[2026-07-23 14:30 UTC+10:00] [undersea cables] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China Unicom launches new Hong Kong-Cambodia cable link as mainland firms leverage city

Snippet: The project ties a high-speed data and information corridor running through Southeast Asia with Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3361545/china-unicom-launches-new-hong-kong-cambodia-cable-link-mainland-firms-leverage-city

[2026-07-23 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s star fund manager dumps long-held consumer bets in pivot to AI trade

Snippet: Zhang Kun cuts US$3.1 billion fund’s holdings in baijiu and e-commerce as ‘downside pressure on the economy has exceeded expectations’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3361544/chinas-star-fund-manager-dumps-long-held-consumer-bets-pivot-ai-trade?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 14:08 UTC+10:00] [China stocks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s star fund manager dumps long-held consumer bets in pivot to AI trade

Snippet: Zhang Kun cuts US$3.1 billion fund’s holdings in baijiu and e-commerce as ‘downside pressure on the economy has exceeded expectations’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3361544/chinas-star-fund-manager-dumps-long-held-consumer-bets-pivot-ai-trade

[2026-07-23 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s power grid no longer keeping pace with green energy capacity, study says

Snippet: Bottlenecks in wind and solar power may drag out the country’s reliance on coal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361467/chinas-power-grid-no-longer-keeping-pace-green-energy-capacity-study-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s power grid no longer keeping up with green energy capacity: study

Snippet: Bottlenecks in wind and solar power may drag out the country’s reliance on coal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361467/chinas-power-grid-no-longer-keeping-pace-green-energy-capacity-study-says

[2026-07-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s tycoons are restructuring their charitable donations. Where is that money going?

Snippet: One major driver of overall decline in corporate donations has been the prolonged slump in country’s real estate sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361472/chinas-tycoons-are-restructuring-their-charitable-donations-where-money-going?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s tycoons rein in charitable donations, switch focus to science, education

Snippet: One major driver of overall decline in corporate donations has been the prolonged slump in country’s real estate sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361472/chinas-tycoons-are-restructuring-their-charitable-donations-where-money-going

[2026-07-23 10:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: How fentanyl-linked crypto fraud ties back to a Chinese drug kingpin

Snippet: Nikkei wrote a custom program to trace the flow of cryptocurrencies used by a smuggling network using Japan as a key transit point. (Photo by Hiroki Endo)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade-war/fentanyl-s-hidden-routes/how-fentanyl-linked-crypto-fraud-ties-back-to-a-chinese-drug-kingpin

[2026-07-23 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Supreme Court To Decide If Plane Can Be Seized Over 6-Pack Of Beer

Snippet: Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/supreme-court-decide-if-plane-can-be-seized-over-6-pack-beer

[2026-07-23 10:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea's GDP expands 0.6% in Q2 on robust exports: BOK

Snippet: The South Korean economy grew 0.6 percent in the second quarter from a quarter earlier as robust exports offset downward pressure from lingering Middle East tensions, central bank data showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10817255

[2026-07-23 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump threat of 50% tariffs could ripple through Canadian economy

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, at a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP,File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/canada-tariffs-50-percent-us-trump-usmca-trade-agreement-negotiations-eaeb132cb96ba8bd2f160ced7019f7aa

[2026-07-23 09:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: South Korea logs modest growth even as AI chip boom powers exports

Snippet: A graduate student majoring in semiconductor engineering at Korea University in Seoul works on June 11. The chip sector is powering South Korea's economy. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/south-korea-logs-modest-growth-even-as-ai-chip-boom-powers-exports

[2026-07-23 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea's GDP expands 0.6 pct in Q2 on robust exports: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean economy grew 0.6 percent in the second quarter from a quarter earlier as robust exports offset downward pressure from lingering Middle East tensions, central bank data showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260720003800320

[2026-07-23 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Investors ‘bulk buying’ flats remains key in Hong Kong amid red-hot rental market

Snippet: A record 654 buyers snapped up two or more new properties in the first half of the year, as investors look to cash in on Hong Kong’s rental market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3361485/investors-bulk-buying-flats-remains-key-hong-kong-amid-red-hot-rental-market?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Highwood] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Investors ‘bulk buying’ flats remains key in Hong Kong amid red-hot rental market

Snippet: A record 654 buyers snapped up two or more new properties in the first half of the year, as investors look to cash in on Hong Kong’s rental market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3361485/investors-bulk-buying-flats-remains-key-hong-kong-amid-red-hot-rental-market

[2026-07-23 07:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US not getting enough critical minerals from China, Greer says as Xi-Trump meeting looms

Snippet: Remarks on minerals vital for electronics come as Marco Rubio and Wang Yi discuss upcoming meeting of leaders

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3361513/us-not-getting-enough-critical-minerals-china-greer-says-xi-trump-meeting-looms?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 07:36 UTC+10:00] [Wendy Cutler] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US not getting enough critical minerals from China, Greer says as Xi-Trump meeting looms

Snippet: Remarks on minerals vital for electronics come as Marco Rubio and Wang Yi discuss upcoming meeting of leaders

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3361513/us-not-getting-enough-critical-minerals-china-greer-says-xi-trump-meeting-looms

[2026-07-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: We Watched 'The Odyssey' So You Don't Have To!

Snippet: Submitted by blueapples on X via ashesofacacia.substack.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/we-watched-odyssey-so-you-dont-have

[2026-07-23 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Despite Big Bounce In Revenues, TSLA Shares Drop After Disappointing Earnings

Snippet: After a dismal two years of weakening demand, falling sales, and damage to its brand by Elon Musk’s political activities, Tesla’s road to recovery remains mixed on the heels of an impressive delivery report.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/despite-big-bounce-revenues-tsla-shares-drop-after-disappointing-earnings

[2026-07-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Google Dips After Search Revenues Miss; Capex Guidance Awaited

Snippet: As we wrote in our GOOGL preview, according to UBS and JPM analysts, the market would be watching two things above all else when Alphabet became the first hyperscaler to report earnings after the close today: capex guidance and monetization language, as "the debate has shifted from "how big is capex" to "who proves monetization and returns." And yet, in light of the massive expectations for capex growth, the company was facing "downside risk" it it disappointed the buyside bars

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/google-dips-after-search-revenues-miss-capex-guidance-awaited

[2026-07-23 05:18 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to rise, Wall Street mixed; Oil continues to climb

Snippet: The US stock market is drifting in mixed trading, while oil prices climb another 3 per cent as fighting continues in the war with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-rise-wall-street-mixed-oil-continues-to-climb-20260723-p60hqg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 04:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Major airline installs a ‘game-changing’ new feature to economy seats that weary passengers have begged for

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/22/lifestyle/emirates-debuts-game-changing-headrest-to-economy-seats/

[2026-07-23 04:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Global corporate bond sales hit $3.7tn in first half on AI funding race

Snippet: Big U.S. tech companies are issuing tens of billions of dollars in bonds to fund AI-related projects such as data centers. (Source photos by Getty/Kyodo and Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/bonds/global-corporate-bond-sales-hit-3.7tn-in-first-half-on-ai-funding-race

[2026-07-23 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Video Game Market Tanks As Studio, Console Stocks Sink ; Can GTA VI Revive Industry?

Snippet: Video game stocks have been battered so far this year, with Electronic Arts the only major name in positive territory and even then only marginally higher. The Roundhill Video Games ETF is down about 14.8% YTD, highlighting industry-wide weakness as investors await a potential revival sparked by Take-Two's release of Grand Theft Auto VI this upcoming fall.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/video-game-market-tanks-studio-console-stocks-sink-can-gta-v1-revive-industry

[2026-07-23 04:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: A Fed Rate-Hike Would Be A Serious Mistake

Snippet: Authored by Daniel Lacalle,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/july-back-table-fed-rate-hike-would-be-serious-mistake

[2026-07-23 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Polymarket promo code NYPMAX: Deposit $20, get $50 for MLB home runs leader markets

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/22/betting/polymarket-promo-code-nypmax-deposit-20-get-50-for-mlb-home-runs-leader/

[2026-07-23 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Great Six Month Financial Blindfold

Snippet: Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/great-six-month-financial-blindfold

[2026-07-23 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US fund managers shy away from 'significantly undervalued' yen

Snippet: The Japanese yen hit a 39-year low against the U.S. dollar on July 22. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/us-fund-managers-shy-away-from-significantly-undervalued-yen

[2026-07-23 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland Chinese dental clinics in Hong Kong come under scrutiny of authorities

Snippet: Dental association alerts officials after visiting booths where staff offered free cleaning, used endoscopes to suggest treatments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3361506/mainland-chinese-dental-clinics-hong-kong-come-under-scrutiny-authorities?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 02:41 UTC+10:00] [Chan Chiu-yee] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland Chinese dental clinics in Hong Kong come under scrutiny of authorities

Snippet: Dental association alerts officials after visiting booths where staff offered free cleaning, used endoscopes to suggest treatments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3361506/mainland-chinese-dental-clinics-hong-kong-come-under-scrutiny-authorities

[2026-07-23 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Can SpaceX Fire On All Cylinders?

Snippet: Authored by Michael Lebowitz via RealInvestmentAdvice.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/can-spacex-fire-all-cylinders

[2026-07-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SBCorp scales up for global standards with massive modernization drive

Snippet: THE Small Business Corporation entered its 35th anniversary year by completely redefining its role in the domestic economy.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/23/supplements/sbcorp-scales-up-for-global-standards-with-massive-modernization-drive/2389887

[2026-07-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Why are OpenAI and Anthropic cheering on regulation in Australia? The answer has global reach

Snippet: The companies hope to follow in the footsteps of SpaceX, which raised $86bn and soared to a $2.1tn valuation after it listed on public markets in June

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/23/openai-anthropic-australia-ai-regulation

[2026-07-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $25, get $500 for college football championship markets

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/22/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-25-get-500-for-college-football-championship-markets/

[2026-07-23 00:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Egypt's intense heatwave strains workers and disrupts economy

Snippet: An intense heatwave has gripped Egypt, forcing residents to adopt coping measures while disrupting work schedules, tourism, and agriculture across the country.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/egypts-intense-heatwave-strains-workers-and-disrupts-economy/

[2026-07-23 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos and confusion in the midterms

Snippet: NEW YORK — When midterm campaigning began, each major political party had a clear game plan. Republicans would emphasize border security and an economy that was finally shaking off years of high inflation. Democrats would focus attention on a deeply unpopular President Donald Trump to energize their voters.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/22/world/messy-primaries-plague-both-major-political-parties-causing-chaos-and-confusion-in-the-midterms/2389557

[2026-07-23 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos

Snippet: NEW YORK — When midterm campaigning began, each major political party had a clear game plan. Republicans would emphasize border security and an economy that was finally shaking off years of high inflation. Democrats would focus attention on a deeply unpopular President Donald Trump to energize their voters.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/22/world/messy-primaries-plague-both-major-political-parties-causing-chaos/2389557

[2026-07-22 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: UBS Warns Trump's 100% Generic Drug Tariff Puts Indian Pharma "On Notice"; Goldman Flags Reshoring Winners

Snippet: President Trump will impose a 100% tariff on imported generic drugs starting in August 2028, rising to 200% a year later, unless manufacturers shift production to the US.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/ubs-trumps-100-generic-drug-tariff-puts-indian-pharma-notice-goldman-flags-reshoring

[2026-07-22 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What would 200% US tariffs on generic drugs mean for China’s pharmaceutical industry?

Snippet: Analysts say that China’s pivot from generics to innovative drugs means the industry is less exposed to US levies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361468/what-would-200-us-tariffs-generic-drugs-mean-chinas-pharmaceutical-industry?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-22 23:00 UTC+10:00] [pharmaceutical industry] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What would 200% US tariffs on generic drugs mean for China’s pharmaceutical industry?

Snippet: Analysts say that China’s pivot from generics to innovative drugs means the industry is less exposed to US levies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361468/what-would-200-us-tariffs-generic-drugs-mean-chinas-pharmaceutical-industry

[2026-07-22 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Despite regulatory crackdown, Chinese investors look to Hong Kong, US to diversify

Snippet: Stocks in mainland markets have underperformed this year, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 3.9 per cent year to date as of Wednesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/wealth/article/3361494/despite-regulatory-crackdown-chinese-investors-look-hong-kong-us-diversify?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-22 22:07 UTC+10:00] [S&P Index] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Despite regulatory crackdown, Chinese investors look to Hong Kong, US to diversify

Snippet: Stocks in mainland markets have underperformed this year, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 3.9 per cent year to date as of Wednesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/wealth/article/3361494/despite-regulatory-crackdown-chinese-investors-look-hong-kong-us-diversify

[2026-07-22 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing vows to protect Chinese firms after EU hits Alibaba unit with fine

Snippet: Commerce officials decry “discriminatory” barriers as source says firm had hired several outside consultants to vet goods and curb counterfeits

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3361491/beijing-vows-protect-chinese-firms-after-eu-hits-alibaba-unit-fine?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-22 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Ceconomy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing vows to protect Chinese firms after EU hits Alibaba unit with fine

Snippet: Commerce officials decry “discriminatory” barriers as source says firm had hired several outside consultants to vet goods and curb counterfeits

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3361491/beijing-vows-protect-chinese-firms-after-eu-hits-alibaba-unit-fine

[2026-07-22 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Slide Ahead Of Google Earnings As Brent Surges Above $95

Snippet: US futures are lower following a chipmaker-powered jump in Tuesday’s session, with Nasdaq 100 futures falling by 0.8%, which appears to be more of a retracement to yesterday’s strength than a move tied to oil or de-risking into today’s Tech earnings. Alphabet earnings are coming after the close. As of 7:00am ET, S&P futures are down 0.3% and Nasdaq futures slide 0.6%.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-slide-ahead-google-earnings-brent-surges-above-95

[2026-07-22 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing ramps up computing power to boost ‘token economy’ in tech race with US

Snippet: The surge in compute capacity underpins Beijing’s ambition to establish itself as a national ‘AI highland’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3361458/beijing-ramps-computing-power-boost-token-economy-tech-race-us?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-22 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Arm] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing ramps up computing power to boost ‘token economy’ in tech race with US

Snippet: The surge in compute capacity underpins Beijing’s ambition to establish itself as a national ‘AI highland’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3361458/beijing-ramps-computing-power-boost-token-economy-tech-race-us

[2026-07-22 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Inspectors checking workers’ papers at Chinese carmaker BYD’s factory in Hungary: source

Snippet: Country’s new prime minister has launched an investigation into the Chinese electric vehicle giant’s investment in Hungary

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361462/inspectors-checking-workers-papers-chinese-carmaker-byds-factory-hungary-source?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-22 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Inspectors checking workers’ papers at Chinese carmaker BYD’s factory in Hungary: source

Snippet: Country’s new prime minister has launched an investigation into the Chinese electric vehicle giant’s investment in Hungary

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361462/inspectors-checking-workers-papers-chinese-carmaker-byds-factory-hungary-source

[2026-07-22 18:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea, US, Japan reaffirm N. Korea deterrence, expand security cooperation

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/10816870