[2026-04-28 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: BYD Q1 profit down 55% from year ago as it banks on overseas sales

Snippet: BYD showcases its 2026 Yuan Plus electric vehicle at the Auto China show in Beijing on April 24. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/byd-q1-profit-down-55-from-year-ago-as-it-banks-on-overseas-sales

[2026-04-28 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Recording reveals Qatar promised to 'look after' ICC prosecutor Khan if he pursued Netanyahu - WSJ

Snippet: Qatar promised to "look after" the International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan if he indicted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the case for war crimes and crimes against humanity due to the war in Gaza, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-894450

[2026-04-28 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel's purchase of 'stolen' Ukrainian grain is not 'legitimate', Zelensky says

Snippet: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Israel's purchase of grain from occupied Ukrainian territory "stolen" by Russia "cannot be legitimate business" and that Kyiv was readying sanctions against those attempting to profit from it.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-894446

[2026-04-28 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: AP investigation takeaways: Adopted kids confined in private for-profit facilities

Snippet: Kate poses for a portrait in her apartment in Kentucky, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Swensen)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/adopted-children-boarding-schools-investigation-takeaways-d128b6386c39def1d8684dbe049d3f0b

[2026-04-28 20:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: AP investigation: Adopted kids confined in private for-profit facilities

Snippet: An Associated Press investigation finds a business known for tough-love boarding schools for rebellious teenagers has set its sights on a different demographic: adopted kids. Adoptees account for an estimated 25-40% of those in residential treatment. (AP Video: Mary Conlon; Serginho Roosblad; Austin Johnson; Sally Ho. Animations: Marshall Ritzel)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/adopted-children-boarding-schools-treatment-investigation-e5d8dab2e4db1f2f4c5abbfaf0d97c52

[2026-04-28 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Coca-Cola tops estimates, raises earnings outlook as global beverage demand rises

Snippet: Coca-Cola on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations, fueled by higher demand for its beverages.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/coca-cola-ko-q1-2026-earnings.html

[2026-04-28 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: UPS beats Wall Street estimates on top and bottom lines

Snippet: United Postal Service on Tuesday posted first-quarter earnings results that beat on the top and bottom lines.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/ups-ups-q1-2026-earnings.html

[2026-04-28 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: WuXi AppTec shares surge 14% in Hong Kong after record first-quarter earnings

Snippet: The Chinese company’s revenue rose nearly 29 per cent to 12.44 billion yuan, while profit surged about 27 per cent to 4.65 billion yuan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351706/wuxi-apptec-shares-surge-14-hong-kong-after-record-first-quarter-earnings?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 19:27 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: WuXi AppTec shares surge 14% in Hong Kong after record first-quarter earnings

Snippet: The Chinese company’s revenue rose nearly 29 per cent to 12.44 billion yuan, while profit surged about 27 per cent to 4.65 billion yuan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351706/wuxi-apptec-shares-surge-14-hong-kong-after-record-first-quarter-earnings

[2026-04-28 19:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Citi UK CEO: 'Phenomenal' market resilience is keeping recession risk at bay — for now

Snippet: Tiina Lee, the CEO of Citi U.K., expects global growth to remain resilient this year, telling CNBC that a "recessionary environment" is "not our base case."

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/citi-tiina-lee-iran-recession-war-ai-data-energy-markets-economy.html

[2026-04-28 18:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ex-first lady gets 4 years over graft, stock manipulation

Snippet: Appeals court overturned Kim's acquittal in the Deutsch Motors case while upholding an acquittal on a separate polling data charge

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727680

[2026-04-28 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yen wavers near 159 vs dollar as BOJ keeps June hike option open

Snippet: Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama says Tokyo stands ready to take "strong measures" against speculative market moves. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Kazuho Fujiwara and Ken Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yen-wavers-near-159-vs-dollar-as-boj-keeps-june-hike-option-open

[2026-04-28 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Seoul stocks again at fresh peak ahead of U.S. big tech earnings

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields in bottom; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428006652320

[2026-04-28 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Novartis CEO warns reality of Trump's drug pricing policy will set in over 'the next 18 months'

Snippet: Novartis' CEO warned Tuesday that the U.S. drug pricing policy under President Donald Trump poses a "very difficult situation" and the reality will soon catch up with both drugmakers and patients.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/novartis-ceo-stock-earnings-mfn-trump-drug-pricing-policy.html

[2026-04-28 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Aldar’s first-quarter profit jumps 24% as higher demand pushes property sales | The National

Snippet: Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi's biggest listed developer, reported a 24 per cent annual jump in its first-quarter profit as revenue rose during the period on the back of higher home sales.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/04/28/aldars-first-quarter-profit-jumps-24-as-higher-demand-pushes-property-sales/

[2026-04-28 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong launches consultation on Keeta’s proposal over competition concerns

Snippet: Competition Commission consults on delivery platform’s commitment to curb exclusivity and support fairness in the market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3351675/hong-kong-launches-consultation-keetas-proposal-over-competition-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Deliveroo] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong launches consultation on Keeta’s proposal over competition concerns

Snippet: Competition Commission consults on delivery platform’s commitment to curb exclusivity and support fairness in the market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3351675/hong-kong-launches-consultation-keetas-proposal-over-competition-concerns

[2026-04-28 17:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul stocks again at fresh peak ahead of US big tech earnings

Snippet: Seoul stocks closed at a new record high Tuesday, boosted by anticipation over the earnings releases of major US tech companies. The Korean won fell against the greenback.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727574

[2026-04-28 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul stocks again at fresh peak ahead of U.S. big tech earnings

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details in paras 3-4, 9-14)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428006651320

[2026-04-28 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks again at fresh peak ahead of U.S. big tech earnings

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed at a new record high Tuesday, boosted by anticipation over the earnings releases of major U.S. tech companies. The Korean won fell against the greenback.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428006600320

[2026-04-28 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul stocks close at new record high of 6,641.02, ahead of U.S. big tech earnings releases

Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428006400320

[2026-04-28 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Woori falls behind NongHyup as brokerage gap widens

Snippet: Woori Financial Group was overtaken by NongHyup Financial Group in first-quarter earnings, a rare shift that highlights the growing importance of nonbanking income, as a stock market rally boosts brokerage profits.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727514

[2026-04-28 16:25 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Get Games ready: Sunshine Coast firms warned window is closing

Snippet: Small and family businesses on the Sunshine Coast have been urged to position themselves for a share of $2.5 billion in procurement tied to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the Queensland government warning the window to prepare is narrowing fast.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/get-games-ready-sunshine-coast-firms-warned-window-is-closing-20260428-p5zrlb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: From price to strategy: Korea unveils procurement reform

Snippet: Overhaul aims for more market-driven, transparent and innovation-led procurement

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727513

[2026-04-28 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea targets $2tr global procurement market with new support

Snippet: PPS expands 'export vouchers' and overseas pilot programs to help firms break into global markets

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727512

[2026-04-28 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea overtakes UK to rank No. 8 in stock market cap

Snippet: South Korea’s stock market has climbed to eighth place globally by market capitalization, overtaking the UK, on the back of a strong rally fueled by semiconductor gains and policy support.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727510

[2026-04-28 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Photo News] Seoul’s financial hub push

Snippet: Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol (left) and American Chamber of Commerce in Korea Chairman James Kim shake hands after their meeting in Seoul on Tuesday. Kim stressed the need to strengthen competitiveness amid rising pressure from Singapore and Hong Kong, calling Korea’s potential MSCI upgrade a “critical opportunity.” Koo said the government is committed to advancing the capital market in line with global standards and implementing the MSCI road map to secure a “fair Korea premium,” with both sides agreeing

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727509

[2026-04-28 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil major BP beats profit expectations as Iran war boosts fuel prices

Snippet: British energy major BP on Tuesday reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter profit, following a surge in oil and gas prices driven by the Middle East conflict.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/bp-q1-earnings-oil-energy.html

[2026-04-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance chief highlights capital market reforms to boost growth

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Tuesday the government aims to further develop the capital market for economic growth, emphasizing ongoing reform efforts to advance the country's financial and foreign exchange markets.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428006100320

[2026-04-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Money / Saving] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Age

Title: Why our $12 trillion obsession with property could be under threat

Snippet: Australian household wealth hit a record high in the December quarter of 2025 and outpaced gains in share markets. While we are richer than ever, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ balance sheet, Australians may need to recess their high allocations to property over the coming year given rising interest rate and a potential slowdown in real estate prices.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/money/saving/why-our-12-trillion-obsession-with-property-could-be-under-threat-20260421-p5zpoz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 15:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Mirae Asset eyes No. 1 spot over Korea Investment on SpaceX gains

Snippet: SpaceX stake expected to add W900b as brokerage eyes first W1tr quarterly profit

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727474

[2026-04-28 15:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Art Busan keeps door open to overseas M&A as it marks 15th year

Snippet: Art Busan returns this May for its 15th anniversary, reinforcing its ties with the global art scene amid a cautious art market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727460

[2026-04-28 15:39 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Raiz funds under management reach $2.17B as customers keep piling in

Snippet: Micro-investing innovator Raiz Invest has shaken off market jitters to deliver a confident third quarter, stacking solid gains across its key metrics, while sharpening its product push and AI playbook.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/raiz-funds-under-management-reach-2-17b-as-customers-keep-piling-in-20260428-p5zrs9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 15:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea’s OLED market share rises for first time in years

Snippet: South Korea’s share of the global OLED market rose for the first time in nearly a decade in 2025, as domestic display makers strengthened their lead in high-end technologies despite intensifying competition from China.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727429

[2026-04-28 15:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai Motor Group eyes W8tr future R&D complex in Seoul

Snippet: Hyundai Motor Group plans to invest about 8 trillion won ($5.43 billion) to build a massive research and business complex in southern Seoul, as the company moves to consolidate scattered research capabilities and accelerate its push into future mobility.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727418

[2026-04-28 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European markets to open higher as Trump considers Iran peace proposal

Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to open higher on Tuesday as investors await Washington's response to Iranian peace proposals and look ahead to earnings reports from several regional companies.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-iran-latest-news.html

[2026-04-28 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran oil shipments plunge as Hormuz blockade tightens, data shows

Snippet: The Wall Street Journal, citing data from Kpler, reported that Iranian oil shipments have fallen sharply as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts exports.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-oil-shipments-plunge-hormuz-blockade-tightens-data-shows

[2026-04-28 14:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Daewoo E&C Q1 profit surges nearly 70%

Snippet: Shares vault to record high on rising profit, project optimism

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727359

[2026-04-28 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan's central bank keeps its key rate at 0.75%

Snippet: People past an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-boj-rates-iran-30c80da1e1f2e96b70fa368d7f58cc19

[2026-04-28 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian stocks fall and oil prices rise as Iran war worries persist

Snippet: A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-oil-iran-war-1901470c64a6055c80656fad64f863e5

[2026-04-28 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yen jumps to 158 vs dollar as BOJ lifts June hike expectations

Snippet: Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama says Tokyo stands ready to take "strong measures" against speculative market moves. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yen-jumps-to-158-vs-dollar-as-boj-lifts-june-hike-expectations

[2026-04-28 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: GM raises 2026 guidance amid $500 million tariff refund, topping Wall Street's earnings expectations

Snippet: DETROIT — General Motors raised its 2026 guidance after significantly beating Wall Street's first-quarter earnings expectations following a roughly $500 million benefit from the U.S. Supreme Court decision to terminate and refund certain levies paid under President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/general-motors-gm-earnings-q1-2026.html

[2026-04-28 13:48 UTC+10:00] [Housing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Capital gains discounts were meant to usher in an Australia of ‘shareholders’ – not property speculators | Saul Eslake

Snippet: Defenders of the Howard-era discount say ‘if you tax something more, you’ll get less of it’. But less investors in the housing market is a good thing

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/28/cgt-capital-gains-discounts-tax-australia

[2026-04-28 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Banks' lending rates fall in March for 1st time in 4 months

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Banks' overall lending rates fell for the first time in four months in March as a decline in corporate loan rates outweighed a rise in household lending rates amid tighter regulations aimed at stabilizing the housing market, data showed Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428003200320

[2026-04-28 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE and Gulf jobs market sees selective hiring amid war-driven tourism slump | The National

Snippet: Hiring activity in the Gulf has held up in sectors such as technology and health care, but the Iran war has significantly affected jobs in tourism and hospitality, recruitment specialists have said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/04/28/uae-and-gulf-jobs-market-sees-selective-hiring-amid-war-driven-tourism-slump/

[2026-04-28 12:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CATL plunges more than 8% as the Chinese battery maker unveils $5 billion share placement

Snippet: Shares of China's Contemporary Amperex Technology declined 8.5% Tuesday after the EV battery giant unveiled plans for a roughly $5 billion equity offering in Hong Kong.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/catl-shares-slide-after-5-billion-hong-kong-share-placement-plan.html

[2026-04-28 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: OpenAI Misses Revenue, User Targets As CFO Fears $1.5 Trillion In Commitments Can't Be Paid

Snippet: Earlier today, when previewing this week's earnings by the Mag 7 which account for over $10 trillion in market cap set to report Q1 results after the close on Wednesday, Goldman's Delta-One head Rich Privorotsky said that "Equities are being driven by one thing…AI spend", and warned that "it's hard not to respect the strength of the AI bid, but the velocity has been extreme.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/openai-misses-revenue-user-targets-cfo-fears-15-trillion-commitments-cant-be-paid

[2026-04-28 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Samsung SDI swings to Q1 profit on ESS battery growth

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details in 4th para)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428000952320

[2026-04-28 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks up late Tues. morning driven by large-cap tech shares

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks were trading sharply higher late Tuesday morning, as investors snapped up major tech shares ahead of earnings releases from major U.S. tech companies.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428004600320

[2026-04-28 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul stocks briefly top 6,700 on tech rally, ahead of M7 earnings

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details in paras 2, 5-9; CUTS last para)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428002551320