[2026-09-04 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Hong Kong can cash in as reserve managers rethink where to store gold

Snippet: City in race to lure bullion custody as geopolitical risks intensify scrutiny of gold storage, Goldman Sachs report says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3366357/can-hong-kong-outshine-singapore-central-banks-rethink-gold-custody-amid-global-risks

[2026-09-04 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Toei refutes reports of Dragon Ball license for French theme park

Snippet: Fostering French-Saudi business relations, President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Elysee Palace in Paris in August last year. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/media-entertainment/japan-s-toei-refutes-reports-of-dragon-ball-license-for-french-theme-park

[2026-09-04 18:50 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Business owner left scared after back-to-back break-ins

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/business-owner-left-scared-after-back-to-back-break-ins-20260904-p60umf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-04 18:40 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Stage set for GCash’s record P92.3B IPO, October 20 listing eyed

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – GCash has obtained clearance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pursue what will likely become the biggest initial public offering (IPO) in Philippine stock market history.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/gcash-ipo-sec-approval-october-2026-debut/

[2026-09-04 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SM Supermalls evolves for the next generation of customers

Snippet: SM Supermalls delivered record revenues in the first half the year, expanding eight percent to P41.8 billion from P38.6 billion.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/04/business/sm-supermalls-evolves-for-the-next-generation-of-customers/2418586

[2026-09-04 18:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Japanese minister to skip Seoul Defense Dialogue

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/10863279

[2026-09-04 18:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul stocks rise for 2nd session on export strength, easing Fed rate concerns

Snippet: South Korean stocks rose for a second consecutive session Friday to finish nearly 2 percent higher, as the country's strong export figures and easing concerns over US interest rate hikes fueled risk appetite. The Korean won rose against the US dollar.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10863260

[2026-09-04 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Publican jailed for starting hotel fire to pocket insurance

Snippet: The pub, built in 1857, was completely destroyed in the blaze. (Supplied: Fire and Rescue NSW Station 230)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-04/bombala-publican-jailed-over-deliberate-fire-financial-gain/106981422

[2026-09-04 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Tobacco industry] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Experts weigh in on how to tackle illicit tobacco – and why an 80% excise cut is not on their list

Snippet: Tougher enforcement and better monitoring products coming into Australia should be considered before lowering taxes, experts say

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/04/experts-weigh-in-on-illegal-tobacco-market-australia-coalition-80-excise-cut

[2026-09-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s AI ‘little giant’ Yunxi Technology files for Hong Kong IPO: sources

Snippet: The confidential filing could see the hi-tech provider listed in Hong Kong by year-end

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3366347/chinas-ai-little-giant-yunxi-technology-files-hong-kong-ipo-sources?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s AI ‘little giant’ Yunxi Technology files for Hong Kong IPO: sources

Snippet: The confidential filing could see the hi-tech provider listed in Hong Kong by year-end

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3366347/chinas-ai-little-giant-yunxi-technology-files-hong-kong-ipo-sources

[2026-09-04 17:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG to showcase AI technologies at Spark 2026

Snippet: LG will showcase its latest artificial intelligence technologies and business applications at LG Spark 2026, running Monday through Sept. 17 at LG Sciencepark in Magok, western Seoul.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10863234

[2026-09-04 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute as Trump questions U.S. support for Britain

Snippet: Argentina's President Javier Milei has ramped up a long-running dispute over the Falkland Islands, reasserting the country's claims over the self-governing British overseas territory and threatening to impose sanctions on oil companies working off the archipelago.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/04/argentina-milei-falklands-oil-uk-trump.html

[2026-09-04 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Russia bars El Al route to St. Petersburg as punishment for blocking Aeroflot flights - report

Snippet: El Al's attempt to establish a flight route between Israel and St. Petersburg has been rebuffed by Russia, N12 reported on Thursday, allegedly in order to "punish" Israel.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-907580

[2026-09-04 17:37 UTC+10:00] [Trade] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China overcapacity or Western protectionism? What the numbers say

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/09/china-overcapacity-or-western-protectionism-what-the-numbers-say/

[2026-09-04 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China arrests 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi pyramid scheme crackdown

Snippet: The detentions come amid a broader push by Beijing to curb illicit financial schemes and cross‑border fraud networks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3366351/china-arrests-52-singaporeans-guangxi-pyramid-scheme-crackdown?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-04 17:18 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China arrests 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi pyramid scheme crackdown

Snippet: The detentions come amid a broader push by Beijing to curb illicit financial schemes and cross‑border fraud networks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3366351/china-arrests-52-singaporeans-guangxi-pyramid-scheme-crackdown

[2026-09-04 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: John Lee urges banks to finance city’s tech growth, expand offshore yuan business

Snippet: ‘Strategic growth hinges on technological self-reliance and high-quality development. That very much includes the Northern Metropolis,’ city leader says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3366350/john-lee-urges-banks-finance-citys-tech-growth-expand-offshore-yuan-business?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-04 17:15 UTC+10:00] [Chief Executive John Lee] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: John Lee urges banks to finance city’s tech growth, expand offshore yuan business

Snippet: ‘Strategic growth hinges on technological self-reliance and high-quality development. That very much includes the Northern Metropolis,’ city leader says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3366350/john-lee-urges-banks-finance-citys-tech-growth-expand-offshore-yuan-business

[2026-09-04 17:15 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Chinese survey vessel spent 3 weeks inside Panatag Shoal – Tarriela

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese survey vessel has been operating inside the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone for 25 days, within the territorial sea of Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/487402/chinese-survey-vessel-spent-3-weeks-inside-panatag-shoal-tarriela/

[2026-09-04 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Editor's Choice: As superfast-fashion retailer Shein misses stock trend, Uniqlo bets on brand power

Snippet: Shein founder Sky Xu, center with a flower pin, appears on stage for a photo session after the listing ceremony at the Hong Kong Exchange on Sept. 1. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/editor-in-chief-s-picks/editor-s-choice-as-superfast-fashion-retailer-shein-misses-stock-trend-uniqlo-bets-on-brand-power

[2026-09-04 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE suppliers given 24 hours to remove counterfeit goods under new anti-fraud rules | The National

Snippet: Suppliers in the UAE must remove counterfeit, adulterated or spoiled goods from the market within 24 hours of being notified by authorities, under new regulations aimed at tackling commercial fraud.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/04/uae-suppliers-given-24-hours-to-remove-counterfeit-goods-under-new-anti-fraud-rules/

[2026-09-04 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Another Chinese EV maker joins grid in Europe, with Xiaomi to launch sales next year

Snippet: Xiaomi Auto says it has signed agreements with eight car dealer groups to build a sales and service network in Germany

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3366322/another-chinese-ev-maker-joins-grid-europe-xiaomi-launch-sales-next-year?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-04 17:00 UTC+10:00] [IFA Berlin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Another Chinese EV maker joins grid in Europe, with Xiaomi to launch sales next year

Snippet: Xiaomi Auto says it has signed agreements with eight car dealer groups to build a sales and service network in Germany

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3366322/another-chinese-ev-maker-joins-grid-europe-xiaomi-launch-sales-next-year

[2026-09-04 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: World's biggest sovereign wealth fund plans to cut U.S. Treasury holdings

Snippet: Norway's sovereign wealth fund has proposed cutting the allocation of government bonds in its $2.3 trillion investment portfolio, chiefly affecting its holdings of U.S. Treasurys, as it seeks to diversify its risk exposure and boost returns.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/04/worlds-biggest-sovereign-wealth-fund-plans-to-cut-treasury-holdings.html

[2026-09-04 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Chinese appliance makers bolster Europe push, eye vertical integration

Snippet: Haier's booth at IFA 2026 features appliances equipped with artificial intelligence. (Photo by Kosuke Toshi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/electronics/chinese-appliance-makers-bolster-europe-push-eye-vertical-integration

[2026-09-04 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks rise for 2nd session on export strength, easing Fed rate concerns

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rose for a second consecutive session Friday to finish nearly 2 percent higher, as the country's strong export figures and easing concerns over U.S. interest rate hikes fueled risk appetite. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904008500320

[2026-09-04 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Russia’s political system not proof of corporate control – EU court

Snippet: The EU’s top court has rejected claims that the nature of Russia’s political system can be used as the sole justification to freeze assets belonging to Russian-linked companies, after bloc member Lithuania cited Russian President Vladimir Putin when taking action against a electricity supplier. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) made the finding on Thursday in a case involving Lithuania’s 2022 decision to freeze the funds of electricity supplier Inter Rao Lietuva, which was not itself on

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/645117-eu-top-court-russia-linked-companies-asset-freeze/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-09-04 16:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bad weather hampers search for 9 missing Koreans in Nepal

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/10863084

[2026-09-04 16:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX Runners of the Week: Kaoko Metals, Vanadium Resources & Piche

Snippet: The week kicked off exactly the way nobody wanted.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/asx-runners-of-the-week-kaoko-metals-vanadium-resources-and-piche-20260904-p60ukr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-04 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kolmar Korea brings K-beauty colors to Paris fashion fair

Snippet: Kolmar Korea became the first Korean cosmetics company to participate in Premiere Vision Paris, showcasing K-beauty technology and color cosmetics at the leading fashion materials trade show.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10863075

[2026-09-04 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Early foldable iPhone production limited to a few hundred per day: sources

Snippet: Apple is preparing to release its first-ever foldable iPhone. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/electronics/early-foldable-iphone-production-limited-to-a-few-hundred-per-day-sources

[2026-09-04 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Oil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Save the Children aid for 1.5 million in need wiped out by Iran war oil shock

Snippet: Charity says extra delivery costs equivalent to 47 health clinics in Afghanistan operating for six months

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/04/save-the-children-iran-war-oil-charity-costs

[2026-09-04 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: On the frontlines: South Korea’s female Marines

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/10863050

[2026-09-04 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: India’s June quarter GDP print is courting controversy. Here’s why

Snippet: India's faster-than-expected economic expansion of 7.8% in the June quarter is under scrutiny after a former government official alleged the reading was artificially boosted by compressing the prior year's figures.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/04/india-gdp-controversy-imf-modi.html

[2026-09-04 15:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KRX, NYSE deepen ties on longer trading, faster settlement

Snippet: Korea Exchange Chair and CEO Jeong Eun-bo pitched South Korea’s capital market reforms to global investors in New York on Thursday before signing a cooperation agreement with the New York Stock Exchange.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10863019

[2026-09-04 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Smotrich-Feiglin merger leads to passing Knesset electoral threshold, boosting PMs coalition - poll

Snippet: The alliance between Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party and Moshe Feiglin's Zehut pushed them above the 3.25% electoral threshold, gaining five seats, Maariv's latest election poll published Friday found.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-907575

[2026-09-04 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Israel to release detained Lebanese, EU backs economic pressure on Iran and Syria destroys chemical weapons | The National

Snippet: In today's episode of Trending Middle East, Israel is to release five civilians detained in occupied areas of southern Lebanon, as part of a renewed diplomatic push between the two countries. But it comes as the Israeli military abducts three other Lebanese.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/09/04/israel-to-release-detained-lebanese-eu-backs-economic-pressure-on-iran-and-syria-destroys-chemical-weapons/

[2026-09-04 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Samsung, SK hynix retain top spots in global NAND market in Q2

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics Co. and SK hynix Inc. maintained their positions as the top two players in the global NAND flash memory market in the second quarter, as the market continued to expand, industry data showed Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904007800320

[2026-09-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Deleveraging clouds China’s AI trade as rising US Treasury yields, inflation fears persist

Snippet: The outstanding balance of stocks bought with borrowed money dropped to US$390.1 billion on Thursday after a brief rebound in August

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3366310/deleveraging-clouds-chinas-ai-trade-rising-us-treasury-yields-inflation-fears-persist?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [leveraged positions] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Deleveraging clouds China’s AI trade as rising US Treasury yields, inflation fears persist

Snippet: The outstanding balance of stocks bought with borrowed money dropped to US$390.1 billion on Thursday after a brief rebound in August

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3366310/deleveraging-clouds-chinas-ai-trade-rising-us-treasury-yields-inflation-fears-persist

[2026-09-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: The inflation genie could be out of the bottle — and bond markets are sounding the alarm

Snippet: A sharp sell-off in global government bonds is exposing investor anxiety that the macroeconomic backdrop may be shifting toward persistently higher inflation, as governments struggle to rein in spending and sovereign debt.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/04/global-bond-selloff-inflation-risk.html

[2026-09-04 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: State-run firms' restructuring aimed at reform, not cost cuts: official

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- The proposed restructuring of state-run firms is aimed at responding to major changes in the industrial landscape, including the artificial intelligence (AI) transformation, rather than cutting costs, a finance ministry official said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904007100320

[2026-09-04 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: How Swans midfielder is supporting banned housemate amid trade rumours

Snippet: Sydney's James Rowbottom (left) is trying to support suspended teammate and housemate Nick Blakey (right). (Getty Images: Cameron Spencer)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-04/afl-sydney-swans-rowbottom-on-blakey-ban-support/107116932

[2026-09-04 14:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Shein has made a shaky stock market entry. Can it get its mojo back?

Snippet: Shein built its global fast-fashion business by selling low-priced, real-time trend-driven clothing and bringing new designs to market quickly, while cutting inventory wastage.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/04/shein-ipo-fast-fashion-temu-competition.html

[2026-09-04 14:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China-US yield disparity hits record amid global bond rout

Snippet: As investors worry about U.S. Treasurys, some are moving into low-yielding Chinese government bonds, which are looking more attractive partly due to the strengthening of China's currency. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/china-us-yield-disparity-hits-record-amid-global-bond-rout

[2026-09-04 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trade chief Greer ‘optimistic’ the US and China can stabilise ties

Snippet: He expects announcements on Board of Trade and American agricultural sales when Chinese leader visits Washington later this month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3366318/trade-chief-greer-optimistic-us-and-china-can-stabilise-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-04 14:47 UTC+10:00] [Busan] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trade chief Greer ‘optimistic’ the US and China can stabilise ties

Snippet: He expects announcements on Board of Trade and American agricultural sales when Chinese leader visits Washington later this month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3366318/trade-chief-greer-optimistic-us-and-china-can-stabilise-ties

[2026-09-04 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Italian GP talking points: Antonelli aims to end curse, Ferrari's home upgrade, McLaren back in business | The National

Snippet: The 13th race of the Formula One season, the Italian Grand Prix, takes place at Monza, known as the 'Temple of Speed'.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/f1/2026/09/04/italian-gp-talking-points-antonelli-aims-to-end-curse-ferraris-home-upgrade-mclaren-back-in-business/

[2026-09-04 14:29 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Aurum adds more high-grade ounces to West African gold tally

Snippet: West African gold explorer Aurum Resources has returned a volley of high-grade gold hits from its flagship 3.22-million-ounce Boundiali gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, headlined by a spectacular shallow intercept of 5.63 metres grading 31.79 grams per tonne (g/t) gold from just 32m.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/aurum-adds-more-high-grade-ounces-to-west-african-gold-tally-20260904-p60ujg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed