[2026-08-17 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Banking & finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Betting against the bank. ‘Widow-maker’ trades are making a comeback

Snippet: In the hedge-fund world, betting against the big Australian banks is known as a “widow-maker” trade. This is finance slang for an investment move that looks sensible in theory, but has a long history of inflicting hefty losses on those who try it.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/betting-against-the-bank-widow-maker-trades-are-making-a-comeback-20260813-p60o7u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Politicians could save taxpayers $93b if they did this one thing less

Snippet: Three-year federal election cycles are costing the economy billions of dollars and leaving governments with too little time to pursue difficult reforms, according to a report calling for fixed four-year parliamentary terms.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/politicians-could-save-taxpayers-93b-if-they-did-this-one-thing-less-20260815-p60olk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 04:55 UTC+10:00] [Latest] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Libya suffering from U.S. meddling, internal rivalries and the battle for oil

Snippet: The statements, views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of this site. This site does not give financial, investment or medical advice.

Read full article: https://theduran.com/libya-suffering-from-u-s-meddling-internal-rivalries-and-the-battle-for-oil/

[2026-08-17 04:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Big business fears 'war for talent' as politicians clash over immigration

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/mining-business-immigrant-worker-skilled-visa-economy/107043674

[2026-08-17 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's megabanks chase ultrawealthy as fortunes swell

Snippet: Rising stock and real estate prices, along with inherited wealth, have boosted asset values and heightened competition among financial institutions. (Nikkei montage)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/wealth-management/japan-s-megabanks-chase-ultrawealthy-as-fortunes-swell

[2026-08-17 04:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Anthropic IPO valuation hinges on $190B-$200B 2028 revenue forecast: sources

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/16/business/anthropic-ipo-valuation-hinges-on-190b-200b-2028-revenue-forecast-sources/

[2026-08-17 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Tokenization Of H₂O: Elites Are Claiming The World's Water Supply & Plan To Trade It

Snippet: Submitted by Patti Johnson,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/tokenization-h2o-elites-are-claiming-worlds-water-supply-plan-trade-it

[2026-08-17 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Beijing Wants Nvidia Out But China's AI Developers Aren't Ready

Snippet: China has spent years pouring money and political capital into building a homegrown semiconductor industry. Yet when its AI companies need to train their most sophisticated models, many still turn to Nvidia, according to South China Morning Post.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/beijing-wants-nvidia-out-chinas-ai-developers-arent-ready

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Homeless man demands $10M for ‘emotional distress’ after being shot while breaking into business

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/16/us-news/homeless-oregon-man-demands-10m-for-after-being-shot-while-breaking-into-business/

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

Source: New York Post

Title: ProphetX promo code NYPBONUS: Trade $10, get $20 for the Premier League

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/16/betting/prophetx-promo-code-nypbonus-trade-10-get-20-for-the-premier-league/

[2026-08-17 02:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Israeli attacks push Lebanon deeper into economic crisis (VIDEO)

Snippet: Lebanese families are struggling to make ends meet as the country’s long-running financial crisis deepens amid Israeli attacks that have devastated homes and farmland, RT correspondent Steve Sweeney reports from Beirut.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644307-israeli-attacks-lebanon-economic-crisis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-17 02:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Israeli attacks push Lebanon deeper into economic crisis (VIDEO)

Snippet: Lebanese families are struggling to make ends meet as the country’s long-running financial crisis deepens amid Israeli attacks that have devastated homes and farmland, RT correspondent Steve Sweeney reports from Beirut.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644307-israeli-attacks-lebanon-economic-crisis/

[2026-08-17 02:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ark’s Bryant Park restaurant evictions are looming after lengthy legal battle

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/16/business/arks-bryant-park-restaurant-evictions-are-looming-after-legal-battle/

[2026-08-17 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Infra rebound seen helping PH recover

Snippet: A REBOUND in public construction is expected to provide a much-needed boost to Philippine economic growth in the second half after weak infrastructure spending dragged on the economy in the first six months of the year, a Budget department official said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/business/top-business/infra-rebound-seen-helping-ph-recover/2406427

[2026-08-17 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race

Snippet: WASHINGTON — The US is preparing to tell dozens of countries they must pick sides in the artificial intelligence race with China, warning they will be excluded from a US-led AI coalition if they also sign up for Beijing’s competing framework, according to a US official and an internal draft reviewed by Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/business/top-business/us-to-tell-partners-they-must-pick-sides-in-ai-race/2406439

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Non-essential govt spending cuts to stay, ‘crisis or no crisis’

Snippet: BUDGET authorities plan to continue trimming non-essential government operating expenses even after the country’s current economic troubles ease to improve spending efficiency and generate savings.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/business/top-business/non-essential-govt-spending-cuts-to-stay-crisis-or-no-crisis/2406438

[2026-08-17 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Financial system resources 8.9% higher at P38.3T in H1

Snippet: THE Philippine financial system’s resources totaled P38.3 trillion in the first half of the year, latest Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed, up 8.9 percent from P35.2 trillion a year earlier.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/business/top-business/financial-system-resources-89-higher-at-p383t-in-h1/2406437

[2026-08-17 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Countdown to compliance: Embracing e-invoicing

Snippet: WITH only four months remaining before the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) rolls out its electronic invoicing system (EIS) on Dec. 31, 2026, many businesses remain uncertain about the practical challenges of its implementation and compliance. Particularly, taxpayers engaged in e-commerce, large taxpayers, and computerized accounting systems (CAS) users — those mandated to implement electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) by the end of 2026 — are still trying to fully grasp the process and unable to move forward pending clear guidance from

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/business/top-business/countdown-to-compliance-embracing-e-invoicing/2406436

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 91% of this year’s budget disbursed as of July – DBM

Snippet: THE government has released 91 percent of the 2026 national budget as of July, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/business/top-business/91-of-this-years-budget-disbursed-as-of-july-dbm/2406435

[2026-08-17 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DA fast-tracking construction of Clark food hub

Snippet: THE Department of Agriculture (DA) on Sunday said it is fast-tracking the construction of the Clark National Food Hub, with operations targeted to begin before the end of 2027.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/business/top-business/da-fast-tracking-construction-of-clark-food-hub/2406434

[2026-08-17 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Concepcion, Remulla meet to bring Go Negosyo program to LGUs nationwide

Snippet: GO Negosyo founder and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Business Advisory Council (Asean-BAC) Chair Joey Concepcion met with Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla to strengthen collaboration with local governments in bringing Go Negosyo’s “Trabaho at Negosyo” program to communities nationwide, combining micro, small and medium enterprises or MSME mentorship and support with job fairs.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/tmt-newswire/concepcion-remulla-meet-to-bring-go-negosyo-program-to-lgus-nationwide/2406342

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Globe supports national policy on conduit systems

Snippet: GLOBE Telecom is backing a proposed national policy on underground conduit infrastructure to help reduce fiber cuts and cable theft, and improve network reliability.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/business/top-business/globe-supports-national-policy-on-conduit-systems/2406433

[2026-08-17 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Senate to maintain strict oversight over Pax Silica initiative

Snippet: SENATE President Sherwin Gatchalian said the Senate will exercise strict oversight over the proposed Pax Silica initiative to ensure that it becomes a transformative economic opportunity for the country.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/news/senate-to-maintain-strict-oversight-over-pax-silica-initiative/2406405

[2026-08-17 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BOI promotes Visayas for green investments

Snippet: THE Board of Investments (BOI) is promoting the Visayas’ growing potential as a destination for sustainable and green investments.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/business/top-business/boi-promotes-visayas-for-green-investments/2406432

[2026-08-17 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SM Prime ‘wait and see’ on new residential projects

Snippet: SM Prime Holdings Inc. is taking a cautious approach to its residential business, with no new residential developments planned for Metro Manila for the rest of 2026 as it works through existing inventory amid wary market sentiment.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/business/corporate-news/sm-prime-wait-and-see-on-new-residential-projects/2406429

[2026-08-17 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Mexico bets on homegrown electric bus to curb China reliance

Snippet: Development of the Mexican-made electric bus is now moving into full gear. (Photo by Tomohiro Ichihara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/mexico-bets-on-homegrown-electric-bus-to-curb-china-reliance

[2026-08-17 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Amid mixed signals, PSEi seen rangebound

Snippet: THE local stock market could stay rangebound this week as investors weigh corporate earnings, foreign selling and the monetary policy outlook ahead of a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) rate-setting meeting on Aug. 27.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/business/corporate-news/amid-mixed-signals-psei-seen-rangebound/2406428

[2026-08-17 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: German companies cut US investment to 3-year low

Snippet: BERLIN — German companies slashed investments in the United States to a three-year low in the first half of 2026, as Trump administration policies fed uncertainty between the transatlantic trading partners.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/business/foreign-business/german-companies-cut-us-investment-to-3-year-low/2406381

[2026-08-17 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Nvidia eyes investing $3 billion in SB Energy

Snippet: NVIDIA is in talks to invest as much as $3 billion in SB Energy, a SoftBank Group subsidiary developing a massive planned Ohio data center project for OpenAI, the Information reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the discussions.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/business/foreign-business/nvidia-eyes-investing-3-billion-in-sb-energy/2406380

[2026-08-17 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Europe’s heat waves expose insurance gap

Snippet: LONDON/MILAN — 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.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/business/foreign-business/europes-heat-waves-expose-insurance-gap/2406379

[2026-08-17 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Thriving amid challenging times

Snippet: IF BUSINESSES were judged on adaptability and resilience, Philippine banks would take the cake. As one of the oldest industries in the country, these financial institutions have had their share of challenges. The list is long, from the 2008 Global Financial Crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic. This time, it’s no different.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/supplements/thriving-amid-challenging-times/2406431

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: India state food safety chief makes sweeping crackdown

Snippet: MUMBAI — Maharashtra state's food safety chief has intensified a crackdown on the food and grocery industries, suspending the permits of 12 warehouses of Indian grocery giants Eternal, Swiggy, and Zepto after finding cockroach infestations and other unhygienic conditions.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/business/foreign-business/india-state-food-safety-chief-makes-sweeping-crackdown/2406378

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

Source: New York Post

Title: DraftKings Predictions promo code: Trade $5, Get $150 for NFL awards

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/16/betting/draftkings-predictions-promo-code-trade-5-get-150-for-nfl-awards/

[2026-08-17 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Nazi artefacts still being sold online years after trade outlawed across Australia

Snippet: One seller says second world war memorabilia containing banned Nazi symbols is legal under exemptions to the laws

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/17/nazi-artefacts-prohibited-symbols-still-being-sold-online-australia-ntwnfb

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The messy politics of a housing crisis – podcast

Snippet: From immigration to inflation, housing sits at the heart of most political debates. But political parties are struggling to come up with a coherent message - and no one has a clear plan to fix the crisis.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/aug/17/the-messy-politics-of-a-housing-crisis-full-story-podcast

[2026-08-17 00:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Gulf markets climb despite Iran impasse and Hormuz disruption | The National

Snippet: Most Gulf stock markets advanced on Sunday, with Saudi Arabia leading gains despite a lack of progress in efforts to end the Iran conflict and continuing disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/08/16/gulf-markets-climb-despite-iran-impasse-and-hormuz-disruption/

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Deepfake Anthony Albanese used in celebrity scams duping Australians out of $7.4m, Asic warns

Snippet: Australia’s corporate watchdog says PM is the figure most commonly used in deepfakes to promote phony investment opportunities

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/17/deepfake-anthony-albanese-used-in-celebrity-scams-duping-australians-out-of-74m-asic-warns

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More interest in home-grown C919 lays bare demand-supply mismatch at Comac

Snippet: Parts shortage and supply chain production remain a problem and may be about more than just aero engines, industrial veteran says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3364151/more-interest-home-grown-c919-lays-bare-demand-supply-mismatch-comac?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 00:00 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More interest in home-grown C919 lays bare demand-supply mismatch at Comac

Snippet: Parts shortage and supply chain production remain a problem and may be about more than just aero engines, industrial veteran says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3364151/more-interest-home-grown-c919-lays-bare-demand-supply-mismatch-comac

[2026-08-16 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Moscow strikes Ukrainian steel plant as Kyiv targets Russian economy

Snippet: Romania, which borders Ukraine, said an F-18 fighter on a Nato air policing mission had shot down a drone that breached its airspace during the latest attacks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3364208/moscow-strikes-ukrainian-steel-plant-kyiv-targets-russian-economy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 23:28 UTC+10:00] [Volodymyr Zelenskiy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Moscow strikes Ukrainian steel plant as Kyiv targets Russian economy

Snippet: Romania, which borders Ukraine, said an F-18 fighter on a Nato air policing mission had shot down a drone that breached its airspace during the latest attacks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3364208/moscow-strikes-ukrainian-steel-plant-kyiv-targets-russian-economy

[2026-08-16 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Knesset asks High Court to unfreeze budget transfers approved during election recess

Snippet: The Knesset asked the High Court of Justice on Sunday to allow five frozen budget transfers to proceed, arguing that Speaker Amir Ohana acted within his authority when he approved a Finance Committee meeting during the election recess.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-905675

[2026-08-16 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: How Americans Spend Their Time On Weekdays Vs Weekends

Snippet: The rhythm of American life changes significantly when the workweek ends.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/how-americans-spend-their-time-weekdays-vs-weekends

[2026-08-16 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Watch: BBC visits smouldering market in Ukraine after strikes

Snippet: Six people have been injured at a market in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, as the country was hit by a series of Russian strikes.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c8dnn05e90lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-16 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran reroutes oil flow as loading resumes at Kharg Island terminal | The National

Snippet: Iran has resumed loading crude at Kharg Island’s western terminal after a 25-day shutdown, as the country expands alternative maritime routes to offset the impact of the Strait of Hormuz blockade, according to maritime intelligence companies.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/16/iran-reroutes-oil-flow-as-loading-resumes-at-kharg-island-terminal/

[2026-08-16 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘Limited options’ for many Iranians as war with US chokes economy

Snippet: Tehran, Iran – A Tehran resident named Saeed says he is dismayed as he looks for better-paying employment than his current elementary school teaching job after months of war with the United States and its naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/limited-options-for-many-iranians-as-war-with-us-chokes-economy

[2026-08-16 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: What are Trump's options as he seeks to pile more economic pressure on Iran? - explainer

Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Friday vowed to hit Iran hard economically, a day after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington would impose measures on Tehran that have "never been seen" as soon as next week.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-905659

[2026-08-16 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Eat, move, live well: Hong Kong style

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesEat, move, live well: Hong Kong styleWith health awareness rising and Hong Kong’s wellness market expanding, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines some emerging lifestyle trends and assesses their effectiveness. Updated: 16 Aug, 2026Advertisement[1]Why are more Hongkongers turning to supplements to keep their ‘engine’ running?From collagen and creatine to traditional Chinese remedies, supplements are becoming part of daily life, but experts say a healthier diet should come first.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3364192/eat-move-live-well-hong-kong-style?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Eat, move, live well: Hong Kong style

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesEat, move, live well: Hong Kong styleWith health awareness rising and Hong Kong’s wellness market expanding, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines some emerging lifestyle trends and assesses their effectiveness. Updated: 16 Aug, 2026Advertisement[1]Why are more Hongkongers turning to supplements to keep their ‘engine’ running?From collagen and creatine to traditional Chinese remedies, supplements are becoming part of daily life, but experts say a healthier diet should come first.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3364192/eat-move-live-well-hong-kong-style

[2026-08-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [California] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: California law would force companies to disclose toxic chemicals in disposable diapers

Snippet: Legislation requiring disclosure of chemicals in diapers passed assembly and will go before state senate soon

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/16/california-law-chemicals-diapers