senator-says-trumps-iran-policy-fuelling-inflation

[2026-04-13 11:11 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Grim recession prediction if Middle East conflict doesn't end soon

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/grim-recession-prediction-if-middle-east-conflict-doesnt-end-soon-20260413-p5znfg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 10:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Oil jumps and Japan stocks slip as Trump threatens Hormuz blockade

Snippet: Crude oil prices climbed and Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average declined after U.S.- Iran talks ended with no agreement.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/oil-jumps-and-japan-stocks-slip-as-trump-threatens-hormuz-blockade

[2026-04-13 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Handyman special’ Quonset hut-style home hits market for under $300K in Maine

Snippet: A partially finished Quonset hut-style home in Maine is seeking out an industrious buyer who can put the finishing touches on the one-of-a-kind property—and help it to fulfill its impressive potential.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/real-estate/unfinished-quonset-hut-style-home-hits-market-for-under-300k-in-maine/

[2026-04-13 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From toilet paper to travel: why inflation could soon hit Hongkongers hard

Snippet: Continuing uncertainty because of the Middle East war-linked oil shock will intensify inflationary pressures, analysts warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349816/toilet-paper-travel-why-inflation-could-soon-hit-hongkongers-hard?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 10:30 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From toilet paper to travel: why inflation could soon hit Hongkongers hard

Snippet: Continuing uncertainty because of the Middle East war-linked oil shock will intensify inflationary pressures, analysts warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349816/toilet-paper-travel-why-inflation-could-soon-hit-hongkongers-hard

[2026-04-13 10:29 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Months after Logan house set suburb record, it smashes past at auction

Snippet: A Brisbane home built for multi-generational living has defied a softening market and smashed its suburb record just 11 months after first setting it – this time fetching $3.2 million.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/months-after-logan-house-set-suburb-record-it-smashes-past-at-auction-20260413-p5znd7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 10:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil prices rise after the US says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday

Snippet: NEW YORK — Oil prices rose in early market trading Sunday after the U.S. said it would blockade Iranian ports beginning Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/13/news/oil-prices-rise-after-the-us-says-it-would-block-iranian-ports-starting-monday/2318719

[2026-04-13 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s reflation narrative under scrutiny as bond market signals caution

Snippet: Despite a pickup in inflation data, economists warn that commodity pressures, not underlying demand, are driving China’s price gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349701/chinas-reflation-narrative-under-scrutiny-bond-market-signals-caution?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China reflation bets waver as bond gains outpace sluggish equities

Snippet: Despite a pickup in inflation data, economists warn that commodity pressures, not underlying demand, are driving China’s price gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349701/chinas-reflation-narrative-under-scrutiny-bond-market-signals-caution

[2026-04-13 09:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia markets set for mixed open as oil surges after U.S. moves to blockade Iran ports

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Monday, as investors weigh a U.S. naval blockade on Iran's ports after talks between Washington and Tehran failed to produce an agreement to end the conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/asia-pacific-market-us-iran-talks-blockade-oil-prices.html

[2026-04-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese carmakers squeeze out Asian rivals in Europe as exports top 1 million units

Snippet: Surging EV shipments boost China’s market share at the expense of Japan and South Korea, while EU exports to China slump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3349794/chinese-carmakers-squeeze-out-asian-rivals-europe-exports-top-1-million-units?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese cars squeeze out Asian rivals in Europe as exports top 1 million

Snippet: Surging EV shipments boost China’s market share at the expense of Japan and South Korea, while EU exports to China slump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3349794/chinese-carmakers-squeeze-out-asian-rivals-europe-exports-top-1-million-units

[2026-04-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s EV battery king CATL powers up profits while EV makers struggle

Snippet: Consolidation, scale and technology advantages enhance pricing power as firm’s domestic market share hits 18-month high

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3349723/how-chinas-ev-battery-king-catl-powers-profits-while-ev-makers-struggle?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s EV battery king CATL powers up profits while EV makers struggle

Snippet: Consolidation, scale and technology advantages enhance pricing power as firm’s domestic market share hits 18-month high

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3349723/how-chinas-ev-battery-king-catl-powers-profits-while-ev-makers-struggle