Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-09-05 20:03 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: SCMP and Nanfang Media Group have signed an MOU to deepen media cooperation, as the southern tech hub prepares to welcome regional leaders
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[2026-09-05 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Loneliness] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Social media, mental health problems, the pandemic and financial instability all contribute to the phenomenon
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[2026-09-05 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Her dad Mike is a corporate executive, while mum Rizza is a former national swimmer and comes from a family of athletes
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[2026-09-05 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Her dad Mike is a corporate executive, while mum Rizza is a former national swimmer and comes from a family of athletes
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[2026-09-05 19:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Economies across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, have all felt the fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has had a profound effect on investment across the region.
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[2026-09-05 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Five years ago, China imposed a sweeping ban on for-profit academic tutoring. But the sector has quietly made a comeback amid intense parental demand
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[2026-09-05 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Yin Yue] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Five years ago, China imposed a sweeping ban on for-profit academic tutoring. But the sector has quietly made a comeback amid intense parental demand
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[2026-09-05 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of P10.377 billion to the Department of Health (DOH) to support the implementation of the Zero Balance Billing (ZBB) Program, strengthening the government’s push to ease the financial burden of hospitalization on Filipino families.
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[2026-09-05 18:01 UTC+10:00] [German Democratic Republic] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Eastern Germany commissioner says economic disruption and anti-immigrant sentiment are driving voters towards the AfD
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[2026-09-05 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Eastern Germany commissioner says economic disruption and anti-immigrant sentiment are driving voters towards the AfD
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[2026-09-05 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Options trader Marty Handler works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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[2026-09-05 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Robert Kiyosaki’s claim to be US$1.2 billion in debt has sparked heated debate in China, where property investors have suffered steep losses
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[2026-09-05 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Vanity Fair] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Robert Kiyosaki’s claim to be US$1.2 billion in debt has sparked heated debate in China, where property investors have suffered steep losses
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[2026-09-05 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Thai Trade Center in Manila, the Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, Thailand, successfully concluded Thailand Week 2026 in Manila, at the Glorietta Activity Center, Glorietta Makati from Aug. 27–30 2026.
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[2026-09-05 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Global agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Qatar's credit rating at “AA” because of its strong economy and expects its liquefied natural gas exports to reach pre-war levels in the second half of next year.
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[2026-09-05 17:01 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A Qantas passenger plane bound for Sydney has been diverted after flames appeared to be spitting from the engine mid-flight.
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[2026-09-05 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Japanese brewer bets on lighter flavors and HiteJinro’s local reach in a market growing five times faster than global average
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[2026-09-05 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: From offline retail to at-home disposal services, sex doll market continues to expand while legal safeguards lag, concerns persist over access to products resembling minors
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[2026-09-05 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hundreds visit Po Pin Chau trail on the first day of a real-name booking system, with some calling for less rigid rules and greater flexibility
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[2026-09-05 16:21 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hundreds visit Po Pin Chau trail on the first day of a real-name booking system, with some calling for less rigid rules and greater flexibility
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[2026-09-05 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Pongpan Pattapan makes udon noodles at his restaurant, Seto Sanuki Udon, in Phuket, Thailand. (Photo by Shota Manda)
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[2026-09-05 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Reform UK] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Six claims the party has faced – from an undisclosed £5m gift to an alleged plot to bypass election laws
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[2026-09-05 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New factory and energy projects in Suez zone back gradual shift away from US dollar in bilateral investment
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[2026-09-05 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New factory and energy projects in Suez zone back gradual shift away from US dollar in bilateral investment
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[2026-09-05 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Greater political stability under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has boosted Italy's appeal in the eyes of international investors, but the country's former leaders say more needs to be done.
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[2026-09-05 15:10 UTC+10:00] [Artists] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-09-05 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa affirms no higher US tariffs on Japanese goods and supply chains for critical minerals to be reinforced
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[2026-09-05 15:00 UTC+10:00] [GE Vernova Inc.] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa affirms no higher US tariffs on Japanese goods and supply chains for critical minerals to be reinforced
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[2026-09-05 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chief Executive John Lee says finance, technology and education will be at the heart of the city’s inaugural development blueprint
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[2026-09-05 14:44 UTC+10:00] [Hetao] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chief Executive John Lee says finance, technology and education will be at the heart of the city’s inaugural development blueprint
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[2026-09-05 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-09-05 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO — Tetris said on Friday that it did not give permission for the White House to use the game's iconic imagery for a controversial online arcade that the Trump administration released on Thursday.
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[2026-09-05 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedSeptember 5 2026
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[2026-09-05 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: In August, gold and Bitcoin were doing something unusual. Both were rising in value at the same time.
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[2026-09-05 13:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's industry minister urged the United States on Saturday to ease tariffs on equipment that Korean companies will need to import for a US$5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana they are investing in.
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[2026-09-05 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) completed the first successful flight of an Airbus A330-200 converted into a cargo aircraft, marking a milestone in the company’s expansion into Airbus aircraft conversions.
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[2026-09-05 13:15 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A four-bedroom home sold for $2.78 million in Epping on Saturday, $380,000 over the reserve.
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[2026-09-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Second-generation owner Anita Lee has modernised the family business so customers can now directly buy the products once supplied only to industry
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[2026-09-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Second-generation owner Anita Lee has modernised the family business so customers can now directly buy the products once supplied only to industry
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[2026-09-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Completing a vital transport corridor, the high-speed route aims to accelerate economic integration between southern business hubs and northern megacities
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[2026-09-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong West Kowloon terminus] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Completing a vital transport corridor, the high-speed route aims to accelerate economic integration between southern business hubs and northern megacities
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[2026-09-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-09-05 12:52 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa said progress was being made on a $550 billion investment initiative set up as part of a trade deal with the U.S. last year.
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[2026-09-05 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOR many Filipinos, a car or motorcycle is more than a means of transportation — it helps them get to work, run a business and take care of their families.
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[2026-09-05 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong has evolved into a global centre for the booming Pokemon card trading market, with rare collectibles traded via tokenised funds
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[2026-09-05 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong has evolved into a global centre for the booming Pokemon card trading market, with rare collectibles traded via tokenised funds
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[2026-09-05 11:31 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Premier David Crisafulli has pitched Queensland’s critical minerals directly to US Vice President JD Vance on his trade mission to Washington DC, declaring it is Queensland’s time to get projects funded.
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[2026-09-05 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Emmanuel Sharef, who oversees Pacific Investment Management Co.'s flagship Balanced Income and Growth Fund, spoke with Bloomberg about how the next leg of the artificial-intelligence boom could be concentrated in Asian stocks and beyond.
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[2026-09-05 11:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's industry minister urged the United States on Saturday to ease tariffs on equipment that Korean companies will need to import for a US$5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana they are investing in.
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[2026-09-05 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains significantly reduced, with vessel operators favouring the northern route amid ongoing security concerns, projectile attacks and heightened enforcement activity, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
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