[2026-09-15 21:09 UTC+10:00] [Changsha] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wrise Prestige accelerates mainland China expansion with new offices, AI lab

Snippet: The wealth management firm has invested HK$30 million in AI-related development as it focuses on scaling up its business on the mainland

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3367615/wrise-prestige-accelerates-mainland-china-expansion-new-offices-ai-lab

[2026-09-15 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Slavery] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: More than 1,000 women invested in companies at heart of Britain’s slave trade

Snippet: Women used profits from trafficking of enslaved Africans to secure their families’ futures, research reveals

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ng-interactive/2026/sep/15/more-than-1000-women-invested-britain-slave-trade

[2026-09-15 20:56 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Labor dangles copyright deal to lure AI giants – but with a catch

Snippet: Labor has offered AI firms open use of Australian content for training if they strike deals with enough Australian companies, in an attempt to break an impasse with tech firms wanting to invest billions.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/labor-dangles-copyright-deal-to-lure-ai-giants-but-with-a-catch-20260915-p60xjz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Bloomberg Terminal Hikes Prices As Inflation Hits Wall Street's Data Bills

Snippet: Bloomberg Terminal subscriptions will see a price hike starting Jan. 1, 2027, according to an email Bloomberg sent out early Monday.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/bloomberg-terminal-hikes-prices-inflation-hits-wall-streets-data-bills

[2026-09-15 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Flydubai fleet to cross 100 aircraft as it launches cabin retrofit programme | The National

Snippet: Dubai carrier flydubai will take delivery of 11 additional aircraft this year, pushing its fleet above 100 planes, and has also launched a new cabin retrofit programme as it expands capacity.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/09/15/flydubai-fleet-to-cross-100-aircraft-as-it-launches-cabin-retrofit-programme/

[2026-09-15 20:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Turkmenistan sign investment protection agreement

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Turkmenistan signed an investment protection agreement Tuesday, aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and providing a legal framework to protect investors from both countries, Seoul's foreign ministry said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260915010300315

[2026-09-15 20:05 UTC+10:00] [Bilateral trade] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: World Trade Organization reform failure could cost 10% of global GDP, report warns

Snippet: GENEVA, Switzerland — Failure to reform the World Trade Organization could shrink the global economy by about 10% by 2050, a new report from the international body said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/wto-could-cost-10-of-global-gdp-report-warns-tariffs-trade-economy/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-09-15 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump claims fears around AI are 'hoax' pushed by China, politicians, in call with Nvidia CEO

Snippet: US President Donald Trump called the recent developments in the artificial intelligence sector, which involve several industry leaders warning about the dangers of AI, a "hoax" during a Monday call with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-908657

[2026-09-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Lazy economy’: US$15 monthly rubbish services in China gain popularity, benefitting elderly

Snippet: Trend highlights a growing market of convenient, time-saving services for people lacking the energy for daily chores

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3367598/lazy-economy-us15-monthly-rubbish-services-china-gain-popularity-benefitting-elderly?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Lazy economy’: US$15 monthly rubbish services in China gain popularity

Snippet: Trend highlights a growing market of convenient, time-saving services for people lacking the energy for daily chores

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3367598/lazy-economy-us15-monthly-rubbish-services-china-gain-popularity-benefitting-elderly

[2026-09-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. auto market predictions for 2030: More hybrids, no Chinese entrants

Snippet: A new report casts serious doubt on whether a wave of Chinese cars and SUVs will hit the U.S. by 2030, let alone well into the next decade.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/us-auto-market-predictions-2030-john-murphy.html

[2026-09-15 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil’s next test: Saudi Arabia races to restore a key safety valve for prices

Snippet: The global oil market is running out of safety nets. Prices are unlikely to fall below $100 per barrel anytime soon, analysts said, with traders increasingly pricing in a significant loss of regional supply as Saudi Arabia scrambles to restore a crucial pipeline.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/oil-prices-saudi-arabia-east-west-pipeline-iran.html

[2026-09-15 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Failure to reform WTO could cost global economy 10% of output by 2050 | The National

Snippet: The global economy could lose as much as 10 per cent of its output by 2050 if countries fail to reform and preserve the World Trade Organisation’s multilateral trading system, the WTO has warned, as geopolitical rivalries increasingly reshape commerce.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/09/15/failure-to-reform-wto-could-cost-global-economy-10-of-output-by-2050/

[2026-09-15 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yields surge globally as inflation fears trigger bond sell-off

Snippet: Central banks around the world are under pressure to raise interest rates in the face of higher inflation. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Akira Kodaka)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/yields-surge-globally-as-inflation-fears-trigger-bond-sell-off

[2026-09-15 19:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UKMTO: Vessel struck by unknown projectile in Hormuz

Snippet: United Kingdom Maritime ​Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Tuesday that a vessel had been struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a source has told Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/ukmto-vessel-struck-unknown-projectile-hormuz

[2026-09-15 19:34 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Changing the finance minister is easier than making Indonesia investable

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/09/changing-the-finance-minister-is-easier-than-making-indonesia-investable/

[2026-09-15 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: 'Symbolic' UK sanctions on Israel aim to avoid Washington's wrath

Snippet: Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Downing Street promising to deliver change - and a break with the political and economic settlement that has prevailed in Britain since the late 1970s.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/uk-symbolic-sanctions-israel-avoid-washington-wrath

[2026-09-15 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bank lending in China ekes out small increase amid stalled consumption

Snippet: Loans reverse record contraction a month earlier but fall far short of expectations as property slump drags and deposits rise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3367599/bank-lending-china-ekes-out-small-increase-amid-stalled-consumption?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 19:27 UTC+10:00] [household credit demand] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bank lending in China ekes out small increase amid stalled consumption

Snippet: Loans reverse record contraction a month earlier but fall far short of expectations as property slump drags and deposits rise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3367599/bank-lending-china-ekes-out-small-increase-amid-stalled-consumption

[2026-09-15 19:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Head start for UAE school leavers as platform links pupils with placements | The National

Snippet: UAE school leavers are being helped to climb the career ladder early, with new platforms matching them directly to structured internships and job-shadowing placements at companies.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/15/uae-employers-hiring-fresh-graduates-school-leavers/

[2026-09-15 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Hong Kong-founded crypto exchange CoinEx to shut down

Snippet: Hong Kong-founded crypto exchange CoinEx says it is shutting down, citing a market slump and other factors. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/cryptocurrencies/hong-kong-founded-crypto-exchange-coinex-to-shut-down

[2026-09-15 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: German industry wants tougher trade action on Beijing. So why are investments in China up?

Snippet: Companies are caught between China’s growing competitive threat and its importance as a market, manufacturer and source of growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3367591/german-industry-wants-tougher-trade-action-beijing-so-why-are-investments-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 19:09 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: German industry wants tougher trade action on Beijing. So why are investments in China up?

Snippet: Companies are caught between China’s growing competitive threat and its importance as a market, manufacturer and source of growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3367591/german-industry-wants-tougher-trade-action-beijing-so-why-are-investments-china

[2026-09-15 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli settlers protest UK sanctions outside consulate in East Jerusalem

Snippet: Israeli settlers and far-right activists protested outside the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem on Monday, calling for its closure after the UK imposed sweeping sanctions on trade linked to illegal Israeli settlements.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-settlers-protest-uk-sanctions-outside-consulate-occupied-east-jerusalem

[2026-09-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Life and style] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Fast, furious and potentially fatal: why are supercars suddenly so popular?

Snippet: Once the preserve of the ultra-rich, supercars are finding new drivers through rentals, finance deals, influencer culture and the manosphere. But why would anyone want a 200mph vehicle?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/sep/15/fast-furious-and-potentially-fatal-why-are-supercars-suddenly-so-popular

[2026-09-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India scores Brics win with joint declaration despite divides

Snippet: New Delhi ‘papered over’ differences to keep the bloc focused on trade and tech priorities, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3367558/india-scores-brics-win-joint-declaration-despite-divides?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India scores Brics win with joint declaration despite divides

Snippet: New Delhi ‘papered over’ differences to keep the bloc focused on trade and tech priorities, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3367558/india-scores-brics-win-joint-declaration-despite-divides

[2026-09-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: What to watch as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before Congress

Snippet: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will appear before the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday for his annual testimony, where he will tout the success of the Iran war and rising wages for the lowest-income Americans. He will likely face questions about issues including inflation, energy prices, interest rates and the federal debt.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/scott-bessent-house-hearing-economy-midterms.html

[2026-09-15 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Syria a 'great opportunity' for everyone to benefit, Al Shara says in Dubai | The National

Snippet: Syria is becoming a “great opportunity” for other countries in the region, President Ahmad Al Shara said in Dubai on Tuesday, highlighting new emerging trade routes as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/15/syria-great-opportunity-for-everyone-to-benefit-from-al-shara-says-in-dubai/

[2026-09-15 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli tourism to Morocco begins recovery as direct flights resume, locals expect economy boost

Snippet: An estimated 20,000 Israelis will visit Morocco by the end of 2026, supporting the local economy through the tourism industry, while Morocco is "really waiting for Israeli tourists," Moroccan-Israeli tour guide Uri Attias told N12 News.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-908635

[2026-09-15 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US defense tech company Ondas buys GATE in latest Israeli company acquisition

Snippet: US defense-tech company Ondas has made another Israeli acquisition, which continues to expand its portfolio through the purchase of Israeli companies. The company announced that it is acquiring GATE Technologies Ltd., an Israeli company specializing in the development and manufacturing of smart fuzes for loitering munitions systems and drones, and which is also involved in the Iron Dome project.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-908637

[2026-09-15 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Why some people are stepping back from AI as concerns come from inside industry - explainer

Snippet: The benefits of AI are becoming more apparent, but a growing backlash is raising an urgent question: Are companies deploying systems that can mimic people, analyze private data, write code, and act online before their developers have demonstrated that those systems can be safely controlled?

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-908626

[2026-09-15 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Deadly Indonesian, Philippine ferry accidents highlight troubling trend

Snippet: An aerial view of the Virgo Transport 8 ferry that capsized in Indonesia's Java sea on Sept. 13, in this still image taken from video. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/deadly-indonesian-philippine-ferry-accidents-highlight-troubling-trend

[2026-09-15 18:39 UTC+10:00] [Alcohol] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Carney presses 10 EU countries to ratify Canada trade deal

Snippet: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged the 10 EU countries that have yet to ratify the bloc’s trade deal with Canada to do so, as he seeks closer ties with Europe after trade talks with Washington collapsed.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/mark-carney-canada-presses-10-eu-countries-to-ratify-trade-deal/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-09-15 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Abu Dhabi’s XRG seals stake in Azerbaijan’s Southern Gas Corridor | The National

Snippet: XRG, Adnoc's international energy investment unit, has completed the deal to buy a stake in the Southern Gas Corridor, which positions the Abu Dhabi company to expand operations in the Caspian region.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/09/15/abu-dhabis-xrg-seals-stake-in-azerbaijans-southern-gas-corridor/

[2026-09-15 18:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 66-to-1 competition for SK hynix-linked major in early admissions

Snippet: 13 corporate-linked programs at major universities recieve highest number of applications

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10874551

[2026-09-15 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Aussie fashion brand Cue Clothing falls into receivership

Snippet: Sydney-based fashion business Cue Clothing Co entered receivership on Tuesday afternoon.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-15/cue-clothing-veronika-maine-in-receivership/107156840

[2026-09-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese firms’ export share to reach 31% by 2035 as global expansion deepens: Goldman Sachs

Snippet: The report says the biggest opportunities favour ‘latecomers’ in fields such as robotaxis, e-commerce, surgical robots and power equipment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3367561/chinese-firms-export-share-reach-31-2035-global-expansion-deepens-goldman-sachs?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese firms’ export share to reach 31% by 2035 as global expansion deepens: Goldman Sachs

Snippet: The report says the biggest opportunities favour ‘latecomers’ in fields such as robotaxis, e-commerce, surgical robots and power equipment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3367561/chinese-firms-export-share-reach-31-2035-global-expansion-deepens-goldman-sachs

[2026-09-15 17:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) PM calls for strategic supply chains with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan for critical minerals

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with business forum with Uzbekistan; CHANGES headline, lead)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260915005951315

[2026-09-15 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong visitor arrivals hit post-pandemic monthly high in August

Snippet: August arrivals rise 6 per cent year on year to 5.46 million, while the city welcomes 36.7 million visitors in the first eight months, up 11 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367569/hong-kong-visitor-arrivals-hit-post-pandemic-monthly-high-august?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 17:34 UTC+10:00] [hong kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong visitor arrivals hit post-pandemic monthly high in August

Snippet: August arrivals rise 6 per cent year on year to 5.46 million, while the city welcomes 36.7 million visitors in the first eight months, up 11 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367569/hong-kong-visitor-arrivals-hit-post-pandemic-monthly-high-august

[2026-09-15 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: MediaTek says new AI phone chip reduces memory use amid supply crunch

Snippet: MediaTek says its latest premium smartphone chip, the Dimensity 9600 Pro, pictured, enhances AI computing. (Photo by Cheng Ting-Fang)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/mediatek-says-new-ai-phone-chip-reduces-memory-use-amid-supply-crunch

[2026-09-15 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesian finance minister found out about his firing in mid-meeting phone call

Snippet: Purbaya ⁠Yudhi Sadewa said he was ‘upset’ over losing the top finance job, a move that also surprised markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3367568/indonesian-finance-minister-found-out-about-his-firing-mid-meeting-phone-call?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 17:31 UTC+10:00] [Fitch] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesian finance minister found out about his firing in mid-meeting phone call

Snippet: Purbaya ⁠Yudhi Sadewa said he was ‘upset’ over losing the top finance job, a move that also surprised markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3367568/indonesian-finance-minister-found-out-about-his-firing-mid-meeting-phone-call

[2026-09-15 17:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean won weakens against U.S. dollar amid surging bond yields

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won sharply weakened against the U.S. dollar Tuesday, as U.S. Treasury yields surged on inflation concerns led by higher oil prices.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260915008000320

[2026-09-15 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s employment outlook rebounds sharply to 14% in fourth quarter

Snippet: Firms looking to hire after previous quarter’s slump as city’s economic environment improves, according to survey by ManpowerGroup

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367564/hong-kongs-employment-outlook-rebounds-sharply-14-fourth-quarter?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 17:19 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s employment outlook rebounds sharply to 14% in fourth quarter

Snippet: Firms looking to hire after previous quarter’s slump as city’s economic environment improves, according to survey by ManpowerGroup

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367564/hong-kongs-employment-outlook-rebounds-sharply-14-fourth-quarter

[2026-09-15 17:09 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Australian minister says Canberra ‘on the same page’ as Ottowa on closer EU ties

Snippet: SYDNEY – An Australian minister said on Tuesday the country is aligned with Canada’s attempt to seek deeper ties with the European Union, amid Ottowa’s escalating trade war with Washington.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/15/world/politics/australia-canada-eu-alliance/

[2026-09-15 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. seeks to seize $61 million of crypto it claims are proceeds from Iranian petroleum sales to Chinese buyers

Snippet: The U.S. has filed a civil forfeiture complaint against $61 million in cryptocurrency that it alleges proceeds from black-market sales of sanctioned Iranian crude oil and petroleum products.The complaint, brought by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, alleged Tehran used a network of cryptocurrency actors in China and elsewhere to launder more than $1.5 billion in illicit oil money intended to benefit the Iranian military and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/us-attorney-crypto-tether-iran-china-.html