Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-09 12:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid lower domestic fuel prices and weak domestic demand, the national consumer price index rose 0.5 per cent last month
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[2026-08-09 12:54 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid lower domestic fuel prices and weak domestic demand, the national consumer price index rose 0.5 per cent last month
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[2026-08-09 12:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Economic instability in Korea, normalized singlehood in Japan and material pressures in China, push young people away from romance
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[2026-08-09 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Chris Macintosh via InternationalMan.com,
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[2026-08-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A Patriot missile mobile launcher is displayed outside the Fort Sill Army Post near Lawton, Okla., on March 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Sean Murphy, File)
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[2026-08-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: August 9, 2026 12:00 | News
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[2026-08-09 11:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-09 11:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: About seven out of 10 South Koreans regard having at least two children as ideal but many end up having just one due to financial burdens and other factors, a study showed Sunday.
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[2026-08-09 11:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Colombia entered a new political chapter as Trump-backed President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn into office Friday, pledging to reverse much of former President Gustavo Petro's nation-killing socialist agenda and to restore law and order, a free market economy, and relations with the United States.
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[2026-08-09 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-09 11:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: PARIS (AFP) -- FIFA on Saturday condemned "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the world game's governing body and its president Gianni Infantino as the controversy over his now shelved private investment plan rumbles on.
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[2026-08-09 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- About seven out of 10 South Koreans regard having at least two children as ideal but many end up having just one due to financial burdens and other factors, a study showed Sunday.
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[2026-08-09 10:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PARIS, France — FIFA on Saturday condemned "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the world game's governing body and its president Gianni Infantino as the controversy over his now shelved private investment plan rumbles on.
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[2026-08-09 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Filmmaker Stephen Chow's latest hit in China, "Kung Fu Soccer," has stirred up debate over its derivative content amid its international rollout. (Photo by Anne Chan)
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[2026-08-09 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From high-profile football to world fencing action, major events are serving up real social and economic rewards
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[2026-08-09 09:15 UTC+10:00] [AsiaWorld-Expo] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From high-profile football to world fencing action, major events are serving up real social and economic rewards
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[2026-08-09 08:44 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Washington – U.S. House Democrats preparing for a possible return to power are developing a broad investigative strategy targeting companies and financial firms surrounding President Donald Trump, instead of trying to impeach him immediately, according to four people familiar with the discussions.
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[2026-08-09 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s rigid visa points system and strict sponsorship rules frustrate young expats, but most are still undeterred in their job search
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[2026-08-09 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s rigid visa points system and strict sponsorship rules frustrate young expats, but most are still undeterred in their job search
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[2026-08-09 07:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two-day ceremony in Kano State was aimed at people who, for financial reasons, would otherwise struggle to afford a wedding
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[2026-08-09 07:50 UTC+10:00] [Kwara State] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two-day ceremony in Kano State was aimed at people who, for financial reasons, would otherwise struggle to afford a wedding
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[2026-08-09 07:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Gianni Infantino apologised for the Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal, but now it seems to be business as usual for the Fifa president
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[2026-08-09 06:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-09 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Gig economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Exclusive: Workers’ rights experts raise ‘alarm bells’ over app requiring ABNs for jobs they say lack worker autonomy
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[2026-08-09 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Nearly 300 publicly owned sites worth more than $1.39 billion could be sold on the private market through the Minns government’s surplus land audit, confidential documents have revealed.
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[2026-08-09 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Serbia and Ukraine have agreed to deepen economic cooperation, with both sides pledging to finalise a long-stalled free trade agreement by the end of the year as Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic hosted his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in Belgrade.
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[2026-08-09 02:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-09 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Despite the bluster from Iranian officials on social media, it should come as no surprise that the country is not doing well economically. From the beginning of the conflict to current day, Iran has been dealt an estimated $270 billion to $300 billion in total damage due to a steady barrage of strikes, including numerous infrastructure targets from bridges, highways, railways, airports, etc.
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[2026-08-09 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-09 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: DAILY active users were up 14.5 percent. Daily disbursements rose 36.7 percent. Searches for “free health insurance” spiked 684 percent. Those were the figures GCash and YouTube put on the record for the GLoan campaign, “Loan Song Syndrome,” which won Best of Philippines and Masters of Media at the YouTube Works Awards Philippines 2026.
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[2026-08-09 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A high-level consultative advisory council of the government is pushing for the passage 33 priority measures that would lower the cost of living, improve public services, expand economic opportunities, and strengthen the country’s long-term growth and resilience, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said on Friday.
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[2026-08-09 01:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., Mizuho Bank and MUFG Bank are trying to prepare for a sudden surge in demand for dollar funding. (Source photos by Nikkei)
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[2026-08-09 01:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., Mizuho Bank and MUFG Bank are trying to prepare for a sudden surge in demand for dollar funding. (Source photos by Nikkei)
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[2026-08-09 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Collateralized loan obligations may become the next big push in the exchange-traded fund industry.
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[2026-08-09 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-09 00:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-09 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile about 33km off the coast of Khasab, Oman, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) centre said, citing a verified source.
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[2026-08-09 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A California unemployment benefits form is shown Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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[2026-08-08 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: US House Democrats preparing for a possible return to power are developing a broad investigative strategy targeting companies and financial firms surrounding President Donald Trump, instead of trying to impeach him immediately, according to four people familiar with the discussions.
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[2026-08-08 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: As consumers look for ways to strengthen their financial footing, a new trend is gaining steam on social media — and, for once, it doesn't involve buying anything.
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[2026-08-08 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Food & drink industry] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The elderflower drink is enjoying explosive growth, with Campari, Sarti Rosa and limoncello varieties also taking off
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[2026-08-08 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Building on our investment theme that the US military is racing to harden its bases with counter-drone systems capable of defeating Group 1-3 drones, and potentially Group 4 threats, Bloomberg reported late in Friday's US cash session that the Army plans to purchase at least $400 million of AeroVironment's counter-drone laser systems, citing a person familiar with the deal.
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[2026-08-08 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Thousands of satellites are circling the Earth, and when they die, they don't just disappear. Neither do the rockets that put them there.
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[2026-08-08 21:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Flights linking Hong Kong with mainland China, Taiwan and Japan cancelled, while Okinawa travellers and businesses count the cost
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[2026-08-08 21:25 UTC+10:00] [Central Okinawa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Flights linking Hong Kong with mainland China, Taiwan and Japan cancelled, while Okinawa travellers and businesses count the cost
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[2026-08-08 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Many employers are themselves out of work or facing pay cuts or pay freezes,’ group representative says
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[2026-08-08 20:55 UTC+10:00] [foreign domestic helpers] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Many employers are themselves out of work or facing pay cuts or pay freezes,’ group representative says
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[2026-08-08 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The foreign investments can help Chinese companies grow and compete on the global stage, according to Citic Securities
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[2026-08-08 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The foreign investments can help Chinese companies grow and compete on the global stage, according to Citic Securities
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[2026-08-08 19:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOR today’s entrepreneurs, consultants, freelancers and growing businesses, success is no longer defined by having a large office with a long-term lease.
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