Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 23:40 UTC+10:00] [Leapmotor] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hangzhou carmaker’s overseas strategy highlights how Chinese brands are leveraging idle plants to scale globally while easing trade barriers
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese shipping giants are signing long contracts and rejigging their networks, as they hedge against prolonged disruptions to global trade routes
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Cosco Shipping] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese shipping giants are signing long contracts and rejigging their networks, as they hedge against prolonged disruptions to global trade routes
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: In his preview of today's NFP report, Goldman's Delta One head wrote that "NFP almost feels like a sideshow at this point. You can argue weak labor data gives a Warsh led Fed enough cover to cut, but with oil and input inflation still elevated there’s also an argument that a weakening labor market alongside a constrained Fed is actually the more difficult combination for risk assets." With that in mind, moments ago the BLS reported that in April the
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 23:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Backers include AI-focused affiliates under third phase of China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, sources say
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 23:06 UTC+10:00] [DeepSeek] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Backers include AI-focused affiliates under third phase of China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, sources say
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: More than 65,000 business and individual customers across the UAE have availed loan deferrals, interest relief and fee waivers worth Dh6.2 billion ($1.69 billion) to offset the economic impact of the Iran war.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Wall Street may be profiting from the US and Israeli war on Iran, but short-term gains due to rising oil prices and market volatility are causing a slowdown in dealmaking – threatening its core business, market analysts have told Middle East Eye.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ABS-CBN on Thursday appealed to the public not to drag the company into an ongoing dispute involving members of the Lopez family, following reports of an alleged complaint filed before the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by lawyers of board director Federico “Piki” Lopez.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Federal Government
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Arizona Cardinals had a pretty miserable season in 2025, but things are looking up, right? Not according to the sports betting market.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Hiring was surprisingly strong in April for the second month in a row, signaling the labor market may be withstanding pressures from higher energy costs amid the Iran war for now.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on Iran war
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: A reported $125 million pocketed by an oil trader from a perfectly timed Iran-linked bet is “only the tip of the iceberg” in what appears to be a pattern of insider trading tied to key developments during the Iran war, Professor Jack Rasmus has told RT.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: A reported $125 million pocketed by an oil trader from a perfectly timed Iran-linked bet is “only the tip of the iceberg” in what appears to be a pattern of insider trading tied to key developments during the Iran war, Professor Jack Rasmus has told RT.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 22:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Porsche AG said on Friday that it planned to cut more than 500 jobs as it discontinues three subsidiaries to focus on core business.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Bill Foley, owner of the Vegas Golden Knights, poses on the red carpet before the NHL Awards, Wednesday, June 20, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, file)
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 22:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US equity futures are higher and just shy of a new record, with technology names leading futures higher ahead of April jobs report, after Trump’s assertion that the Iran ceasefire is still holding despite an exchange of weapons between the US and Iran overnight, and a deep weekly loss for oil help futures regain positive momentum.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 22:06 UTC+10:00] [Trade] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say British authorities will prioritise stable ties with Beijing under current geopolitical uncertainties
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 22:04 UTC+10:00] [Bill Yuen Chung-biu] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say British authorities will prioritise stable ties with Beijing under current geopolitical uncertainties
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Major investment banks expand market share in China, with Goldman reclaiming the revenue lead while Shengang keeps its asset crown
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 22:00 UTC+10:00] [A-share market] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Major investment banks expand market share in China, with Goldman reclaiming the revenue lead while Shengang keeps its asset crown
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 21:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The United Arab Emirates’ ruling al-Nahyan family is benefiting from tens of millions in European Union subsidies to grow crops destined for the Gulf, according to a new investigation by DeSmog.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse blog,
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Akamai's stock jumped in early trading Friday after it announced a $1.8 billion deal with an AI company and posted first-quarter earnings that were in line with estimates.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The pact promises green farming and methane emission cuts, but raises questions over payouts and corporate climate accountability
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 21:16 UTC+10:00] [Global South] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The pact promises green farming and methane emission cuts, but raises questions over payouts and corporate climate accountability
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Decrease to take effect on May 16 and comes after airline raised surcharges due to higher fuel prices as Middle East war disrupted supplies
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 21:05 UTC+10:00] [mainland China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Decrease to take effect on May 16 and comes after airline raised surcharges due to higher fuel prices as Middle East war disrupted supplies
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The European Commission on Friday told airlines that the impact of the Iran war on the jet fuel market is not severe enough to allow airlines to charge passengers a fuel hike surcharge, or to avoid compensation payments for cancelled flights. All passenger protection rules remain unchanged, the commission said.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 20:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hea Kyung on Friday visited a traditional market in central Seoul and met with merchants and shoppers as part of efforts to check on people's livelihoods.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE announced Dh180 billion ($49 billion) in cumulative offtakes over the next decade during the Make it in the Emirates summit as part of the government's push to strengthen and broaden the country's industrial base amid Iran war driven uncertainties.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing and Manila trade accusations after incident near Iroquois Reef in the Spratly Islands this week
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 20:36 UTC+10:00] [Ferdinand Marcos Jnr] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing and Manila trade accusations after incident near Iroquois Reef in the Spratly Islands this week
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Scholars urge a pivot to shared AI and EV standards and cooperation, while an upgraded China-South Korea free-trade pact is deemed vital
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Samsung Global Research China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Scholars urge a pivot to shared AI and EV standards and cooperation, while an upgraded China-South Korea free-trade pact is deemed vital
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As HKEX eyes relaunch of gold futures, experts suggest extended hours, tax breaks, and storage facilities to ensure success
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Tommy Ong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As HKEX eyes relaunch of gold futures, experts suggest extended hours, tax breaks, and storage facilities to ensure success
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The US has enjoyed dramatically larger economic growth so far this year than most other large developed countries in the world, economic data shows.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Honda Motor has been forced to revise its electric vehicle strategy, including canceling three EV model launches planned for North America. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumida)
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland youngsters reflect on ‘paid’ time spent caring for and keeping company with their parents, say it is not a panacea for tough job market
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland youngsters reflect on ‘paid’ time spent caring for and keeping company with their parents, say it is not a panacea for tough job market
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 19:53 UTC+10:00] [Vladimir Putin] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: O Kremlin endureceu drasticamente as medidas de segurança em torno do presidente russo, Vladimir Putin. O motivo seriam temores crescentes de atentados e golpes de Estado. Isso consta em um relatório de um serviço de inteligência europeu, citado pelo portal russo especializado em jornalismo investigativo Important Stories, bem como pela emissora americana CNN e pelo jornal britânico Financial Times.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Wrapping up a state visit to Botswana, Rwandan President Paul Kagame turned his attention to the country’s economic powerhouse, the Diamond Trading Company Botswana in Gaborone.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Americans looking to earn degrees at their own speed can now do so via their mobile phones after Cornerstone University tailored degree offerings in its business program to cater to students who prefer a self-paced program that can be completed on a smartphone.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Sony is the global leader in manufacturing image sensors used in smartphones, as well as in automotive and industrial applications. (Photo by Toshiki Sasazu)
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Sony is the global leader in manufacturing image sensors used in smartphones, as well as in automotive and industrial applications. (Photo by Toshiki Sasazu)
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lam will chair the board of the first entity established to accelerate development of the Northern Metropolis megaproject
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-05-08 19:21 UTC+10:00] [Development Bureau] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lam will chair the board of the first entity established to accelerate development of the Northern Metropolis megaproject
--------------------------------------------------------------------