Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-18 10:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US congressional hearing also highlights financial scams and data privacy as national security issues affecting senior citizens
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[2026-06-18 10:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Survey by CFA Institute reveals 90 per cent believe they have the skills to succeed and know what employers are looking for
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[2026-06-18 10:50 UTC+10:00] [Grace Yeung] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Survey by CFA Institute reveals 90 per cent believe they have the skills to succeed and know what employers are looking for
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[2026-06-18 10:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 6-7, photo)By Kang Yoon-seung
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[2026-06-18 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Washington may shift toward a tighter monetary policy as the U.S. Federal Reserve underscored its commitment to taming inflation, South Korea's financial authorities said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 10:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-06-18 10:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-06-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two cities offer distinct experiences and can benefit from sharing visitor flows, Macau Government Tourism Office chief says
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[2026-06-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Global Tourism Economy Research Centre] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two cities offer distinct experiences and can benefit from sharing visitor flows, Macau Government Tourism Office chief says
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[2026-06-18 10:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Israel Police, working in coordination with the Southern District Unit and the National Headquarters for Economic Counter Terrorism under the Defense Ministry, confiscated property on Wednesday linked to drone smuggling into the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the year.
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[2026-06-18 10:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea plans to apply zero tariff rates on liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas within quotas in the second half of 2026 as the country seeks to tame inflation amid lingering global energy price volatility, the finance ministry said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 10:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: An LNG facility operated by Woodside in northwestern Australia. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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[2026-06-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts warn of rising sales pressure as China demand tapers off, even as Pop Mart bets on new launches and overseas growth
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[2026-06-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts warn of rising sales pressure as China demand tapers off, even as Pop Mart bets on new launches and overseas growth
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[2026-06-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to apply zero tariff rates on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) within quotas in the second half of 2026 as the country seeks to tame inflation amid lingering global energy price volatility, the finance ministry said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 09:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief.
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[2026-06-18 09:52 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: For tourists from Melbourne and other Australian cities, the smartphone has long since become the essential travel tool. It stores boarding passes, booking information, insurance, banking apps, maps, translators, and communication with hotels or transfer drivers.
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[2026-06-18 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-06-18 09:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief.
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[2026-06-18 09:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The HKMA left its base rate at 4 per cent after the Fed’s first meeting under Kevin Warsh ended with no policy change
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[2026-06-18 09:21 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The HKMA left its base rate at 4 per cent after the Fed’s first meeting under Kevin Warsh ended with no policy change
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[2026-06-18 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The repeated visits of Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, reflect the central government’s firm support for the city’s economic development
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[2026-06-18 09:15 UTC+10:00] [John Lee] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The repeated visits of Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, reflect the central government’s firm support for the city’s economic development
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[2026-06-18 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times,
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[2026-06-18 09:08 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh opened a new era of U.S. monetary policy on Wednesday, with officials agreeing to leave interest rates unchanged despite inflation stuck well above their target but also launching an ambitious review that could reshape how the central bank makes decisions and communicates with the public.
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[2026-06-18 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Interest rates are expected to be held by policymakers at the Bank of England (BoE) who are keeping a close eye on events in the Middle East.
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[2026-06-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry insiders and vessel-tracking data point to continued caution among operators despite geopolitical breakthrough
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[2026-06-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry insiders and vessel-tracking data point to continued caution among operators despite geopolitical breakthrough
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[2026-06-18 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the Trade Development Council marks its 60th anniversary, its remit now reflects closer ties with the mainland and changes in the global economy
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[2026-06-18 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the Trade Development Council marks its 60th anniversary, its remit now reflects closer ties with the mainland and changes in the global economy
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[2026-06-18 08:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Nippon Steel Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President Takahiro Mori speaks at a press conference on June 11. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
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[2026-06-18 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-06-18 08:01 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Thomas Tuchel made it plain that when the stress came with the serious business of World Cup matches, he believed his England team would thrive. What had gone before, especially in the friendlies, was little more than a distraction. Here in the Lone Star state, which tallies with what England have on their shirts, it was time to make a statement about that second star.
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[2026-06-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Sharp is also developing this civilian version of the satellite receiver. (Photo by Kyoko Hariya)
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[2026-06-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing
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[2026-06-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Berlin] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing
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[2026-06-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-06-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Needham analysts see increasing congressional support for drones and counter-drone technologies as lawmakers advance the latest FY27 National Defense Authorization Act and related appropriations bills. This is bullish for defense-tech "war unicorns" specializing in drones, robotics, autonomy, and counter-UAS systems, as the Trump war economy shifts into higher gear.
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[2026-06-18 07:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Honolulu’s multimillion-dollar investment in new building permit software may be showing signs of paying off after a stormy start that saw some permitting staff pleading for a return to the old system.
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[2026-06-18 07:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-06-18 07:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Matt Badiali via DailyReckoning.com,
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[2026-06-18 07:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Wacoal's Melooop technology used to form bra cups can be applied to make auto interior parts. (Wacoal)
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[2026-06-18 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A Mogami-class frigate. Japanese financial institutions are considering greater involvement in the country's defense sector. (Photo by Rurika Imahashi)
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[2026-06-18 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Donald Trump was welcomed to the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday evening for a private reception and dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron following the conclusion of the G7 summit in Evian. The US president walked through the palace courtyard and posed for photographs in front of Versailles' famous golden gates before joining Macron inside the UNESCO World Heritage site.
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[2026-06-18 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A travel agency in the Little Arabia district of central Bangkok. (Photo by Shota Manda)
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[2026-06-18 07:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-06-18 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Michael Kesselring (8) carries the puck past Dallas Stars left wing Adam Erne (73) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, April 15, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
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[2026-06-18 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Chinese telecoms executive admitted the firm illegally conducted business in Iran as part of a 2021 deal to dismiss charges she faced
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[2026-06-18 06:58 UTC+10:00] [Ren Zhengfei] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Chinese telecoms executive admitted the firm illegally conducted business in Iran as part of a 2021 deal to dismiss charges she faced
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[2026-06-18 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1% on Tuesday, but the move had been largely priced in, limiting support for the yen. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
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