Topic: Business — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-07 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The United Arab Emirates supplies roughly 40% of Japan's crude oil. © Reuters
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[2026-05-07 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: UBS senior analyst Tom Wadewitz, who covers freight transportation, told clients that Amazon's latest push to open its supply chain network to businesses beyond its own marketplace triggered an "overdone" sell-off in transport names, including UPS, FedEx, and C.H. Robinson.
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[2026-05-06 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Authorities say shopping centres and catering sector reported growth, but industry leaders flag inconsistent spending
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[2026-05-06 23:51 UTC+10:00] [mainland China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Authorities say shopping centres and catering sector reported growth, but industry leaders flag inconsistent spending
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[2026-05-06 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: In our preview to this morning's Quarterly Refunding Statement, we said that we do not expect major changes and that, at most, the treasury might adjust its statement language to soften the forward guidance on possibly futures increase in coupon auction sizes with one likely change would be dropping “at least” while retaining the expectation for unchanged coupon sizes over “the next several quarters” (recall Deutsche Bank said it expects nominal coupon increases beginning in February 2027).
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[2026-05-06 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Higher gasoline prices and mounting geopolitical tensions are doing little to slow the American consumer — at least judging by the latest results and commentary from Uber Technologies and The Walt Disney Company.
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[2026-05-06 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong and Uzbekistan leaders meet to discuss enhanced cooperation with 15 China–Uzbek deals spanning energy, healthcare and infrastructure
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[2026-05-06 22:39 UTC+10:00] [Admiralty] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong and Uzbekistan leaders meet to discuss enhanced cooperation with 15 China–Uzbek deals spanning energy, healthcare and infrastructure
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[2026-05-06 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: U.S.-based glass company Corning soared in premarket trading in New York after announcing a new mega deal with Nvidia to expand manufacturing capacity for fiber optic production used in AI data centers.
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[2026-05-06 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Oil prices slumped more than 10 per cent on Wednesday after reports that the US and Iran are nearing a deal to end the war that has strangled a fifth of global oil and gas supplies.
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[2026-05-06 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US equity futures are up big this morning and making fresh all time highs, led by tech companies, while oil prices and bond yields fell sharply on optimism that the US and Iran are nearing a peace deal. As of 8:00am Nasdaq 100 futures jumped 1.7% while those for the S&P 500 gained 1%, with both gauges set to build on record highs.
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[2026-05-06 22:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: With non-farm payrolls looming, we get another glimpse at the labor market today from the ADP Employment Report which shows the US economy added 109k jobs in April (a slight disappointment relative to +120k exp). That is the tenth straight month of job additions and strongest monthly addition since January 2025...
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[2026-05-06 22:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Samsung Electronics has decided to withdraw its home appliance and TV sales business in China amid its struggle to shore up its presence in one of the world's most important markets, industry sources said Wednesday.
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[2026-05-06 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Thousands of domestic train services added on last day of ‘golden week’ to meet record demand, and high energy costs affect consumer spending
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[2026-05-06 22:00 UTC+10:00] [China State Railway Group] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Thousands of domestic train services added on last day of ‘golden week’ to meet record demand, and high energy costs affect consumer spending
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[2026-05-06 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Disney reported better-than-expected second-quarter results, driven by momentum across entertainment, sports, and experiences, while reaffirming its positive outlook for the year.
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[2026-05-06 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: In recent months, global disruption has become an operational reality for industries across the region. Supply chain pressures have tested systems, but they have also shown the value of the UAE’s industrial ecosystem. When resilience and flexibility are designed into the way manufacturing sectors operate, essential goods and services keep moving.
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[2026-05-06 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Novo Nordisk shares jumped as much as 9% in Copenhagen, suggesting the stock may finally be bottoming out after a vicious multi-year bear market. The move followed the Danish drugmaker's decision to raise its 2026 guidance ranges for adjusted sales and adjusted operating profit, citing solid momentum in Wegovy sales.
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[2026-05-06 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ex-economy minister Rafizi Ramli, who is questioned by the MACC, previously pitched the deal as key to the Malaysian chip sector’s future
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[2026-05-06 20:42 UTC+10:00] [James Chai] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ex-economy minister Rafizi Ramli, who is questioned by the MACC, previously pitched the deal as key to the Malaysian chip sector’s future
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[2026-05-06 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics has decided to withdraw its home appliance and TV sales business in China amid its struggle to shore up its presence in one of the world's most important markets, industry sources said Wednesday.
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[2026-05-06 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Tawazun Council and AD Ports Group have joined forces to develop a strategic industrial base in Abu Dhabi in a bid to enhance the UAE’s defence manufacturing capabilities.
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[2026-05-06 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Move aligns with mainland China’s decision following concerns that concealed door handles, which are usually electronic, pose safety risks
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[2026-05-06 20:08 UTC+10:00] [electronic door handles] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Move aligns with mainland China’s decision following concerns that concealed door handles, which are usually electronic, pose safety risks
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[2026-05-06 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Axios reports that the White House is nearing a preliminary deal with Iran to end the war. This is based on a 14-point, one-page memorandum that creates a 30-day negotiating window for a broader nuclear and Strait of Hormuz deal and follows President Trump's announcement last night of "great progress" and a "complete and final" deal nearing.
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[2026-05-06 18:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Brussels’ proposed new Cybersecurity Act would require vast amounts of Chinese equipment to be ripped out and replaced in a slew of industries
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[2026-05-06 18:59 UTC+10:00] [Nuctech] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Brussels’ proposed new Cybersecurity Act would require vast amounts of Chinese equipment to be ripped out and replaced in a slew of industries
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[2026-05-06 18:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Retail sales reached HK$33.9 billion as buyers raced to make deals before first registration tax concessions for electric cars ended
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[2026-05-06 18:57 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Retail sales reached HK$33.9 billion as buyers raced to make deals before first registration tax concessions for electric cars ended
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[2026-05-06 18:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Authority says fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights have been cancelled in May and June, and about 1 per cent in July, despite global fuel crisis
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[2026-05-06 18:37 UTC+10:00] [Mable Chan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Authority says fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights have been cancelled in May and June, and about 1 per cent in July, despite global fuel crisis
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[2026-05-06 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Rising stock markets along with growth in pension and provident fund savings have generated unprecedented wealth for the Israeli public in the past few years. According to Bank of Israel figures released last week, at the beginning of 2026 (February) the Israeli public's portfolio of financial assets was worth a record NIS 7.4 trillion.
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[2026-05-06 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: With its effective closure sending shockwaves through the global economy, the Strait of Hormuz has been much discussed throughout the Iran war.
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[2026-05-06 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: On 12 February 2026, the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne stood before Sri Lanka’s apex anti-money laundering body and presented a document that had never before existed: a Concept Paper for regulating virtual assets. The presentation to the National Coordinating Committee on AML/CFT marked the government’s first concrete step toward bringing order to a sector that, by its own admission, has become a breeding ground for fraud.
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[2026-05-06 16:27 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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[2026-05-06 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: A global finance watchdog is demanding national regulators better scrutinize private credit, warning that banks, asset managers, insurance and private equity firms are exposed to an assortment of growing risks in the near $2 trillion sector.
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[2026-05-06 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: European stocks are set to rise on Wednesday as oil prices trade lower on renewed hopes of a negotiated settlement to the Iran war.
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[2026-05-06 14:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Export-Import Bank of Korea is stepping up financial cooperation with India to support investments in key minerals, clean energy and other strategic industries, as Korean companies seek to expand their presence in one of the world's fastest-growing markets.
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[2026-05-06 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: BYD, Geely and Xpeng showcase eye-catching EVs at Beijing auto show as they build momentum in Europe and target more discerning buyers
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[2026-05-06 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: BYD, Geely and Xpeng showcase eye-catching EVs at Beijing auto show as they build momentum in Europe and target more discerning buyers
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[2026-05-06 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Employees of Hana Bank celebrate in a photo opportunity to mark the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) of over 7,000 points at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
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[2026-05-06 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump will host Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Thursday for talks about shared economic and security issues, a White House official said, speaking on condition of anonymity about a meeting that has not been officially announced.
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[2026-05-06 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: App icons of generative AI assistants. Artificial intelligence is expected to be a catalyst fueling large M&A deals. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)
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[2026-05-06 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: For Amani Shreim, motherhood has become a daily struggle to protect her four-month-old son, Ibrahim – not only from illness, but from the conditions surrounding him in Gaza. With no cot available anywhere in the markets, she lays him on the floor beside her each night.
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[2026-05-06 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cold War 1994 and The Devil Wears Prada 2 were tipped to shine in a crowded release window – but many consumers chose to stay away
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[2026-05-06 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Marvel] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cold War 1994 and The Devil Wears Prada 2 were tipped to shine in a crowded release window – but many consumers chose to stay away
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[2026-05-06 10:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul's benchmark Kospi opened above 7,000 for the first time Wednesday, as expectations that Middle East tensions may ease spilled into local markets and unleashed another sharp rally.
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[2026-05-06 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Energy storage unit EP Cube eyes Hong Kong hiring and potential IPO as the group expands into higher-value markets
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[2026-05-06 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Shawn Qu] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Energy storage unit EP Cube eyes Hong Kong hiring and potential IPO as the group expands into higher-value markets
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[2026-05-06 09:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher, tracking Wall Street gains overnight as a drop in oil prices and strong earnings lifted investor sentiment.
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