Topic: Trade & Sanctions — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-03 03:25 UTC+10:00] [Asean] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deficit with mainland hits two-decade low as trade shifts to Taiwan, Mexico and Vietnam amid tariff fallout and efforts to stabilise ties
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[2026-04-03 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The U.S. imported less goods than a year earlier in the period from April 2025 to January 2026 as the Trump administration's tariffs took hold. © Reuters
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[2026-04-03 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war
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[2026-04-03 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Russia’s government on Thursday expanded a gasoline export ban to apply to producers, coming as Ukraine ramps up its attacks against refineries and oil terminals across the country in a bid to deprive the Kremlin of windfalls from surging oil prices.
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[2026-04-02 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: PARIS, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Korea Carbon Industry Promotion Agency (Kcarbon), in collaboration with Gyeongsangbuk-do, successfully concluded its participation in JEC World 2026, the world's largest composites exhibition, held from March 10 to 12 in Paris, France. Through the operation of the Korea Pavilion, the agency strengthened the global presence of Korea's carbon materials and advanced application technologies.
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[2026-04-02 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iraq has restarted overland oil exports through Syria, marking a significant shift in regional energy logistics as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues to wreak havoc on traditional shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-02 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Tariffs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Last April, the president unleashed a tidal wave of tariffs on ‘liberation day’. Analysts say the policy has failed, even by the Trump administration’s own terms
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[2026-04-02 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iraq has restarted overland oil exports through Syria, marking a significant shift in regional energy logistics as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues to wreak havoc on traditional shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-02 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Key regional events bring Together Industry Leaders to Advance Dialogue Across the Food and Feed Value Chain
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[2026-04-02 18:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean police said Thursday they cracked down on 95 prostitution and other illicit establishments in Seoul in the first quarter, including venues that allegedly marketed sex services to foreign tourists through online platforms.
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[2026-04-02 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BEIJING, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- South China-located Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) is embracing tangible benefits from its high-level opening up represented by the island-wide special customs operations since December 18 last year.
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[2026-04-02 16:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Ilzat Ablaxatovich Kasimov, Uzbekistan’s deputy minister of investment, industry and trade, voiced expectations for expanded economic cooperation between Korea and Uzbekistan on Wednesday during a speech at the 2026 Global Biz Forum hosted by The Korea Herald and Herald Business in Seoul.
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[2026-04-02 16:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul ramps up bid for Canada’s multibillion-dollar submarine program
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[2026-04-02 16:20 UTC+10:00] [Trade] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-02 12:22 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: April 2, 2026 — 12:22pm
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[2026-04-02 12:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Oil rose in volatile trading as U.S. President Donald Trump in his address to the nation on Iran war said that he expected the conflict to last another two to three weeks.
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[2026-04-02 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Packaging Centre (NPC) of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently conducted an awareness workshop on “Packaging strategies for Spices” for exporters and potential exporters, with the aim of enhancing their knowledge on packaging solutions that meet both local and international market standards. Over 65 exporters and potential exporters participated in the workshop held on 19th 2026 at EDB.
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[2026-04-02 06:21 UTC+10:00] [World Bank] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Brazilian interest rates price out local lenders, Sinosure is quietly reshaping how Chinese goods reach the market
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[2026-04-02 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-04-02 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Though the MLB season is just underway, baseball fans interested in trading on baseball markets can utilize the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX.
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[2026-04-01 23:00 UTC+10:00] [geopolitical tensions] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global tensions, weak high-end exports, and record trade surpluses are spurring a strategic shift to boost imports, develop services trade and deepen market integration
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[2026-04-01 16:32 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: April 1, 2026 16:32 | News
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[2026-04-01 15:42 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
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[2026-04-01 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will lead a trade mission to the Philippines in April to expand market access for at least 58 American farmers, ranchers, and producers.
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[2026-04-01 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Showcasing Taiwan's Largest Trade Hub for Net-Zero and Renewable Energy Solutions
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[2026-04-01 11:49 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Washington: The Trump administration has outlined serious concerns about the Albanese government’s new local content rules for streaming platforms and the “unfair” Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, in an escalation of US trade grievances against Australia.
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[2026-04-01 11:30 UTC+10:00] [spy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bill Yuen is accused of hiring UK Border Force officer Peter Wai to gather information about politicians and Hong Kong activists
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[2026-04-01 10:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on countries unable to import oil via the Strait of Hormuz to either buy oil from the United States or "go to the strait and just take it," as he voiced displeasure over their reluctance to aid the United States in the war with Iran.
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[2026-04-01 08:58 UTC+10:00] [Civil Division] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Case reflects the Trump administration’s stated goal of ‘maximally pursuing’ denaturalisation wherever legally possible
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[2026-04-01 08:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Sometimes the best trades are consummated on second chances, and the Mets’ do-over deal of Luisangel Acuña to the White Sox for Luis Robert Jr. looks like a winner so far.
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[2026-04-01 08:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Iran’s parliament has approved a bill to charge a toll on all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz — and it’s already demanding payments of up to $2 million per vessel, putting at least 20% of the global crude oil and gas trade at risk.
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[2026-04-01 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government has granted approval to enact legal provisions to prevent the export of scrap metal in a manner that harms local industries, with the aim of protecting domestic manufacturers in Sri Lanka, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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[2026-04-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the import of GR 11 rice varieties, including Ponni Samba and Keeri/Pal rice varieties subject to a maximum import quantity, to address the current shortage of Samba and Keeri Samba rice in the local market.
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[2026-04-01 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has deployed thousands of troops to the Middle East and said he wants to seize Iran’s foremost crude export hub, Kharg Island, to “take the oil.” However, such an assault promises heavy losses and a logistics quagmire for Washington, according to former US Army officer Stanislav Krapivnik.
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[2026-04-01 05:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Usually, we try to refrain from wheeling and dealing in these mock drafts, for the sake of coming as close as possible to what the Giants actually will do in the NFL draft. Sure, sometimes they move all over the board, but more often they do not.
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[2026-04-01 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Elite Eight was everything it was advertised to be. Now, college basketball fans looking to make trades on this weekend’s Final Four can use the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX.
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[2026-03-31 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trade Development Council says for first quarter of 2026, current performance index fell to 46.5 from 51.4 while expectation index declined to 46.9 from 51.9
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[2026-03-31 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Ukrainian drones have struck Russia’s Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga for the fifth time in 10 days, as Kyiv continues to step up attacks on Russia’s oil export infrastructure.
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[2026-03-31 21:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The National Assembly on Tuesday ratified the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates, marking South Korea's first free trade pact with a Middle Eastern country.
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[2026-03-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Oysters] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: A death rate of up to 90%, attributed to warming seas, is threatening the trade in Hiroshima prefecture, which produces most of the country’s farmed oysters
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[2026-03-31 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: BEIJING — The Iran war is squeezing a global commodities market already pressured by China's export controls and stockpiling efforts.
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[2026-03-31 16:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Ilzat Kasymov, Uzbekistan’s deputy minister of investment, industry and trade, and Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young on Tuesday vowed to cooperate in deepening economic ties between Korea and Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
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[2026-03-31 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TEHRAN — Iran fired missiles across the Middle East on Tuesday as its capital was hit by fresh explosions, after US President Donald Trump threatened the country's key oil export hub, power stations and desalination plants.
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[2026-03-31 15:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested American troops could seize Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub, even as he added in comments published Monday that a deal with Tehran to end the war “could be made fairly quickly.”
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[2026-03-31 14:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TOKYO — Asian stocks fell sharply in early trade Tuesday and oil prices rose as the Middle East crisis further escalated with US President Donald Trump threatening to destroy Iran's main export terminal.
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[2026-03-31 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: As thousands of US soldiers and marines arrive in the Middle East, Iran is accusing Washington of privately plotting a ground assault while publicly touting ceasefire talks. Donald Trump threatened to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy infrastructure, said his ‘preference would be to take the oil’ in Iran and that US forces could seize the regime’s export hub on Kharg Island, while also claiming he was in talks with a new ‘reasonable regime’.
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[2026-03-31 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump threatened Monday to destroy Iran's Kharg Island, a crude oil export hub, along with oil wells and power plants unless Tehran quickly accepted a deal to end the US-Israeli war.
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[2026-03-31 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From trade with China to the Middle East conflict and resulting energy shock, Brussels’ agenda has been repeatedly knocked off course
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[2026-03-31 07:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: San Francisco Giants’ Luis Matos connects for a run-scoring double against the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 6, 2026, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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[2026-03-31 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Packaging Centre (NPC) of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently conducted an awareness workshop on “Packaging strategies for Spices” for exporters and potential exporters, with the aim of enhancing their knowledge on packaging solutions that meet both local and international market standards. Over 65 exporters and potential exporters participated in the workshop held on March 19, 2026 at EDB.
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