[2026-08-17 16:36 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Mounting business losses during Europe’s heatwaves

Snippet: August 17, 2026 16:36 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/mounting-business-losses-during-europes-heatwaves/

[2026-08-17 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Four people connected to pork industry charged with financial crimes

Snippet: Topic:Scams and Fraud

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-08-17/pork-industry-financial-crime-charges/107046968

[2026-08-17 16:04 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: True North banks $20M for Qld copper push

Snippet: True North Copper has bolstered its coffers with firm commitments for an $18 million placement and plans for a further $2 million share purchase plan as it gets set to hit the accelerator on its Queensland copper assets.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/true-north-banks-20m-for-qld-copper-push-20260817-p60p3x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Canada review of Argentina lithium sale tests warming ties with China

Snippet: Brine pools at a lithium site in Argentina: Canada is scrutinizing a sale of a project in the South American country to a Chinese company. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/materials/canada-review-of-argentina-lithium-sale-tests-warming-ties-with-china

[2026-08-17 15:57 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Pushy about Ooshies: Kids are pumping up Woolies’ sales

Snippet: August 17, 2026 — 3:57pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/pushy-about-ooshies-kids-are-pumping-up-woolies-sales-20260817-p60p1p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 15:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

Snippet: Bookseller Alexander Bahlai reacts as firefighters try to put out a fire at a city book market following a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, early Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/top-photos-day-ap-s-photojournalists-a54b0281c41547da8976403e5eaeb462

[2026-08-17 15:34 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Fuel price hike again on August 18 after last week’s rollback

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/fuel-prices-adjustments-august-18-2026/

[2026-08-17 15:32 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea

Snippet: DONALD TRUMP. US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters over the North Atlantic as he returns to Washington from the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, aboard Air Force One, US, January 22, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/trump-orders-cut-back-military-exercises-south-korea/

[2026-08-17 15:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea Eximbank lends Glencore $1b to secure copper

Snippet: The Export-Import Bank of Korea said Monday it would provide $1 billion in financing to Swiss commodities giant Glencore in return for a stable supply of copper to Korean companies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843093

[2026-08-17 15:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: HD Hyundai Electric eyes Europe with greener grid technology

Snippet: HD Hyundai Electric said Monday it has developed Korea’s first 420-kilovolt circuit breaker that does not use sulfur hexafluoride, positioning the company to tap Europe’s growing market for greener power grid equipment.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843092

[2026-08-17 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares mostly gain and US futures are mixed

Snippet: A general view shows the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-futures-rates-oil-japan-bf398d5a01f611921c0b48a8bfc884d9

[2026-08-17 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: L'imad announce intention to acquire 100% shares of AD Ports Group | The National

Snippet: Abu Dhabi sovereign fund L'imad is making a bid to acquire 100 per cent shares of AD Ports Group which it already does not own as it looks to expand its ports and logistics portfolio.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/08/17/limad-announce-intention-to-acquire-100-shares-of-ad-ports-group/

[2026-08-17 15:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Elite science high schools boost enrollment as AI, chip demand grows

Snippet: South Korea's elite science high schools will admit a record number of students next year, expanding opportunities for young science talent at a time when universities and companies are competing for students in fields from artificial intelligence and semiconductors to medicine.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843085

[2026-08-17 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Parents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC told

Snippet: Katy said the lack of financial support means she has turned to food banks

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g3re5ew8do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-17 15:02 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Godolphin rebrand fires up focused NSW metals strategy

Snippet: Godolphin Resources has formally completed its transition to Orbit Resources, marking a strategic reset around a more focused precious and base metals business in New South Wales’ prolific Lachlan Fold Belt.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/godolphin-rebrand-fires-up-focused-nsw-metals-strategy-20260817-p60p3d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese hedge funds rotate out of Nvidia and US hyperscalers in evolving AI trade

Snippet: China’s top-ranked hedge fund managers change tactics to ride the changing wave of overseas investments and market dynamics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364229/chinese-hedge-funds-rotate-out-nvidia-and-us-hyperscalers-evolving-ai-trade?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese hedge funds rotate out of Nvidia and US hyperscalers in AI trade

Snippet: China’s top-ranked hedge fund managers change tactics to ride the changing wave of overseas investments and market dynamics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364229/chinese-hedge-funds-rotate-out-nvidia-and-us-hyperscalers-evolving-ai-trade

[2026-08-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1955 -- South Korea and Japan sever economic ties.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260817001500315

[2026-08-17 14:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: G-Star at crossroads as Korean game giants opt out

Snippet: Korea’s biggest game companies are bypassing G-Star for overseas showcases, putting the country’s largest gaming convention at a crossroads.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843078

[2026-08-17 14:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump order to scale back S. Korea-US drills raises alliance concerns

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843073

[2026-08-17 14:46 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Iran war a boon for China’s electric trucks, fueling export surge

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/china-electric-truck-export-surge-iran-war/

[2026-08-17 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Experience the finest of Thailand at Thailand Week 2026 in Manila

Snippet: THAI product enthusiasts, business buyers, and lovers of Thai culture can look forward to the return of Thailand Week 2026 in Manila, one of the Philippines' leading showcases of premium Thai products and cultural experiences. Organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Thailand, through the Thai Trade Center in Manila, the four-day event will take place from 27–30 August 2026 at the Glorietta Activity Center, Glorietta Makati.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/tmt-newswire/experience-the-finest-of-thailand-at-thailand-week-2026-in-manila/2406505

[2026-08-17 14:36 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Forrestania inks $27M mining deal for Tycho gold mine in WA goldfields

Snippet: Forrestania Resources has taken a major stride in its transition from explorer to producer, awarding a $27 million open pit mining contract for its Tycho gold project near Coolgardie in Western Australia to MEGA Resources. The contract award is a critical milestone and puts the company on a clear path towards its first gold pour.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/forrestania-inks-27m-mining-deal-for-tycho-gold-mine-in-wa-goldfields-20260817-p60p31.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong merchant jailed for trying to kill wife, daughters amid debt woes

Snippet: Defendant, who had been receiving treatment for depression, said he feared debt collectors would harass his family as he struggled to keep his business afloat

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3364241/hong-kong-merchant-jailed-trying-kill-wife-daughters-amid-debt-woes?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 14:30 UTC+10:00] [suicide] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong merchant jailed for trying to kill wife, daughters amid debt woes

Snippet: Defendant, who had been receiving treatment for depression, said he feared debt collectors would harass his family as he struggled to keep his business afloat

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3364241/hong-kong-merchant-jailed-trying-kill-wife-daughters-amid-debt-woes

[2026-08-17 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: 10-year JGB yields slip past 2.9% on faster BOJ tightening expectations

Snippet: Yields rose on the back of traders increasingly pricing in an earlier-than-expected rate hike by the BOJ. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/10-year-jgb-yields-slip-past-2.9-on-faster-boj-tightening-expectations

[2026-08-17 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ukraine delivers blows to Russia's economy and morale by attacking online retailer

Snippet: Smoke rises following a Ukrainian drone attack on a warehouse for online retailer Wildberries in St. Petersburg, Russia on Friday, July 24, 2026, with St. Isaac’s Cathedral seen in foreground. (UGC via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-putin-wildberries-kim-48c331f100a1d981959c5d75a1397d21

[2026-08-17 14:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Europe's heat waves expose insurance gap as business losses mount

Snippet: For more than a century, cafes in the Italian city of Padua have welcomed customers for an ‌early evening drink, or aperitivo, encouraging them to sit outside and socialize before dinner.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843054

[2026-08-17 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: How much longer should Australia wait for the social media ban to work?

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/teen-social-media-ban-efficacy-sharks-tech-companies/107044990

[2026-08-17 13:48 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Dalaroo soil survey stretches WA copper-nickel target

Snippet: Dalaroo Metals has expanded the footprint of its Watheroo copper-nickel-platinum group elements prospect in WA’s mid-north wheatbelt, with first-stage soil sampling extending a key copper anomaly by two square kilometres.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/dalaroo-soil-survey-stretches-wa-copper-nickel-target-20260817-p60p2a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF Unit 8200 Alumni Association uses network to drive Israeli innovation, start-ups

Snippet: Over 1,200 members of Israel’s Unit 8200 alumni community are expected to gather for the 8200 Alumni Association’s annual conference next month, bringing together entrepreneurs, technology professionals, investors, and business leaders as the organization looks to strengthen connections across one of Israel’s largest professional networks.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-905725

[2026-08-17 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Quality over quantity: Unified systems are future of drones - opinion

Snippet: The rapid growth of the military drone market has created a dangerous illusion: that more unmanned platforms automatically mean more operational power.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-905726

[2026-08-17 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Inside Playgrounds, Abu Dhabi’s community-led celebration of collector culture | The National

Snippet: Playgrounds was built around a simple idea: to give collectors and fans a place to meet, trade and share the things they care about.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/08/17/inside-playgrounds-abu-dhabis-community-led-celebration-of-collector-culture/

[2026-08-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Aussie share market slides as retail sector falls

Snippet: August 17, 2026 13:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/aussie-share-market-slides-as-retail-sector-falls/

[2026-08-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: FT and Standard Chartered Business Book of the Year Award 2026 — the longlist

Snippet: PublishedAugust 17 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/d8f770ab-325c-4655-bddd-e14a3e561362

[2026-08-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war’s final victim could be the Gulf’s fragile environment | The National

Snippet: It is said the first casualty of war is the truth; the final victim is often the environment. At the end of the First Gulf War, Saddam Hussein caused the second-largest oil spill in history by dumping about four million barrels of Kuwaiti crude into the sea. Now holed ships and exploded tanks again threaten the Gulf’s people and ecosystems.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/17/iran-wars-final-victim-could-be-the-gulfs-fragile-environment/

[2026-08-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran's high-seas intimidation must stop | The National

Snippet: In a little more than a week, five vessels of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company have been attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. This brings to nearly two dozen the number of such ships that have been in the firing line of Iranian forces since February 28. One crew member has been killed and more than 20 injured in the past few months.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/08/17/hormuz-iran-uae-shipping-security-gcc-energy-economy/

[2026-08-17 12:53 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Kaiser Reef eyes golden clean-up from historic Victorian mine waste

Snippet: Profitable dual-asset gold producer Kaiser Reef Limited has defined an initial resource for the historical tailings at its A1 gold mine in Victoria, outlining a neat parcel of low-hanging fruit that can be fed into its nearby processing plant.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/kaiser-reef-eyes-golden-clean-up-from-historic-victorian-mine-waste-20260817-p60p1e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Thailand Q2 GDP growth slows to 1.9% on energy, travel woes

Snippet: Tourists pose at Wat Pho, a popular sightseeing spot in Bangkok. The number of visitors to Thailand fell in the first seven months of 2026, weighing on the country's economy.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/thailand-q2-gdp-growth-slows-to-1.9-on-energy-travel-woes

[2026-08-17 12:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Rakuten to partner with German AI defense drone startup

Snippet: Rakuten looks to turn startup support into a major revenue driver. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/japan-s-rakuten-to-partner-with-german-ai-defense-drone-startup

[2026-08-17 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan's economy grows at 1.1% rate

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-gdp-economy-oil-iran-exports-3a57e1f5b16ea7ef41660ca0915abba7

[2026-08-17 12:38 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ABC removes third Four Corners episode led by Mahmood Fazal

Snippet: The ABC has removed two more investigative programs associated with sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal, including a Four Corners episode about hitmen operating in Sydney, after completing its internal review into the journalist’s work for the national broadcaster.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/abc-removes-third-four-corners-episode-led-by-mahmood-fazal-20260817-p60p0s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 12:14 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: ERC scrutiny adds a new wrinkle to Ramon Ang’s Lopez Inc. investment

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/erc-scrutiny-adds-new-wrinkle-ramon-ang-lopez-inc-investment/

[2026-08-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Foreign capital is dipping its toes into China’s property sector. Is a rebound in store?

Snippet: International capital is circling China’s property sector, testing valuations and chasing returns after years of strain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3364091/foreign-capital-dipping-its-toes-chinas-property-sector-rebound-store?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Blackstone] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Foreign capital is dipping its toes into China’s property sector. Is a rebound in store?

Snippet: International capital is circling China’s property sector, testing valuations and chasing returns after years of strain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3364091/foreign-capital-dipping-its-toes-chinas-property-sector-rebound-store

[2026-08-17 11:59 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Great Southern hits high-grade gold below WA resource

Snippet: Great Southern Mining appears to have put some serious meat on the bones of its Mon Ami gold story near Laverton in Western Australia, with drilling extending mineralisation by up to 70 metres down-dip and 55m down-plunge.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/great-southern-hits-high-grade-gold-below-wa-resource-20260817-p60p0f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 11:51 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: No genuine bids for swish bayside home asking $2.2m at auction

Snippet: A swish renovated bungalow in Parkdale passed in at auction on Saturday without receiving a genuine bid, highlighting Melbourne’s sluggish auction market.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/no-genuine-bids-for-swish-bayside-home-asking-2-2m-at-auction-20260817-p60owy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 11:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Industry minister says S. Korea, US seek to resolve outstanding issues over investment plan

Snippet: South Korea's industry minister has said that Seoul and Washington need to resolve outstanding issues over a $200 billion investment plan agreed upon as part of their bilateral tariff negotiations

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10842993

[2026-08-17 11:48 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Restaurant chain operator Ootoya plans to accelerate expansion overseas

Snippet: YOKOHAMA – Tomohito Mitsumori, president of Japanese restaurant chain operator Ootoya Holdings, has said the company plans to accelerate the opening of its Ootoya Gohan Dokoro restaurants overseas.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/08/17/companies/ootoya-interview/

[2026-08-17 11:47 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: First home buyers pay $2.33m for north shore house with a gazebo

Snippet: A first home buyer paid $2.33 million for a Roseville house under the hammer on Saturday, pushing the price above the reserve despite the sluggish Sydney property market.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/first-home-buyers-pay-2-33m-for-north-shore-house-with-a-gazebo-20260817-p60owx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed