Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-12 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the country's financial regulator said Tuesday that authorities will double the support for artificial intelligence (AI) firms.
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[2026-05-12 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The CEO of Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company is warning that the energy sector will take time to recover from the Iran war’s impact on supply as oil output was slashed due to the ongoing disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-05-12 15:31 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Critical Resources has widened the lens at the company’s Mavis Lake lithium project in Ontario, kicking off fieldwork across the underexplored Corona pegmatite field as it looks to transform the asset from a single-resource story into a broader multi-deposit lithium district.
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[2026-05-12 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: 10-year Japanese government bond yields jumped to 2.545% on May 12, a level not seen since June 1997. (Photo by Arisa Moriyama)
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[2026-05-12 15:16 UTC+10:00] [Renewable energy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: State and federal energy ministers said investments in new renewable generation and energy storage should “fully offset” new data centres’ energy needs
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[2026-05-12 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, as they look to preserve their trade truce. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
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[2026-05-12 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Oil and gas giants benefited significantly from their trading desks through the first quarter, shining a light on a commercially sensitive and often-overlooked unit that tends to outperform during periods of market volatility.
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[2026-05-12 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Yield rates on South Korean state bonds rose slightly in April from the previous month amid expectations of rising oil prices and inflationary pressure, market data showed Tuesday.
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[2026-05-12 14:43 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: True North Copper has checked off another key box on the road to a 2026 pre-feasibility study, completing its latest drilling campaign at the company’s Cloncurry copper project in northwest Queensland.
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[2026-05-12 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: As South Korea's and Taiwan's benchmark indexes surged to record highs this year — powered by Asia's trillion-dollar titans — it has raised concerns that their rallies are becoming dangerously dependent on a handful of artificial intelligence winners.
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[2026-05-12 14:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Samsung Securities said Tuesday it launched a foreign omnibus account service in partnership with Interactive Brokers, marking a major step in efforts to attract more global retail investors to the South Korean stock market.
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[2026-05-12 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Currency traders react near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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[2026-05-12 14:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Dalaroo Metals has successfully completed a large-scale systematic soil geochemistry program at its Gold Ridge prospect, marking a major technical milestone for the Bondoukou gold project in Côte d’Ivoire.
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[2026-05-12 14:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The selection of South Korea as the venue for upcoming high-level trade talks between the United States and China reflects Beijing's friendship and trust toward Seoul, China's top envoy to Seoul said Tuesday.
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[2026-05-12 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Hawaii lawmakers and activists pose for a photo after discussing a bill that seeks to limit corporate money in politics in Honolulu on Thursday, April 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Jennifer Sinco Kelleher)
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[2026-05-12 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks at a dinner for members of his administration and law enforcement organization leaders, during National Police Week, in the White House Rose Garden, Monday, May 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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[2026-05-12 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Sharjah developer Arada is planning to launch new projects in the UAE this year despite market uncertainties related to the Iran war, the company's chief executive has said.
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[2026-05-12 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: US President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing on Wednesday for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, a visit originally designed to reset trade ties but now expected to be dominated by the war in Iran.
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[2026-05-12 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-05-12 13:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Investment company Dubai Holding has become the largest shareholder in Emaar after acquiring a 22.27 per cent stake in the developer from the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD).
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[2026-05-12 13:41 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: An $812 million federal investment into critical works on the Bruce Highway has broken a promise forged between the state and federal governments last year, Queensland’s transport minister says.
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[2026-05-12 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump claims that America has increasingly profited from trade with China, largely playing down the tensions over rare earth minerals, tariffs and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence that could rupture relations between the world's two largest economies.
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[2026-05-12 13:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Traders’ catch-cry ‘Not a Chance Hormuz Opens’ replaces ‘Trump Always Chickens Out’ as grim predictions swirl over gridlock, oil prices
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[2026-05-12 13:09 UTC+10:00] [Agence France-Presse] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Traders’ catch-cry ‘Not a Chance Hormuz Opens’ replaces ‘Trump Always Chickens Out’ as grim predictions swirl over gridlock, oil prices
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[2026-05-12 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The selection of South Korea as the venue for upcoming high-level trade talks between the United States and China reflects Beijing's friendship and trust toward Seoul, China's top envoy to Seoul said Tuesday.
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[2026-05-12 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Chinese short-video platform’s shares jumped as much as 10 per cent amid $20 billion valuation of spin-off, Tencent investor talks
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[2026-05-12 13:04 UTC+10:00] [Kuaishou Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Chinese short-video platform’s shares jumped as much as 10 per cent amid $20 billion valuation of spin-off, Tencent investor talks
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[2026-05-12 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean economy is showing signs of recovery, thanks to robust semiconductor exports and improving consumption demand, but downside risks persist due to uncertainties surrounding the Middle East, a state-run think tank said Tuesday.
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[2026-05-12 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: New Iranian strikes on its Gulf neighbours, a dangerous stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz and an inconclusive cycle of proposal and counterproposal between Washington and Tehran are straining many Middle Eastern economies. Iraq – a crucial regional crossroads – has more to lose from this conflict than most.
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[2026-05-12 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: BEIJING — The U.S. and China are rallying their East Asia ties ahead of a highly anticipated presidential summit in Beijing later this week.
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[2026-05-12 12:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HD Construction Equipment said Tuesday its emergency automated equipment stop technology (E-Stop) has won Italy’s SaMoTer Innovation Award, expanding its push in Europe’s tightly regulated construction market.
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[2026-05-12 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Rival parties have unveiled a package of campaign pledges ahead of the local elections, with the ruling Democratic Party (DP) focusing on promoting balanced regional development and artificial intelligence, while the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) is vowing efforts to improve the housing market.
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[2026-05-12 12:36 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The corporate watchdog has launched a formal investigation into DroneShield, scrutinising the ASX-listed drone ‘gun’ company’s disclosures about a $67 million share sell-off by its former chief executive and two directors that wiped more than 30 per cent from its share price last November.
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[2026-05-12 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A SOUND investment for local tourism and the sport of karate that will pay off dividends immediately and beyond — this was how Karate ng Pilipinas Sports Federation Inc. President Ricky Lim described the country's hosting of the Karate One Youth League, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) set at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on May 14 to 17.
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[2026-05-12 12:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Daesang Corp. said Tuesday it is accelerating its global business expansion with goals to reach 1 trillion won ($673 million) in total sales across its Southeast Asian subsidiaries.
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[2026-05-12 12:32 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Australian retail billionaire Brett Blundy’s company has been accused of corporate espionage and hiring executives with a history of sexual harassment allegations by the Victoria’s Secret board, which is fending off his bid to control the iconic lingerie brand.
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[2026-05-12 12:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Celltrion said Tuesday it acquired French health care company Gifrer as the Korean biopharmaceutical firm expands its European business to include generics and over-the-counter products.
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[2026-05-12 12:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Nol Universe said Tuesday it appointed Oliver Libutzki as head of global business as the travel platform company accelerates its overseas expansion strategy.
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[2026-05-12 12:08 UTC+10:00] [Australian budget 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Farrer win casts shadow over budget as government signals it’s alive to populist rightwing threat
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[2026-05-12 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Islamabad turns to ‘panda bonds’ to secure cheaper credit and diversify its borrowing into yuan-denominated funding, with a focus on sustainable development
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[2026-05-12 12:00 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Islamabad turns to ‘panda bonds’ to secure cheaper credit and diversify its borrowing into yuan-denominated funding, with a focus on sustainable development
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[2026-05-12 11:59 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: May 12, 2026 — 11:59am
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[2026-05-12 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
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[2026-05-12 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Isuzu is a major investor in Thailand and remains committed as other Japanese companies scale back their expatriate staff in the Southeast Asian country. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Rie Ishii)
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[2026-05-12 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The state of Texas announced a lawsuit against streaming giant Netflix on Monday, accusing the company of spying on children and other consumers by collecting their data without consent and designing the platform to be addictive.
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[2026-05-12 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The administration of US President Donald Trump is providing 53.3 million barrels of crude oil from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve to energy companies as part of a global effort to stabilise markets shaken by the conflict involving Iran, according to a Reuters report.
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[2026-05-12 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Asia-Pacific’s largest intergenerational wealth transfer in modern times is set to transpire over the next 30 years, financial firm predicts
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[2026-05-12 11:20 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Asia-Pacific’s largest intergenerational wealth transfer in modern times is set to transpire over the next 30 years, financial firm predicts
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[2026-05-12 11:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Leading up to last year’s trade deadline, Freddy Peralta was starring for the Brewers, his future a bit uncertain thanks to budget-conscious Milwaukee’s penchant for making players available — occasionally well ahead of free agency.
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[2026-05-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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