Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-14 00:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: JD.com expects stronger synergies between its food delivery and retail businesses over time. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
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[2026-08-14 00:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Zambians began voting Thursday in a presidential election testing President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic record amid widespread frustration over the cost of living. Millions are also choosing lawmakers and local councillors in a one-day vote expected to produce results on Monday.
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[2026-08-14 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The yen and other Asian currencies weakened sharply against the U.S. dollar this year. (Photo by Akira Kodaka and Reuters)
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[2026-08-14 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Super League have confirmed that they have received an investment offer from the Australian Rugby League Commission.
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[2026-08-13 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- American billionaire and founder of TerraPower Bill Gates arrived in South Korea on Thursday to meet with political and business leaders to discuss cooperation on next-generation nuclear reactors.
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[2026-08-13 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Land parcels are located in Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area and are being set aside for planned modern logistics cluster
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[2026-08-13 23:30 UTC+10:00] [logistics hub] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Land parcels are located in Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area and are being set aside for planned modern logistics cluster
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[2026-08-13 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In a strategy shift, Alibaba’s flagship Qwen3.8-Max model comes with terms for certain companies using it to generate revenue
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[2026-08-13 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Moonshot AI] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In a strategy shift, Alibaba’s flagship Qwen3.8-Max model comes with terms for certain companies using it to generate revenue
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[2026-08-13 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Company’s logistics assets were 96.8 per cent occupied as of the end of June, with macroeconomic headwinds and lease expirations looming
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[2026-08-13 23:16 UTC+10:00] [Foshan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Company’s logistics assets were 96.8 per cent occupied as of the end of June, with macroeconomic headwinds and lease expirations looming
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[2026-08-13 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Following yesterday's cooling (in-line) consumer price inflation data (driven in large part by energy deflation), US producer prices were expected to rebound modestly in July from a 0.3% MoM decline (headline) in June.
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[2026-08-13 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Deanna Pearson, 4, browses the children’s shoe section at a Goodwill store in Roseville, Minn., Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
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[2026-08-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Remembered as a candid, decisive leader, the former Chinese premier championed entrepreneurship, welcomed foreign expertise and brought urgency to economic policymaking
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[2026-08-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Remembered as a candid, decisive leader, the former Chinese premier championed entrepreneurship, welcomed foreign expertise and brought urgency to economic policymaking
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[2026-08-13 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Iran is set to join the BRICS New Development Bank, the country's central bank chief said Thursday, as Tehran seeks to shore up its economic alliances almost six months into its war with the U.S. and Israel.
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[2026-08-13 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In this Feb. 26, 2019, file photo, Jeep vehicles are parked outside the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
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[2026-08-13 22:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Hiring sign for sales professionals is displayed at a store, in Vernon Hills, Ill., Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, file)
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[2026-08-13 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Wholesale costs for goods and services were flat in July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday in the latest positive sign for inflation.
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[2026-08-13 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tens of thousands have been displaced in Laos and Myanmar, with rescue efforts hampered by threadbare resources
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[2026-08-13 22:31 UTC+10:00] [Andaman Sea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tens of thousands have been displaced in Laos and Myanmar, with rescue efforts hampered by threadbare resources
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[2026-08-13 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Futures are higher again, although trading in a narrow range for the past week just below all time highs, with Tech flat following disappointing earnings from CSCO. As of 8:00am ET, S&P 500 futures add 0.2% while Nasdaq futures are unchanged as Cisco shares dropped 6.4% in premarket trading after earnings failed to impress.
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[2026-08-13 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Korea Investment Holdings Co., a financial holding company in South Korea, said Thursday it has been named the preferred bidder for KDB Life Insurance, an affiliate of the state-run Korea Development Bank (KDB).
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[2026-08-13 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-13 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite Panama exit, port business’ earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation up 4 per cent to HK$9.03 billion in first half
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[2026-08-13 21:58 UTC+10:00] [CK Hutchison] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite Panama exit, port business’ earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation up 4 per cent to HK$9.03 billion in first half
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[2026-08-13 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Water companies have been given a provisional green light to increase bills for customers by an extra £3.4bn in coming years to meet increased pressures on infrastructure and the environment.
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[2026-08-13 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The U.K. economy is showing further signs of a long-awaited rebound, but the picture is complicated by the fallout from the Iran war and high energy prices.
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[2026-08-13 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Anwar joined a number of world leaders in paying tribute to the former Chinese premier who played a key role in opening up the economy
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[2026-08-13 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Zhu Rongji] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Anwar joined a number of world leaders in paying tribute to the former Chinese premier who played a key role in opening up the economy
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[2026-08-13 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Anwar joined a number of world leaders in paying tribute to the former Chinese premier who played a key role in opening up the economy
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[2026-08-13 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Zhu Rongji] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Anwar joined a number of world leaders in paying tribute to the former Chinese premier who played a key role in opening up the economy
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[2026-08-13 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As visitors snap up abalone, frozen salmon and other foods, some exhibitors forecast a 10 per cent increase in business this year
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[2026-08-13 21:06 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As visitors snap up abalone, frozen salmon and other foods, some exhibitors forecast a 10 per cent increase in business this year
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[2026-08-13 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Infantino is under fire following an attempt to sell a stake in Fifa's commercial operations to a private investment company
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[2026-08-13 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: N Chandrasekaran will step down in February and analysts say the group should prioritise a ‘swift and transparent’ succession process
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[2026-08-13 21:01 UTC+10:00] [Singapore Airlines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: N Chandrasekaran will step down in February and analysts say the group should prioritise a ‘swift and transparent’ succession process
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[2026-08-13 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: A new two-lane bridge aimed at improving traffic flow in and around the Dubai World Trade Centre area will open on Friday, the city's Roads and Transport Authority has announced.
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[2026-08-13 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: White House alleges that companies are systematically routing trade through third-party nations to evade US tariffs
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[2026-08-13 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: White House alleges that companies are systematically routing trade through third-party nations to evade US tariffs
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[2026-08-13 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has listed South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and the European Union among dozens of economies facing transshipment risks involving China-linked products, a White House report showed Thursday, as it seeks to tackle schemes to evade U.S. tariffs and other trade remedies.
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[2026-08-13 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT went public in July and immediately became the most valuable company listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges. © Reuters
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[2026-08-13 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: The government analysis found that hospitality and retail companies would be most affected by the policy
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[2026-08-13 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Soaring gold prices are reshaping the investment landscape across West Africa. In the first quarter of 2026, global demand reached 1,231 tonnes, representing a record $193 billion market — up 74% year-on-year.
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[2026-08-13 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Critic of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau leadership was put under investigation and suspended from job
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[2026-08-13 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global environment in the first half of 2026 was ‘exceptionally turbulent and uncertain’, says chairman Victor Li Tzar-kuoi
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[2026-08-13 19:59 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global environment in the first half of 2026 was ‘exceptionally turbulent and uncertain’, says chairman Victor Li Tzar-kuoi
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[2026-08-13 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Comac jet’s flight to Mongolian capital on par with Boeing’s 737 and Airbus’ A320, says passenger who hopes to see more C919 destinations
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[2026-08-13 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Comac] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Comac jet’s flight to Mongolian capital on par with Boeing’s 737 and Airbus’ A320, says passenger who hopes to see more C919 destinations
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[2026-08-13 19:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As he laid the groundwork for China’s economic transformation, the tough reformer won a reputation for speaking bluntly
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