[2026-06-29 20:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel uproots hundreds of West Bank olive trees amid fears of wider destruction

Snippet: Israeli forces bulldozed hundreds of olive trees in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, with dozens more dunams of agricultural land at risk of further destruction in the coming days.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-uproots-hundreds-west-bank-olive-trees-palestinians-fear-wider-destruction

[2026-06-29 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China's economy picks up in June on rebounding U.S. exports, analysts say

Snippet: China's economy is showing signs of picking up, thanks in part to a rebound in shipments to the U.S.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/29/china-economy-june-trade-exports-manufacturing-tariffs-iran-war-consumption-ai-technology-.html

[2026-06-29 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump bought as much as $5 million in Axon stock before ICE sought $220 million Taser deal

Snippet: President Donald Trump bought as much as $5 million in shares of Axon Enterprise — maker of Tasers, body cameras and policing software — two weeks before Immigration and Customs Enforcement sought a five-year, $220 million contract that experts told CNBC appeared tailored to the company's weapons.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/29/trump-axon-stock-ice-taser-immigration-enforcement.html

[2026-06-29 19:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea shares women’s entrepreneurship policy model with Egypt

Snippet: South Korea is using its official development assistance program to export policy experience in women’s entrepreneurship to Egypt, as Cairo seeks to expand women’s participation in the labor market and small business sector.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10792021

[2026-06-29 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Burnham to set out a 10-year plan to transform Britain's economy

Snippet: Andy Burnham running near his house in Cheshire, England, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (Peter Powell/PA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/uk-andy-burnham-economy-speech-local-power-61a00227591281dc6d9c2de45057a2dc

[2026-06-29 18:56 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Vietnamese low-cost carrier eyes off entrance to Australian domestic market

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/vietnamese-low-cost-carrier-eyes-off-entrance-to-australian-domestic-market-20260629-p60b3q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Adnoc L&S raises profit outlook on strong shipping performance | The National

Snippet: Adnoc Logistics & Services has upgraded its full-year 2026 financial guidance because of a strong shipping performance and steady improvements across its offshore logistics operations.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/06/29/adnoc-ls-raises-profit-outlook-on-strong-shipping-performance/

[2026-06-29 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s DJI, Insta360 tighten grip on global smart camera market with supply chain edge

Snippet: Insta360 posted the strongest growth among major vendors with a 66 per cent year-on-year surge to 900,000 units in the first quarter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3358742/chinas-dji-insta360-tighten-grip-global-smart-camera-market-supply-chain-edge?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s DJI, Insta360 tighten grip on global smart camera market with supply chain edge

Snippet: Insta360 posted the strongest growth among major vendors with a 66 per cent year-on-year surge to 900,000 units in the first quarter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3358742/chinas-dji-insta360-tighten-grip-global-smart-camera-market-supply-chain-edge

[2026-06-29 18:30 UTC+10:00] [office market] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Concern over AI’s impact on Asia’s real estate sector is misplaced

Snippet: Even if the current AI boom falters, demand for digital infrastructure in Asia – especially in developing countries – will remain strong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3358695/concern-over-ais-impact-asias-real-estate-sector-misplaced

[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 18:00 UTC+10:00] [West Bank] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Is it Israel’s aim to kill our children?’ West Bank parents implore end to IDF’s child killings with impunity

Snippet: Israeli army has killed 235 children in West Bank since 7 October 2023 without a single indictment in what rights groups call a ‘licence to kill’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/29/is-it-israels-aim-to-kill-our-children-west-bank-parents-implore-end-to-idfs-child-killings-with-impunity

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tourism Malaysia lays out plan to entice Chinese travellers

Snippet: China was Malaysia’s second-largest source market in 2025, with 4.7 million visitor arrivals, up 25 per cent from 3.7 million a year earlier

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3358731/tourism-malaysia-lays-out-plan-entice-chinese-travellers?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tourism Malaysia lays out plan to entice Chinese travellers

Snippet: China was Malaysia’s second-largest source market in 2025, with 4.7 million visitor arrivals, up 25 per cent from 3.7 million a year earlier

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3358731/tourism-malaysia-lays-out-plan-entice-chinese-travellers

[2026-06-29 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Korean won tumbles to fresh 17-yr low on foreign stock selloff

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with latest; CHANGES headline, photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260629002751320

[2026-06-29 17:02 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Jacinta Allan blames inflation for Big Build blowouts

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/jacinta-allan-blames-inflation-for-big-build-blowouts-20260629-p60b2l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The 2026-27 Budget is pushing HKEX’s expansion in cross-border trading

Snippet: Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po’s measures include the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and CMU OmniClear studying updates to financial infrastructure across various asset classes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3358718/2026-27-budget-pushing-hkexs-expansion-cross-border-trading?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Stock Connect] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The 2026-27 Budget is pushing HKEX’s expansion in cross-border trading

Snippet: Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po’s measures include the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and CMU OmniClear studying updates to financial infrastructure across various asset classes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3358718/2026-27-budget-pushing-hkexs-expansion-cross-border-trading

[2026-06-29 16:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Binance's 50x Korea stock trades expose regulatory blind spot

Snippet: Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is offering derivatives with leverage of up to 50 times on Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, raising concerns over investor protection and potential spillover risks for Korea's stock market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10791767

[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 15:41 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Premier blames inflation not corruption for Big Build cost blowout

Snippet: Premier Jacinta Allan has sought to blame inflation, rather than CFMEU corruption and standover tactics, for a cost blowout on one of the signature projects she oversaw as the minister responsible for the Big Build.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/premier-argues-inflation-not-corruption-responsible-for-big-build-cost-blowout-20260629-p60ayn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&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 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why industrial firms are firing up Hong Kong’s IPO market

Snippet: With over 80 industrial firms in the IPO pipeline, it’s clear that policy priorities and relaxed listing rules are attracting a fresh wave of global capital

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3358696/why-industrial-firms-are-firing-hong-kongs-ipo-market?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 14:20 UTC+10:00] [PwC Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why industrial firms are firing up Hong Kong’s IPO market

Snippet: With over 80 industrial firms in the IPO pipeline, it’s clear that policy priorities and relaxed listing rules are attracting a fresh wave of global capital

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3358696/why-industrial-firms-are-firing-hong-kongs-ipo-market

[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 13:32 UTC+10:00] [Victorian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Victorian premier blames ‘inflation not corruption’ for Big Build cost blowouts amid fresh allegations

Snippet: Jacinta Allan resists calls for royal commission into state’s infrastructure projects as pressure mounts following new reports

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/29/jacinta-allan-victoria-big-build-royal-commission-calls-corruption-allegations-ntwnfb

[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 12:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BTS' Suga reportedly invested in Elon Musk's SpaceX before IPO

Snippet: Suga of BTS invested in Elon Musk's SpaceX years before its June 12 stock market debut, according to a report published Monday by the South Korean news outlet Edaily.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10791330

[2026-06-29 12:01 UTC+10:00] [Apps] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Vantage Point] Can the market handle GCash?

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/vantage-point-can-philippine-stock-exchange-handle-gcash-initial-public-offering/

[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 11:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Supreme Court Expected To Rule On Cook, Elections, And Trans Athletes

Snippet: The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide in the coming days whether President Donald Trump can remove Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook from her post - an extraordinary step that would mark the first presidential firing of a Fed official since the central bank's founding in 1913 and directly test the institution's independence from political interference.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/supreme-court-expected-rule-cook-elections-and-trans-athletes

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

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Another weekend escalation in Iran, another market shrug

Snippet: Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/29/cnbc-daily-open-iran-strikes-spacex-nasdaq-oil-prices.html

[2026-06-29 11:12 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: RBA prepares for ‘fire drills’ to deal with the next COVID-like crisis

Snippet: The Reserve Bank has revealed it may cut interest rates deeper and more quickly to soften the hit caused by shocks such as the pandemic recession rather than print money, as it plans to run “fire drills” to test how it would deal with another economic earthquake.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/rba-prepares-for-fire-drills-to-deal-with-the-next-covid-like-crisis-20260629-p60auv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 11:04 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Young family pay $1.86m for Melbourne home in sought-after school zone

Snippet: A young family paid $1.86 million for a family home in Mount Waverley at auction on Saturday, beating four other parties for a standout result in a sought-after school zone, despite the weak auction market.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/young-family-pay-1-86m-for-melbourne-home-in-sought-after-school-zone-20260629-p60ats.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[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 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why brokers believe China’s AI-driven stock run will find fresh legs

Snippet: Domestic and global banks put markers down on equity growth based on stronger earnings, exposure to energy transition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3358503/why-brokers-believe-chinas-ai-driven-stock-run-will-find-fresh-legs?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why brokers believe China’s AI-driven stock run will find fresh legs

Snippet: Domestic and global banks put markers down on equity growth based on stronger earnings, exposure to energy transition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3358503/why-brokers-believe-chinas-ai-driven-stock-run-will-find-fresh-legs

[2026-06-29 09:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: The Papers: 'Burnham's 10-year mission' and 'Princess in Peaks condition'

Snippet: Andy Burnham's "10 year mission" to "raise living standards" leads the Financial Times. In his first speech as "probable prime minister-in-waiting", he is expected to set out plans for a new "No 10 North" based in Manchester. The FT says his aim to decentralising power has "echoes of Starmer and Johnson".

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly9nerqxyno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[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