Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-03-21 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Latest data shows a persistent drop in US-bound shipments and rising European imports
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[2026-03-21 00:14 UTC+10:00] [Buddhist Association of China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prosecutors formally charge ‘CEO monk’ Shi Yongxin four months after his arrest following financial and sexual scandals
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[2026-03-20 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: British government borrowing costs surged to their highest since the 2008 financial crisis on Friday, as investors scrambled to price in rising inflation risks and a growing probability of interest rate hikes later this year.
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[2026-03-20 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Supply measures alone won't be enough to mitigate "the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market" amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East, the International Energy Agency warned on Friday.
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[2026-03-20 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: A Tunisian court on Thursday sentenced anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison on financial misconduct charges, a ruling her lawyer condemned as "shocking" and politically motivated, marking the latest crackdown on civil society in the North African country.
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[2026-03-20 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Around 20,000 seafarers are still stuck in the Gulf as Tehran reportedly charges at least one tanker about US$2 million to pass through the strait
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[2026-03-20 21:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Brokers now forecast multiple European Central Bank interest rate hikes this year as the specter of higher inflation and lower growth piles pressure on central banks to act.
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[2026-03-20 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Gold prices rebounded slightly on Friday, but silver prices sank further, after both metals suffered heavy selling pressure in the previous session.
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[2026-03-20 21:06 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nine men and four women, aged between 38 and 75, accused of using government app to funnel money through victims’ bank accounts
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[2026-03-20 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: U.S. Treasury yields edged slightly higher in early Friday trading as investors continue to navigate growing uncertainty over how the Middle East conflict is impacting the economy.
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[2026-03-20 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Angus Luk] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Home prices have fallen about 30 per cent from their 2021 peak, but recent data indicates a gradual recovery
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[2026-03-20 20:27 UTC+10:00] [Ministry of Commerce] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The island province has become a low-tax gateway and is ready to tap Hong Kong’s strengths in finance, research and other sectors, officials say
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[2026-03-20 20:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean shares closed higher Friday amid hopes the U.S. and Israel-led war against Iran, weighing heavily on global financial markets, may end sooner than expected.
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[2026-03-20 19:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Kakao Bank system glitch, Toss Bank FX error add to 163 failures at Korea’s internet-only banks in five years
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[2026-03-20 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: European stocks bounced back on Friday at the end of another tumultuous week, as oil prices eased and investors weighed the cautious tone struck by central banks across the continent in the previous session.
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[2026-03-20 18:49 UTC+10:00] [Global Risk-Reward Monitor] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-20 18:49 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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[2026-03-20 18:13 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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[2026-03-20 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox ESS, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, today announced it has been honored as one of the leading enterprises in 2026 Forbes China Pioneer Innovators in Industry Development Selection. The accolade, presented by Forbes China in partnership with Frost & Sullivan, recognizes companies that demonstrate outstanding innovation, industry leadership and market impact in the renewable energy sector.
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[2026-03-20 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-20 17:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The Bank of Japan has long stated that sustained levels of inflation will help it move ahead with policy normalization, after having ended the world's only negative interest rate regime in 2024.
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[2026-03-20 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Global volatility is threatening a pipeline of multibillion-dollar stock market listings in India, the world's busiest IPO market.
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[2026-03-20 17:35 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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[2026-03-20 17:35 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-20 16:26 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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[2026-03-20 16:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US chip giant Qualcomm Technologies underscored South Korea’s strategic importance as a global hub for technological innovation, highlighted its long-standing partnership with Samsung Electronics, along with its vision for the Korean market.
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[2026-03-20 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Anthony Matesic, left, and James Denaro work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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[2026-03-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Banchero Costa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China and South Korea dominate global production of vessels for carrying natural gas, but Japan now sees industry as key to its energy security
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[2026-03-20 15:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: LG Energy Solution CEO Kim Dong-myung said Friday the company plans to have its energy storage system business take up around 40 percent of its portfolio down the road, in line with efforts to meet market trends.
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[2026-03-20 15:29 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: President Jose Raul Mulino reportedly slams Panama Ports Company for accusing country of failing to file response to arbitration request
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[2026-03-20 15:18 UTC+10:00] [Energy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Government faces political fight as industry says mooted 25% levy on exports would hurt Australia’s economy and energy security
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[2026-03-20 14:58 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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[2026-03-20 14:46 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Australia’s largest petrol station operator is racing to lock in alternative fuel shipments from the United States and Europe but says it has more than enough stock on hand to meet demand even as some outlets struggle to keep up with panic buying and temporarily run dry.
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[2026-03-20 14:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The value of electronic payments in South Korea extended its upward trend to an all-time high in 2025, driven by steady growth in online transactions, central bank data showed Friday.
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[2026-03-20 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: An intense wave of missile activity was reported across Israel overnight from Thursday into Friday, with explosions heard near Jerusalem and sirens sounding across central areas, the Jordan Valley and the occupied West Bank.
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[2026-03-20 13:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean shares opened almost 1 percent higher Friday amid hopes the US and Israel-led war against Iran, weighing heavily on global financial markets, may end sooner than expected.
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[2026-03-20 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The man running to become California’s top financial auditor has slammed a $114 million wildlife crossing dubbed the ”bridge to nowhere” as just another example of wasted cash — and warned there is more pain to come for long-suffering taxpayers.
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[2026-03-20 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Sweat marks, shapeless designs and period concerns are among girls' frustrations with sports uniforms. (Adobe Stock: Louis-Paul)
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[2026-03-20 13:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's economy remains on a recovery path, but downside risks are increasing due to the situation in the Middle East, the finance ministry said Friday.
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[2026-03-20 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Washington’s rapid accumulation of sovereign debt sparks outcry, with some analysts questioning if Trump has the political will to cut the deficit
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[2026-03-20 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Developed with Microsoft, "Pera Coach" converses in English and different national languages to make financial services easier to understand for all Filipinos.
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[2026-03-20 10:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Textile experts recommend purchasing either 100 per cent cotton or linen sheets. (Adobe Stock)
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[2026-03-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-20 09:56 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 20, 2026 09:56 | News
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