Topic: Property — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-22 13:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Over 50, 000 beneficiaries under the National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC) stand to enjoy the three-month moratorium it set on housing payments to help mitigate the impact of the Middle East war.
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[2026-04-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Koreans relocating to new homes reached its highest level for any March period in five years, driven by increased housing transactions, data showed Wednesday.
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[2026-04-22 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fire service official Michael Yung says responsibility for flagged hazards lies with Housing Bureau’s Independent Checking Unit and Labour Department
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[2026-04-22 12:51 UTC+10:00] [Wang Fuk Court] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fire service official Michael Yung says responsibility for flagged hazards lies with Housing Bureau’s Independent Checking Unit and Labour Department
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[2026-04-22 12:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Group said Wednesday it has forged partnerships with American firms for naval and rocket systems development collaborations at a major U.S. defense trade show in Maryland.
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[2026-04-22 12:07 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Bulls N’ Bears Big Hits takes a look at notable drill intercepts reported to the ASX last week, led by New Murchison Gold and followed by Golden Horse Minerals and SQX Resources, with results spanning development‑focused drilling to early‑stage discovery.
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[2026-04-22 12:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Korea Real Estate Development Association said Wednesday it had appointed Tran Viet Hanh, chairman of Newtatco, as an adviser to its international committee, as it seeks to strengthen support for members expanding into Vietnam.
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[2026-04-22 11:59 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The Crisafulli government has doubled down on its bid to unlock fossil fuel supplies in Queensland, announcing a $25 million investment to aid the development of renewable diesel at a refinery in the Port of Brisbane.
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[2026-04-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Justice] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: It's the first legal action of its kind in the country, seeking to set a precedent. Credit: Tash Khan, Human Rights Law Centre
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[2026-04-22 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Raising barriers to entry in tech in the name of national security could stifle global AI development
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[2026-04-22 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Global South] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Raising barriers to entry in tech in the name of national security could stifle global AI development
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[2026-04-22 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Housing Construction Industry
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[2026-04-22 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Residents in the remote community of Papunya are suing the Northern Territory government, claiming it has failed to provide safe public housing during periods of extreme heat.
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[2026-04-22 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), in partnership with the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), unveiled Sri Lanka’s Insurance Industry Development Roadmap yesterday (21) in Colombo, with the participation of Ananda Wijepala, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, attended the event as Chief Guest.
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[2026-04-22 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: A Hobart-based shelter has locked in funding to almost double its capacity for women and children in need of safe housing. (ABC News: Jake Grant)
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[2026-04-22 05:58 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, outlined the Government’s utmost priority of maintaining stability in energy supply to ensure uninterrupted industrial activity addressing the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) 40th Anniversary held in Colombo recently.
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[2026-04-22 05:55 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s economy showed resilience in 2025, with a 5% GDP growth. Agriculture (1.4%), industry (7.8%), and services (3.3%) contributed positively, while Cyclone Ditwah hindered fourth-quarter activity, causing $1.4 billion losses and moderating growth to 4.8%. Consumption rose sharply, but investment growth declined to 2.2%, the Asian Development Outlook April 2026 report released recently said.
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[2026-04-22 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan, in collaboration with the Export Development Board, successfully organized the Japan–Sri Lanka ICT Business Matching Event 2026 at the Minato City Industrial Promotion Centre in Tokyo, bringing together leading stakeholders from Sri Lanka and Japan to improve collaboration in the digital sector and strengthening Sri Lanka–Japan ICT cooperation, fostering innovation, and building sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships in the digital economy.
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[2026-04-22 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry marks a significant milestone with the launch of the 31st National Bartenders Competition, celebrating over three decades of excellence, talent development and innovation in the art of bartending.
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[2026-04-22 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The publication on the Financial Statements and Operations of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka 2025, a requirement under Section 99 (2) and 7 (1) (l) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Act, No 16 of 2023, was presented to President and Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, by Dr.
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[2026-04-22 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Japanese Government through its Japanese Supplementary Budget (JSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development journey by announcing two new projects, aimed at fostering climate resilience in vulnerable communities and advancing gender equality. These initiatives, together with the Sri Lankan Government and implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, will contribute to sustainable recovery from the disaster and inclusive development countrywide.
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[2026-04-22 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: An Aboriginal land council is planning to convert hard-won land claim sites into multi-storey apartments, setting up a high-stakes contest between economic self-determination, community resistance and the pressures of the city’s deepening housing crisis.
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[2026-04-22 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LAST week, I attended the Makati Business Club’s forum with British Ambassador Sarah Hulton. The ambassador discussed some of the geopolitical and economic shocks being experienced by the world, in relation to the United Kingdom’s role in enhancing security throughout the globe. In particular, Ambassador Hulton described the Philippines as one of the world’s most megabiodiverse nations, at the forefront of using nature to drive both climate resilience and economic growth.
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[2026-04-22 01:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Gaza will need close to eight decades and tens of billions of dollars to recover from more than two years of war with Israel, according to a new report.
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[2026-04-22 01:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: People gather during a demonstration to protest high housing costs in Barcelona, Spain, April 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, File)
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[2026-04-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: NSW housing and homelessness minister says Bikram Lama’s death shows the ‘gaps’ that people without residency can fall through
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[2026-04-22 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The president’s proposed $445bn increase in military spending would batter popular domestic programs as millions struggle
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[2026-04-21 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Investcorp Capital, an Abu Dhabi-listed asset manager, said it invested $200 million in US real estate assets as it looks to grow its portfolio of investments in the world’s leading economy.
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[2026-04-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Global development] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: An Ecuadorian fishing crew describe their ordeal as victims of Trump’s purported war on ‘narcoterrorists’
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[2026-04-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: The Al-Ittihad-Ungaya sa Kawagib Nu Bangsamoro, a regional parliamentary political party in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), is led by former Sultan Kudarat governor and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority chairman Suharto T. Mangudadatu.
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[2026-04-21 20:38 UTC+10:00] [Exam results] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-04-21 19:25 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Actor says his opposition to South Island development near his farm has led to personal abuse
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[2026-04-21 19:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Environmental NGO calls on authorities to adopt a more responsible approach when granting approvals for development projects in the area
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[2026-04-21 19:24 UTC+10:00] [Department of Environment] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Environmental NGO calls on authorities to adopt a more responsible approach when granting approvals for development projects in the area
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[2026-04-21 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) enjoined higher education institutions (HEIs) across the country to become “convergence hubs” for science, technology and innovations (STI) and advance national progress on achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) amid fragmented efforts.
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[2026-04-21 18:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to prioritize infrastructure development, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P46.22 billion to fund 1,743 public works projects nationwide, Malacañang said Tuesday.
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[2026-04-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Women] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Yanar Mohammed’s assassination comes amid a number of killings as fellow campaigners warn women’s rights are going backwards
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[2026-04-21 14:15 UTC+10:00] [AFL] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: From start to finish, the high farce of the umpire abuse case against Zak Butters may force the league to confront two serious problems
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[2026-04-21 11:30 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: One of western Sydney’s most exclusive streets has been removed from a major rezoning plan that would allow for buildings up to 25 storeys high to be built in the suburb.
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[2026-04-21 10:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City is testing a transition housing unit made from recycled plastic as a temporary shelter option for families who may be displaced during community upgrading works.
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[2026-04-21 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wah Fu Estate’s iconic 1968 design, community spirit and ongoing redevelopment make this Hong Kong landmark a compelling story of heritage, architecture and urban change
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[2026-04-21 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wah Fu Estate’s iconic 1968 design, community spirit and ongoing redevelopment make this Hong Kong landmark a compelling story of heritage, architecture and urban change
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[2026-04-21 07:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics
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[2026-04-21 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is restructuring its SME sector by consolidating agencies into a new Industrial Transformation and Innovation Authority (ITIA) to foster a cohesive, export-oriented ecosystem, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development told the American Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (AmCham) CEO Forum 2026 held in Colombo recently.
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[2026-04-21 05:47 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) statistics revealed that the number of foreign tourists who have visited the country so far this year has exceeded eight hundred thousand.
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[2026-04-21 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G24) has urged wealthier nations and multilateral development institutions to step up support for developing countries struggling with the economic fallout of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, while stressing that domestic resource mobilisation remains critical for long-term resilience.
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[2026-04-21 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: California has added a staggering 677,000 new homes over the past six years — all while the number of residents barely budged, growing by just 39,000 people, according to new data.
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[2026-04-21 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: In a significant development exposing internal fractures within the Taliban leadership, Afghan authorities have arrested Agha Jan, a co-founder of the movement and one of its most senior figures.
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[2026-04-21 02:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: California’s two biggest cities got the cold shoulder in a new ranking of the best places for fresh-faced college graduates to launch their careers — while another SoCal city stole the spotlight.
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[2026-04-21 01:01 UTC+10:00] [Housing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The strange and lonely death of Bikram Lama exposes a glaring gap in homelessness services. Reged Ahmad speaks with Guardian Australia’s chief investigations correspondent, Christopher Knaus, about what hopes and dreams brought Lama to Australia, and what went wrong
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