[2026-03-02 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Dubai shaken by Iranian airstrikes in retaliation for US, Israel attacks

Snippet: Iranian missiles and drones have hit the United Arab Emirates, shaking Dubai’s image as a safe, tax-free haven for foreigners. The Associated Press' Jon Gambrell explains more.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/02/dubai-shaken-by-iranian-airstrikes-in-retaliation-for-us-israel-attacks/

[2026-03-02 19:21 UTC+10:00] [Benjamin Chan Sze-wai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to expand tax exemptions for family offices, AIIB and pension fund investment

Snippet: The government will submit a bill by June to add more tax-exempt products and funds, including gold and digital assets, a minister says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3345119/hong-kong-expand-tax-exemptions-family-offices-aiib-and-pension-fund-investment

[2026-03-02 19:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee taps 4-term ruling party lawmaker to head Budget Ministry

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Rep. Park Hong-keun, a four-term lawmaker and former floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, as the inaugural Minister of Planning and Budget.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685133

[2026-03-02 17:44 UTC+10:00] [biotechnology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s new cash-for-residency scheme draws US$12 billion in first 2 years

Snippet: Number of applicants surges in second year, with most of the deployed capital going into authorised funds, equities and debt securities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3345102/hong-kongs-new-cash-residency-scheme-draws-us12-billion-first-2-years

[2026-03-02 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'A tax on households': Economists warn Middle East war to spike oil

Snippet: Analysts say disruptions to the passage of oil through the Strait of Hormuz pose a risk to global growth. (Reuters: Stringer/File Photo)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-02/iran-us-israel-strikes-middle-east-war-economic-oil-fallout/106405452

[2026-03-02 14:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Dubai's image as safe haven rocked

Snippet: The United Arab Emirates has sold itself to foreigners for years as a sunny, safe, tax-free oasis.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685021

[2026-03-02 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Health minister grilled over damaged ceilings, mould in operating theatres

Snippet: Ryan Park faced NSW budget estimates on Monday. (ABC News: Abubakr Sajid)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-02/nsw-hospital-review-uncovers-maintenance-issues/106404848

[2026-03-02 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Spouses of fallen hero cops receive hefty tax break in these Long Island towns

Snippet: The spouses of fallen police heroes in three Long Island towns will receive hefty property-tax breaks thanks to newly passed legislation.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/01/us-news/spouses-of-fallen-cops-granted-hefty-tax-break-in-3-long-island-towns/

[2026-03-02 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Zohran Mamdani’s Albany pals push bill to slap 25% ‘surcharge’ on NYC corporations

Snippet: Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pals in the state Legislature are pushing a bill to give him the power to slap a 25% tax liability “surcharge” on Big Apple corporations.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/01/us-news/mamdanis-albany-pals-push-bill-to-slap-25surcharge-on-nyc-corporations/

[2026-03-02 09:45 UTC+10:00] [taxpayer dollars] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EVs in Hong Kong must compete on their own merits

Snippet: The decision to end tax breaks for private electric cars is part of the necessary transition from incentives to market-driven growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3344871/evs-hong-kong-must-compete-their-own-merits

[2026-03-02 07:10 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Politics live: Penny Wong warns Australians of ‘serious travel disruptions’ due to Iran conflict; NSW to review hospital maintenance after outbreaks of mould and bird lice

Snippet: Travel changes likely at short notice, including on routes to Europe. Follow today’s latest new updates

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/mar/02/politics-updates-federal-parliament-anthony-albanese-labor-angus-taylor-coalition-nsw-budget-estimates-iran-war-reactions-ntwnfb

[2026-03-02 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NY town ‘extremely mismanaged’ tax money as 35-year Dem boss on hot seat: audit

Snippet: A suburban town run by one of the Empire State’s longest serving Democrats left millions in tax dollars uncollected, including property taxes that were due as far back as 1967, a bombshell new audit found.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/01/us-news/ny-town-extremely-mismanaged-tax-money-as-35-year-dem-boss-on-hot-seat-audit/

[2026-03-02 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Workforce re-entry as economic recovery strategy - DailyNews

Snippet: As Sri Lanka navigates the complexities of a post-crisis economy in 2026, the national conversation has been dominated by debt restructuring, tax reforms, and export diversification. While these are critical pillars of stability, they often overlook the most potent, non-debt-funded engine of growth available to the nation: the systematic re-integration of skilled women into the labour force.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/02/general-opinion/959816/workforce-re-entry-as-economic-recovery-strategy/

[2026-03-02 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Almost 5 per cent of Tasmania's health budget spent on locum nurses

Snippet: Topic:Doctors and Medical Professionals

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-02/tasmania-health-budget-locum-nurses/106402468

[2026-03-02 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Finance & Tax] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: We’re going to need a bigger boat. Jim Chalmers’ tax reform fishing not serious

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/were-going-to-need-a-bigger-boat-jim-chalmers-tax-reform-fishing-not-serious/

[2026-03-02 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Labor calls it a win for aspiring home owners. Angus Taylor calls it an ‘assault on aspiration’

Snippet: Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has drawn battlelines with Labor as it considers slashing property tax breaks in the budget, vowing to fight Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s “assault on aspiration”.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/labor-calls-it-a-win-for-aspiring-home-owners-angus-taylor-calls-it-an-assault-on-aspiration-20260301-p5o6f8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-02 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The journey toward e-invoicing

Snippet: BY the end of 2026, electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) will redefine how businesses in the Philippines comply with tax obligations. More than a regulatory milestone, it marks a pivotal moment in the country’s digital transformation — one that enhances efficiency, increases transparency and fuels strategic growth.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/business/top-business/the-journey-toward-e-invoicing/2290651

[2026-03-02 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Budget use slumps to 42.2% in January

Snippet: THE budget utilization rate of government agencies slumped to 42.2 percent in January, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/business/top-business/budget-use-slumps-to-422-in-january/2290650

[2026-03-02 00:16 UTC+10:00] [Northern Metropolis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Legal framework for Northern Metropolis to be tabled at Legco in late March

Snippet: Latest budget is seeking HK$30 billion in initial capital for development of Hetao Hong Kong Park, San Tin Technopole and Shui Kiu Industry Park

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345048/legal-framework-northern-metropolis-be-tabled-legco-late-march

[2026-03-01 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dem Washington House majority leader Joe Fitzgibbon apologizes for being ‘impaired’ during budget hearing: ‘Made a poor choice’

Snippet: A Democratic Washington state lawmaker has apologized after admitting he showed up to a committee hearing after drinking alcohol and making somewhat slurred remarks during the proceeding.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/01/us-news/washington-state-house-democrat-majority-leader-joe-fitzgibbon-admits-to-drinking-alcohol-before-hearing/

[2026-03-01 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Dallas Stars rally from 2-0 deficit to beat Nashville Predators in OT

Snippet: Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) celebrates his goal with teammate defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) in front of Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) and left wing Erik Haula (56) during overtime in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/predators-stars-score-40fd28fb97df28068f6b938e8f2b5d9d

[2026-02-28 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Patients lead urgent call for PhilHealth Z Benefit Package for lung cancer

Snippet: EVERY day without a dedicated PhilHealth Z Benefit Package for lung cancer means more Filipino families face delayed diagnosis, interrupted treatment or catastrophic medical debt.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/tmt-newswire/patients-lead-urgent-call-for-philhealth-z-benefit-package-for-lung-cancer/2290392

[2026-02-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Her husband wanted to use ChatGPT to create sustainable housing. Then it took over his life.

Snippet: Kate Fox says Joe Ceccanti was the ‘most hopeful person’ before he started spending 12 hours a day with a chatbot

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ng-interactive/2026/feb/28/chatgpt-ai-chatbot-mental-health

[2026-02-28 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Spending | South China Morning Post

Snippet: EU’s tariffs may stall, not stop, China’s EV exports, analysts sayThe additional tariffs the EU plans to levy will not be severe enough to shut most Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) out, as the cost advantages of companies like BYD will outweigh the curbs, analysts say.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/spending

[2026-02-28 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Commercial EV use needs boost after car owner tax break ends, green groups say

Snippet: Environmentalists back move to end first registration tax concessions for private electric cars, say focus must pivot to businesses

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3344934/commercial-ev-use-needs-boost-after-car-owner-tax-break-ends-green-groups-say

[2026-02-28 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Treasury Department is ending union contracts at the IRS

Snippet: President Donald Trump gestures from the stairs of Air Force One upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/treasury-irs-fiscal-service-union-contracts-dcd42250d58c8e4d46a2c0256064a857

[2026-02-28 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Superannuation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Unleash your super power: how to prevent your retirement savings from funding fossil fuels

Snippet: It’s easy to ignore your superannuation, but choices about where to invest can make a big difference for climate action and protecting the environment

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/28/superannuation-fund-ethical-investment-retirement-savings

[2026-02-28 08:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: $13m jump in project budget 'not a cost blowout', mayor says

Snippet: Topic:Performing Arts

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-28/questions-over-budget-for-earl-arts-centre-princess-theatre/106393242

[2026-02-28 07:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: IMF approves $8.1 billion loan for Kiev

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new four-year loan for Ukraine, which is currently facing an acute budget deficit. A much larger sum offered by Brussels and backed by EU taxpayers remains blocked by Hungary’s veto.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633145-imf-approve-loan-kiev/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-28 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Amanda Cranston

Snippet: Amanda Cranston is the ABC Far North Saturday Breakfast presenter and features reporter for radio programs and digital, based in Cairns. She loves travelling, reading, good coffee, spending time with family and volunteering with local wildlife, environment and homeless organisations in Far North Queensland.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/amanda-cranston/101798098

[2026-02-28 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Health insurance, inflation and federal funding cuts driving school budget increases

Snippet: Vermonters headed to the polls on Town Meeting Day will cast votes on critical decisions around school district budgets and the future of small elementary schools, as property taxes and education reform remain top of mind for lawmakers and voters.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/education-funding-phil-scott-schools-health-care-industry-vermont-149fd223058a7301f6000d10959122b2

[2026-02-28 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trade deficit shrinks

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/business/top-business/trade-deficit-shrinks/2290106

[2026-02-28 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Not a game anymore as Nvidia's record revenue tells story of insatiable data centre demand

Snippet: Nvidia's latest fiscal fourth-quarter results published on February 25 beat market expectations, with record revenue of $68.13 billion.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/02/27/not-a-game-anymore-as-nvidias-record-revenue-tells-story-of-insatiable-data-centre-demand/

[2026-02-28 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Slide As Renewed AI Disruption And Private Credit Fears Spark Selling

Snippet: The rollercoaster continues: US equity futures are in the red again, trading near session lows, and set to extend Thursday's losses with as stocks underperform after yesterday's spectacular plunge in the momentum trade as NVDA's post record-breaking earnings/guidance plunge spooked markets that nothing is resolved about where AI goes next.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-slide-renewed-ai-disruption-and-private-credit-fears-spark-selling

[2026-02-27 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong budget 2026-27: minister defends cuts to kindergarten subsidyEducation chief Christine Choi says government will channel more resources into pushing ‘high-quality education’.

Snippet: Education chief Christine Choi says government will channel more resources into pushing ‘high-quality education’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3344918/hong-kong-budget-2026-27-minister-defends-cuts-kindergarten-subsidy

[2026-02-27 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Stability risk’: US faces rising concern as global debt soars to record highGlobal debt accumulation ‘accelerated sharply’ in 2025, driven by surging investment in the US, China and Europe, report finds.

Snippet: Global debt accumulation ‘accelerated sharply’ in 2025, driven by surging investment in the US, China and Europe, report finds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344903/global-debt-soars-us29-trillion-us-china-drive-rapid-build-report

[2026-02-27 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bigger Pensions and better Member Loans: SSS translates record performance to stronger member benefits

Snippet: PENSIONERS of the Social Security System (SSS) are set to receive another round of pension increases, alongside the rollout of a new micro loan program designed to provide accessible and affordable financial support for their daily needs.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/tmt-newswire/bigger-pensions-and-better-member-loans-sss-translates-record-performance-to-stronger-member-benefits/2289764

[2026-02-27 18:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Finance chief Paul Chan vows Hong Kong can handle debt of bond-driven growthFinance chief insists the city will not struggle to repay bonds issued for Northern Metropolis projects, saying debt level remains ‘very safe’.

Snippet: Finance chief insists the city will not struggle to repay bonds issued for Northern Metropolis projects, saying debt level remains ‘very safe’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3344852/paul-chan-vows-hong-kong-can-handle-debt-bond-driven-growth

[2026-02-27 18:27 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Federal treasurer all but confirms government will limit tax breaks

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/federal-treasurer-all-but-confirms-government-will-limit-tax-breaks-20260227-p5o66g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-27 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Two sessions’: China’s economic agenda

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy Series‘Two sessions’: China’s economic agendaAhead of China’s annual legislative meetings, the South China Morning Post examines the complex economic recalibration driving China’s growth philosophy and its wide-ranging implications. Updated: 04 Mar, 2026Advertisement[1]After years of ‘at-all-costs’ growth, China wants cadres to ditch GDP obsessionFive-month campaign seen prioritising social welfare and long-term sustainability over economic expansion, with debt, fraud and vanity projects in crosshairs.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/series/3344840/two-sessions-chinas-economic-agenda

[2026-02-27 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship

Snippet: Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin smiles as she walks into Marshall Metro high school to vote in Chicago, March 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/aipac-israel-democratic-party-spending-dark-money-illinois-new-jersey-564cfdd46e0119501939452018be846a

[2026-02-27 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Massive budget shortfall shakes Georgia child welfare system

Snippet: Foster parent Pamela Bruce poses for a portrait in Winston, Ga., on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlotte Kramon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/georgia-child-welfare-budget-shortfall-candice-broce-4b4e55a449b16f7ee51040f9e6105373

[2026-02-27 15:59 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Almost 40,000 Budget Direct customers allegedly overcharged $3.3m

Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/auto-and-general-services-almost-40000-budget-direct-customers-allegedly-overcharged-3-million/7af6a287-1e86-450c-b84f-4739bbb01a58

[2026-02-27 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China People's Congress

Snippet: Central policy to be finalized in March; boosting household spending 'significantly' a formal target for first time

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/china-people-s-congress

[2026-02-27 15:14 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Popular but controversial tax break could be pared back within months

Snippet: Jim Chalmers has effectively confirmed Treasury has looked into the impact of limiting one of Australia's most contentious tax breaks for property investors, as speculation continues to build about a significant overhaul of the tax system in this year's federal budget.Speaking to reporters today, the treasurer was asked whether reports published this morning of his department conducting modelling about how much revenue could be raised by limiting negative gearing to two investment properties were accurate."We haven't changed our tax policies,"

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/negative-gearing-treasury-modelling-jim-chalmers-federal-budget/38dc9045-0406-4198-b3db-7b5a67706ebb

[2026-02-27 14:43 UTC+10:00] [Jim Chalmers] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Jim Chalmers confirms changes to negative gearing on the table ahead of May budget

Snippet: Treasurer says ‘not unusual’ for his department to examine options but stresses that no decision has been made

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/27/jim-chalmers-confirms-changes-to-negative-gearing-on-the-table-ahead-of-may-budget

[2026-02-27 14:40 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The politics of no sympathy for ‘IS families’ | Back to Back Barries podcast

Snippet: Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy examine the divisive political debate over the future of the 34 Australian women and children languishing in a Syrian detention camp. They also discuss why capital gains tax is becoming a real pressure point for Labor, Anthony Albanese’s careful words for One Nation voters and why there’s a proliferation of polls

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2026/feb/27/the-politics-of-no-sympathy-for-is-families-back-to-back-barries-podcast

[2026-02-27 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: What to know as ASIC takes Budget Direct owner to court

Snippet: Topic:Consumer Protection

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/asic-sues-auto-and-general-budget-direct-insurance/106395912

[2026-02-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Tasmania's finances to 'rapidly deteriorate', Treasury warns

Snippet: Tasmanian Treasurer Eric Abetz will hand down the next state budget in May. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/tasmania-finances-to-rapidly-deteriorate-treasury-warns/106395370

[2026-02-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Tax revenue rises 6.2 tln won in Jan. on increased value-added tax

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's tax revenue increased by 6.2 trillion won (US$4.3 billion) from a year earlier in January, driven by increases in value-added tax and income tax collections, government data showed Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260227001300320