[2026-03-16 15:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: APR’s Medicube enters India via Nykaa partnership

Snippet: APR said Monday that its flagship beauty brand Medicube has entered Nykaa, India’s largest beauty platform, marking a strategic partnership aimed at expanding its presence in the local market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695193

[2026-03-16 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US has succeeded in plunging Middle East into dangerous conflict

Snippet: Readers discuss the Middle East situation, helping young Hongkongers meet the AI challenge, and Hong Kong as an international city

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3346488/us-has-succeeded-plunging-middle-east-dangerous-conflict

[2026-03-16 14:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Why Trump has his sights on Iran's Kharg Island — and what it means for the oil market

Snippet: President Donald Trump's order to strike Iranian military assets on Kharg Island has thrust one of Tehran's most critical oil hubs into the center of the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/16/trump-iran-kharg-island-strikes-oil-exports.html

[2026-03-16 14:09 UTC+10:00] [Esso] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Courier SF Express imposes temporary fuel surcharges within Hong Kong and Macau

Snippet: China’s largest courier cites volatile global fuel prices for new HK$1 surcharge on local document and parcel deliveries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346700/courier-sf-express-imposes-temporary-fuel-surcharges-within-hong-kong-and-macau

[2026-03-16 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Mother was 'living beyond her means' during fake cancer scam, court hears

Snippet: An Adelaide mother previously pleaded guilty to 11 charges after she faked her son's cancer diagnosis. (Supplied)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-16/mother-faked-sons-cancer-diagnosis-to-ease-financial-stress/106459352

[2026-03-16 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pasig City to start P5,000 fuel aid payout for tricycle drivers

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City will begin releasing the P5,000 fuel subsidy for tricycle drivers this week under the national government’s financial assistance program for public utility vehicle drivers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/16/news/national/pasig-city-to-start-p5000-fuel-aid-payout-for-tricycle-drivers/2300398

[2026-03-16 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China's factory output and consumption beat forecasts, while property investment contraction slows

Snippet: China's economy started on a strong footing this year, with consumption and production both beating expectations as holiday spending and strong foreign demand provided an early boost.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/16/china-data-today-retail-sales-property-industrial-production.html

[2026-03-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [China data] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s economy starts 2026 strongly as retail sales, investment rise

Snippet: Before the Iran energy crisis and latest round of China-US trade talks, retail spending grew 2.8 per cent in January and February while fixed-asset investment increased 1.8 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3346697/chinas-economy-starts-2026-strongly-retail-sales-investment-rise

[2026-03-16 11:59 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump is holding the world hostage

Snippet: March 16, 2026 — 11:59am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/trump-is-holding-the-world-hostage-20260316-p5oarq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-16 11:48 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: ‘Dream holidays’ in disarray, trips diverted as travelers count cost of Iran war

Snippet: In the remote Western Australian town of Dardanup, accountant Natasha Earle and her family are feeling the financial pain of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Their "once-in-a-lifetime" five-week trip to Europe — booked last May on Emirates and taking them to London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna and Rome — has been upended by the conflict, and is costing roughly A$10,000 ($7,000) more as they reroute to avoid disruptions from drone and missile fire in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/16/holiday-travel-iran-war/

[2026-03-16 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump warns Nato faces 'very bad future' over Hormuz

Snippet: US President Donald Trump warned that Nato faces a “very bad future” if allies fail to help the United States secure shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, according to an interview with the Financial Times.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-warns-nato-faces-very-bad-future-over-hormuz

[2026-03-16 11:30 UTC+10:00] [United Arab Emirates] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 30% jump in demand for regional holidays among Hongkongers amid Middle East war

Snippet: Industry players say local travellers more cautious ahead of Easter holiday amid rising airfares and disrupted routes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346683/30-jump-demand-regional-holidays-among-hongkongers-amid-middle-east-war

[2026-03-16 11:30 UTC+10:00] [ByteDance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hopes of AI monetisation to boost China tech stocks amid war, market scares

Snippet: Chinese tech stocks prove steadier than regional and US peers, as frenzy over OpenClaw shows a possible way forward, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3346604/hopes-ai-monetisation-boost-china-tech-stocks-amid-war-market-scares

[2026-03-16 11:13 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Oil prices rise after Trump claims US ‘totally demolished’ Iran’s Kharg Island export hub

Snippet: Another weekend of violence compounded global market concerns over war in the Middle East, following US strikes on the vital oil hub

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/16/oil-prices-rise-after-trump-claims-us-totally-demolished-irans-vital-kharg-island-export-hub

[2026-03-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Fresh warning over risky financial advice targeting young Australians

Snippet: More than half of those surveyed said they trusted "finfluencers". Source: Getty / Cavan Images

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/concerns-young-australians-are-turning-to-influencers-artificial-intelligence-for-financial-advice/gc8vdjtt2

[2026-03-16 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong should work to ensure a steady fuel supply amid war in Iran

Snippet: While shielded by the national economy, the city needs to maintain an open, transparent market to deter abusive behaviour

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3346485/hong-kong-should-work-ensure-steady-fuel-supply-amid-war-iran

[2026-03-16 09:45 UTC+10:00] [ferry] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sustainable ferry services vital for Hongkongers on outlying islands

Snippet: The city must find an operation model that guarantees viable services without breaking the bank for island residents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3346487/sustainable-ferry-services-vital-hongkongers-outlying-islands

[2026-03-16 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran raises minimum wage by more than 60 percent

Snippet: Iran has announced a sharp increase in the national minimum wage as the country grapples with inflation and economic strain.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-raises-minimum-wage-more-60-percent

[2026-03-16 07:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California drivers say ‘yes, in my back yard’ for offshore oil

Snippet: California will finally begin pumping offshore oil again near Santa Barbara — saving our state’s economy from catastrophe.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/15/opinion/california-drivers-want-offshore-oil-to-bring-down-gas-prices/

[2026-03-16 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Yoo Choon-sik] What the weakening won may be signaling

Snippet: In April 2024, when the won’s exchange rate broke through the 1,400 mark against the dollar, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea at the time warned that a serious crisis was becoming reality and called an emergency meeting to press the government to respond. The message was unmistakable.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694597

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

Source: Daily News

Title: SEC Chairman highlights stronger regulatory framework and market development vision - DailyNews

Snippet: Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka, emphasized the importance of a robust regulatory framework and long-term market development while addressing the Second National Capital Markets Symposium organized by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/16/business/967189/sec-chairman-highlights-stronger-regulatory-framework-and-market-development-vision/

[2026-03-16 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Electric vehicle use rising in Sri Lanka as economy and environment benefit - DailyNews

Snippet: Chairman of New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Importers Association Mahinda Herath told the Daily News that the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in Sri Lanka is steadily increasing, reflecting a growing shift towards cleaner and more cost-efficient transportation. Industry data shows that EVs accounted for around 10 percent of passenger vehicle imports in 2025, highlighting the rapid adoption of electric mobility after the easing of vehicle import restrictions.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/16/business/967169/electric-vehicle-use-rising-in-sri-lanka-as-economy-and-environment-benefit/

[2026-03-16 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: How the Iran conflict is reshaping shipping and exposing Sri Lanka’s freight vulnerabilities - DailyNews

Snippet: The escalating conflict involving Iran in the Middle East is reverberating across global shipping lanes, triggering higher freight rates, rising insurance costs and growing uncertainty across international supply chains. For Sri Lanka, an island nation whose economy is closely tied to maritime trade, the crisis has begun to reshape logistics patterns, affect trade costs and highlight both strategic opportunities and long-standing gaps in the country’s freight capabilities.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/16/features/967311/how-the-iran-conflict-is-reshaping-shipping-and-exposing-sri-lankas-freight-vulnerabilities/

[2026-03-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HNB honoured with distinguished accolades at Effie Awards - DailyNews

Snippet: HNB PLC, a leading private bank in Sri Lanka, has been honoured with three distinguished accolades at the Effie Awards Sri Lanka 2026, reaffirming its position as a leader in creative, effective, and impactful marketing campaigns.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/16/business/968364/hnb-honoured-with-distinguished-accolades-at-effie-awards/

[2026-03-16 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bank of Ceylon Makes History as the Only Sri Lankan Bank in the World’s Top 500 Banking Brands 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: In a historic achievement that places Sri Lanka on the global banking map, Bank of Ceylon (BOC) the most valuable brand in Sri Lanka has been recognised as the only Sri Lankan bank ranked among the World’s Top 500 Banking Brands in 2026 by the internationally renowned brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/16/business/967128/bank-of-ceylon-makes-history-as-the-only-sri-lankan-bank-in-the-worlds-top-500-banking-brands-2026/

[2026-03-16 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Browns EV unveils fast-charging BAW E7 Pro electric vehicle - DailyNews

Snippet: Browns EV launched the fast-charging BAW E7 Pro electric vehicle to the Sri Lankan market recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/16/business/967152/browns-ev-unveils-fast-charging-baw-e7-pro-electric-vehicle/

[2026-03-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Index of Industrial Production up 4.4% - DailyNews

Snippet: Index of Industrial Production (IIP) increased by 4.4 per cent in January 2026 to 99.3 compared to January 2025, mainly contributed by the increases reported in the manufacture of Food products (10.6 per cent), wearing apparels (12.5 per cent) and other non-metallic mineral products (3.6 per cent), the Weekly Economic Indicators Report of the Central Bank said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/16/business/967244/index-of-industrial-production-up-4-4/

[2026-03-16 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NYC’s office market rebounding from weak February behind jumbo deals

Snippet: The office market rebounded from a slight February down-tick with a batch of jumbo deals in the first half of March.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/15/business/nycs-office-market-rebounding-from-weak-february-behind-jumbo-deals/

[2026-03-16 05:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Rising oil price and inflation fears make rate hike likely

Snippet: The war with Iran is affecting petrol prices and inflation will be next. (ABC News: John Gunn)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-16/iran-war-oil-price-interest-rate-inflation/106457068

[2026-03-16 05:50 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Initiative may be slipping away from US and Israel as Middle East crisis deepens

Snippet: There is little sign of imminent regime change in Iran as its blockade of strait of Hormuz shocks global economy

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/15/initiative-may-be-slipping-away-from-us-and-israel-as-middle-east-crisis-deepens

[2026-03-16 05:25 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to fall, Wall Street slumps as war with Iran keeps pressure on oil prices

Snippet: Wall Street’s losses deepened as the ongoing fallout from the war in Iran keeps pushing oil prices higher, ratcheting up inflationary pressure on the global economy.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-fall-wall-street-slumps-as-war-with-iran-keeps-pressure-on-oil-prices-20260316-p5oaq2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-16 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia's biodiversity report card omits fossil fuel support

Snippet: Fossil fuel financial support from the Australian government has been left out of its progress report on addressing biodiversity decline. (ABC News: Margaret Burin)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2026-03-16/australia-biodiversity-report-card-ignores-fossil-fuel-support/106432678

[2026-03-16 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The case for rapid-fire interest rate hikes is hardly watertight

Snippet: March 16, 2026 — 5:00am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/the-case-for-rapid-fire-interest-rate-hikes-is-hardly-watertight-20260312-p5o9rb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-16 04:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Bank stocks have been crushed this year. 2 of our names should weather the storm

Snippet: A trifecta of uncertainty — from the Iran war to AI disruption to private credit — is crushing financial stocks this year. While shares of Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo have been caught up in the downdraft, their businesses should be largely insulated from these headwinds. Nevertheless, Club stocks Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo have been painted with the same brush as the financial sector at large.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/15/bank-stocks-have-been-crushed-this-year-2-of-our-names-should-weather-the-storm.html

[2026-03-16 04:33 UTC+10:00] [Scott Bessent] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-China trade talks: low-key start to negotiations after first meeting in Paris

Snippet: Discussions expected to focus on trade, investment and rare earths ahead of crucial Xi-Trump summit later this month in Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346687/us-china-trade-talks-low-key-start-negotiations-after-first-meeting-paris

[2026-03-16 04:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tiny LI home with no bedroom lists for ‘budget-friendly’ $330K as experts lament affordability crisis

Snippet: A tiny house without even a single bedroom just hit the market for $330,000 on Long Island — but it’s less of a bargain and more of a dismal benchmark, according to locals and experts.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/15/us-news/tiny-li-home-with-no-bedroom-lists-for-ridiculous-330k/

[2026-03-16 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Middle East conflict tests PH economy and politics

Snippet: THE escalating conflict in the Middle East may be thousands of kilometers away from Manila, but its consequences are already being felt by Filipinos through rising fuel prices, economic uncertainty and anxiety for loved ones working abroad.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/16/opinion/columns/middle-east-conflict-tests-ph-economy-and-politics/2300297

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Wais Tindera Caravan celebrates women entrepreneurs, equips communities with essential digital financial tools

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/16/tmt-newswire/wais-tindera-caravan-celebrates-women-entrepreneurs-equips-communities-with-essential-digital-financial-tools/2300204

[2026-03-16 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli forces kill two children and their parents in West Bank

Snippet: Ali and Waad Bani Odeh’s four children were showing off the new clothes they had just bought for the upcoming Eid celebrations as their parents drove home from Nablus in the northern West Bank to their house in the town of Tammun, south of Tubas.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-forces-kill-two-children-and-their-parents-west-bank

[2026-03-16 00:28 UTC+10:00] [West Bank] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Israeli police kill two young Palestinian boys and their parents in West Bank

Snippet: Mother, father and brothers aged five and seven shot in the head as they returned from Ramadan shopping trip

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/15/israeli-police-kill-two-young-palestinian-boys-and-their-parents-in-west-bank

[2026-03-15 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Here are the 5 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

Snippet: The Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision, a batch of economic data, and several notable earnings reports are all on the docket this week. However, the biggest event for Wall Street will arguably be out in California, as Nvidia holds its influential AI technology conference. Well, that is what we would usually say heading into Nvidia's GTC — where Jim Cramer will be this week with a who's who of CEO interviews, including Jensen Huang himself.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/15/here-are-the-5-big-things-were-watching-in-the-stock-market-in-the-week-ahead-.html

[2026-03-15 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Global week ahead: Price pressure in the pipeline

Snippet: U.S. political strategist James Carville famously said he would like to be reincarnated as the bond market because "you can intimidate everyone." So when bond yields start signaling a problem, the whole market listens.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/15/global-week-ahead-price-pressure-in-the-pipeline.html

[2026-03-15 23:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘We killed dogs’: Israeli troops kill two children, parents in West Bank

Snippet: Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian couple and two of their children as they drove in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian health authorities, with the Israeli military saying the incident is under review.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/15/we-killed-dogs-israeli-troops-kill-two-children-parents-in-west-bank

[2026-03-15 22:00 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: America needs a movement to curb billionaires' power | Steven Greenhouse

Snippet: The country’s 900 billionaires have far too much influence over our government and economy. Here’s how we can reduce the power of the ultra-rich

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/15/billionaire-curb-power-movement

[2026-03-15 20:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BOK says Middle East-linked extra budget unlikely to fuel inflation

Snippet: The Bank of Korea said a supplementary budget being discussed to cushion the economic fallout from the war in the Middle East is unlikely to significantly fan inflation, even as oil-driven cost pressures build.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694603

[2026-03-15 19:53 UTC+10:00] [America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and US begin fresh round of trade talks in Paris

Snippet: Discussions expected to focus on trade, investment and rare earths ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to China later this month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346652/china-and-us-begin-fresh-round-trade-talks-paris

[2026-03-15 19:30 UTC+10:00] [climate change] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How jet engines can help power the global AI economy

Snippet: Using old engines to provide energy for data centres runs counter to climate commitments, but the proven technology is easier to scale than green energy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3346359/how-jet-engines-can-help-power-global-ai-economy

[2026-03-15 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Israeli soldiers fire on family car, killing 4 in occupied West Bank

Snippet: RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Israeli soldiers fired on a car carrying a family in the northern West Bank, killing four people including two children, the Palestinian Authority’s Health Ministry said.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mideast-wars-west-bank-deaths-ec9966789dbd71f85fe5776fe864ab97

[2026-03-15 18:59 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: The ‘starfish’ city: How Melbourne’s shape is pushing young workers out

Snippet: Former World Bank principal planner Alain Bertaud warns that Melbourne’s green wedges and tight planning controls have turned it into a “starfish” city with growth radiating outwards.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-starfish-city-how-melbourne-s-shape-is-pushing-young-workers-out-20260315-p5oal5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-15 18:25 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Inflation forecasts soar ahead of Tuesday's RBA meeting.

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/inflation-forecasts-soar-ahead-of-tuesdays-rba-meeting-20260315-p5oaok.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed