Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-07-28 04:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Xi and Lula agree to fast track Mercosur trade talks, endorsing a deal Brasilia fought to bury when Uruguay first proposed it
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[2026-07-28 04:46 UTC+10:00] [Bab el-Mandeb] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Xi and Lula agree to fast track Mercosur trade talks, endorsing a deal Brasilia fought to bury when Uruguay first proposed it
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[2026-07-28 04:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Tue 28 Jul 2026 at 4:46am
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[2026-07-28 04:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Relations are strained after Trump suddenly announced 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods entering America
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[2026-07-28 04:34 UTC+10:00] [Canada] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Relations are strained after Trump suddenly announced 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods entering America
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[2026-07-28 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Personal Finance
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[2026-07-28 04:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more comments in last 4 paras; ADDS photos)By Park Boram
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[2026-07-28 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: As of early Monday cash trading in New York, SpaceX shares were hovering near an all-time low of $110.21 after briefly dipping into the $108 handle. The rocket/AI company bonds have also come under pressure, leaving investors searching for signs of where the post-IPO selloff might finally find a proper floor.
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[2026-07-28 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-07-28 03:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: BRASILIA, July 27 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said he and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva agreed Monday that a trade pact between South Korea and the South American trade bloc Mercosur should not be delayed any further.
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[2026-07-28 03:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claimed on Friday that the company is currently working with artificial intelligence models at "the singularity point," which represents the moment when AI becomes better at generating results than humans can.
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[2026-07-28 02:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: CATL's broad range of vehicle batteries includes those designed for longer ranges and low-cost models with long lifespans and short charging times. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
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[2026-07-28 02:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Brookfield has raised about $2 billion from the Public Investment Fund and other investors for a private equity fund that will invest in companies in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund said on Monday.
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[2026-07-28 02:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-07-28 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s proposal to raise the annual income tax exemption threshold will provide relief to Filipinos dealing with high prices but at the same time pressure the government’s finances, analysts and economists said.
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[2026-07-28 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-07-28 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEN. Bong Go has filed Senate Bill 2325, seeking to designate Mati Airport in Davao Oriental as the official alternate airport to the Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City, saying the measure will help address the growing demand for air travel while boosting tourism, trade and regional development in Mindanao.
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[2026-07-28 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SUN Life Financial-Philippines Foundation Inc. (Sun Life Foundation) continues to uphold its commitment to building disaster resilience with a P1 million donation to World Vision Philippines, bolstering the organization’s disaster response program.
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[2026-07-28 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WHEN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stepped up to the podium at the Batasang Pambansa yesterday (July 27) for his fifth State of the Nation Address (this column was being written before he made the address), he would have been doing something no SONA of his has had to do before: speak to a country that has stopped taking his word at face value.
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[2026-07-28 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WHENEVER people, Filipinos and foreigners alike, speak of the most beautifully master-planned development in the Philippines, the Bonifacio Global City immediately comes to mind. This city is walkable, safe, smart and complete with the infrastructure, business and commercial spaces and institutions that a family would enjoy. Even for people with disabilities (PWDs), the city was accessible.
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[2026-07-28 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-28 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-28 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-28 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-28 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-28 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-28 01:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Labubu seller Pop Mart, Luckin Coffee and ice cream chain Mixue are among the Chinese brands making forays into New York. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
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[2026-07-28 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The new cruise ship will operate alongside the Asuka III (pictured), which went into service in 2025. (Photo by Nikkei)
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[2026-07-28 01:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-07-28 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Investors looking to wager on stocks such as SpaceX and Micron Technology now have a new tool: single-stock futures that trade for nearly 24 hours a day.
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[2026-07-28 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Qantas] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: In his memoir the former Qantas chief executive denies using the lounge as a tool to influence politicians
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[2026-07-28 00:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The use of goodwill amortization in Japan's accounting standards sets the country apart from other major economies. (Photo by Shugo Tamura)
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[2026-07-28 00:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Before we look at the week ahead, a quick look at the main event that defines the market this Monday morning: after 13 consecutive nights of US strikes aimed at degrading Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping, Washington has refrained from further attacks since late Friday, while Tehran has publicly stated that it has also suspended retaliatory operations.
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[2026-07-28 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir told 103FM on Monday that he had ruled out another joint election run with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionist Party, arguing that the two parties appeal to fundamentally different electorates.
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[2026-07-28 00:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Heavy-duty trucks are viewed as a promising application for hydrogen fuel cell systems. (Toyota Motor)
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[2026-07-28 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A look at some of the key companies in Tencent’s growing AI portfolio, from model makers to chip designers
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[2026-07-28 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Manus] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A look at some of the key companies in Tencent’s growing AI portfolio, from model makers to chip designers
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[2026-07-28 00:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Berris Ekinci, right, poses for a photo with Philippine Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Leo Herrera-Lim and Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Political-Security Community Dato' Astanah Abdul Aziz on July 22. (Anadolu Agency)
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[2026-07-28 00:10 UTC+10:00] [Oil] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Brent crude drops 9% to below $88 a barrel, prompting UK government bond yields to fall
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[2026-07-28 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Treasury has warned the Australian economy could be hit by an inflation spike and slower growth through the second half of the year as America’s war against Iran, Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, and Ukraine’s assault on Russian oil refineries upend the global petroleum market.
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[2026-07-28 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In China there is a nationwide scramble for data centres, with some major cities losing out to towns and counties for new investments
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[2026-07-28 00:00 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In China there is a nationwide scramble for data centres, with some major cities losing out to towns and counties for new investments
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[2026-07-28 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Absent since 1900, and as the Games seek a younger and broader audience, it may be the most valuable sport added to the programme in decades
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[2026-07-28 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Indian Premier League] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Absent since 1900, and as the Games seek a younger and broader audience, it may be the most valuable sport added to the programme in decades
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[2026-07-28 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Following last month's record-setting IPO, SpaceX shares have plunged 50% from their peak and now trade about 15% below the $135 offering price. The post-IPO euphoria has faded, stripping Elon Musk of his trillionaire status - at least for now.
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[2026-07-27 23:55 UTC+10:00] [Business and competition] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: BRUSSELS — The European Commission is considering watering down a tax on big businesses designed to raise money for the EU’s next seven-year budget, four EU officials with knowledge of the discussions said.
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[2026-07-27 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Banking sector scores 2.3 out of 10 on new readiness index as regulator targets full preparedness by 2030
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[2026-07-27 23:50 UTC+10:00] [2026 Fintech Promotion Blueprint] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Banking sector scores 2.3 out of 10 on new readiness index as regulator targets full preparedness by 2030
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[2026-07-27 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-07-27 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The calmer situation eased worries about a resurgence in inflation and a fresh round of interest rate hikes
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