Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only

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[2026-06-16 15:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Lachlan Murdoch pulls on his big boy pants to do a ‘Dad’ deal
Snippet: June 16, 2026 — 3:15pm
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/lachlan-murdoch-pulls-on-his-big-boy-pants-to-do-a-dad-deal-20260616-p6075r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-16 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Disney vows expansion of Shanghai park in second decade
Snippet: Visitors to Shanghai Disneyland snap photos in front of the iconic castle as the park celebrates its 10th anniversary. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/media-entertainment/disney-vows-expansion-of-shanghai-park-in-second-decade
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[2026-06-16 15:10 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Polymarket traders clash over $345 million Iran peace market
Snippet: A proposed deal to end hostilities between the U.S. and Iran gave equities and bond traders a measure of relief on Monday. It also left prediction markets with a new headache.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/16/tech/polymarket-traders-iran-peace-market/
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[2026-06-16 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Samsung Electronics to hold executive meeting to discuss business plans for H2
Snippet: SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. will kick off a global strategy meeting Tuesday to discuss key business strategies for the second half of the year, according to industry sources.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260616006700320
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[2026-06-16 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Biotech IPO window is opening but big pharma M&A still sets the pace, top bankers tell CNBC
Snippet: Public markets are beginning to reopen for biotech companies after several years of muted activity.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/16/biotech-deals-ipo-pharma-dealmaking-2026.html
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[2026-06-16 14:53 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: US judge dismisses Elon Musk’s xAI trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/us-judge-dismisses-elon-musk-xai-trade-secret-lawsuit-openai/
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[2026-06-16 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Australia central bank keeps rates steady at 4.35% as inflation remains elevated
Snippet: The Reserve Bank of Australia held rates at 4.35% Tuesday, while stating that it was ready to raise rates to manage price stability and full employment.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/16/australia-central-bank-holds-rates-as-cpi.html
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[2026-06-16 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Asian shares are mostly higher, as Japan's Nikkei briefly tops 70,000
Snippet: Employee of a foreign exchange dealing company work under an electronic board showing the stock index of Japan’s Nikkei 225, in Tokyo Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-rates-oil-boj-306b81adb98fe2814c7133f1458373e8
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[2026-06-16 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Breaking: Reserve Bank keeps interest rate at 4.35pc as economy slows
Snippet: Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 2:37pm
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-16/reserve-bank-keep-rates-on-hold-june-2026/106803692
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[2026-06-16 14:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Japan's central bank raises its benchmark rate to 1%
Snippet: A security guard stands at the entrance of the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/rates-inflation-boj-iran-oil-policy-7646f3c0e0d30ef6c75925b5eecc9014
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[2026-06-16 14:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan's Nikkei hits 70,000 as BOJ rate hike sparks rally
Snippet: After raising its policy rate to 1% on June 16, the Bank of Japan helped send the Nikkei Stock Average over the 70,000 mark for the first time. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/japan-s-nikkei-hits-70-000-as-boj-rate-hike-sparks-rally
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[2026-06-16 14:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan's Nikkei hits 70,000 as BOJ rate hike sparks rally
Snippet: After raising its policy rate to 1% on June 16, the Bank of Japan helped send the Nikkei Stock Average over the 70,000 mark for the first time. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/japan-s-nikkei-hits-70-000-as-boj-rate-hike-sparks-rally
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[2026-06-16 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern at G7 summit
Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron walks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Monday, June 15, 2026. (Isabel Infantes/Pool Photo via AP)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-trade-exports-tariffs-trump-germany-edd7a75a090afca912b4650bcceb562d
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[2026-06-16 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: New Fed chair Warsh may reveal views on interest rates
Snippet: Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks during his swearing-in in the East Room of the White House, Friday, May 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/federal-reserve-kevin-warsh-interest-rates-9a65c1d31c24bf943530f322fd5a731a
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[2026-06-16 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Title: Newly wealthy women can be underserved by financial advisers
Snippet: PublishedJune 16 2026
Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/8ace190d-0f62-4a4b-a5e7-e3f5d15a905c
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[2026-06-16 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Title: Job-hopping can pay, but the employment market is changing
Snippet: PublishedJune 16 2026
Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/fd94f9cd-3791-4233-a071-72770012469d
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[2026-06-16 13:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: South Korean defense stocks surge on prospects for post-Iran-war sales boosts
Snippet: South Korean defense stocks climbed sharply on Tuesday as the end of the Iran war appeared to be in sight, because the companies may benefit from sales to the Middle East afterward.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/16/south-korean-defense-stocks-surge-on-prospects-for-iran-wars-end-.html
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[2026-06-16 13:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese metal producer MMG to raise US$1.6 billion selling stocks and bonds
Snippet: Firm to capitalise on AI-led price spike of critical metals used to create chips, generate electricity and support computing power
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3357234/chinese-metal-producer-mmg-raise-us16-billion-selling-stocks-and-bonds?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-16 13:44 UTC+10:00] [MMG] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese metal producer MMG to raise US$1.6 billion selling stocks and bonds
Snippet: Firm to capitalise on AI-led price spike of critical metals used to create chips, generate electricity and support computing power
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3357234/chinese-metal-producer-mmg-raise-us16-billion-selling-stocks-and-bonds
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[2026-06-16 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Beleaguered KPMG referred to anti-corruption watchdog amid contract freeze
Snippet: Topic:Business Services
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-16/kpmg-freeze-on-government-contracts-amid-corruption-referral/106802576
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[2026-06-16 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Title: Trump administration considers USD 300 billion fund if Iran ceasefire is upheld - report
Snippet: The Trump administration is considering establishing a $300 billion investment fund for Iran if Tehran adheres to a ceasefire agreement that includes a nuclear deal, according to a Monday Financial Times report.
Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-899526
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[2026-06-16 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: BOJ hikes rates to highest level since 1995
Snippet: The post-meeting news conference will be held by Deputy Gov. Shinichi Uchida, as Gov. Kazuo Ueda was absent from the meeting. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/bank-of-japan/boj-hikes-rates-to-highest-level-since-1995
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[2026-06-16 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995
Snippet: Japan's central bank has increased its main interest rate to a new 31-year-high after a surge in global energy prices.
Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjdgl213dpzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-06-16 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Bank of Japan hikes rates to highest since 1995 as yen languishes at historic lows
Snippet: Japan's central bank on Tuesday raised its policy rate to the highest in over 30 years at 1%, in line with expectations of economists polled by Reuters, accelerating policy normalization started in 2024.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/16/boj-rate-hike-historic-inflation.html
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[2026-06-16 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Social networks, online video outweigh traditional media in 2026
Snippet: PARIS, France — News consumers around the world are now turning more to social media and video platforms than traditional outlets for information, a respected report said Tuesday, warning that old-style business models are under threat.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/16/business/sunday-business-it/social-networks-online-video-outweigh-traditional-media-in-2026/2366106
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[2026-06-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Money supply continues to rise in April on gains in deposits
Snippet: SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's money supply continued to rise in April on an increase in short-term deposits and funds awaiting investment, central bank data showed Tuesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260616003100320
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[2026-06-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: There is good peace and bad peace – America must ensure its Iran deal brings the former | The National
Snippet: “There never was a good war or a bad peace,” wrote Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s founding fathers, in 1783. On Sunday, Washington and Tehran announced preparations to sign a deal in Switzerland this week that could, at last, bring their war to a close. Few outside US President Donald Trump’s administration and Israel would agree that this war was “good”.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/06/16/it-is-now-up-to-america-to-ensure-its-iran-deal-brings-real-peace/
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[2026-06-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: There is good peace and bad peace – America must ensure its Iran deal brings the former | The National
Snippet: “There never was a good war or a bad peace,” wrote Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s founding fathers, in 1783. On Sunday, Washington and Tehran announced preparations to sign a deal in Switzerland this week that could, at last, bring their war to a close. Few outside US President Donald Trump’s administration and Israel would agree that this war was “good”.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/06/16/there-is-good-peace-and-bad-peace-america-must-ensure-its-iran-deal-brings-the-former/
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[2026-06-16 12:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Tencent Cloud sees Korea as benchmark for AI, gaming
Snippet: Tencent Cloud is stepping up its push in South Korea, betting on the country's strengths in gaming, media and enterprise technology as local companies increasingly use artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure to expand overseas.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10772676
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[2026-06-16 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Mainland China theme park operator applies for listing in Hong Kong
Snippet: Company operates Millennium City Park in Kaifeng, a life-size recreation of a famous painting from the Northern Song dynasty
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/investor-relations/ipo-quote-profile/article/3357230/mainland-china-theme-park-operator-applies-listing-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-16 12:37 UTC+10:00] [Along the River During the Qingming (Ching Ming) Festival] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Mainland China theme park operator applies for listing in Hong Kong
Snippet: Company operates Millennium City Park in Kaifeng, a life-size recreation of a famous painting from the Northern Song dynasty
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/investor-relations/ipo-quote-profile/article/3357230/mainland-china-theme-park-operator-applies-listing-hong-kong
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[2026-06-16 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Seoul stocks trade higher late Tue. morning on U.S.-Iran deal optimism
Snippet: SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks were trading higher late Tuesday morning, as investor sentiment was lifted following a U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260616005700320
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[2026-06-16 12:28 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Critical Resources booms on solid-state battery breakthrough
Snippet: Critical Resources has delivered a huge manufacturing breakthrough from its solid-state battery evaluation program, successfully depositing a complete cathode, solid-state electrolyte and conductive network layer in a single, dry step.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/critical-resources-booms-on-solid-state-battery-breakthrough-20260616-p60799.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-16 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: China retail sales fall for first time since COVID lockdowns
Snippet: Beijing's central business district: China's retail goods sales contracted in May, the National Bureau of Statistics reported on June 16, as consumer confidence faltered last month. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/china-retail-sales-fall-for-first-time-since-covid-lockdowns
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[2026-06-16 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: N. Korea touts economic achievements ahead of key party meeting
Snippet: SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's state media outlets on Tuesday highlighted economic achievements ahead of a key party plenary meeting later this month, in an apparent bid to rally workers behind the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260616005200315
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[2026-06-16 12:22 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Brave new world: SpaceX is now the most expensive stock on the planet
Snippet: June 16, 2026 — 12:22pm
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/brave-new-world-spacex-is-now-the-most-expensive-stock-on-the-planet-20260616-p6074h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-16 12:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Kakao Bank eyes bigger role in Mongolia's digital banking push
Snippet: Kakao Bank said Tuesday it had held talks with the governor of Mongolia's central bank and executives from MCS Group on expanding cooperation in digital banking and financial innovation in the country.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10772569
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[2026-06-16 12:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: China economy weakens further in May as retail sales post first drop in over three years
Snippet: China's retail sales fell for the first time in more than three years in May while urban investment contracted more than expected, signaling deepening economic slump, according to data released Tuesday by the National Bureau of Statistics.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/16/china-economy-may-retail-sales-industrial-output-fixed-asset-investment-.html
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[2026-06-16 12:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Govt. to make all-out efforts to address new EU steel import policy
Snippet: South Korea will make all necessary efforts to protect the interests of its steel companies ahead of the implementation of a new European Union steel policy aimed at addressing global overcapacity, the trade ministry said Tuesday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10772563
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[2026-06-16 12:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Trade minister discusses measures addressing US forced labor-linked tariffs
Snippet: South Korea's trade minister on Tuesday discussed countermeasures against Washington's proposed tariffs on dozens of countries, including Asia's fourth-largest economy, over their alleged failure to enforce import bans on products made through forced labor.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10772559
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[2026-06-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s economic imbalances deepen in May as retail sales see first drop since late 2022
Snippet: Despite a surge in exports, China’s economy remained under pressure in May, with the first monthly decline in retail sales since late 2022
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3357227/chinas-economic-imbalances-deepen-may-retail-sales-drop-first-decline-late-2022?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Breaking | China’s economic imbalances deepen in May as retail sales drop
Snippet: Despite a surge in exports, China’s economy remained under pressure in May, with the first monthly decline in retail sales since late 2022
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3357227/chinas-economic-imbalances-deepen-may-retail-sales-drop-first-decline-late-2022
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[2026-06-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Gov't to make all-out efforts to address new EU steel import policy
Snippet: SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will make all necessary efforts to protect the interests of its steel companies ahead of the implementation of a new European Union (EU) steel policy aimed at addressing global overcapacity, the trade ministry said Tuesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260616001300320
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[2026-06-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Trade minister discusses measures addressing U.S. forced labor-linked tariffs
Snippet: SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade minister on Tuesday discussed countermeasures against Washington's proposed tariffs on dozens of countries, including Asia's fourth-largest economy, over their alleged failure to enforce import bans on products made through forced labor.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260616003400320
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[2026-06-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Title: How Michael Bloomberg taught Britain’s Andy Burnham to act like a big shot
Snippet: ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, England — They seem an unlikely duo: The centibillionaire financial data tycoon, and the self-styled man of the people bidding to be Britain’s next prime minister.
Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/andy-burnham-michael-bloomberg-influence-prime-minister-bid/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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[2026-06-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: LDP still considering cutting sales tax to zero for food
Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party party is continuing to focus on whether to cut the sales tax on food to zero, largely casting aside proposals for a smaller reduction to 1% that would be easier for retailers to implement.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/16/economy/japan-ldp-zero-food-tax-option/
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[2026-06-16 11:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be 'completely open' by Friday. Then what?
Snippet: Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 11:53am
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-16/strait-of-hormuz-reopening-oil-price-inflation-explainer/106798732
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[2026-06-16 11:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: LIG D&A, Rheinmetall team up to supply air defense systems to Europe
Snippet: SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean defense firm LIG Defense & Aerospace (D&A) Co. said Tuesday it has agreed with Germany's Rheinmetall to establish a strategic partnership aimed at supplying air defense systems to the European market.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260616003600320
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[2026-06-16 11:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Urban India struggles to handle super-charged monsoons
Snippet: A man walks through a flooded market in New Delhi on Sept. 5, 2025, after the water level of the Yamuna River rose due to heavy monsoon rains. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/environment/urban-india-struggles-to-handle-super-charged-monsoons
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[2026-06-16 11:34 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Shippers and oil giants seek clarity on U.S.-Iran peace deal
Snippet: A U.S.-Iran deal intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days has left many of the world’s top shipowners, traders and oil producer nations seeking clarity about the terms of the pact that’s pivotal to the global economy.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/16/markets/shipping-oil-giants-us-iran-peace/
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