[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

[2026-02-27 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Which Hong Kong government departments get budget boosts while others face cuts?New funding channelled into innovation, AI and intellectual property despite overall spending cuts and a drive to trim the civil service.

Snippet: New funding channelled into innovation, AI and intellectual property despite overall spending cuts and a drive to trim the civil service

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3344722/which-hong-kong-government-departments-get-budget-boosts-while-others-face-cuts

[2026-02-27 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US tax agency broke privacy law ‘approximately 42,695 times’, judge says

Snippet: A federal judge in the United States has ruled that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) broke the law by disclosing confidential taxpayer information “approximately 42,695 times” to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/27/us-tax-agency-broke-privacy-law-approximately-42695-times-judge-says

[2026-02-27 10:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Tens of thousands of Budget Direct customers overcharged, ASIC alleges

Snippet: Topic:Consumer Protection

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/asic-sues-budget-direct-misconduct-allegations/106395196

[2026-02-27 09:52 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Virgin’s profit dented by post-administration tax bill

Snippet: February 27, 2026 09:52 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/virgins-profit-dented-by-post-administration-tax-bill/

[2026-02-27 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Anchorage School Board approves ‘severe’ budget with hundreds of staff layoffs and 3 school closures

Snippet: The Anchorage School Board has approved deep reductions to the district’s budget. At a meeting Tuesday night, the board voted to cut more than 500 staff, including over 300 teachers. They also opted to close three elementary schools in order to preserve some programs and teachers.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/campbell-stem-schools-pat-higgins-jim-anderson-anchorage-6a90a52c25a04830209cb1b70465bb78

[2026-02-27 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 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.

Snippet: Five-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/article/3344723/china-shifts-cadre-appraisal-metrics-away-pure-gdp-growth-resetting-mindsets

[2026-02-27 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Hong Kong’s budget surplus masks mounting structural deficit

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/hong-kongs-budget-surplus-masks-mounting-structural-deficit/

[2026-02-27 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tariff turbulence - DailyNews

Snippet: Infuriated over the Supreme Court decision to struck down his unilateral taxes on imports, US President Donald Trump has announced a new 10 percent tax with immediate effect. He has imposed through a different law and and threatened that will be raised to 15 percent.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/27/features/958571/tariff-turbulence-2/

[2026-02-27 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HNB records growth and strengthened balance sheet in 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: HNB Group delivered strong performance in 2025, with Group Profit After Tax (PAT) reaching Rs 49.8 Bn, reflecting the continued progress. The Bank’s PAT stood at Rs 45.4 Bn, supported by robust balance sheet expansion and sustained improvements in asset quality.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/27/business/958441/hnb-records-growth-and-strengthened-balance-sheet-in-2025/

[2026-02-27 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: People’s Bank achieves historic LKR 40.2 Bn profit; group assets surge to surpass record LKR 4.0 trillion milestone - DailyNews

Snippet: People’s Bank has announced the strongest financial performance in its history for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting an all-time high standalone Profit After Tax (PAT) of LKR 40.2 billion.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/27/business/958462/peoples-bank-achieves-historic-lkr-40-2-bn-profit-group-assets-surge-to-surpass-record-lkr-4-0-trillion-milestone/

[2026-02-27 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bank of Ceylon records Rs. 120.8 Bn Profit Before Tax in 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: Bank of Ceylon (BOC) concluded the financial year ended 31st December 2025 with a landmark performance, achieving a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 76.0 billion, 18% increase over the previous year, while Profit Before Tax (PBT) reached Rs. 120.8 billion. Beyond financial growth, this year marked a pivotal shift towards sustainable and inclusive banking, with strategic initiatives in green finance, social development, and digital innovation driving both economic and environmental impact.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/27/business/958415/bank-of-ceylon-records-rs-120-8-bn-profit-before-tax-in-2025/

[2026-02-27 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Rising tide of new voters forcing a tax rethink on property

Snippet: Australian real estate prices are now among the highest in the world. (ABC News: Ian Cutmore)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/australias-lax-property-tax-has-created-a-class-system/106391788

[2026-02-27 04:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ghana's cocoa crisis deepens as buyers owe banks $750 Million

Snippet: Ghana's licensed cocoa buyers are staggering under up to $750 million in debt to banks, the Licensed Cocoa Buyers Association revealed Thursday, as delayed payments from regulator Cocobod and falling global prices squeeze the sector supplying half the world's cocoa.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/26/ghanas-cocoa-crisis-deepens-as-buyers-owe-banks-750-million/

[2026-02-27 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Gold For Me Is A Savings Product": Rick Rule On Debt, Oil Cycles, & Uranium's Political Reversal

Snippet: Last night’s discussion featuring Rick Rule, Bill Fleckenstein, and Erik Townsend covered the macro landscape from hard assets to energy markets and nuclear policy.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/gold-me-savings-product-rick-rule-debt-oil-cycles-and-uraniums-political-reversal

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos backs 3% cap for contingency funds

Snippet: PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed support for the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) proposal to cap unprogrammed appropriations (UAs) at 3 percent of the national budget, Malacañang said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/news/national/marcos-backs-3-cap-for-contingency-funds/2286178

[2026-02-27 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Flydubai bullish on travel demand this year despite dip in 2025 post-tax profit

Snippet: Flydubai expects a strong performance in 2026 as travel demand remains high, despite the airline recording a 13.6 per cent drop in its post-tax profit last year as it invested heavily in the business.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/02/26/flydubai-bullish-on-travel-demand-this-year-despite-dip-in-2025-post-tax-profit/

[2026-02-26 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: SSS state pension fund breaches P1Tr, reaches 'historic' P142.970B net income

Snippet: Finance Secretary Frederick Go, chairman of the Social Security Commission which overseas the Social Security System, announces in a press briefing at its central office in Quezon City on Feb. 26, 2026 that the state-run pension fund breaches P1 trillion while its net income reaches a 'historic high' of P142.970 billion in 2025.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/videos/watch-sss-state-pension-fund-breaches-p1tr-reaches-historic-p142970b-net-income/2285847

[2026-02-26 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Jordan: Unrwa salary cuts raise fear of agency’s ‘dismantling’

Snippet: It was not an easy decision for Manal* to remove her two children from Unrwa’s health insurance. But it was a necessary one. Faced with a widening hole in her family’s budget, the English teacher at an Unrwa school in Jordan made a stark calculation: cut health cover or sink deeper into debt.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/unrwa-salary-cuts-jordan-spark-fears-agencys-dismantling

[2026-02-26 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russia’s Regions Post Largest-Ever Budget Deficit in 2025

Snippet: Russia’s regions went on a splurge last year, running a record combined budget deficit of around 1.48 trillion rubles ($19.22 billion) as spending continued to outpace revenue growth, the Kommersant business newspaper reported Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/26/russias-regions-post-largest-ever-budget-deficit-in-2025-a92053

[2026-02-26 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkongers rush to showrooms as EV tax breaks end, ‘quotas’ sell for HK$60,000EV car dealer says sales surged seventeenfold across 12 stores on Wednesday, jumping from daily average of 20 cars to about 340 by morning.

Snippet: EV car dealer says sales surged seventeenfold across 12 stores on Wednesday, jumping from daily average of 20 cars to about 340 by morning

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344754/hongkongers-rush-showrooms-ev-tax-breaks-end-quotas-sell-hk60000

[2026-02-26 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fok welcomes ‘inspiring’ budget, says Asian Games will be part of funding review

Snippet: Lawmaker Kenneth Fok says September’s multi-sport Games in Japan will provide ideal opportunity to look into support for athletes and teams

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3344744/fok-welcomes-inspiring-budget-says-asian-games-will-be-part-hk12bn-funding-review

[2026-02-26 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: ‘Tax the Jews’ replaces 'tax the rich' chants at San Francisco event, mayor says

Snippet: At a political event in San Francisco on Wednesday afternoon, individuals present chanting “tax the rich” switched their chant to “tax the Jews,” San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie stated.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-888084

[2026-02-26 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI committee can help Hong Kong start-ups ‘tackle legal, geopolitical hurdles’Experts say committee proposed in the latest budget needs diverse panel of voices and be ‘action-driven’ to adapt to fast-moving industry.

Snippet: Experts say committee proposed in the latest budget needs diverse panel of voices and be ‘action-driven’ to adapt to fast-moving industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344748/ai-committee-can-help-hong-kong-start-ups-tackle-legal-geopolitical-hurdles

[2026-02-26 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore budget surplus: poor ‘fiscal marksmanship’ or prudent forecast?MPs have questioned whether the GST rise was necessary after the government projected a US$12 billion surplus in the current financial year.

Snippet: MPs have questioned whether the GST rise was necessary after the government projected a US$12 billion surplus in the current financial year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3344736/singapore-budget-surplus-poor-fiscal-marksmanship-or-prudent-forecast

[2026-02-26 19:32 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Takaichi eyes aid program for 'ice age' generation by March

Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed eagerness Thursday to compile a support program for the so-called employment ice age generation within fiscal 2025, which ends on March 31.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/26/japan/japan-pm-ice-age-worker-support-measures/

[2026-02-26 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SKC to raise W1tr for glass substrates, debt reduction

Snippet: SKC said Thursday it will raise about 1 trillion won ($750 million) through a rights offering to accelerate growth in future businesses and improve its financial health.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10683364

[2026-02-26 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Merz tours Forbidden City during key China trade discussions

Snippet: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first official visit to China continues with a tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City on Thursday, a symbolic stop during talks focused on trade and global tensions. Merz said Germany and Europe want a partnership with China that is balanced and reliable. His visit comes as Beijing looks for allies against renewed US tariffs.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/26/merz-tours-forbidden-city-during-key-china-trade-discussions/

[2026-02-26 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Economy | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Breaking down the key figures in Hong Kong 2026-27 budgetA deep dive into the data from Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan’s latest budget announcement, looking at the government’s growing revenue and increasing investment in infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/infographics/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy