[2026-08-06 21:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Famed budae jjigae franchise files for court rehabilitation

Snippet: Nolboo, the South Korean restaurant franchise best known for its signature budaejjigae — a fusion stew that emerged in the aftermath of the Korean War, combining Korean ingredients such as kimchi and tofu with American staples like sausage and baked beans — has filed for court-led corporate rehabilitation after years of financial difficulties.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10833497

[2026-08-06 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BREAKING: Transport groups call off Friday's transport strike

Snippet: Transport organizations have called off their transport strike, which was supposed to take place tomorrow. DOTr Secretary Giovanni Lopez praised the decision of the major transport groups to cancel the protest action. In return, he said the government has offered various benefits for jeepney and bus drivers and operators. These benefits include increased fuel subsidy and financial assistance.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/06/videos/breaking-transport-groups-call-off-fridays-transport-strike/2399861

[2026-08-06 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Palestinian homes set ablaze in West Bank village attack, suspects flee scene

Snippet: A group of Israeli settlers reportedly set fire to several Palestinian residents’ homes in the village of Tuba in the West Bank on Wednesday, according to an IDF statement on the incident released on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-904757

[2026-08-06 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Israeli charges a settler in West Bank killing of Palestinian activist

Snippet: FILE -Mourners carry the body of Palestinian activist Awdah Al Hathaleen, who was killed by Israeli settler according to Palestinian health officials, during his funeral in the West Bank Bedouin village of Umm al-Khair, Aug. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-settler-levi-palestinian-activist-hathaleen-58e246abe5bda4d075bc61d31b7ffdfb

[2026-08-06 20:00 UTC+10:00] [US foreign policy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Top Democrats accuse Trump officials over Israeli settlers’ ‘unbridled violence’

Snippet: Letter says lifting of sanctions sent ‘clear message’ settlers can use deadly force in West Bank without consequences

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/06/democrats-trump-west-bank-israeli-settlers

[2026-08-06 19:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: West Bank healthcare system is collapsing due to Israeli polices, rights group says

Snippet: Palestinian patients line up for treatment at a mobile health clinic operated by Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) in the West Bank town of Iktaba, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/west-bank-healthcare-physicians-human-rights-israel-17a6c89efefa7e3ec07b3c68705ee043

[2026-08-06 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China launches probe into US cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks

Snippet: The country’s cyberspace administration said the review would ‘ensure the secure and stable operation of critical information infrastructure’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3363177/china-launches-probe-us-cybersecurity-firm-palo-alto-networks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-06 19:21 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China launches probe into US cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks

Snippet: The country’s cyberspace administration said the review would ‘ensure the secure and stable operation of critical information infrastructure’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3363177/china-launches-probe-us-cybersecurity-firm-palo-alto-networks

[2026-08-06 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Shorter-dated Treasury yields edge higher as traders sharpen focus on rates

Snippet: Shorter-dated Treasury yields edged higher Thursday, with traders weighing prospects for interest rate hikes. Yields held steady across the rest of the curve, with oil prices choppy as Iran-Oman talks over the Strait of Hormuz came into focus.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/06/treasury-yields-interest-rates-inflation-fed.html

[2026-08-06 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's tax dragnet rattles market as offshore trusts, insurance targeted

Snippet: Skyscrapers in Hong Kong, including AIA Central and the HSBC building, are seen through a fence at sunset. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/wealth-management/china-s-tax-dragnet-rattles-market-as-offshore-trusts-insurance-targeted

[2026-08-06 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US efforts to prop up the yen risk doing more harm than good

Snippet: Reversing the yen’s long-term decline ultimately rests on Japan’s ability to take its real interest rates out of negative territory – without triggering market panic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3363123/us-efforts-prop-yen-risk-doing-more-harm-good?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-06 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Goldman Sachs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US efforts to prop up the yen risk doing more harm than good

Snippet: Reversing the yen’s long-term decline ultimately rests on Japan’s ability to take its real interest rates out of negative territory – without triggering market panic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3363123/us-efforts-prop-yen-risk-doing-more-harm-good

[2026-08-06 18:10 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Luke Bateman took money from fiancée’s bank while she slept to feed gambling habit

Snippet: Former Canberra Raiders player Luke Bateman transferred thousands of dollars from his ex-girlfriend’s bank account while she slept to feed his betting addition but denies claims he used her engagement ring as a deposit to fund his gambling.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/luke-bateman-took-money-from-fianc-e-s-bank-while-she-slept-to-feed-gambling-habit-20260806-p60m2f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China needs a stronger yuan and ‘fiscal boost’ to drive near-term growth: Goldman Sachs

Snippet: Rebalancing economy and offsetting a record trade surplus requires targeted stimulus to counter growing global trade barriers, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3363139/china-needs-stronger-yuan-and-fiscal-boost-boost-near-term-growth-goldman-sachs?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China needs a stronger yuan, ‘fiscal boost’ to drive near-term growth: analysts

Snippet: Rebalancing economy and offsetting a record trade surplus requires targeted stimulus to counter growing global trade barriers, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3363139/china-needs-stronger-yuan-and-fiscal-boost-boost-near-term-growth-goldman-sachs

[2026-08-06 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gold hits seven-week peak as market participants weigh Hormuz reopening prospects

Snippet: Gold rose for a fourth session on Thursday and touched its highest level in seven weeks, helped by a softer dollar, while market participants assessed the chances of the Strait of Hormuz reopening.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/06/business/foreign-business/gold-hits-seven-week-peak-as-market-participants-weigh-hormuz-reopening-prospects/2399714

[2026-08-06 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Rheinmetall stock volatile after trimming guidance as Germany's F126 warship cancellation hits sales outlook

Snippet: Rheinmetall on Thursday trimmed its 2026 guidance after a cancelled project to make large warships for the German government fell through earlier this year.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/06/rheinmetall-stock-earnings-guidance-frigate.html

[2026-08-06 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CLP posts HK$5.73 billion underlying profit in first half of 2026

Snippet: Chairman Michael Kadoorie says company will make investments to strengthen electricity supply in Northern Metropolis megaproject

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3363152/clp-posts-hk573-billion-underlying-profit-first-half-2026?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-06 17:19 UTC+10:00] [mainland China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CLP posts HK$5.73 billion underlying profit in first half of 2026

Snippet: Chairman Michael Kadoorie says company will make investments to strengthen electricity supply in Northern Metropolis megaproject

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3363152/clp-posts-hk573-billion-underlying-profit-first-half-2026

[2026-08-06 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China wasting large amounts of power as captured clean energy hits bottlenecks, report says

Snippet: All new electricity needs in China could have been met if the clean energy had been absorbed by the grid

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3363147/china-wasting-large-amounts-power-captured-clean-energy-hits-bottlenecks-report-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-06 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China wasting more clean energy than its power demand growth this year: report

Snippet: All new electricity needs in China could have been met if the clean energy had been absorbed by the grid

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3363147/china-wasting-large-amounts-power-captured-clean-energy-hits-bottlenecks-report-says

[2026-08-06 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SoftBank posts profit beat boosted by stakes in Intel and TikTok-owner ByteDance

Snippet: SoftBank on Thursday reported profit for its fiscal first quarter that beat market expectations, driven by a huge gain on its stake in Intel, while a rise in ByteDance's value helped its Vision Fund division.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/06/softbank-q1-earnings-intel-bytedance-stakes.html

[2026-08-06 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli violence escalating in the West Bank, several left wounded in settler arson attacks

Snippet: An uptick of Israeli violence against Palestinians in the West Bank has been reported by local media, with overnight raids leaving several injured, properties damaged and water supplies disrupted.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-violence-escalating-west-bank-several-left-wounded-settler-arson

[2026-08-06 16:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Did NPS rebalancing delay amplify Kospi volatility?

Snippet: Unlike global peers, Korea’s pension fund delayed stock sales during rally, potentially leaving less room to cushion reversal

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10833185

[2026-08-06 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Singapore's DBS lifts outlook as wealth business drives hopes

Snippet: Singaporean bank DBS has raised its earnings guidance for all of 2026, helped by a strong performance in its wealth management business. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/singapore-s-dbs-lifts-outlook-as-wealth-business-drives-hopes

[2026-08-06 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Amundi says AI remains a long-term bet despite sell-off

Snippet: Aidan Yao, senior investment strategist for Asia at Amundi Investment Institute. He says AI remains a long-term investment theme despite recent market volatility. (Photo by Amy Chew)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/amundi-says-ai-remains-a-long-term-bet-despite-sell-off

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

Source: BBC News

Title: Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'

Snippet: Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, designing the pressure tanks that help power its rocket. He was paid partly in stock - a common trade-off at start-ups as a hiring incentive.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2g0j3y339o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The UAE's best defence in a stress test is its open market | The National

Snippet: There is a growing need for competition policy to play an expanded role in economic life in the UAE. As companies continue to grow and consolidate, markets are becoming increasingly challenging to penetrate by new market entrants or break new ceilings for existing businesses in no small part due to the dominance of larger players, long-standing understandings by a group of competitors or exclusionary agreements between companies that contribute to the same supply chain.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/08/06/the-uaes-best-defence-in-a-stress-test-is-its-open-market/

[2026-08-06 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stock regulator flags more companies for share concentration

Snippet: SFC notes 13 cases so far this year, up from total of 15 last year, in warning that lack of public float can lead to high volatility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3363113/hong-kong-stock-regulator-flags-more-companies-share-concentration?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-06 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong market regulator flags more firms on share concentration

Snippet: SFC notes 13 cases so far this year, up from total of 15 last year, in warning that lack of public float can lead to high volatility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3363113/hong-kong-stock-regulator-flags-more-companies-share-concentration

[2026-08-06 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Aging] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: The hidden cost of global flight disruptions

Snippet: A new survey quantifies the financial and emotional toll of flight disruptions, pointing to a widening gap between passenger rights on paper and passenger experience in practice.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/sponsored-content/the-hidden-cost-of-global-flight-disruptions/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-08-06 13:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump turns economic speech into attack on Democrats after Michigan results

Snippet: LAS VEGAS (Reuters) -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday turned a speech about the economy into an attack on progressive Democrats, arguing that their recent primary victories pose a potentially dangerous shift for the Democratic Party ahead of the November midterms.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10832935

[2026-08-06 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WTA Toronto Open offers 'adobo' in food stand

Snippet: National Bank Open WTA 1000 Toronto Tournament director Karl Hale said the food section of the venue has Filipino food, particularly adobo, in a nod to Alex Eala’s participation.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/06/sports/wta-toronto-open-offers-adobo-in-food-stand/2399606

[2026-08-06 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE recovery shows fortitude must be built in advance | The National

Snippet: During the past five months, the UAE and its economy have experienced events that would leave most other countries quite damaged. The Iran war – arguably the Gulf's biggest challenge since Covid-19 – has disrupted energy, shipping and investment as well as shaking confidence across the region. That the UAE’s success has been built on openness and connectivity made such upheaval a challenge for a number of sectors.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/08/06/uae-economy-gdp-iran-war-middle-east/

[2026-08-06 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: End Of Cheap Food? Five Forces Set To Drive Grocery Bills Even Higher

Snippet: UBS analysts identified five long-term forces likely to keep global food inflation "structurally higher" above its pre-pandemic average of about 2.5%, crushing consumer hopes that price pressures will simply fade.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/end-cheap-food-five-forces-set-drive-grocery-bills-even-higher

[2026-08-06 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Utah allowed to enforce anti-gambling laws on prediction market Kalshi

Snippet: An ad for the prediction market app Kalshi is displayed on a mobile phone Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley,File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/utah-kalshi-prediction-market-regulation-467a74d689dd687c88cdad5e4da9fb3b

[2026-08-06 12:29 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Records smashed as Aussie share market pushes higher

Snippet: August 6, 2026 12:29 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/records-smashed-as-aussie-share-market-pushes-higher/

[2026-08-06 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: For Taiwan's tech suppliers, space economy could be next growth spark

Snippet: Engineers of Pyras Technology assemble a CubeSat in a lab at National Central University of Taoyuan in Taiwan. (Photo by Lai Yung-Hsiang)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/for-taiwan-s-tech-suppliers-space-economy-could-be-next-growth-spark

[2026-08-06 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon warns of high leverage: 'Somebody will disrupt the market'

Snippet: JPMorgan Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon has warned that leverage across financial markets remained elevated, adding that investors should be mindful that hidden borrowing could amplify market disruptions.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/06/jpmorgan-jamie-dimon-leverage-market-disruption.html

[2026-08-06 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What caused a near miss between 2 jets near Tokyo – and what can China learn?

Snippet: The incident, which at one point saw only 20 metres separating the planes, offers lessons for Chinese regulators and operators, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3363065/what-caused-near-miss-between-two-jets-near-tokyo-and-what-can-china-learn?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-06 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What caused a near miss between 2 jets near Tokyo – and what can China learn?

Snippet: The incident, which at one point saw only 20 metres separating the planes, offers lessons for Chinese regulators and operators, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3363065/what-caused-near-miss-between-two-jets-near-tokyo-and-what-can-china-learn

[2026-08-06 11:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Finance minister voices confidence in economy, vows efforts to stabilize stock market

Snippet: South Korea's finance minister on Thursday expressed confidence in the country's economy, saying it is achieving "unprecedented" results on the back of solid growth and exports.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10832703

[2026-08-06 11:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance minister voices confidence in economy, vows efforts to stabilize stock market

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance minister on Thursday expressed confidence in the country's economy, saying it is achieving "unprecedented" results on the back of solid growth and exports.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806002500320

[2026-08-06 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KRX activates sell-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp decline

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Thursday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) after the index fell sharply, led by tech losses.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806002300320

[2026-08-06 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Louisiana Has The Highest Car Ownership Burden In America

Snippet: For many Americans, owning a car is a necessity, but the financial burden varies dramatically by state. In the least affordable places, annual vehicle expenses consume nearly one-quarter of the typical household’s income.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/louisiana-has-highest-car-ownership-burden-america

[2026-08-06 11:19 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Carry trade is powering on as investors sidestep yen’s gains

Snippet: Emerging-market (EM) carry trades, some of this year’s most popular foreign-exchange bets, are showing resilience even after a joint U.S.-Japan currency intervention dented the appeal of this yen-funded strategy.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/08/06/markets/emerging-market-yen-carry-trade/

[2026-08-06 11:12 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: The Dutertes, BPI’s TG Limcaoco, and a very stubborn bank secrecy law

Snippet: Raphael Reyes/Rappler

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/dutertes-bpi-tg-limcaoco-very-stubborn-bank-secrecy-law/

[2026-08-06 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a Hong Kong luxury estate saved HK$1b in renovation cost with tech solutions

Snippet: Ex-CEO of AsiaWorld-Expo Allen Ha says ‘homegevity’ model of targeted, consistent repairs can spare homeowners major renovation work

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3363092/how-hong-kong-luxury-estate-saved-hk1b-renovation-cost-tech-solutions?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-06 10:30 UTC+10:00] [AsiaWorld-Expo] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a Hong Kong luxury estate saved HK$1b in renovation cost with tech solutions

Snippet: Ex-CEO of AsiaWorld-Expo Allen Ha says ‘homegevity’ model of targeted, consistent repairs can spare homeowners major renovation work

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3363092/how-hong-kong-luxury-estate-saved-hk1b-renovation-cost-tech-solutions

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Footage shows Israeli forces beating Palestinian during raid

Snippet: Israeli forces were seen beating a Palestinian man while they were conducting a raid on the Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank early on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/footage-shows-israeli-forces-beating-palestinian-during-raid