[2026-08-28 22:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKEX Tech 100 adds Pony AI, WeRide in index revamp targeting AI stocks

Snippet: The revision is designed to help the tech index recover from an underwhelming first half by tapping a new generation of Chinese AI firms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3365637/hkex-tech-100-adds-pony-ai-weride-index-revamp-targeting-ai-stocks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-28 22:19 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba Health Information Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKEX Tech 100 adds Pony AI, WeRide in index revamp targeting AI stocks

Snippet: The revision is designed to help the tech index recover from an underwhelming first half by tapping a new generation of Chinese AI firms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3365637/hkex-tech-100-adds-pony-ai-weride-index-revamp-targeting-ai-stocks

[2026-08-28 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Gap Soars On Old Navy CEO Shake-Up As Jefferies Sees "New Catalyst" For Stock

Snippet: Shares of major U.S. clothing retailer Gap, whose brands include Old Navy, Banana Republic and others, jumped the most in 16 months in premarket trading after the company reported stronger-than-expected profit and upgraded its earnings outlook. The company also named retail veteran Michael Francis as Old Navy's next CEO.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/gap-soar-old-navy-ceo-shake-jefferies-sees-new-catalyst-stock

[2026-08-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and Russia agree to boost competitiveness of Arctic shipping route

Snippet: Economist says appeal is likely to grow as traditional routes, such as the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, become riskier

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365612/china-and-russia-agree-boost-competitiveness-arctic-shipping-route?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and Russia aim to boost Arctic shipping route’s competitiveness

Snippet: Economist says appeal is likely to grow as traditional routes, such as the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, become riskier

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365612/china-and-russia-agree-boost-competitiveness-arctic-shipping-route

[2026-08-28 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Democrats and Republicans draw battle lines for general election

Snippet: People vote at a polling place in a primary election Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/midterm-election-messaging-economy-trump-socialists-prices-dc7a63a6f455fa35d207a543b64c4706

[2026-08-28 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Uncertainty over CATL lithium mine restart could fuel price volatility: analysts

Snippet: The latest hold-up has yet to meaningfully roil lithium carbonate prices but the impact may be felt during the fourth-quarter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365601/uncertainty-over-catl-lithium-mine-restart-could-fuel-price-volatility-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-28 21:30 UTC+10:00] [CATL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Uncertainty over CATL lithium mine restart could fuel price volatility: analysts

Snippet: The latest hold-up has yet to meaningfully roil lithium carbonate prices but the impact may be felt during the fourth-quarter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365601/uncertainty-over-catl-lithium-mine-restart-could-fuel-price-volatility-analysts

[2026-08-28 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Supply chains and talent to define next phase of venture capital in the UAE | The National

Snippet: Supply chains in the Middle East are shaping up to be the next major opportunity for venture capital investors, especially when the Iran war ends, the founder of Dubai's Global Ventures has said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/28/supply-chains-and-talent-to-define-next-phase-of-venture-capital-in-the-uae/

[2026-08-28 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: BYD profit rebounds as overseas sales offset China slowdown

Snippet: BYD's Hungary plant ramp-up and new models underpin its second-half outlook. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/byd-profit-rebounds-as-overseas-sales-offset-china-slowdown

[2026-08-28 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: US judge blocks Pentagon's blacklisting of AI tech company

Snippet: A US judge on Aug. 27, 2026 blocks the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic, the latest turn in the Claude maker’s high-stakes fight with the military over AI safety on the battlefield. Anthropic’s lawsuit in California federal court alleges that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth overstepped his authority when he designated Anthropic a national security supply-chain risk, a label the government can apply to companies that expose military systems to potential infiltration or sabotage by adversaries.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/28/videos/watch-us-judge-blocks-pentagons-blacklisting-of-ai-tech-company/2414069

[2026-08-28 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s CXMT posts massive 870% revenue surge as ‘aggressive expansion’ pays off

Snippet: China’s leading DRAM chipmaker outperforms its own forecasts in its first financial results since a blockbuster Shanghai listing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3365623/chinas-cxmt-posts-massive-870-revenue-surge-aggressive-expansion-pays?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-28 21:06 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai Stock Exchange] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s CXMT posts massive 870% revenue surge as ‘aggressive expansion’ pays off

Snippet: China’s leading DRAM chipmaker outperforms its own forecasts in its first financial results since a blockbuster Shanghai listing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3365623/chinas-cxmt-posts-massive-870-revenue-surge-aggressive-expansion-pays

[2026-08-28 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: New Jersey Has America's Highest Lifetime Taxes: $1.36 Million

Snippet: How much money do you have to pay in taxes over a lifetime?

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/new-jersey-has-americas-highest-lifetime-taxes-136-million

[2026-08-28 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Russian drone barrage targets Kyiv region for second day as attacks widen

Snippet: In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, cars burn as firefighters try to put out a fire following a Russian drone attack in Kyiv region, Ukraine, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-attacks-economy-kherson-e71dbed50bbdc710372f96deead36665

[2026-08-28 20:43 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: MAP: Where Filipino families earn the most and least

Snippet: The cityscape of buildings, condominiums, and residential communities as seen from Quezon City on January 29, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/map-philippines-family-income-expenditure-survey-2025/

[2026-08-28 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BOCHK posts higher profit as lower credit costs offset margin pressure

Snippet: Bank beats forecast with HK$23.74 billion profit, helped by reduced credit costs and stronger fee income from wealth and insurance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3365615/bochk-posts-higher-profit-lower-credit-costs-offset-margin-pressure?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-28 20:36 UTC+10:00] [shareholder return programme] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BOCHK posts higher profit as lower credit costs offset margin pressure

Snippet: Bank beats forecast with HK$23.74 billion profit, helped by reduced credit costs and stronger fee income from wealth and insurance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3365615/bochk-posts-higher-profit-lower-credit-costs-offset-margin-pressure

[2026-08-28 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan admits $96bn yen-buying intervention in July-August

Snippet: The growing scale of currency interventions highlights the challenge governments face in influencing exchange rates amid rising cross-border capital flows. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/japan-admits-96bn-yen-buying-intervention-in-july-august

[2026-08-28 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan reveals $96bn yen-buying intervention in July-August

Snippet: The growing scale of currency interventions highlights the challenge governments face in influencing exchange rates amid rising cross-border capital flows. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/japan-reveals-96bn-yen-buying-intervention-in-july-august

[2026-08-28 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Luis García Jr. is making the questions about his Yankees fit look silly

Snippet: Because he was another first baseman/DH and hit left-handed, Luis García Jr. did not seem like a perfect fit when the Yankees acquired him at the trade deadline.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/28/sports/luis-garcia-jr-making-yankees-fit-questions-look-silly/

[2026-08-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mamdani OKs $75M grocery deal with delivery company — despite complaints it owes NYC supermarkets ‘at least $1M’ in unpaid bills

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/28/business/mamdani-oks-75m-grocery-deal-with-delivery-company-despite-unpaid-bills-complaints/

[2026-08-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Marijuana companies are gearing up for IPOs — and NYSE and Nasdaq are jonesing to list them

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/28/business/marijuana-companies-are-gearing-up-for-ipos-and-nyse-and-nasdaq-are-jonesing-to-list-them/

[2026-08-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: One Vanderbilt dethrones Empire State Building as king of NYC’s observation decks after 95 years

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/28/business/one-vanderbilt-dethrones-empire-state-building-as-king-of-nycs-observation-decks/

[2026-08-28 19:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korean rescue teams struggling to reach Nepal flood site as 9 remain missing

Snippet: South Korean government and corporate response teams are struggling to reach a hydropower plant construction site in Nepal where nine South Koreans remain unaccounted for amid concerns over further flooding, officials said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10855907

[2026-08-28 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Singapore investors are lured by foreign-stock scams

Snippet: Analysts say real overseas stocks, trading platforms and chat groups can give scams a veneer of legitimacy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3365604/how-singapore-investors-are-lured-foreign-stock-scams?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-28 19:41 UTC+10:00] [Moomoo] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Singapore investors are lured by foreign-stock scams

Snippet: Analysts say real overseas stocks, trading platforms and chat groups can give scams a veneer of legitimacy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3365604/how-singapore-investors-are-lured-foreign-stock-scams

[2026-08-28 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese robot maker Micbot looks to woo Aramco while chasing Hong Kong IPO

Snippet: AI-powered quadrupeds, designed for extreme conditions and hazardous sites, are undergoing tests in China as Micbot awaits Aramco’s mass-procurement decision

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365602/chinese-robot-maker-micbot-looks-woo-aramco-while-chasing-hong-kong-ipo?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-28 19:38 UTC+10:00] [Micbot] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese robot maker Micbot looks to woo Aramco while chasing Hong Kong IPO

Snippet: AI-powered quadrupeds, designed for extreme conditions and hazardous sites, are undergoing tests in China as Micbot awaits Aramco’s mass-procurement decision

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365602/chinese-robot-maker-micbot-looks-woo-aramco-while-chasing-hong-kong-ipo

[2026-08-28 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Six months of war leaves Gulf oil trapped between two chokepoints | The National

Snippet: Six months after the US and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran on February 28, the Strait of Hormuz has yet to recover even a quarter of the roughly 20 million barrels a day of crude it carried before the war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/28/six-months-of-war-leaves-gulf-oil-trapped-between-two-chokepoints/

[2026-08-28 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean rescue teams struggling to reach Nepal flood site as 9 remain missing

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean government and corporate response teams are struggling to reach a hydropower plant construction site in Nepal where nine South Koreans remain unaccounted for amid concerns over further flooding, officials said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260828011100315

[2026-08-28 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: VW CEO confirms Iron Dome production talks

Snippet: Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume held meetings this week at the company's plants around the country to present streamlining plans to workers and unions and discuss the cuts needed to overcome the German carmaker's financial troubles. As passed of these meetings he confirmed for the first time that Volkswagen is in talks to save the factory in Osnabruck by using the plant for military production.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-906886

[2026-08-28 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Abu Dhabi's Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries to explore AI, gaming and the creative economy | The National

Snippet: The value of Arabic intellectual property, the development of Arabic-language AI tools and new ways of financing the region’s creative industries are among the subjects at this year’s Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries in Abu Dhabi.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/books/2026/08/28/abu-dhabis-congress-of-arabic-and-creative-industries-to-explore-ai-gaming-and-the-creative-economy/

[2026-08-28 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel-Cyprus-Greece power grid connection gets US backing

Snippet: One of the biggest concerns during any escalation with Iran is damage to critical infrastructure in general and energy assets in particular. Consequently, Israel has been working in recent years to promote the interconnector project to link up its electricity grid to Cyprus and Greece and from there to the rest of mainland Europe.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-906888

[2026-08-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bangladesh confirms Chinese J-10CE jet deal, citing Rafale kill in India-Pakistan clash

Snippet: Dhaka’s decision to buy the fighters shows that views on Chinese weapons are shifting and the market is opening, military expert says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3365553/bangladesh-confirms-chinese-j-10ce-jet-deal-citing-rafale-kill-india-pakistan-clash?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [AESA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bangladesh confirms Chinese J-10CE jet deal, citing Rafale kill in India-Pakistan clash

Snippet: Dhaka’s decision to buy the fighters shows that views on Chinese weapons are shifting and the market is opening, military expert says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3365553/bangladesh-confirms-chinese-j-10ce-jet-deal-citing-rafale-kill-india-pakistan-clash

[2026-08-28 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The world’s most influential economist is under heavy fire

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/the-world-s-most-influential-economist-is-under-heavy-fire-20260820-p60pwd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-28 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The World's $158 Trillion Stock Market In One Chart

Snippet: In 2025, the global equity market reached a record $157.8 trillion in market capitalization, up more than $25 trillion from 2024.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/worlds-158-trillion-stock-market-one-chart

[2026-08-28 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Macau tycoon Lawrence Ho’s family office expands into space sector in de-SPAC deal

Snippet: The business combination with Singapore-based Astrum Space could set the stage for a New York Stock Exchange debut by the end of the year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3365579/macau-tycoon-lawrence-hos-family-office-expands-space-sector-de-spac-deal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-28 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Macau tycoon Lawrence Ho’s family office targets space sector in de-SPAC deal

Snippet: The business combination with Singapore-based Astrum Space could set the stage for a New York Stock Exchange debut by the end of the year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3365579/macau-tycoon-lawrence-hos-family-office-expands-space-sector-de-spac-deal

[2026-08-28 17:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Beyond technique: What world ballet leaders say Korean dancers need next

Snippet: Gathering in Seoul, international directors call for more opportunities for choreographers, less self-criticism and greater investment in creativity

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10855785

[2026-08-28 17:33 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia demands ‘high bar’ for data centres seeking fossil fuel power

Snippet: Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen has set a deliberately high bar for states wanting to bypass new national green power rules for data centres, as the Albanese government moves to heavily restrict the use of coal and gas in the country’s booming AI infrastructure sector.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/australia-demands-high-bar-for-data-centres-seeking-fossil-fuel-power-20260828-p60sga.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-28 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea vows tailored support for youth employment amid job market challenges

Snippet: SEJONG, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea vowed to provide comprehensive support for young people, from job searches to career development, the finance ministry said Friday, amid persistent employment challenges facing those in their 20s.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260828005100320

[2026-08-28 17:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul stocks snap 3-day rise on tech slump

Snippet: Seoul stocks closed sharply down Friday to snap their three-day winning streak, as investors sold off tech heavyweights amid external uncertainties, such as Washington's trade policy. The Korean won rose against the US dollar.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10855755

[2026-08-28 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Rail industry] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How Britain’s railways are struggling in the heat – and can they be fixed?

Snippet: Problems including derailments have hit network during one of the hottest and driest summers on record

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/28/britain-railways-struggling-heat-fixed-derailments-explainer

[2026-08-28 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bitcoin rally and Alibaba share purchases: the numbers moving markets

Snippet: Alibaba shares, bitcoin, Hong Kong second-hand home prices and Shein’s IPO plans in spotlight this week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3365540/bitcoin-rally-and-alibaba-share-purchases-numbers-moving-markets?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-28 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bitcoin rally and Alibaba share purchases: the numbers moving markets

Snippet: Alibaba shares, bitcoin, Hong Kong second-hand home prices and Shein’s IPO plans in spotlight this week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3365540/bitcoin-rally-and-alibaba-share-purchases-numbers-moving-markets

[2026-08-28 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More Chinese regions are raising minimum wages, but will it help boost consumption?

Snippet: Guangdong, Shanxi and Xinjiang have announced plans to introduce increases of 10 per cent or more in the next few months

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365431/more-chinese-regions-are-raising-minimum-wages-will-it-help-boost-consumption?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-28 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will minimum-wage increases in more Chinese regions help boost consumption?

Snippet: Guangdong, Shanxi and Xinjiang have announced plans to introduce increases of 10 per cent or more in the next few months

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365431/more-chinese-regions-are-raising-minimum-wages-will-it-help-boost-consumption

[2026-08-28 16:50 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX Runners of the Week: X2M, Discovery Alaska, Metal Hawk & Bapcor

Snippet: Markets were in Limbo for most of this week, with investors anxiously waiting on the world’s biggest company to eventually set the mood.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/asx-runners-of-the-week-x2m-discovery-alaska-metal-hawk-and-bapcor-20260828-p60siq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed