[2026-07-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Xpeng will take on Tesla as Chinese carmakers drive overseas EV competition

Snippet: The Guangzhou-based company will expand its self-driving technology to international markets, challenging its US rival in Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3360305/how-xpeng-will-take-tesla-chinese-carmakers-drive-overseas-ev-competition?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Why Young People in China Are Buying Feelings

Snippet: Visitors to a theme park in central China are lining up for selfies with this cosplayer. While this hiker is paid to guide and carry visitors up one of the country’s most popular mountains. It’s all part of a growing trend among young people here who are increasingly anxious about the future because of declining wages and high youth unemployment.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/asia/100000010988376/china-emotional-value.html

[2026-07-13 13:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oil prices jump 4% and Asian shares fall as US strikes at Iran

Snippet: A dealer walks past near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-iran-trump-ai-2d6744b09c68b5473d0bc8584b89e60e

[2026-07-13 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese hard tech giants see value surge in first half as global investors pour in capital

Snippet: Under the mainland-Hong Kong Connect programme, northbound holdings rise to record high of 3.13 trillion yuan by end of June

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3360310/chinese-hard-tech-giants-see-value-surge-first-half-global-investors-pour-capital?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 13:17 UTC+10:00] [hard technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese hard tech giants see value surge in first half as global investors pour in capital

Snippet: Under the mainland-Hong Kong Connect programme, northbound holdings rise to record high of 3.13 trillion yuan by end of June

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3360310/chinese-hard-tech-giants-see-value-surge-first-half-global-investors-pour-capital

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s C919 still on Malaysia Airlines’ radar, but Western certification preferred

Snippet: Opportunities for Comac’s C919 will increase with certification by Western aviation regulators, a Malaysia Aviation Group executive says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360130/chinas-c919-still-malaysia-airlines-radar-western-certification-preferred?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Bryan Foong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s C919 still on Malaysia Airlines’ radar, but Western certification preferred

Snippet: Opportunities for Comac’s C919 will increase with certification by Western aviation regulators, a Malaysia Aviation Group executive says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360130/chinas-c919-still-malaysia-airlines-radar-western-certification-preferred

[2026-07-13 11:59 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries could ignite a new energy shock

Snippet: July 13, 2026 — 11:59am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/ukraine-s-attacks-on-russian-refineries-could-ignite-a-new-energy-shock-20260713-p60er5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Filipino workers locked in bitter labor dispute with Taiwanese manufacturer

Snippet: A sign at the entrance to a facility in Taiwan run by TaiDoc, a Taiwanese medical devices manufacturer that is mired in a long-running dispute with scores of its employees over working conditions. (Photo provided by Michael Beltran)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/filipino-workers-locked-in-bitter-labor-dispute-with-taiwanese-manufacturer

[2026-07-13 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: These Are The States Driving America's Economic Growth

Snippet: The U.S. economy grew 2.1% in real terms in 2025, but that national figure tells only part of the story. While every state economy expanded, some grew nearly ten times faster than others.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/these-are-states-driving-americas-economic-growth

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Thailand's oldest bank turns to virtual banking for growth

Snippet: CEO Arthid Nanthawithaya says SCB X's virtual bank will be a strategic pillar for the Thai financial group. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/trading-asia/thailand-s-oldest-bank-turns-to-virtual-banking-for-growth

[2026-07-13 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: Markets on edge as US-Iran war flares again, oil price under pressure

Snippet: Mon 13 Jul 2026 at 6:59am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-13/asx-markets-business-live-news/106907228

[2026-07-13 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump Admin Subpoenas New York Times Reporters Over Coverage Of New Air Force One

Snippet: The Justice Department issued grand jury subpoenas on Friday to four New York Times reporters, ordering them to testify in Manhattan on Wednesday about stories describing security gaps in the new Air Force One. Federal agents showed up at some of the reporters' homes to deliver the subpoenas in person, a detail that has The Times claiming amounts to government intimidation.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/trump-administration-subpoenas-new-york-times-reporters-over-coverage-new-air-force-one

[2026-07-13 06:25 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX to climb, but Iran strikes escalate uncertainty

Snippet: Financial markets are facing more uncertainty after US President Donald Trump ordered a wave of strikes on Iran over the weekend and Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-to-climb-but-iran-strikes-escalate-uncertainty-20260713-p60epu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: These are the corporate gamblers who never waste a good energy crisis

Snippet: Oil majors have two ways to make big money during an energy shock. One is to sell the hydrocarbons they pump and refine themselves. The other is to buy barrels that rival companies produce and flog them to whoever wants them the most. The third Gulf war has now demonstrated just how important the latter has become as a source of profit for the industry – particularly in Europe.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/these-are-the-corporate-gamblers-who-never-waste-a-good-energy-crisis-20260710-p60eao.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: MSMEs regional summit held to boost economy

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/regions/msmes-regional-summit-held-to-boost-economy/2382911

[2026-07-13 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Shipping through Hormuz collapses as Iran closes strait | The National

Snippet: Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed to a fraction of prewar levels after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared the waterway closed early on Sunday and struck a Cyprus-flagged container ship, prompting what was a third round of US strikes this week. The attacks are expected to cause more volatility when oil markets open on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/07/12/shipping-through-hormuz-collapses-as-iran-closes-strait/

[2026-07-13 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Speaker Amir Ohana reduces Knesset budget by NIS 50 mil. to support Israel's economy

Snippet: Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana has reduced the Knesset's budget by an additional NIS 50 million for the purpose of supporting the country’s economy, the Knesset announced on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-902251

[2026-07-12 23:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Focus turns to building stronger institutions in Africa to speed shift to renewable energy

Snippet: NAIROBI, Kenya — Africa’s biggest clean energy challenge is shifting from building projects to building the institutions, markets and regulatory systems needed to deliver them at scale, experts say.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/12/world/focus-turns-to-building-stronger-institutions-in-africa-to-speed-shift-to-renewable-energy/2382937

[2026-07-12 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why factories in southern China are feeling the squeeze despite pickup in orders

Snippet: Manufacturers hoping for stimulus measures turn attention to coming Politburo meeting as costs eat into profits and investment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360136/why-factories-southern-china-are-feeling-squeeze-despite-pickup-orders?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Zhongshan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why factories in southern China are feeling the squeeze despite pickup in orders

Snippet: Manufacturers hoping for stimulus measures turn attention to coming Politburo meeting as costs eat into profits and investment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360136/why-factories-southern-china-are-feeling-squeeze-despite-pickup-orders

[2026-07-12 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Population Growth Prospects Corrected Downwards

Snippet: The population of the United States is projected to keep on climbing beyond 2100. However, the rate of increase that can be expected until 2050 has been significantly corrected downwards over the last couple of years.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/us-population-growth-prospects-corrected-downwards

[2026-07-12 21:59 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Pampanga’s weekend pop-up markets are one big food crawl

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/pampanga-weekend-pop-up-markets-one-big-food-crawl/

[2026-07-12 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: IMF Downgrades Global Growth Forecast Second Time In A Row

Snippet: The IMF downgraded global growth prospects for the second time this year, saying it expects the global economy to grow by just 3 percent in 2026.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/imf-downgrades-global-growth-forecast-second-time-row

[2026-07-12 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why some Hongkongers take a 6-hour train ride for a Zhangjiajie holiday

Snippet: ‘The seats are more spacious and it’s easier to walk about. It’s also easier to grab a bite and use the toilets,’ one traveller says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3360276/why-some-hongkongers-take-6-hour-train-ride-zhangjiajie-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 18:42 UTC+10:00] [Guangdong province] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why some Hongkongers take a 6-hour train ride for a Zhangjiajie holiday

Snippet: ‘The seats are more spacious and it’s easier to walk about. It’s also easier to grab a bite and use the toilets,’ one traveller says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3360276/why-some-hongkongers-take-6-hour-train-ride-zhangjiajie-holiday

[2026-07-12 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Markets, not politics, will make China’s yuan a global currency

Snippet: Until authorities can reduce costs and allay the market’s concerns, yuan internationalisation will be stronger on paper than balance sheets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3359840/markets-not-politics-will-make-chinas-yuan-global-currency?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Eddie Yue] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Markets, not politics, will make China’s yuan a global currency

Snippet: Until authorities can reduce costs and allay the market’s concerns, yuan internationalisation will be stronger on paper than balance sheets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3359840/markets-not-politics-will-make-chinas-yuan-global-currency

[2026-07-12 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s auto shipments to EU surge, but could be near their peak: European analysts

Snippet: The rapid ascent of Chinese car brands in Europe could be nearing a turning point as both the EU and Germany consider protectionist measures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360142/chinas-auto-shipments-eu-surge-could-be-near-their-peak-european-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s car shipments to EU surge, but could be nearing peak: European analysts

Snippet: The rapid ascent of Chinese car brands in Europe could be nearing a turning point as both the EU and Germany consider protectionist measures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360142/chinas-auto-shipments-eu-surge-could-be-near-their-peak-european-analysts

[2026-07-12 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: World Cup 2026: Hong Kong pubs, restaurants enjoy net gains from big matches

Snippet: Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman Allan Zeman says business ‘up 60 to 70 per cent’ in nightlife district and set to get ‘crazier’ for finals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3360266/world-cup-2026-hong-kong-pubs-restaurants-enjoy-net-gains-big-matches?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 16:24 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: World Cup 2026: Hong Kong pubs, restaurants enjoy net gains from big matches

Snippet: Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman Allan Zeman says business ‘up 60 to 70 per cent’ in nightlife district and set to get ‘crazier’ for finals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3360266/world-cup-2026-hong-kong-pubs-restaurants-enjoy-net-gains-big-matches

[2026-07-12 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gulf capital flowing into Asia as Hong Kong-Middle East trade up 35%: Paul Chan

Snippet: Finance chief says bilateral trade surged in first five months of 2026 following deepening of ties over recent years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3360263/gulf-capital-flowing-asia-hong-kong-middle-east-trade-35-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 15:58 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gulf capital flowing into Asia as Hong Kong-Middle East trade up 35%: Paul Chan

Snippet: Finance chief says bilateral trade surged in first five months of 2026 following deepening of ties over recent years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3360263/gulf-capital-flowing-asia-hong-kong-middle-east-trade-35-paul-chan

[2026-07-12 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan wants 60 million tourists, but China isn’t sending them

Snippet: Tokyo is banking on a massive visitor boom to do what its factories and financiers increasingly cannot: carry the economy forward

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3360158/japan-wants-60-million-tourists-china-isnt-sending-them?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 11:45 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan wants 60 million tourists, but China isn’t sending them

Snippet: Tokyo is banking on a massive visitor boom to do what its factories and financiers increasingly cannot: carry the economy forward

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3360158/japan-wants-60-million-tourists-china-isnt-sending-them

[2026-07-12 11:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: California Ex-Police Official Tops State Payroll With $1.2 Million Payday

Snippet: Former Redlands Police Deputy Chief Travis Martinez received nearly $1.2 million in wages in 2025, the highest reported compensation for any city employee in California, according to newly released data from the State Controller's Office and reporting by the New York Post.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/california-ex-police-official-tops-state-payroll-12-million-payday

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a quiet Chinese fishing village became a global surfing hotspot

Snippet: Wanning, on tropical Hainan Island, is now home to 160 surf clubs and welcomes 500,000 visitors a year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360147/how-quiet-chinese-fishing-village-became-global-surfing-hotspot?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a quiet Chinese fishing village became a global surfing hotspot

Snippet: Wanning, on tropical Hainan Island, is now home to 160 surf clubs and welcomes 500,000 visitors a year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360147/how-quiet-chinese-fishing-village-became-global-surfing-hotspot

[2026-07-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: Venezuelans facing 'the same uncertainty' six months after Maduro's abduction by the US

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/venezuela-politics-maduro-economy-trump/l800i8qev

[2026-07-12 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: One Nation is capitalising on Australians’ economic pessimism like never before. Is a ‘stagflation impulse’ to blame?

Snippet: By tying housing costs to immigration, Pauline Hanson promises a simple solution to a multilayered problem

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/12/one-nation-australia-economy-stagflation-impulse-ntwnfb

[2026-07-12 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Recipes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Generous, rustic and full of sunshine’: How to make Guillaume Brahimi’s comforting soup

Snippet: For French-born chef and television presenter Guillaume Brahimi, food has always been part of the fabric of life – not just in the kitchen, but in everyday rituals, family gatherings and village markets.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/recipes/generous-rustic-and-full-of-sunshine-how-to-make-guillaume-brahimi-s-comforting-soup-20260703-p60chh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH tops investor relations ranking

Snippet: THE Philippines ranked first among 57 emerging markets and developing economies in investor relations, the Department of Finance (DOF) said on Friday, citing a report by the Institute of International Finance (IIF).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/12/business/phtops-investor-relations-ranking/2382771

[2026-07-12 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Was SK Hynix's US Debut The AI Bubble Top? BNP Says It's Still 1998

Snippet: With SK Hynix's American depositary receipts now trading under the temporary ticker SKHYV as of late Friday morning, the seven-times-oversubscribed offering highlights Wall Street's rush for more direct exposure to high-bandwidth memory amid the AI infrastructure boom.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/was-sk-hynixs-us-debut-ai-bubble-top-bnp-says-its-still-1998

[2026-07-12 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Shopee report: VisMin MSMEs grow stronger as average orders per seller rise 51 percent

Snippet: MICRO, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Visayas and Mindanao are scaling their businesses at an accelerating pace, with average orders per seller rising 51 percent between 2023 and 2025, according to Shopee's latest report, “The State of Digital MSMEs in VisMin: Growing Stronger in the Digital Economy.” The findings also show that provincial businesses are increasingly reaching customers nationwide, underscoring how digital commerce continues to expand opportunities beyond the country's major commercial centers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/11/tmt-newswire/shopee-report-vismin-msmes-grow-stronger-as-average-orders-per-seller-rise-51-percent/2382781

[2026-07-12 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge as competition heats up

Snippet: A vlogger promotes the GLC SUV at the Mercedes-Benz booth during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, on April 24, 2026. Major German carmakers saw sharp quarterly sales declines in China, as domestic demand weakened and competition heats up in the world’s biggest auto market. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cars-china-economy-europe-sales-d156bfb9548c6d1c7e08ccb906963959

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

Source: AP News

Title: America In Focus: Fed officials divided on US inflation views; US home prices hit all-time high

Snippet: The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store or gas station are more painful than they were last year, and rising costs are impacting the decisions of both households and businesses.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/inflation-economy-iran-trump-unemployment-6e3bec84857235030c5aa6859869f33f

[2026-07-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In China, parents turn to AI to help children select a university degree

Snippet: This summer, millions of families turned to AI for advice on selecting a degree programme – a role once played by teachers, relatives and consultants

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360144/china-parents-turn-ai-help-children-select-university-degree?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Shanxi province] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In China, parents turn to AI to help children select a university degree

Snippet: This summer, millions of families turned to AI for advice on selecting a degree programme – a role once played by teachers, relatives and consultants

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360144/china-parents-turn-ai-help-children-select-university-degree

[2026-07-11 20:24 UTC+10:00] [gig worker] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese delivery worker uniform wins top French Design Award

Snippet: It marks the first time the Gold Award has been given for workwear design in its 11-year history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360228/chinese-delivery-worker-uniform-wins-top-french-design-award