[2026-06-17 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai to lead ‘financial superpower’ push as China unveils plan to boost yuan use

Snippet: China’s central bank governor speaks at annual financial forum about further opening repurchase facilities and offshore trading to foreign central banks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357386/shanghai-lead-financial-superpower-push-china-unveils-plan-boost-yuan-use?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 15:40 UTC+10:00] [Global South] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai to lead ‘financial superpower’ push as China unveils plan to boost yuan use

Snippet: China’s central bank governor speaks at annual financial forum about further opening repurchase facilities and offshore trading to foreign central banks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357386/shanghai-lead-financial-superpower-push-china-unveils-plan-boost-yuan-use

[2026-06-17 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) BOK chief vows proactive efforts to tame inflation

Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS details throughout)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617002951320

[2026-06-17 15:27 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Can Vietnam satisfy Washington before trade ties fray?

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/can-vietnam-satisfy-washington-before-trade-ties-fray/

[2026-06-17 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Navigating the China-EU trade divide

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy SeriesNavigating the China-EU trade divideAs trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to rise, China’s firms in the European Union have been forced to walk a delicate tightrope: expanding their presence in the lucrative market while grappling with heightened regulatory hurdles and rapid geopolitical shifts. In this three-part series, we examine the friction points pushing the two economic powerhouses towards a critical crossroads.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/series/3357382/navigating-china-eu-trade-divide?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Navigating the China-EU trade divide

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy SeriesNavigating the China-EU trade divideAs trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to rise, China’s firms in the European Union have been forced to walk a delicate tightrope: expanding their presence in the lucrative market while grappling with heightened regulatory hurdles and rapid geopolitical shifts. In this three-part series, we examine the friction points pushing the two economic powerhouses towards a critical crossroads.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/series/3357382/navigating-china-eu-trade-divide

[2026-06-17 15:14 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Golden Dragon stakes prime WA gold ground beside Big Bell giant

Snippet: Golden Dragon Mining has made a strategic move to bolster its position in Western Australia’s prolifically gold-productive Murchison goldfields, lodging a new exploration licence application adjacent to the northeastern margin of Westgold’s revered 2.3-million-ounce Big Bell gold mine, 26km northwest of the historic town of Cue.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/golden-dragon-stakes-prime-wa-gold-ground-beside-big-bell-giant-20260617-p607ox.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 15:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful resolution of North Korea issue during brief G7 meet

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/10773653

[2026-06-17 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yum China's $1.2bn Pizza Hut purchase draws cool response from investors

Snippet: Yum China is acquiring the mainland China operations of Pizza Hut from Yum Brands for $1.2 billion, while U.S. private equity firm LongRange Capital is buying the remainder of the business for $1.5 billion. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/yum-china-s-1.2bn-pizza-hut-purchase-draws-cool-response-from-investors

[2026-06-17 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares are mixed and oil stays below $80 as world awaits details on US-Iran deal

Snippet: A currency trader stretches near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-rates-oil-us-iran-02e500f15edc505cedd8a8428197744c

[2026-06-17 15:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Stock bonuses triple at Korea’s top companies

Snippet: Top 100 companies paid W2.3tr in shares from January to May

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773645

[2026-06-17 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan logs a trade deficit as imports of electrical machinery surge

Snippet: Containers are stacked at a port in Tokyo Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (Michi Ono/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-trade-oil-iran-ai-7ecad04964f22f90e1f679a1dcf05f69

[2026-06-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Inflation expected to linger despite end of Middle East war: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is expected to continue facing elevated consumer prices despite the end of the Middle East conflict amid rising incomes following the boom in the technology industry, the central bank said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617002900320

[2026-06-17 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Poor Filipino kids still dream of professional jobs - study

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Poor Filipino children continue to dream of becoming teachers, nurses, engineers, doctors, police officers, and military officers despite economic disadvantage, according to a study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/poor-filipino-kids-still-dream-of-professional-jobs-study/2367190

[2026-06-17 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Ex-trade official tapped to lead new S. Korea-U.S. investment firm

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- A former trade official has been tapped as the inaugural head of a new state-run company tasked with implementing Seoul's US$350 billion investment pledge to the United States, the finance ministry said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617005400320

[2026-06-17 14:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: From 'Guardian' to 'Love in the Moonlight,' K-drama reunions are having a moment

Snippet: The return of beloved casts highlights the growing value of established franchises as broadcasters seek dependable programming in a crowded market

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773625

[2026-06-17 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Lululemon issues China apology after Great Wall yoga event draws criticism

Snippet: A Lululemon store in Shanghai. China accounted for 16% of the Canadian activewear brand's group revenue in 2025. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/retail/lululemon-issues-china-apology-after-great-wall-yoga-event-draws-criticism

[2026-06-17 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: New AI tool allows users to chat with Jewish historical figures

Snippet: I asked AI Sigmund Freud to interpret my dream this morning. All I got was some dancing dots, as if a) the great man had fallen asleep or b) my dream had broken his virtual brain.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-899629

[2026-06-17 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Townsville ratepayers hit with rate rise above inflation

Snippet: Topic:Local Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-17/townsville-city-council-rate-rise-for-households-businesses/106808028

[2026-06-17 14:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Mirae Asset tops $1 trillion in client assets

Snippet: Mirae Asset Financial Group said Wednesday that client assets under management had surpassed $1 trillion as of the end of May, reaching approximately $757.1 billion in domestic assets and $259 billion overseas.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773612

[2026-06-17 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: India needs serious action, stronger public health measures, and accessible health care

Snippet: DESPITE being India's financial capital, Mumbai continues to face significant health care inequalities. Millions of people living in urban slums struggle to access affordable health care, while overcrowding, malnutrition, and limited health awareness contribute to a growing burden of preventable diseases. Women, children, adolescent girls, and daily wage earners remain among the most vulnerable populations.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/tmt-newswire/india-needs-serious-action-stronger-public-health-measures-and-accessible-health-care/2367165

[2026-06-17 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: Warsh to face spotlight as Federal Reserve likely to leave interest rates unchanged

Snippet: Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks during his swearing-in in the East Room of the White House, Friday, May 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/federal-reserve-kevin-warsh-interest-rates-103325df845d2d6bde63dfa4b8093d35

[2026-06-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Ebola] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Lives and incomes lost as Ebola takes toll on Bunia’s public-facing workers

Snippet: A headteacher, a motorcycle taxi driver and a travel agent are among those who are counting the human and economic cost of the virus

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/17/lives-lost-ebola-bunia-workers-drc

[2026-06-17 13:52 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In This Economy] Is the Philippine financial system quakeproof?

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-is-philippine-financial-system-quakeproof/

[2026-06-17 13:48 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Alleged ice-cream cartel in Japan investigated as sweltering summer looms

Snippet: Six companies are suspected of colluding to use food inflation to raise the prices of their product

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/17/alleged-ice-cream-cartel-in-japan-investigated

[2026-06-17 13:47 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Barkly bags second NT Govt exploration grant

Snippet: Recently listed Barkly Rare Earths has pocketed its second government grant in as many weeks, this time securing up to A$115,000 in co-funding from the Northern Territory Government to support expansion drilling at its namesake rare earths project in the top end.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/barkly-bags-second-nt-govt-exploration-grant-20260617-p607nl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Pastoralists take to the skies to track livestock lost in floods

Snippet: Topic:Livestock Farming

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-17/outback-pastoralists-unable-to-access-stock-after-flooding/106751046

[2026-06-17 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: CFMEU accused of 'dark strategy' to generate millions in 'illegitimate' revenue

Snippet: Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 1:27pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-17/cfmeu-accused-of-running-shadow-financial-operations/106808220

[2026-06-17 13:26 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: GCash parent firm approves potential IPO in PSE

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/gcash-parent-firm-approves-potential-philippine-stock-market-debut/

[2026-06-17 13:22 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Critica closes in on pivotal twin rare earths, tin-tungsten studies

Snippet: Critica is pushing ahead on its dual critical minerals strategy at its giant Jupiter rare earths project in Western Australia and its Mt Lindsay tin-tungsten asset in Tasmania.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/critica-closes-in-on-pivotal-twin-rare-earths-tin-tungsten-studies-20260617-p607n5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 13:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos to push security, trade, energy cooperation in Russia visit

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that enhancing cooperation in security, trade, energy, food security, and other key areas would top his agenda during his visit to Russia.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/marcos-to-push-security-trade-energy-cooperation-in-russia-visit/2367171

[2026-06-17 13:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Samsung sees rising chip production requests from BYD, Google, AMD: sources

Snippet: Samsung's advanced chipmaking services are gaining more attention as the AI boom strains rivals' production capacity. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Ken Kobayashi and Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/samsung-sees-rising-chip-production-requests-from-byd-google-amd-sources

[2026-06-17 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Angeline Quinto earns college degree at 36

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Singer-actress Angeline Quinto proved that it is never too late to achieve one's dreams after earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Marketing Management from Immaculada Concepcion College at age 36.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/angeline-quinto-earns-college-degree-at-36/2367151

[2026-06-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea removes cap on rewards for unfair trade tip-offs

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will remove the ceiling on the amount of rewards for unfair trade tip-offs starting this week in order to better compensate whistleblowers, the antitrust watchdog said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617002700320

[2026-06-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Biotechnology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Do we want to lead or lag in life sciences?

Snippet: Europe is at risk of losing one of the last jewels in its industrial crown. The innovative pharmaceutical sector is being pulled into the crossfire of a volatile geopolitical age, while indifference at home threatens to undervalue an industry central to Europe’s economic strength, social resilience and public health security

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/sponsored-content/do-we-want-to-lead-or-lag-in-life-sciences/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Cuba turns to foreign capital to rescue collapsing tourism industry | The National

Snippet: Cuba is courting foreign investment to revitalise a tourism sector in freefall.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/06/17/cuba-turns-to-foreign-capital-to-rescue-collapsing-tourism-industry/

[2026-06-17 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks rebound late Wed. morning despite tech slide

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks gained ground late Wednesday morning, but major tech companies continued to trade lower following a tech slide in the U.S. market overnight.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617004700320

[2026-06-17 12:13 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s war on Anthropic threatens America’s dominance of AI

Snippet: The Trump administration’s already confused approach towards regulation of artificial intelligence has become even less coherent. Its heavy-handed decision to impose export controls on Anthropic’s latest frontier AI models now threatens America’s dominance of AI development.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/trump-s-war-on-anthropic-threatens-america-s-dominance-of-ai-20260617-p607ht.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 12:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Bond market sentiment slightly improves for July: poll

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean bond market sentiment slightly improved for July after the United States and Iran agreed on a deal to end the war in the Middle East, a poll showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617003600320

[2026-06-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Mongolia discuss ways to accelerate economic ties, trade talks

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Mongolia discussed ways to accelerate economic cooperation, including progress on a trade agreement under negotiation, as the two countries seek to bolster cooperation in supply chains for key minerals, the trade ministry said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617001600320

[2026-06-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The $2.2 trillion question: What if the Iran War never happened? | The National

Snippet: The financial cost of the Iran war is becoming clearer as according to the latest study by the Institute for Economics and Peace, the conflict is costing the global economy $2.2 trillion in annual GDP.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/business-extra/2026/06/17/the-22-trillion-question-what-if-the-iran-war-never-happened/

[2026-06-17 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / Small business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Dateline geophysics lights up Californian rare earth hunt

Snippet: Dateline Resources has zeroed in on three high-priority targets at its district-scale Music Valley heavy rare earths project in California after processing data from a massive airborne magnetic and radiometric survey.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/small-business/dateline-geophysics-lights-up-californian-rare-earth-hunt-20260617-p607la.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / Small business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Dateline geophysics lights up Californian rare earths hunt

Snippet: Dateline Resources has zeroed in on three high-priority targets at its district-scale Music Valley heavy rare earths project in California after processing data from a massive airborne magnetic and radiometric survey.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/small-business/dateline-geophysics-lights-up-californian-rare-earths-hunt-20260617-p607la.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SpaceX options debut signals 'expensive' and 'dangerous' bets, strategist says

Snippet: SpaceX options on their first day of trading showed about a 15% chance for the stock to rise by 50% and a similar possibility that it loses half its value in the next three months, according to Susquehanna.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/spacex-options-debut-with-tails-looking-dangerous-strategist-says.html

[2026-06-17 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Are Banks More Powerful Than Governments?

Snippet: Authored by Mollie Engelhart via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/are-banks-more-powerful-governments

[2026-06-17 11:39 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: SoftBank finds fewer tech bets for venture capital in Latin America

Snippet: SoftBank Group is struggling to find startups in Latin America ready for major investments, underscoring how sharply the technology boom there has cooled since attracting record levels of venture capital only a few years ago.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/17/companies/softbank-latin-america-tech/

[2026-06-17 11:22 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Hacking group claims major attack of Novo Nordisk and attempted $25 million extortion

Snippet: A cyber extortion group claimed on Tuesday to have stolen more than a terabyte of data from pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk and said it is exploring selling parts of the data after ​unsuccessfully demanding $25 million from the company.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/17/hacking-novo-nordisk-25-million-extortion/

[2026-06-17 11:20 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: CFMEU engaged in illegitimate ‘financial shadow operations’, inquiry told

Snippet: Queensland’s CFMEU engaged in “financial shadow operations” to bolster its income through an illegitimate use of workplace agreements, the state’s powerful inquiry into the union has heard.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/cfmeu-engaged-in-illegitimate-financial-shadow-operations-inquiry-told-20260617-p607jv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 11:16 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: The Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobs

Snippet: Karur, India – With a smartphone strapped to her head, Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes in her kitchen in India to train AI-powered robots to take on household jobs in the future.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/17/indian-workers-training-ai-jobs/

[2026-06-17 11:11 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: U.S.-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops

Snippet: TOKYO/DETROIT – Tokyo auto shops and Detroit car dealerships have been running short of motor oil, paint and other products for months since the Middle East conflict snarled global supply chains.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/17/companies/tokyo-detroit-auto-shops-iran-relief/