[2026-07-24 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The mysterious ‘baby-faced’ Chinese billionaire who sent markets into a panic

Snippet: Yang Zhilin, the 34-year-old Chinese entrepreneur rocking the AI world to its foundations, is often described as “baby-faced”.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-mysterious-baby-faced-chinese-billionaire-who-sent-markets-into-a-panic-20260723-p60hsn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China adds EU entities to export control list

Snippet: The Ministry of Commerce has prohibited exports of dual-use items to 14 named European entities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3361732/china-adds-eu-entities-export-control-list?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 18:14 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China adds EU entities to export control list

Snippet: The Ministry of Commerce has prohibited exports of dual-use items to 14 named European entities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3361732/china-adds-eu-entities-export-control-list

[2026-07-24 18:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul submits rebuttal to US House report on Coupang, seeks correction of factual errors

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/10819594

[2026-07-24 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How will China’s new high-speed rail line connect Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Hong Kong?

Snippet: New 350km/h route aims to reduce congestion while bridging city centres and aviation hubs, with an intended cross-border extension

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361719/how-will-chinas-new-high-speed-rail-line-connect-shenzhen-guangzhou-and-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 18:00 UTC+10:00] [National Development and Reform Commission] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How will China’s new high-speed rail line connect Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Hong Kong?

Snippet: New 350km/h route aims to reduce congestion while bridging city centres and aviation hubs, with an intended cross-border extension

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361719/how-will-chinas-new-high-speed-rail-line-connect-shenzhen-guangzhou-and-hong-kong

[2026-07-24 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Manus on Markets: Escalating regional tensions push oil above $100 | The National

Snippet: From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/07/24/manus-on-markets-escalating-regional-tensions-push-oil-above-100/

[2026-07-24 17:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US-Saudi nuclear pact may give Seoul leverage in talks with Washington

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/10819498

[2026-07-24 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asian economies question basis for Trump's 'forced labor' tariffs

Snippet: The latest tariffs are another example of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration injecting uncertainty into the global trade order. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade-war/asian-economies-question-basis-for-trump-s-forced-labor-tariffs

[2026-07-24 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: EU Approves Biggest Russia Sanctions Yet After Holdout Greece Secured LNG Exemption

Snippet: What is there left to sanction and what is its effectiveness? Europe is boasting of no less that its 21st package of sanctions against Russia, approved by the EU on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/eu-approves-biggest-russia-sanctions-yet-after-holdout-greece-secured-lng-exemption

[2026-07-24 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thousands of fans throng 5-day animation, comics and games fair in Hong Kong

Snippet: Hello Kitty plush toys, Spider-Man figurines and Beyblade X spinning top contests among attractions at Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3361706/thousands-fans-throng-5-day-animation-comics-and-games-fair-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 16:07 UTC+10:00] [Beyblade X] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thousands of fans throng 5-day animation, comics and games fair in Hong Kong

Snippet: Hello Kitty plush toys, Spider-Man figurines and Beyblade X spinning top contests among attractions at Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3361706/thousands-fans-throng-5-day-animation-comics-and-games-fair-hong-kong

[2026-07-24 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian markets skid and Japan's yen sinks as Brent crude tops $100

Snippet: Specialist Michael Gagliano works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-tariffs-oil-trump-ai-0b9c3b2aa5ca83eb391c1388efe03c97

[2026-07-24 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Why weekends at the beach in Lagos are becoming a costly affair

Snippet: The beaches in Nigeria’s megacity of Lagos are rare public spaces to escape the crowds and heat, but many residents say they are being priced out as the local government opens up more coastal land to developers. Fees for entry and items like seating and drinks are soaring. That’s a new stress for those living in the city with over 20 million people.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nigeria-beaches-inequality-economy-lagos-3436777e99a777e11840597d96ef33c4

[2026-07-24 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Securities watchdog to channel more medium- and long-term capital into China markets

Snippet: Following sharp sell-off, China Securities Regulatory Commission announces raft of measures aimed at maintaining smooth market operations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3361682/securities-watchdog-channel-more-medium-and-long-term-capital-china-markets?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 15:00 UTC+10:00] [China Chengtong Group] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Securities watchdog to channel more medium- and long-term capital into China markets

Snippet: Following sharp sell-off, China Securities Regulatory Commission announces raft of measures aimed at maintaining smooth market operations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3361682/securities-watchdog-channel-more-medium-and-long-term-capital-china-markets

[2026-07-24 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean unions use new labour rules to push envelope on bonus demands

Snippet: Without clearer boundaries, the revised act could fuel labour disputes and create uncertainty for businesses and the economy, critics warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3361662/south-korean-unions-use-new-labour-rules-push-envelope-bonus-demands?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Korean Confederation of Trade Unions] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean unions use new labour rules to push envelope on bonus demands

Snippet: Without clearer boundaries, the revised act could fuel labour disputes and create uncertainty for businesses and the economy, critics warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3361662/south-korean-unions-use-new-labour-rules-push-envelope-bonus-demands

[2026-07-24 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yen nears 164 and yields rise as oil prices hit $100 per barrel

Snippet: The yen weakened against the U.S. dollar in the morning, depreciating further from the previous days' near four-decade lows. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yen-nears-164-and-yields-rise-as-oil-prices-hit-100-per-barrel

[2026-07-24 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is it all economic doom and gloom for the Philippines?

Snippet: The energy crisis and turmoil in the Senate are among factors threatening the Philippine economy’s recovery, observers warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3361631/it-all-economic-doom-and-gloom-philippines?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is it all economic doom and gloom for the Philippines?

Snippet: The energy crisis and turmoil in the Senate are among factors threatening the Philippine economy’s recovery, observers warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3361631/it-all-economic-doom-and-gloom-philippines

[2026-07-24 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan pulls rare earths from Pacific seabed in drilling test

Snippet: Japan has recovered rare earth elements critical to semiconductors, electric vehicles and defense applications from a deep-sea drilling test near Minamitori-shima, a remote Pacific island. (Photo by Ryoko Shimonoya)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/japan-pulls-rare-earths-from-pacific-seabed-in-drilling-test

[2026-07-24 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rare six-month office flip suggests Hong Kong’s prime market is stabilising

Snippet: Such moves could soon become more common, analysts say, with buyers hunting for discounted prime office space as market sentiment improves

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3361655/rare-six-month-office-flip-suggests-hong-kongs-prime-market-stabilising?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 12:30 UTC+10:00] [One] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rare six-month office flip suggests Hong Kong’s prime market is stabilising

Snippet: Such moves could soon become more common, analysts say, with buyers hunting for discounted prime office space as market sentiment improves

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3361655/rare-six-month-office-flip-suggests-hong-kongs-prime-market-stabilising

[2026-07-24 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yen nears 164 as oil prices hit $100 per barrel

Snippet: The yen weakened against the U.S. dollar in the morning, depreciating further from the previous days' near four-decade lows. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yen-nears-164-as-oil-prices-hit-100-per-barrel

[2026-07-24 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Mapping Americans' Per Capita Health Care Spending By State

Snippet: Health care represents a major share of consumer spending in America, but the amount spent per resident varies considerably by location.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/mapping-americans-capita-health-care-spending-state

[2026-07-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s personal income tax revenue soars 13% as top earners face tighter compliance

Snippet: Local authorities are turning to stricter tax enforcement to shore up mounting budget strains, even as broader income growth lags

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361598/chinas-personal-income-tax-revenue-soars-13-top-earners-face-tighter-compliance?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s income tax revenue soars 13% – but average pay has little to do with it

Snippet: Local authorities are turning to stricter tax enforcement to shore up mounting budget strains, even as broader income growth lags

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361598/chinas-personal-income-tax-revenue-soars-13-top-earners-face-tighter-compliance

[2026-07-24 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Donald Trump’s trade war is costing the world a fortune - and the cost is going up

Snippet: The global economy is not living rent-free in the mind of Donald Trump.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/donald-trump-s-trade-war-is-costing-the-world-a-fortune-and-the-cost-is-going-up-20260724-p60i60.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CATL bets on hydropower amid China’s drive to expand private stakes in state projects

Snippet: Battery giant’s stake in Sichuan plant reflects Beijing’s push to diversify funding and inject market discipline into public infrastructure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3361604/catl-bets-hydropower-amid-chinas-drive-expand-private-stakes-state-projects?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Power play: CATL wades into hydropower as China opens state projects further

Snippet: Battery giant’s stake in Sichuan plant reflects Beijing’s push to diversify funding and inject market discipline into public infrastructure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3361604/catl-bets-hydropower-amid-chinas-drive-expand-private-stakes-state-projects

[2026-07-24 10:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Cambodian economy suffers as Thai conflict blights bilateral trade

Snippet: Patriotic signage in support of the Cambodian government and military leadership sits atop empty market stalls at Poipet's New Market. (Photo by Ananth Baliga)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/thailand-cambodia-conflict/cambodian-economy-suffers-as-thai-conflict-blights-bilateral-trade

[2026-07-24 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: These Are The States Where Speeding Is Most Likely To Kill You

Snippet: Montana has the highest rate of speeding-related traffic deaths per capita in the United States, underscoring a reality that runs counter to how most people think about dangerous driving, according to a new study by Siegfried and Jensen.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/these-are-states-where-speeding-most-likely-kill-you

[2026-07-24 09:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Japan core inflation rate in June creeps up from 4-year low as higher oil prices bite

Snippet: Japan's core inflation came in at 1.6% in June, as higher oil prices start to spill over into the wider economy.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/24/japan-cpi-june-inflation-oil-prices-yen.html

[2026-07-24 07:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Trump rebuilds tariff wall with new rates on 60 countries

Snippet: Goods coming from India, Malaysia, Mexico, Bangladesh, Cambodia are among the countries that were given a 10% tariff rate, while Chinese goods were given a 12.5% levy. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade-war/trump-tariffs/trump-rebuilds-tariff-wall-with-new-rates-on-60-countries

[2026-07-24 07:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: ASX set to fall as oil tops $US100

Snippet: Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 7:27am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-24/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/106896958

[2026-07-24 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Economists skeptical Japan can grow its way out of debt: Nikkei survey

Snippet: Economists are skeptical that the Japanese government's investment push will spur enough growth to drive down debt relative to GDP. (Photo by Rie Ishii)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/economists-skeptical-japan-can-grow-its-way-out-of-debt-nikkei-survey

[2026-07-24 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Singapore's GIC eyes more investments in companies leveraging AI

Snippet: GIC CEO Lim Chow Kiat says the winners will be those who can "successfully transform themselves" by leveraging AI. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by GIC)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/singapore-s-gic-eyes-more-investments-in-companies-leveraging-ai

[2026-07-24 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Rags-to-riches Chinese fentanyl maker carries $5m bounty on his head

Snippet: The Wuhan skyline and a wanted notice for "drug kingpin" Ye Chuanfa, also known as Yip Chuen Fat. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by AP, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade-war/fentanyl-s-hidden-routes/rags-to-riches-chinese-fentanyl-maker-carries-5m-bounty-on-his-head

[2026-07-24 06:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan flips to net importer of petrochemicals on naphtha price surge

Snippet: Importing petrochemicals instead of producing them from naphtha makes it easier to adjust procurement to meet downstream demand. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/japan-flips-to-net-importer-of-petrochemicals-on-naphtha-price-surge

[2026-07-24 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: From Cash To Trash, Rinse And Repeat

Snippet: Authored by Frank Giustra,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/cash-trash-rinse-and-repeat

[2026-07-24 06:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Intel Saves The Tech Day, Sees 15-Year High For Sales Growth, "Unprecedented Demand"

Snippet: After a dismal day that saw tech stocks wrecked on the shores of hyperscalers' CapEx and inferred from Alphabet's earnings, tonight sees Intel's Lip-Bu Tan ride to the rescue with better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, notching its fastest revenue growth rate for any quarter since 2011 and issuing guidance that topped expectations.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/intel-saves-tech-day-sees-15-year-high-sales-growth-unprecedented-demand

[2026-07-24 06:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: South African, German foreign ministers hold talks in Pretoria

Snippet: Germany’s Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Johann Wadephul met with South Africa's foreign minister, Ronald Lamola with talks that would focus on growing the economy and accelerating the Just Energy Transition and addressed pressing global challenges.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/south-african-german-foreign-ministers-hold-talks-in-pretoria/

[2026-07-24 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "A Bridge Too Far": Middle East Set For A Massive Escalation

Snippet: By Michael Every of Rabobank

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/bridge-too-far-middle-east-set-massive-escalation

[2026-07-24 05:24 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to slump as oil surges over $US100, Tesla and Alphabet tumble

Snippet: Brent oil shot to its highest price since May as increased fighting in the Middle East threatens to slow the global flow of crude. At the same time, sharp drops for two of Wall Street’s most influential companies, Alphabet and Tesla, yanked the US stock market lower.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-slump-as-oil-surges-over-us100-tesla-and-alphabet-tumble-20260724-p60i4o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 03:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan shipbuilding sector draws influx of investors seeking hidden gems

Snippet: Japan aims to double its annual shipbuilding output by 2035. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/japan-shipbuilding-sector-draws-influx-of-investors-seeking-hidden-gems

[2026-07-24 02:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Energy Department Issues Emergency Order As Hot Weather Conditions Threaten Blackouts

Snippet: The Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency order authorizing Southwest Power Pool Inc. to use certain energy resources to reduce the risk of potential blackouts, according to a July 21 statement from the department.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/energy-department-issues-emergency-order-hot-weather-conditions-threaten-blackouts

[2026-07-24 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: EU squeezes another $1 billion out of Google

Snippet: EU regulators have fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for anti-competitive practices, days after the European Commission confirmed that it will use another €4.6 billion fine against the US tech giant to plug its budget deficit.Two fines were handed down on Thursday by the European Commission. Google was fined €460 million for prioritizing its own services – such as shopping and travel deals – over those of rival companies in search results, in violation of the EU’s Digital Markets Act.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643393-google-eu-fine-billion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-24 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: EU squeezes another $1 billion out of Google

Snippet: EU regulators have fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for anti-competitive practices, days after the European Commission confirmed that it will use another €4.6 billion fine against the US tech giant to plug its budget deficit.Two fines were handed down on Thursday by the European Commission. Google was fined €460 million for prioritizing its own services – such as shopping and travel deals – over those of rival companies in search results, in violation of the EU’s Digital Markets Act.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643393-google-eu-fine-billion/

[2026-07-24 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: SpaceX Meltdown Vaporizes $1 Trillion In Market Cap As Stock, Bonds Crater

Snippet: SpaceX's Tuesday rebound was short-lived, with shares sliding to a new low of $110.85 late Thursday morning and extending their brutal post-IPO selloff.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/spacex-meltdown-vaporizes-1-trillion-market-cap-stock-bonds-crater