[2026-04-08 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Sigenergy Enters Utility-Scale Market with 506kW Inverter, Delivering Optimized LCOE and Lifecycle Value

Snippet: SHANGHAI, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the commissioning of its 136,000-square-meter Smart Energy Center, Sigenergy has officially launched its inaugural utility-scale PV inverter. By integrating high-density hardware with millisecond-level control algorithms and AI-driven analytics, the solution addresses the industry's shift toward simplified system architectures and granular management for large-scale projects.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712661

[2026-04-08 14:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LX Hausys ramps up global push with trade show blitz

Snippet: LX Hausys is stepping up its global expansion by showcasing products at major trade shows across Europe, the US and Asia, as it seeks new growth amid rising costs and shifting market conditions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712641

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China tax crackdown on undeclared overseas income is targeting retail investors

Snippet: Ministry says 11.5% growth in personal income tax revenue partly driven by ‘significant rise in income from share transfers and dividends’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3349257/how-china-tax-crackdown-undeclared-overseas-income-targeting-retail-investors?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 14:00 UTC+10:00] [tax evasion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China tax crackdown on undeclared overseas income is targeting retail investors

Snippet: Ministry says 11.5% growth in personal income tax revenue partly driven by ‘significant rise in income from share transfers and dividends’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3349257/how-china-tax-crackdown-undeclared-overseas-income-targeting-retail-investors

[2026-04-08 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Bond market sentiment improves for May: poll

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bond market sentiment improved for May amid expectations that inflationary pressures will ease and the Korean won will strengthen against the U.S. dollar, a poll showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408004900320

[2026-04-08 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil prices sink and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

Snippet: NEW YORK — Oil prices plunged below $100 a barrel and Asia markets and US stock futures jumped after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/business/foreign-business/oil-prices-sink-and-us-stock-futures-jump-as-us-and-iran-agree-to-2-week-ceasefire/2316026

[2026-04-08 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares soar after oil price decline in response to the Iran ceasefire

Snippet: Ed Curran works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-iran-ceasefire-oil-2fc5ac7823bea71984b3578ec36aacee

[2026-04-08 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S.-Iran ceasefire relief rally lifts global assets as oil plunges below $100

Snippet: A 2-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran triggered a relief rally across risk assets, sending stocks higher and oil tumbling, while persistent demand for gold and Treasurys pointed to a market still hedging against uncertainty.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/us-iran-ceasefire-gold-oil-stocks-treasuries.html

[2026-04-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran, AI, private credit: Is a triple whammy threat looming for markets? | The National

Snippet: The world’s eyes are on the conflict in Iran. As it drags on, the threat of an energy crisis intensifies by the day. Investors can’t tear their eyes away, with global stock markets plunged into volatility.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/04/08/iran-ai-private-credit-is-a-triple-whammy-threat-looming-for-markets/

[2026-04-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Household loans rebound in March on borrowings linked to stock investments

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- Household loans extended by South Korean banks rose for the first time in four months in March despite tight regulations, as lending linked to stock investment grew amid a market correction, data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408005000320

[2026-04-08 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Vietnam's FTSE stock market upgrade expected to boost price discovery

Snippet: The upgrade decision by FTSE would put Vietnam on par with China, India, the Philippines and Indonesia. (File photo by Suzu Takahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/vietnam-s-ftse-stock-market-upgrade-expected-to-boost-price-discovery

[2026-04-08 12:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Market volatility has only limited impact on financial companies: regulator

Snippet: Market volatility caused by the monthlong crisis in the Middle East has been delivering a limited impact on financial companies, the financial regulator said Wednesday, adding that it is still closely monitoring risk factors.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712444

[2026-04-08 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Market volatility has only limited impact on financial companies: regulator

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more details on market stabilization measure in last 3 paras)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408003551320

[2026-04-08 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Market volatility has only limited impact on financial companies: regulator

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- Market volatility caused by the monthlong crisis in the Middle East has been delivering a limited impact on financial companies, the financial regulator said Wednesday, adding that it is still closely monitoring risk factors.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408003500320

[2026-04-08 11:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Unemployment drops in Feb

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The number of unemployed Filipinos declined in February as labor market conditions improved, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/business/unemployment-drops-in-feb/2315984

[2026-04-08 10:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: LIG D&A establishes U.S. subsidiary to expand defense business, partnerships

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- LIG Defense & Aerospace (D&A) Co., a South Korean precision-guided missiles and weapons manufacturer, said Wednesday it has opened an overseas subsidiary in the United States to expand its presence in the world's largest defense market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408002800320

[2026-04-08 10:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asian stocks surge and oil falls on US-Iran ceasefire

Snippet: Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average surges after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/asian-stocks-surge-and-oil-falls-on-us-iran-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 10:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: PM vows no tolerance against unfair market practices

Snippet: Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on Wednesday issued a fresh warning against unfair market practices, saying that the government would apply a "zero-tolerance" principle to crack down on any potential disruptions in markets.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712267

[2026-04-08 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: PM vows no tolerance against unfair market practices

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on Wednesday issued a fresh warning against unfair market practices, saying that the government would apply a "zero-tolerance" principle to crack down on any potential disruptions in markets.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408002500315

[2026-04-08 10:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nongshim to establish Russian subsidiary to expand Eurasian presence

Snippet: Nongshim Co., South Korea's leading instant noodle maker, said Wednesday it will establish a subsidiary in Russia in June as part of its strategy to expand into the Eurasian market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712251

[2026-04-08 10:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Nongshim to establish Russian subsidiary to expand Eurasian presence

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- Nongshim Co., South Korea's leading instant noodle maker, said Wednesday it will establish a subsidiary in Russia in June as part of its strategy to expand into the Eurasian market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408002400320

[2026-04-08 10:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Taiwan Smart Manufacturing at SIMTOS 2026: Partnering with Korea to Capture Global Opportunities in Smart Manufacturing

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan is set to make a strong return to SIMTOS 2026, showcasing its "Taiwan Smart Manufacturing" initiative—bringing advanced technologies and actively seeking strategic collaboration with Korean industry partners to unlock global market opportunities together.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712205

[2026-04-08 10:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KRX issues buy-side sidecar for KOSPI market on sharp rise

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Exchange (KRX) on Wednesday activated a five-minute buy-side sidecar on the main bourse shortly after the opening bell, as shares rallied on reports of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408001751320

[2026-04-08 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) KRX issues buy-side sidecar for KOSPI market on sharp rise

Snippet: (3rd LD) Lee says S. Korea, France agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408001700320

[2026-04-08 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Smallest town in Australia for sale as two residents decide to sell roadhouse

Snippet: Topic:Pubs, Taverns and Bars

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-08/nations-smallest-town-cooladdi-on-market-in-outback-queensland/106510362

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Barclays boosts Hong Kong presence to tap thriving IPO market, global CEO says

Snippet: C.S. Venkatakrishnan said the bank is increasing its outlay on talent and technology across its investment banking and trading units

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3349118/barclays-boosts-hong-kong-presence-tap-thriving-ipo-market-global-ceo-says?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Barclays boosts Hong Kong presence to tap thriving IPO market

Snippet: C.S. Venkatakrishnan said the bank is increasing its outlay on talent and technology across its investment banking and trading units

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3349118/barclays-boosts-hong-kong-presence-tap-thriving-ipo-market-global-ceo-says

[2026-04-08 09:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Used car prices hit their highest level in nearly 3 years as wholesale demand stays strong

Snippet: American consumers who are in the market for used cars are facing the highest prices in nearly three years, according to a new report.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/business/used-car-prices-hit-their-highest-level-in-nearly-3-years-as-wholesale-demand-stays-strong/

[2026-04-08 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sold-out auctions suggest Hong Kong’s art market is back. But is it?

Snippet: ‘White glove’ sales at Christie’s and Sotheby’s March Hong Kong auctions are cause for optimism, but must be put into perspective

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3349243/sold-out-auctions-suggest-hong-kongs-art-market-back-it?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Art Basel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sold-out auctions suggest Hong Kong’s art market is back. But is it?

Snippet: ‘White glove’ sales at Christie’s and Sotheby’s March Hong Kong auctions are cause for optimism, but must be put into perspective

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3349243/sold-out-auctions-suggest-hong-kongs-art-market-back-it

[2026-04-08 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong must diversify and adapt to changing tourism market

Snippet: Amid shifting cross-border travel and spending patterns, local businesses face challenging times as more residents leave the city during holidays

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3349214/hong-kong-must-diversify-and-adapt-changing-tourism-market?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 09:15 UTC+10:00] [tourism] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong must diversify and adapt to changing tourism market

Snippet: Amid shifting cross-border travel and spending patterns, local businesses face challenging times as more residents leave the city during holidays

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3349214/hong-kong-must-diversify-and-adapt-changing-tourism-market

[2026-04-08 08:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Google CEO Sundar Pichai says 'AI shift' opens opportunities to invest in startups

Snippet: With Alphabet poised to earn potentially $100 billion or more from its 2015 bet on Elon Musk's SpaceX, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the explosion of artificial intelligence has opened the door to more startup investments.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/google-ceo-pichai-says-ai-shift-opens-opportunities-invest-startups.html

[2026-04-08 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Beyond the hype: Real talk on real estate in the Philippines

Snippet: In a market often driven by buzzwords, bold promises and emotionally charged decisions, it is easy to lose sight of what truly matters in real estate investing. For Anchor Land President Elizabeth Ventura, the most overlooked yet crucial step is simple: proper due diligence before chasing any opportunity.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/business/beyond-the-hype-real-talk-on-real-estate-in-the-philippines/2315746

[2026-04-08 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: Wall St mixed ahead of Trump deadline, oil price slips, ASX marginally positive

Snippet: Wall Street's trading was largely flat overnight as Donald Trump's latest Iran deadline ticked down, but the momentum was positive as Pakistan provided a possible last-minute compromise to an escalated bombing campaign.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-08/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/106540036

[2026-04-08 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Office towers plunge up to whopping 95% off as a fire sale sweeps the US market

Snippet: The US office market is in freefall. Aging towers are trading at fractions of their former worth as owners finally admit that the post-pandemic workplace is not coming back.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/real-estate/office-towers-plunge-up-to-whopping-95-off-amid-fire-sale/

[2026-04-08 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 4/7/2026

Snippet: U.S. stocks swung sharply as uncertainty about what will happen in the war with Iran increased.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-e71b0d01d83f2052d0d016082d60e976

[2026-04-08 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Tokyo exchange's midtier Standard market overtakes Prime in listed firms

Snippet: The Tokyo Stock Exchange restructured itself into the Prime, Standard and Growth markets in April 2022. (Photo by Yo Inoue)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/tokyo-exchange-s-midtier-standard-market-overtakes-prime-in-listed-firms

[2026-04-08 06:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tech workers ate dead tarantulas, crawled through ants in corporate retreat from hell

Snippet: A tech company retreat turned into a trip from hell with armed guards, crawls through fire ants, and dead tarantula du jour … similar to something out of the movie “Apocalypse Now.”Around 120 remote workers at streaming service Plex flew to Honduras for what had been billed as a tropical getaway with fun team-building exercises inspired by “Survivor” — the CEO’s favorite TV show.But what they got was a literal fight for survival, according to employees who opened up to

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/us-news/tech-workers-ate-dead-tarantulas-crawled-through-fire-ants-in-corporate-retreat-from-hell/

[2026-04-08 05:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Consumer Credit Grows Less Than Expected On Subdued Credit Card Usage

Snippet: While the monthly jobs report has become a veritable economic random number generator, with every monthly print coming either well below or above the forecast stack, the weekly initial claims report has become its foil - a study in boring reporting, with numbers barely budging week to week, and usually falling right on top of Wall Street estimates.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/consumer-credit-grows-less-expected-subdued-credit-card-growth

[2026-04-08 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares – Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 07.04.2026 )

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/08/business/979143/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-07-04-2026/

[2026-04-08 05:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Golf’s biggest names share their feelings as ‘very strange’ Masters begins following Tiger Woods’ DUI

Snippet: AUGUSTA, Ga. — It’s been 32 years since a Masters was played without both Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/sports/how-golfs-biggest-names-feel-about-strange-masters-following-tiger-woods-dui/

[2026-04-08 04:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Amanda Batula, West Wilson share flirty moment in first trailer for ‘Summer House’ spinoff: ‘Hey cutie’

Snippet: Amanda Batula and West Wilson shared a flirty interaction in the first trailer for “In The City.”

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/07/entertainment/amanda-batula-west-wilson-share-flirty-moment-in-first-trailer-for-summer-house-spinoff/

[2026-04-08 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Amazon Zoox robotaxi to begin test driving in LA despite terrifying accidents

Snippet: Los Angeles ride-share customers can soon be picked up in a vehicle that looks more like a spaceship than a car — no steering wheel, no gear shift, no gas pedal.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/us-news/amazon-zoox-car-to-begin-test-runs-in-la-despite-recalls-safety-probe/

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Two IDF officers, civilian face indictment in alleged Gaza aid-truck smuggling scheme

Snippet: Military and civilian prosecutors on Tuesday filed prosecutors’ declarations ahead of indictments against two IDF officers and a civilian suspected of exploiting humanitarian aid trucks to smuggle prohibited goods into the Gaza Strip for profit, in the latest in a growing wartime cluster of Gaza-smuggling cases. According to the joint statement by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), Israel Police, and the IDF, the suspects are accused of trying to move contraband into Gaza in exchange for hundreds of thousands

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-892337

[2026-04-08 04:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Tucker Carlson urges US officials to oppose Trump’s plan to target Iranian civil infrastructure

Snippet: Tucker Carlson urged US officials to oppose any efforts by President Donald Trump to authorize large-scale attacks that would harm Iranian civilians, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-892339

[2026-04-08 03:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Sharon Osbourne lists longtime LA home 8 months following Ozzy Osbourne’s death

Snippet: The Los Angeles home of Sharon Osbourne and Ozzy Osbourne is back on the market, this time with a $17 million price tag and a more final tone following the heavy metal icon’s death last summer.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/real-estate/sharon-osbourne-lists-the-la-home-she-shared-with-ozzy/

[2026-04-08 03:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Minka Kelly and Dan Reynolds share a smooch and more star snaps

Snippet: 1 of 16 Minka Kelly and Dan Reynolds share a kiss after grabbing coffee from MARU Cafe in Los Angeles. Terma, SL / BACKGRID 2 of 16 Angel Reese celebrates her campaign with Victoria’s Secret at The Victoria’s Secret flagship store in NYC. Getty Images for Victoria's Secret 3 of 16 Whitney Leavitt, Mark Ballas, and Sophie Carmen-Jones pose backstage during an opening night celebration at “Chicago” on Broadway at The Ambassador Theatre in NYC.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/07/photos/minka-kelly-and-dan-reynolds-share-a-smooch-and-more-star-snaps/

[2026-04-08 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: 2026 Masters picks: The Post’s favorite bets to win the Green Jacket

Snippet: The Post’s sports betting and golf experts share their best bets to win the 2026 Masters.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/betting/2026-masters-picks-the-posts-favorite-bets-to-win-the-green-jacket/

[2026-04-08 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Apple shares sink 4% on report of foldable iPhone delays

Snippet: Shares of Apple sunk 4% Tuesday after reports that the company is facing engineering challenges with its highly anticipated foldable iPhones.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/apple-stock-foldable-iphone-report.html