[2026-05-03 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: World may find itself ‘in a very Chinese time’ of data governance

Snippet: Beijing’s distinct approach to AI development and its digital economy strategy could help overcome the apparently finite nature of human-generated data

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3351972/world-may-find-itself-very-chinese-time-data-governance?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fallow farms, more coal burning and copper shortages – how this El Nino could affect China

Snippet: They warn that country’s fragmented farms are less resilient to natural disasters than bigger, more mechanised operations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352028/fallow-farms-more-coal-burning-and-copper-shortages-how-el-nino-could-affect-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [food security] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fallow farms, more coal burning and copper shortages – how this El Nino could affect China

Snippet: They warn that country’s fragmented farms are less resilient to natural disasters than bigger, more mechanised operations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352028/fallow-farms-more-coal-burning-and-copper-shortages-how-el-nino-could-affect-china

[2026-05-03 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: What’s Iran’s 14-point proposal to end the war? And will Trump accept it?

Snippet: Iran has offered a new 14-point proposal to the United States in the latest diplomatic step to reach a permanent end to the war, which has exposed the limits of US military dominance and shaken the global economy.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/3/whats-irans-14-point-proposal-to-end-the-war-and-will-trump-accept-it

[2026-05-03 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Adnoc bets $55bn on local supply chains to support $150bn capex plan | The National

Snippet: Abu Dhabi's state energy company Adnoc said it will award Dh200 billion ($55 billion) in project contracts over the next three years, accelerating a construction push that doubles as a strategic bet on the UAE's industrial economy.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/05/03/adnoc-bets-55bn-on-local-supply-chains-to-support-150bn-capex-plan/

[2026-05-03 19:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China powers up first green energy project with direct link to data centre

Snippet: The development in Ningxia is intended to balance AI-driven demand for computing capacity with the drive to cut carbon emissions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352270/china-powers-first-green-energy-project-direct-link-data-centre?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-03 19:29 UTC+10:00] [wind power] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China powers up first green energy project with direct link to data centre

Snippet: The development in Ningxia is intended to balance AI-driven demand for computing capacity with the drive to cut carbon emissions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352270/china-powers-first-green-energy-project-direct-link-data-centre

[2026-05-03 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Finance chief says Hong Kong on track for strongest quarterly growth in 5 years

Snippet: Financial Secretary Paul Chan says GDP growth to accelerate, backed by 17 per cent rise in visitors and 5.2 per cent gain in retail and catering

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3352258/finance-chief-says-hong-kong-track-strongest-quarterly-growth-5-years?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-03 16:43 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Finance chief says Hong Kong on track for strongest quarterly growth in 5 years

Snippet: Financial Secretary Paul Chan says GDP growth to accelerate, backed by 17 per cent rise in visitors and 5.2 per cent gain in retail and catering

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3352258/finance-chief-says-hong-kong-track-strongest-quarterly-growth-5-years

[2026-05-03 15:09 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Finance minister declines to comment on yen intervention for now

Snippet: Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama declined to comment if authorities intervened to support the yen last week, after reports said they had entered the market for the first time since 2024.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/03/markets/katayama-no-comment-intervention/

[2026-05-03 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cubans struggle to survive on pocket-size ration books

Snippet: A man shows his ration book known as a “libreta,” backdropped by a framed image of Fidel Castro, at a state-run bodega in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, May 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cuba-government-ration-book-libreta-store-economy-abbfaf6ee2ee6937f00c54f68e565e43

[2026-05-03 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Diversification the new default for next-gen Mena investor | The National

Snippet: Imagine a young trader in Dubai scrolling through market updates on their phone, analysing earnings coming straight out of New York, forex trends after an Reserve Bank of Australia announcement or a Bank of Japan meeting, and digging for opportunities across Asian emerging markets.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/05/03/diversification-the-new-default-for-next-gen-mena-investor/

[2026-05-03 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s industrial tourism boom is creating a new generation of tech-savvy children

Snippet: Electric vehicle and drone factory visits are on the rise, turning workplaces into educational sites in the AI era

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352023/how-chinas-industrial-tourism-boom-creating-new-generation-tech-savvy-children?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-03 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Xiaomi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s industrial tourism boom is creating a new generation of tech-savvy children

Snippet: Electric vehicle and drone factory visits are on the rise, turning workplaces into educational sites in the AI era

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352023/how-chinas-industrial-tourism-boom-creating-new-generation-tech-savvy-children

[2026-05-03 11:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: AI spending is the only thing from keeping the US economy from falling off a cliff

Snippet: The only thing keeping the US economy from falling off a cliff is AI spending: Without it, the nation’s growth numbers would be in the toilet, dragged down by an Iran war that’s goosing gasoline prices and sending US consumers straight to the poor house.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/02/business/ai-spending-is-keeping-the-us-afloat-while-the-iran-war-has-prevented-an-economic-recession/

[2026-05-03 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The U.S. Wants To Ban Chinese Cars, But They're Already At The Gate

Snippet: Efforts in Washington to block Chinese-made cars often sound like a future problem - but in practice, those vehicles are already within reach of American consumers, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/us-wants-ban-chinese-cars-theyre-already-here

[2026-05-03 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Footloose in Delhi: Where medieval and modern coexist

Snippet: The colorful streets of Chandni Chowk, in the heart of Old Delhi, invite visitors to wander through bustling markets, sample street food and soak up centuries of history. © Getty Images

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/life-arts/life/destinations/footloose-in-delhi-where-medieval-and-modern-coexist

[2026-05-03 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?

Snippet: Donald Trump once predicted the US-Israeli war in Iran would last no longer than six weeks. It has now entered its third month.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgepyv20vrpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-03 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Berkshire Cash Hits A Record $397 Billion After Selling Most Stocks In 2 Years

Snippet: The head of Berkshire may be new, but nothing has changed in the business model.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/berkshire-cash-hits-record-397-billion-company-sells-most-stocks-2-years

[2026-05-03 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump Hits Cuba With New Sanctions; Rubio Warns Of Havana's Foreign Influence Ops

Snippet: The Trump administration's Cuba pressure campaign accelerated this past week, with Trump signing an executive order Friday that broadens U.S. sanctions against Havana and opens the door to severe penalties on foreign firms operating key nodes in the Cuban economy. On top of this, Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a very interesting comment, as if he or his staffers had read our late-2025 note titled "Is There A 'Cuba Connection' Behind The Radicalization Of America's Nonprofit Left?"

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/trump-hits-cuba-new-sanctions-rubio-warns-havanas-foreign-influence-ops

[2026-05-03 04:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: It just cost $2,553 to fill up 'Whiskers' — and Australians might bear the cost

Snippet: On the Hume Highway, it takes four shots of coffee, $2,553 of fuel and a little hair metal to keep the wheels of the Australian economy turning.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-03/fuel-diesel-hume-highway-trucking-transport/106612576

[2026-05-03 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: America In Focus: Inflation jumps and gas soars but American consumers seemed to take it in stride

Snippet: Gasoline prices are displayed at a Mobil gas station on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/economy-inflation-mortgage-unemployment-iran-11da7ae35ba8345d2174b0991f75981e

[2026-05-02 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Spirit Airlines 'Bites The Dust' As All Flights Canceled; Trump Admin To Provide 'Relief' To Customers, Workers

Snippet: The collapse of bankrupt Spirit Airlines is now official.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/spirit-airlines-bites-dust-all-flights-canceled

[2026-05-02 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Japan Buys Russian Oil for the First Time Since Hormuz Closure

Snippet: Japan is set to receive its first shipment of Russian crude oil since the conflict in the Middle East disrupted global energy supplies, Japanese media reported Saturday, citing the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/02/japan-buys-russian-oil-for-the-first-time-since-hormuz-closure-a92666

[2026-05-02 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Ferrari Hybrid Values Sink As Buyers Chase V8s And V12s

Snippet: Goldman's Ferrari Residual Value Index shows that used Ferrari listing prices remained under pressure in April, down 3.4% year over year. However, analysts noted signs of "stabilization and partial improvements" after a weak second half of 2025.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/ferrari-hybrid-values-sink-buyers-chase-v8s-and-v12s

[2026-05-02 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Less financial stability, smaller social safety nets: inside the gen Z investing boom

Snippet: Apps, AI tools and shaky job prospects are pushing gen Z into markets earlier, blending caution with risk-taking

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/02/gen-z-investors-crypto-boom

[2026-05-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s live music boom spreads to smaller cities as consumption drive expands

Snippet: Local authorities are using big concerts to attract tourists and revenue, part of broader efforts to boost consumption under new five-year plan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352052/chinas-live-music-boom-spreads-smaller-cities-consumption-drive-expands?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Nanchong Daily] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s live music boom spreads to smaller cities as consumption drive expands

Snippet: Local authorities are using big concerts to attract tourists and revenue, part of broader efforts to boost consumption under new five-year plan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352052/chinas-live-music-boom-spreads-smaller-cities-consumption-drive-expands

[2026-05-02 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong records 13% rise in mainland Chinese visitors on day 1 of ‘golden week’

Snippet: Over 300,000 inbound trips made throughout day, while outbound journeys by residents hit more than 430,000

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3352214/hong-kong-records-13-rise-mainland-chinese-visitors-day-1-golden-week?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-02 18:48 UTC+10:00] [Sai Kung] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong records 13% rise in mainland Chinese visitors on day 1 of ‘golden week’

Snippet: Over 300,000 inbound trips made throughout day, while outbound journeys by residents hit more than 430,000

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3352214/hong-kong-records-13-rise-mainland-chinese-visitors-day-1-golden-week

[2026-05-02 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Abu Dhabi's and Qatar's credit ratings remain high-grade on robust fiscal buffers | The National

Snippet: Abu Dhabi's and Qatar's credit ratings remain at a high-grade level with their outlooks stable, underpinned by strong fiscal buffers enabling them to cope with the current geopolitical crisis, new reports from ratings agencies have shown.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/02/abu-dhabis-and-qatars-credit-ratings-remain-high-grade-on-robust-fiscal-buffers/

[2026-05-02 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE supply chain plan to protect against external shocks in 'uncertain world' | The National

Snippet: Analysts have hailed an initiative to protect supplies of key commodities in the UAE as evidence of the country’s determination to prevent regional conflict from disrupting the economy and day-to-day life.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/02/uae-supply-chain-plan-to-protect-against-external-shocks-in-uncertain-world/

[2026-05-02 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Who owns Novitex: Iran's largest crypto exchange used by IRGC to move millions - explainer

Snippet: The sons of a powerful family with close ties to Iran’s new supreme leader control the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, transforming it from a startup into a conduit to the global economy used by both blacklisted state institutions and ordinary citizens.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-894869

[2026-05-02 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Apple leads Wall Street to more records as oil prices pull back

Snippet: NEW YORK — The US stock market set more records Friday 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.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/02/business/foreign-business/apple-leads-wall-street-to-more-records-as-oil-prices-pull-back/2334160

[2026-05-02 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Durian Express? New Southeast Asia rail service cuts fruit prices in China

Snippet: A new cold-storage rail service is whisking mountains of durians from Thailand to China, reducing prices for the prized fruit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352017/durian-express-new-southeast-asia-rail-service-cuts-fruit-prices-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-02 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Laem Chabang Port] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Durian Express? New Southeast Asia rail service cuts fruit prices in China

Snippet: A new cold-storage rail service is whisking mountains of durians from Thailand to China, reducing prices for the prized fruit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352017/durian-express-new-southeast-asia-rail-service-cuts-fruit-prices-china

[2026-05-02 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US Pentagon signs AI deals with Google, Nvidia and SpaceX, focus on ‘lawful’ use

Snippet: The deal comes even as some tech workers raise concerns about the use of AI for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3352199/us-pentagon-signs-ai-deals-google-nvidia-and-spacex-focus-lawful-use?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-02 11:47 UTC+10:00] [Google] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US Pentagon signs AI deals with Google, Nvidia and SpaceX, focus on ‘lawful’ use

Snippet: The deal comes even as some tech workers raise concerns about the use of AI for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3352199/us-pentagon-signs-ai-deals-google-nvidia-and-spacex-focus-lawful-use

[2026-05-02 11:34 UTC+10:00] [Cuba] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Cuba says Trump’s fresh sanctions on its economy amount to ‘collective punishment’

Snippet: The US sanctions target people operating in broad sections of Cuban economy, including energy, defence and mining

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/02/cuba-trump-new-sanctions-economy

[2026-05-02 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Here’s how to crush Tehran in three moves

Snippet: The small group of Islamist regime loyalists now ruling Iran by committee may be able to fool the world with AI-generated propaganda videos, paper statements attributed to an invisible ayatollah and ChatGPT-scripted posts on X, but they can’t escape the reality of an American naval blockade pushing their economy off the cliff.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/opinion/heres-how-to-crush-tehran-in-three-moves/

[2026-05-02 10:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Estée Lauder Accelerates Turnaround, Adds 3,000 Jobs To Chopping Block

Snippet: Beauty and cosmetics giant Estée Lauder is accelerating its workforce restructuring, announcing Friday morning that it will cut another 3,000 jobs, bringing total planned reductions to as many as 10,000 roles. The move is expected to unlock hundreds of millions of dollars in additional savings. Still, it also suggests a deeper reset in the company's workforce after its hiring spree leading up to Covid, potentially putting a long-term cap on headcount.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/estee-lauder-accelerates-turnaround-adds-3000-jobs-chopping-block

[2026-05-02 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: A Robot Economy: Who Gets Rich, Who Gets Left Behind

Snippet: Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/robot-economy-who-gets-rich-who-gets-left-behind

[2026-05-02 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan yen interventions face uphill battle against structural weakness

Snippet: Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueno. The view that the central bank is unlikely to raise rates has weakened the yen. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/japan-yen-interventions-face-uphill-battle-against-structural-weakness

[2026-05-02 06:48 UTC+10:00] [Cost of Living] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: It was a 'sleepy' city — now it's one of Australia's hottest property spots

Snippet: Wagga Wagga in NSW has emerged as one of the country's hottest property spots, underscoring a broader shift in where Australians are willing and able to buy homes.

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/wagga-wagga-one-of-australias-hottest-property-markets/ab28umtvn

[2026-05-02 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: RT News

Title: WATCH Popular Russian TV host take a stab at Italy’s PM over economy and immigration

Snippet: Russian journalist Vladimir Solovyov has accused Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of betraying the interests of her own voters by following the EU line on Ukraine and Russia in an interview with Il Fatto Quotidiano published on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639348-watch-popular-russian-tv-host-meloni-accuse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-02 06:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran’s strict internet shutdown is crushing an already shaky economy

Snippet: At her studio in Iran’s capital, Amen Khademi prepared a fashion shoot for a jacket she designed with Persian-inspired motifs. But even as she applied lipstick to the model, she was distracted, worrying if her business would survive after four months without its main link to customers — the internet.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/world-news/irans-strict-internet-shutdown-is-crushing-an-already-shaky-economy/

[2026-05-02 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Waste pickers in Nairobi boost recycling skills by playing a board game

Snippet: Waste pickers in the Kenyan capital are learning about the circular economy, sustainable practices and how to advocate for their own needs - by playing a board game.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/01/waste-pickers-in-nairobi-boost-recycling-skills-by-playing-a-board-game/

[2026-05-02 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The unexpected NSW regional towns where house prices rose 20 per cent

Snippet: With Sydney’s property market at “peak fear” and buyers in high-priced lifestyle coastal markets also catching the jitters, NSW’s less sexy inland regions have come to the fore, flaunting spectacular house price growth.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/the-unexpected-nsw-regional-towns-where-house-prices-rose-20-per-cent-20260428-p5zru7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-02 04:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Strait of Hormuz blockade 'wreaking havoc' on global economy, warns China's UN envoy | The National

Snippet: China’s ambassador to the UN said on Friday that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz was "wreaking havoc" on global oil markets and the wider economy, as the Iran war continues to disrupt energy flows.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/05/01/strait-of-hormuz-blockade-wreaking-havoc-on-global-economy-warns-chinas-un-envoy/

[2026-05-02 03:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Poll finds 61 percent of Americans believe attacking Iran was a mistake

Snippet: A new poll has found that a large majority of people in the United States believe that the decision to take military action against Iran was a mistake, as the war roils the global economy and fuels cost-of-living concerns in the US.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/1/poll-finds-61-percent-of-americans-believe-attacking-iran-was-a-mistake