[2026-04-19 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New firms with up to HK$100 billion market capitalisation to set up shop in Hong Kong

Snippet: Finance chief says ‘strategic enterprises’ are in high-growth sectors, including life and health technology, low-altitude economy and AI, among others

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350608/new-firms-hk100-billion-market-capitalisation-set-shop-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 15:04 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New firms with up to HK$100 billion market capitalisation to set up shop in Hong Kong

Snippet: Finance chief says ‘strategic enterprises’ are in high-growth sectors, including life and health technology, low-altitude economy and AI, among others

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350608/new-firms-hk100-billion-market-capitalisation-set-shop-hong-kong

[2026-04-19 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Micron ramps up Korea PR to court investors, talent

Snippet: Micron Technology is ramping up its public relations in South Korea, targeting investors and engineering talent as it seeks to raise its profile in a market dominated by Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720375

[2026-04-19 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: US delegation presses Cuba to transition to market economy – media

Snippet: US officials have urged Cuba to transition from socialism to a market-based economy and compensate American citizens and corporations whose assets were seized in the 1960s, several US media outlets reported on Friday and Saturday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638692-cuba-us-market-economy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-19 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will AI job fears hurt China’s housing market as they have in the US and India?

Snippet: AI’s impact on China’s housing market remains limited for now due to manufacturing strength, but younger tech workers may face headwinds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350466/will-ai-job-fears-hurt-chinas-housing-market-they-have-us-and-india?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will AI job fears hurt China’s housing market as they have in the US and India?

Snippet: AI’s impact on China’s housing market remains limited for now due to manufacturing strength, but younger tech workers may face headwinds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350466/will-ai-job-fears-hurt-chinas-housing-market-they-have-us-and-india

[2026-04-19 12:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Market vendors blasted for charging for water 'because there are a lot of foreigners'

Snippet: Merchants at a popular Seoul market have been under fire for charging for water while serving food, which is not conventional in most South Korean restaurants and eateries.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720350

[2026-04-19 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI is not eating up China’s software market but turbocharging it: HSBC analyst

Snippet: Legacy Chinese SaaS firms are integrating AI into their offerings and seeing ‘significant robust growth’ as a result, Liu said

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350586/ai-not-eating-chinas-software-market-turbocharging-it-hsbc-analyst?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Kingdee International Software Group] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI is not eating up China’s software market but turbocharging it: HSBC analyst

Snippet: Legacy Chinese SaaS firms are integrating AI into their offerings and seeing ‘significant robust growth’ as a result, Liu said

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350586/ai-not-eating-chinas-software-market-turbocharging-it-hsbc-analyst

[2026-04-19 11:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [H.eco Tech Festa 2026] Sustainability now a condition for market access: HP exec

Snippet: More than 60% of HP’s revenue tied to sustainable products as partners report higher win rates

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719098

[2026-04-19 10:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee set to depart for India on two-nation Asia swing

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung is set to depart for India on Sunday for a two-nation trip that also includes a visit to Vietnam for summit talks likely to focus on stabilizing supply chains amid global energy market uncertainties stemming from the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720282

[2026-04-19 10:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee set to depart for India on two-nation Asia swing

Snippet: SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung is set to depart for India on Sunday for a two-nation trip that also includes a visit to Vietnam for summit talks likely to focus on stabilizing supply chains amid global energy market uncertainties stemming from the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260419000300315

[2026-04-19 09:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: LIV Golf Mexico City Par Scores

Snippet: LIV Golf Mexico City Par Scores By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit SaturdayAt Chapultepec Golf ClubMexico CityPurse: $20M (Individual); $10M (Team)Yardage: 7,418; Par: 71Third RoundJon Rahm65-67-67--199-14Tyrrell Hatton69-66-66--201-12Tom McKibbin68-65-69--202-11Branden Grace71-66-65--202-11Harold Varner III67-66-70--203-10Matthew Wolff68-65-70--203-10Scott Vincent67-71-65--203-10Jose Luis Ballester71-67-65--203-10David Puig69-72-62--203-10Luis Masaveu69-65-70--204-9Marc Leishman74-64-67--205-8Ian Poulter67-72-67--206-7Thomas Detry67-73-66--206-7Dean Burmester68-73-65--206-7Richard T.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/golf-mexico-9f5cd06cdd38f0c38db874f5eb254559

[2026-04-19 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California added more homes than people—but buyers and renters still aren’t getting relief

Snippet: Even as California’s homebuilding outpaces population growth, its housing market remains stubbornly tight, new data show—raising questions about what, exactly, is still driving demand.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/real-estate/california-added-more-homes-than-people-but-buyers-and-renters-still-arent-getting-relief/

[2026-04-19 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Over a thousand entertainment leaders sign letter supporting Israel’s Eurovision participation

Snippet: More than one thousand leading entertainment industry figures have signed an open letter by the non-profit organization Creative Community for Peace (CCFP) to support Israel’s continued inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-893424

[2026-04-19 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: US to board Iran-linked vessels globally ‘in days’ – WSJ

Snippet: The US military is preparing to track, intercept, and board Iran-linked oil tankers and seize commercial ships tied to Tehran in international waters worldwide, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing sources.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638685-us-board-iran-vessels/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-19 06:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan weighs allowing mutual funds to invest more in unlisted companies

Snippet: The government aims to draw more retail investor money into private assets. (Photo by Rie Ishii)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/japan-weighs-allowing-mutual-funds-to-invest-more-in-unlisted-companies

[2026-04-19 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Transport] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Victoria made public transport free in April – but is that enough to change behaviour?

Snippet: There are signs that public transport is just one of the ways Victorians are trying to share the fuel load

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/19/victoria-made-public-transport-free-in-april-but-is-that-enough-to-change-behaviour

[2026-04-19 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: NSW’s $1 billion clean energy fund yet to invest a single dollar

Snippet: The state government’s flagship $1 billion renewable energy investment fund is yet to invest a single dollar, almost three years since Labor took office.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/nsw-s-1-billion-clean-energy-fund-yet-to-invest-a-single-dollar-20260409-p5zmnj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 04:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: St. John’s lands international wing Djordije Jovanovic days after Quinn Ellis splash

Snippet: St. John’s hasn’t landed a transfer yet, but it is now two-for-two in the international market.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/sports/st-johns-lands-international-wing-djordije-jovanovic/

[2026-04-19 03:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US planning to seize Iran-linked ships in coming days, WSJ says - report

Snippet: The United States is planning to board and seize Iran-linked oil tankers and commercial ships in the coming days, according to a Saturday report by The Wall Street Journal.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-893413

[2026-04-19 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bondi market bullish even after Trump pushed out AG

Snippet: Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi is heading back to the private sector — and her Epstein fumble won’t slow her down one bit, sources told The Post.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/us-news/bondi-market-is-bullish-even-after-trump-pushed-out-ag/

[2026-04-19 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Coffee shops that offer more than the usual

Snippet: Neighborhood coffee shops have evolved so much since the 1990s when Starbucks made its splashy entry in the local market.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/19/the-sunday-times/places-and-palates/coffee-shops-that-offer-more-than-the-usual/2323324

[2026-04-19 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Here are 3 forces that drove a remarkable, record-setting week on Wall Street

Snippet: You can call it a comeback. Stocks rocketed to record highs last week on hopes of a peace deal with Iran, with the S & P 500 closing above 7,100 for the first time and the Nasdaq completing its longest-winning stretch since 1992 — 13 days of gains. For the week, the broad-based S & P jumped 4% while the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose 6%.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/18/the-3-forces-that-drove-a-remarkable-record-setting-week-on-wall-street.html

[2026-04-18 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Record drought hits US, which is bad for food prices, fires and water

Snippet: Philip Anderson walks across a dry stock pond March 31, 2026, in Walden, Colo. (AP Photo/Brittany Peterson, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/drought-us-food-prices-wildfire-water-supply-3625f832e5122c988904fc66d39906f7

[2026-04-18 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Critics cry foul as Live Nation-backed ticket bills roll through Sacramento

Snippet: Sacramento Democrats are pushing a pair of “consumer protection” ticketing bills — but critics say the real winner could be the same powerhouse already accused of dominating the market: Live Nation.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/us-news/california-goes-to-war-with-ticket-scalpers-600-resales-could-be-capped-or-banned/

[2026-04-18 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong woman loses HK$4.9 million to bogus online ‘investment experts’

Snippet: Victim lured by social media advertisement promising high-return stock investments, police say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3350584/hong-kong-woman-loses-hk49-million-bogus-online-investment-experts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 22:13 UTC+10:00] [online scam] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong woman loses HK$4.9 million to bogus online ‘investment experts’

Snippet: Victim lured by social media advertisement promising high-return stock investments, police say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3350584/hong-kong-woman-loses-hk49-million-bogus-online-investment-experts

[2026-04-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Queens Night Market is back —featuring a global assortment of tantalizing, but affordable grub

Snippet: It’s a melting pot of eats.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/lifestyle/queens-night-market-is-back-with-a-an-assortment-of-affordable-grub/

[2026-04-18 19:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong buyers snap up more than 180 new homes as market confidence returns

Snippet: About 70 per cent of buyers were end users and 30 per cent investors, with mainland buyers accounting for about 20 per cent of the total

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350573/hong-kong-buyers-snap-more-180-new-homes-market-confidence-returns?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 19:39 UTC+10:00] [KT Marina II] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong buyers snap up more than 180 new homes as market confidence returns

Snippet: About 70 per cent of buyers were end users and 30 per cent investors, with mainland buyers accounting for about 20 per cent of the total

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350573/hong-kong-buyers-snap-more-180-new-homes-market-confidence-returns

[2026-04-18 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Japan’s bond moves could see shift in East Asia’s financing model

Snippet: Japanese authorities are promoting the domestic corporate bond market as an alternative for firms seeking funding without losing control

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3350329/why-japans-bond-moves-could-see-shift-east-asias-financing-model?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Bank of Japan] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Japan’s bond moves could see shift in East Asia’s financing model

Snippet: Japanese authorities are promoting the domestic corporate bond market as an alternative for firms seeking funding without losing control

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3350329/why-japans-bond-moves-could-see-shift-east-asias-financing-model

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Huawei retains lead in China smartphone market, Apple shipments surge in first quarter

Snippet: Apple ranked second in the first quarter with a 19 per cent share, boosted by a 20 per cent surge in shipments, the largest growth among the top six brands

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350566/huawei-retains-lead-china-smartphone-market-apple-shipments-surge-first-quarter?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Huawei retains lead in China smartphones, Apple shipments surge in first quarter

Snippet: Apple ranked second in the first quarter with a 19 per cent share, boosted by a 20 per cent surge in shipments, the largest growth among the top six brands

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350566/huawei-retains-lead-china-smartphone-market-apple-shipments-surge-first-quarter

[2026-04-18 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Costco worker reveals why baked goods are never sold hot — and the risk behind it

Snippet: Costco shoppers who stock up on croissants, bagels and pastries may have wondered why baked goods from the brand are never sold hot out of the oven — and they may finally have an answer.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/lifestyle/costco-worker-reveals-why-baked-goods-are-never-sold-hot-and-the-mold-risk-behind-it/

[2026-04-18 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Asian markets fall as conflicting US-Iran messages creates uncertainty

Snippet: Asian stock markets opened lower in early trading a day after a record rally on Wall Street, as uncertainty grew over the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/asian-markets-fall-conflicting-us-iran-messages-creates-uncertainty

[2026-04-18 13:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Knicks need best versions of Miles McBride, Landry Shamet for long playoff run

Snippet: Miles McBride and Landry Shamet share so much in common.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/sports/knicks-need-vintage-form-from-miles-mcbride-landry-shamet/

[2026-04-18 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Global oil market hit by 500 million barrel loss amid Iran war

Snippet: The war on Iran has removed about 500 million barrels of crude from the global market, the largest energy supply disruption in modern history, according to data from analytics firm Kpler.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/global-oil-market-hit-500-million-barrel-loss-amid-iran-war

[2026-04-18 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Brave New Autonomous World Takes Shape On America's Highways

Snippet: Wall Street remains hyper-focused on whether the hyperscalers' AI-driven data center buildout, now approaching $700 billion and roughly 10 times 2020 levels, will ultimately generate enough returns to justify the massive spending boom.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/brave-new-autonomous-world-takes-shape-americas-highways

[2026-04-18 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: NEW YORK — Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for commercial tankers carrying crude from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/18/business/foreign-business/oil-prices-drop-9-and-wall-street-rallies-to-a-record-after-iran-reopens-the-strait-of-hormuz/2323128

[2026-04-18 11:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Finance minister says Korean won stabilizing against dollar, hopes for alignment with market expectations

Snippet: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday that the Korean won has been stabilizing against the US dollar following its depreciation amid the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran, expressing hopes that it will align with market expectations.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720093

[2026-04-18 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Oil prices fall, Wall Street hits record as Iran reopens Hormuz

Snippet: Oil prices fell sharply and Wall Street rallied to a record after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for commercial tankers carrying crude, Associated Press reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/oil-prices-fall-wall-street-hits-record-iran-reopens-hormuz

[2026-04-18 10:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Singapore's GIC wants to help Japan Inc. thrive, CEO says

Snippet: GIC CEO Lim Chow Kiat sees many upsides to today's Japanese stock market. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/singapore-s-gic-wants-to-help-japan-inc.-thrive-ceo-says

[2026-04-18 09:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Brian Gay and Scott Hend share the lead in the Senior PGA Championship

Snippet: BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Brian Gay finally figured out how to play the par 5s at Concession Golf Club, making up ground with an eagle-birdie finish for a 4-under 68 to share the 36-hole lead with Scott Hend of Australia in the Senior PGA Championship on Friday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/senior-pga-golf-7ef01563110e1abf7cef1fad7a2b1f8b

[2026-04-18 09:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: LIV Golf Mexico City Par Scores

Snippet: LIV Golf Mexico City Par Scores By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Friday At Chapultepec Golf ClubMexico CityPurse: $20M (Individual); $10M (Team)Yardage: 7,418; Par: 71Second RoundJon Rahm65-67--132-10Harold Varner III67-66--133-9Tom McKibbin68-65--133-9Matthew Wolff68-65--133-9Luis Masaveu69-65--134-8Victor Perez62-73--135-7Richard T.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/golf-mexico-326255691591b2449220319fc3c8801d

[2026-04-18 08:11 UTC+10:00] [Games] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Clair Obscur and Dispatch share top honours at Bafta games awards

Snippet: Role-playing adventure and superhero comedy among big winners on a varied night in London

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/apr/17/clair-obscur-and-dispatch-share-top-honours-at-bafta-games-awards

[2026-04-18 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance minister says Korean won stabilizing against dollar, hopes for alignment with market expectations

Snippet: By Song Sang-ho and Park Sung-min

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260418000300315

[2026-04-18 06:18 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka better placed to provide support to those hurt from energy shock – IMF

Snippet: IMF Asia and Pacific Department Director Krishna Srinivasan on Thursday said that Sri Lanka has made significant improvements in boosting tax revenues and revenues as a share of GDP.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/18/breaking-news/981650/sri-lanka-better-placed-to-provide-support-to-those-hurt-from-energy-shock-imf/

[2026-04-18 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Friday 4/17/2026

Snippet: Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-a48a8ec2ab33915e88fe8cb00e27c9d5