[2026-07-03 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Hong Kong’s arbitration skills help the new global space race take off?

Snippet: Experts, top officials say city can turn existing strengths into commercial advantage to tap into fast-growing global space economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359362/can-hong-kongs-arbitration-skills-help-new-global-space-race-take?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 22:10 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Hong Kong’s arbitration skills help the new global space race take off?

Snippet: Experts, top officials say city can turn existing strengths into commercial advantage to tap into fast-growing global space economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359362/can-hong-kongs-arbitration-skills-help-new-global-space-race-take

[2026-07-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI skills required for 4 out of 10 graduate jobs in China, says recruitment portal

Snippet: University of Hong Kong professors say ‘messy jobs’ that span multiple tasks more immune to challenges posed by technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359328/ai-skills-required-4-out-10-graduate-jobs-china-says-recruitment-portal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [National Bureau of Statistics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI skills required for 4 out of 10 graduate jobs in China, says recruitment portal

Snippet: University of Hong Kong professors say ‘messy jobs’ that span multiple tasks more immune to challenges posed by technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359328/ai-skills-required-4-out-10-graduate-jobs-china-says-recruitment-portal

[2026-07-03 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Apple Intelligence Fails To Ignite "Upgrade Activity," UBS Says

Snippet: Apple Intelligence is not yet moving the needle or exciting the customer base the way Wall Street had expected when analysts pitched AI as the spark for a new iPhone upgrade supercycle. That narrative continues to sputter.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/apple-intelligence-fails-ignite-upgrade-activity-ubs-says

[2026-07-03 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Watch : Marcos not worried about PH losing grants after upper middle income status upgrade

Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 2, 2026 (July 3 in Manila) says that he is not worried about the country's potential loss of certain developmental grants after the World Bank’s reclassification of the Philippines as an upper middle-income economy. In a joint press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Vancouver Convention Center, Marcos said he viewed this transition not as a loss, but as a sign of economic confidence that would attract more direct investments.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/03/videos/watch-marcos-not-worried-about-ph-losing-grants-after-upper-middle-income-status-upgrade/2378030

[2026-07-03 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India-Bangladesh ties ease with visa restart amid China concerns

Snippet: Analysts say Dhaka will have to be prudent as it tries to secure Chinese investment to boost its economy while managing India’s security concerns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3359324/india-bangladesh-ties-ease-visa-restart-amid-china-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Dhaka] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India-Bangladesh ties ease with visa restart amid China concerns

Snippet: Analysts say Dhaka will have to be prudent as it tries to secure Chinese investment to boost its economy while managing India’s security concerns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3359324/india-bangladesh-ties-ease-visa-restart-amid-china-concerns

[2026-07-03 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Employee training hours in Hong Kong hit 14-year high amid AI push: survey

Snippet: Average training hours per staff member reached 19.4 hours in 2025, with firms prioritising AI and soft skills

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359315/employee-training-hours-hong-kong-hit-14-year-high-amid-ai-push-survey?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 18:54 UTC+10:00] [AI governance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Employee training hours in Hong Kong hit 14-year high amid AI push: survey

Snippet: Average training hours per staff member reached 19.4 hours in 2025, with firms prioritising AI and soft skills

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359315/employee-training-hours-hong-kong-hit-14-year-high-amid-ai-push-survey

[2026-07-03 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong ministers get 1.3% pay rise, after civil servants secure 2% salary bump

Snippet: South China Morning Post calculates monthly salary of chief secretary for administration, the city’s No 2 official, has risen to HK$422,755

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359307/hong-kong-ministers-get-13-pay-rise-after-civil-servants-secure-2-salary-bump?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 18:31 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong ministers get 1.3% pay rise, after civil servants secure 2% salary bump

Snippet: South China Morning Post calculates monthly salary of chief secretary for administration, the city’s No 2 official, has risen to HK$422,755

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359307/hong-kong-ministers-get-13-pay-rise-after-civil-servants-secure-2-salary-bump

[2026-07-03 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Extreme heat wave threatens U.S. power grids and July 4 travel

Snippet: A prolonged and dangerous period of extreme heat across the central and eastern U.S. is poised to continue into the Independence Day weekend, exposing pressure points for power markets and transport.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/03/extreme-heat-us-power-grids-july-4-travel.html

[2026-07-03 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s passport climbs global rankings as economic influence grows, index finds

Snippet: Chinese travellers are gaining easier access to destinations worldwide, even as they still require visas for more countries than they can enter freely

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3359291/chinas-passport-climbs-global-rankings-economic-influence-grows-index-finds

[2026-07-03 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s passport climbs global rankings as economic influence grows, index finds

Snippet: Chinese travellers are gaining easier access to destinations worldwide, even as they still require visas for more countries than they can enter freely

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3359291/chinas-passport-climbs-global-rankings-economic-influence-grows-index-finds?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oman walks a diplomatic tightrope over Strait of Hormuz fees, creating a ‘blind spot’ for markets

Snippet: Oman's reputation for neutrality has earned it the nickname the "Switzerland of the Middle East."

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/03/oman-strait-hormuz-fees-iran-trump.html

[2026-07-03 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE's non-oil business activity grows at slowest pace in five years in June amid fallout of Iran war | The National

Snippet: Business activity in the UAE's non-oil private sector grew at the slowest pace in five years in June, while employment contracted for the first time in more than four years, as companies tackle the fallout of the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/07/03/uaes-non-oil-business-activity-grows-at-slowest-pace-in-five-years-in-june-amid-fallout-of-iran-war/

[2026-07-03 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: German government pledges to defend trade, signalling tougher China stance

Snippet: Country’s ruling coalition agrees on 34-point package to revive ailing German economy as Chinese imports surge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3359262/german-government-pledges-defend-trade-signalling-tougher-china-stance?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 17:01 UTC+10:00] [Kiel Institute] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: German government pledges to defend trade, signalling tougher China stance

Snippet: Country’s ruling coalition agrees on 34-point package to revive ailing German economy as Chinese imports surge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3359262/german-government-pledges-defend-trade-signalling-tougher-china-stance

[2026-07-03 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee pledges to establish 'aerospace industry belt' along southern coast

Snippet: SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday pledged to create an "aerospace industry belt" along the country's southern coast, calling it one of the new growth engines that South Korea will seek to nurture in an effort to compete in future global markets.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260703008400315

[2026-07-03 16:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Safe havens aren't behaving like they used to. Here's what's changed

Snippet: When markets buckle, investors usually know where to hide: U.S. Treasurys, the Japanese yen and gold.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/03/safe-havens-arent-behaving-like-they-used-to-heres-whats-changed.html

[2026-07-03 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asian investors turn into sellers of gold ETFs as market rally slows

Snippet: More retail investors in Asia are seeing gold as an investment opportunity rather than a safe-haven asset. (Photo by Miki Kamiyama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/asian-investors-turn-into-sellers-of-gold-etfs-as-market-rally-slows

[2026-07-03 15:52 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In This Economy] The Philippines is upper-middle income at last. But what does it mean?

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-philippines-upper-middle-income-at-last-meaning/

[2026-07-03 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yen weakness persists as markets see BOJ falling behind the curve

Snippet: The Japanese currency has failed to rally despite recent rate hikes and government intervention. (Photo by Rie Ishi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/yen-weakness-persists-as-markets-see-boj-falling-behind-the-curve

[2026-07-03 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indonesian food prices fall during free meal program school holiday

Snippet: Eko Kurniawan, a vegetable seller at Surabaya's Tambak Rejo market, said the prices of most staples had fallen after President Prabowo Subianto's free meal program was suspended for the monthlong school holiday. (Photo by Johannes Nugroho)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/indonesian-food-prices-fall-during-free-meal-program-school-holiday

[2026-07-03 14:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares rally after Dow hits a record

Snippet: Trader Robert Charmak works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-rates-ai-oil-trump-de7c9db96ce4d502079892d3ecef88cf

[2026-07-03 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong pivots to a 5-day civil service work week in 2006 – SCMP archive

Snippet: On this day 20 years ago, Hong Kong reduced the working week from 5.5 days to 5 for the city’s government staff

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359234/hong-kong-pivots-5-day-civil-service-work-week-2006-scmp-archive?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 13:30 UTC+10:00] [government] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong pivots to a 5-day civil service work week in 2006 – SCMP archive

Snippet: On this day 20 years ago, Hong Kong reduced the working week from 5.5 days to 5 for the city’s government staff

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359234/hong-kong-pivots-5-day-civil-service-work-week-2006-scmp-archive

[2026-07-03 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The UAE's economy is moving from resilience to recovery | The National

Snippet: This week’s news that UAE crude oil exports are back to near-prewar levels is a reflection not only of the country's economic strength but also the transitional moment it is experiencing. If the Iranian drone and missile strikes that began in February highlighted the Emirates’ resilience, this restoration of its energy exports underlines its strong recovery.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/07/03/uae-economy-oil-prices-energy-inflation-recovery-business-jobs/

[2026-07-03 12:50 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The world’s financial system has been upended

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/the-world-s-financial-system-has-been-upended-20260702-p60buz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Vietnam's Q2 economic growth accelerates to 8.39%

Snippet: First-half rise of 8.18% means pressure is on economy to meet government's 10% annual growth target

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/vietnam-s-q2-economic-growth-accelerates-to-8.39

[2026-07-03 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to launch long-awaited gold clearing and settlement system next week: sources

Snippet: The city plans to process its first gold settlement on Tuesday, according to those familiar with the matter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359239/hong-kong-launch-long-awaited-gold-clearing-and-settlement-system-next-week-sources?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 12:21 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to launch long-awaited gold clearing and settlement system next week: sources

Snippet: The city plans to process its first gold settlement on Tuesday, according to those familiar with the matter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359239/hong-kong-launch-long-awaited-gold-clearing-and-settlement-system-next-week-sources

[2026-07-03 12:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan aims to ignite 'animal spirits' with $2.3tn plan

Snippet: Minoru Kiuchi, minister of state for economic and fiscal policy, told Nikkei Asia that innovation-driven economic growth would help secure Japan's international standing. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/japan-aims-to-ignite-animal-spirits-with-2.3tn-plan

[2026-07-03 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: America's $31 Trillion Economy By State

Snippet: As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, its economy has grown to nearly $31 trillion, making it the world’s largest by a wide margin.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/americas-31-trillion-economy-state

[2026-07-03 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Vietnam pushes rental housing as ownership loses its edge

Snippet: High-rise apartment blocks and dense urban housing are seen in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam is pushing to expand rental housing as rising property prices strain affordability in its major cities. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/vietnam-pushes-rental-housing-as-ownership-loses-its-edge

[2026-07-03 09:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: 5 takeaways from President Donald Trump's interview with CNBC

Snippet: President Donald Trump sat with CNBC's Joe Kernen in the Oval Office on Thursday for a wide-ranging interview about his finances, the economy and legislation moving through Capitol Hill.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/02/5-takeaways-from-president-donald-trumps-interview-with-cnbc.html

[2026-07-03 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Billionaire Governor Pritzker Embraces Socialist Candidates As The Future Of The Democrat Party

Snippet: It's a common and almost inevitable component of communist history that the leaders of proletariat movements always end up becoming some of the wealthiest people in those movements. The idea of "equity" is a fantasy; every society no matter how "progressive" has an elitist class with more money and more power than the common citizen.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/billionaire-governor-pritzker-embraces-socialist-candidates-future-democrat-party

[2026-07-03 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkongers should beware of prediction markets

Snippet: Concerns including the potential for insider trading and contractual disputes make prediction markets a dangerous bet

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3359129/hongkongers-should-beware-prediction-markets?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 08:45 UTC+10:00] [John Lee] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkongers should beware of prediction markets

Snippet: Concerns including the potential for insider trading and contractual disputes make prediction markets a dangerous bet

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3359129/hongkongers-should-beware-prediction-markets

[2026-07-03 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Knicks’ championship run gave 20% boost to NYC’s nightlife economy: ‘Never seen anything like this!’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/02/us-news/knicks-championship-run-gave-major-boost-to-nycs-nightlife-economy-never-seen-anything-like-this/

[2026-07-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Lee Byung-jong] New US Ambassador to Korea

Snippet: With her recent Senate confirmation, former US Congresswoman Michelle Steel is set to arrive in Seoul as the new US ambassador to South Korea. As the second Korean American to hold the post, following Sung Kim in the early 2010s, she returns to her country of birth facing both opportunities and challenges.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10796484

[2026-07-03 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Iran Runs Into Big Problem: No Buyers For Its Oil, As Full Tankers Pile Up Off China

Snippet: Iran was euphoric when as part of the Trump MOU, it got permission to flood the world with its oil after Trump effectively eliminate sanctions that had been in place for 40 years. However, it has quickly run into another, potentially far bigger problem: as the armada of Iranian oil tankers exits the Persian Gulf, it is now struggling to find buyers before the expiry of a 60-day window granted by Washington,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/iran-runs-big-problem-no-buyers-its-oil-full-tankers-pile-china

[2026-07-03 05:20 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to rise, tech stocks weigh on Wall Street

Snippet: Most US stocks are rising after the latest update on the job market suggested the Federal Reserve may feel less pressure to hike interest rates. But more swings for chip stocks and other winners of the artificial-intelligence boom are keeping indexes mixed.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-rise-tech-stocks-weigh-on-wall-street-20260703-p60c7m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: SAP Slows Hiring, Freezes Travel As AI Push Accelerates

Snippet: Not even a day after reports swirled that Microsoft was preparing to cut thousands of employees, and as the broader tech sector continues to hemorrhage white-collar workers replaced by chatbots, the latest AI-related job-displacement news is coming from Europe's largest software company.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/sap-slows-hiring-freezes-travel-ai-push-accelerates

[2026-07-03 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump bought Apple, Nvidia and other tech giants before tariff reversal fueled rebound

Snippet: While investors and businesses spent the early days of April 2025 fretting over the future of global trade and the economy, President Donald Trump was busy buying into the stock market sell-off he created.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/02/trump-aapl-nvda-tariffs-disclosures.html

[2026-07-03 04:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Blue Owl Gates Investors Again After Top BDCs Hit With Massive 38%, 19% Redemption Requests

Snippet: After a catastrophic Q1 for private credit BDCs, Q2 is proceeding just as many had expected: just as bad.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/blue-owl-gates-investors-again-after-bdcs-hit-massive-38-19-redemption-requests

[2026-07-03 04:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Winners and losers of the NHL offseason include big spenders in major markets

Snippet: Vegas Golden Knights’ Pavel Dorofeyev (16) celebrates between Carolina Hurricanes’ Jalen Chatfield (5), Alexander Nikishin (21), and goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) after a goal in the second period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nhl-free-agency-winners-losers-c68dc2fd6040ed22adf7a50dfd430612

[2026-07-03 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Sin(a)tra

Snippet: By Michael Every of Rabobank

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/central-banks-need-get-things-right-or-talk-about-revolution-may-not-be-hyperbole

[2026-07-03 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Foreign investors scoop up half-year record $60bn in Japan stocks

Snippet: The Nikkei Stock Average has risen by 39% since the end of 2025, far outstripping rises in the STOXX 600 and S&P 500. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/foreign-investors-scoop-up-half-year-record-60bn-in-japan-stocks