Topic: Trade & Sanctions — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-02 12:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: LONDON (Reuters) -- From being just a fringe risk, conflict in the Middle East has become a top worry for investors unsettled by the prospect of a power struggle in Iran and a protracted regional war, with ramifications for everything from global trade to inflation.
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[2026-03-02 09:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Global trade faces fresh disruption as Maersk suspends key shipping routes through two of the world’s most strategic waterways, citing escalating security risks linked to the widening US-Israeli war on Iran.
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[2026-03-02 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-02 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Conde Nast’s lease to anchor One World Trade Center, signed in 2011, affirmed that Downtown was at last brushing off the emotional carnage of 9/11 that lingered long after the physical rubble was removed.
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[2026-03-02 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SMX Convention Center continues to reinforce its leadership in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry with the fourth-quarter 2026 openings of three new SMX Trade Halls in Luzon.
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[2026-03-02 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: IN 2026, Chinese import growth will continue to expand and support world trade prospects. But if geopolitics escalates, the Philippines risks its China-fueled Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) supply chain position, and could face major trade and gross domestic product (GDP) losses.
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[2026-03-01 22:00 UTC+10:00] [India] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Canada’s prime minister and Indian prime minister will meet Monday in visit that marks diplomatic shift
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[2026-03-01 20:09 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief says authorities will manage financial risks and impacts on trade, while noting that capital may flow to ‘safe haven’ of Hong Kong
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[2026-03-01 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Barcelona] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some Android phone makers are also expected to showcase experimental robots and other AI devices at the annual trade show
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[2026-03-01 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Port of Valparaiso brings Chile and China closer togetherThe Port of Valparaiso is Chile's main container and passenger port, and one of the South Pacific's most important seaports. Today, considering the Port of Valparaiso's cargo throughput, China has become the No 1 import partner and No 2 export partner, and the port is helping with an increasing amount of trade between the two countries.
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[2026-03-01 07:11 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Snippet: The Australian government has issued a slew of travel advisory updates for a number of Middle East countries overnight in the wake of the US-Israel operation in Iran and retaliatory strikes on US military bases.The ongoing risk of further reprisal attacks prompted a flood of warnings from the government's Smartraveller platform, which warned against travel to key regions in the Middle East.The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade advises Australians not to travel to: Qatar, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, the United
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[2026-03-01 06:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Dallas Mavericks’ Tyus Jones controls the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Lily Dozier)
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[2026-03-01 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Ragip Soylu, Turkey bureau chief for Middle East Eye, assesses Ankara’s position on the ongoing Israeli-US war on Iran: Turkey did everything it could to stop the US attack on Iran, but it failed. Ankara stopped short of directly condemning Washington in order to preserve the rapport between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump.
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[2026-03-01 04:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Australians’ appetite for cheap electronics, fast fashion and new cars is carrying a hidden cost, with analysis estimating almost $100 billion worth of imports last year were exposed to forced labour risks.
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[2026-02-28 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Veteran handler hopes his import’s front-running ability can help his bid to get the better of Classic Mile hero on Sunday
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[2026-02-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese exporters agree to raise prices to avoid anti‑dumping duties, echoing earlier electric vehicle agreement with European Union
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[2026-02-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group hosted its “Taste the Wonders of Australia” media conference Thursday at Andaz Seoul Gangnam in Seoul, bringing together leaders from Australian food industries to outline export strategies and deepen partnerships in South Korea.
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[2026-02-28 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lawyers for companies seeking tariff refunds have been pushing the courts to speed up the process
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[2026-02-28 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: One court loss won’t end the trade wars. But if ‘Peak Trump’ has arrived, the region’s negotiating hand may have just got stronger
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[2026-02-28 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Soviet Union severed Central Asia’s ancient trade routes to the Indian subcontinent. The region’s modern-day leaders want them back
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[2026-02-28 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The US Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) on 20 February 2026, creating uncertainty about future US tariff policies. The US has used IEEPA to impose reciprocal tariffs on trade partners and additional fentanyl-related trade measuresfor Canada, China, and Mexico since 2025.
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[2026-02-28 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In an ideal world, there should be no tariffs or import duties. Trade should be free. But ours is an unequal world. Otherwise, there would not be a First World and a Third World. If the so-called Third World or developing nations allow all goods from developed countries free of duties, there will be a terrible drain on their finances.
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[2026-02-28 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, left, and Colombian President Gustavo Petro attend a decoration ceremony for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the presidential palace in Panama City, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
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[2026-02-28 04:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in India for a landmark visit as he seeks to diversify his country’s trade partners amid ongoing tensions with the United States
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[2026-02-28 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will visit Israel around the time of Independence Day, in the second half of April, Globes has learned. During last month's CES annual trade show in Las Vegas, Huang had said that he expects to visit Israel soon.
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[2026-02-28 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Shelling struck homes and a mosque in communities along the Afghan frontier, injuring civilians including women and children, according to local residents. Taliban authorities confirmed that strikes had taken place but contested reported casualty figures while announcing counter operations near border positions. Both sides said they had inflicted military losses, as conflicting claims emerged amid rising tensions.
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[2026-02-28 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-02-28 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
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[2026-02-28 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Protesters rally during a march by trade unions and opposition groups against a labor reform bill proposed by President Javier Milei’s government in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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[2026-02-28 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Smoke rose over nearby mountains on Friday while shelling echoed across the frontier, forcing civilians to flee temporary camps and nearby villages. Civilians living near refugee camps fled overnight, fearing further attacks. Local resident Waqas Shinwari said people on both sides were exhausted and hoping for reconciliation after months of instability.
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[2026-02-28 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
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.
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[2026-02-28 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The ruling does not affect Insta360’s current offerings as the ban on camera design infringement only affects legacy models
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[2026-02-27 22:37 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: February 27, 2026 22:37 | News
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[2026-02-27 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen prepares to address the audience during a high level event on the Eastern Border Regions Strategy at EU headquarters in Brussels, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
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[2026-02-27 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his wife Diana Fox Carney board a government plane in Ottawa on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)
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[2026-02-27 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippines is increasing imports of poultry meat from the European Union. According to data from the European Commission (DG AGRI), EU shipments reached approximately 67.3 thousand tonnes in 2025, compared with around 41.3 thousand tonnes in 2024, up nearly 63 percent. This trend reflects the rapid growth of the Philippines’ poultry import market in Southeast Asia, especially in modern retail and the HoReCa sector.
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[2026-02-27 21:03 UTC+10:00] [Trade] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-27 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Census and Statistics Department says value of Hong Kong’s export of goods rose in January by 33.8 per cent year on year to HK$520.6 billion
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[2026-02-27 20:01 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-27 19:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: EU Commissioner for Trade Peter Mandelson, left, poses with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as he visits the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Thursday, June 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Yves Logghe, File)
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[2026-02-27 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Gaming drives export surge, making up 60% of content sales abroad
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[2026-02-27 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A woman walks by a giant screen with a logo at an event at the Paris Google Lab on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris, on Feb. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus,File)
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[2026-02-27 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India and Israel will collaborate more closely on defence technology while pursuing a free trade agreement, as he wrapped up a controversial two-day visit.
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[2026-02-27 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 27 (Yonhap) -- An official at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources who formulated the "Make American Shipbuilding Great Again" (MASGA) proposal, one of the major projects that helped South Korea secure its tariff agreement with the United States, has been promoted two notches to the director-general level, the ministry said Friday.
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[2026-02-27 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Late on Wednesday, we highlighted an aggressive options trade where a call spread buyer in Netflix options had bet $14 million that Paramount would end up buying Warner Brothers after Netflix walks, something which Polymarket had indicated very much since the start of this particular M&A saga...
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[2026-02-27 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc gestures during a news conference on tariffs, March 12, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
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[2026-02-27 08:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) throws before the start of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 21, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
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[2026-02-27 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Diana Fox Carney board a government plane in Ottawa, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)
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[2026-02-27 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Representatives approve the EU–Mercosur agreement through electronic voting at Congress in Montevideo, Uruguay, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)
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[2026-02-27 05:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India and Israel will collaborate more closely on defence technology while pursuing a free trade agreement, as he wrapped up a controversial two-day visit.
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