[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ashutosh Pandey

Snippet: Business editor with a focus on international trade, financial markets and the energy sector.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/ashutosh-pandey/person-35985941

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Nicolas Martin

Snippet: Author and editor with a focus on the global economy, social effects of globalization and white-collar crime.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/nicolas-martin/person-36915977

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Kristie Pladson

Snippet: Business reporter, editor and moderator with a focus on technology and German economy.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/kristie-pladson/person-50395219

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Tommy Walker

Snippet: Reporter focusing on Southeast Asian politics, conflicts, economy and society.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/tommy-walker/person-64777758

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Harun Ur Rashid Swapan

Snippet: Multimedia journalist focusing on Bangladeshi politics, economy and society.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/harun-ur-rashid-swapan/person-67821203

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Daniel Winter

Snippet: Daniel is a journalist with 15 years of experience covering global business stories, with a special interest in political economy, finance, tech and European companies.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/daniel-winter/person-71491591

[2026-02-23 22:19 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Confusion in UK and EU as Trump’s 15% global tariff creates ‘an unholy mess’ – business live

Snippet: Confusion continues as to whether Donald Trump’s new 15% tariffs kick in tomorrow in the UK or the European Union, despite the US trade representative Jamieson Greer’s assurances that nothing changes for the 20-odd countries the US has already agreed tariff deals with.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/feb/23/us-dollar-stock-markets-losses-trump-global-tariff-supreme-court-news-updates

[2026-02-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Boom or bust? China’s Lunar New Year spending data is in – here is what we know

Snippet: Initial figures show record travel, shifting spending patterns and a weak box office

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344352/chinas-lunar-new-year-sees-modest-rise-consumer-spending-early-data-shows

[2026-02-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [US economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: If AI makes human labor obsolete, who decides who gets to eat?

Snippet: Amid talk of artificial intelligence taking our jobs, the big unasked question is: how will we be fed?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/feb/23/ai-how-will-we-be-fed

[2026-02-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: High-speed rail link touted as $250 billion boost to nation’s economy

Snippet: A high-speed train line between Sydney and Newcastle would boost the nation’s economy by $250 billion over 50 years, according to a business case for the ambitious project which will be heavily scrutinised when released on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/high-speed-rail-link-touted-as-250-billion-boost-to-nation-s-economy-20260223-p5o4l3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli settlers attack Palestinian mosque in occupied West Bank during Ramadan

Snippet: Settlers set fire to a mosque south of Nablus, occupied West Bank, amid rising Israeli violence against Palestinians.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/settlers-torch-and-vandalise-mosque-nablus

[2026-02-23 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Inflation eases to 2.4% in January - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s national inflation rate continued its downward trend in early 2026, falling to 2.4% in January, according to the latest data from the Department of Census and Statistics.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/breaking-news/956202/inflation-eases-to-2-4-in-january/

[2026-02-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The View | Why AI disruption isn’t a major threat to India’s booming office market

Snippet: Tech disruption is unlikely to spoil India’s commercial real estate party. If anything, the world’s hottest office market is too hot

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3344296/why-ai-disruption-isnt-major-threat-indias-booming-office-market

[2026-02-23 17:16 UTC+10:00] [Queensland] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Meet the Australian farmer planning to get the US hooked on camel milk – video

Snippet: After a decade of supplying the domestic camel milk market from a 130-hectare (320 acre) farm in south-east Queensland’s Scenic Rim, owner Paul Martin wants to start supplying the product to the United States. He hopes to export 60,000 litres this year – the first shipment in what he believes could one day become a major new commodity for the country.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2026/feb/23/meet-the-australian-farmer-planning-to-get-the-us-hooked-on-camel-milk-video

[2026-02-23 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese shoppers are Asia’s biggest airport spenders, study finds

Snippet: China’s travellers outspend even their Indian and Saudi peers, splashing twice the regional average on luxury goods, airport retail study says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344297/chinese-shoppers-are-asias-biggest-airport-spenders-study-finds

[2026-02-23 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s C909 jet gets international uplift with funding for adoptive airlineChengdu Airlines, an affiliate of C909 manufacturer Comac, has received a capital injection to help widen the jet’s international coverage.

Snippet: Chengdu Airlines, an affiliate of C909 manufacturer Comac, has received a capital injection to help widen the jet’s international coverage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344157/chinas-c909-jet-gets-international-uplift-funding-adoptive-airline

[2026-02-23 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong home sales head for 22-year high as developers test price resilience

Snippet: Deep discounts that were offered by developers to reduce unsold inventory may be a thing of the past, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3344098/hong-kong-homebuyers-face-dwindling-discounts-property-market-stabilises

[2026-02-23 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: ExclusiveAssad's face vanishing as Syria replaces a third of banknotes in weeks

Snippet: Syria's central bank has replaced more than a third of cash in circulation with newly printed banknotes, governor Abdulkader Husrieh told The National in an exclusive interview.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/23/syria-replaces-a-third-of-its-cash-in-weeks-after-introducing-new-currency/

[2026-02-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong budget 2026-27: should the coming blueprint boost yuan’s global push?

Snippet: Experts say Hong Kong has ‘distinct advantages’ that can support the country’s financial development amid geopolitical uncertainties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344264/should-hong-kongs-next-budget-make-room-taking-yuan-global-experts-weigh

[2026-02-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: As rate hikes loom, Australians scramble to take on increasing amounts of debt

Snippet: New data shows mortgage and credit card applications surged in the months leading up to the Reserve Bank's first rate hike in two years — suggesting many borrowers rushed to lock in finance before costs climbed further. Source: Getty / Bloomberg

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australians-reactions-to-interest-rate-hikes-take-on-more-debt/fgp5t4ov2

[2026-02-23 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Hong Kong airport’s second terminal will help the city reach new heights

Snippet: The expansion of the city’s airport is poised to reap dividends for passengers, aviation business partners and the regional economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3344110/hong-kong-airports-second-terminal-will-help-city-reach-new-heights

[2026-02-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CSE and NCCSL partner to advance capital market development and business Growth - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as part of a broader initiative to advance Sri Lanka’s capital market development and foster the growth of businesses across the country. The MoU was signed on February 18, 2026, bringing together the leadership of both institutions to formalise a strategic partnership aimed at broadening access to capital markets, strengthening corporate governance, and supporting the development of businesses of

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/business/955641/cse-and-nccsl-partner-to-advance-capital-market-development-and-business-growth/

[2026-02-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: People’s Bank hosts Industry Exposure visit for University of Kelaniya Finance undergraduates - DailyNews

Snippet: People’s Bank recently hosted an Industry Exposure Visit for first-year undergraduates from the Department of Finance of the University of Kelaniya, who are currently pursuing the Bachelor of Business Management (Hon.) in Finance.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/business/955536/peoples-bank-hosts-industry-exposure-visit-for-university-of-kelaniya-finance-undergraduates/

[2026-02-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sampath Group’s total asset base surpasses Rs 2 Tn - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sampath Group achieved its highest financial performance in its history, recording a PBT of Rs 53. Bn and a PAT of Rs 32.6 Bn, reflecting year-on-year growth of 8% and 13%, respectively. Meanwhile, the Group’s total asset base surpassed Rs 2 Tn in 2025, reflecting a 12% growth compared to year-end 2024.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/business/955621/sampath-groups-total-asset-base-surpasses-rs-2-tn/

[2026-02-23 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: $845 Trillion Derivative Crisis as U.S. Banks Prepare for Bail-Ins

Snippet: The global derivatives market: $845 trillion, according to the BIS.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2026-02-22/845-trillion-derivative-crisis-us-banks-prepare-bail-ins

[2026-02-23 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: FT: Иран закупит у России ПЗРК и тысячи переносных ракет

Snippet: Иран договорился с Россией о закупке 500 мобильных пусковых установок "Верба" и приблизительно 2500 переносных зенитных ракет 9М336 на сумму в 500 млн евро в течение трех лет. Москва и Тегеран подписали соответствующее соглашение еще в декабре 2025 года. Об этом в воскресенье, 22 февраля, сообщает издание Financial Times (FT) со ссылкой на источники, знакомые с деталями сделки.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/ft-iran-zaklucil-kontrakt-s-rossiej-nu-postavku-pzrk-i-tysac-perenosnyh-raket/a-76079781

[2026-02-23 03:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Epstein Files And A Stock Market On Thin Ice

Snippet: From cracks forming beneath a major sector to fresh data that screams recession, the themes last week were consistent: fragility, distortion, and consequences that are no longer theoretical. If you’ve been feeling like something beneath the surface doesn’t add up, you’re not alone — and this week’s pieces dig directly into why.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2026-02-21/epstein-files-and-stock-market-thin-ice

[2026-02-23 01:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hungary spoils EU attempt at Russia sanctions package over oil flows

Snippet: Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who maintains close ties with the Kremlin, has long argued that Russian fossil fuels are indispensable for his economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344273/hungary-spoils-eu-attempt-russia-sanctions-package-over-oil-flows

[2026-02-22 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia summons anti-corruption chief in stock ownership probe

Snippet: Civil society groups and protesters are seeking an investigation into allegations surrounding abuse of power, unexplained wealth and regulatory extortion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3344265/malaysia-summons-anti-corruption-chief-stock-ownership-probe

[2026-02-22 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong jewellery sales sparkle amid 13% jump in mainland Chinese visitors

Snippet: Lawmaker Peter Shiu says ‘pleasant surprise’ came from cosmetics sector, which saw 40 to 50 per cent increase in sales over Lunar New Year break

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344261/hong-kong-jewellery-sales-sparkle-amid-13pc-jump-mainland-chinese-visitors

[2026-02-22 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Why the Fed credibility crisis will hit emerging markets harder

Snippet: As confidence in US monetary stewardship falters, inflation risks rise and capital flows become more volatile. Emerging markets with fewer policy buffers will bear the brunt

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3344106/why-fed-credibility-crisis-will-hit-emerging-markets-harder

[2026-02-22 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China bets on electric ships in push to decarbonise waterways, expand EV success

Snippet: Twin strengths, battery technology and shipbuilding, are being fused to electrify maritime transport, moving beyond short-haul passenger vessels to commercial cargo

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344150/china-amps-electric-ships-push-decarbonise-waterways-leverage-ev-prowess

[2026-02-22 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong budget must be ‘prudent’, balance social needs and reserves: Paul Chan

Snippet: Finance chief also reveals purple cover for 2026-27 budget, saying it symbolises Hong Kong’s economic growth amid external volatility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344240/hong-kong-budget-must-be-prudent-balance-social-needs-and-reserves-paul-chan

[2026-02-22 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Mirae Asset tops W40tr in market cap Mirae Asset Securities has overtaken major banking groups in market capitalization, lifted by surging earnings and a roaring equity market. As of Friday’s close, the brokerage was valued at 40.2 trill

Snippet: Mirae Asset Securities has overtaken major banking groups in market capitalization, lifted by surging earnings and a roaring equity market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10679758

[2026-02-22 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: How JP Morgan & Central Banks Plan to Take All Your Assets

Snippet: “We are in a global bubble, and the scale of criminality has no limit because the criminals run the entire system,” warns David Webb, author of The Great Taking. In his return to the The Daniela Cambone Show, Webb argues the push to reform UCC Article 8 is stalling, not for lack of evidence, but for lack of courage inside the financial services industry.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2026-02-20/great-taking-how-jp-morgan-central-banks-plan-take-all-your-assets-insider-reveals

[2026-02-22 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: В Иране возобновились студенческие протесты против властей

Snippet: В первый день нового учебного семестра в Иране возобновились студенческие протесты. Студенты престижных Технологического университета Амиркабира и Технологического университета Шарифа собрались на территории своих кампусов и скандировали лозунги против верховного лидера Ирана аятоллы Али Хаменеи, сообщило издание Financial Times (FT) вечером в субботу, 21 февраля. В университете Шарифа произошло столкновение противостоящих студенческих групп.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/v-irane-vozobnovilis-studenceskie-protesty-protiv-vlastej-strany/a-76076034

[2026-02-22 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong, UAE solidify financial links with regulatory ties, digital currency

Snippet: Transaction volume under Project mBridge surged over 2,500-fold from the early 2022 pilot levels to more than US$55 billion by November 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3344127/hong-kong-uae-solidify-financial-links-deeper-regulatory-ties-digital-assets-focus

[2026-02-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s vocational degrees rising as students seek skills over prestige

Snippet: Job-placement rates for vocational undergraduate colleges now outpace traditional universities, as youth unemployment drives pivot to more reliable employment path

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344145/chinas-vocational-degrees-rising-students-seek-skills-over-prestigious-universities

[2026-02-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong budget 2026-27: what’s holding back the city’s tech and talent schemes?

Snippet: Finance chief’s blueprint seen as gauge for officials’ ‘reform mindset’ following Beijing’s 15th five-year plan recommendations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344219/hong-kong-budget-2026-27-whats-holding-back-citys-tech-and-talent-schemes

[2026-02-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Inflation to stay on hold in first data post rates hike

Snippet: February 22, 2026 12:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/inflation-to-stay-on-hold-in-first-data-post-rates-hike/

[2026-02-22 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Hong Kong’s West Kowloon arts hub must use financial reprieve wisely

Snippet: While loans and bonds are a short-term fix, the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority needs sound strategies to ensure sustainable cash flow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3344107/hong-kongs-west-kowloon-arts-hub-must-use-financial-reprieve-wisely

[2026-02-22 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: K-pop’s big freeze: are cracks in China’s cultural blockade a thaw?A decade-long geopolitical chill has kept South Korean entertainers largely locked out of the Chinese market, but fans find ways to connect.

Snippet: A decade-long geopolitical chill has kept South Korean entertainers largely locked out of the Chinese market, but fans find ways to connect

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344205/k-pops-big-freeze-are-cracks-chinas-cultural-blockade-thaw

[2026-02-22 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Is the Middle East entering a nuclear arms race?

Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/632878-middle-east-entering-nuclear-race/

[2026-02-22 07:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Market volatility rises as Trump hikes tariffs to 15%

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/market-volatility-rises-as-trump-hikes-tariffs-to-15/video-76075555

[2026-02-22 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Ian's bank blamed him when he was scammed. He sued for $379m

Snippet: Topic:Scams and Fraud

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/ian-williams-on-why-he-sued-nab-bank/106093720

[2026-02-22 03:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump says raising US global tariff rate from 10 per cent to 15 per cent

Snippet: The move comes a day after ⁠the ‌US Supreme Court ruled ‌against ‌the ‌tariffs Trump ⁠imposed under an ⁠economic emergency law

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3344229/trump-says-raising-us-global-tariff-rate-10-15-cent

[2026-02-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can China find a market for its fifth-generation J-35 warplanes?

Snippet: Analysts are uncertain how much demand there will be for the fighter in the face of competition from the US F-35 or cheaper alternatives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3344208/can-china-find-market-its-fifth-generation-j-35-warplanes

[2026-02-21 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US & Canada

Snippet: 'The scaffolding has come down, but the building remains under construction. No matter how today's ruling reads, tariffs are here to stay,' economists at ING bank say

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/

[2026-02-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As high-speed railways saturate China, how far can their global reach extend?

Snippet: As Chinese giants eye Eurasia for new infrastructure, analysts speculate on what it will take to keep overseas projects from going off the rails in different host nations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3344149/rail-ahead-high-speed-lines-saturate-china-how-far-can-their-global-reach-extend

[2026-02-21 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to spend HK$6.8 billion buying back fire-ravaged Tai Po flats

Snippet: Deputy financial secretary says government offering HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot and will draw HK$4 billion from public funds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344204/hong-kong-spend-hk68-billion-buying-back-fire-ravaged-tai-po-flats