Topic: Business — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-01 16:10 UTC+10:00] [Legislative Council's Panel on Financial Affairs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Inflation forecast raised to 2.6 per cent, but Financial Secretary Paul Chan says service-based economy and stable mainland Chinese supplies cushion impact
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[2026-06-01 15:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-06-01 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: An artist’s impression of the waiting lounges in one of the new DBS wealth centers. Southeast Asia's largest lender announced on June 1 that it will open 18 such hubs across Asia and upgrade 36 existing facilities by the end of next year. © DBS
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[2026-06-01 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korean institutions' investment in foreign securities fell for the first time in five quarters in the three months ending in March, weighed by weak overseas stock markets amid the Middle East conflict, central bank data showed Monday.
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[2026-06-01 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A clown and stilt walkers dressed in the colors of the Russian flag prepare to perform at the “Festival of the Movement of the First” at the Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNKh) in Moscow, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
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[2026-06-01 14:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-06-01 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A currency trader talks on the phone at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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[2026-06-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war
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[2026-06-01 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Citic Securities launches largest equity fundraising by a Chinese brokerage since 2022, aiming to raise 16 billion yuan
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[2026-06-01 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Citic Securities launches largest equity fundraising by a Chinese brokerage since 2022, aiming to raise 16 billion yuan
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[2026-06-01 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Crisis] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: The fallout from the U.S.-Israel war in Iran is already rippling through global markets. But the worst may still lie ahead for Europe. As oil and gas supplies tighten and prices spike, the shock is seeping into every corner of the economy, from manufacturing to borrowing costs to demand shifts.
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[2026-06-01 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: June 1, 2026 — 12:00pm
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[2026-06-01 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: SoftBank's huge bet on ChatGPT developer OpenAI has lifted the price of its shares, pushing its market cap past that of Toyota. (Source photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)
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[2026-06-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dozens of agreements are expected to be signed during delegation’s five-day trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
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[2026-06-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Roden Tong Man-lung] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dozens of agreements are expected to be signed during delegation’s five-day trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
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[2026-06-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But bigger down payments mean banks are yet to see a recovery in their mortgage loan businesses
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[2026-06-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [home sales] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But bigger down payments mean banks are yet to see a recovery in their mortgage loan businesses
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[2026-06-01 09:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed on Monday as investors monitored lingering uncertainty around U.S.-Iran negotiations after President Donald Trump said he was in "no hurry" to strike a deal to end the conflict, now in its fourth month.
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[2026-06-01 09:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is compiling a supplementary budget to help households with the cost of living, but it's also created skepticism about whether she can stick to her promises about debt issuance.
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[2026-06-01 07:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Less than a month after we mused at Berkshire's most recent cash hoard which as of March 31 stood just shy of $400 billion, and wondered who Warren Buffett's replacement Greg Abel will acquire first...
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[2026-06-01 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Israel’s Economy, Agriculture, and Transport ministries, together with the Shipping and Ports Authority, are seeking to block the proposed sale of ZIM to Hapag-Lloyd and the FIMI fund, arguing that the transaction could undermine national security, maritime independence, and the country’s ability to maintain critical supply chains during emergencies, Calcalist reported.
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[2026-06-01 07:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 7:29am
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[2026-06-01 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The ratio of foreign companies in panda bond issuances by value grew from 27% in 2023 to 41% in the first quarter of 2026. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
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[2026-06-01 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: By Peter Tchir of Academy Securities
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[2026-06-01 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: People gather during a May Day rally organized by the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions on the first May Day since it became a legal public holiday, in Seoul on May 1. © Reuters
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[2026-06-01 05:23 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Wall Street pushed further into the record books, as the major stock indexes extended the market’s recent winning streak and closed out a solid month of gains.
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[2026-06-01 05:01 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: While some investors fear missing out on Elon Musk’s multi-trillion dollar SpaceX initial public offering, others are concerned about the potential impact on the valuation of their holdings.
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[2026-06-01 03:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Russian intelligence agencies are putting “serious effort” into stealing Western technology and defense secrets as the Kremlin spends unprecedented funds on the war in Ukraine.
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[2026-06-01 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A supermarket in Yangon. Retailers in Myanmar are doing what they can to secure products and cut costs. (Photo by Sadachika Watanabe)
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[2026-06-01 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Matthew Piepenburg via VonGreyerz.gold,
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[2026-06-01 01:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEIJING — China’s factory activity was flat in May, according to an official survey released Sunday, raising questions about how much further the country’s economy can shield itself from the fallout of the ongoing Iran war and pressure on demand.
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[2026-06-01 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com,
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[2026-06-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A boost of visitor numbers for the tournament should also include travellers from China, though surveys show lingering safety concerns
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[2026-06-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Chinese tourists] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A boost of visitor numbers for the tournament should also include travellers from China, though surveys show lingering safety concerns
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[2026-05-31 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers say HK$4.6 billion rescue plan only buys time as officials must decide whether basic public services should override push for profit
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[2026-05-31 22:18 UTC+10:00] [United States Postal Service] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers say HK$4.6 billion rescue plan only buys time as officials must decide whether basic public services should override push for profit
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[2026-05-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News,
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[2026-05-31 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But over 40 per cent still plan to stay in city after graduation despite financial and mental strain, poll finds
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[2026-05-31 20:22 UTC+10:00] [cost of living] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But over 40 per cent still plan to stay in city after graduation despite financial and mental strain, poll finds
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[2026-05-31 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Germany’s policy on Russia is riddled with contradictions, veteran German politician Sahra Wagenknecht has argued, accusing Berlin of punishing Moscow over alleged violations of international law while excusing similar accusations leveled against the US and damaging its own economy in the process.
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[2026-05-31 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While warning of retaliation against ‘new trade instruments’, Beijing says China-EU communication channels remain open
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[2026-05-31 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Ministry of Commerce] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While warning of retaliation against ‘new trade instruments’, Beijing says China-EU communication channels remain open
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[2026-05-31 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Initiative builds on AI and finance convergence while supporting yuan internationalisation, finance chief Paul Chan says
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[2026-05-31 16:25 UTC+10:00] [Northern Metropolis] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Initiative builds on AI and finance convergence while supporting yuan internationalisation, finance chief Paul Chan says
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[2026-05-31 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The project, created by Mexican design collective Mexclart, features T-shirts inspired by “papel picado,” the delicate cut-paper decorations commonly seen during Mexican celebrations and holidays. Brightly colored shirts carry intricate patterns resembling the perforated banners that hang above streets, markets and family altars during festivities such as Day of the Dead.
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[2026-05-31 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — China’s factory activity was flat in May, according to an official survey released Sunday, raising questions about how much further the country’s economy can shield itself from the fallout of the ongoing Iran war and pressure on demand.
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[2026-05-31 12:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hanwha Ocean is advancing its efforts to win a 60 trillion won ($39.8 billion) submarine bid from Canada, proposing an ambitious plan to boost the Canadian economy at CANSEC 2026, the country’s largest defense and security trade show.
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[2026-05-31 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tour operators are linking up with mainland Chinese who have settled in region, giving city residents new ways to explore unconventional destinations
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[2026-05-31 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tour operators are linking up with mainland Chinese who have settled in region, giving city residents new ways to explore unconventional destinations
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[2026-05-31 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: When space missions are no longer distant goals for the nation and the city, there is no reason not to aim higher
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