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    [2026-08-26 21:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s CNOOC rakes in record first-half profit on high oil prices amid Iran war
    Snippet: China’s largest offshore oil and gas producer saw net profits jump over 23 per cent in the first half amid turbulence in the Middle East
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3365343/chinas-cnooc-rakes-record-first-half-profit-high-oil-prices-amid-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-26 21:08 UTC+10:00] [China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s CNOOC rakes in record first-half profit on high oil prices amid Iran war
    Snippet: China’s largest offshore oil and gas producer saw net profits jump over 23 per cent in the first half amid turbulence in the Middle East
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3365343/chinas-cnooc-rakes-record-first-half-profit-high-oil-prices-amid-iran-war
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    [2026-08-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Sole Bank Indonesia governor candidate outlines 'pro-growth' policies
    Snippet: Bank Indonesia Acting Gov. Destry Damayanti is the sole candidate for the top job, and underwent a parliamentary "fit and proper" hearing for the position on Aug. 26. © Reuters
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/sole-bank-indonesia-governor-candidate-outlines-pro-growth-policies2
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    [2026-08-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China targets hi-tech pillars by 2030 to fuel economic growth
    Snippet: Beijing bets on next-generation manufacturing – and stricter industrial oversight – to secure its economic strategy
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365332/china-targets-hi-tech-pillars-2030-fuel-economic-growth?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [ANZ Research] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China targets hi-tech pillars by 2030 to fuel economic growth
    Snippet: Beijing bets on next-generation manufacturing – and stricter industrial oversight – to secure its economic strategy
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365332/china-targets-hi-tech-pillars-2030-fuel-economic-growth
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    [2026-08-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: Mortgage rates hit highest level in 3 weeks, weakening demand further
    Snippet: Mortgage interest rates moved even higher last week, causing demand for loans to weaken yet again.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/26/mortgage-rates-hit-highest-level-in-3-weeks-weakening-demand-further.html
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    [2026-08-26 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: PwC International must face trial of Evergrande scandals claims: Hong Kong High Court
    Snippet: Liquidators seek claims of about 38 billion yuan from PwC International for Evergrande audit failures
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3365340/pwc-international-must-face-trial-evergrande-scandals-claims-hong-kong-high-court?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-26 20:44 UTC+10:00] [Eddie Middleton] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: PwC International must face trial of Evergrande scandals claims: Hong Kong High Court
    Snippet: Liquidators seek claims of about 38 billion yuan from PwC International for Evergrande audit failures
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3365340/pwc-international-must-face-trial-evergrande-scandals-claims-hong-kong-high-court
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    [2026-08-26 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Jets stock watch: Adonai Mitchell’s bounce, Will McDonald’s fit, safety shakeup
    Snippet: The Jets are just about done with training camp.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/26/sports/jets-stock-watch-adonai-mitchells-bounce-will-mcdonalds-fit/
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    [2026-08-26 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Live updates: Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs
    Snippet: The move came after the Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs over the weekend on Canadian goods following the collapse of trade negotiations. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Washington of trying to subordinate Canada.
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/trump-canada-economy-tariffs-news-updates-08-26-2026
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    [2026-08-26 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Apple launches faster Mac mini, Mac Studio to tap AI boom
    Snippet: Apple on Tuesday unveiled a more powerful Mac mini aimed at consumers looking to host AI agents remotely, marking what is likely the final product launch of Tim Cook's tenure as CEO.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/26/business/sunday-business-it/apple-launches-faster-mac-mini-mac-studio-to-tap-ai-boom/2412397
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    [2026-08-26 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: Will New York’s socialist shift make Jewish life even more expensive? - opinion
    Snippet: New York's political landscape has shifted dramatically over the past decade. Policies once considered far outside the mainstream (higher taxes on top earners, tuition-free public college, expanded public healthcare and broader social welfare programs) are now central to the agenda of many progressive politicians.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-906639
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    [2026-08-26 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: UAE issues new regulation for top-up tax on large corporations | The National
    Snippet: The UAE's ministry of finance has issued a new decision on the filing obligations for top-up tax on multinationals.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/08/26/uae-issues-new-regulation-for-top-up-tax-on-large-corporations/
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    [2026-08-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Trump tariffs] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada
    Snippet: Paper products among hardest-hit sectors after trade negotiations broke down, with 25-50% tariffs estimated
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/26/paper-product-toilet-paper-tariffs-us-canada
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    [2026-08-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Philippines eyes drones and ‘system of systems’ to boost asymmetric defence
    Snippet: Manila plans to use drones as force multipliers, but analysts warn building a credible deterrence network will require multi-year investment
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3365320/philippines-eyes-drones-and-system-systems-boost-asymmetric-defence?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Why Philippines is betting on drones to boost maritime security
    Snippet: Manila plans to use drones as force multipliers, but analysts warn building a credible deterrence network will require multi-year investment
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3365320/philippines-eyes-drones-and-system-systems-boost-asymmetric-defence
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    [2026-08-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Companies owning their own AI and having sovereignty is the future: Palantir CEO
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/26/business/palantir-ceo-alex-karp-says-ai-sovereignty-is-the-future/
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    [2026-08-26 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: SM Group receives 12 Stevie Awards for reporting and community programs
    Snippet: THE SM Group received 12 Stevie Awards at the 2026 International Business Awards, with recognition spanning parent-company reporting and programs delivered through its malls and communities.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/26/supplements/sm-group-receives-12-stevie-awards-for-reporting-and-community-programs/2412360
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    [2026-08-26 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Egypt pushes ahead with Dabaa nuclear plant as leaked documents raise safety concerns | The National
    Snippet: Egypt is pushing ahead with its Dabaa nuclear power plant on the Mediterranean coast, holding talks with Russia's Rosatom in Nizhny Novgorod this week, despite mounting international scrutiny of alleged construction defects and safety-culture failings at the site.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/08/26/egypt-pushes-ahead-with-dabaa-nuclear-plant-as-leaked-documents-raise-safety-concerns/
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    [2026-08-26 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: EGA’s Al Taweelah smelter restoration works reach 25% after Iran strike damage | The National
    Snippet: Emirates Global Aluminium’s smelter restoration work at its Al Taweelah plant has reached 25 per cent after it incurred significant damage in an Iranian strike in March.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/26/egas-al-taweelah-smelter-restoration-works-reach-25-after-iran-strike-damage/
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    [2026-08-26 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Backlash presents biggest hurdle to data centers: AirTrunk boss
    Snippet: AirTrunk CEO Robin Khuda, far right, takes part in a panel discussion at the Nikkei Asia Forum Sydney on Aug. 26. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/backlash-presents-biggest-hurdle-to-data-centers-airtrunk-boss
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    [2026-08-26 19:09 UTC+10:00] [Announcements] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: GCash and PSA pioneer use of National ID for digital financial inclusion
    Snippet: Editor’s note: This press release is sponsored by GCash and was produced by BrandRap, the sales and marketing arm of Rappler. No member of the news and editorial team participated in the production of this piece.
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/gcash-psa-digital-financial-inclusion/
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    [2026-08-26 19:09 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: The Japan Times
    Title: Japanese automakers seen facing blow from Trump’s Canada tariff hike
    Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned 50% tariff on Canadian automobiles and auto parts is poised to hit Japanese automakers, which have built production and supply chains spanning the United States, Canada and Mexico.
    Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/08/26/automakers-tariff-canada/
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    [2026-08-26 19:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Why Korea’s financial watchdogs want to stay in Seoul
    Snippet: Relocation push raises fears of slower crisis response, brain drain in financial sector
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853288
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    [2026-08-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao bets on takeaway, new brands, lower-tier reach for growth
    Snippet: Takeaway emerges as Haidilao’s fastest-growing segment as it diversifies its formats, expands into lower-tier markets despite a soft economy
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3365314/chinese-hotpot-chain-haidilao-bets-takeaway-new-brands-lower-tier-reach-growth?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [United Kingdom] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao bets on takeaway, new brands, lower-tier reach for growth
    Snippet: Takeaway emerges as Haidilao’s fastest-growing segment as it diversifies its formats, expands into lower-tier markets despite a soft economy
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3365314/chinese-hotpot-chain-haidilao-bets-takeaway-new-brands-lower-tier-reach-growth
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    [2026-08-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Zero Hedge
    Title: When Paris Went Hungry Under Government Food Controls
    Snippet: Authored by Daniel J. Smith via The Daily Economy,
    Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/when-paris-went-hungry-under-government-food-controls
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    [2026-08-26 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: 10-year Treasury yield is flat after PCE inflation report is mostly as expected
    Snippet: Treasury yields were little changed Wednesday, as traders assessed the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge which came mostly in line with estimates.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/26/treasury-yields-inflation-fed.html
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    [2026-08-26 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Breaking: Macquarie dumps KPMG from nation's biggest audit contract
    Snippet: Topic:Business, Economics and Finance
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/kpmg-responds-after-being-dropped-macquarie-group/107082306
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    [2026-08-26 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: S. Korea, Vietnam vow stronger ties in cutting-edge sectors, building on FTA
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Vietnam vowed to further bolster economic exchanges with the goal of increasing bilateral trade to US$150 billion by 2030 and strengthening supply chain cooperation, Seoul's industry ministry said Wednesday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826005800320
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    [2026-08-26 18:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: [Key Points] Kim Jong-un reshapes North Korea in his own image
    Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853215
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    [2026-08-26 18:01 UTC+10:00] [Business / Banking & finance] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: The financial trend raising the alarm from Wall Street to western Sydney
    Snippet: Hundreds of home buyers across Sydney’s suburban fringes have been left hanging after this week’s $3 billion collapse of property developer Bathla Group.
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/the-financial-trend-raising-the-alarm-from-wall-street-to-western-sydney-20260826-p60rm4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Amos Food plans Hong Kong listing to expand global sweets empire
    Snippet: The confectionery firm’s Peelerz gummies have become a viral sensation on TikTok. Now, it aims to raise funds to expand its overseas presence
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3365301/chinas-amos-food-plans-hong-kong-listing-expand-global-sweets-empire?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Amos Food hungry for Hong Kong capital to expand global sweets empire
    Snippet: The confectionery firm’s Peelerz gummies have become a viral sensation on TikTok. Now, it aims to raise funds to expand its overseas presence
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3365301/chinas-amos-food-plans-hong-kong-listing-expand-global-sweets-empire
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    [2026-08-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Brain-tech push gains pace as China draws up standards and firms challenge Neuralink
    Snippet: Dozens of guidelines are coming, covering medical, industrial and consumer users as emerging neural technology moves towards wider adoption
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365298/brain-tech-push-gains-pace-china-draws-standards-and-firms-challenge-neuralink?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Neuralink] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Brain-tech push gains pace as China draws up standards and firms challenge Neuralink
    Snippet: Dozens of guidelines are coming, covering medical, industrial and consumer users as emerging neural technology moves towards wider adoption
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365298/brain-tech-push-gains-pace-china-draws-standards-and-firms-challenge-neuralink
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    [2026-08-26 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Taqa to be delisted from ADX as L’imad completes acquisition | The National
    Snippet: Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, known as Taqa, will be delisted from the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange as Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund L’imad has completed a deal to buy 100 per cent of Taqa’s shares.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/26/taqa-to-be-delisted-from-adx-as-limad-completes-acquisition/
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    [2026-08-26 17:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Stocks close nearly 1% higher on chip gains ahead of Nvidia earnings release
    Snippet: Seoul stocks closed nearly 1 percent higher Wednesday, boosted by stock repurchases from the country's chip giants and easing external conditions, while investors wait for the earnings release from Nvidia. The Korean won fell against the US dollar.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853189
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    [2026-08-26 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: Iran economic sanctions leading to extremist regime elements gaining power, dissident says - report
    Snippet: As the Iranian regime seeks ways to bypass US sanctions, increasing restrictions on Tehran risk extremist elements within the regime gaining power, according to a KAN News report aired on Tuesday that cited an interview with an Iranian political dissident.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906616
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    [2026-08-26 17:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Citi tops Korea IB rankings after leading SK hynix's $26.5b US IPO
    Snippet: Citi is leading South Korea's investment banking market this year as brisk debt and equity issuance continues, with the firm expecting strong deal flow to extend into the second half.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853168
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    [2026-08-26 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Lee's approval rating falls; his office says will prioritize economy, livelihoods
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has fallen below the 40 percent level, a public poll released Wednesday showed, apparently prompting his office to pledge to prioritize people's livelihoods and the economy.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826007800315
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    [2026-08-26 17:32 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: Macquarie dumps KPMG from the nation’s biggest audit contract
    Snippet: KPMG has been dumped as the incoming auditor of Macquarie Group, costing the firm a contract that was expected to be worth $700 million over the next decade and marking the biggest single financial blow yet from its whistleblower scandal.
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/macquarie-dumps-kpmg-from-the-nation-s-biggest-audit-contract-20260826-p60rv4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-26 17:27 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: Shock job cuts at Austrac despite expanding role battling financial crime
    Snippet: Australia’s high-profile money laundering regulator Austrac is preparing for significant cuts to its workforce barely a month after its financial crime fighting role was expanded to oversee tens of thousands of new businesses.
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/shock-job-cuts-at-austrac-despite-expanding-role-battling-financial-crime-20260826-p60rra.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-26 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: Israeli AI security company Alice raises $140m. in latest financing round
    Snippet: Israeli AI trust, safety, and security company Alice today announced the completion of a $140 million financing round led by Apax Digital, with participation from new and existing investors including Samsung, SentinelOne, Maj Invest, MoreTech, Phoenix Insurance, Norwest, CRV, Vintage, Grove and Highland Europe.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-906615
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    [2026-08-26 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City plans low-emission zone to clear downtown air
    Snippet: Vietnam’s business hub aims to phase out petrol and diesel transport from central areas by mid-2027, starting with buses and delivery fleets
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3365307/vietnams-ho-chi-minh-city-plans-low-emission-zone-clear-downtown-air?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-26 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City plans low-emission zone to clear downtown air
    Snippet: Vietnam’s business hub aims to phase out petrol and diesel transport from central areas by mid-2027, starting with buses and delivery fleets
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3365307/vietnams-ho-chi-minh-city-plans-low-emission-zone-clear-downtown-air
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    [2026-08-26 16:59 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Bessent’s bond gambit echoes Japan’s decades-long debt trap
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/08/bessents-bond-gambit-echoes-japans-decades-long-debt-trap/
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    [2026-08-26 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: China's short-drama producers flood the market with cheap bets — and let audiences pick the winners
    Snippet: Surging artificial-intelligence capabilities and declining attention spans have Chinese producers flooding the zone with short-drama films to see which ones take off.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/26/short-drama-china-production-ai-entertainment-economics.html
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    [2026-08-26 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Middle East Eye
    Title: US Treasury Secretary and Bahraini finance minister discuss Iran sanctions
    Snippet: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a call with Bahrain’s finance minister discussed the latest sanctions against Tehran, emphasising the "importance of sustained financial pressure on Iran’s remaining economic lifelines".
    Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-treasury-secretary-and-bahraini-finance-minister-discuss-iran
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    [2026-08-26 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: Iran and Oman prepare Hormuz deal as U.S. holds back on secondary sanctions
    Snippet: Iran and Oman are approaching a deal to secure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz and future administration of the vital economic artery.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/26/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz.html
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