Topic: Business — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-04 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: A desperate cabbie joins a service that directs him down a shadowy path in this interesting, less-is-more satirical thriller
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[2026-05-04 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE left Opec and Opec+ on "good terms" and will continue to work with members of the group to stabilise oil markets, the Emirates' minister of energy and infrastructure said.
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[2026-05-04 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New initiative lets consumers use home-grown apps like Alipay for cross-border payments – supporting Beijing’s push to expand regional financial links
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[2026-05-04 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New initiative lets consumers use home-grown apps like Alipay for cross-border payments – supporting Beijing’s push to expand regional financial links
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[2026-05-04 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Stamp duty surged 61 per cent as trading and property deals picked up, while profits and salaries tax also recorded solid gains
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[2026-05-04 18:40 UTC+10:00] [stamp duty] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Stamp duty surged 61 per cent as trading and property deals picked up, while profits and salaries tax also recorded solid gains
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[2026-05-04 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japan, Britain and other nations have pledged millions to the new scheme, as China’s dominance of critical minerals sector faces fresh challenge
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[2026-05-04 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Canberra] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japan, Britain and other nations have pledged millions to the new scheme, as China’s dominance of critical minerals sector faces fresh challenge
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[2026-05-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Hong Kong dollar bond issuance has gained traction in recent years as the market is viewed as relatively low‑risk. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
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[2026-05-04 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Renault Korea Motors Co., the South Korean unit of France's Renault S.A., said Monday its April sales plunged more than 40 percent from a year earlier on poor demand in both the domestic and overseas markets.
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[2026-05-04 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today
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[2026-05-04 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The contribution of the UAE's industrial sector to the national economy has grown by 70 per cent to Dh200 billion and investment in strengthening the country's industrial base is no more a choice but a necessity, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, said on Monday.
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[2026-05-04 16:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
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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[2026-05-04 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The Japanese yen jumped from the 157-range against the dollar to the high 155-range during holiday-thinned trading on May 4.
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[2026-05-04 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: LONDON — European markets looked set to begin the new week in negative territory as investors continue to monitor developments in the Middle East and a potential renewal of transatlantic trade tensions.
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[2026-05-04 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: HONGKONG, China — Tech firms led a rally across most Asian markets Monday following another healthy day on Wall Street fuelled by more strong earnings, while investors were also cheered by news that Iran had submitted fresh proposals to end its war with the United States.
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[2026-05-04 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: HONGKONG, China — Tech firms led a rally across most Asian markets Monday following another healthy day on Wall Street fuelled by more strong earnings, while investors were also cheered by news that Iran had submitted fresh proposals to end its war with the United States.
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[2026-05-04 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Maruf Hasan, brother of Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun comforts his mother, Shahida Khatun, as she weeps at their home in Rasulpur village in Mymensingh district, Bangladesh, Friday, April 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Rajib Dhar)
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[2026-05-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A leading economist warns widening income and wealth gaps are constraining Beijing’s agenda
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[2026-05-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Peking University] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A leading economist warns widening income and wealth gaps are constraining Beijing’s agenda
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[2026-05-04 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Resilience will be the buzz word when policymakers, senior government officials and business leaders gather in Abu Dhabi next week for the Make it in the Emirates summit.
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[2026-05-04 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: An oil refinery in Bangkok: Thailand has diversified its sources of imported crude in response to the conflict in the Middle East. © Reuters
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[2026-05-04 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: An oil refinery in Bangkok: Thailand has diversified its sources of imported crude in response to the conflict in the Middle East. © Reuters
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[2026-05-04 12:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Trader Derek Orth works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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[2026-05-04 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The war chest used to defend the city’s currency takes a hit as conflicts in Middle East prompt investors to move from stocks to safer assets
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[2026-05-04 12:12 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The war chest used to defend the city’s currency takes a hit as conflicts in Middle East prompt investors to move from stocks to safer assets
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[2026-05-04 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Elon Musk’s business empire is becoming increasingly intertwined — and if SpaceX eventually goes public, Wall Street will likely take a much harder look at how money moves across his companies.
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[2026-05-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Manufacturing and factories have always held a particular fascination for me. They are far more than sites of production; they are where innovation is applied, where capability is built, and where economic ambition is transformed into tangible output. Throughout my career working in trade and industry, I have learnt that shifting dynamics are typical of the global economy.
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[2026-05-04 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: May 4, 2026 — 11:58am
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[2026-05-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance
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[2026-05-04 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former city leader sits down for wide-ranging interview and calls for city to develop shipping insurance and management capabilities
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[2026-05-04 10:30 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former city leader sits down for wide-ranging interview and calls for city to develop shipping insurance and management capabilities
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[2026-05-04 09:52 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: May 4, 2026 09:52 | News
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[2026-05-04 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Monday as investors assess President Donald Trump's plan to "free" ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, amid lingering tensions between Iran and the U.S.
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[2026-05-04 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The tourism sector and the city could soon get a boost from a cross-border solo travel scheme more than 10 years in the making
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[2026-05-04 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Airport Authority Hong Kong] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The tourism sector and the city could soon get a boost from a cross-border solo travel scheme more than 10 years in the making
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[2026-05-04 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Jane Street Group has evolved from a niche trading shop into one of Wall Street’s most profitable firms and employees are reaping the rewards. The firm paid roughly $9.4 billion in compensation last year, more than twice what it distributed a year earlier, according to Bloomberg.
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[2026-05-04 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: According to the Hong Kong exchange, 409 listing applications from companies are currently “under processing”.
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[2026-05-04 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The ASX is priced for a marginal fall this morning, with the NAB due to post first-half results, weighed down by a $700 million impairment charge, and investors weighing up the likelihood of another RBA rate rise.
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[2026-05-04 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Areas around Tokyo Station are driving rent growth in Japan's capital. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
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[2026-05-04 05:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The US stock market set more records after Apple, Estee Lauder and others joined the list of companies delivering fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected. Easing oil prices also helped steady the stock markets around the world that were still open on the May Day holiday.
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[2026-05-04 05:05 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Australia’s increased reliance on Asian fuel is putting the nation at risk of importing sanctioned Russian “blood oil” via third countries, experts and pro-Ukraine groups say, as the US-Israeli war on Iran threatens global energy supplies.
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[2026-05-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics
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[2026-05-04 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The yuan and the ruble have emerged as leading currencies for trade among U.S.-sanctioned Iran, Russia and China. © Reuters
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[2026-05-04 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: This week, more than a thousand companies will gather in Abu Dhabi for Make it in the Emirates – the most ambitious edition yet, under the theme of “Emerging Stronger”. In recent weeks, the UAE has demonstrated, in real time and under real pressure, what a generation of disciplined nation-building has produced.
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[2026-05-04 01:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: KATHMANDU, Nepal — As global fuel markets reel from the Middle East war, motorists in Nepal are increasingly turning to electric vehicles, with high demand putting a strain on dealerships.
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[2026-05-04 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The Republican Party is bracing for a brutal midterm election this year. Polls show Democrats ahead in the generic congressional ballot, and prediction markets give them solid odds of taking the House and a modest chance of flipping the Senate. But despite polls and prediction markets, there are signs that the GOP could defy history.
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[2026-05-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: A good national prosperity strategy won’t just replace one industry with another; it will restore confidence across middle Australia along the way
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[2026-05-03 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s distinct approach to AI development and its digital economy strategy could help overcome the apparently finite nature of human-generated data
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[2026-05-03 22:30 UTC+10:00] [AI-plus] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s distinct approach to AI development and its digital economy strategy could help overcome the apparently finite nature of human-generated data
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