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April 29, 2026 21 visible stories Economy & Trade

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April 29, 2026

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Updated Apr 29, 09:22 UTC

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Economy & Trade

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Economy & Trade

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

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Scientists decode ancient diseases from bones, teeth and DNA evidence
Times of India World 1m ago

Scientists decode ancient diseases from bones, teeth and DNA evidence

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Scientists decode ancient diseases from bones, teeth and DNA evidence.

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10 unexpected jobs US Presidents did that will surprise you
Times of India World 1m ago

10 unexpected jobs US Presidents did that will surprise you

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to 10 unexpected jobs US Presidents did that will surprise you.

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India
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Thai influencer sells premium durians for dirt cheap to avoid rotting amid surplus
SCMP Asia 1m ago

Thai influencer sells premium durians for dirt cheap to avoid rotting amid surplus

Thailand is turning to live-streamers to clear a looming durian glut, slashing prices as weaker Chinese demand threatens its biggest export market. Top online seller Pimradaporn Benjawattanapat, or Pimrypie, led a high-e...

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Malaysian Indians least likely to be scammed as they ask too many questions: police
SCMP Asia 1m ago

Malaysian Indians least likely to be scammed as they ask too many questions: police

Being a Malaysian Indian is apparently a good indication that you are unlikely to fall for a scam. Police have found that potential victims from the ethnic group are more than likely to frustrate scammers with a barrage...

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HKEX posts record quarterly profit, topping forecast as listings and turnover surge
SCMP Asia 1m ago

HKEX posts record quarterly profit, topping forecast as listings and turnover surge

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), operator of Asia’s third-largest stock market, reported a record quarterly profit in the first three months of 2026, buoyed by more new listings and increased turnover. Net profit...

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China targets ‘zombies’ with regulatory headshots to kill off subsidised laggards
SCMP Asia 1m ago

China targets ‘zombies’ with regulatory headshots to kill off subsidised laggards

China’s top market regulator is intensifying its crackdown on debt-laden “zombie companies” – rolling out a pilot programme in seven economic hubs to facilitate the forced exit of unprofitable firms often propped up by g...

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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

The Guardian World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

The New York Times World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

NPR World

Public radio

Live
US 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +3

New York Post World

Tabloid

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +4

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

The Japan Times

National daily

Live
Japan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Dawn

National daily

Live
Pakistan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Hindu International

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

Live
Philippines 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

China Daily World

State-backed daily

Live
China 3 items

Live

Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Center 0

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Right +1

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
Korea 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Taiwan News

Digital daily

Live
Taiwan 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Left -1

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 Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
Indonesia 0 items

HTTP 404

Center 0

Euronews World

Broadcast network

Retrying
Global 0 items

HTTP 404

Center 0