[2026-06-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong reports 36% rise in FDI inflows so far this year, InvestHK data shows

Snippet: A total of 413 companies set up or expanded their businesses in the city in the first six months of the year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3358467/hong-kong-reports-36-rise-fdi-inflows-so-far-year-investhk-data-shows?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [HKEX] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong reports 36% rise in FDI inflows so far this year, InvestHK data shows

Snippet: A total of 413 companies set up or expanded their businesses in the city in the first six months of the year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3358467/hong-kong-reports-36-rise-fdi-inflows-so-far-year-investhk-data-shows

[2026-06-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tech pioneers keen on Hong Kong IPOs thanks to revamped listing rules

Snippet: An AI-driven surge of Chapter 18C listings has pushed HKEX past New York in IPO fundraising, but how has the listing route impacted economic growth?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3358449/tech-pioneers-keen-hong-kong-ipos-thanks-revamped-listing-rules?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [New York Stock Exchange] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tech pioneers keen on Hong Kong IPOs thanks to revamped listing rules

Snippet: An AI-driven surge of Chapter 18C listings has pushed HKEX past New York in IPO fundraising, but how has the listing route impacted economic growth?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3358449/tech-pioneers-keen-hong-kong-ipos-thanks-revamped-listing-rules

[2026-06-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Glastonbury the Movie review – thirty years on, the sunset of a hippy dream in all its glory

Snippet: Coinciding with a fallow year for the festival, these scenes filmed in 1993 record a youth culture innocent of camera phones and low on corporate hype

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/26/glastonbury-the-movie-review-thirty-years-on-the-sunset-of-a-hippy-dream-in-all-its-glory

[2026-06-26 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee says technology key to nat'l security, calls for fostering innovative firms

Snippet: SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday stressed the need for South Korea to foster innovative companies as part of efforts to expand beyond its traditional defense industry.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260626008600315

[2026-06-26 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Fire breaks out at carpet market in Abu Dhabi's Mina Zayed | The National

Snippet: Emergency services are responding to a fire that broke out at a carpet market in Abu Dhabi's Mina Zayed area on Friday morning.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/26/fire-breaks-out-in-abu-dhabis-mina-zayed/

[2026-06-26 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SoftBank shares slip over 12% on OpenAI IPO delay concerns

Snippet: SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son. The Japanese tech conglomerate has made aggressive bets on the ChatGPT creator. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/softbank-shares-slip-over-12-on-openai-ipo-delay-concerns

[2026-06-26 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Philippine B2B companies in construction, engineering, and industrial services are sitting on untapped revenue — here is why

Snippet: MANY business owners in the Philippine industrial and engineering sector have begun exploring growth marketing services as a way to generate more consistent enquiries from construction, mining, and infrastructure buyers. Some have gone further, bringing in a fractional growth marketing director to build a structured growth strategy without the cost of a full senior marketing hire.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/tmt-newswire/philippine-b2b-companies-in-construction-engineering-and-industrial-services-are-sitting-on-untapped-revenue-here-is-why/2373496

[2026-06-26 17:22 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Bitcoin dips as Iran oil returns to the dollar system

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/bitcoin-dips-as-iran-oil-returns-to-the-dollar-system/

[2026-06-26 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Binance to stop providing services to European clients after failing to obtain license: Financial Times

Snippet: Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has told its customers in the European Union it will stop providing services to them from next week because it will not be licensed to operate in the region.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/26/binance-to-stop-providing-services-to-european-clients-after-failing-to-obtain-license-ft.html

[2026-06-26 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PHILCONSTRUCT 2026: Championing responsible construction for a resilient Philippines

Snippet: THE country’s premier construction trade show series officially opened its doors at the SMX Convention Center Manila and the SM MOA Concert Grounds. Running until June 28, 2026, PHILCONSTRUCT 2026 brings together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to advance infrastructure development, enhance access to global supplies, and elevate competitive skills among Filipino builders and business owners.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/tmt-newswire/philconstruct-2026-championing-responsible-construction-for-a-resilient-philippines/2373490

[2026-06-26 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Chinese exporters and shipping firms remain wary despite the US-Iran peace deal

Snippet: Traders and logistics companies fear disrupted supply chains and doubts about the agreement’s durability will continue to weigh on business decisions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3358462/why-chinese-exporters-and-shipping-firms-remain-wary-despite-us-iran-peace-deal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 17:06 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Chinese exporters and shipping firms remain wary despite the US-Iran peace deal

Snippet: Traders and logistics companies fear disrupted supply chains and doubts about the agreement’s durability will continue to weigh on business decisions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3358462/why-chinese-exporters-and-shipping-firms-remain-wary-despite-us-iran-peace-deal

[2026-06-26 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Restaurants] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How much? The hidden costs of restaurant dishes

Snippet: Two chefs lift the lid on the expensive business of creating menus they love

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/jun/26/how-much-the-hidden-costs-of-restaurant-dishes

[2026-06-26 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Historic joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time

Snippet: Thousands of supporters filled the streets of Abidjan after the Elephants secured their first-ever place in the knockout stage on the night of 25 June. A 2-0 victory over Curaçao, inspired by two goals from Nicolas Pépé, sealed qualification and triggered scenes of jubilation across the economic capital. Fans danced, waved national flags and praised head coach Emerse Faé as the team advanced beyond the group stage for the first time in four World Cup appearances.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/26/historic-joy-in-abidjan-as-ivory-coast-reach-world-cup-knockouts-for-first-time/

[2026-06-26 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Yonhap hosts forum on shifting alliances, economic security challenges

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with details from opening session throughout)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260626001251315

[2026-06-26 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Chinese EVs expand global footprint, banks raise export forecasts

Snippet: With a boost in global exports offsetting domestic dips, banks forecast significant growth in overseas markets – especially western Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3358448/chinese-evs-expand-global-footprint-banks-raise-export-forecasts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Chinese-made EVs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Chinese EVs expand global footprint, banks raise export forecasts

Snippet: With a boost in global exports offsetting domestic dips, banks forecast significant growth in overseas markets – especially western Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3358448/chinese-evs-expand-global-footprint-banks-raise-export-forecasts

[2026-06-26 16:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gwanghwamun office worker stabbed; former co-worker sought

Snippet: Police are searching for a man in his 70s after a former co-worker was stabbed with a weapon resembling a sickle at an office building near Gwanghwamun in central Seoul on Friday morning, according to a report from Herald Business.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10789610

[2026-06-26 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why East Asia could be the new centre for peace and economic growth

Snippet: Chinese political scientist Yan Xuetong notes that the foundations of peace in the region ‘are stronger than those in Europe’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3358419/why-east-asia-could-be-new-centre-peace-and-economic-growth?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 16:00 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why East Asia could be the new centre for peace and economic growth

Snippet: Chinese political scientist Yan Xuetong notes that the foundations of peace in the region ‘are stronger than those in Europe’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3358419/why-east-asia-could-be-new-centre-peace-and-economic-growth

[2026-06-26 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul offers couples up to W3m for public-venue weddings

Snippet: Seoul will offer up to 3 million won ($1,940) to couples who hold weddings at selected public venues, as the city seeks to ease competition for conventional wedding halls and help alleviate the financial burden on newlyweds.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10789597

[2026-06-26 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: David Eustace banking on Colourful King to bounce back returned to the Sha Tin straight

Snippet: Talented sprinter bids to rebound from a lacklustre 11th at Happy Valley last start when he contests Saturday’s Class One

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3358447/david-eustace-banking-colourful-king-bounce-back-returned-sha-tin-straight?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 15:46 UTC+10:00] [Class One Pearce Memorial Challenge Cup] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: David Eustace banking on Colourful King to bounce back returned to the Sha Tin straight

Snippet: Talented sprinter bids to rebound from a lacklustre 11th at Happy Valley last start when he contests Saturday’s Class One

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3358447/david-eustace-banking-colourful-king-bounce-back-returned-sha-tin-straight

[2026-06-26 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CK Asset sells penthouse in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels for US$48.5m, sets pricing benchmark

Snippet: The record per square foot pricing for new homes this year highlights the growing momentum in the city’s luxury property market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3358380/ck-asset-sells-penthouse-hong-kongs-mid-levels-us485m-sets-pricing-benchmark?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong property] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CK Asset sells penthouse in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels for US$48.5m, sets pricing benchmark

Snippet: The record per square foot pricing for new homes this year highlights the growing momentum in the city’s luxury property market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3358380/ck-asset-sells-penthouse-hong-kongs-mid-levels-us485m-sets-pricing-benchmark

[2026-06-26 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Saudi Aramco restarts oil loading at Ras Tanura terminal after four-month halt | The National

Snippet: Saudi Aramco ​resumed oil ​loading operations ​on Friday at ⁠its Ras Tanura terminal ⁠in the Gulf ​after an almost four-month halt, shipping data ⁠from LSEG showed.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/06/26/saudi-aramco-restarts-oil-loading-at-ras-tanura-terminal-after-four-month-halt/

[2026-06-26 15:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / Banking & finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Shield Master fund boss Paul Chiodo could face fines, ban in ASIC action

Snippet: A group of men who oversaw a scheme that wiped out $530 million of the super savings of nearly 6000 people could face millions of dollars in fines and orders banning them from overseeing companies.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/shield-master-fund-boss-paul-chiodo-could-face-fines-ban-in-asic-action-20260626-p60ae9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea to spend W1tr to ease living costs, lower fuel price caps

Snippet: Government to freeze public utility rates in second half, seeks to keep inflation below 3 percent

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10789513

[2026-06-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Productivity] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Too hot for work: why extreme heat is a threat to Europe’s productivity

Snippet: High temperatures make some workplaces dangerous, with economists warning disruption will dent growth

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/26/extreme-heat-europe-productivity-economic-growth

[2026-06-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Uzbekistan discuss closer trade ties amid geopolitical uncertainties

Snippet: SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Uzbekistan exchanged opinions on forging closer trade ties amid growing geopolitical uncertainties and a reshuffling of global supply chains, the industry ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260626001500320

[2026-06-26 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: World Cup 'Pride Match' sees Iran and Egypt face off

Snippet: Sasha Peretti dances on the Greater Seattle Business Association float during the annual Seattle Pride Parade, June 25, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pride-match-world-cup-iran-egypt-f3b26a6757a60213712523e1116f5bcd

[2026-06-26 14:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea to acquire 20,000 low-cost drones, fast-track 'K-Lucas' suicide drones

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/10789467

[2026-06-26 14:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Salt farm slavery cases return amid trade concerns

Snippet: South Korea’s long-running “salt farm slave” problem is again testing the country’s human rights safeguards, this time with possible trade consequences, after three salt farm workers were officially recognized as victims of human trafficking.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10789457

[2026-06-26 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan narrows naphtha reliance on Middle East as supply shifts widen

Snippet: Yumeshima Container Terminal is seen in Osaka on March 26. (Photo by Toshiki Sasazu)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/japan-narrows-naphtha-reliance-on-middle-east-as-supply-shifts-widen

[2026-06-26 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares sink, with Kospi down 7.5% and Nikkei shedding 4.4%

Snippet: A currency trader passes by a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-ai-chips-oil-rates-e356760ec69cab916e53a9804336b845

[2026-06-26 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Chinese-owned Lotus bets on hybrid SUV for US turnaround

Snippet: Geely-backed Lotus is looking to bounce back after global deliveries fell 46% to 6,520 vehicles in 2025. © Getty Images

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/chinese-owned-lotus-bets-on-hybrid-suv-for-us-turnaround

[2026-06-26 14:12 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX Runners of the Week: Norwood, Orcoda, Unity Metals & Visionflex

Snippet: What goes up usually comes back down. And, after months of AI-fuelled euphoria, even Elon Musk’s SpaceX came back down to earth this week.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/asx-runners-of-the-week-norwood-orcoda-unity-metals-and-visionflex-20260626-p60aew.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Airwallex hits $11 billion valuation with $320 million raise as fintech pushes into finance run by AI agents

Snippet: Airwallex has raised $320 million in a Series H funding round, valuing the global payments company at $11 billion, a 38% leap from just six months ago, as the fintech firm doubles down on artificial intelligence-powered financial software.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/26/airwallex-series-h-funding-11-billion-valuation-ai-finance.html

[2026-06-26 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hornets trade Ball, Green to Timberwolves for Reid, draft picks

Snippet: CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — LaMelo Ball is the latest NBA star with a new home.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/sports/hornets-trade-ball-green-to-timberwolves-for-reid-draft-picks/2373445

[2026-06-26 14:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bourse operator issues circuit breaker for KOSPI on sharp fall

Snippet: South Korea's bourse operator on Friday activated a circuit breaker for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index as stocks crashed due to a slump in tech heavyweights.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10789419

[2026-06-26 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Bending Spoons tries out an odd kind of financial magic trick

Snippet: "Expert, reliable, considered, actionable opinion"

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/89354fd7-cbb7-4e98-87c5-68fbd7b46a46

[2026-06-26 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Data Centers] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The New York Times

Title: The Maine Town That Actually Wants a Data Center

Snippet: Earlier this year, Maine nearly became the first state to ban data centers, the massive warehouses that are powering the A.I. boom and consuming enormous amounts of water and electricity. But then, in the small town of Jay, Maine, supporters of an A.I. data center project rallied to fight the ban.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000010933204/data-center-maine-jay.html

[2026-06-26 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Bangladesh courts China to drive infrastructure and trade push

Snippet: Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday. (Source photos by Reuters and Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/bangladesh-courts-china-to-drive-infrastructure-and-trade-push

[2026-06-26 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SoftBank shares slipped over 12% on concerns of OpenAI IPO delay

Snippet: SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son. The Japanese tech conglomerate has made aggressive bets on the ChatGPT creator. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/softbank-shares-slipped-over-12-on-concerns-of-openai-ipo-delay

[2026-06-26 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hang Seng Index heads for worst week in over a year as renewed sell-off engulfs tech names

Snippet: A more than 8 per cent slump in South Korea’s Kospi index, which is at the centre of the AI trade in Asia, further unsettles investors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3358428/hang-seng-index-heads-worst-week-over-year-renewed-sell-engulfs-tech-names?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 13:42 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stocks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hang Seng Index heads for worst week in over a year as renewed sell-off engulfs tech names

Snippet: A more than 8 per cent slump in South Korea’s Kospi index, which is at the centre of the AI trade in Asia, further unsettles investors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3358428/hang-seng-index-heads-worst-week-over-year-renewed-sell-engulfs-tech-names

[2026-06-26 13:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: And2ble signs with Sony Music ahead of Japan debut

Snippet: And2ble has signed with Epic Records Japan ahead of its Japanese debut, marking its entry into the Japanese market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10789402

[2026-06-26 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong should rethink the push for 24-hour stock trading

Snippet: Readers discuss the complications that can arise with a stock exchange that never sleeps, and bracing for El Nino’s impact on Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3358274/hong-kong-should-rethink-push-24-hour-stock-trading