[2026-08-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [US] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘no’ on Australian beans: what the import rejection says about trade ties

Snippet: Incident sparks concern, but indicates China taking a proactive stance, not necessarily a gloomy forecast for relations, experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3364292/chinas-no-australian-beans-what-import-rejection-says-about-trade-ties

[2026-08-18 10:58 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: Russian campaign to ‘weaponise winter’ under way

Snippet: Ukrainian energy companies Naftogaz and DTEK report string of attacks; pictures show success of strike on Russian rocket fuel maker. What we know on day 1,637

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/18/ukraine-war-briefing-russian-campaign-to-weaponise-winter-under-way

[2026-08-18 10:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: UMTC launches 'Green Energy Center' to train Filipino seafarers for zero-emission shipping

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — United Marine Training Center (UMTC) held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, August 17, to launch construction of its state-of-the-art Green Energy Center, a facility designed to prepare Filipino seafarers for the maritime industry's transition to alternative fuels and zero-emission vessels.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/18/business/maritime/umtc-launches-green-energy-center-to-train-filipino-seafarers-for-zero-emission-shipping/2407205

[2026-08-18 10:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Takaichi's food tax cut will leave Japan budget relying on inflation

Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, center right, and Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama attend a lower house budget committee meeting in June. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/comment/takaichi-s-food-tax-cut-will-leave-japan-budget-relying-on-inflation

[2026-08-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Hong Kong infrastructure, AI firms are tapping Malaysia’s growth prospects

Snippet: Executives say they are actively pursuing business opportunities in Malaysia and that adapting to local market dynamics is key

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364301/how-hong-kong-infrastructure-ai-firms-are-tapping-malaysias-growth-prospects?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Trade Development Council] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Hong Kong infrastructure, AI firms are tapping Malaysia’s growth prospects

Snippet: Executives say they are actively pursuing business opportunities in Malaysia and that adapting to local market dynamics is key

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364301/how-hong-kong-infrastructure-ai-firms-are-tapping-malaysias-growth-prospects

[2026-08-18 10:28 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Watch: Chinese company unveils ‘Superman’ robot that it says is faster than Usain Bolt

Snippet: China’s Unitree unveiled a new high-speed robot it dubbed “Superman”, days before becoming the first general-purpose robotics company to list on mainland China’s stock market.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/watch-chinese-company-unveils-superman-robot-that-it-says-is-faster-than-usain-bolt-20260818-p60p6w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 10:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: FIFA fires exec who ripped Gianni Infantino over $20 billion World Cup investment disaster

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/sports/fifa-fires-exec-who-ripped-gianni-infantinos-world-cup-investment-disaster/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘national team’ ditches Kweichow Moutai in move that adds to valuation woes

Snippet: Central Huijin Investment and China Securities Finance are not among Kweichow Moutai’s top 10 shareholders as of second quarter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364299/chinas-national-team-ditches-kweichow-moutai-move-adds-valuation-woes?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Kweichow Moutai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘national team’ ditches Kweichow Moutai in move that adds to valuation woes

Snippet: Central Huijin Investment and China Securities Finance are not among Kweichow Moutai’s top 10 shareholders as of second quarter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364299/chinas-national-team-ditches-kweichow-moutai-move-adds-valuation-woes

[2026-08-18 09:46 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Copper is the engine’: Red metal bonanza fuels BHP’s $14b profit

Snippet: A copper bonanza is fuelling a jump in revenue and profit at global miner BHP as the red metal’s price hits record highs and shortages of concentrates and other feedstocks in China crimp output from its smelters.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/copper-is-the-engine-red-metal-bonanza-fuels-bhp-s-14b-profit-20260817-p60p44.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Record Ground Beef Prices May Finally Be Breaking Consumer Demand

Snippet: Last week's retail sales report provided fresh evidence that the K-shaped economy is buckling, with national average gasoline prices still printing above $4 a gallon and discretionary spending weakening. Consumer stress is now surfacing in the grocery aisle: as beef prices hover near record highs, Americans are beginning to trade down to cheaper proteins.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/record-ground-beef-prices-may-finally-be-breaking-consumer-demand

[2026-08-18 09:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: 'Absolutely crazy': Here's what South Korean stock investors are doing in U.S. markets

Snippet: A wave of South Korean investors is flocking to U.S. markets to avoid a correction at home, even as global investors pile in.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/18/korean-stock-investors-flee-bruising-home-market-pile-into-us.html

[2026-08-18 09:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Inside Brooklyn’s seedy Penn Track sex market where pimps, murder and human trafficking are part of daily life

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/us-news/inside-brooklyns-seedy-penn-track-sex-market-where-pimps-murder-and-human-trafficking-are-part-of-daily-life/

[2026-08-18 09:22 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PDIC lost P107B. Why is only P57B in the 2027 proposed budget — and not guaranteed?

Snippet: This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/pdic-why-2027-proposed-budget-not-guaranteed/

[2026-08-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Hong Kong’s property market recovery running out of gas? UBS flags 4 risks

Snippet: Amid AI’s impact, slower population growth, regional integration and newly built homes, investment bank says property prices likely to remain flat

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3364136/hong-kongs-property-market-recovery-running-out-gas-ubs-flags-four-risks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Greater Bay Area] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Hong Kong’s property market recovery running out of gas? UBS flags 4 risks

Snippet: Amid AI’s impact, slower population growth, regional integration and newly built homes, investment bank says property prices likely to remain flat

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3364136/hong-kongs-property-market-recovery-running-out-gas-ubs-flags-four-risks

[2026-08-18 08:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The $5B bets that went spectacularly wrong for tech bro before he lost $30B overnight

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/us-news/ai-investors-45b-hedge-fund-implodes-after-risky-chip-stock-bets/

[2026-08-18 08:28 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Alleged pork plotters linked to $10 million smuggling scheme

Snippet: Four people have been charged with financial crimes including fraud after meat freight trucks were allegedly used to transport millions of dollars between Queensland and NSW over a nine-year period.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/alleged-pork-plotters-linked-to-10-million-smuggling-scheme-20260818-p60p7z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 08:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 18)

Snippet: Government must resolve labor disputes over 'Yellow Envelope' act and more: The government must clarify labor rules and balance flexibility with protections to keep strategic investment at home.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260818001300315

[2026-08-18 08:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Aug. 18)

Snippet: Unexplained dismissal risks misunderstanding: Lee's abrupt firing of trade minister sparks speculation

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260818001200315

[2026-08-18 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make immigration arrests

Snippet: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is pitching a plan to help shield local police officers who make immigration arrests from possible financial consequences if they are accused of on-duty misconduct.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/18/world/americas-emea/ice-pitches-legal-insurance-to-help-shield-local-officers-who-make-immigration-arrests/2407182

[2026-08-18 07:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SSS extends emergency loan program to members hit by tropical storm, ‘habagat’

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Social Security System (SSS) has announced that members affected by Tropical Storm ‘Maymay’ and the enhanced southwest monsoon, locally known as ‘habagat,’ may now avail themselves of the existing Emergency Loan Program (ELP) to help ease the financial strain brought about by the calamities.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/18/news/sss-extends-emergency-loan-program-to-members-hit-by-tropical-storm-habagat/2407180

[2026-08-18 07:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia's biggest company BHP to report earnings

Snippet: Australia's biggest company BHP will report earnings, as we delve into the books of some of the nation's most valuable listed companies.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-18/asx-markets-business-live-news-august-18-2026/107045928

[2026-08-18 07:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Chip boom pushes Vietnam, Philippines closer to 'high-income' status

Snippet: Among the 11 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, only Singapore and Brunei are categorized as "high-income countries" by the World Bank. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/chip-boom-pushes-vietnam-philippines-closer-to-high-income-status2

[2026-08-18 07:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Half Of Typical US Family's Paycheck Swallowed By Housing, Childcare

Snippet: Authored by Andrew Moran via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/half-typical-us-familys-paycheck-swallowed-housing-childcare

[2026-08-18 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Canada announces $50 billion plan to boost clean energy

Snippet: MONTREAL — Canadian officials announced plans Monday to massively enhance wind and hydropower generation in the eastern part of the country, in a project Ottawa called "the largest clean energy investment in North American history."

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/18/world/canada-announces-50-billion-plan-to-boost-clean-energy/2407172

[2026-08-18 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Delta Electronics' Thai subsidiary thrives despite recent share slump

Snippet: Delta Electronics (Thailand), which employs almost 22,000 people, became the country's first company to hit a market capitalization of $100 billion. (Source photos by Joseph Rachman and Kenya Akama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/asean-money/delta-electronics-thai-subsidiary-thrives-despite-recent-share-slump

[2026-08-18 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ecuador’s Noboa courts China on shrimp, copper without threatening US ties

Snippet: Ecuadorian president lands in Beijing seeking to free up key exports and gain Chinese investment, months after deepening US security ties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3364346/ecuadors-noboa-courts-china-shrimp-copper-without-threatening-us-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 06:57 UTC+10:00] [Daniel Noboa] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ecuador’s Noboa courts China on shrimp, copper without threatening US ties

Snippet: Ecuadorian president lands in Beijing seeking to free up key exports and gain Chinese investment, months after deepening US security ties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3364346/ecuadors-noboa-courts-china-shrimp-copper-without-threatening-us-ties

[2026-08-18 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Monday 8/17/2026

Snippet: U.S. stocks slipped further from their record heights after rising oil prices cranked up the pressure on inflation and financial markets.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-b20808a2f37a7c505013c9b301c8ebe0

[2026-08-18 06:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ferrari’s first electric car just fetched $40M at auction after getting roasted for being a massive fail

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/business/ferraris-first-electric-car-fetches-record-40m-at-auction-despite-brutal-backlash/

[2026-08-18 06:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Global stock pickers' Japan buys: JX Advanced Metals, Sanrio move up

Snippet: Net inflows into Japanese stocks are moving at a record pace this year. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/global-stock-pickers-japan-buys-jx-advanced-metals-sanrio-move-up

[2026-08-18 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Latvia wants EU billions for its anti-Russia policies

Snippet: Latvia wants Brussels to provide billions in additional funding as lost trade with Russia and soaring military spending put growing pressure on the Baltic state’s finances, Politico reported on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644343-latvia-eu-billions-russia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-18 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Latvia wants Brussels to provide billions in additional funding as lost trade with Russia and soaring military spending put growing pressure on the Baltic state’s finances, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has told Politico.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644343-latvia-eu-billions-russia/

[2026-08-18 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Economy Minister Barkat hires private investigators to ensure there is no fraud at Likud primaries

Snippet: Fearing possible fraud during Monday's Likud primaries, Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat hired a team of undercover private investigators to ensure that the counting process would be conducted properly, sources familiar with the matter told Walla.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-905818

[2026-08-18 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Cash Crunch" Deepens? Mark Walter Explores Chelsea FC Stake Sale To Clearlake

Snippet: The latest developments surrounding Mark Walter's empire appear to reinforce Yahoo Sports reporter Jack Baer's warning last week of a potential "cash crunch" following the abrupt $12.5 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and former Disney chief Bob Iger. The Financial Times also reported last week that the FBI seized phones belonging to Walter and Guggenheim Investments President Dina DiLorenzo last year as part of a federal investigation into entities controlled by Walter.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/cash-crunch-deepens-mark-walter-explores-chelsea-fc-stake-sale-clearlake

[2026-08-18 05:22 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to slide, Wall Street retreats as oil prices climb; BHP, CSL results ahead

Snippet: US stocks are edging further from their record heights on Monday, ahead of a week where profit reports from the nation’s biggest retailers could give a hint about how shoppers are dealing with high inflation and a slowing job market.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-slide-wall-street-retreats-as-oil-prices-climb-bhp-csl-results-ahead-20260818-p60p6q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 05:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan Inc. raises full-year profit forecast to 14% jump on AI and chips

Snippet: Hitachi expects to earn greater profit with its high global share in power transmission and distribution equipment, which benefits from the data center boom. (Hitachi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/japan-inc.-raises-full-year-profit-forecast-to-14-jump-on-ai-and-chips

[2026-08-18 05:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Nvidia provides $105B in financing toward OpenAI’s massive Ohio data center — will be one of biggest in world

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/business/nvidia-provides-105b-in-financing-toward-openais-massive-ohio-data-center/

[2026-08-18 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Corporate cop in major expansion of KPMG whistleblower probe

Snippet: The corporate watchdog has revealed its probe into the whistleblower scandal at KPMG now includes companies controlled by the accounting and consulting giant, and potentially these companies’ directors.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/corporate-cop-in-major-expansion-of-kpmg-whistleblower-probe-20260817-p60oxl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Reviews & advice] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: This airline will give you lounge access, even in economy class

Snippet: It’s a peaceful Thursday morning at Melbourne Airport with a swift check-in line. It’s a pleasing sight as I’ve skipped online check-in to avoid mandatory seat selection fees (starting at $HK240 [$43.50]) – only the pricier “FlexiPlus” fares are exempt). I roll the dice and score a window seat, which staff happily exchange for an aisle.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/this-airline-will-give-you-lounge-access-even-in-economy-class-20260817-p60p2u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 04:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Disney's new parks boss outlines investment strategy, with superfans at the fore

Snippet: It's not everyday that a live crowd goes wild for an animatronic yeti.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/17/disney-parks-strategy-superfans-mazloum.html

[2026-08-18 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: What to do if your credit card debt is starting to feel overwhelming

Snippet: Topic:Personal Finance

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-18/how-to-pay-off-a-credit-card-debt/107004086

[2026-08-18 04:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UAE issues rare denial of 'imperial ambitions' in Africa

Snippet: The UAE has pushed back against a Financial Times (FT) article charting the Gulf state’s growing military and economic footprint in Africa.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uae-denies-it-has-imperial-ambitions-africa

[2026-08-18 04:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hollywood cuts first-ever AI copyright deal with TikTok’s ByteDance

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/business/hollywood-cuts-first-ever-ai-copyright-deal-with-tiktoks-bytedance/

[2026-08-18 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Copper Squeeze Deepens In London As Futs Near Record; Barclays Flags Top Mining Picks

Snippet: Copper prices in London have held above $14,000 a ton for nine consecutive sessions, with steep backwardation signaling that near-term demand is outstripping available supply. A confluence of bullish drivers is pushing prices toward record highs, while the key cash-to-three-month spread has widened to its highest level since the 2021 market squeeze.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/copper-squeeze-deepens-london-futs-near-record-barclays-flags-top-mining-picks

[2026-08-18 03:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: RCBC, SSS launch SSS Loan Lite to expand digital access to affordable loans

Snippet: RIZAL Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) and the Social Security System (SSS) formalized their partnership through the signing of an agreement for the rollout of SSS Loan Lite powered by RCBC DiskarTech at the Yuchengco Museum in RCBC Plaza last Aug. 11, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/18/tmt-newswire/rcbc-sss-launch-sss-loan-lite-to-expand-digital-access-to-affordable-loans/2407093

[2026-08-18 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: DraftKings Predictions promo code: Trade $5, Get $150 for 2026 College Football season

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/betting/draftkings-predictions-promo-code-trade-5-get-150-for-2026-college-football-season/

[2026-08-18 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: High tobacco taxes and light penalties for smugglers fuel global illicit cigarette trade | The National

Snippet: High taxes and relatively light penalties for smugglers are fuelling the global illicit tobacco trade, experts have said, after Dubai Customs seized more than 70 million cigarettes bound for Europe.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/17/high-tobacco-taxes-and-light-penalties-for-smugglers-fuel-global-illicit-cigarette-trade/