Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-06 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the implications of China’s five-year plan on Southeast Asia, and AI and journalism
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[2026-04-06 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Senior figures in the garment industry -- a lynchpin of the Bangladeshi economy -- say an Iran war-linked price surge has "already kicked in." © Reuters
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[2026-04-06 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: As demand grows for everything from lightsabers to costumes, experts explain what makes a film prop valuable – and why the market is only just getting started
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[2026-04-06 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A production line at a Skoda Auto factory in Ha Long in Vietnam's northeast. The global energy crisis is threatening the prospects of the country's booming manufacturing sector. © AP
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[2026-04-06 12:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Currency traders watch monitors at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, April 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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[2026-04-06 12:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: An Asia-based economic surveillance organization said Monday that South Korea's economy is expected to expand 1.9 percent this year, supported by solid semiconductor demand and government stimulus spending.
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[2026-04-06 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- An Asia-based economic surveillance organization said Monday that South Korea's economy is expected to expand 1.9 percent this year, supported by solid semiconductor demand and government stimulus spending.
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[2026-04-06 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BANGKOK, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chulalongkorn University researchers have developed a breakthrough recycling technology that transforms discarded fishing nets into high-value filament for 3D printing, offering a practical solution to marine waste while supporting a circular economy and coastal livelihoods.
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[2026-04-06 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Higher airfares and fierce regional competition may blunt impact of new policy, analysts say
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[2026-04-06 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: A host of benefits and the state pension are rising as the new financial year begins, including more money for larger families on universal credit.
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[2026-04-06 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Goldman Sachs’ chief Asia-Pacific economist says worst is over in terms of property slump’s impact on China’s economic growth
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[2026-04-06 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Goldman Sachs’ chief Asia-Pacific economist says worst is over in terms of property slump’s impact on China’s economic growth
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[2026-04-06 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Bursa Malaysia, the country's stock exchange, is expected to play a key role in the new capital market master plan published by the securities regulator. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Yuki Kohara and Akira Kodaka)
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[2026-04-06 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Tensions in the Middle East due to the U.S.-Iran war and elevated oil prices continued to impact the stock market this week. Investors with a long-term investment horizon should look beyond near-term challenges and capitalize on the ongoing volatility to pick stocks trading at attractive valuations.
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[2026-04-06 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: As a parent of millennials, I can see firsthand the reality described in a recent Barron’s commentary by Randall W. Forsyth: the financial anxiety many younger Americans feel is not misplaced pessimism. It is a rational response to an economy that increasingly feels stacked against them. The traditional markers of stability, especially homeownership, have moved further out of reach.
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[2026-04-06 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has announced measures to manage public expenditure in response to the ongoing energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East, aiming to ease pressure on the national economy while maintaining essential public services.
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[2026-04-06 05:48 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s weekly economic indicators presented by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) a mixed outlook during the week ending April 2, 2026, with a slight uptick in inflation, continued expansion in private sector credit, and persistent external sector pressures, according to the latest “Highlights of the Week” report.
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[2026-04-06 05:46 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The United Kingdom’s revised Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), effective from January 2026, presents a clear opportunity for Sri Lanka’s apparel sector. It is particularly significant for small and medium-sized exporters, offering them a stronger footing in a key market.
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[2026-04-06 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: More than 27,000 families have been displaced in Afghanistan since Pakistani strikes began in late February, the Taliban Economy Minister Din Mohammad Haneef, said on Thursday, as cross-border fighting continues and diplomatic efforts show little immediate progress.
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[2026-04-06 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Receives ‘Distinguished Recognition in the Profession of Management Accounting’ award for excellence in management accounting and financial stewardship
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[2026-04-06 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Forbes Marshall Lanka, a market leader in steam engineering and energy conservation solutions in Sri Lanka, has won the Gold Flame in the Energy Efficiency Improvement category of the Best Energy Services Company Award at the Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards 2025.
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[2026-04-06 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Banking & finance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Savers are having to jump through hoops to get the full benefit of interest rate rises as the country’s major banks keep their base rates unchanged, even after the Reserve Bank’s recent moves.
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[2026-04-06 04:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Global financial platform Marex is on the move. The firm will leave 2 Grand Central Tower for Rudin’s 560 Lexington Ave., where it will have 39,552 square feet. The asking rent was $84 per square foot.
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[2026-04-06 03:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Jewish settlers allegedly burned a chicken coop and trucks belonging to Palestinian residents from the West Bank, and also attacked and seriously injured a Palestinian villager, Hebrew media reported on Sunday.
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[2026-04-06 02:29 UTC+10:00] [Bank of Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Ultra-low rates turned the yen into easy cash for bankers. But the carry trade now binds global markets to decisions in Tokyo
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[2026-04-06 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-06 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-06 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Electric vehicles] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Stock of used EVs runs low as oil crunch increases enthusiasm for electric vehicles
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[2026-04-06 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Science] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Grey-market injectable peptides – a category of substances with obscure, alphanumeric names such as BPC-157, GHK-Cu, or TB-500 – have developed a devoted following among biohackers and health optimisers.
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[2026-04-05 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Portsmouth chairman Michael Eisner (left) has warned a disaster is looming for the Championship with Sheffield Wednesday and Leicester City in particular suffering financial turmoil
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[2026-04-05 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Kiryat Shmona Magistrate's Court indicted a 51-year-old West Bank resident for extortion by threats, impersonation, including of a fighter pilot and Mossad agent, respectively, and entering Israel illegally, Israel Police reported on Sunday.
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[2026-04-05 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — THE biggest cash pot ever in Philippine cycling history of P12 million will be up for grabs in the 2026 MPTC Tour of Luzon (ToL) with the rider wearing the yellow jersey at the end of the 14-stage race bringing home P1 million and the team that stands atop the podium rejoicing its way to the bank with P2 million.
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[2026-04-05 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Celtics and Raptors are both teams gearing up for the NBA Playoffs; those looking to stock DFS value on their Sunday tipoff can use the Sleeper Fantasy promo code NYPBONUS for $20 plus 100 percent deposit match up to $100.
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[2026-04-05 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rail operator says time needed for in-town check-in service at Hong Kong and Kowloon stations extended to 120 minutes before flight departure
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[2026-04-05 22:12 UTC+10:00] [Airport Express] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rail operator says time needed for in-town check-in service at Hong Kong and Kowloon stations extended to 120 minutes before flight departure
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[2026-04-05 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: I never thought I would write these words. As a mother, a wife, and an Israeli who has spent years watching our people try to build lives in the shadow of endless threats, I believed, perhaps naively, that after the horror of October 7, 2023, we would finally see the enemy for what it is.
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[2026-04-05 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Valero Texas Open’s final round marks the last licks before the Masters and if you’re looking to stock DFS value, Chalkboard Fantasy offers a 100 percent deposit match up to $100 with the Chalkboard promo code NYPOST.
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[2026-04-05 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Seasonal cat-themed artworks are stealing the limelight this Easter, tapping into the city’s booming ‘cat economy’
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[2026-04-05 20:44 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Cat Expo] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Seasonal cat-themed artworks are stealing the limelight this Easter, tapping into the city’s booming ‘cat economy’
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[2026-04-05 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE has been ranked among the world’s top 10 exporters for the first time, highlighting its growing role as a global trade hub despite mounting geopolitical headwinds.
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[2026-04-05 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Affluent Chinese consumers are expected to splurge, though a volatile property market and oil price shocks pose challenges, analysts say
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[2026-04-05 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Prada] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Affluent Chinese consumers are expected to splurge, though a volatile property market and oil price shocks pose challenges, analysts say
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[2026-04-05 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The Middle East war "presents a serious risk to Africa", the African Union and the African Development Bank (AfDB) said in a report seen by AFP Saturday.
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[2026-04-05 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Saudi Arabia's non-oil sector reported a decline in business activity in March, the first time in five-and-a-half years, amid disruption from the regional war.
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[2026-04-05 18:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Bank of Korea governor nominee Shin Hyun-song holds more than half of his assets overseas, with nearly all of his financial assets denominated in foreign currencies — a structure that is drawing scrutiny over possible conflicts of interest related to exchange rate policy, data showed Sunday.
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[2026-04-05 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Internet commenters retrofit the viral metaphor to US movies and TV to highlight financial and social insecurity
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[2026-04-05 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Internet commenters retrofit the viral metaphor to US movies and TV to highlight financial and social insecurity
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[2026-04-05 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- Renault Group aims to expand its lineup, increase market share and accelerate electrification in South Korea, the French carmaker's Chairman Francois Provost has said.
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[2026-04-05 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Once deemed a ‘ghost tower’ and a benchmark of unfinished projects, the 596-metre building’s state-backed revival reflects efforts to rebuild confidence in fragile market
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[2026-04-05 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Ping An Finance Centre] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Once deemed a ‘ghost tower’ and a benchmark of unfinished projects, the 596-metre building’s state-backed revival reflects efforts to rebuild confidence in fragile market
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