Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only

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[2026-08-19 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: China’s backflipping robot maker Unitree pops 542% in Shanghai debut
Snippet: Unitree Robotics shares rose 542% in early trading Wednesday as the Chinese humanoid robot maker made its stock market debut in Shanghai.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/china-backflipping-robot-maker-unitree-jumps-shanghai-ipo.html
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[2026-08-19 11:35 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: China’s breakneck plan to safeguard its future
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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/china-s-breakneck-plan-to-safeguard-its-future-20260819-p60piv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-19 11:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: California business owners, drivers fume at new tire regulations: ‘Everything is going to hell’
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/us-news/california-business-owners-drivers-fume-at-new-tire-rules/
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[2026-08-19 11:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: MARINA clears M/V Antonia 2 for service, maintains fleet suspension
Snippet: The Maritime Industry Authority has cleared M/V Antonia 2 to resume operations following safety compliance assessments, while maintaining that strict safety standards will remain in effect across the region.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/19/business/maritime/marina-clears-mv-antonia-2-for-service-maintains-fleet-suspension/2408056
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[2026-08-19 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Forbes Editor Fired Over $6m Payoff Had Threatened Companies Who Dared Hire Outgoing Trump Admin Officials In 2021
Snippet: Authored by Monica Showalter via American Thinker,
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/forbes-editor-fired-over-6m-payoff-had-threatened-companies-who-dared-hire-outgoing-trump
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[2026-08-19 10:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Financial institutions oppose gov't's relocation plan
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- Financial institutions have strongly opposed the government's plans to relocate public institutions from Seoul to provincial areas, industry watchers said Wednesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260819001900320
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[2026-08-19 10:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: KRX activates sell-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp fall
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Wednesday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the stock index fell sharp
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260819001500320
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[2026-08-19 10:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: CEO killer Luigi Mangione saw himself as Robin Hood-like hero, was ‘proud’ when UnitedHealthcare stock dipped: former inmate
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/us-news/ceo-killer-luigi-mangione-saw-himself-as-a-robin-hood-like-figure-was-proud-when-unitedhealthcare-stock-dipped-former-inmate/
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[2026-08-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Use of yuan hits 6-month high in Hong Kong’s fast-payment system
Snippet: Yuan-denominated payments rise 34 per cent, with Payment Connect mechanism acting as catalyst for multiplying cross-border use cases
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3364413/use-yuan-hits-6-month-high-hong-kongs-fast-payment-system?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Ltd] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Use of yuan hits 6-month high in Hong Kong’s fast-payment system
Snippet: Yuan-denominated payments rise 34 per cent, with Payment Connect mechanism acting as catalyst for multiplying cross-border use cases
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3364413/use-yuan-hits-6-month-high-hong-kongs-fast-payment-system
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[2026-08-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: [Vantage Point] What is ABS-CBN’s stock-market listing still worth?
Snippet: This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/vantage-point-what-abs-cbn-stock-market-listing-still-worth/
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[2026-08-19 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: The six unheralded pieces helping the Mets go on a surprisingly fun August ride
Snippet: Mets season was supposed to be over Aug. 3, the day of the trade deadline. At least the interesting aspect of it. They were going to be playing out the string over the final two months, and they still may be.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/sports/six-unheralded-players-helping-mets-go-on-fun-august-ride/
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[2026-08-19 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: UAE says Iran fired 2 missiles at country, as war drags on
Snippet: The Gulf nation has halted all trade and financial dealings with Iran in response to the attack, which Tehran denies
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3364490/uae-says-iran-fired-2-missiles-country-war-drags?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-19 09:40 UTC+10:00] [uae] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: UAE says Iran fired 2 missiles at country, as war drags on
Snippet: The Gulf nation has halted all trade and financial dealings with Iran in response to the attack, which Tehran denies
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3364490/uae-says-iran-fired-2-missiles-country-war-drags
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[2026-08-19 09:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US urged to follow China’s lead in treating data as an economic asset
Snippet: Congressional advisory panel urges Washington to develop national strategy as Beijing’s data push gives Chinese firms edge in AI, robotics
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3364489/us-urged-follow-chinas-lead-treating-data-economic-asset?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-19 09:27 UTC+10:00] [data] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US urged to follow China’s lead in treating data as an economic asset
Snippet: Congressional advisory panel urges Washington to develop national strategy as Beijing’s data push gives Chinese firms edge in AI, robotics
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3364489/us-urged-follow-chinas-lead-treating-data-economic-asset
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[2026-08-19 09:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: What Chinese liquor maker Moutai's slump says about the country's economy
Snippet: BEIJING — Walk down most streets in China and you'll find a liquor store advertising premium spirits brand Moutai, along with posters of resale prices by vintage year.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/china-economy-moutai-ai-property.html
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[2026-08-19 09:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: ABC News
Title: What are whole-body deodorants, and do you need them?
Snippet: Experts say there are a few things to consider before you try whole-body deodorants. (Adobe Stock)
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-19/what-are-whole-body-deodorants-for-sweat/107049218
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[2026-08-19 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: After years, Macau firm opts out of Hong Kong renewal project, seeks US$153m for site
Snippet: Sale of North Point site that owner spent years assembling highlights challenges of making urban redevelopment pay, even in improving market
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3364462/after-years-macau-firm-opts-out-hong-kong-renewal-project-seeks-us153m-site?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-19 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Excellent Group] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: After years, Macau firm opts out of Hong Kong renewal project, seeks US$153m for site
Snippet: Sale of North Point site that owner spent years assembling highlights challenges of making urban redevelopment pay, even in improving market
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3364462/after-years-macau-firm-opts-out-hong-kong-renewal-project-seeks-us153m-site
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[2026-08-19 08:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Title: Iraq approves three-month mechanism for crude oil exports via local, international firms
Snippet: Iraq's cabinet approved mechanisms for exporting Iraqi crude through specialised international and local companies and via multiple export outlets, the government said on Tuesday.
Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iraq-approves-three-month-mechanism-crude-oil-exports-local
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[2026-08-19 08:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Colombia estimates quake damage at $9.6 billion
Snippet: BOGOTÁ, Colombia — The powerful earthquake that killed hundreds of people in western Colombia caused $9.57 billion in economic losses, President Abelardo de la Espriella said on Tuesday, issuing a preliminary estimate.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/19/world/americas-emea/colombia-estimates-quake-damage-at-96-billion/2408028
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[2026-08-19 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s wealthy used grey zones to avoid taxes. Have new rules painted them into a corner?
Snippet: Once a reliable vehicle for tax avoidance, offshore trusts are being reconsidered as enforcement bodies step up their efforts, backed by new regulations
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3364418/chinas-wealthy-used-grey-zones-avoid-taxes-have-new-rules-painted-them-corner?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-19 08:00 UTC+10:00] [British Virgin Islands] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s wealthy used grey zones to avoid taxes. Have new rules painted them into a corner?
Snippet: Once a reliable vehicle for tax avoidance, offshore trusts are being reconsidered as enforcement bodies step up their efforts, backed by new regulations
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3364418/chinas-wealthy-used-grey-zones-avoid-taxes-have-new-rules-painted-them-corner
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[2026-08-19 07:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan rice glut sends prices tumbling 40%, below production cost
Snippet: Japan's private rice inventories hit a record high 2.43 million tons at the end of June, up 57% year-on-year. (Photo by Hiroki Masuda)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/agriculture/japan-rice-glut-sends-prices-tumbling-40-below-production-cost
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[2026-08-19 07:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Live: ASX to fall ahead of inflation data
Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-19/asx-markets-business-live-news/107051926
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[2026-08-19 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Unitree IPO 5,550 Times Oversubscribed As UBS Says Grey Market Points To 3.5x Open
Snippet: The global market leader in humanoid-robot shipments, China-based Unitree, is set to begin trading on Shanghai's STAR Market on Wednesday, potentially sparking a wave of robotics listings in Asia as the race for physical AI remains in its early innings.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/unitree-ipo-5550-times-oversubscribed-ubs-says-grey-market-points-35x-open
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[2026-08-19 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Mexico weighs tougher trade rules for China, as US talks grind on
Snippet: The move would deepen Mexico’s alignment with Washington while President Sheinbaum pursues an extension of the USMCA pact with Trump
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3364484/mexico-weighs-tougher-trade-rules-china-us-talks-grind?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-19 07:09 UTC+10:00] [mexico] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Mexico weighs tougher trade rules for China, as US talks grind on
Snippet: The move would deepen Mexico’s alignment with Washington while President Sheinbaum pursues an extension of the USMCA pact with Trump
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3364484/mexico-weighs-tougher-trade-rules-china-us-talks-grind
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[2026-08-19 07:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan reports increase in rental car accidents involving foreigners
Snippet: Japanese authorities plan to install signs and road markings near some rental car shops to help foreigners make turns safely. (Photo by Riku Tazaki)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/japan-reports-increase-in-rental-car-accidents-involving-foreigners
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[2026-08-19 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $25, get up to $500 for Liberty vs. Sky
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-25-get-up-to-500-for-liberty-vs-sky/
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[2026-08-19 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Amazon joins other tech giants in gobbling up books to train AI, report finds
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/business/amazon-joins-other-tech-giants-in-buying-books-to-train-ai-report/
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[2026-08-19 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japanese insurers court foreign investors to replace cross-shareholdings
Snippet: Tokio Marine Holdings, MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings and Sompo Holdings have increased the proportion of their shares held by foreign investors. (Source photos by Nikkei)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/insurance/japanese-insurers-court-foreign-investors-to-replace-cross-shareholdings
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[2026-08-19 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Iconic Fireman Hospitality files for bankruptcy — spurring NYC’s biggest restaurant-empire crisis since 2020
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/business/iconic-fireman-hospitality-files-for-bankruptcy-spurring-nycs-biggest-restaurant-empire-crisis-since-2020/
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[2026-08-19 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Meta aimed to ‘hook’ teens on Facebook and Instagram, lied about health risks, prosecutor argues as historic case begins
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/business/meta-aimed-to-hook-teens-on-facebook-and-instagram-lied-about-health-risks-prosecutor/
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[2026-08-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: UAE suspends trade and financial transactions with Iran | The National
Snippet: The UAE on Wednesday announced it was suspending all activities, trade exchanges and financial transactions with Iran.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/18/uae-suspends-trade-and-financial-transactions-with-iran/
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[2026-08-19 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 8/18/2026
Snippet: Wall Street pulled further from its all-time high Tuesday as AI stocks got back to sinking.
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-63300d6f51d4d27ce881cc6c11719171
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[2026-08-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Title: UAE cuts off trade with Iran until further notice
Snippet: The UAE said on Tuesday that all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transations with Iran have been halted until further notice, according to a statement from the country's foreign ministry.
Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/uae-cuts-trade-iran-until-further-notice
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[2026-08-19 06:06 UTC+10:00] [Banks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Title: ‘There is no breaking point’: The problem with Trump’s plan to economically strangle Iran
Snippet: As the administration promises unprecedented economic isolation, former US officials and Iran experts warn Tehran may be willing to absorb far more pain than Washington anticipates.
Read full article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/18/there-no-breaking-point-problem-with-trumps-plan-teconomically-strangle-iran-01040781?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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[2026-08-19 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Neutrogena’s stock spirals after Hayden Panettiere’s tragic death as fans vow to boycott: ‘I will never buy again’
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/lifestyle/hayden-panettiere-fans-boycott-neutrogena-over-canceled-contract-revelation/
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[2026-08-19 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: Pentagon orders security review of 30 universities into ties to 'foreign entities of concern' | The National
Snippet: The Pentagon has issued formal notifications to 30 US universities, directing them to carry out reviews of their academic, financial and research collaborations with "foreign entities of concern".
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/18/pentagon-orders-security-review-of-30-universities-into-ties-to-foreign-entities-of-concern/
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[2026-08-19 05:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Mitsubishi Logistics to build 2 distribution centers in US for $40m
Snippet: Mitsubishi Logistics plans to develop this large distribution facility in the U.S. state of Texas. (Rendering courtesy of Mitsubishi Logistics)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/mitsubishi-logistics-to-build-2-distribution-centers-in-us-for-40m
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[2026-08-19 05:38 UTC+10:00] [Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Title: US oil producers set to ink production deals with Venezuela
Snippet: A signing ceremony involving several smaller U.S. producers and Petróleos de Venezuela is set for Houston, according to three people familiar with the plans.
Read full article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/18/us-oil-producers-production-deals-venezuela-01040437?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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[2026-08-19 05:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Title: Costco to start selling Medicare plans to bring ‘greater value’ to seniors
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/business/costco-to-start-selling-medicare-plans-to-bring-greater-value-to-seniors/
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[2026-08-19 05:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Why open-weight AI is the new frontier in the US-China tech race
Snippet: PALO ALTO, California/HONG KONG -- China's DeepSeek is once again causing a stir in American tech and policy circles, this time with the release last week of V4 Pro, a so-called open weight AI model that is free for anyone to download. The move has Washington and Silicon Valley debating more intensely than ever whether -- and how -- the U.S.
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/tech-asia/why-open-weight-ai-is-the-new-frontier-in-the-us-china-tech-race
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[2026-08-19 05:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Hong Kong population up 20,000 on influx from mainland China
Snippet: Immigration helped Hong Kong reach a net population increase in the past year despite recording more deaths than births. (Photo by Nikkei)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/demography/hong-kong-population-up-20-000-on-influx-from-mainland-china
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[2026-08-19 05:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: ASX set to dip, Wall Street slumps as AI stocks fall
Snippet: Wall Street is pulling further from its all-time high as AI stocks get back to sinking.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-dip-wall-street-slumps-as-ai-stocks-fall-20260819-p60piq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-19 05:09 UTC+10:00] [Alcohol] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Title: Trump is weighing whether to grant Canada a tariff reprieve
Snippet: A deal to avoid 50 percent duties on some Canadian goods is on Trump's desk, as Ottawa and Washington work towards a broader trade agreement.
Read full article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/18/trump-canada-tariff-trade-agreement-01040518?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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[2026-08-19 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: ‘Nepo baby’ Phoebe Gates spotted hopping off helicopter in NYC days after Phia ‘cookie stuffing’ scandal
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/business/nepo-baby-phoebe-gates-spotted-hopping-off-helicopter-in-nyc-days-after-phia-cookie-stuffing-scandal/
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[2026-08-19 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Insurers are using your race and religion to set prices. Is it discriminatory?
Snippet: Legal experts have warned insurers risk breaching Australia’s discrimination laws after it emerged at least one major firm is using data on race and religion – including a suburb’s Muslim population – to determine motor and home insurance premiums.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/insurers-are-using-your-race-and-religion-to-set-prices-is-it-discriminatory-20260817-p60p1q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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