Topic: Business — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-31 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After US Treasury Secretary Bessent called for coordinated response from G20 towards China, Beijing urged consultation instead
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[2026-08-31 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US stock futures dropped in thin trading with most traders out as summer draws to a close, while oil prices jumped after the US and Iran exchanged attacks for first time in weeks. Brent futures rallied almost 4% topping $90-handle and WTI contracts rise above $86 a barrel. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures dropped about 0.2% and contracts on the Nasdaq 100 dipped 0.1% as most Mag 7 stocks drop while energy stocks rise (CVX +2%, XOM +2%) with
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[2026-08-31 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: New advice provided to Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia's current AI uptake is widespread but shallow. (ABC News: Nick Haggarty)
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[2026-08-31 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The former president of the European Council says the two sides are approaching a common ground
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[2026-08-31 22:30 UTC+10:00] [trade talks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The former president of the European Council says the two sides are approaching a common ground
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[2026-08-31 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The fixed-income securities are to be used to fund national infrastructure and construction ventures to boost the economy
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[2026-08-31 22:00 UTC+10:00] [economy recovery] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The fixed-income securities are to be used to fund national infrastructure and construction ventures to boost the economy
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[2026-08-31 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Operator Loop Hong Kong Park Company hails ‘enthusiastic response’ to four parcels earmarked for innovation and technology, housing talent
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[2026-08-31 21:31 UTC+10:00] [Loop Hong Kong Park Company] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Operator Loop Hong Kong Park Company hails ‘enthusiastic response’ to four parcels earmarked for innovation and technology, housing talent
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[2026-08-31 21:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The government has rolled out a string of economic measures since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran war at the end of February, while the economy has continued to benefit from consumption tax cuts made in September last year. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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[2026-08-31 21:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The government has rolled out a string of economic measures since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran war at the end of February, while the economy has continued to benefit from consumption tax cuts made in September last year. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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[2026-08-31 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: India's economy grew by 7.8% in the quarter ending June, mainly driven by strong performance in the financial, real estate, information technology and professional services sectors.
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[2026-08-31 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: One of our emerging investment themes (beyond nuclear, AI, and "Powering Up America") is the accelerating US-China decoupling, with a particular focus on companies with robust ex-China supply chains as Beijing increasingly weaponizes exports of strategic materials, including tungsten and germanium.
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[2026-08-31 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The United States announced on Aug. 24 that it was rescinding Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, ending a status that had been in place since 1979 and removing an additional layer of legal restrictions that had shaped the country’s relationship with the international financial and commercial system for decades.
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[2026-08-31 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Alpha Dhabi has doubled its shareholding and capital commitment in its private credit joint venture with the emirate’s sovereign fund Mubadala Investment Company as it looks to broaden its portfolio of investments.
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[2026-08-31 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The growing threat posed by advanced artificial intelligence models could trigger a disorderly correction in global financial markets, according to Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey.
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[2026-08-31 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Law orders provincial-level governments to ensure that total amount of arable land does not decrease
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[2026-08-31 19:06 UTC+10:00] [farmland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Law orders provincial-level governments to ensure that total amount of arable land does not decrease
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[2026-08-31 18:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Hery Bertus and his son stand outside their home in East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, which was destroyed in the powerful quake that struck the area on Aug. 15. (Photo by Ismi Damayanti)
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[2026-08-31 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Retail sales value for the month reaches HK$31 billion, with momentum remaining ‘resilient’
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[2026-08-31 18:56 UTC+10:00] [economic expansion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Retail sales value for the month reaches HK$31 billion, with momentum remaining ‘resilient’
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[2026-08-31 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.
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[2026-08-31 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing aims to restore buyer confidence, trading near-term financial pain for some developers for long-term market stability, analysts say
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[2026-08-31 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Yuexiu Property] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing aims to restore buyer confidence, trading near-term financial pain for some developers for long-term market stability, analysts say
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[2026-08-31 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Daniel Lacalle via dlacalle.com,
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[2026-08-31 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Currency traders work at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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[2026-08-31 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- The head of South Korea's major business lobby group on Monday stressed the need for closer economic cooperation with Japan, saying the two countries share many similarities and can serve as partners in expanding each other's markets.
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[2026-08-31 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Petrol prices in the UAE will rise for a second straight month in September, as global oil markets remain volatile with a peace deal between the US and Iran still out of reach.
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[2026-08-31 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Global economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Andrew Bailey warns G20 members about risk of cyber-disruption spreading ‘across jurisdictions’
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[2026-08-31 14:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
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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[2026-08-31 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Workers install a tunnel‑boring machine at a factory in Jinhu county in eastern China’s Jiangsu province on Aug. 25, 2026. (Chinatopix via AP)
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[2026-08-31 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Shein's office in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in December 2025: The fast-fashion retailer is set to go public in Hong Kong. © Reuters
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[2026-08-31 13:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Markets interpreted U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole remarks on Aug. 28 as leaving the door open for further interest rate hikes. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
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[2026-08-31 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PMI index was up last month to 49.8 from 49.2 in July, according to figures from the National Bureau of Statistics
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[2026-08-31 12:21 UTC+10:00] [factory activity] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PMI index was up last month to 49.8 from 49.2 in July, according to figures from the National Bureau of Statistics
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[2026-08-31 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A view of Khaosan Road, one of Bangkok's most popular spots for backpackers. © Reuters
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[2026-08-31 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A view of Khaosan Road, one of Bangkok's most popular spots for backpackers. © Reuters
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[2026-08-31 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Consul general says businesses see potential in AI, biotech and other research opportunities in the 30,000-hectare development
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[2026-08-31 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Consul general says businesses see potential in AI, biotech and other research opportunities in the 30,000-hectare development
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[2026-08-31 11:57 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: August 31, 2026 — 11:57am
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[2026-08-31 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: China's manufacturing activity in August shrank for a second straight month, though by less than market estimates, keeping the pressure on Beijing to support the economy as growth loses momentum.
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[2026-08-31 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Galbot’s outlets in Hung Hom, Kai Tak and Wan Chai will be its first outside mainland China, with plans for 10 more outlets
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[2026-08-31 10:43 UTC+10:00] [Galbot] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Galbot’s outlets in Hung Hom, Kai Tak and Wan Chai will be its first outside mainland China, with plans for 10 more outlets
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[2026-08-31 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Consul General Eric Teo calls for ‘win-win collaboration’ in wealth management despite competing tax packages to attract capital
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[2026-08-31 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Consul General Eric Teo calls for ‘win-win collaboration’ in wealth management despite competing tax packages to attract capital
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[2026-08-31 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Flurry of commercial activity offers opportunities for Hong Kong’s financial markets, research universities and the Northern Metropolis
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[2026-08-31 07:30 UTC+10:00] [LandSpace] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Flurry of commercial activity offers opportunities for Hong Kong’s financial markets, research universities and the Northern Metropolis
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[2026-08-31 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Wall Street closed the week in retreat after comments from US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh about inflation saw interest rate head higher and equity markets lower.
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[2026-08-31 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Long priced out of Australia's property market, young homebuyers must still rely on the bank of mum and dad even though costs are coming down for the first time in decades. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Ken Kobayashi and AP)
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[2026-08-31 05:22 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The bond market swung Friday as investors built bets that the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates soon to get the nation’s high inflation under control. US stocks, meanwhile, dipped but not by much after economists said a speech by Chairman Kevin Warsh helped strengthen faith that the Fed will do what’s needed to bring inflation down, even if it causes pain for the economy in the short term.
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