[2026-08-15 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Northern Metropolis and AI vital to Hong Kong’s 5-year plan: business chambers

Snippet: AmCham and FHKI also highlight the need to reinforce Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364149/northern-metropolis-and-ai-vital-hong-kongs-5-year-plan-business-chambers?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-15 20:57 UTC+10:00] [first five-year plan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Northern Metropolis and AI vital to Hong Kong’s 5-year plan: business chambers

Snippet: AmCham and FHKI also highlight the need to reinforce Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364149/northern-metropolis-and-ai-vital-hong-kongs-5-year-plan-business-chambers

[2026-08-15 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: At least 38 dead in eastern Indonesia earthquake of magnitude 7.7

Snippet: People evacuate from a building at Jayakarta hotel following an earthquake of magnitude 7.7, in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on Aug. 15. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/natural-disasters/at-least-38-dead-in-eastern-indonesia-earthquake-of-magnitude-7.7

[2026-08-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [US economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Donald Trump doesn’t just love billionaires, he loves multimillionaires too

Snippet: US tax policy deprives the government of revenue and overwhelmingly serves the interests of the rich

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/15/trump-big-beautiful-bill-millionaires

[2026-08-15 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) S. Korea's chief trade negotiator fired amid growing U.S. tariff pressure

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with details in paras 3-4)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260815001651320

[2026-08-15 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: UN says $50 million ransom fueled Al-Qaeda offensive in Mali

Snippet: The United Nations said a ransom of about 50 million dollars, paid in late 2025 for the release of a hostage in Mali, helped finance Al-Qaeda-linked militants and their offensive across West Africa.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/un-says-50-million-ransom-fueled-al-qaeda-offensive-in-mali/

[2026-08-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel & leisure] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘I don’t even drink whisky’: Scotland reels in visitors as much of Europe swelters

Snippet: More direct flights from North America and, say tourism chiefs, Highland warriors and Tartan Army have helped

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/15/scotland-visitors-tourists-europe-heat-north-america-tartan-army

[2026-08-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US K-12 immersion schools expand across country for early-age Chinese language education

Snippet: While college enrolment in Chinese stalls, K-12 immersion schools are seeing renewed popularity as parents seek advantages for their children

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3364145/us-k-12-immersion-schools-expand-across-country-early-age-chinese-language-education?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Liu Rui] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US K-12 immersion schools expand across country for early-age Chinese language education

Snippet: While college enrolment in Chinese stalls, K-12 immersion schools are seeing renewed popularity as parents seek advantages for their children

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3364145/us-k-12-immersion-schools-expand-across-country-early-age-chinese-language-education

[2026-08-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: A target of arsonists and gunmen, popular South Yarra nightclub faces financial collapse

Snippet: A popular South Yarra nightclub that was recently the target of two firebombings and a drive-by shooting has been placed into external administration.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/a-target-of-arsonists-and-gunmen-popular-south-yarra-nightclub-faces-financial-collapse-20260815-p60ole.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-15 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Samsung maintains smartphone market share lead in Middle East amid Iran war | The National

Snippet: Samsung Electronics remained the leader for Middle East smartphone shipments in the second quarter of 2026, as manufacturers navigate the conflict-hit regional market, a report has found.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/15/samsung-maintains-smartphone-market-share-lead-in-middle-east-amid-iran-war/

[2026-08-15 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Rockwell Automation advances software-driven control platforms across global plants

Snippet: Rockwell Automation is accelerating its transition from a traditional hardware supplier into a software-led industrial intelligence provider, embedding artificial intelligence, autonomous robotics, and cloud-native software directly into the core control layers of global manufacturing. The industrial technology giant detailed these developments during its second-quarter fiscal year 2026 reporting, outlining how software-defined systems are restructuring operational architecture across mission-critical sectors.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/15/business/science-technology/rockwell-automation-advances-software-driven-control-platforms-across-global-plants/2406140

[2026-08-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Secondhand booksellers in UK and Ireland suspect AI firms behind ‘strange’ bulk orders

Snippet: Development comes after Anthropic was found to have spent millions on books to scan for ‘data acquisition’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/15/uk-ireland-booksellers-suspect-ai-companies-bulk-orders-data-acquisition

[2026-08-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Wall Street week ahead: Home Depot and Walmart report earnings, minutes of Fed meeting are released

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

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-home-depot-target-fed-7dd75609981e7e96b40aa82523b0ea57

[2026-08-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Karaoke in the car? China’s new wave of gadget-laden electric vehicles

Snippet: China’s carmakers are competing to turn their vehicles into digital entertainment hubs, offering everything from film projectors to VR features

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3364104/karaoke-car-chinas-new-wave-gadget-laden-electric-vehicles?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] [smart EVs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Karaoke in the car? China’s new wave of gadget-laden electric vehicles

Snippet: China’s carmakers are competing to turn their vehicles into digital entertainment hubs, offering everything from film projectors to VR features

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3364104/karaoke-car-chinas-new-wave-gadget-laden-electric-vehicles

[2026-08-15 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UK retains high Fitch rating, but rising energy prices set to tame economic growth | The National

Snippet: Fitch has kept the UK's sovereign credit rating at a healthy grade, but warned that high energy prices would curb economic growth and stoke inflation.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/15/uk-retains-high-fitch-rating-but-rising-energy-prices-set-to-tame-economic-growth/

[2026-08-15 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s Anwar vows to boost anti-corruption drive after state poll defeats

Snippet: The prime minister says the country’s economic data is ‘not winning the hearts of the people’ but adds ‘reforms cannot be rushed’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3364140/malaysias-anwar-vows-boost-anti-corruption-drive-after-state-poll-defeats?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-15 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s Anwar vows to boost anti-corruption drive after state poll defeats

Snippet: The prime minister says the country’s economic data is ‘not winning the hearts of the people’ but adds ‘reforms cannot be rushed’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3364140/malaysias-anwar-vows-boost-anti-corruption-drive-after-state-poll-defeats

[2026-08-15 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NHMFC extends payment relief to over 20,000 typhoon-affected housing loan borrowers

Snippet: MORE than 20,000 housing loan borrowers of the National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC) will benefit from a one-month moratorium on the payment of their monthly amortizations effective Aug. 5, 2026 to Sept. 4, 2026, following the continuous heavy rainfall brought by tropical storm Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/15/tmt-newswire/nhmfc-extends-payment-relief-to-over-20000-typhoon-affected-housing-loan-borrowers/2406136

[2026-08-15 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: K-Logistikus expansion brings faster, smarter logistics solutions to Bicol region

Snippet: BUSINESSES today require agile and dependable logistics to keep pace with evolving market demands.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/15/tmt-newswire/k-logistikus-expansion-brings-faster-smarter-logistics-solutions-to-bicol-region/2406133

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: VinSpace books SpaceX ride as Vietnam’s private space industry moves toward orbit

Snippet: Vietnam's newest space company has secured a ride to orbit.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/15/business/science-technology/vinspace-books-spacex-ride-as-vietnams-private-space-industry-moves-toward-orbit/2406132

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: From rally to rerating: Can Korea make its premium last?

Snippet: Experts say predictable shareholder returns and sustained foreign investment are key to moving beyond Korea discount

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10840439

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

Source: Rappler

Title: The renovation is done. Now Ayala is changing the shops inside its malls.

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/corporate/ayala-malls-renovation-done-changing-shops/

[2026-08-15 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Flores earthquake exposes the hazard of Indonesia’s unusual backthrust

Snippet: The magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck off Indonesia’s Flores Island early Saturday was generated by an unusual fault system that has produced destructive earthquakes and tsunamis in the past, according to a rapid analysis by earthquake researchers Kyle Bradley and Judith Hubbard.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/15/business/science-technology/flores-earthquake-exposes-the-hazard-of-indonesias-unusual-backthrust/2406129

[2026-08-15 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Beijing is said to move to clarify tax rules stoking confusion among China's ultra-wealthy

Snippet: Beijing is moving to clarify new tax rules on offshore trusts that have sowed confusion among wealthy Chinese citizens and their advisers.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/15/china-rich-tycoons-tax-overseas-investment-trust-insurance-capital-flows.html

[2026-08-15 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UKMTO says bulk carrier struck in Hormuz

Snippet: A bulk carrier has been struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/ukmto-says-bulk-carrier-struck-hormuz

[2026-08-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Reclusive Chinese billionaire strikes US$33m deal to take over Shanghai hotel

Snippet: Online gaming billionaire Chen Tianqiao acquired the Mia Hotel at a discount, as investors bet on a recovery in China’s prime real estate market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3364076/reclusive-chinese-billionaire-strikes-us33m-deal-take-over-shanghai-hotel?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Reclusive Chinese billionaire strikes US$33m deal to take over Shanghai hotel

Snippet: Online gaming billionaire Chen Tianqiao acquired the Mia Hotel at a discount, as investors bet on a recovery in China’s prime real estate market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3364076/reclusive-chinese-billionaire-strikes-us33m-deal-take-over-shanghai-hotel

[2026-08-15 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The digital backbone that helped design the Metro Manila Subway

Snippet: The Metro Manila Subway is being built underground and across 37 kilometers of Metro Manila, but much of the coordination behind the project is happening on computer screens.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/15/business/science-technology/the-digital-backbone-that-helped-design-the-metro-manila-subway/2406126

[2026-08-15 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cyberport fills 50% of phase 5 offices with Lenovo, BrainCo among tenants: chairman

Snippet: Simon Chan also says fintech hub is positioning itself as key driver in city’s first five-year plan by pushing AI development as pillar industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364133/cyberport-fills-50-phase-5-offices-lenovo-brainco-among-tenants-chairman?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-15 15:44 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cyberport fills 50% of phase 5 offices with Lenovo, BrainCo among tenants: chairman

Snippet: Simon Chan also says fintech hub is positioning itself as key driver in city’s first five-year plan by pushing AI development as pillar industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364133/cyberport-fills-50-phase-5-offices-lenovo-brainco-among-tenants-chairman

[2026-08-15 15:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Cooling caves in China's Guizhou province help tourists beat summer heat

Snippet: A tour explores the Shilong Cave in China's Guizhou province. The cavern remains cool even at the height of summer. (Photo by Yukio Yajima)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/cooling-caves-in-china-s-guizhou-province-help-tourists-beat-summer-heat

[2026-08-15 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Georgia financial CEO Todd Burkhalter sentenced to 20 years in prison for running historic $380M Ponzi scheme to fund his lavish lifestyle

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/15/us-news/georgia-financial-ceo-todd-burkhalter-sentenced-for-running-historic-380m-ponzi-scheme-to-fund-lavish-lifestyle/

[2026-08-15 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: MakatiMed introduces first digital pathology scanner in PH, Southeast Asia

Snippet: MARKING a significant step in digital pathology and cancer diagnostics, Makati Medical Center (MMC) launched the first digital pathology scanner in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/15/business/science-technology/makatimed-introduces-first-digital-pathology-scanner-in-ph-southeast-asia/2406124

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

Source: CNBC

Title: Russia's economy has defied the skeptics. Cracks are getting harder to hide

Snippet: After four-and-a-half years of full-scale war with Ukraine, Russia has become a two-tier economy.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/15/ukraine-war-russia-economy-putin-oil.html

[2026-08-15 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hornets getting Dennis Schroder in trade with Cavaliers, AP source says

Snippet: Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder, left, cheers on the Cavaliers from the sidelines during the second half of Game 7 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Detroit Pistons, Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson,File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cavaliers-hornets-trade-shroder-mann-90ece4a03877bcca4691debc7c4fd28c

[2026-08-15 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Five key takeaways from parliamentary hearings into client leaks at KPMG

Snippet: Partners say they ‘don’t recall’ leaked papers and are accused by lawyers of being misleading as more whistleblowers come forward

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/15/five-key-takeaways-from-parliamentary-hearings-into-client-leaks-at-kpmg

[2026-08-15 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Why the Gulf’s economy has defied early war predictions | The National

Snippet: When the US war with Iran began in late February, the prevailing economic assumption was that oil prices would surge, financial markets would become volatile, and Gulf economies would suffer a temporary shock before quickly recovering. Five months on, those assumptions have proven far too shortsighted.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/15/why-the-gulfs-economy-has-defied-early-war-predictions/

[2026-08-15 13:23 UTC+10:00] [The West Report] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: The rise of corporate welfare | The West Report

Snippet: by Michael West | Aug 15, 2026 | The West Report

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/the-rise-of-corporate-welfare-the-west-report/

[2026-08-15 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Financial education program for soldiers in need launched by IDF, Bank of Israel, nonprofits

Snippet: IDF soldiers facing financial difficulties will receive personal financial guidance as part of a joint initiative by the Bank of Israel, the Class Actions Fund, and the IDF Manpower Directorate, the military announced on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-905565

[2026-08-15 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Summer demand pushes prices up 0.3%, including rent, transportation costs, statistics bureau says

Snippet: Israel’s Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% in July compared with June, largely due to seasonal summer demand and higher transportation and leisure costs, while housing expenses continued to climb. Annual inflation stood at 1.5%.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-905563

[2026-08-15 12:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean trade minister ousted amid US tariff pressure

Snippet: Yeo Han-koo, South Korea’s top trade negotiator who played a key role in major trade issues including last year’s tariff negotiations with the United States, was ousted Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10842301

[2026-08-15 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Forget Reminding Young People About 'Boat People': South America's Rejection Of Socialism Is Happening In Real Time

Snippet: Andy Laperriere, Piper Sandler's head of US policy research in Washington, wrote in a note on Thursday that explained both parties are moving left on economic policy as populist measures gain support across the political spectrum. His big-picture view is that "hard-left and socialist candidates" are damaging the Democratic brand primarily through deeply unpopular positions on open borders, defunding the police, and transgender politics.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/forget-reminding-young-people-about-boat-people-south-americas-rejection-socialism

[2026-08-15 12:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Robert Stock makes his big league case as bounce-back start propels Mets to win

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/14/sports/robert-stock-makes-big-league-case-as-he-leads-mets-to-win-over-nationals/

[2026-08-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South China tech hub’s wet summer puts damper on small business profits

Snippet: Shenzhen’s wettest July in more than three decades saw foot traffic plummet and also caused severe disruption to airline schedules

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3364071/south-china-tech-hubs-wet-summer-puts-damper-small-business-profits?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [July rainfall] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South China tech hub’s wet summer puts damper on small business profits

Snippet: Shenzhen’s wettest July in more than three decades saw foot traffic plummet and also caused severe disruption to airline schedules

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3364071/south-china-tech-hubs-wet-summer-puts-damper-small-business-profits

[2026-08-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Southeast Asia’s monarchies stay relevant in a volatile region

Snippet: The kings in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Brunei have to be attuned to societal or economic changes to survive, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3363319/how-southeast-asias-monarchies-stay-relevant-volatile-region?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Brunei] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Southeast Asia’s monarchies stay relevant in a volatile region

Snippet: The kings in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Brunei have to be attuned to societal or economic changes to survive, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3363319/how-southeast-asias-monarchies-stay-relevant-volatile-region

[2026-08-15 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea's chief trade negotiator sacked amid growing U.S. tariff pressure

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's chief trade negotiator has been dismissed from his post, officials said Saturday, as Seoul faces mounting tariff pressure from the United States amid a series of unresolved bilateral trade issues.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260815001600320