[2026-02-24 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Govt agencies support simplified vape tax

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The government is inclined to adopt the proposed single tax rate for vapor products to address regulatory gaps and boost revenue collections.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/24/news/govt-agencies-support-simplified-vape-tax/2283630

[2026-02-24 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Deficit bugetar

Snippet: Politică20.06.202520 iunie 2025

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ro/deficit-bugetar/t-72858254

[2026-02-24 21:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cabinet greenlights Social Security Contribution Tax act amendment - DailyNews

Snippet: In a move to align tax structures with the 2026 Budget, the Cabinet has approved a Bill to amend the Social Security Contribution Tax Act, No. 25 of 2022. The amendments, drafted by the Legal Draftsman and cleared by the Attorney General, are designed to broaden the tax base and modernize compliance.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/local/957012/cabinet-greenlights-social-security-contribution-tax-act-amendment/

[2026-02-24 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: World Bank pledges $6 billion to Mozambique over five years

Snippet: The World Bank announced Monday it aims to provide Mozambique with $6 billion in mostly concessional financing over the next five years to support public investment projects, as the Southern African nation grapples with strained public finances and recent IMF warnings over worsening debt dynamics.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/24/world-bank-pledges-6-billion-to-mozambique-over-five-years/

[2026-02-24 20:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cabinet approves amendments to National Tariff Policy - DailyNews

Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has officially approved an updated National Tariff Policy, aimed at establishing a transparent and predictable trade framework to boost Sri Lanka’s investment and fiscal health.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/local/956959/cabinet-approves-amendments-to-national-tariff-policy/

[2026-02-24 20:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Boomers now ready to forgo tax benefits

Snippet: To submit a letter to The Age, email letters@theage.com.au. Please include your home address and telephone number below your letter. No attachments. See here for our rules and tips on getting your letter published.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/boomers-now-ready-to-forgo-tax-benefits-20260224-p5o54o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-24 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Council push to split sprawling western suburb gets lost in the mail

Snippet: When Deni Dee returned home after spending four weeks in the intensive care unit at Royal Melbourne Hospital in 2023, the single mother of two needed a lot of care.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/council-push-to-split-sprawling-western-suburb-gets-lost-in-the-mail-20260224-p5o4wi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-24 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: No takebacks: Japan wants US to stick to trade deal amid tariff turmoil

Snippet: Japan could see extra tax burdens on some goods if Trump’s new 10 per cent tariffs were to be applied unilaterally, the trade minister said

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3344440/japan-wants-us-stick-trade-deal-new-global-tariffs-kick

[2026-02-24 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Cabinet approves decree resuming heavier capital gains tax on owners of multiple homes

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in last 2 paras)By Kim Han-joo

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260224003951320

[2026-02-24 18:01 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: City of Perth councillor travel costs triple to $106k, newly released figures show

Snippet: Travel spending by councillors at the City of Perth more than tripled last financial year, jumping to $106,500, newly released figures show.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/city-of-perth-councillor-travel-costs-triple-to-106k-newly-released-figures-show-20260224-p5o53i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-24 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Business Why Tesla-SpaceX merger could mean tax bills for Korean investors South Korean investors holding a stake in Tesla — the most widely owned US stock in the country — could face a 22 percent capital gains tax if Elon Musk proceeds with a potential merger between Tesla

Snippet: Share swap may trigger 22% tax on top foreign stock for Koreans

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681312

[2026-02-24 15:54 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Tax change would help first timers get a home: Treasury

Snippet: Cutting the capital gains tax discount would give first home buyers a better chance at getting into the property market, Treasury officials have conceded even as the housing industry warns any change would lead to fewer homes and higher rents.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/tax-change-would-help-first-timers-get-a-home-treasury-20260224-p5o4wo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-24 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Cabinet approves decree resuming heavier capital gains tax on owners of multiple homes

Snippet: SEJONG, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a revision to the enforcement decree of the Income Tax Act that will end a temporary exemption from heavy capital gains taxes for owners of multiple homes.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260224003900320

[2026-02-24 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Former RBA governor calls for capital gains tax discount to be scrapped

Snippet: A Senate committee is looking into how the capital gains tax discount affects inequality and the property market. (ABC News: Daniel Miles)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-24/former-rba-governor-bernie-fraser-calls-out-toxic-tax-debate-cgt/106381176

[2026-02-24 12:25 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Super needed for 'comfortable' retirement hits record levels

Snippet: The super balance needed for a comfortable retirement has hit a new record high - and that's for people who already own their own home.The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) said today that home-owning singles could now expect to need a super fund of $630,000 (up from $595,000) at a retirement age of 67, compared to $730,000 (up from $690,000) for couples.It's the first time ASFA's lump sum figures have increased in three years.READ MORE: Remains found in

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/record-amounts-of-super-needed-for-comfortable-retirement-new-figures-show/e5b7ebdd-9d1a-4c64-a64d-92c460f12d77

[2026-02-24 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Defense and military spending

Snippet: Conflicts02/23/2026February 23, 202605:08 min

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/defense-and-military-spending/t-72055302

[2026-02-24 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Hong Kong to boost IP economy with new academy, patent evaluation support

Snippet: Initiatives to diversify the city’s economic development expected to be announced by Financial Secretary Paul Chan in his budget address

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344370/hong-kong-boost-ip-economy-new-academy-patent-evaluation-support

[2026-02-24 09:44 UTC+10:00] [World / Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia seals UK defence deal with $300m for AUKUS sub reactors

Snippet: Australia will deepen its defence ties with Britain by spending $310 million on a new stage of the AUKUS submarine project as well as launching joint work on radar systems, drones and missile tests that could help Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/australia-seals-uk-defence-deal-with-300m-for-aukus-sub-reactors-20260224-p5o4ue.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-24 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US children’s book author killed husband for his millions, trial hears

Snippet: Kouri Richins denies using fentanyl to murder her husband; prosecutors allege a ‘facade of success’ hid millions in debt

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3344387/us-author-childrens-book-grief-killed-husband-his-money-court-hears

[2026-02-24 09:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers

Snippet: A Reform government would end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers and merge nearly 100 separate schemes to create a £500bn British Sovereign Wealth Fund.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c875edj1qeno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pensions for public service officers recruited in January 2016 - DailyNews

Snippet: All officers recruited to the public service in or after January 1, 2016 will be entitled to pension rights.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/local/956710/pensions-for-public-service-officers-recruited-in-january-2016/

[2026-02-24 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Syd)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Bowral restaurants do well with the twice-a-year crowd. This bistro impresses everyone

Snippet: The first time I met my wife’s late grandmother, she was in head-to-toe leopard print, camouflaged against a leopard-print pouffe. Along with her obvious sense of style, she exhibited a mild case of narcolepsy, and had come to be known affectionately as Noddy. When I met her, Noddy lived in Bowral, having retired to the Highlands after spending most of her married life on a sheep farm.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/sydney-eating-out/bowral-restaurants-do-well-with-the-twice-a-year-crowd-this-bistro-impresses-everyone-20260223-p5o4kp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-24 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: WA private schools spend big on new builds, but public schools are left behind

Snippet: Five West Australian private schools are spending more on capital works than thousands of public schools nationally, a new report has revealed, with one high-fee school topping the list.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-private-schools-spend-big-on-new-builds-but-public-schools-are-left-behind-20260223-p5o4oy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-24 03:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Foreign debt service burden drops to $12B

Snippet: THE country’s external debt service burden fell by 22.8 percent to $12.01 billion as of end-November from $15.57 billion a year earlier, preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/24/business/top-business/foreign-debt-service-burden-drops-to-12b/2283034

[2026-02-24 03:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tax compliance drive seen lifting revenues

Snippet: THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is optimistic about revenue collections this year amid intensified efforts to improve tax compliance and expand enforcement, its top official said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/24/business/top-business/tax-compliance-drive-seen-lifting-revenues/2283029

[2026-02-24 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Measures to abolish travel tax gain in House

Snippet: THE House Committee on Tourism on Monday approved the bills seeking to abolish the travel tax.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/24/news/national/measures-to-abolish-travel-tax-gain-in-house/2283102

[2026-02-24 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Slide As Renewed Tariff Turmoil Shakes Global Markets

Snippet: Stock futures slumped after Trump’s weekend tariff tantrum added uncertainty to American trade policy and was another blow to bullish outlooks for 2026. The Supreme Court’s tariff ruling means a big source of fiscal revenue from 2025 may have to be refunded (although if it is refunded to US consumers, who bore the brunt of tariffs as most liberals analysts concluded, it would represent a huge pre-midterm stimulus).

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-slide-renewed-trade-chaos-shakes-global-markets

[2026-02-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Boom or bust? China’s Lunar New Year spending data is in – here is what we know

Snippet: Initial figures show record travel, shifting spending patterns and a weak box office

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344352/chinas-lunar-new-year-sees-modest-rise-consumer-spending-early-data-shows

[2026-02-23 19:53 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: The major change set to impact more than 14 million workers

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/major-superannuation-shakeup-set-to-impact-more-than-14-million-workers/9a0798ed-c450-43eb-838c-a6555a2535a3

[2026-02-23 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Empty shops, falling rents: commercial property suffers in China retail slump

Snippet: China’s key shopping street rents have fallen to 2018 levels as cautious consumers cut spending and landlords lower prices to fill vacancies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3344308/empty-shops-falling-rents-commercial-property-takes-hit-china-retail-slump

[2026-02-23 12:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: School economics class: UK swings to record £30bn budget surplus in January as retail sales surge

Snippet: PublishedFebruary 23 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/745d952f-65aa-4384-b608-94df54729ac4

[2026-02-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong budget 2026-27: should the coming blueprint boost yuan’s global push?

Snippet: Experts say Hong Kong has ‘distinct advantages’ that can support the country’s financial development amid geopolitical uncertainties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344264/should-hong-kongs-next-budget-make-room-taking-yuan-global-experts-weigh

[2026-02-23 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Clearer skies allow Hong Kong budget to go beyond balancing the books

Snippet: Modest growth and easing deficits enable a more focused approach to addressing the broad range of pressing issues facing the people of Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3344123/clearer-skies-allow-hong-kong-budget-go-beyond-balancing-books

[2026-02-23 02:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pension entitlements secured for post-2016 public service recruits through new circular - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Public Administration has taken steps to amend the letters of appointment relating to pension entitlements of officers appointed to the public service on or after January 1, 2016.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/22/breaking-news/955764/pension-entitlements-secured-for-post-2016-public-service-recruits-through-new-circular/

[2026-02-22 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong budget must be ‘prudent’, balance social needs and reserves: Paul Chan

Snippet: Finance chief also reveals purple cover for 2026-27 budget, saying it symbolises Hong Kong’s economic growth amid external volatility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344240/hong-kong-budget-must-be-prudent-balance-social-needs-and-reserves-paul-chan

[2026-02-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong budget 2026-27: what’s holding back the city’s tech and talent schemes?

Snippet: Finance chief’s blueprint seen as gauge for officials’ ‘reform mindset’ following Beijing’s 15th five-year plan recommendations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344219/hong-kong-budget-2026-27-whats-holding-back-citys-tech-and-talent-schemes

[2026-02-22 03:55 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Be bold in May budget, roundtable guests urge Chalmers

Snippet: February 22, 2026 03:55 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/be-bold-in-may-budget-roundtable-guests-urge-chalmers/

[2026-02-21 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Work

Snippet: Reliance on brute-force price controls, subsidies and tax cuts raises concerns

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/work

[2026-02-21 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong budget 2026-27: ‘sweeteners’ for grass roots or the middle class?

Snippet: Debate grows in the wake of finance chief’s projection that city will achieve early operating account surplus after three-year deficit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344177/hong-kong-budget-2026-27-sweeteners-grass-roots-or-middle-class

[2026-02-21 07:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: READ MORE: US throws pennies at massive UN debt

Snippet: The US has paid $160 million towards the more than $4 billion it owes the UN in the first payment since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/632850-us-massive-un-debt/

[2026-02-21 00:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Merz the latest European leader to visit China amid tensions with US

Snippet: Trade deficit is likely to be top priority for German chancellor on his first official visit to China since taking office

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344174/germanys-merz-latest-european-leader-visit-china-amid-tensions-us

[2026-02-20 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC cuts 10% of US debt team as restructuring gathers pace

Snippet: At least six New York staff laid off as the bank presses ahead with a global overhaul aimed at saving US$1.5 billion a year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3344162/hsbc-cuts-10-us-debt-team-restructuring-gathers-pace

[2026-02-20 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: САД: Дефицитот речиси непроменет и покрај царините

Snippet: Трговскиот дефицит на САД минатата година речиси воопшто не се намалил, иако администрацијата на Доналд Трамп воведе обемни царини за увезената стока. Според податоците на американското Министерство за трговија, увозот на стоки и услуги во 2025 година ги надминал извозните приходи за околу 901,5 милијарди долари. Тоа е намалување од само две милијарди долари во однос на 2024 година.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/mk/trgovskiot-deficit-na-sad-vo-2025-recisi-nepromenet-i-pokraj-carinite-na-tramp/a-76053269

[2026-02-20 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Takaichi vows to make Japan ‘strong’, says no to ‘reckless’ fiscal policy

Snippet: The prime minister said Tokyo was facing ‘the most severe and complex security environment’ since World War II, citing China and Russia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3344108/takaichi-vows-make-japan-strong-and-prosperous-rules-out-reckless-fiscal-policy

[2026-02-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why more foreign medical patients are opting for ‘China speed’

Snippet: The speed, efficiency and affordability of treatment in China is attracting foreign patients, but some bottlenecks need to be cleared

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343956/could-medical-care-help-cure-chinas-services-trade-deficit

[2026-02-20 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US drone presence worries China, neuroscientist moves to Shenzhen: 7 highlights

Snippet: From China’s push for foreign Lunar New Year spending to a Hongkonger attacked in Japan, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3344059/us-drone-presence-worries-china-top-neuroscientist-moves-shenzhen-scmps-7-highlights

[2026-02-20 15:31 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: ‘Simple’ tax solution dismissed as illegal tobacco cure

Snippet: February 20, 2026 15:31 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/simple-tax-solution-dismissed-as-illegal-tobacco-cure/

[2026-02-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China helps Zimbabwe grow US$1.2 billion tobacco crop amid debt, health concerns

Snippet: As Zimbabwe’s largest agricultural export and a primary foreign currency earner, tobacco dominates its trade with Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343817/china-helps-zimbabwe-grow-us12-billion-tobacco-crop-amid-debt-health-concerns

[2026-02-20 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s Takaichi pushes to scrap food tax, ignoring economists’ warnings

Snippet: The newly reappointed prime minister is gambling 5 trillion yen a year on a popular election promise that could backfire badly

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3344015/japans-takaichi-pushes-scrap-food-tax-ignoring-economists-warnings

[2026-02-20 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What’s at stake for Hong Kong as reflected in budget 2026-27?Analysts are upbeat amid city’s booming IPO sector and thriving financial market, but warn of geopolitical headwinds.

Snippet: Analysts are upbeat amid city’s booming IPO sector and thriving financial market, but warn of geopolitical headwinds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344041/hong-kong-budget-2026-27-beyond-balancing-books-whats-stake