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April 13, 2026 12 visible stories Economy & Trade

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Markets, industrial policy, trade friction, and supply-chain shifts.

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April 13, 2026

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Economy & Trade

Markets, industrial policy, trade friction, and supply-chain shifts.

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Economy & Trade

Markets, industrial policy, trade friction, and supply-chain shifts.

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DOE warns of possible fuel price hike next week after rollback
Rappler • 1m ago

DOE warns of possible fuel price hike next week after rollback

Energy Secretary Sharon Garin cites the unpredictability of US President Donald Trump and other parties involved in the Middle East conflict

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Philippines Business Economy & Governance
Lean Left
New White House report has plans to fix US housing shortage of 10 million
Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

New White House report has plans to fix US housing shortage of 10 million

A new report lays out a blueprint for how more home construction would help the middle class and the overall economy.

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Global News
Lean Left
PH gov’t suspends excise tax for LPG, kerosene | The wRap
Rappler • 1m ago

PH gov’t suspends excise tax for LPG, kerosene | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Philippines’ oil supply, Donald Trump, West Philippine Sea

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Philippines Editors' Pick National News
Lean Left
India, Oman discuss ways to boost trade, investments
The Hindu International • 1m ago

India, Oman discuss ways to boost trade, investments

India will reduce tariffs on Omani products such as dates, marbles and petrochemical items, under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

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India India
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Trump Family Deal Spree Could Open Door For Presidents To Profit From Office
NDTV World • 1m ago

Trump Family Deal Spree Could Open Door For Presidents To Profit From Office

The family real estate business is undergoing the fastest overseas expansion since its founding a century ago, each deal potentially shaping everything from tariffs to military aid.

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India
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Gov’t suspends excise tax for LPG, kerosene to temper rising costs
Rappler • 1m ago

Gov’t suspends excise tax for LPG, kerosene to temper rising costs

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says this will cut the price of one LPG tank by around P37 and P5.65 on the per-liter price of kerosene

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Philippines Business Economy & Governance
Lean Left

Source Radar

Watchlist directory

These outlets power the desk. Status reflects the latest refresh cycle, while the bias marker stays visible for transparent scanning across the watchlist.

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30 sources

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BBC World

Public broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
Korea 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Reuters Business

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

The Guardian World

Newspaper

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Left -3

The New York Times World

Newspaper

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Left -3

NPR World

Public radio

Retrying
US 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Retrying
US 0 items

Connection failed

Right +3

New York Post World

Tabloid

Retrying
US 0 items

Connection failed

Right +4

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Retrying
Asia-Pacific 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Retrying
Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Retrying
Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

The Japan Times

National daily

Retrying
Japan 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Taiwan News

Digital daily

Retrying
Taiwan 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

Retrying
Southeast Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

Retrying
Southeast Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Dawn

National daily

Retrying
Pakistan 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

The Hindu International

National daily

Retrying
India 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

Retrying
India 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

Retrying
India 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

Retrying
Philippines 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

The Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
Indonesia 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

China Daily World

State-backed daily

Retrying
China 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

Retrying
Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

Retrying
Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Retrying
Asia-Pacific 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Euronews World

Broadcast network

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0