Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-02 22:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: A joint written submission has been presented to the Irish parliament's Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade by the Ireland Israel Alliance (IIA) and UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), raising significant legal challenges regarding proposed trade legislation.
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[2026-08-02 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: FRANKFURT, Aug. 2 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Sunday that many South Korean companies are actively operating in Frankfurt and the broader Hesse region of Germany, stressing the Korean community's role in serving as a bridge between the two countries.
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[2026-08-02 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-08-02 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Motorists avoiding high-priced petrol are upending the nation’s car market, with half of all new vehicles sold over the past three months either EVs or hybrids.
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[2026-08-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [VIPets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City’s pet owners ‘do not care about price at all’, exhibitor says as tens of thousands attend final day of annual cat expo
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[2026-08-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City’s pet owners ‘do not care about price at all’, exhibitor says as tens of thousands attend final day of annual cat expo
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[2026-08-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Trump tariffs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The president’s minions have trawled the statutes to restore roadblocks to trade. The invocation of Smoot-Hawley looks especially dangerous
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[2026-08-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [US small business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Tariffs are annoying and disruptive, but this round is less impactful – and business owners are taking them in their stride
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[2026-08-02 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Opec+ has agreed to increase crude oil output for a sixth consecutive month in September, as the Middle East teeters on the verge of an all-out war, and Houthi rebel attacks on Red Sea shipping compound threats to global energy supplies.
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[2026-08-02 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chiikawa Artiverse, organised by local design studio, AllRightsReserved, is in its second year and will run until September 6
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[2026-08-02 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chiikawa Artiverse, organised by local design studio, AllRightsReserved, is in its second year and will run until September 6
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[2026-08-02 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong has long relied on both public and private hospitals and clinics, but medical inflation is pricing out elderly patients
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[2026-08-02 21:00 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong has long relied on both public and private hospitals and clinics, but medical inflation is pricing out elderly patients
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[2026-08-02 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Ask Mike Pompeo if there is a risk of an all-out Middle East war, and he not only corrects you; he raises the stakes.
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[2026-08-02 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: On Thursday, July 23, Matthieu Plessis drove through the French town of Le Porge, as flames raced along both sides of the road. A week later, Plessis returned once again to what remained of his ruined property. He lost his home, his bicycle repair business, his vehicles, his tools and most of his belongings.
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[2026-08-02 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Eastern Police District (EPD) recognized the contributions of private sector partners, particularly members of the Filipino-Indian community, for supporting the Philippine National Police's (PNP) community programs through corporate social responsibility initiatives during the 31st Police Community Relations (PCR) Month celebration.
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[2026-08-02 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Colombia’s incoming president, Abelardo de la Espriella, is preparing to reverse nearly every major element of Gustavo Petro’s Israel policy after taking office on August 7.
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[2026-08-02 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — Recent cyberattacks carried out autonomously by two rogue OpenAI artificial intelligence models raises an untested legal question: who is responsible when AI acts on its own?
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[2026-08-02 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LONDON — Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other members of OPEC+ are expected to raise their oil production quotas for September when they meet online Sunday as the Middle East war continues to disrupt global energy supplies.
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[2026-08-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry leaders expect more Hongkongers to choose Europe via mainland transit, but warn cheaper fares may be offset by higher fuel charges
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[2026-08-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry leaders expect more Hongkongers to choose Europe via mainland transit, but warn cheaper fares may be offset by higher fuel charges
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[2026-08-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Investors scramble to make sense of a shock Chinese challenge to the dominance of western chipmakers
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[2026-08-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Production for sequel to 2024 blockbuster coincides with Hong Kong authorities’ recent bid to convert film sets and props into tourist attractions
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[2026-08-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Production for sequel to 2024 blockbuster coincides with Hong Kong authorities’ recent bid to convert film sets and props into tourist attractions
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[2026-08-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Western governments move to end dependence on world’s top producer, analysts warn rapid decoupling could drive up costs and derail projects
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[2026-08-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Western governments move to end dependence on world’s top producer, analysts warn rapid decoupling could drive up costs and derail projects
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[2026-08-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Banking & finance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: August 2, 2026 — 7:00pm
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[2026-08-02 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A group of HKGTA patrons has taken to writing to Legco Secretariat to oppose Town Club takeover after filing complaints with authorities
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[2026-08-02 18:35 UTC+10:00] [Consumer Council] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A group of HKGTA patrons has taken to writing to Legco Secretariat to oppose Town Club takeover after filing complaints with authorities
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[2026-08-02 18:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-08-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While Beijing is beating out Western players for major construction projects on the continent, it is not without competition
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[2026-08-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While Beijing is beating out Western players for major construction projects on the continent, it is not without competition
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[2026-08-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Commercial properties are changing hands at a much faster rate in Shanghai and other major cities, as investors bet on a market rebound
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[2026-08-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Commercial property transactions] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Commercial properties are changing hands at a much faster rate in Shanghai and other major cities, as investors bet on a market rebound
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[2026-08-02 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: CUHK president Dennis Lo says new site gives room to expand while warning that high housing costs remain a drag on city’s research sector
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[2026-08-02 17:18 UTC+10:00] [Tolo Highway] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: CUHK president Dennis Lo says new site gives room to expand while warning that high housing costs remain a drag on city’s research sector
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[2026-08-02 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-08-02 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japan’s housekeeping services market has been expanding as the number of dual-income households increases
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[2026-08-02 16:16 UTC+10:00] [Hyogo] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japan’s housekeeping services market has been expanding as the number of dual-income households increases
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[2026-08-02 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Investing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Security lapse leaves sensitive information and contact details of 51 government officials exposed for 40 hours
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[2026-08-02 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The high-profile tower initially struggled to lease out space, but is now testing HK$100 per square foot rents amid rising demand for Central offices
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[2026-08-02 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Ricacorp Properties] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The high-profile tower initially struggled to lease out space, but is now testing HK$100 per square foot rents amid rising demand for Central offices
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[2026-08-02 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-02 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief also vows to promote global renminbi adoption after offshore Chinese government bond futures contract debuts in city on Monday
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[2026-08-02 15:57 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief also vows to promote global renminbi adoption after offshore Chinese government bond futures contract debuts in city on Monday
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[2026-08-02 15:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SK hynix, whose profit-linked bonus formula helped trigger similar demands across South Korean industry, is now testing whether mandatory stock compensation could become the next model to spread.
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[2026-08-02 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: India's youth unemployment crisis has become one of the biggest vulnerabilities for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, exposing the gap between the country's economic ambitions and the reality facing millions of young graduates.
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[2026-08-02 15:09 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-02 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1983 - Samsung Electronics Co. declares it is the world's third firm to develop 64K dynamic random access memory (DRAM) after companies in the United States and Japan.
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[2026-08-02 14:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung is set to arrive in Frankfurt, Germany, on Sunday for the final leg of his 11-day trip to the United States and three South American countries that produced agreements on artificial intelligence, critical minerals, energy security and trade.
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