[2026-03-24 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Connecting the Global Travel Industry: YeePay Builds a Bridge Between China and International Aviation Markets

Snippet: BERLIN, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From March 3-5, 2026, ITB Berlin, the world's leading travel trade show, marked its landmark 60th anniversary, gathering over 5,600 exhibitors from 166 countries and regions, nearly 97,000 industry professionals, and 400+ experts sharing the latest global travel trends across 200+ forums.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10701475

[2026-03-24 15:15 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Von der Leyen urges US and Iran to resolve Hormuz crisis, warning distance offers no protection to Australia

Snippet: Speaking after signing trade agreement in Canberra, the European Commission president warns ‘situation is critical’ for global energy supply

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/24/ursula-von-der-leyen-iran-us-hormuz-crisis-australia

[2026-03-24 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ADB President Masato Kanda visits Colombo Port Control Tower - DailyNews

Snippet: Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda says strengthening port capacity, connectivity, and logistics will be key to enhancing Sri Lanka’s role in regional and global trade.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/24/local/971781/adb-president-masato-kanda-visits-colombo-port-control-tower/

[2026-03-24 14:32 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Millions of Aussies could get $2465 more each year under new push

Snippet: About three million Australians could earn $2465 more each year under a new proposal floated ahead of the annual wage review.The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has called for a 5 per cent increase to the minimum wage when the Fair Work Commission reviews and renews rates for July 1.This would lift the full-time minimum wage hourly rate from $24.95 to $26.19 and the annual rate from $49,296 to $51,761.READ MORE: Brutal truth in Sydney mum's video as cost

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/minimum-wage-annual-review-millions-of-aussies-could-get-2465-more-each-year/c2197abc-c62f-4368-b857-6474b43a8485

[2026-03-24 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Farmers rubbish 'worst ever' EU free trade agreement

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/farmers-label-eu-deal-worst-ever-free-trade-agreement/106490654

[2026-03-24 14:24 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: European wine, chocolate and cars to become cheaper in Australia amid landmark trade deal with EU

Snippet: Australian manufacturers can call their wares parmesan and kransky, but terms like feta, romano and gruyere will be eventually phased out

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/24/australia-european-union-trade-deal-makes-cars-wine-chocolate-cheaper

[2026-03-24 13:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: What cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait?

Snippet: LONDON (AFP) -- Just a trickle of cargo ships and tankers -- most of them Iranian -- have made it through the Strait of Hormuz since Iranian forces effectively blocked the crucial trade route in the Middle East war.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10701431

[2026-03-24 13:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea's exports to improve in Q2 on strong chip demand: survey

Snippet: South Korea's exports are expected to improve in the second quarter of this year, despite soaring logistics costs from the Middle East conflict, backed by strong demand for semiconductors, a trade body said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10701407

[2026-03-24 12:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: What cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait?

Snippet: LONDON (AFP) -- Just a trickle of cargo ships and tankers -- most of them Iranian -- have made it through the Strait of Hormuz since Iranian forces effectively blocked the crucial trade route in the Middle East war.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10701243

[2026-03-24 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Running for office? Skip the stunts and distractions

Snippet: You might think a candidate for Congress would focus issues of import, such as runaway federal spending; Americans’ high cost of living; and paying TSA agents so Americans can resume normal air travel routines.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/23/opinion/memo-to-candidates-get-serious/

[2026-03-24 12:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Australia, EU agree sweeping new trade pact

Snippet: CANBERRA, Australia — European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese struck a long-awaited free trade deal on Tuesday, compromising to boost exports in the face of global uncertainty over trade.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/24/world/asia-oceania/australia-eu-agree-sweeping-new-trade-pact/2305997

[2026-03-24 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asia turns to coal as Iran war slashes energy supplies

Snippet: Asian countries are turning to coal as the Iran war disrupts oil and gas shipments. The continent is exposed because it relies on imported fuel, much of it passing through the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for about a fifth of global oil and natural gas trade.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-wars-energy-asia-gas-coal-f8ea1e10a6bb47085e5e6141fc3f1d3e

[2026-03-24 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: EU and Australia finalize free trade agreement

Snippet: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, left, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shake hands after signing a joint statement during a ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (Lukas Coch/AAP Image via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/australia-eu-trade-agreement-china-us-tariffs-0ceec9b36ff1fc5f00500b57b65619ba

[2026-03-24 11:47 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia, Europe strike long-awaited free-trade agreement

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-europe-strike-long-awaited-free-trade-agreement-20260324-p5u8k2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-24 11:46 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Australia gets $10 billion-a-year boost after almost a decade of waiting

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-europe-free-trade-deal/97d5db5c-e8bd-4003-94ee-0c3b9df37ba0

[2026-03-24 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Meat exporters criticise $10 billion free trade agreement as Australia, EU hail 'win-win'

Snippet: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has met with prime minister Anthony Albanese to sign several agreements, including a historic free trade agreement. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-signs-10-billion-free-trade-agreement-with-the-european-union/396vdc14g

[2026-03-24 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Cheaper EVs, easier job access: What's in the EU-Australia free trade deal for you?

Snippet: The luxury car tax has been cut for zero-emission cars. Source: AAP / JONO SEARLE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/cheaper-evs-easier-job-access-whats-in-the-eu-australia-free-trade-deal-for-you/t9yt57stn

[2026-03-24 10:20 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Minutes before Trump's announcement, $800 million in trades made on oil prices

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-iran-updates-oil-futures-trade-suspicious-betting-activity-usa-world-news/1061ef6b-5fef-401c-b469-98016ccdb9c3

[2026-03-24 09:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US says S. Korea, 3 others keep developing country status despite pledge to forgo special treatment

Snippet: The United States said Monday that South Korea and three other members of the World Trade Organization maintained their self-declared developing country status despite their pledge to forgo special and differential treatment in WTO negotiations.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700939

[2026-03-24 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Hainan’s new customs rules help the island move beyond beach tourism?

Snippet: After three speculative booms – and busts – the island province is seeking sustainable growth based on new status as a free-trade port

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347581/chinas-hainan-wants-more-beach-tourism-will-new-customs-rules-cause-sea-change

[2026-03-24 08:30 UTC+10:00] [Narendra Modi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Middle East volatility presents an enhanced risk for South Asia

Snippet: Beyond oil, remittances and cultural ties, trade and defence pacts in recent years have added to strategic and security interconnectedness

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3346933/why-middle-east-volatility-presents-enhanced-risk-south-asia

[2026-03-24 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Global crisis puts pressure on exporters - CAL - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s export sector is navigating a complex landscape of operational volatility, caught between the potential windfalls of currency depreciation and the harsh realities of rising global costs. According to insights from the CAL Research team, while the overall equity proposition remains strong due to subdued interest rates, the current geopolitical crisis has introduced significant margin pressures for export-oriented counters.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/24/business/971448/global-crisis-puts-pressure-on-exporters-cal/

[2026-03-24 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Government moves to protect truck drivers from soaring fuel prices

Snippet: Topic:Federal Parliament

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/federal-politics-blog-albanese-eu-trade-deal-fuel/106487714

[2026-03-24 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘No price increase in imported milk powder, wheat flour’ - DailyNews

Snippet: Milk powder importers and wheat flour companies have assured that despite the difficulties faced due to the Middle East crisis and escalating fuel prices, they will not resort to increasing the prices of imported milk powder and wheat flour. They had given this assurance during a meeting with Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/24/local/971519/no-price-increase-in-imported-milk-powder-wheat-flour/

[2026-03-24 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump looks trapped over Iran as markets gyrate and oil shortage hits heartland

Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/donald-trump-iran-middle-east-war-reshape-trade-finance/106486152

[2026-03-24 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Crisis governance vs popular politics: - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka finds itself once more at the crossroads of global turmoil and domestic instability. The Middle East conflicts have increased global oil market volatility with rising prices and supply chain uncertainties. The impact on an oil-import dependent economy is immediate and severe.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/24/general-opinion/971377/crisis-governance-vs-popular-politics/

[2026-03-24 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia and European Union to sign free trade agreement decades in the making

Snippet: Trade Minister Don Farrell with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. (Supplied)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/eu-australia-free-trade-agreement-reached/106488438

[2026-03-24 04:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Prosecco, feta, luxury cars: Long-delayed Europe trade deal finally a reality

Snippet: Australian red meat exports to Europe are set to rise tenfold under a historic free trade pact that has been eight years in the making, while producers will be able to use names such as prosecco, feta and halloumi despite a longstanding European push to restrict the use of these so-called “geographic indicators”.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/prosecco-feta-luxury-cars-long-delayed-europe-trade-deal-finally-a-reality-20260323-p5ro01.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-24 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Farmers fear EU trade deal will shortchange agriculture

Snippet: March 24, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/farmers-fear-eu-trade-deal-will-shortchange-agriculture/

[2026-03-24 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Patriots moving on from Josh Dobbs after $4 million Tommy DeVito deal

Snippet: The Patriots are planning to release backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs after being unable to find a trade partner, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/23/sports/patriots-moving-on-from-josh-dobbs-after-4-million-tommy-devito-deal/

[2026-03-24 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. executives, from Apple to Eli Lilly, revamp their push into the world's second-largest economy at the China Development Forum

Snippet: BEIJING — As corporate giants navigate U.S.-China tensions, more than 80 global executives, from Apple to Eli Lilly, traveled to Beijing this weekend for the annual state-organized China Development Forum.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/23/apple-eli-lilly-us-china-market-push-trade-truce.html

[2026-03-24 00:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Landmark EU-Mercosur free trade deal will start May 1 to ease dependency on US and China

Snippet: EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic visits Admiralty House in Sydney, Monday, March 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-mercosur-brussels-south-america-trade-1eb86fde1637fb4e89c3d2c2a031f62b

[2026-03-24 00:00 UTC+10:00] [oil prices] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran conflict prompts questions about China’s export power amid fractured supply chains

Snippet: Crisis sparks debate: will it cripple global demand or show that China’s supply-side resilience, proven during pandemic, remains in place?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347606/iran-conflict-prompts-questions-about-chinas-export-power-amid-fractured-supply-chains

[2026-03-23 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Gold miners' bull run squeezed as prices plummet and energy costs soar

Snippet: Gold price fell sharply on Monday morning as investors continued to ditch exposure to the precious yellow metal, which is having its status as a safe-haven trade tested amid the ongoing war in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/23/gold-prices-fall-miners-equities-mining.html

[2026-03-23 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Ukraine Strikes Primorsk Port in Northwestern Russia, Damaging Fuel Reservoirs

Snippet: A Ukrainian drone attack damaged fuel reservoirs at the oil export hub of Primorsk in northwestern Russia, regional authorities said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/23/ukraine-strikes-primorsk-port-in-northwestern-russia-damaging-fuel-reservoirs-a92302

[2026-03-23 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Saudi Aramco cuts oil supply to Asia for second month in April

Snippet: Saudi Aramco, the world's top oil exporter, has cut crude supply to ​Asian buyers for a second month ‌in April, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Monday, after the US-Israeli war with Iran ​disrupted trade via the Strait of ​Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-strikes-kill-one-destroys-key-bridge-southern-lebanon

[2026-03-23 18:56 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Iran and the US trade new threats after Trump deadline

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/iran-and-the-us-trade-new-threats-after-trump-deadline-20260323-p5s3o2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-23 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Gold and silver in freefall as investors flee safe haven metals trade

Snippet: Gold, silver and platinum resumed their recent sell-off this week, falling sharply as investors continue to retreat from precious metals as a safe haven trade amid the ongoing war in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/23/gold-and-silver-in-freefall-as-investors-flee-safe-haven-metals-trade.html

[2026-03-23 18:09 UTC+10:00] [Fossil fuels] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Energy investors are like butterflies’: IEA chief warns Albanese against more taxes on gas export profits

Snippet: Treasury modelling 25% levy on gas exports, changes to the PRRT and corporate tax tweaks, but Fatih Birol says sudden changes could disincentivise investment

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/23/albanese-australia-gas-profit-taxes-international-energy-agency-warning

[2026-03-23 12:37 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Aussie shares dive as Trump and Tehran trade threats

Snippet: March 23, 2026 12:37 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/aussie-shares-dive-as-trump-and-tehran-trade-threats/

[2026-03-23 12:26 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia’s abundant gas supply a bargaining chip in China, Japan talks on fuel

Snippet: Australia is negotiating with Japan, China and other regional powers to ensure critical fuel supplies remain open, with gas shipments from the Middle East to Asia set to run out within days, raising the prospect of the Albanese government imposing price caps or export restrictions on liquefied natural gas.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-s-abundant-gas-supply-a-bargaining-chip-in-china-japan-talks-on-fuel-20260323-p5rnyb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-23 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for Texas Tech vs. Alabama

Snippet: Kalshi has upped the ante for March Madness, continuing to make its mark in the sports prediction market.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/22/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-10-get-10-for-texas-tech-vs-alabama/

[2026-03-23 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Nationals trade minor league pitcher Sean Paul Liñan to the Yankees for infielder Jorbit Vivas

Snippet: New York Yankees second baseman Jorbit Vivas forces Toronto Blue Jays’ Nathan Lukes at second base and relays the throw to first in time to turn a double play against Eloy Jiménez during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nationals-linan-yankees-vivas-da48540df052d23bed17aaab2eee3e06

[2026-03-23 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Eleven companies permitted to import, store and sell fuel in USD - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government has granted permission to 11 companies holding storage licences to independently import, store, and sell fuel (including diesel and low/high-sulphur fuel) to specific private-sector industries in US dollars.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/local/970930/eleven-companies-permitted-to-import-store-and-sell-fuel-in-usd/

[2026-03-23 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Australia hosted ‘Thought Leadership Session’ on disaster recovery in Colombo - DailyNews

Snippet: The Australian High Commissioner, Matthew Duckworth, hosted a pivotal ‘Thought Leadership’ educational session titled ‘ConnectEd” at his residence in Colombo yesterday, focusing on disaster recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. This event was part of a series organized by the Australian Trade, Investment & Education division, aimed at fostering discussion on pressing issues in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/business/970698/australia-hosted-thought-leadership-session-on-disaster-recovery-in-colombo/

[2026-03-23 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL, Brazil to elevate bilateral trade to US$ 1Bn - DailyNews

Snippet: The Second Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Brazil were held at the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry in Colombo recently, marking an important step in further strengthening the longstanding and friendly relations between the two countries. The meeting was co-chaired by Ministry Secretary Aruni Ranaraja and Brazil’s Foreign Affairs Ministry (Asia and the Pacific) Secretary Ambassador Susan Kleebank.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/local/970767/sl-brazil-to-elevate-bilateral-trade-to-us-1bn/

[2026-03-23 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Yankees trade infielder Jorbit Vivas to Nationals for pitcher Sean Paul Linan

Snippet: TAMPA — The Yankees swung a minor trade on the final day of camp as they whittled down their roster to 26.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/22/sports/yankees-trade-jorbit-vivas-to-nationals-for-sean-paul-linan/

[2026-03-23 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Energy & Environment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Energy crisis: gas lobby cries wolf at gas export tax

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

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/energy-crisis-gas-lobby-cries-wolf-at-gas-export-tax/

[2026-03-23 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Pass the prosecco: Europe trade deal deliciously close

Snippet: March 23, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/pass-the-prosecco-europe-trade-deal-deliciously-close/

[2026-03-22 23:53 UTC+10:00] [International trade] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Energy shock talk grabs headlines but the Iran war is also driving the world towards a food crisis | Heather Stewart

Snippet: Growers face soaring fertiliser and fuel costs as shipping choke point of the strait of Hormuz hits supply chains

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/22/energy-shock-iran-war-also-driving-world-towards-food-crisis