[2026-05-07 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The lure of deglobalisation is getting stronger – but the world must resist it | The National

Snippet: The Iran war is the latest link in a chain of crises that is strengthening the world’s deglobalisation coalition. In an effort to secure supply chains and detach themselves from the economies of hostile states, a number of nations around the world are straining every sinew to localise production. While this is an understandable response to the trauma caused by shocks such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war, countries must be careful not to swing the pendulum too

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/05/07/globalisation-deglobalisation-adam-smith-economics-technology-prosperity-war-pandemic-protectionism-donald-trump/

[2026-05-07 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Anduril seeks to expand partnerships with S. Korea in AI-driven defense platforms

Snippet: SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- U.S. defense tech firm Anduril Industries Inc. said Thursday it plans to expand partnerships with South Korean defense companies by combining its artificial intelligence (AI) platform with the country's advanced manufacturing capabilities across various weapons systems.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260507008600320

[2026-05-07 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Emirates airline posts record $5.4bn annual profit on strong demand | The National

Snippet: Dubai's Emirates airline has posted a record annual profit as strong demand pushed up revenue despite the war affecting the last month of the fiscal year.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/05/07/emirates-airline/

[2026-05-07 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Emirates airline posts record $5.4bn annual profit on strong demand | The National

Snippet: Dubai's Emirates airline has posted a record annual profit as strong demand has pushed up revenue despite the war affecting the last month of the fiscal year.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/05/07/emirates-airline/

[2026-05-07 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Creditors up Yeochun NCC's L/C to US$300 mln for naphtha import

Snippet: SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- Creditors of Yeochun NCC, a major producer of ethylene products in the country, decided to raise the upper limit of the company's letter of credit (L/C) to US$300 million, to help secure naphtha supplies, the financial regulator said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260507008500320

[2026-05-07 16:28 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Lindian powers towards rare earths production lift off in Malawi

Snippet: Lindian Resources looks to be charging towards the finish line at its world-class Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi, with the company on schedule to hit first production in the final quarter of this year.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/lindian-powers-towards-rare-earths-production-lift-off-in-malawi-20260507-p5zuu1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-07 16:28 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Have you seen the share price!?’ Controversial AI founder slams short attack

Snippet: Sharon AI’s controversial boss James Manning had a brutal response to a damning report that has raised questions about his business conduct, as well as the deals that have created the billion-dollar company he founded just two years ago: “Have you seen the share price today!?”

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/have-you-seen-the-share-price-controversial-ai-founder-slams-short-attack-20260507-p5zuoy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-07 16:27 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Points! Status! Virgin, Qantas woo travellers with loyalty deals

Snippet: Qantas and Virgin Australia have started a new front in their battle for customers, with both airlines sweetening incentives for passengers to book domestic flights as the cost-of-living crisis dampens consumer appetite for spending.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/points-status-virgin-qantas-woo-travellers-with-loyalty-deals-20260507-p5zunn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-07 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Australia unveils gas reservation system aimed at lowering domestic prices

Snippet: Ichthys LNG Storage Tanks are photographed in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on Feb 19, 2025. (Photo by Hirofumi Matsuo)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/australia-unveils-gas-reservation-system-aimed-at-lowering-domestic-prices

[2026-05-07 16:22 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Age

Title: Thick, shallow gold extends Pacgold pit in South Australia

Snippet: Pacgold has hit a brace of broad, shallow gold intersections both inside and outside the defined resource model at its Vertigo deposit in South Australia, potentially paving the way for a resource upgrade and an expanded open-pit at the producing asset.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/thick-shallow-gold-extends-pacgold-pit-in-south-australia-20260507-p5zutv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-07 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH Coast Guard challenges illegal Chinese research activities in economic zone

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said it challenged illegal Chinese marine scientific research (MSR) activities and the continued swarming of Chinese maritime militia vessels in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) during a maritime domain awareness (MDA) flight on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/07/news/ph-coast-guard-challenges-illegal-chinese-research-activities-in-economic-zone/2338019

[2026-05-07 16:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea, China business leaders urge closer economic cooperation in strategic industries

Snippet: South Korean and Chinese business leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in strategic industries such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors and batteries at a forum in Shanghai on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733041

[2026-05-07 16:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea, Japan hold upgraded bilateral security dialogue amid North Korea, Middle East concerns

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/10733035

[2026-05-07 16:14 UTC+10:00] [Shell] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Climate campaigners attack Shell over ‘windfall’ profits from Iran war

Snippet: Firm benefits from conflict to rake in $6.9bn as higher energy prices turbocharge profits

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/07/climate-campaigners-attack-shell-over-windfall-profits-from-iran-war

[2026-05-07 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Norway's central bank raises interest rates to curb inflation; European stocks edge higher

Snippet: European stocks opened slightly higher on Thursday as investors await the outcome of reports that Washington and Tehran are nearing an agreement to end the war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/07/european-stocks-investors-await-peace-proposal-outcome-markets.html

[2026-05-07 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Big-spending WA budget offers cost-of-living relief, $100 fuel handout

Snippet: WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti says the 2026 budget focuses on housing, health and economic infrastructure. (ABC News: Cason Ho)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-07/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-wa-budget/106643494

[2026-05-07 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Is It Time For Von Der Leyen To Go?

Snippet: Amidst continued fears regarding Putin attacking beyond Ukraine and economic uncertainty caused by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Brussels is reportedly beginning to grumble, i.e., look for someone to blame and remove.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/it-time-von-der-leyen-go

[2026-05-07 15:48 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Private health care. Why community ratings are failing the young

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/private-health-care-why-community-ratings-are-failing-the-young/

[2026-05-07 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE business delegation in Syria to discuss rebuild with Al Shara | The National

Snippet: Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara on Wednesday received an Emirati economic delegation led by businessman and real estate developer Mohamed Alabbar to discuss investment opportunities.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/07/uae-business-delegation-in-syria-to-discuss-rebuild-with-al-shara/

[2026-05-07 15:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai Mobis to complete full EV powertrain lineup this year

Snippet: Hyundai Mobis said Thursday it had developed its own 160-kilowatt power electric system for mass-market electric vehicles.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10732957

[2026-05-07 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea calls for int'l community to jointly respond to the spread of trade restrictions at WTO meeting

Snippet: SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has called on the international community to jointly respond to the recent spread of trade restrictive measures by major economies in a high-level meeting of World Trade Organization (WTO) member nations, the trade ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260507007300320

[2026-05-07 15:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Moonlight delivers 450m strike boost to Qld gold system

Snippet: Phase two reverse circulation (RC) drilling at Moonlight Resources’ Leo Grande prospect has extended the gold footprint by a massive 450m along the Leo Grande shear zone within its Clermont project, 15 kilometres west of Clermont in Queensland.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/moonlight-delivers-450m-strike-boost-to-qld-gold-system-20260507-p5zurt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-07 15:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bithumb signs Vietnam crypto exchange deal with SSID

Snippet: Bithumb eyes Vietnam crypto market

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10732920

[2026-05-07 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Major securities firms urged to extend risk capital supply

Snippet: SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- The country's financial regulator said Thursday that major securities firms need to extend their support to high-risk but promising companies as part of their ongoing effort to bolster productive financing.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260507003400320

[2026-05-07 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: A nickel and dime pioneer went broke. That’s not good news

Snippet: Like a leash implies a dog, an airline ticket implies a seat on a plane. Not so with America’s Spirit Airlines. Its “seats” were really stress position devices, designed to hold customers knees near their faces with no more padding for their backs than a public bus shelter bench.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/a-nickel-and-dime-pioneer-went-broke-that-s-not-good-news-20260506-p5zue0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-07 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Former Etihad boss says ‘disappointed’ in European carriers using war to question Gulf model | The National

Snippet: Former Etihad Airways boss James Hogan has dismissed criticism by European carriers of the Gulf aviation model amid war-related disruption, saying regional airlines will bounce back soon.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/05/07/former-etihad-boss-says-disappointed-in-european-carriers-using-war-to-question-gulf-model/

[2026-05-07 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong sharpens commodities hub ambitions with mediation and yuan push

Snippet: Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po sees “clear room” for more yuan-denominated commodities products as Hong Kong explores mediation role

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3352703/hong-kong-sharpens-commodities-hub-ambitions-mediation-and-yuan-push?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-07 14:54 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong sharpens commodities hub ambitions with mediation and yuan push

Snippet: Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po sees “clear room” for more yuan-denominated commodities products as Hong Kong explores mediation role

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3352703/hong-kong-sharpens-commodities-hub-ambitions-mediation-and-yuan-push

[2026-05-07 14:54 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Rupiah’s fall shows old emerging-market playbook no longer works

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/rupiahs-fall-shows-old-emerging-market-playbook-no-longer-works/

[2026-05-07 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: MediaTek launches Taiwan's most advanced data center to maintain AI edge

Snippet: MediaTek took the wraps off its immersion-cooled AI data center on Thursday, with Taiwan's Gigabyte assembling its servers and key hardware coming from Intel and AMD. (Photo by Cheng Ting-Fang)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/mediatek-launches-taiwan-s-most-advanced-data-center-to-maintain-ai-edge

[2026-05-07 14:44 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: SpaceX IPO gives Musk sweeping power and curbs shareholder rights

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/features/spacex-initial-public-offering-analysis/

[2026-05-07 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Gas bills 'no longer hostage' to international market under new laws to drop price

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-07/east-coast-gas-reservation-policy-announced-to-avert-shortages/106651532

[2026-05-07 14:24 UTC+10:00] [AFL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Change in Sportsbet policy engulfs AFL identities amid scrutiny of gambling links

Snippet: Spotlight falls on those who have roles with wagering companies

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/may/07/sportsbet-policy-change-rules-afl-gambling

[2026-05-07 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: AI threatens India's software exporters and the middle class it built

Snippet: The arrival of artificial intelligence is threatening the core business model of manpower-based billing, as clients now gravitate towards rewarding impact over input. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/ai-threatens-india-s-software-exporters-and-the-middle-class-it-built

[2026-05-07 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Popular Italian food brand accused of ‘tomato fraud’ in new lawsuit

Snippet: It’s a canned conspiracy.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/business/popular-italian-food-brand-accused-of-tomato-fraud-in-new-lawsuit/

[2026-05-07 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Stock market investment gains still being funneled into real estate: BOK report

Snippet: SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea (BOK) on Thursday assessed that investors are funneling their positive returns from stock investment into the local property market instead of on consumption.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260507005700320

[2026-05-07 13:51 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Dalaroo nears final Govt sign-off for giant Greenland minerals hunt

Snippet: Dalaroo Metals is sitting on the verge of a major land grab at its Blue Lagoon project in southern Greenland, with applications for three fresh exploration licences now entering the final approval stretch.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/dalaroo-nears-final-govt-sign-off-for-giant-greenland-minerals-hunt-20260507-p5zuqj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-07 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese household appliance maker Midea seeks US$2.2 billion from convertible bond sale

Snippet: Midea looks to tap into the debt market to fund its overseas expansion and boost offshore liquidity amid rising sentiment on the stock.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352697/chinese-household-appliance-maker-midea-seeks-us22-billion-convertible-bond-sale?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-07 13:49 UTC+10:00] [Midea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese household appliance maker Midea seeks US$2.2 billion from convertible bond sale

Snippet: Midea looks to tap into the debt market to fund its overseas expansion and boost offshore liquidity amid rising sentiment on the stock.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352697/chinese-household-appliance-maker-midea-seeks-us22-billion-convertible-bond-sale

[2026-05-07 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Texas shopping mall shooter allegedly killed 2, injured 3 in revenge plot against business partners for ‘taking his money’: court docs

Snippet: A twisted Texas man allegedly gunned down two people and injured three others in a botched murder-suicide plot against his business partners, court documents revealed.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/us-news/texas-shopping-mall-shooter-allegedly-killed-2-injured-3-in-revenge-plot-against-business-partners-for-taking-his-money-court-docs/

[2026-05-07 13:34 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Premier1 uncovers emerging large-scale WA gold-base metal corridor

Snippet: Premier1 Lithium has unveiled solid gold results from the latest drilling at its Yalgoo gold project in Western Australia, delivering high-grade hits while also revealing a compelling geochemical signature pointing to a potentially different style of discovery.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/premier1-uncovers-emerging-large-scale-wa-gold-base-metal-corridor-20260507-p5zuqg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-07 13:11 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Gas companies will be forced to set aside local supply under major Labor shakeup

Snippet: Albanese government announces east coast gas reservation policy, which will require producers to set aside 20% of export volumes

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/07/gas-companies-forced-to-set-aside-local-supply-under-major-labor-shakeup

[2026-05-07 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asean continues to pursue economic cooperation amid global uncertainties

Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) widens its economic push as the region accelerates efforts to integrate micro, small and medium enterprises into global value chains while pursuing energy security reforms and a unified digital economy framework in Southeast Asia.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/07/regions/asean-continues-to-pursue-economic-cooperation-amid-global-uncertainties/2337901

[2026-05-07 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: How Iran war has dented demand for gold jewellery | The National

Snippet: Global demand for gold jewellery fell in the first quarter of 2026, tumbling from record highs as the precious metal comes under pressure amid uncertainty caused by the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/05/07/how-iran-war-has-dented-demand-for-gold-jewellery/

[2026-05-07 12:51 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: WA biotech duo takes aim at diabetes beyond Ozempic

Snippet: GLP-1 receptor agonists, the science behind Ozempic and its cousins, have become one of the most talked-about medical breakthroughs of the past decade, reshaping how the world thinks about diabetes and obesity. The numbers are extraordinary, the headlines relentless and the share prices of the companies making them have reflected both.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/wa-biotech-duo-takes-aim-at-diabetes-beyond-ozempic-20260507-p5zupr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-07 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Samsung halts all home appliance sales in China as pivot to AI accelerates

Snippet: The South Korean firm had seen its market share in mainland China dwindle amid intense competition from a slew of domestic rivals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3352690/samsung-halts-all-home-appliance-sales-china-pivot-ai-accelerates?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-07 12:48 UTC+10:00] [Samsung Electronics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Samsung halts all home appliance sales in China as pivot to AI accelerates

Snippet: The South Korean firm had seen its market share in mainland China dwindle amid intense competition from a slew of domestic rivals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3352690/samsung-halts-all-home-appliance-sales-china-pivot-ai-accelerates

[2026-05-07 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SoftBank shares surge over 16% as Japan tech stock-fueled rally lifts Nikkei 225 to record highs

Snippet: Shares in Japanese tech-focused investment giant SoftBank Group soared 16.5% Thursday, amid a broader tech-fueled rally that saw Japan's Nikkei 225 surge to record highs.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/07/japan-softbank-tech-shares-nikkei-to-record-high.html

[2026-05-07 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Malaysia grapples with securing real-time payments in the AI era

Snippet: QR payments in Malaysia surged to about 3.48 billion in 2024, up from 109 million five years earlier, a more than thirtyfold increase. They remain on the rise. © Visa Malaysia

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/malaysia-grapples-with-securing-real-time-payments-in-the-ai-era

[2026-05-07 12:32 UTC+10:00] [Hang Seng Index] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hang Seng crosses 26,500 as Hong Kong stocks rally on easing Middle East fears

Snippet: Alibaba and Baidu lead gains after softer crude prices and overnight advance in US equities boost market sentiment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3352687/hong-kong-stocks-cross-26500-easing-middle-east-concerns