[2026-06-29 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: GM Replaces 1,000 Factory Zero Workers With 50 Robots

Snippet: General Motors is once again under the microscope after expanding automation at its Detroit-based Factory Zero plant, installing about 50 collaborative robots not long after cutting more than 1,000 positions, according to Yahoo Finance.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/gm-replaces-1000-factory-zero-workers-50-robots

[2026-06-29 18:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Manus on Markets: Stability elusive after latest US-Iran clash | The National

Snippet: From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/06/29/manus-on-markets-stability-elusive-after-latest-us-iran-clash/

[2026-06-29 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alternate route: China invests in Europe cargo corridor that avoids Russia, Middle East

Snippet: Middle Corridor through Kazakhstan and across Caspian Sea would have transit time of 15 to 18 days, compared with 45 to 60 for ocean routes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358717/alternate-route-china-invests-europe-cargo-corridor-avoids-russia-middle-east?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alternate route: China invests in Europe cargo corridor that avoids Russia, Middle East

Snippet: Middle Corridor through Kazakhstan and across Caspian Sea would have transit time of 15 to 18 days, compared with 45 to 60 for ocean routes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358717/alternate-route-china-invests-europe-cargo-corridor-avoids-russia-middle-east

[2026-06-29 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee says large-scale investment needed to secure 'overwhelming' chip supply capability

Snippet: SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Monday South Korea stands at a crossroad for a great leap forward in the increasingly competitive semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) markets, stressing the need for large-scale investments to secure "overwhelming" chip supply capabilities.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260629006100315

[2026-06-29 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Looking beyond IPOs to build a broader investment ecosystem in Hong Kong

Snippet: HKEX is expanding its product suite with new fixed-income, derivatives and connectivity offerings, giving global investors more ways to gain exposure to China’s markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3358697/looking-beyond-ipos-build-broader-investment-ecosystem-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Stock Connect] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Looking beyond IPOs to build a broader investment ecosystem in Hong Kong

Snippet: HKEX is expanding its product suite with new fixed-income, derivatives and connectivity offerings, giving global investors more ways to gain exposure to China’s markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3358697/looking-beyond-ipos-build-broader-investment-ecosystem-hong-kong

[2026-06-29 15:24 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: How far is too far? The risks of a tumbling property market

Snippet: June 29, 2026 — 3:24pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/how-far-is-too-far-the-risks-of-a-tumbling-property-market-20260629-p60aw0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 15:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee's approval rating falls for sixth straight week: poll

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10791603

[2026-06-29 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares are mixed and tech stocks extend losses

Snippet: A huge screen shows 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, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-ai-chips-oil-iran-war-8e1287dac3ff8f27ff280beb9a9c06b0

[2026-06-29 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Why the Fed is not ready to bet on AI just yet | The National

Snippet: Kevin Warsh focused his first conference as Federal Reserve chair on June 17 on a familiar problem: fast-rising prices fuelled by the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/06/29/why-the-fed-is-not-ready-to-bet-on-ai-just-yet/

[2026-06-29 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Bursting Of AI Bubble, Collapse Of Circular Deals Are Among Top Risks To Global Financial System, BIS Warns

Snippet: An artificial-intelligence bust (and thus bubble), inflation and fiscal stress are the three the most alarming threats to global prosperity at present, the Bank for International Settlements warned. In its annual report published on Sunday, the Basel-based institution - better known as the central banks' central bank - cited those on a list of “pressure points” that currently “demand attention,” with underlying financial vulnerabilities lurking that could amplify any shock.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/bursting-ai-bubble-collapse-circular-deals-are-among-top-risks-global-financial-system-bis

[2026-06-29 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China adds 20 Japanese entities to its export control list

Snippet: Ministry of Commerce cites national security concerns as reason for move

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358686/china-adds-20-japanese-entities-its-export-control-list?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 12:15 UTC+10:00] [national security] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China adds 20 Japanese entities to its export control list

Snippet: Ministry of Commerce cites national security concerns as reason for move

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358686/china-adds-20-japanese-entities-its-export-control-list

[2026-06-29 11:59 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump is threatening a new trade war. The EU should call his bluff

Snippet: June 29, 2026 — 11:59am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/trump-is-threatening-a-new-trade-war-the-eu-should-call-his-bluff-20260629-p60ato.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 11:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's state developers power Shenzhen construction despite market woes

Snippet: This project in Shenzhen, called Marivista, is a joint development by state-owned conglomerates China Merchants Group and China Resources. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/china-s-state-developers-power-shenzhen-construction-despite-market-woes

[2026-06-29 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Future Economy Institute] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: To boost birth rate, Hong Kong needs to deliver quality housing

Snippet: If homes remain painfully unaffordable and pitifully small, it’s very difficult to persuade couples to have children

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3358439/boost-birth-rate-hong-kong-needs-deliver-quality-housing

[2026-06-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing’s handover anniversary policy gift to Hong Kong? It could be a ‘Reit Connect’

Snippet: Previous July 1 anniversaries have delivered financial policy changes, and markets anticipate expanded cross-border access this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3358638/beijings-handover-anniversary-policy-gift-hong-kong-it-could-be-reit-connect?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could a ‘Reit Connect’ be Hong Kong’s handover anniversary gift from Beijing?

Snippet: Previous July 1 anniversaries have delivered financial policy changes, and markets anticipate expanded cross-border access this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3358638/beijings-handover-anniversary-policy-gift-hong-kong-it-could-be-reit-connect

[2026-06-29 10:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Southeast Asians scale back spending as Iran war spillover persists

Snippet: A vendor tends to a customer at a public market in Quezon City, Metro Manila. The Philippines reported 7% year-on-year inflation in April and May due to the impact of the Iran war on fuel prices. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/southeast-asians-scale-back-spending-as-iran-war-spillover-persists

[2026-06-29 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: To tackle elderly poverty crisis, Hong Kong needs to rethink retirement

Snippet: With Hongkongers living longer, there is no reason they should stop working at 65 when they can still contribute to the city’s economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3358216/tackle-elderly-poverty-crisis-hong-kong-needs-rethink-retirement?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 07:30 UTC+10:00] [life expectancy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: To tackle elderly poverty crisis, Hong Kong needs to rethink retirement

Snippet: With Hongkongers living longer, there is no reason they should stop working at 65 when they can still contribute to the city’s economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3358216/tackle-elderly-poverty-crisis-hong-kong-needs-rethink-retirement

[2026-06-29 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asia's AI rally winners face a rising leverage problem

Snippet: TOKYO -- Stock markets in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan were plagued by volatility last week, gyrating between all-time highs and sharp selloffs. While the artificial intelligence boom has turned these markets into winners so far this year, it has also encouraged investors to build up leverage, contributing to the market fluctuations.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/trading-asia/asia-s-ai-rally-winners-face-a-rising-leverage-problem

[2026-06-29 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Renewed Gulf hostilities put markets on edge, ASX poised for marginal gain

Snippet: Topic:Business, Economics and Finance

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-29/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates-jun-29/106853238

[2026-06-29 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Path To A September Rate Cut (Despite AI Inflation)

Snippet: By Peter Tchir of Academy Securities

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/path-september-rate-cut-despite-ai-inflation

[2026-06-29 05:21 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to advance, Wall Street’s AI slump picks up pace

Snippet: Most of the US stock market rose after oil prices eased back to where they were before the war with Iran, but drops for stocks swept up in the mania around artificial-intelligence technology kept the market in check.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-advance-wall-street-s-ai-slump-picks-up-pace-20260629-p60ary.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 05:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Will the $155b data centre boom pay off for us all?

Snippet: June 29, 2026 — 5:15am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/will-the-155b-data-centre-boom-pay-off-for-us-all-20260626-p60a9q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Five Dynamics That Make Sense Of An Increasingly Chaotic World

Snippet: Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/five-dynamics-make-sense-increasingly-chaotic-world

[2026-06-29 01:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s newest IP office to cut hi-tech patent approval times ‘by 70%’

Snippet: Centre in Xiongan New Area projected to fast-track process from 15 months to just three

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358659/chinas-newest-ip-office-cut-hi-tech-patent-approval-times-70?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 01:55 UTC+10:00] [Xiongan New Area] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s newest IP office to cut hi-tech patent approval times ‘by 70%’

Snippet: Centre in Xiongan New Area projected to fast-track process from 15 months to just three

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358659/chinas-newest-ip-office-cut-hi-tech-patent-approval-times-70

[2026-06-29 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash Kills 14 In Ras Tanura , Cause Unknown

Snippet: One week after a mysterious explosion - attributed to a "technical incident" - at Qatar's massive Ras Laffan industrial city killed dozens and set back restoration and recovery efforts at the giant LNG production facility by weeks if not months, a helicopter belonging to Saudi ​oil giant Aramco crashed on Sunday ‌in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia's eastern coast on the Gulf, west of the Strait of ​Hormuz, killing 14 nationals, the state ​news agency reported, adding that the ⁠cause

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/saudi-aramco-helicopter-crash-kills-14-ras-tanura-cause

[2026-06-28 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: If you think China needs to dethrone U.S. dollar, you don't understand how it is waging global currency war

Snippet: Every June, policymakers, regulators, bankers, investors, and financial executives gather in Shanghai for the Lujiazui Forum, China's premier financial policy conference. If Davos is where global elites discuss the future of the world economy, Lujiazui is increasingly where Beijing signals how it intends to shape that future to serve its own interests.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/28/china-doesnt-need-to-de-throne-dollar-to-win-global-currency-war.html

[2026-06-28 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The final insurance frontier: Hong Kong spots opportunity in mainland China’s space boom

Snippet: Like maritime trade centuries ago, the space economy is built on high-risk, high-value journeys. Hong Kong wants to be its insurance hub

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3358494/final-insurance-frontier-hong-kong-spots-opportunity-mainland-chinas-space-boom?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-28 23:00 UTC+10:00] [space] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The final insurance frontier: Hong Kong spots opportunity in mainland China’s space boom

Snippet: Like maritime trade centuries ago, the space economy is built on high-risk, high-value journeys. Hong Kong wants to be its insurance hub

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3358494/final-insurance-frontier-hong-kong-spots-opportunity-mainland-chinas-space-boom

[2026-06-28 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: IPO Market For AI Freezes Up While The Nuclear SPAC Market Runs Hot

Snippet: While it looks like OpenAI's IPO has been put on ice as they try to paint SpaceX as the scapegoat, there's still one sector that simply can't launch the IPOs and SPACs fast enough.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/ipo-market-ai-freezes-while-nuclear-spac-market-runs-hot

[2026-06-28 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Net result? How a Hong Kong dim sum restaurant went big on the World Cup

Snippet: Lin Heung Lau’s branch in Sheung Wan has become one of the city’s most unlikely venues for catching the football

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3358650/net-result-how-hong-kong-dim-sum-restaurant-went-big-world-cup?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-28 20:20 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Net result? How a Hong Kong dim sum restaurant went big on the World Cup

Snippet: Lin Heung Lau’s branch in Sheung Wan has become one of the city’s most unlikely venues for catching the football

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3358650/net-result-how-hong-kong-dim-sum-restaurant-went-big-world-cup

[2026-06-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Global recession and the end of the middle class: What ‘AI exuberance’ could do to the world

Snippet: One of the world’s most respected economic institutions has warned the AI boom powering the Australian and global economy could create an international recession with the technology obliterating middle-class jobs along the way.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/global-recession-and-the-end-of-the-middle-class-what-ai-exuberance-could-do-to-the-world-20260626-p60ag6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-28 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong can drive ‘China Opportunity 2.0’ push for global growth: Paul Chan

Snippet: Finance chief also says Northern Metropolis megaproject can serve as destination for Chinese firms to commercialise their technologies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3358643/hong-kong-can-drive-china-opportunity-20-push-global-growth-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-28 18:16 UTC+10:00] [Dalian] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong can drive ‘China Opportunity 2.0’ push for global growth: Paul Chan

Snippet: Finance chief also says Northern Metropolis megaproject can serve as destination for Chinese firms to commercialise their technologies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3358643/hong-kong-can-drive-china-opportunity-20-push-global-growth-paul-chan

[2026-06-28 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Independent CNMI governor bet eyes Filipinos’ 'swing vote'

Snippet: SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands — Independent gubernatorial candidate Lawrence Camacho said the Filipino community will play an important role in the Commonwealth's future, describing it as a vital contributor to the CNMI economy. He pledged that if elected, his administration would continue engaging with Filipinos alongside other sectors of society.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/28/news/independent-cnmi-governor-bet-eyes-filipinos-swing-vote/2374300

[2026-06-28 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Steeper prices ahead after Qatar gas supply cut off, HK Electric tells customers

Snippet: CEO Francis Cheng says firm has not received any gas from Qatar since March, after Iranian strikes damaged production facilities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3358635/steeper-prices-ahead-after-qatar-gas-supply-cut-hk-electric-tells-customers?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-28 14:55 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Steeper prices ahead after Qatar gas supply cut off, HK Electric tells customers

Snippet: CEO Francis Cheng says firm has not received any gas from Qatar since March, after Iranian strikes damaged production facilities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3358635/steeper-prices-ahead-after-qatar-gas-supply-cut-hk-electric-tells-customers

[2026-06-28 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran inflation nears 89% as war strains economy

Snippet: Iran's inflation rate accelerated sharply in June, reaching 88.6 percent year-on-year, according to the country's Statistics Centre, which linked the surge to the economic impact of the recent war.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-inflation-nears-89-war-strains-economy

[2026-06-28 11:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: The Papers: 'Devolution revolution' and 'the cost of cool'

Snippet: There's a mix of stories on Sunday's papers. The Sunday Mirror previews Andy Burnham's economic speech on Monday, where he will pledge to give mayors more power and invest extra cash into the regions. The paper cites a source who says should Burnham become PM, "devolution will be at the heart" of his policy to rewire the economy.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7vymj03drno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-28 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Financial products or illicit gambling? Can Hong Kong regulate prediction markets?

Snippet: Interactive Brokers’ offering in city puts legality of prediction markets in question as regulator stresses case-by-case approach

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3358613/financial-products-or-illicit-gambling-can-hong-kong-regulate-prediction-markets?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-28 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Financial products or illicit gambling? Can Hong Kong regulate prediction markets?

Snippet: Interactive Brokers’ offering in city puts legality of prediction markets in question as regulator stresses case-by-case approach

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3358613/financial-products-or-illicit-gambling-can-hong-kong-regulate-prediction-markets

[2026-06-28 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Japan’s tourist visa fees, interest rate policy impact its booming property market?

Snippet: Do property investments in the world’s fifth-largest economy add up for foreigners after visa fee hikes and a tightened monetary policy?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3358584/will-japans-tourist-visa-fees-interest-rate-policy-impact-its-booming-property-market?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-28 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Japan property] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Japan’s tourist visa fees, interest rate policy impact its booming property market?

Snippet: Do property investments in the world’s fifth-largest economy add up for foreigners after visa fee hikes and a tightened monetary policy?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3358584/will-japans-tourist-visa-fees-interest-rate-policy-impact-its-booming-property-market

[2026-06-28 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing is building Shanghai into a major offshore yuan centre. Should Hong Kong worry?

Snippet: Geopolitical tensions add fuel to long-standing debate about China’s need for multiple offshore yuan centres – a role that suits Shanghai well

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358474/beijing-building-shanghai-major-offshore-yuan-centre-should-hong-kong-worry?utm_source=rss_feed