[2026-03-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka to gain substantial economic and cultural dividends - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka stands to gain substantial economic and cultural dividends by strategically positioning its film industry to serve the global market, according to film director Dr. Arosha Fernando.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/business/970676/sri-lanka-to-gain-substantial-economic-and-cultural-dividends/

[2026-03-23 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka maintains growth momentum amid volatile global and domestic indicators - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s economy continued to demonstrate resilience in 2025, recording a steady growth rate of 5.0%, supported by contributions from all key sectors. According to the latest weekly economic highlights, industrial activity led the expansion with a robust 7.8% growth, while the services sector grew by 3.3% and agriculture recorded a modest increase of 1.4%.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/business/970679/sri-lanka-maintains-growth-momentum-amid-volatile-global-and-domestic-indicators/

[2026-03-23 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ADB President Masato Kanda here today - DailyNews

Snippet: Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda will arrive in Sri Lanka today on a three day official visit to discuss long-term development cooperation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/local/970953/adb-president-masato-kanda-here-today/

[2026-03-23 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: People’s Bank completes Rs. 25 Bn debenture issue - DailyNews

Snippet: People’s Bank has reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of Sri Lanka’s largest debenture issue, mobilizing Rs. 25 billion through a Basel III compliant, Tier 2, Unlisted, Rated, Unsecured, Subordinated, Redeemable Debenture.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/business/970682/peoples-bank-completes-rs-25-bn-debenture-issue/

[2026-03-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Seylan Bank introduces ‘3-day loan decision’ to help SMEs - DailyNews

Snippet: Seylan Bank PLC has introduced a new feature to its SME loans portfolio, offering loan decisions within three working days for facilities below Rs. 25 million, once the required documentation is submitted.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/business/970644/seylan-bank-introduces-3-day-loan-decision-to-help-smes/

[2026-03-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HNB introduces ‘The Happiness Card’ for New Way of Living - DailyNews

Snippet: HNB PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has rolled out its Happiness Cards campaign, bringing together a new positioning and way of living with seasonal savings, flexible payment options and lifestyle benefits through a card proposition built around what matters most to cardholders during the season.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/business/970650/hnb-introduces-the-happiness-card-for-new-way-of-living/

[2026-03-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: People’s Bank leading Lanka’s digital banking revolution - DailyNews

Snippet: People’s Bank has solidified its position as the vanguard of financial technology in Sri Lanka, by aggressively expanding its digital ecosystem.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/business/970653/peoples-bank-leading-lankas-digital-banking-revolution/

[2026-03-23 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CDB Champions Women Entrepreneurs through CAN Market partnership - DailyNews

Snippet: In a strong move to empower women entrepreneurs reflecting the IWD 2026 theme ‘Give to Gain’, Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) reinforced its commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs and sustainable local businesses by partnering with The Creative Isle (Pvt) Ltd for the International Women’s Day edition of CAN Market.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/business/970656/cdb-champions-women-entrepreneurs-through-can-market-partnership/

[2026-03-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China has advantages to achieve its 2026 GDP growth target - Justin Lin Yifu - DailyNews

Snippet: China’s GDP growth target of 4.5-5 percent is realistic and achievable, as the economy has significant advantages in multiple aspects, Justin Lin Yifu, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and dean of the Institute of New Structural Economics at Peking University, told the Global Times in a recent interview.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/world/970564/china-has-advantages-to-achieve-its-2026-gdp-growth-target-justin-lin-yifu/

[2026-03-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President discusses global energy crisis, impact on SL economy with party leaders - DailyNews

Snippet: A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and party leaders was held in Parliament on Friday (20).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/local/970738/president-discusses-global-energy-crisis-impact-on-sl-economy-with-party-leaders/

[2026-03-23 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Iran war's damage to economy could worsen yet markets remain complacent

Snippet: The International Energy Agency says this is the greatest "supply disruption in the history of the global oil market". (Reuters: Vivek Prakash)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-23/energy-crisis-oil-price-iran-war-share-markets/106483532

[2026-03-23 05:25 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set for more losses as oil prices jump

Snippet: Another climb for oil prices shook stock markets, as hopes collapsed for a possible cut to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-for-heavy-losses-as-oil-prices-jump-20260323-p5rmjb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-23 05:04 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Albanese steps in on fuel supply as Coalition calls for Russian sanctions pause

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will use his weight to push Asian countries to keep supplying oil to Australia as the Coalition proposes dropping sanctions on Russian fertiliser to avoid a food inflation should the Strait of Hormuz remain blocked.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-steps-in-on-fuel-supply-as-coalition-calls-for-russian-sanctions-pause-20260322-p5rmg8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-23 04:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges allies to pressure Russia ahead of US talks

Snippet: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged allies to keep up sanctions pressure on Russia’s economy ahead of a second day of talks between Ukraine and United States officials on ways to end the more-than-four-year Russia-Ukraine war.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/22/ukraines-zelenskyy-urges-allies-to-pressure-russia-ahead-of-us-talks

[2026-03-23 02:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: The economy has a Strait of Hormuz deadline for Trump: Two weeks

Snippet: With oil prices at levels not seen in years and global business supply chains across sectors of the economy shut down by the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, faith in the C-suite that the worst isn't yet to come is being tested. On Friday, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said he is planning for $175 oil, and for an oil price that remains above $100 through 2027.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/22/iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-trump-oil-prices-economy.html

[2026-03-23 02:24 UTC+10:00] [West Bank] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Israeli settlers carry out series of West Bank attacks as security forces stand by

Snippet: Witnesses describe coordinated raids in which homes and vehicles were set on fire and several Palestinians injured

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/22/israeli-settlers-carry-out-series-of-west-bank-attacks-as-security-forces-stand-by

[2026-03-23 01:27 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: High-speed rail tickets selling fast as Hongkongers opt for short-haul trips amid war

Snippet: With war raging in the Middle East, tickets for mainland Chinese destinations are being snapped up

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347502/high-speed-rail-tickets-selling-fast-hongkongers-opt-short-haul-trips-amid-war

[2026-03-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Does China need world-leading forex reserves? Globalising yuan revives debate

Snippet: As Chinese currency ‘becomes more adopted globally’, report says it can replace many functions of a foreign exchange stockpile

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347335/global-use-yuan-expands-questions-resurface-about-chinas-world-leading-forex-reserves

[2026-03-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Major events help lift Brisbane’s tourism economy to record $17 billion

Snippet: Brisbane’s visitor economy reached a record $17 billion in 2025, driven by a surge in international spending and strong domestic demand, according to new tourism data.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/major-events-help-lift-brisbane-s-tourism-economy-to-record-17-billion-20260322-p5rmgf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-23 00:51 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong arts hub strengthens global links with 12 new partnerships

Snippet: West Kowloon Cultural District Authority signs MOUs with 12 international institutions from Australia, the UK, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347496/hong-kong-arts-hub-strengthens-global-links-12-new-partnerships

[2026-03-22 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Globe fiber subscribers grow by 43 percent

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Globe has continuously strengthened its position as a leading enabler of the Philippines’ digital economy, with its fiber subscribers growing by 43 percent or 2.1-million in 2025 from 1.7-million the previous year, its president and CEO Carl Cruz said on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/22/business/globe-fiber-subscribers-grow-by-43-percent/2305057

[2026-03-22 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: The price of menstrual products is skyrocketing from inflation, tariffs

Snippet: Rising inflation and ever-changing tariff policies have led to higher prices across store shelves over the past few years, squeezing consumers' budgets.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/22/menstrual-products-tampons-feminine-care-prices-inflation.html

[2026-03-22 22:46 UTC+10:00] [Qwen] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai credits China’s AI edge to power grid, open-source models

Snippet: Investment in power and open-source models, plus industrial depth, highlights China’s vast potential for AI applications, Joe Tsai says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347485/alibaba-chairman-joe-tsai-credits-chinas-ai-edge-power-grid-open-source-models

[2026-03-22 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Wealthy consumers are turning to jewelry as an investment, especially colored gemstones

Snippet: When the gavel came down in December, Christie's had set a record that created a buzz in the auction world.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/22/wealthy-consumers-invest-in-jewelry-amid-rising-uncertainty-market-volatility.html

[2026-03-22 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli settlers rampage across West Bank torching homes and cars

Snippet: Dozens of Israeli settlers rampaged across the occupied West Bank overnight on Saturday, torching cars and houses.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-settlers-rampage-across-west-bank-torching-homes-and-cars

[2026-03-22 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Prediction markets’ latest ‘Wild West’ accusations: Users are getting suckered by insider trading

Snippet: Hours before US and Israeli forces killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a bet that would result in a $553,000 pay off was placed on the prediction market website Polymarket.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/22/us-news/prediction-markets-latest-wild-west-accusations-users-are-getting-suckered-by-insider-trading/

[2026-03-22 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli settlers rampage across West Bank torching homes and cars

Snippet: Dozens of Israeli settlers rampaged across the occupied West Bank overnight on Saturday, torching cars and houses.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-settlers-rampage-across-west-bank-torching-homes-and-cars

[2026-03-22 21:58 UTC+10:00] [Asian market] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong vows to boost green finance and innovation role for sustainable growth

Snippet: Finance chief Paul Chan says Hong Kong will channel capital and innovation into the global green transition for carbon-neutral development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347481/hong-kong-vows-boost-green-finance-and-innovation-role-sustainable-growth

[2026-03-22 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BAP elects first female president, eyes for a resilient financial system

Snippet: ANA Maria Aboitiz-Delgado, president and CEO of Union Bank of the Philippines, has been elected president of the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP), becoming the first woman to lead the group in its nearly 80-year history.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/22/tmt-newswire/bap-elects-first-female-president-eyes-for-a-resilient-financial-system/2304917

[2026-03-22 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Govt allows sale of low-grade fuel

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — As part of efforts to ease the impact of the Middle East war on the Philippines, the Department of Energy (DOE) on Sunday said it is temporarily allowing the sale of lower-grade fuel in the local market.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/22/news/govt-allows-sale-of-low-grade-fuel/2305003

[2026-03-22 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Israeli settlers attack Palestinian villages in West Bank violence

Snippet: This is a locator map of Israel and the Palestinian Territories. (AP Photo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-west-bank-settlers-9ded87da79b032cff60ddd8797846f0e

[2026-03-22 20:53 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong firms face profit squeeze as US importers cut orders amid oil crisis

Snippet: City’s business leaders also say government should bolster ties with Central Asia and Asean nations to diversify market risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347479/hong-kong-firms-face-profit-squeeze-us-importers-cut-orders-amid-oil-crisis

[2026-03-22 19:24 UTC+10:00] [China Development Forum] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: International capital flowing to China as investors seek certainty during Iranian conflict

Snippet: Conflict in the Middle East and growing global turbulence following US-Israeli strikes against Iran has seen foreign investors look to China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347470/international-capital-flowing-china-investors-seek-certainty-during-iranian-conflict

[2026-03-22 18:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BIS executive committee member tapped as Bank of Korea governor

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung tapped Shin Hyun-song, an executive committee member of the Bank for International Settlements, as the new governor of the Bank of Korea, Cheong Wa Dae announced Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699870

[2026-03-22 17:49 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Rail union calls for free public transport as fuel crisis continues

Snippet: The main transport workers' union in NSW has called on the state government to scrap fares on public transport as more people ditch cars due to the rising cost of petrol.With diesel reaching above $3 a litre in some parts of the country, and unleaded not too far behind, more people are using public transport to commute to and from work.With higher inflation and interest rates also contributing to cost-of-living pressures, the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) believes public

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/free-public-transport-sydney-nsw-fuel-crisis-australia/2979dce3-7e29-4865-9d01-62c803b02d90

[2026-03-22 17:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: End of treasury stock? Korea Inc. faces new rules, new risks

Snippet: Samsung, SK, Hyundai Motor and LG lead trillion-won share cancellations as new law boosts returns but weakens takeover defenses

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699857

[2026-03-22 17:29 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: China vows more open economy in bid to boost confidence

Snippet: March 22, 2026 17:29 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/china-vows-more-open-economy-in-bid-to-boost-confidence/

[2026-03-22 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC vows to keep investing in China amid global tensions as new trade corridors emerge

Snippet: HSBC’s CEO said financial institutions needed to ‘keep up’ with the rapid expansion of Chinese companies on their journey to ‘go global’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3347465/hsbc-vows-keep-investing-china-amid-global-tensions-new-trade-corridors-emerge

[2026-03-22 17:22 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Finance chief urges Hong Kong to enhance global standing amid shifting geopolitics

Snippet: Paul Chan calls on the city to ‘seize the moment’ by deepening integration with mainland China and expanding its bridge role to the West

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347464/finance-chief-urges-hong-kong-enhance-global-standing-amid-shifting-geopolitics

[2026-03-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Global economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘The stakes are enormous’: how a prolonged Iran war could shock the global economy

Snippet: Donald Trump’s ‘little excursion’ is likely to have long-term effects, from oil prices to inflation to growth, say experts

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/mar/22/iran-war-global-economy-donald-trump-oil-prices-inflation

[2026-03-22 16:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kospi’s blistering rally fuels bubble concerns as volatility spikes

Snippet: Retail-driven surge, sharp market swings raise risks, though valuations remain below long-term averages

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699840

[2026-03-22 16:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung chief heads to Beijing forum for second year

Snippet: Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong visited Beijing on Sunday to attend a high-level economic forum for a second straight year, as the company seeks to maintain ties in the key market amid rising US-China tensions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699837

[2026-03-22 16:45 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: How AI could make uni degrees less valuable

Snippet: March 22, 2026 — 4:45pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/how-ai-could-make-uni-degrees-less-valuable-20260318-p5p3de.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-22 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US-Israel war on Iran wipes $53 billion from global airline values

Snippet: The world’s largest airlines have lost about $53 billion in market value since the US-Israel war against Iran began, the Financial Times reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-israel-war-iran-wipes-53-billion-global-airline-values

[2026-03-22 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Casualties as Israeli settlers set fire to homes and cars in West Bank

Snippet: Israeli settlers burn Palestinian homes and vehicles in the occupied West Bank

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/22/casualties-as-israeli-settlers-set-fire-to-homes-and-cars-in-west-bank

[2026-03-22 15:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hana Financial launches youth support initiative ‘Youth Bridge’

Snippet: Hana Financial Group said Sunday it has signed a four-way agreement with the Federation of Korean Industries, the Korea Youth Counseling & Welfare Institute and the Korean Educational Broadcasting System to launch a social contribution project, “Youth Bridge.”

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699805

[2026-03-22 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Nonprofits, unions and airports feed TSA officers as shutdown drags

Snippet: TSA agents are facing financial pressures during an ongoing government funding lapse — the third shutdown in fewer than six months that has forced the officers who screen airport passengers and luggage to keep working without pay. At least two airports have set up gift card donation boxes to help out.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tsa-lines-airport-shutdown-food-banks-a1e52ca10557f4f70c1360e878567b4b

[2026-03-22 13:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK On eyes US ESS deals as data center demand surges

Snippet: SK On is in talks with multiple North American clients to supply more than 10 gigawatt-hours of energy storage system batteries, as it ramps up its presence in the fast-growing market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699769

[2026-03-22 12:36 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Premier Li Qiang calls for a global pledge to open up, while ‘power politics’ runs rampant

Snippet: Li’s opening address to China Development Forum indirectly rebukes US as he states protectionism is no ‘panacea’ for solving problems

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347456/premier-li-qiang-calls-global-pledge-open-while-power-politics-runs-rampant

[2026-03-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Upcoming inflation data to show calm before the storm

Snippet: March 22, 2026 12:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/upcoming-inflation-data-to-show-calm-before-the-storm/