Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-07-09 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s new 2030 retail road map targets price parity and social experiences to combat ‘trading down’ as retail growth hits weakest pace since pandemic
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[2026-07-09 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Covid-19 pandemic] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s new 2030 retail road map targets price parity and social experiences to combat ‘trading down’ as retail growth hits weakest pace since pandemic
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[2026-07-09 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-07-09 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: ULAANBAATAR, July 9 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung called for joint efforts to expand economic cooperation with Mongolia, including in critical minerals, saying the two countries have "limitless potential" for cooperation.
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[2026-07-09 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Futures are higher (although off session highs), and oil erased overnight gains as the market moved past the latest Middle-East flare up which saw the US military strike 90 Iranian targets for a second day and Tehran retaliated against American allies in the Persian Gulf. And like during previous escalations, this time nobody believes it will last.
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[2026-07-09 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war. But the fallout from the conflict is being partially offset by booming investment in artificial intelligence and other technologies.
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[2026-07-09 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Mongolia on Thursday reached an agreement in principle on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), laying the foundation for broader economic cooperation, including expanded trade and investment, Seoul's industry ministry said.
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[2026-07-09 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The International Energy Agency was founded in 1974, in the wake of the Arab oil embargo, with a clear mandate: co-ordinate emergency stock releases in a crisis. In 2026, that mandate has been tested like never before.
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[2026-07-09 21:35 UTC+10:00] [Enforcement] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: BRUSSELS — The European Commission is proposing tough measures to reduce imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, as part of options presented to national capitals this week.
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[2026-07-09 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Cocoa: Ghana, Ivory Coast seek OPEC-style alliance
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[2026-07-09 21:11 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Melbourne visit had a few elements: business, diplomatic, and sporting. And then there was Thursday night’s genre-busting community/cultural/rock star/political extravaganza at Marvel Stadium.
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[2026-07-09 21:02 UTC+10:00] [Travel & leisure] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Airports have had to use gazebos to shield passengers from sun as they wait to be processed, says Alexander Zinell
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[2026-07-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Daily AI token consumption has surged more than 1,000-fold in just over two years and exceeded 140 trillion tokens a day in March
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[2026-07-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Daily AI token consumption has surged more than 1,000-fold in just over two years and exceeded 140 trillion tokens a day in March
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[2026-07-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Most fans don’t put much stock into summer league, for good reason.
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[2026-07-09 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: EDMONTON, Alberta — Facebook and Instagram parent Meta said Wednesday it will invest more than US$9.1 billion to build its first artificial intelligence data center in Canada and its largest outside the United States.
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[2026-07-09 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You're watching The Manila Times' News Prime.
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[2026-07-09 20:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last 4 paras; ADDS photos) By Park Boram
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[2026-07-09 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Bottles of Pepsi products are displayed for sale at Hawthorne Market on Jan. 6, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
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[2026-07-09 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Oil prices fell on Thursday on assumptions that the exchange of military strikes between the US and Iran will not lead to a resumption of all-out war, and that the two countries will ultimately return to negotiations.
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[2026-07-09 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-07-09 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: NATO had a fractious summit in Turkey this week, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to sever trade with one ally and annex the territory of another. But the alliance's boss was full of praise for the man he called "dear Donald."
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[2026-07-09 19:45 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned the renewed escalation of the US’s war against Iran would hit economic growth and pose more inflationary issues for the domestic and global economy as concerns grow the Strait of Hormuz could again be shut.
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[2026-07-09 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The company’s Sky Nomad SUV announcement is leading analysts to predict the new models will include long-range batteries to stay ahead of rivals
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[2026-07-09 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Xiaomi new product series] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The company’s Sky Nomad SUV announcement is leading analysts to predict the new models will include long-range batteries to stay ahead of rivals
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[2026-07-09 19:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Smaller firms face a liquidity squeeze amid AI-related stock profit-taking, which drags down IPO market sentiment
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[2026-07-09 19:22 UTC+10:00] [Luxshare] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Smaller firms face a liquidity squeeze amid AI-related stock profit-taking, which drags down IPO market sentiment
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[2026-07-09 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Abidjan, the economic capital of Ivory Coast, hosts the second edition of an African space technology trade show known as the African Space Solutions Market from July 7 to 9, 2026.
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[2026-07-09 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A view of the port of Keelung, Taiwan, in April: The island economy's exports are booming. © Reuters
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[2026-07-09 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Dubai-based ports operator DP World has acquired 700 lorries to expand its road freight network across the Gulf region, as alternative routes emerge to deal with the Strait of Hormuz disruption.
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[2026-07-09 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: ULAANBAATAR, July 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held a summit with his Mongolian counterpart, Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, on Thursday and declared a shared vision for cooperation in various fields, most notably in trade, critical minerals and advanced technologies.
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[2026-07-09 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Changes to the Nikkei 225 stock index, effective Oct. 1, follow a consultation and will be reflected in this autumn's review.
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[2026-07-09 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: After threatening to sever all trade ties with Spain at a NATO summit on Wednesday, US President Trump had within hours already changed his tune.
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[2026-07-09 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: A new World Health Organization report has warned that cancer is placing a devastating human and economic burden on societies worldwide, claiming more than 26,000 lives every day and exposing major inequalities in survival rates between rich and poor countries.
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[2026-07-09 18:21 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-07-09 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Hello everyone, this is Cissy from Hong Kong, your #techAsia host this week. I was at LEAP East yesterday, as the Riyadh-based technology conference made its Asia debut in the city. More than 450 exhibitors, mostly from mainland China, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia, as well as some from Europe, took part in the event.
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[2026-07-09 18:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two leaders also agreed to develop a special border economic zone and boost agricultural cooperation
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[2026-07-09 18:17 UTC+10:00] [Songkhla] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two leaders also agreed to develop a special border economic zone and boost agricultural cooperation
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[2026-07-09 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nearly half of students also unaware of universities of applied sciences as group urges government to boost awareness of vocational paths
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[2026-07-09 18:09 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nearly half of students also unaware of universities of applied sciences as group urges government to boost awareness of vocational paths
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[2026-07-09 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: South Korea's stock benchmark, Kospi, has gone from being the world's hottest equity market to entering bear territory within a few weeks, highlighting how investors have soured on artificial intelligence plays and underscoring concentration risks.
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[2026-07-09 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Custom silicon allows for hardware optimisation tailored to specific architectures, such as the DeepSeek-R1 model
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[2026-07-09 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Custom silicon allows for hardware optimisation tailored to specific architectures, such as the DeepSeek-R1 model
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[2026-07-09 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: IN today's crowded jewelry market, consumers are faced with countless brands promising quality craftsmanship, timeless design, and exceptional value. With so many options available online, finding a jewelry brand that consistently delivers on those promises can be challenging.
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[2026-07-09 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A Fast Retailing Uniqlo store in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district. Domestic revenues were boosted by sales of seasonal clothing in its third quarter. (Photo by Takashi Miyazaki)
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[2026-07-09 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Federal Government
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[2026-07-09 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Shares of AstraZeneca fell as much as 9% after a late stage clinical trial for an experimental heart disease failed to meet its target.
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[2026-07-09 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is in talks with Indian defense companies to set up a production line in the country for Iron Dome interceptors, according to recent reports in India.
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[2026-07-09 17:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Posco said Thursday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with KB Kookmin Bank to launch a supply chain finance service aimed at improving liquidity for its steel industry suppliers.
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[2026-07-09 17:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Korean thriller’s viral momentum extends into a market where Netflix is unavailable
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