Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-08 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: When it opened 40 years ago, the bank’s new headquarters was the most expensive building in the world
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[2026-04-08 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Hongkong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: When it opened 40 years ago, the bank’s new headquarters was the most expensive building in the world
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[2026-04-08 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The new regulation makes protecting China’s supply chains a national security issue – and allows Beijing to punish any entities that threaten them
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[2026-04-08 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The new regulation makes protecting China’s supply chains a national security issue – and allows Beijing to punish any entities that threaten them
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[2026-04-08 19:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
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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[2026-04-08 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rising fertiliser costs and fuel rationing have affected farmers’ productivity, but Myanmar has little capital to replenish these stocks
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[2026-04-08 19:06 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rising fertiliser costs and fuel rationing have affected farmers’ productivity, but Myanmar has little capital to replenish these stocks
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[2026-04-08 18:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: A temporary U.S.-Iran ceasefire sparked a broad relief rally across assets on Wednesday, but experts warned that any deal concerning lasting peace will be complicated by a major trust deficit.
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[2026-04-08 18:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A special counsel team on Wednesday sought a 15-year prison term for former first lady Kim Keon Hee, appealing a lower court ruling that convicted her of taking bribes from the Unification Church but acquitted her of involvement in a stock manipulation scheme and of illegally receiving opinion polling data for free.
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[2026-04-08 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Today’s imbalances go beyond exchange rates; they reflect concentrated technological investment in one economy and uneven risks in others
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[2026-04-08 18:30 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Today’s imbalances go beyond exchange rates; they reflect concentrated technological investment in one economy and uneven risks in others
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[2026-04-08 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Survey by professional services firm shows number of companies expected to widely adopt technology is up from 2025 figure of 8 per cent
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[2026-04-08 18:20 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Survey by professional services firm shows number of companies expected to widely adopt technology is up from 2025 figure of 8 per cent
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[2026-04-08 18:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hanwha Corp. said Wednesday it will participate in a rights offering by Hanwha Solutions worth about 2.4 trillion won ($1.63 billion), backing the affiliate’s efforts to strengthen its financial position and growth capacity.
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[2026-04-08 17:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire is set to visit South Korea next week for a series of high-level meetings with cryptocurrency exchanges and financial institutions, as the issuer of US coin, or USDC, looks to expand its footprint in the local market, according to a report by Herald Business on Wednesday.
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[2026-04-08 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL, a leading global technology company, announced the official launch of its new air conditioner smart factory in Guangzhou recently. The event coincides with the company's manufacture of its 100 millionth air conditioner unit since 2021, a milestone highlighting TCL's dedication to innovation and its growth in the global market.
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[2026-04-08 17:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Samsung Electronics’ record-breaking first-quarter earnings have lifted the combined market capitalization of its group affiliates to nearly 1,600 trillion won ($1.08 trillion), underscoring the company’s dominant role in Korea’s equity market.
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[2026-04-08 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Lebanon is seeking urgent clarity on whether it's part of the ceasefire pausing the Iran war, its economy minister told CNBC, adding it was getting "mixed signals."
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[2026-04-08 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: AI push, inclusive finance model drive expansion beyond Southeast Asia
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[2026-04-08 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Stock markets in the UAE rose on Wednesday, as a dramatic de-escalation in the US-Israeli war on Iran and the growing prospect of permanent peace deal buoyed investor sentiment.
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[2026-04-08 16:08 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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[2026-04-08 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Madeline Kenney about all things Liberty and WNBA.
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[2026-04-08 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Moratorium planned for May 1 but going out to sea already untenable for most fishermen as sector leader warns fish supply likely to fall
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[2026-04-08 15:47 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Moratorium planned for May 1 but going out to sea already untenable for most fishermen as sector leader warns fish supply likely to fall
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[2026-04-08 15:46 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Two champion Sri Lankan shuttlers Viren Nettasinghe and Ranithma Liyanage had to make tough battles on the opening day of the Bank of Ningbo Badminton Asia Championship which commenced in Ningbo, China yesterday. The tournament will be worked off until April 12.
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[2026-04-08 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- HD Hyundai Co., South Korea's leading shipbuilding conglomerate, said Wednesday it will offer raw materials and financial support to its small and mid-sized partner companies to help them cope with supply disruptions stemming from ongoing Middle East tensions.
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[2026-04-08 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Sky News
Snippet: While oil and gas supply issues are set to remain, for now, the stock market reaction has been massive.
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[2026-04-08 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: India's key policy rate sits at a near four-year low, as the U.S.-Iran war and rising energy prices cast uncertainty over the country's economy. © Reuters
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[2026-04-08 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: India's central bank on Wednesday held benchmark interest rates at 5.25% as strong growth allows it room to keep policy tight at a time when the Iran war has raised inflation risk.
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[2026-04-08 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average surges after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)
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[2026-04-08 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SHANGHAI, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the commissioning of its 136,000-square-meter Smart Energy Center, Sigenergy has officially launched its inaugural utility-scale PV inverter. By integrating high-density hardware with millisecond-level control algorithms and AI-driven analytics, the solution addresses the industry's shift toward simplified system architectures and granular management for large-scale projects.
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[2026-04-08 14:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: LX Hausys is stepping up its global expansion by showcasing products at major trade shows across Europe, the US and Asia, as it seeks new growth amid rising costs and shifting market conditions.
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[2026-04-08 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ministry says 11.5% growth in personal income tax revenue partly driven by ‘significant rise in income from share transfers and dividends’
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[2026-04-08 14:00 UTC+10:00] [tax evasion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ministry says 11.5% growth in personal income tax revenue partly driven by ‘significant rise in income from share transfers and dividends’
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[2026-04-08 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bond market sentiment improved for May amid expectations that inflationary pressures will ease and the Korean won will strengthen against the U.S. dollar, a poll showed Wednesday.
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[2026-04-08 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — Oil prices plunged below $100 a barrel and Asia markets and US stock futures jumped after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-08 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Ed Curran works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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[2026-04-08 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: A 2-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran triggered a relief rally across risk assets, sending stocks higher and oil tumbling, while persistent demand for gold and Treasurys pointed to a market still hedging against uncertainty.
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[2026-04-08 13:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The South Korean government said Wednesday that its proposal to tighten safety rules on portable lithium battery charging devices aboard aircraft has been adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization and standardized globally, to take effect April 20.
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[2026-04-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: For many people, the economics of global trade can feel like an abstraction. Memorandums of understanding, comprehensive economic partnership agreements and business verticals – all can seem disconnected from the day-to-day realities of paying rent, buying groceries or filling a petrol tank.
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[2026-04-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The world’s eyes are on the conflict in Iran. As it drags on, the threat of an energy crisis intensifies by the day. Investors can’t tear their eyes away, with global stock markets plunged into volatility.
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[2026-04-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- Household loans extended by South Korean banks rose for the first time in four months in March despite tight regulations, as lending linked to stock investment grew amid a market correction, data showed Wednesday.
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[2026-04-08 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The upgrade decision by FTSE would put Vietnam on par with China, India, the Philippines and Indonesia. (File photo by Suzu Takahashi)
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[2026-04-08 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The country’s economic growth is expected to remain subdued this year amid the heightened Middle East conflict, the World Bank said.
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[2026-04-08 12:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday called for South Korea and Japan to work together, such as at the UN level, to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing deepening supply disruptions from the war against Iran that are affecting the global economy.
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[2026-04-08 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday called for South Korea and Japan to work together, such as at the U.N. level, to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing deepening supply disruptions from the war against Iran that are affecting the global economy.
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[2026-04-08 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: California - which spends nearly 40% of taxpayer revenue ($95.5 billion, not including federal funds) on social services that's rife with fraud - and which spends roughly 25% of its $95.5 billion Medi-Cal budget (free healthcare) on illegal immigrants, is in the midst of a massive population exodus due to housing affordability, crime, taxes, wildfires, parental rights, and homelessness.
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[2026-04-08 12:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Market volatility caused by the monthlong crisis in the Middle East has been delivering a limited impact on financial companies, the financial regulator said Wednesday, adding that it is still closely monitoring risk factors.
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[2026-04-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Government expects to set up fully owned firm by end of year, with CEO and board appointments set for second and third quarters, official Kevin Choi says
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[2026-04-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Government expects to set up fully owned firm by end of year, with CEO and board appointments set for second and third quarters, official Kevin Choi says
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