Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-22 16:45 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: March 22, 2026 — 4:45pm
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[2026-03-22 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
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.
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[2026-03-22 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Israeli settlers burn Palestinian homes and vehicles in the occupied West Bank
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[2026-03-22 15:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.”
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[2026-03-22 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
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.
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[2026-03-22 13:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-03-22 12:36 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Li’s opening address to China Development Forum indirectly rebukes US as he states protectionism is no ‘panacea’ for solving problems
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[2026-03-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 22, 2026 12:00 | News
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[2026-03-22 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Emerging Market galloped around the outside of four horses during the final three furlongs to win the $1 million Louisiana Derby by a head over Pavlovian on Saturday, earning the Chad Brown-trained horse enough Kentucky Derby qualifying points to enter the opening race of the Triple Crown.
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[2026-03-22 09:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy SeriesHow China’s traditional powerhouses are handling its economic transformationAs China undergoes a sweeping economic transition, its powerhouses of yesteryear must adapt or risk falling behind, as traditional industries become less reliable growth drivers. In this series, we explore three representative areas of the country as they attempt to navigate this rapidly changing environment.
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[2026-03-22 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City at heart of Yangtze River Delta region sees new tech dreams emerge as old ones based on mass production of electronics fade
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[2026-03-22 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Crews in the town of Lockhart River spent much of Saturday cleaning up. (Supplied: Wayne Butcher)
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[2026-03-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The Brisbane backyard will be squeezed out as suburban neighbourhoods become more contained and the city finally sheds its sleepy tag to become a true 24-hour economy.
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[2026-03-22 06:01 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The political and economic fallout from the Iran war provides an opportunity for the Albanese government to finally get with the program
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[2026-03-22 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Sky Farm, the home of the late Australian polo legend Sinclair Hill and his wife, Wendy, near Nowra, has hit the market with a price guide of $11.5 million to $12.5 million.
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[2026-03-22 00:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Young Americans are increasingly finding themselves shut out of the housing market as rising debt levels and lingering affordability pressures reshape the path to homeownership.
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[2026-03-22 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Gov. Kathy Hochul is finally admitting that the “climate” law she’s long supported is toxic to New York’s economy and to “affordability” — but she only wants to delay the death sentence.
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[2026-03-21 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Canada may have some competition becoming the 51st state.
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[2026-03-21 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: A jury has found Elon Musk liable for defrauding investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company for $44 billion. But it absolved him of some fraud allegations, finding that he did not "scheme" to mislead investors.
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[2026-03-21 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: A new looming threat to international shipping and the global economy.
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[2026-03-21 20:32 UTC+10:00] [John Lee Ka-chiu] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some pilot projects are set to launch in the first half of the year, transport chief Mable Chan says
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[2026-03-21 20:32 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Lawrence (not his real name) was recruited into what Filipino security officials say was an espionage scheme by Chinese nationals — one that targeted young government workers with financial needs and access to sensitive security information.
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[2026-03-21 19:37 UTC+10:00] [GrowthRing & Supply] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Our city’s distinctive arts and culture DNA makes it the perfect home for this global convergence of style, trainers, music,’ tourism chief Rosanna Law says
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[2026-03-21 17:25 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Environment minister says policy aims to allow public to monitor oil price changes more accurately
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[2026-03-21 16:30 UTC+10:00] [John Paolo Rivera] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With diesel in the triple digits amid the Iran war, Filipinos brace for a domino effect on rice, electricity and basic household necessities
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[2026-03-21 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Amina Bank] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With its regulatory clarity and superconnector edge, the city is drawing global crypto firms as it emerges as a premier Web3 hub
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[2026-03-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Cathay Pacific Airways] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Surging jet fuel prices are pushing airlines – including several Chinese carriers – to raise fares, with a warning of 9 per cent price rises
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[2026-03-21 13:00 UTC+10:00] [China Development Forum] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nearly 80 executives from foreign firms, with those from the US making up the largest group, will attend the two-day forum
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[2026-03-21 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Financial Services Development Council] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Proposed rule change aims to encourage more applications, but what about transparency and document quality concerns?
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[2026-03-21 11:55 UTC+10:00] [US Treasury] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US says the move will bring 140 million barrels of oil to markets, even as Iran says it has no surplus crude to sell globally
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[2026-03-21 11:54 UTC+10:00] [Elon Musk] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: California jurors hand win to investors who sued billionaire saying he publicly disparaged social media platform in 2022
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[2026-03-21 11:04 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says move will bring 140m barrels to market but insists Tehran will not benefit
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[2026-03-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Operators are smuggling untaxed petrol into Hong Kong and selling it to car owners via coded WhatsApp messages
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[2026-03-21 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Fever guard Caitlin Clark and other stars under rookie-scale contracts are due for major paydays even without hitting the free agency market.
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[2026-03-21 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The event helps showcase the progress made on attracting talented professionals to the city as it evolves beyond its financial centre role
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[2026-03-21 07:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Another climb for oil prices sent the U.S. stock market sharply lower, as hopes collapsed for a possible cut to interest rates by the Federal Reserve.
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[2026-03-21 07:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left, and outgoing Finance Minister Fernando Haddad shake hands during a ceremony announcing Haddad’s candidacy for governor of Sao Paulo state in the October elections, in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
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[2026-03-21 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A massive pool of US housing wealth is heading toward an uncertain future, and it could quietly reshape the market along the way.
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[2026-03-21 04:03 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-21 03:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: There’s growing unrest in Cuba as the communist government struggles to deal with island-wide blackouts and a collapsing economy. As President Donald Trump alludes to change on the island, the Cuban community in Miami is left wondering what is next.
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[2026-03-21 03:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: JPMorgan is reportedly using computer tracking to monitor junior bankers’ hours — comparing their self-reported time sheets with internal data to catch underreporting amid ongoing concerns about Wall Streeters working themselves past the point of exhaustion.
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[2026-03-21 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE proposal of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) to transition to a three-term school calendar starting next school year has been approved by the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev).
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[2026-03-21 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-21 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-21 02:00 UTC+10:00] [China Minsheng Bank] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: More than doubling the number of institutions using digital yuan in day-to-day operations, China is deepening the currency's role in its financial system
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[2026-03-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry examine the fuel crisis and whether the Australian public will blame the Albanese government for the growing economic fallout from Trump’s war on Iran.
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[2026-03-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Three weeks into the US-Israeli war of choice in Iran, Labor is warning of financial pain. But the economic cost isn’t the only risk here
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[2026-03-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry examine the fuel crisis and whether the Australian public will blame the Albanese government for the growing economic fallout from Trump’s war on Iran.
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[2026-03-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [financial data] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The draft finance law, released by the Ministry of Justice, central bank and three other regulators, will solicit feedback until April 19
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[2026-03-21 00:32 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: InvestHK director general says more firms using Dubai as a hub have shifted to the city to diversify risk because of conflict
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