Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-12 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Japan Association for the Promotion of International Trade] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prominent backchannel figure who served as Japanese chief cabinet secretary was reportedly planning trip to ease bilateral tensions
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[2026-06-12 11:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's Hanmi Semiconductor Co. said in a regulatory filing Friday that it is seeking to acquire 50 billion won ($32.9 million) worth of shares in SpaceX, ahead of the US space company's stock market debut.
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[2026-06-12 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Hanmi Semiconductor Co. said in a regulatory filing Friday that it is seeking to acquire 50 billion won (US$32.9 million) worth of shares in SpaceX, ahead of the U.S. space company's stock market debut.
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[2026-06-12 11:45 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Political lobbyists and corporate representatives with privileged access to Parliament House will be publicly identified under a major overhaul of the parliamentary pass system, ending decades of secrecy around who can roam the building’s private corridors.
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[2026-06-12 11:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ transition toward large-scale renewable energy gained fresh momentum on last Monday, June 8, as a high-level Norwegian offshore wind delegation launched a Southeast Asian tour here to help build the country’s maritime energy capabilities.
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[2026-06-12 11:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's antitrust watchdog on Friday approved NS Shopping Co.'s takeover of the compact-format supermarket chain Homeplus Express, saying the deal is unlikely to hinder fair competition in the market.
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[2026-06-12 11:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Pretoria, South Africa – As global sentiment towards Africa turns sharply pessimistic, with aid cuts, foreign investment retreating, and governance scores stagnating, one structural fact remains: the continent is becoming demographically unavoidable.
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[2026-06-12 11:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Bank of Korea Gov. Shin Hyun-song on Friday reiterated the need to raise the key rate at an upcoming monetary policy meeting to ease mounting inflation pressure stemming from the prolonged Middle East war.
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[2026-06-12 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Whether consumers are ordering from Uber Eats or DoorDash, delivery costs before tips now average roughly $8 to $10 per order. Add in the tip, and the basic meal for one at Chipotle, such as a burrito bowl, moves into unaffordable territory for many working-class folks. The result is that food delivery, once pitched as a mass-market convenience, is increasingly looking like a discretionary luxury.
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[2026-06-12 11:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea is feared to face higher consumer prices and a slower job market due to the fallout from the Middle East war, the finance ministry said Friday.
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[2026-06-12 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's procurement agency said Friday it has agreed to bolster bilateral exchanges with the International Trade Centre (ITC) as part of efforts to expand cooperation in global public procurement.
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[2026-06-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Shin Hyun-song on Friday reiterated the need to raise the key rate at an upcoming monetary policy meeting to ease mounting inflation pressure stemming from the prolonged Middle East war.
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[2026-06-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is feared to face higher consumer prices and a slower job market due to the fallout from the Middle East war, the finance ministry said Friday.
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[2026-06-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's antitrust watchdog on Friday approved NS Shopping Co.'s takeover of the compact-format supermarket chain Homeplus Express, saying the deal is unlikely to hinder fair competition in the market.
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[2026-06-12 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With more visitors seeking outdoor experiences in Hong Kong, how do authorities protect the landscapes they are promoting?
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[2026-06-12 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With more visitors seeking outdoor experiences in Hong Kong, how do authorities protect the landscapes they are promoting?
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[2026-06-12 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-06-12 10:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Friday activated a buy-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the index spiked sharply on hopes for an end to the Middle East conflict.
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[2026-06-12 10:07 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Retail billionaire Brett Blundy has lost his bid to gain control of Victoria Secret’s board after fellow investors rejected his proposals at a shareholder meeting this morning.
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[2026-06-12 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Rex Widerstrom via The Epoch Times,
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[2026-06-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite subsidy cuts, electric vehicles reached a new sales milestone in mainland China as petrol-powered rivals continued to lose ground
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[2026-06-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [EV adoption] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite subsidy cuts, electric vehicles reached a new sales milestone in mainland China as petrol-powered rivals continued to lose ground
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[2026-06-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Seven Chinese ports including Hong Kong ranked among the world’s top 10 in the report, which tracks how quickly trade hubs process ships
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[2026-06-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Ningbo] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Seven Chinese ports including Hong Kong ranked among the world’s top 10 in the report, which tracks how quickly trade hubs process ships
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[2026-06-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-12 09:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- The government remains vigilant over recent inflation and labor market trends in the wake of the Middle East war and will make proactive efforts to shield people's livelihoods from the fallout of the geopolitical crisis, the finance minister said Friday.
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[2026-06-12 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Developers ‘no longer relying on discounted pricing to drive sales’, with popular projects recording double-digit increases, JLL says
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[2026-06-12 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Developers ‘no longer relying on discounted pricing to drive sales’, with popular projects recording double-digit increases, JLL says
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[2026-06-12 08:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-06-12 08:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Chicago White Sox right fielder Derek Hill (25) catches a fly ball hit by Minnesota Twins’ Tristan Gray during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
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[2026-06-12 08:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-06-12 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Korea's semiconductor future cannot be built on capital-centric thinking: Investment decisions should be free from political influence
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[2026-06-12 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Rental affordability remains far superior to mortgage affordability, with the U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate trending around 6.5% in early June. With home prices still at record highs, last week's housing report showing sellers pulling listings at a near-record pace as buyers balk at prices is yet another warning sign that the frozen housing market remains well intact.
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[2026-06-12 07:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-06-12 07:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: In Japan, only around 20% of Burger King locations are franchises, far lower than other fast-food rivals. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)
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[2026-06-12 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa said his company was able to cut development times sharply, largely with AI and other digital tools. (Photo by Marie Yoshimura)
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[2026-06-12 07:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Argentine President Javier Milei arrives at the Cathedral for a Te Deum to celebrate the anniversary of the May Revolution, which marked the beginning of the country’s independence from Spain, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)
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[2026-06-12 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MILAN, Italy — Carbon dioxide removal experts have sounded the alarm in Milan this week over a shortfall in research and investment in the nascent sector viewed as essential for mitigating climate change.
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[2026-06-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Securities companies in South Korea saw their net profit soar 77 percent in the first quarter of the year largely due to increased commission income from the sharp increase in stock trading, data showed Friday.
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[2026-06-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Morocco have agreed to work to swiftly begin negotiations for a bilateral comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) in a bid to expand trade and industrial cooperation between the two countries, Seoul's trade ministry said Friday.
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[2026-06-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Kyrgyzstan held their inaugural trade-investment cooperation committee Friday to discuss ways to expand trade and cooperation in critical minerals and various industries, Seoul's trade ministry said.
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[2026-06-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: June 12, 2026 07:00 | News
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[2026-06-12 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have acquired offensive tackle Wanya Morris and a seventh-round pick from the Kansas City Chiefs for a sixth-round selection in next year’s draft, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press on Thursday.
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[2026-06-12 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-06-12 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has unveiled a proposed framework for prediction markets that would prohibit contracts tied to violent or harmful events, including terrorism, war, and political assassinations, while largely preserving sports-based markets, according to Bloomberg.
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[2026-06-12 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: U.S. stocks rallied to their best day in two months, and oil prices fell after President Donald Trump called off his threat to bomb Iran in the evening. That raised hopes Thursday for a potential deal to get the global flow of oil going again.
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[2026-06-12 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-06-12 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese companies fall behind their international peers in terms of female representation on boards. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
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[2026-06-12 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese minister Ryosei Akazawa, left, and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick have held talks on Japan investing in American nuclear power. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
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[2026-06-12 05:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: SpaceX has said shares should sell to the public for at least $135 (£100) when it becomes a publicly traded company on Friday, in what is expected to be the highest-value stock listing in history.
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