[2026-05-11 21:56 UTC+10:00] [Ng Chi-wai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong firm eyes untapped market with launch of tailor-made electric minibus

Snippet: Of the city’s more than 4,000 minibuses, only about 10 are currently electric, according to industry leader

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353169/hong-kong-firm-eyes-untapped-market-launch-tailor-made-electric-minibus

[2026-05-11 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Can Israel’s economy survive after a seven-front war?

Snippet: What is the state of Israel’s economy after nearly three years of war? As Israel increases its defense budget, weans itself off US aid, and halts the hiring of most Palestinian workers, can its industries continue to survive and thrive?

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/conferences/article-895782

[2026-05-11 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: The Knicks’ wins on and off the court were a gift to fans who finally saw their faith rewarded

Snippet: For the Knicks fans who still have nightmares about the Antonio McDyess trade; who lived through Isiah Thomas and the baggage that certainly wouldn’t fit in an overhead compartment; who thought both Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry would make the Garden their home; who hoped Carmelo Anthony might solve everything; who talked themselves into Andrea Bargnani; who thought the Jeremy Lin run might be the happiest basketball moments of their lives; who dutifully educated themselves on the triangle offense when

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/sports/the-knicks-double-wins-were-a-payback-to-long-suffering-fans/

[2026-05-11 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Abu Dhabi launches $15bn pipeline of public-private partnership projects | The National

Snippet: Abu Dhabi has launched Dh55 billion ($15 billion) worth of public-private partnership projects to boost major development in the transport, infrastructure and social sectors.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/11/abu-dhabi-uae-public-private-partnership/

[2026-05-11 21:26 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Three major Japan shipping firms forecast profit falls for fiscal 2026

Snippet: Three major Japanese shipping companies have projected net profit falls for fiscal 2026, due to rising fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/11/major-shipping-firm-forecast/

[2026-05-11 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Buc-ee’s set to debut in 6 new states in major expansion push across US

Snippet: At least six states are slated to open their first Buc-ee’s locations by the end of next year, including two states expected to debut sites in the coming months of 2026.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/business/buc-ees-set-to-debut-in-6-new-states-in-major-expansion-push-across-us/

[2026-05-11 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Under-threat UK PM Starmer vows to prove ‘doubters’ wrong

Snippet: Starmer has failed to spur economic growth and has swerved from one policy misstep to another

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3353163/under-threat-uk-pm-starmer-vows-prove-doubters-wrong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-11 20:45 UTC+10:00] [Cardiff] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Under-threat UK PM Starmer vows to prove ‘doubters’ wrong

Snippet: Starmer has failed to spur economic growth and has swerved from one policy misstep to another

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3353163/under-threat-uk-pm-starmer-vows-prove-doubters-wrong

[2026-05-11 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Alphabet set to issue its first yen-denominated bonds

Snippet: Alphabet is tapping the yen bond market to finance its AI endeavors. (Photo by Kaori Yuzawa)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/alphabet-set-to-issue-its-first-yen-denominated-bonds

[2026-05-11 20:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: France's Macron defends Europe role in Africa as he seeks reset in Nairobi

Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron used a two‑day economic summit in Nairobi, Kenya, to defend Europe’s engagement in Africa, drawing a sharp contrast with China’s approach and urging African leaders to take greater responsibility for governance challenges.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/11/frances-macron-defends-europe-role-in-africa-as-he-seeks-reset-in-nairob/

[2026-05-11 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Macron defends Europe’s role in Africa as he seeks reset in Nairobi

Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron used a two‑day economic summit in Nairobi to defend Europe’s engagement in Africa, drawing a sharp contrast with China’s approach and urging African leaders to take greater responsibility for governance challenges.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/11/macron-defends-europes-role-in-africa-as-he-seeks-reset-in-nairobi/

[2026-05-11 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Democrats are playing with fire in trying to reclaim tax cuts from Republicans

Snippet: Senator Chris Van Hollen and other Democratic lawmakers are embracing a policy that hardly benefits the middle class

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/11/democrats-tax-cuts-republicans

[2026-05-11 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bus firms sue NYC anti-idling law that is making ‘bounty hunters’ rich

Snippet: A coalition of private interstate bus companies is filing a federal lawsuit Monday alleging New York City unfairly hit them with a blizzard of tickets under the Big Apple’s “bounty hunter” idling law to curb pollution.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/us-news/bus-firms-sue-nyc-anti-idling-law-that-is-making-bounty-hunters-rich/

[2026-05-11 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Texas Gov. Abbott welcomes NY companies after Mamdani demonizes wealthy Big Apple CEO Ken Griffin

Snippet: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is welcoming Big Apple companies relocating or expanding in the Lone Star State after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani demonized billionaire hedge-fund honcho Ken Griffin for being rich.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/us-news/texas-gov-abbott-welcomes-ny-companies-after-mamdani-demonizes-ken-griffin/

[2026-05-11 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hong Kong helped bankroll Iran’s terror network, bombshell report claims

Snippet: Hong Kong has become a critical financial and logistical lifeline for Iran’s regime — helping move illicit oil, weapons technology and surveillance tools that fuel Tehran’s military machine and domestic repression, according to a bombshell report set for release Monday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/business/hong-kong-helped-bankroll-irans-terror-network-bombshell-report-claims/

[2026-05-11 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Inside Meta’s threat to exit New Mexico over kids safety rules — and whether experts believe the ploy will work

Snippet: Mark Zuckerberg’s threat to shut down Instagram and Facebook in New Mexico over the state’s demands for kids safety protections is a tactic he has previously used to dodge regulations – but as the lawsuits pile up, experts say the act is wearing thin.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/business/inside-metas-threat-to-exit-new-mexico-over-kids-safety-rules/

[2026-05-11 19:57 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Record $30m penthouse sale highlights Queensland’s stark housing divide

Snippet: A beachfront penthouse on the Gold Coast has smashed Queensland’s off-the-plan apartment price record, selling for $30 million as the state’s prestige property market continues to defy broader cost-of-living pressures.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/record-30m-penthouse-sale-highlights-queensland-s-stark-housing-divide-20260511-p5zvmq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-11 19:56 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Treasury hunts ‘financial efficiencies’ figure as hiring squeeze spreads

Snippet: Welcome to Brisbane Times’ Queensland public sector column, Public Circus. This week: more budgets bear down, in-house consultants get cracking, an ombudsman out the door, and more.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/treasury-hunts-financial-efficiencies-figure-as-hiring-squeeze-spreads-20260505-p5ztsl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-11 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Nintendo plunges 8% after Switch 2 price hike and weak sales forecast

Snippet: Nintendo shares plunged on Monday after the gaming giant warned sales of its flagship Switch 2 console would fall this fiscal year and after hiking the price of the device due to rising memory costs.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/11/nintendo-stock-switch-2-price-rise-weak-sales-forecast.html

[2026-05-11 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Price caps on fuel products to remain in place for some time: finance chief

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS additional remarks from the finance minister from 10th para, new photo)By Kim Han-joo

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260511009051320

[2026-05-11 19:05 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Diesel prices to drop, gasoline to rise starting May 12

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/diesel-rollback-gasoline-price-hike-may-12-2026/

[2026-05-11 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea growth to top 2%, Kospi still has room to run: Finance Minister

Snippet: Government to sell 1 trillion won NXC stake, expects tax revenue and FX inflows

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10735515

[2026-05-11 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui tops Asia luxury retail rents, but Bond Street world’s priciest

Snippet: City’s luxury retail shows resilience with rising tourist arrivals and new store openings despite global slowdown, according to Savills

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3353134/hong-kongs-tsim-sha-tsui-tops-asia-luxury-retail-rents-bond-street-worlds-priciest?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-11 18:35 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui tops Asia luxury retail rents, but Bond Street world’s priciest

Snippet: City’s luxury retail shows resilience with rising tourist arrivals and new store openings despite global slowdown, according to Savills

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3353134/hong-kongs-tsim-sha-tsui-tops-asia-luxury-retail-rents-bond-street-worlds-priciest

[2026-05-11 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In Malaysia, ex-Proton CEO’s self-reliance sermon spurs backlash: ‘spare us’

Snippet: The man who once presided over one of Malaysia’s most heavily protected companies has told Malays to stop relying on the state

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3353135/malaysia-ex-proton-ceos-self-reliance-sermon-spurs-backlash-spare-us?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-11 18:25 UTC+10:00] [Mahathir Mohamad] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In Malaysia, ex-Proton CEO’s self-reliance sermon spurs backlash: ‘spare us’

Snippet: The man who once presided over one of Malaysia’s most heavily protected companies has told Malays to stop relying on the state

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3353135/malaysia-ex-proton-ceos-self-reliance-sermon-spurs-backlash-spare-us

[2026-05-11 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / Workplace] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Boys’ club’: Former Woolworths executive sues over alleged bullying

Snippet: A senior executive who worked at Woolworths for eight years claims she was made to work through her holidays, paid a third of a comparable male colleague’s salary, and bullied by her manager.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/workplace/boys-club-former-woolworths-executive-sues-over-alleged-bullying-20260511-p5zvp9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-11 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Trump rejects Iran peace offer, raising fears of escalation

Snippet: United States President Donald Trump branded Iran's terms for ending the Middle East war "totally unacceptable," raising the possibility of fresh conflict and sending oil prices sharply higher in early Asia trade on Monday.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/11/trump-rejects-iran-peace-offer-raising-fears-of-escalation/

[2026-05-11 18:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Magnets, rice cakes trigger Korea choking safety alert

Snippet: The Fair Trade Commission and Korea Consumer Agency issued a consumer safety alert Monday following a rise in swallowing and choking accidents involving infants and older adults.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10735463

[2026-05-11 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Federal Reserve] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US Senate expected to confirm Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair

Snippet: Warsh would succeed outgoing Fed chair Jerome Powell as Trump continues his push to influence the US central bank

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/11/senate-kevin-warsh-federal-reserve-chair

[2026-05-11 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s new duty-free access is a lifeline for South African exporters

Snippet: South African trade is pivoting to China as US tariffs bite, but Chinese industrial dominance poses a new dilemma

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353101/why-chinas-new-duty-free-access-lifeline-south-african-exporters?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-11 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s new duty-free access is a lifeline for South African exporters

Snippet: South African trade is pivoting to China as US tariffs bite, but Chinese industrial dominance poses a new dilemma

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353101/why-chinas-new-duty-free-access-lifeline-south-african-exporters

[2026-05-11 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Oil prices surge after Trump dismisses Iran offer | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/05/11/oil-prices-trump-iran-hormuz/

[2026-05-11 17:49 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Rail project axing pulls ‘economic rug’ from regions

Snippet: May 11, 2026 17:49 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/rail-project-axing-pulls-economic-rug-from-regions/

[2026-05-11 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Hynix shares jump 11%, driving KOSPI to record high

Snippet: Relentless global rush into artificial intelligence-linked semiconductor stocks continues to propel Seoul's market. (Source photos by AP and Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/hynix-shares-jump-11-driving-kospi-to-record-high

[2026-05-11 17:35 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The pain of Trump’s war could get even worse

Snippet: May 11, 2026 — 5:35pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/the-pain-of-trump-s-war-could-get-even-worse-20260508-p5zv32.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-11 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Fewer cars on Red Centre roads as drive market dries up amid rising fuel prices

Snippet: Topic:Travel and Tourism

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-11/wayside-inns-report-75-per-cent-drop-in-visitation/106665768

[2026-05-11 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asian private equity fund MBK to acquire Japanese aluminum components maker

Snippet: Asian private equity firm MBK Partners is set to acquire a Japanese aluminum components maker after it failed to buy Makino Milling Machine due to rejection by authorities.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/asian-private-equity-fund-mbk-to-acquire-japanese-aluminum-components-maker

[2026-05-11 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's SoftBank enters battery business to power AI data centers

Snippet: SoftBank plans to develop and manufacture battery cells and battery energy storage systems that will first be used for its own AI data centers.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/japan-s-softbank-enters-battery-business-to-power-ai-data-centers

[2026-05-11 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Price caps on fuel products to remain in place for some time: finance chief

Snippet: SEJONG, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Monday the temporary price caps on fuel products will remain in place for some time as the government monitors instability in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260511009000320

[2026-05-11 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The Weeknd to stage 2 Hong Kong concerts in October at Kai Tak Stadium

Snippet: K-pop girl group Babymonster also confirms concert stop at AsiaWorld-Arena early next year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353119/weeknd-stage-2-hong-kong-concerts-october-kai-tak-stadium?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-11 16:59 UTC+10:00] [After Hours Til Dawn] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The Weeknd to stage 2 Hong Kong concerts in October at Kai Tak Stadium

Snippet: K-pop girl group Babymonster also confirms concert stop at AsiaWorld-Arena early next year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353119/weeknd-stage-2-hong-kong-concerts-october-kai-tak-stadium

[2026-05-11 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: EU Prepares For 'Potential' Talks With Putin As US Slowly Reduces Troops On Continent

Snippet: A recent report in Financial Times indicates the European Union is preparing for "potential" future talks with Russia and President Vladimir Putin at a moment of extreme doubts over both US military commitments and Russia's intentions in Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/eu-prepares-potential-talks-putin-us-slowly-reduces-troops-continent

[2026-05-11 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Emaar reports 35% surge in first quarter profit despite uncertainty driven by war | The National

Snippet: Dubai property developer Emaar Properties reported a nearly 35 per cent annual increase in its first quarter profit, as property sales rose despite uncertainty driven by the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/05/11/emaar-reports-35-surge-in-first-quarter-profit-despite-uncertainty-driven-by-war/

[2026-05-11 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Rewiring the Financial System for Growth

Snippet: In the year since the Government’s flagship Leeds Reforms and Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Plan, what progress has been made in rewiring the UK’s financial system for a much-needed boost to growth? This event brings together key figures from Westminster, the financial regulators and the financial services industry to consider the impact of the Government’s financial services agenda for the country’s economic growth prospects.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/sponsored-content/rewiring-the-financial-system-for-growth/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-11 16:37 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: UK ‘to lose 163,000 jobs in 2026’ amid Iran war fallout, as oil price jumps again – business live

Snippet: Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/may/11/uk-economy-job-losses-iran-war-oil-pound-bonds-politics-starmer-live-updates

[2026-05-11 16:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul remains cautious on Hormuz vessel strike as tensions spill into politics

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/10735381

[2026-05-11 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH, Paraguay signs deals on visa waiver, diplomatic training

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Paraguay on Monday signed two agreements during the state visit of President Santiago Peña Palacios, covering cooperation in business, tourism, diplomatic training, and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/11/news/ph-paraguay-signs-deals-on-visa-waiver-diplomatic-training/2340380

[2026-05-11 16:18 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Larvotto eyes tungsten windfall at NSW gold-antimony mine

Snippet: Larvotto Resources has swung the spotlight onto tungsten at its Hillgrove gold-antimony project near Armidale in NSW, outlining a growing pipeline of high‑grade tungsten drill targets which could add a valuable third revenue stream alongside gold and antimony.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/larvotto-eyes-tungsten-windfall-at-nsw-gold-antimony-mine-20260511-p5zvrk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-11 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s marriage numbers plunge to Covid-era low as population woes deepen

Snippet: Fewer than 1.7 million couples tied the knot in the first quarter, the lowest total for the same period since lockdown-dominated 2020

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3353108/chinas-marriage-numbers-plunge-covid-era-low-population-woes-deepen?utm_source=rss_feed