Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only

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[2026-08-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: From travel warnings to visa fees: why Chinese tourism to Japan is in free fall
Snippet: Mainland visitors fell more than 56% in July, compounding a months-long slump driven by escalating diplomatic tensions and soaring costs
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3364664/travel-warnings-visa-fees-why-chinese-tourism-japan-free-fall?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: From travel warnings to visa fees: why Chinese tourism to Japan is in free fall
Snippet: Mainland visitors fell more than 56% in July, compounding a months-long slump driven by escalating diplomatic tensions and soaring costs
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3364664/travel-warnings-visa-fees-why-chinese-tourism-japan-free-fall
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[2026-08-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hesai rides on lidar growth as smart cars gain ground despite China’s struggling market
Snippet: World’s largest maker of lidar sensors signals ambitions beyond the supply chain, repositioning itself as a top tech firm
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3364636/hesai-rides-lidar-growth-smart-cars-gain-ground-despite-chinas-struggling-market?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Hesai Group] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hesai rides on lidar growth as smart cars gain ground despite China’s struggling market
Snippet: World’s largest maker of lidar sensors signals ambitions beyond the supply chain, repositioning itself as a top tech firm
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3364636/hesai-rides-lidar-growth-smart-cars-gain-ground-despite-chinas-struggling-market
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[2026-08-20 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Singapore's Temasek is on a hot streak in India as three bets surge after IPOs
Snippet: Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings is on a hot streak in India, where three of its portfolio companies have gained more than 30% after market debuts this week.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/20/singapore-temasek-india-foreign-shiprocket-milky-mist.html
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[2026-08-20 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: Trump escalates pressure on Iran, Israel opens Hind Rajab investigation, and Abu Dhabi power demand rises | The National
Snippet: In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, US President Donald Trump announces what he calls the “most crushing economic operation ever taken” against any country after Iran failed to reach a deal with Washington. He also threatens economic consequences for countries that support Tehran, while saying alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz could reduce the waterway’s importance.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/08/20/trump-escalates-pressure-on-iran-israel-opens-hind-rajab-investigation-and-abu-dhabi-power-demand-rises/
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[2026-08-20 16:39 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: McLaren lands standout 4.96% heavy mineral average in WA Eucla Basin
Snippet: McLaren Minerals has continued to impress, delivering another batch of consistently strong, high-grade results from its namesake titanium project in Western Australia. The latest 179 aircore holes from a resource upgrade drilling program have returned a length-weighted average of 4.96 per cent heavy minerals (HM) at 15.8-metre depths from surface.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/mclaren-lands-standout-4-96-percent-heavy-mineral-average-in-wa-eucla-basin-20260820-p60q6b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-20 16:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Nexon launches W250b hunt for next global game IP
Snippet: Nexon said Thursday it will launch an investment program worth up to 250 billion won ($179 million) with the Korean government and Kona Venture Partners to discover promising intellectual properties in the gaming space and help emerging developers expand globally.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10847056
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[2026-08-20 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Seoul stocks spike nearly 6 pct on chip rally, eased U.S. bond yield concerns
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares soared nearly 6 percent Thursday as investors bet on stronger shareholder returns from chip giants Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, and eased U.S. bond market concerns. The Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260820006100320
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[2026-08-20 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korean FM to meet with Mexico, Kuwait counterparts in Seoul next week
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun plans to hold separate talks with his Mexican and Kuwaiti counterparts next week to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in areas ranging from the economy to energy security, the foreign ministry said Thursday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260820006300315
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[2026-08-20 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: New exclusion zones for adult entertainment venues in Adelaide's CBD
Snippet: Topic:Business and Industry Regulation
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/exclusion-zones-for-new-adult-businesses/107058354
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[2026-08-20 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Title: 17-year-old gunned down inside NYC business: ‘He was a baby’
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/20/us-news/17-year-old-gunned-down-inside-nyc-business/
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[2026-08-20 16:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: SK hynix, union reach tentative deal for stock-heavy bonuses
Snippet: Proposed plan puts 60% of profit-sharing awards in company stock, as AI earnings soar
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10846961
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[2026-08-20 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights between Hong Kong and Almaty in January
Snippet: Airline will operate the only non-stop service between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan’s largest city three times a week, with economy fares from HK$2,296
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364653/cathay-pacific-launch-direct-flights-between-hong-kong-and-almaty-january?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-20 15:49 UTC+10:00] [Cathay Pacific Airways] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights between Hong Kong and Almaty in January
Snippet: Airline will operate the only non-stop service between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan’s largest city three times a week, with economy fares from HK$2,296
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364653/cathay-pacific-launch-direct-flights-between-hong-kong-and-almaty-january
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[2026-08-20 15:45 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Did CBA boss Matt Comyn’s marriage breakdown meet the public interest test?
Snippet: August 20, 2026 — 3:45pm
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/did-cba-boss-matt-comyn-s-marriage-breakdown-meet-the-public-interest-test-20260820-p60q0r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-20 15:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Woori completes Korean bank’s first offshore bond settlement
Snippet: Woori Bank has become the first Korean bank to complete a government bond transaction with an overseas financial institution through an international securities settlement network, marking the first such transaction by a domestic bank since authorities opened the channel earlier this year.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10846915
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[2026-08-20 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: China Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan sentenced to life in prison
Snippet: China Evergrande Group's then-Chairman Hui Ka Yan attends a news conference on the property developer's annual results in Hong Kong in March 2017. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/china-debt-crunch/china-evergrande-founder-hui-ka-yan-sentenced-to-life-in-prison
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[2026-08-20 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Asian shares gain after US Treasury expands debt buybacks
Snippet: A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-bonds-oil-trump-futures-1dcf7c9c3cc490b82b2632302628c46b
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[2026-08-20 15:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Gaon Cable lands W200b US AI data center deal
Snippet: Gaon Cable has secured a 200 billion won ($143.4 million) busduct supply deal with a major US cloud operator, expanding its presence in North America’s fast-growing AI data center market.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10846849
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[2026-08-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US Treasuries in driver’s seat for risky AI stocks as investors grapple with elevated yields
Snippet: Fears of a debt issuance glut swept across the US bond market this week, driving the 30-year yield to a nearly two-decade high
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364646/us-treasuries-drivers-seat-risky-ai-stocks-investors-grapple-elevated-yields?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US Treasuries in driver’s seat as Asian investors grapple with elevated yields
Snippet: Fears of a debt issuance glut swept across the US bond market this week, driving the 30-year yield to a nearly two-decade high
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364646/us-treasuries-drivers-seat-risky-ai-stocks-investors-grapple-elevated-yields
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[2026-08-20 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Iran goes on the offensive as diplomacy with US stalls
Snippet: Tehran is moving from retaliation to a more proactive strategy to break the deadlock and force US concessions over the naval blockade and energy trade
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3364647/iran-goes-offensive-diplomacy-us-stalls?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-20 14:58 UTC+10:00] [J.D. Vance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Iran goes on the offensive as diplomacy with US stalls
Snippet: Tehran is moving from retaliation to a more proactive strategy to break the deadlock and force US concessions over the naval blockade and energy trade
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3364647/iran-goes-offensive-diplomacy-us-stalls
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[2026-08-20 14:53 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Trump threatens Iran’s trade partners, as military strikes make way for economic pressure
Snippet: US president pivots towards ‘crushing’ economic operation against Iran and its trading partners as military strikes fail to bring Tehran to the table
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/20/trump-threatens-crush-iran-economy-war-hormuz
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[2026-08-20 14:42 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Viking supercharges tungsten feed grade with Nevada sorting trials
Snippet: Viking Mines has kicked a major goal in its tungsten processing journey with ore sorting technology successfully upgrading its material by more than 400 per cent to produce a high-grade product at its Linka project in Nevada, USA.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/viking-supercharges-tungsten-feed-grade-with-nevada-sorting-trials-20260820-p60q4y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-20 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Title: Oil supertankers in Gulf are renting for $500,000 per day: Report
Snippet: Supertanker owners are getting paid $510,000 per day to bring crude oil from the Gulf to Asia, in a sign of high demand for vessels to transit the waterway as fighting rages in the region and alternative routes take supply from the market.
Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/oil-supertankers-gulf-are-renting-500000-day-report
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[2026-08-20 14:31 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: YouTube offers creators millions to not work with Netflix
Snippet: YouTube is offering millions of dollars to popular channels if they upload their videos to the site exclusively for a certain period of time, to halt Netflix’s pursuit of its biggest stars, according to people familiar with the conversations.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/youtube-offers-creators-millions-to-not-work-with-netflix-20260820-p60pzf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-20 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Trade watchdog to recommend antidumping duties on Chinese, Taiwanese industrial material
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade watchdog said Thursday it will recommend that the finance ministry impose antidumping duties on Chinese and Taiwanese solid sodium hydroxide after concluding that the imports had injured the domestic industry.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260820001700320
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[2026-08-20 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China Evergrande founder Hui Ka-yan sentenced to life imprisonment
Snippet: Hui ⁠Ka-yan given life sentence for ‘multiple combined crimes’ by court in Shenzhen
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364641/china-evergrande-founder-hui-ka-yan-sentenced-life-imprisonment?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-20 14:27 UTC+10:00] [court] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China Evergrande founder Hui Ka-yan sentenced to life imprisonment
Snippet: Hui ⁠Ka-yan given life sentence for ‘multiple combined crimes’ by court in Shenzhen
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364641/china-evergrande-founder-hui-ka-yan-sentenced-life-imprisonment
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[2026-08-20 14:09 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Publication of Isaac Heeney’s next children’s book paused as Nike stands down Swans
Snippet: Allen & Unwin has paused publication of the third book in Isaac Heeney’s Little Isaac Footy Fever children’s book series, Super Swan, which was due to hit shelves in November ahead of the Christmas sales period.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/publisher-pauses-publication-of-isaac-heeney-s-next-children-s-book-20260820-p60q3s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-20 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: Organisations should help employees build careers that make room for life | The National
Snippet: The future of talent cannot only be a conversation about skills. It must also be a conversation about careers.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/08/20/organisations-companies-careers-employers-employees-work/
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[2026-08-20 13:57 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Fortescue defends not standing down key executive accused of sexual harassment
Snippet: Mining giant Fortescue has defended its decision not to stand down a key executive accused of sexual harassment and bullying while an independent legal firm conducts an investigation into the claims.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/fortescue-defends-not-standing-down-key-executive-accused-of-sexual-harassment-20260820-p60q1x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-20 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Biz Hub at LIMA Estate: A thriving commercial district anchored by an established industrial economy
Snippet: FOR families looking at commercial property as a long-term investment, lasting value is closely tied to the economic activity around it. Beyond location, what matters is the strength of the businesses, workforce, infrastructure and daily activity that create sustained demand and support the asset over time.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/tmt-newswire/biz-hub-at-lima-estate-a-thriving-commercial-district-anchored-by-an-established-industrial-economy/2408941
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[2026-08-20 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: SK Hynix shares surge over 12% in Seoul after announcing massive stock buyback
Snippet: Shares of SK Hynix surged over 12% in Seoul on Thursday after the company announced a massive stock buyback.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/20/sk-hynixs-south-korean-shares-surge-stock-buyback-.html
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[2026-08-20 13:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Augustus takes fresh angle on gold hotspot near Leonora in WA
Snippet: Augustus Minerals is set to fire up a reverse circulation (RC) drilling program at its Music Well gold project in Western Australia’s fabled Leonora gold district. The campaign is designed to test a new geological interpretation at its Clifton East prospect, which will include breaking ground for the first time at its high-grade St Patrick’s Well target.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/augustus-takes-fresh-angle-on-gold-hotspot-near-leonora-in-wa-20260820-p60q3t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-20 13:06 UTC+10:00] [US & Canada] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Most Americans believe Trump has inappropriately profited since returning to power, poll finds
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/trump-family-business-profited-presidency-survey-august-2026/
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[2026-08-20 13:05 UTC+10:00] [Data economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Title: Warum die politische Mitte online verliert – mit Clara von Nathusius
Snippet: Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.
Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/podcast/berlin-playbook-podcast/warum-die-politische-mitte-online-verliert-mit-clara-von-nathusius/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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[2026-08-20 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: IPO queen Pamela Chung says headway needed for initial public offering connect scheme
Snippet: Scheme introduction would allow mainland Chinese investors access to the city’s IPOs and boost investor capital, the managing director says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3364629/hong-kong-sees-opportune-time-advancing-ipo-connect-scheme-ipo-queen-pamela-chung?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-20 13:02 UTC+10:00] [Artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: IPO queen Pamela Chung says headway needed for initial public offering connect scheme
Snippet: Scheme introduction would allow mainland Chinese investors access to the city’s IPOs and boost investor capital, the managing director says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3364629/hong-kong-sees-opportune-time-advancing-ipo-connect-scheme-ipo-queen-pamela-chung
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[2026-08-20 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Cavs acquiring Watson, trading Strus to Clippers, AP source says
Snippet: Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets, on Jan. 14, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/watson-strus-trade-cavaliers-nuggets-wizards-clippers-d4eda017c31dd532c0bfbef492309ee8
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[2026-08-20 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Japan's imports and exports set records in July
Snippet: Vehicles are parked for export at a Yokohama port, near Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025. (Takuto Kaneko/Kyodo News via AP, File)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-iran-oil-trade-imports-exports-602869f983d5be60c343fee4ea72812c
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[2026-08-20 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: ABS-CBN makes room for new owners
Snippet: Nico Villarete/Rappler
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/abs-cbn-makes-room-for-new-owners/
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[2026-08-20 13:00 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Trump announces ‘economic D-Day’ of Iran sanctions, moving war to new phase
Snippet: Washington: Donald Trump has announced he will hit Iran and other countries with “unprecedented” new sanctions aimed at crushing the regime’s economy after the two parties failed to strike a deal to end the war.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/trump-announces-economic-d-day-of-iran-sanctions-moving-war-to-new-phase-20260820-p60pyr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-20 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Foreign investment in S. Korea rises at fastest clip in Q2 on stock rally
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- Financial commitments held by foreign investors in South Korea rose at the sharpest pace ever to a new record high in the second quarter, driven by a rally in the local stock market, central bank data showed Thursday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260820003100320
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[2026-08-20 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: Will Iran’s eastern corridor help reduce flight times? | The National
Snippet: Flydubai has started operating limited flights through eastern Iranian airspace this week.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/08/20/will-irans-eastern-corridor-help-reduce-flight-times/
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[2026-08-20 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: Iran can't expect to threaten its neighbours and then do business with them | The National
Snippet: Not many people are comfortable discussing their personal finances with a stranger, let alone a reporter. However, many Iranians are speaking out as the struggle to make ends meet becomes intolerable.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/08/20/iran-economy-war-middle-east/
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[2026-08-20 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: US Airports Remain Busy Despite Surging Prices
Snippet: Following the historic slump in air travel during the Covid-19 pandemic, passenger volume at U.S. airports has gradually recovered, roughly matching pre-pandemic levels in 2023 and exceeding it in 2024 and 2025.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/us-airports-remain-busy-despite-surging-prices
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[2026-08-20 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Gov't to offer counseling service for construction workers amid economic hardship
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- The government will offer free mental health counseling services to construction workers suffering from depression due to economic difficulties caused by a prolonged slump in the construction sector amid the Middle East conflict, officials said Thursday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260820003800315
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