[2026-03-14 02:00 UTC+10:00] [Scott Bessent] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-China trade talks: what to expect as senior officials meet in Paris

Snippet: Both sides have short-term incentives to maintain their ‘trade truce’ so they can focus on dealing with domestic issues, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346505/us-china-trade-talks-what-expect-senior-officials-meet-paris

[2026-03-14 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US economic growth slumps to 0.7% in fourth quarter, stoking inflation worries

Snippet: The figure was significantly lower than the initial estimate of 1.4 per cent for the October to December period

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3346556/us-economic-growth-slumps-07-fourth-quarter-stoking-inflation-worries

[2026-03-14 01:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: International Financial Centre in Dubai hit by kamikaze drone

Snippet: Dubai’s financial center was hit in an Iranian drone attack Friday, leaving a huge cloud of black smoke rising over the heart of the neutral city.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/13/world-news/international-financial-centre-in-dubai-hit-by-kamikaze-drone/

[2026-03-14 01:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Job openings stronger than expected to start year despite sluggish labor market

Snippet: Construction workers install a lumber roof at a new home build Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Laveen, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/job-openings-unemployment-trump-economy-a5eec1fca34dfd9065e192a543d6a7a3

[2026-03-14 01:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ghanaian companies ready to partner Korean firms: President Mahama

Snippet: Ghanaian companies are ready to expand partnerships with Korean firms and position themselves as a gateway for South Korea’s investment into the broader African market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694107

[2026-03-14 00:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: EU and UK denounce settler violence in West Bank

Snippet: The European Union and United Kingdom have issued statements calling for an end to Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank this week.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/eu-and-uk-denounce-settler-violence-west-bank

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: EU and UK denounce Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in West Bank

Snippet: The European Union and United Kingdom have issued statements calling for an end to Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank this week.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/eu-uk-officials-issue-statements-against-israeli-settler-violence-against-palestinians-west

[2026-03-13 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: What’s happened in Gaza and the West Bank since the start of the Iran war?

Snippet: With the eyes of the world on the United States and Israel’s war in Iran, Israeli strikes and raids in Gaza and settler attacks and military operations in the occupied West Bank have continued unabated.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/13/whats-happened-in-gaza-and-the-west-bank-since-the-start-of-the-iran-war

[2026-03-13 23:45 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Strait of Hormuz transiting ships flash ‘China owner’ signals to evade Iran blockade

Snippet: Analysts see ‘diplomatic bulletproofing’ in vessels leveraging Beijing’s neutrality, while some Chinese-linked ships clear chokepoint

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3346542/strait-hormuz-transiting-ships-flash-china-owner-signals-evade-iran-blockade

[2026-03-13 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: The US economy stumbles to 0.7% growth as the shutdown drags down GDP

Snippet: A person shops at a grocery store in Schaumburg, Ill., Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/economy-gdp-consumer-spending-trump-government-shutdown-3172b6d0023717644c173cee94d44a79

[2026-03-13 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Closely followed inflation measure worsened to start the year

Snippet: Shoppers shop at a grocery store in Schaumburg, Ill., Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/inflation-federal-reserve-gas-35abd24fd14edcfa5da52dcc6c2ee860

[2026-03-13 23:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Fourth-quarter GDP revised down to just 0.7% growth; January core inflation was 3.1%

Snippet: Economic growth was much slower than expected in the final three months of 2025 while core inflation rose to start 2026, the Commerce Department reported Friday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/13/fourth-quarter-gdp-revised-down-to-just-0point7percent-growth-january-core-inflation-was-3point1percent.html

[2026-03-13 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: NBI nabs suspect, seizes P12B in counterfeit US dollars

Snippet: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) deals a massive blow to financial syndicates on March 13, 2026, following the arrest of a suspect and the seizure of approximately ₱12 billion in counterfeit US dollar notes and treasury bills during a high-stakes sting in Pasay City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/13/videos/watch-nbi-nabs-suspect-seizes-p12b-in-counterfeit-us-dollars/2299507

[2026-03-13 21:57 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK says Russia, Iran trying to ‘hijack global economy’ amid Hormuz blockade

Snippet: Foreign Secretary Cooper said Moscow and Tehran ‘benefit together’ from soaring oil prices

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3346523/uk-says-russia-iran-trying-hijack-global-economy-amid-hormuz-blockade

[2026-03-13 21:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Dubai financial hub hit by intercepted drone after Iran threatens banks

Snippet: Dubai's International Finance Centre has been damaged after debris from an intercepted Iranian drone attack caused a fire in the area.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/dubai-financial-hub-hit-intercepted-drone-after-iran-threatens-banks

[2026-03-13 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Dubai financial hub hit by intercepted drone after Iran threatens banks

Snippet: Dubai's International Finance Centre has been damaged after debris from an intercepted Iranian drone attack caused a fire in the area.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/dubai-financial-hub-hit-intercepted-drone-iran-threatens-banks

[2026-03-13 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong property] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: JPMorgan signs up as anchor tenant for SHKP’s West Kowloon office development

Snippet: The US investment bank is leasing 250,000 sq ft in Artist Square Towers, which will house its Kowloon operations from late 2028

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3346491/jpmorgan-signs-anchor-tenant-shkps-west-kowloon-office-development

[2026-03-13 21:20 UTC+10:00] [MTR] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong MTR Corp pay rise below expectations: union

Snippet: Most non-managerial staff to get salary increases from 1.6 to 3.84 per cent for the 2026-27 financial year, firm says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3346512/hong-kong-mtr-corp-pay-rise-below-expectations-union

[2026-03-13 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dramatic moment Scott Bessent is yanked from interview for urgent talks in situation room: ‘The president wants you right away’

Snippet: President Trump ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who was in the middle of an interview, to the White House Situation Room as the administration deals with the financial fallout of the Iran war.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/13/us-news/moment-scott-bessent-is-pulled-into-situation-room-during-interview-reveals-us-navy-could-escort-oil-tankers-through-strait-of-hormuz/

[2026-03-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan taps oil reserves as Iran war spreads. Could it give China leverage?

Snippet: With Tokyo and Beijing still at loggerheads over Taiwan, analysts warn Japan’s decision exposes its economic vulnerability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3346499/japan-taps-oil-reserves-iran-war-spreads-could-it-give-china-leverage

[2026-03-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The American Dream now has a succession plan

Snippet: Small businesses employ 62 million Americans and generate nearly half of US GDP. But as boomers retire by the millions — and their kids aren’t interested in taking over the family business — most face the same two exit. They can shutter a business they spent their life building or sell to private equity — a move which typically means slashed staff, jacked prices, and an owner who’s never set foot in the town.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/13/business/american-operator-gives-small-business-owners-retirement-options/

[2026-03-13 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: In photos: Al-Quds Day protests in Iran

Snippet: Live Blog Update| War on Iran This is an entry from: Live: Big Al-Quds Day protests in Iran as drone hits Dubai financial centreIn photos: Al-Quds Day protests in Iran 13 March 2026 09:22 GMT A woman holds a photo of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Iranians take part in a protest marking the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) in Tehran, Iran, 13 March, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/photos-al-quds-day-protests-iran

[2026-03-13 19:58 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippines looks to regulate power market as LNG prices surge

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/philippines-eyes-regulate-power-market-lng-prices-surge-march-13-2026/

[2026-03-13 19:10 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s war is the most dangerous double-edged gamble I can remember

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/trump-s-war-is-the-most-dangerous-double-edged-gamble-i-can-remember-20260310-p5o8x7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-13 18:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: UK economy fails to grow in January

Snippet: The U.K. economy flatlined in January as growth continued to slow even before the U.S.-Iran war brought about a global energy price shock.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/13/uk-economy-fails-to-grow-in-january-.html

[2026-03-13 18:23 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Bonus $6.6 billion handout given to Aussie state that needs it least

Snippet: Western Australia will be handed an extra $6.6 billion by the federal government next financial year thanks to a controversial deal labelled the worst piece of public policy this century.The Commonwealth agency responsible for distributing GST payments today announced how much each state and territory will receive in 2026-27.The biggest winner will once again be WA, despite it boasting the strongest state budget in the country.READ MORE: Melbourne man deleted 'life-changing' $50 million Powerball jackpot emailThe states and territories have

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/western-australia-comes-out-on-top-in-103-billion-gst-carveup-deal/369d01e7-7fc2-44b8-a172-2a3ff1e5ab68

[2026-03-13 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Video: Drone strike reported at Dubai International Financial Centre

Snippet: An Iranian drone hit a building at the Dubai International Financial Centre, Anadolu news agency reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/vide-drone-strike-reported-dubai-international-financial-centre

[2026-03-13 17:58 UTC+10:00] [International Federation of Robotics] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s AI adoption may limit economic fallout of its rapidly ageing population: analysts

Snippet: As fertility rates fall, Asian economies face a daunting challenge – sustaining growth with fewer workers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346475/chinas-ai-adoption-may-limit-economic-fallout-its-rapidly-ageing-population-analysts

[2026-03-13 17:54 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Time to make ’em pay! The big bludgers are the corporate tax dodgers

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/taxdata-corporate-tax-dodgers-revealed/

[2026-03-13 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Moscow Piles Pressure on U.S. Over Oil Sanctions

Snippet: Moscow said Friday that the global energy market "cannot remain stable" without its oil, piling pressure on Washington to lift more sanctions as the Middle East war strangles supplies.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/13/moscow-piles-pressure-on-us-over-oil-sanctions-a92215

[2026-03-13 16:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Diplomat highlights growing Korean investments in India

Snippet: The India-Korea Strategic Business Forum 2026, co-hosted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea, Deloitte and ICICI Bank, highlighted the expansion of Korean investments in India on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693860

[2026-03-13 16:40 UTC+10:00] [WVR] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKEX opens door for small innovative firms to list with biggest reforms since 2018

Snippet: Bourse operator lowers bar for companies with weighted voting rights as well as for firms seeking to list under the minimum market cap route

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3346458/hkex-opens-door-small-innovative-firms-list-biggest-reforms-2018

[2026-03-13 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting

Snippet: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/13/world/americas-emea/iran-war-disrupts-energy-supplies-as-irans-new-leader-resolves-to-keep-fighting/2299408

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

Source: Rappler

Title: [In This Economy] Beware of populist measures to address the oil price shock

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-beware-populist-measures-address-oil-price-shock/

[2026-03-13 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: US hits Iran with intense strikes, Iranian air campaign drives oil prices higher

Snippet: People inspect the site of a destroyed branch of Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a non-bank financial institution run by Hezbollah, which was hit by an Israeli airstrike in central Beirut, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-03-13-2026

[2026-03-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China beats US, Japan in carbon-fibre arms race to create world’s first T1200 factory

Snippet: ‘Black gold’ fibre deemed transformative for energy and military purposes, EV innovations, medical devices and low-altitude economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346398/china-beats-us-japan-carbon-fibre-arms-race-create-worlds-first-t1200-factory

[2026-03-13 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Motorcycle taxi riders included in P5,000 aid, says Transport chief

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The government will include motorcycle taxi riders among those eligible to receive the P5,000 financial assistance intended for individuals in crisis situations, according to Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/13/news/motorcycle-taxi-riders-included-in-p5000-aid-says-transport-chief/2299398

[2026-03-13 14:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Starbucks takes spending crown, Mega Coffee leads visits in Korea

Snippet: Starbucks ranked as the food and beverage retail brand with the highest total spending by Korean consumers, while budget coffee chain Mega Coffee recorded the most transactions, according to data released Friday by market analytics firm Wiseapp Retail.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693761

[2026-03-13 14:32 UTC+10:00] [SAIC-GM] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tesla’s 91% February sales jump in China defies overall market slowdown

Snippet: The US carmaker’s Shanghai Gigafactory delivered nearly 58,600 vehicles last month, with the Model Y topping the sales chart

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3346435/teslas-91-february-sales-jump-china-defies-overall-market-slowdown

[2026-03-13 14:10 UTC+10:00] [BrandRap] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: This caravan equips women-led NMSMEs with financial tools and responsible borrowing tips

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/wais-tindera-caravan-women-entrepreneurs-financial-tools/

[2026-03-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [taxation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The fiscal family: adviser says China’s tax flows should resemble parental ties

Snippet: ‘Central finance is like a father … while local governments are like children,’ tax policy expert says, affirming support for revenue-sharing reforms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346372/fiscal-family-adviser-says-chinas-tax-flows-should-resemble-parental-ties

[2026-03-13 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares decline as oil lingers near $100 a barrel

Snippet: Gregg Maloney works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-oil-iran-trump-74bf078b7e40b6a0d38033c9fe29a87b

[2026-03-13 13:45 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Racing NSW to appeal court ruling, saying millions in funding ‘at risk’

Snippet: Racing NSW will appeal a Supreme Court decision which blocked it from appointing an administrator at the Australian Turf Club, warning the financial health of the industry could be jeopardised if its powers were limited to on-track affairs.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/racing-nsw-to-appeal-court-ruling-saying-millions-in-funding-at-risk-20260313-p5oa7x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-13 13:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nol Universe partners with Woori Bank on prepaid card for foreign tourists

Snippet: Nol Universe, a South Korean travel and entertainment platform operator, said Friday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Woori Bank and Kona I to launch a prepaid card service tailored for foreign visitors to Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693691

[2026-03-13 13:32 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Bank jumps the gun with fixed rate hike before predicted RBA double blow

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/interest-rates-anz-raises-fixes-rates-in-anticipation-of-rba-cash-rate-hike/1437e009-acfd-4d1d-b830-ca4d75f4e87d

[2026-03-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The social responsibility of tech with new shadow minister Aaron Violi - podcast

Snippet: Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to new shadow minister for the digital economy, science, innovation and cybersecurity Aaron Violi, who was promoted to the frontbench in a reshuffle by opposition leader Angus Taylor. Prior to politics, Violi worked in the digital economy and says the government has been unprepared for the disruption of AI.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/mar/13/the-social-responsibility-of-tech-with-new-shadow-minister-aaron-violi-australian-politics-podcast

[2026-03-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong job openings hit 6-year low in 69% of sectors amid AI’s ascent

Snippet: Vacancies in 23 out of 33 job sectors, including IT and customer service, fell to their lowest number in six years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346406/hong-kong-job-openings-hit-6-year-low-69-sectors-amid-ais-ascent

[2026-03-13 12:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Foreign stock outflows hit record in February as investors take profits

Snippet: Foreign investors pulled a record amount of funds from South Korea’s stock market last month as they locked in profits following a rally, central bank data showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693594

[2026-03-13 12:50 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia to release nearly 20% of fuel stockpile as Bowen insists country ‘nowhere near’ running out

Snippet: Energy minister cuts fuel companies’ minimum stock obligations to free up diesel and petrol, which will be directed to regional Australia

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/13/australia-to-release-nearly-20-of-fuel-stockpile-as-bowen-insists-country-nowhere-near-running-out

[2026-03-13 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Coco Feng] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From stock tips to blind dates: why Chinese are obsessed with ‘raising’ a lobster

Snippet: OpenClaw captivates Chinese users, aiding in stock trading, daily tasks and even dating, despite concerns over costs and data reliability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3346378/stock-tips-blind-dates-why-chinese-are-obsessed-raising-lobster