Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-13 13:45 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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.
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[2026-03-13 13:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-03-13 13:32 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
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[2026-03-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
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.
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[2026-03-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Vacancies in 23 out of 33 job sectors, including IT and customer service, fell to their lowest number in six years
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[2026-03-13 12:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-03-13 12:50 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Energy minister cuts fuel companies’ minimum stock obligations to free up diesel and petrol, which will be directed to regional Australia
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[2026-03-13 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Coco Feng] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: OpenClaw captivates Chinese users, aiding in stock trading, daily tasks and even dating, despite concerns over costs and data reliability
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[2026-03-13 11:40 UTC+10:00] [Swire Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Group reveals it sold 153.05 million shares at HK$11.74 each
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[2026-03-13 11:23 UTC+10:00] [Australian media] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Home affairs minister vanishes from photo with Iranian women’s football players. Plus: Financial Review removes ‘incorrect’ opinion piece
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[2026-03-13 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korea No.1 medical aesthetic brand launches online and in 380 Sephora offline stores
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[2026-03-13 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In the first of a two-part series on AI in Hong Kong, Harvey Kong reports on the plight of young people worried about their future as firms use the tech for lower-level jobs and experts warn of a ‘broken talent chain’
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[2026-03-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Lei Maoduan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Appeals highlight a long-standing lack of benefits for elderly citizens outside cities, and proposals include leveraging state assets and new taxes to bridge the vast disparity
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[2026-03-13 11:00 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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[2026-03-13 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: California drivers are paying about $5.50 a gallon at the pump, up about 3 cents since yesterday, making it one of the highest averages in the nation. Gas prices in Oakland and San Francisco are sitting at $5.60 a gallon right now. That’s a bit higher than the $5.38 people are paying in Los Angeles.Advocacy group Consumer Watchdog blamed both state policies and the international turmoil, saying taxes, environmental regulations and refinery constraints are just as responsible as crude-market disruptions
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[2026-03-13 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Joint operation by ICAC and SFC shows commitment to protecting city’s status as a fundraising hub, analysts say
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[2026-03-13 08:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-13 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Louis Theroux has been probing subcultures for British audiences for the past quarter-century, but American viewers might not know much about Theroux outside of clips circulating on social media from his recent exploration of Israeli settlers in the West Bank, from his own appearance on “Chicken Shop Date” where his rap about how “my money don’t jiggle jiggle” went viral a few years ago.
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[2026-03-13 07:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Worries about the war with Iran sent oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide.
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[2026-03-13 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Oil prices soared back above US$ 100 yesterday (12) as Iran’s fresh attacks on supplies in the Middle East and threats to bring down the global economy overshadowed a record release of strategic crude by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
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[2026-03-13 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena was remanded in custody till March 19 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate yesterday (12) following his arrest by the CIABOC over allegations of accepting a bribe exceeding €1.4 million in connection with a controversial Airbus deal. According to investigators, Chandrasena is accused of accepting the payment while serving as the CEO of SriLankan Airlines and as the Chairman of the procurement committee responsible for the purchase of Airbus aircraft for the national carrier.
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[2026-03-13 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: This season of Summer House showcases the excruciating end of Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula’s four-year marriage. In this week’s episode (“The Joke’s On You”), Cooke gifted Batula with a Cartier watch at her 34th birthday dinner. The gift drew scrutiny from fans, since Cooke has been vocal about his financial troubles this season.
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[2026-03-13 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dipped Products PLC (DPL) recently commemorated its 50 anniversary by ringing the market opening bell on the trading floor of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) celebrating a half a century.
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[2026-03-13 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Export Development Board (EDB) recently held a high-level meeting to discuss the critical issues faced by exporters of major products to the Middle East market due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East region.
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[2026-03-13 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SJB Member of Parliament Mujibur Rahman stated that the recent increase in fuel prices has created challenges for the public and may also lead to higher prices for goods and services, potentially contributing to an increase in overall inflation.
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[2026-03-13 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SDB bank has entered into a strategic partnership with the Smallholder Agribusiness and Resilience Project (SARP) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing its commitment to sustainable agricultural development and financial inclusion in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-13 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank, one of Sri Lanka’s leading financial services provider, recently announced its highest-ever Profit After Tax of LKR 40.2 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025.
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[2026-03-13 06:54 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Minns government extends scheme amid renewed cost-of-living concerns during conflict in the Middle East. Follow updates live
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[2026-03-13 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, has entered a strategic partnership with Kaiyi Auto, a rapidly expanding Chinese state-backed automotive manufacturer.
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[2026-03-13 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC Finance PLC, Sri Lanka’s largest Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI), has entered into a sponsorship partnership with national javelin sensation Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage for the period 2026–2028, Supporting his preparations for upcoming international competitions including the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics.
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[2026-03-13 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Families of members who passed away while holding membership will be given financial assistance at the Samagi Sewaka Sangamaya’s Annual General Meeting.
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[2026-03-13 06:33 UTC+10:00] [Lifestyle] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-03-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-03-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government has taken steps to intervene in collateral security, a major problem faced by micro, small and medium enterprises, which are considered as the backbone of the country’s economy, when seeking bank loans.
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[2026-03-13 06:26 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
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[2026-03-13 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Apartment inventory in Manhattan has been on the decline for a record two years straight.
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[2026-03-13 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Fifty-seven days into the West Virginia Legislature’s 60-day session, lawmakers have done little to pull some of the state’s public schools from the brink of financial collapse.
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[2026-03-13 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Italian defense firm Leonardo said it is "positioned on a path of strong growth" on Thursday, as European defense companies stand to gain business from the war in Iran, as they have been boosted by the war in Ukraine.
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[2026-03-13 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-03-13 02:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: NEWARK, Calif., March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), maker of the world's most advanced software-defined vehicles and technologies, today announced a comprehensive financial and product strategy designed to scale its business, accelerate its path to profitability and positive free cash flow, and extend its technology leadership into higher volume premium segments of the global automotive market.
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[2026-03-13 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Screens display financial information on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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[2026-03-13 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FILE -A view of the island of Qeshm, which oversees the strategic waterway of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, on Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)
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[2026-03-13 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Escalating Middle East conflict, currency fluctuations make destinations like Southeast Asia, Australia attractive, top business leader says
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[2026-03-13 00:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Despite United States President Donald Trump’s repeated declarations of victory in the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran’s retaliatory strikes on Israel and US military assets in the region have continued, upending global financial and energy markets.
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[2026-03-13 00:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Africa is losing nearly 200 billion dollars every year to climate-related destruction, from damaged infrastructure and flooded roads to declining agricultural production. As climate shocks intensify across the continent, attention is turning to the Loss and Damage Fund, created at COP27, to see whether it can deliver meaningful financial support to vulnerable countries.
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[2026-03-13 00:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Britain’s banknotes are set for a notably wilder makeover, with historical figures such as playwright William Shakespeare and wartime leader Winston Churchill now poised to step aside for images of native wildlife on the next series issued by the Bank of England.
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[2026-03-13 00:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Britain’s banknotes are set for a notably wilder makeover, with historical figures such as playwright William Shakespeare and wartime leader Winston Churchill now poised to step aside for images of native wildlife on the next series issued by the Bank of England.
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[2026-03-13 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Trump administration is suing California over a de facto fuel economy rule that it believes the state is using to an enact a pseudo electric vehicle mandate, The California Post has learned.
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[2026-03-12 23:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, visiting lecturer at the Institute of Social Sciences of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
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[2026-03-12 23:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, visiting lecturer at the Institute of Social Sciences of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
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