[2026-08-25 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong needs clearer framework for handling high heat on work sites

Snippet: Readers discuss work supervisors’ dilemma on extremely hot days, and Hongkong Post’s financial woes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3365019/hong-kong-needs-clearer-framework-handling-high-heat-work-sites?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 13:30 UTC+10:00] [extreme heat] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong needs clearer framework for handling high heat on work sites

Snippet: Readers discuss work supervisors’ dilemma on extremely hot days, and Hongkong Post’s financial woes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3365019/hong-kong-needs-clearer-framework-handling-high-heat-work-sites

[2026-08-25 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: More than $60m in Tasmanian labour hire contracts awarded without tender

Snippet: The 742 contracts were awarded to just 65 companies, with 22 companies receiving 10 or more contracts. (Supplied)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-25/tasmanian-government-contracts-awarded-without-tender/107074652

[2026-08-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US scrutiny deters some Chinese tariff refund claims as others cash in

Snippet: Global companies, including some from China, are clawing back refunds for tariffs that were improperly charged by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade-war/trump-tariffs/us-scrutiny-deters-some-chinese-tariff-refund-claims-as-others-cash-in

[2026-08-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Tax agency launches probes into 50 firms over misuse of corporate-owned homes

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's tax agency said Tuesday it has launched tax audits of 50 companies on suspicions their owners and family members used corporate-owned luxury homes for private purposes as part of tax evasion schemes.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260825003100320

[2026-08-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: New mortgage loans per borrower drop at sharpest clip in Q2

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- New mortgage loans per borrower dropped at the sharpest pace in the second quarter amid the government's regulations to cool the overheated housing market, central bank data said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260825003800320

[2026-08-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Banks can't afford to fall behind on AI. But can they afford for it to fail? | The National

Snippet: Banks are racing to put artificial intelligence and digital technology at the heart of everything from payments to customer service. But the deeper technology becomes embedded in banking, the greater the consequences when it fails.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/banking/2026/08/25/banks-cant-afford-to-fall-behind-on-ai-but-can-they-afford-for-it-to-fail/

[2026-08-25 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US senator criticises economic 'D-Day' against Iran, says 'Trump is losing'

Snippet: US Senator Chris Murphy has criticised the White House’s new sanctions on Iran, warning that American citizens are "paying a huge, huge cost" for the decision.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-senator-criticises-economic-d-day-against-iran-says-trump-losing

[2026-08-25 12:54 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Aureka hits bonanza gold beneath historic Victorian pit

Snippet: Victorian gold explorer Aureka Limited has hit a stunning high-grade gold intercept at its St Arnaud project, returning a 4.4-metre section grading a solid 8.9 grams per tonne(g/t) gold and 57.8g/t silver from 102.8m downhole. The hit included a spectacular 0.3-metre core running at 65.3g/t gold, with a duplicate assay returning an even better 95.6g/t, confirming the presence of bonanza grades.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/aureka-hits-bonanza-gold-beneath-historic-victorian-pit-20260825-p60re2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump says to double tariffs on Canada autos as trade fight heats up

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump vowed Monday to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles beginning next year, as the historically friendly neighbors spiral into a trade war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/25/business/foreign-business/trump-says-to-double-tariffs-on-canada-autos-as-trade-fight-heats-up/2411381

[2026-08-25 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Exclusive: TSMC supplier Nichias to build key chipmaking 'tubes' in Taiwan

Snippet: PFA tubes like those made by Taiwan's Nichias are essential for transporting chemicals throughout the chip production process. (Source photos by Yuki Nakao and screenshot from Nichias' website)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/exclusive-tsmc-supplier-nichias-to-build-key-chipmaking-tubes-in-taiwan

[2026-08-25 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Central Banking: The Scourge Of Civilization

Snippet: Authored by George Ford Smith via Mises Institute,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/central-banking-scourge-civilization

[2026-08-25 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares trim losses late Tue. morning on retail buying

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares trimmed earlier losses late Tuesday morning on retail buying as investors awaited major corporate earnings results, including those from U.S. chip giant Nvidia, due this week.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260825005300320

[2026-08-25 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gold strategy: why a Chinese global network of vaults would bolster yuan’s trade role

Snippet: By anchoring yuan trades to gold through Hong Kong and new global vaults, Beijing will add convertibility to its currency, report says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3365092/gold-strategy-why-chinese-global-network-vaults-would-bolster-yuans-trade-role?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Charles Chang] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gold strategy: why a Chinese global network of vaults would bolster yuan’s trade role

Snippet: By anchoring yuan trades to gold through Hong Kong and new global vaults, Beijing will add convertibility to its currency, report says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3365092/gold-strategy-why-chinese-global-network-vaults-would-bolster-yuans-trade-role

[2026-08-25 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: World's Largest Refiner Says China's Oil Demand "Very Likely Peaked Last Year"

Snippet: One of the most understated stories of 2026, and the reason why oil (and gas) aren't trading at persistently nosebleed levels (ignore diesel for the time being), has been China's unexpectedly weak oil demand. And while there has been much speculation surrounding the reason for this chronically weak oil demand, ranging from an accelerated - and offsetting - SPR drain, to a dramatic economic slowdown behind the scenes (or even in front of the scenes based on the latest dismal

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/worlds-largest-refiner-says-chinas-oil-demand-very-likely-peaked-last-year

[2026-08-25 11:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Singapore to expand southern resort hub to boost tourism

Snippet: An aerial view shows resorts in Sentosa, Singapore, in June 2018: The government has unveiled a plan to boost tourism in the area by connecting the island to neighboring Pulau Brani. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/singapore-to-expand-southern-resort-hub-to-boost-tourism

[2026-08-25 11:38 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: Ozon next in Kyiv’s sights as sheds of Wildberries rival burn

Snippet: Putin decree lets Russian state scoop up companies that come under attack; ‘dig into our stocks’ of Patriots, British PM urges allies. What we know on day 1,644

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/25/ukraine-war-briefing-ozon-next-in-kyivs-sights-as-sheds-of-wildberries-rival-burn

[2026-08-25 11:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Energy efficiency business accused of fraud by Victorian authorities

Snippet: Topic:Energy Industry

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-25/vic-energy-efficiency-scheme-suspension-royal-one/107074834

[2026-08-25 11:11 UTC+10:00] [Sport / AFL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Geelong working on all-time trade period haul

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/geelong-working-on-all-time-trade-period-haul-20260825-p60rc0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 11:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ruling party, gov't stress active fiscal policy to boost growth in 2027 budget

Snippet: The ruling Democratic Party and the government on Tuesday stressed the need for the active role of fiscal policy and investment in future industries to support the country's economic growth.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10851014

[2026-08-25 11:05 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Big Hits: Sun Silver, Manhattan Gold Corporation and QMines Ltd

Snippet: Bulls N’ Bears Big Hits looks at notable drill hits recently reported to the ASX last week, led by Sun Silver, Manhattan Gold Corporation and QMines Ltd. So let’s dive in.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/big-hits-sun-silver-manhattan-gold-corporation-and-qmines-ltd-20260825-p60raj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 11:03 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: How the French language contributed to the U.S.-Canada trade war

Snippet: MONTREAL, CANADA – The trade war between the United States and Canada has taken on the flavor of a culture war after the collapse of negotiations last week.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/08/25/economy/how-french-us-canada-trade-war/

[2026-08-25 11:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US vows 'economic asphyxiation' of Iran with new sanctions

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday laid out plans for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, expanding Washington's secondary sanctions threats and warning of dire consequences for countries that do not join the campaign.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/25/world/americas-emea/us-vows-economic-asphyxiation-of-iran-with-new-sanctions/2411361

[2026-08-25 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US plans to revoke business, tourism visas of 200,000 asylum seekers

Snippet: The United States is preparing to cancel business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the country, according to the Associated Press news agency.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/25/us-plans-to-revoke-business-tourism-visas-of-200000-asylum-seekers

[2026-08-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Hanwha Aerospace to launch U.S. entity for LNG business

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean defense firm Hanwha Aerospace Co. said Tuesday it will establish a U.S. entity dedicated to its liquefied natural gas (LNG) business as part of its effort to strengthen its presence in the global energy supply chain.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260825002800320

[2026-08-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Fair trade watchdog sets standard contract terms for funeral halls

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The fair trade watchdog on Tuesday introduced standard contract terms for funeral halls to better protect consumers' rights, including allowing bereaved families to bring in outside food and requiring operators to clearly disclose service fees.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260825001900320

[2026-08-25 10:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Ruling party, gov't stress active fiscal policy to boost growth in 2027 budget

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the government on Tuesday stressed the need for the active role of fiscal policy and investment in future industries to support the country's economic growth.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260825002700315

[2026-08-25 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump

Snippet: 'Trump underestimates us': Doug Ford takes aim at US over tariffs

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c05rj80ve56o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-25 10:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US State Dept. sanctions Iranian military activities, fuel export in Operation Economic Outcast

Snippet: The US State Department implemented sanctions against Iranian military activities, cyber threats, and illicit oil trade, according to a statement from US State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Monday evening.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906474

[2026-08-25 09:56 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US threatens countries doing business with Iran

Snippet: TRUMP. US President Donald Trump gestures as he steps from Air Force One upon his arrival in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA, March 20, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/us-threatens-countries-doing-business-iran/

[2026-08-25 09:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump moves toward levying new tariff on China for flooding market with cheap goods

Snippet: New tariff could be set at 7.5% as White House seeks to avoid disrupting trade truce with Beijing

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10850786

[2026-08-25 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war tests Trump's trade truce with China | The National

Snippet: The US left out a major player as Washington opened a new front in its maximum-pressure campaign against Iran's economy: China.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/24/iran-war-tests-trumps-trade-truce-with-china/

[2026-08-25 09:05 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Syngenis banks R&D refund to fuel biotech build-out

Snippet: Australian biotechnology company Syngenis Labs has received a $363,000 research and development tax refund, adding another shot of non-dilutive capital to its genetic medicine ambitions.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/syngenis-banks-r-and-d-refund-to-fuel-biotech-build-out-20260825-p60r8s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong housing rally faces test as property flippers retreat

Snippet: Secondary home prices are the highest in three years, but July short-term trading of those held for less than a year was half the level seen in March

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3365005/hong-kong-housing-rally-faces-test-property-flippers-retreat?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 09:00 UTC+10:00] [housing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong housing rally faces test as property flippers retreat

Snippet: Secondary home prices are the highest in three years, but July short-term trading of those held for less than a year was half the level seen in March

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3365005/hong-kong-housing-rally-faces-test-property-flippers-retreat

[2026-08-25 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Robots need help learning human skills. These AI companies are rushing to meet the demand

Snippet: Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I'm seeing and hearing from local businesses.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/24/cnbcs-the-china-connection-newsletter-piling-into-human-skills-ai.html

[2026-08-25 08:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Canada threatens to cut electricity to US

Snippet: Ontario Premier Doug Ford has threatened to cut electricity and critical minerals to the United States if President Donald Trump continues to escalate his trade war with Canada, drawing an angry response from the US leader.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644608-trump-canada-electricity-ford/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-25 08:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Canada threatens to cut electricity to US

Snippet: Ontario Premier Doug Ford has threatened to cut electricity and critical minerals to the US if President Donald Trump continues to escalate his trade war with Canada, drawing an angry response from Trump.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644608-trump-canada-electricity-ford/

[2026-08-25 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Texans acquire WR Kayshon Boutte from Patriots

Snippet: New England Patriots wide receivers A.J. Brown (1) and Kayshon Boutte (9) wait their turn on a drill during the team’s NFL football training camp, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/texans-patriots-kayshon-boutte-trade-80aed90c99d086630c2e1da0be9544db

[2026-08-25 08:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US plans to revoke tourism and business visas of up to 200,000 foreigners - report

Snippet: US President Donald Trump's administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States, the Associated Press reported on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-906470

[2026-08-25 08:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Australian venture capital firm Blackbird raises $752m from Asian investors

Snippet: Blackbird, Australia's largest venture capital firm, says it has raised $740 million for its most recent fund. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Ken Kobayashi and Blackbird)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/startups/australian-venture-capital-firm-blackbird-raises-752m-from-asian-investors

[2026-08-25 08:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UKMTO says it received report of tanker struck by 'unknown projectile' in Gulf of Oman

Snippet: The UK Maritime Trade Operation said on Monday that it received a report from an oil tanker that it had been "struck by an unknown projectile" nine nautical miles northeast of Oman's Ash Shishah.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/ukmto-says-it-received-report-tanker-struck-unknown-projectile-gulf-oman

[2026-08-25 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Operation Economic Outcast is a recipe for success against Iran

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/24/opinion/operation-economic-outcast-is-a-recipe-for-success-against-iran/

[2026-08-25 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: What is Operation Economic Outcast, the US's new plan for Iran?

Snippet: Scott Bessent says the US is aiming to "sever every economic lifeline that sustains" the Iranian regime. (Reuters: Evelyn Hockstein)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-25/operation-economic-outcast-new-us-plan-for-iran/107073902

[2026-08-25 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s anti-corruption fight became Xi Jinping’s most important policy

Snippet: Far from a temporary crackdown, the campaign has proved to be a key tool for enforcing party discipline and driving economic strategy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3365052/how-chinas-anti-corruption-fight-became-xi-jinpings-most-important-policy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 08:00 UTC+10:00] [18th party congress] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s anti-corruption fight became Xi Jinping’s most important policy

Snippet: Far from a temporary crackdown, the campaign has proved to be a key tool for enforcing party discipline and driving economic strategy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3365052/how-chinas-anti-corruption-fight-became-xi-jinpings-most-important-policy

[2026-08-25 07:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump eyes new tariff on China amid economic tensions, AP sources say

Snippet: President Donald Trump listens during a back to school event in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-china-xi-tariffs-manufacturing-3228ac85fefbddee31cbb9481ec42a2a

[2026-08-25 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Suzuki's new e-Sky mini EV tops BYD's Racco in energy efficiency

Snippet: Suzuki will launch the e-Sky mini EV in the Japanese market in November. (Photo by Itsuki Miyake)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/suzuki-s-new-e-sky-mini-ev-tops-byd-s-racco-in-energy-efficiency

[2026-08-25 07:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan eyes $630m to help buy undersea cable ships as risks grow

Snippet: Tuvalu's first undersea cable, laid with support from Japan, the U.S., Australia and others, landed in December 2024. (Japanese Foreign Affairs Ministry)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/telecommunication/japan-eyes-630m-to-help-buy-undersea-cable-ships-as-risks-grow