[2026-05-27 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Republicans stare down inflation abyss with midterms fast approaching

Snippet: Republicans have said for months that inflation is former President Joe Biden's problem. Now, they're staring down the barrel of an inflation crisis of their own making just in time for the midterm election, and the blame game is just getting started.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/27/election-economy-congress-inflation-republicans.html

[2026-05-27 20:47 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Micron joins $1-trillion club as AI race powers memory chip boom

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/micron-market-value-may-26-2026/

[2026-05-27 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: CNBC

Title: New bull market in software stocks hinges on this report

Snippet: Options traders are convinced the "SaaS-pocalypse" is over. Whether that's true will likely depend on the market's reaction to Salesforce earnings after the bell Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/27/new-bull-market-in-software-stocks-hinges-on-this-report.html

[2026-05-27 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Philippines brings aid to Sinlaku-hit Filipino workers in Mariana Islands

Snippet: SAIPAN, Northern Marianas—The Philippine government has started distributing emergency financial assistance to overseas Filipino workers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands following the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Sinlaku, one of the strongest storms to hit the US territory in recent years.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/27/news/philippines-brings-aid-to-sinlaku-hit-filipino-workers-in-mariana-islands/2352386

[2026-05-27 19:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul says HMM vessel probably hit by Iranian-made anti-ship missile

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/10757349

[2026-05-27 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to roll out 2-month subsidy on LPG to ease burden on transport firms

Snippet: LPG subsidy to take effect from Sunday to July 30 and benefit operators of city’s 20,000 commercial transport vehicles, from taxis to school buses

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355031/hong-kong-roll-out-2-month-subsidy-lpg-ease-burden-transport-firms?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 19:08 UTC+10:00] [PetroChina] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to roll out 2-month subsidy on LPG to ease burden on transport firms

Snippet: LPG subsidy to take effect from Sunday to July 30 and benefit operators of city’s 20,000 commercial transport vehicles, from taxis to school buses

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355031/hong-kong-roll-out-2-month-subsidy-lpg-ease-burden-transport-firms

[2026-05-27 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Wildberries and VTB Bank Announce Strategic Partnership

Snippet: Online retailer Wildberries & Russ (RWB) and the majority state-owned VTB Bank announced a strategic partnership on Tuesday, coming amid an ongoing dispute between digital marketplaces and commercial lenders over customer discounts.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/27/wildberries-and-vtb-bank-announce-strategic-partnership-a92858

[2026-05-27 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong finalises crypto regulatory framework to lock in global hub ambitions

Snippet: Under the new rules, firms providing advice or market analysis on virtual asset trading must meet strict capital requirements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3354991/hong-kong-finalises-crypto-regulatory-framework-lock-global-hub-ambitions?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Julia Leung] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong finalises crypto regulatory framework to lock in global hub ambitions

Snippet: Under the new rules, firms providing advice or market analysis on virtual asset trading must meet strict capital requirements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3354991/hong-kong-finalises-crypto-regulatory-framework-lock-global-hub-ambitions

[2026-05-27 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump's Board of Peace's official fund receives 'zero dollars' despite billions pledged - report

Snippet: The fund set up by the World Bank for Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has received no funding, despite pledges totaling $17 billion from the US and other world leaders, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing four sources familiar with the matter.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-897454

[2026-05-27 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Aluminum Supply Crisis Is About To Get Worse

Snippet: Aluminum prices in London are up nearly 17% since the onset of the U.S.-Iran conflict, as a growing chorus of top commodity desks, including Mercuria, Goldman, JPMorgan, and others, warn that the market is facing a major supply shock.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/aluminum-supply-crisis-about-get-worse

[2026-05-27 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Spanish police search headquarters of ruling Socialist party

Snippet: BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish police are searching the headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party as part of an ongoing investigation into possible financial wrongdoing, the Civil Guard said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/spain-socialist-headquarters-police-raid-043e048333ea415a6ece0a6bf02fe6da

[2026-05-27 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Russia to allow its central bank to down drones as Moscow struggles to defend against attacks

Snippet: Russia has passed a law authorizing its central bank and other financial institutions to repel drone attacks with their own defense systems, as the country struggles to defend against Ukrainian strikes.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/27/russia-drones-central-bank-sberbank-ukraine-war.html

[2026-05-27 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top industrialist Sunny Chai picked to head firm developing San Tin Technopole

Snippet: Chai to step down as chairman of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation on June 30 before taking on new role on July 1

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355015/top-industrialist-sunny-chai-picked-head-firm-developing-san-tin-technopole?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 17:48 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top industrialist Sunny Chai picked to head firm developing San Tin Technopole

Snippet: Chai to step down as chairman of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation on June 30 before taking on new role on July 1

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355015/top-industrialist-sunny-chai-picked-head-firm-developing-san-tin-technopole

[2026-05-27 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Notorious’ Vietnam market defies raids, US tariff threats to sell luxury knock-offs

Snippet: ‘Police come once a year with a TV crew. They film the seizure of a shop, and then it’s business as usual,’ a Ninh Hiep bazaar seller says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3355009/notorious-vietnam-market-defies-raids-us-tariff-threats-sell-luxury-knock-offs?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 17:45 UTC+10:00] [Vietnam] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Notorious’ Vietnam market defies raids, US tariff threats to sell luxury knock-offs

Snippet: ‘Police come once a year with a TV crew. They film the seizure of a shop, and then it’s business as usual,’ a Ninh Hiep bazaar seller says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3355009/notorious-vietnam-market-defies-raids-us-tariff-threats-sell-luxury-knock-offs

[2026-05-27 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: US LNG emerges as Gulf hedge against Hormuz disruption | The National

Snippet: Gulf energy companies are racing to secure stakes in US liquefied natural gas projects, using a prewar diversification strategy as a hedge against supply disruptions after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz squeezed nearly a fifth of global LNG trade.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/27/us-lng-emerges-as-gulf-hedge-against-hormuz-disruption/

[2026-05-27 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee warns against price gouging by accommodations in Busan ahead of BTS concerts

Snippet: SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday warned against some businesses in Busan that have sharply raised their prices ahead of upcoming concerts there by K-pop superband BTS, insisting that such a short-sighted business practice may tarnish the image and eventually the economy of the entire city.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260527008700315

[2026-05-27 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Man jailed 9 years for attempted rape after following victim from wet market

Snippet: Former dockworker Leung Kam-wah followed mother with baby in pram, pointing cutter at her back as she opened door to her flat

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3355012/man-jailed-9-years-attempted-rape-after-following-victim-wet-market?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 17:36 UTC+10:00] [aggravated burglary] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Man jailed 9 years for attempted rape after following victim from wet market

Snippet: Former dockworker Leung Kam-wah followed mother with baby in pram, pointing cutter at her back as she opened door to her flat

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3355012/man-jailed-9-years-attempted-rape-after-following-victim-wet-market

[2026-05-27 17:16 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Of Pokémon-Senate analogies, and ultra expensive cards

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/internet-culture/pokemon-card-market-senate-analogies-alan-peter-cayetano/

[2026-05-27 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Taiwan’s economy is booming thanks to AI. Not everyone sees the benefits

Snippet: Taipei, Taiwan – For Li, an engineer at Taiwanese computer giant ASUS, the AI boom sweeping Taiwan has made it an exciting time to work in tech.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/27/taiwans-economy-is-booming-thanks-to-ai-not-everyone-sees-the-benefits

[2026-05-27 16:39 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Interest rate hike unlikely next month following cooling inflation

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/interest-rate-hike-unlikely-next-month-following-cooling-inflation-20260527-p601bk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 16:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bank of America sharply lifts Korea outlook on AI chip boom

Snippet: Bank says semiconductor rally is spreading beyond exports into consumption, capex and tax revenue

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757195

[2026-05-27 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China drops hammer on cross-border stock trading: 5 things to know

Snippet: Morning rush hour across the street from the China Securities Regulatory Commission's headquarters in Beijing: Led by the watchdog, authorities are clamping down hard on unauthorized cross-border trading. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/explainer/china-drops-hammer-on-cross-border-stock-trading-5-things-to-know

[2026-05-27 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China drops hammer on cross-border stock trading: 5 things to know

Snippet: Morning rush hour across the street from the China Securities Regulatory Commission's headquarters in Beijing: Led by the watchdog, authorities are clamping down hard on unauthorized cross-border trading. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/china-drops-hammer-on-cross-border-stock-trading-5-things-to-know2

[2026-05-27 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Local or global?’ Lawmakers seek clarity on costly Northern Metropolis fencing arena

Snippet: Development chief Doris Ho defends massive project cost, saying government has already pushed for further cost-cutting measures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3354992/local-or-global-lawmakers-seek-clarity-costly-northern-metropolis-fencing-arena?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 15:53 UTC+10:00] [Fencing World Cup] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Local or global?’ Lawmakers seek clarity on costly Northern Metropolis fencing arena

Snippet: Development chief Doris Ho defends massive project cost, saying government has already pushed for further cost-cutting measures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3354992/local-or-global-lawmakers-seek-clarity-costly-northern-metropolis-fencing-arena

[2026-05-27 15:47 UTC+10:00] [Inflation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Inflation eases to 4.2% but interest rate rise still on horizon, economists warn

Snippet: Inflation dipped in the year to April as the government’s fuel excise relief kicked in, but price pressures remain and experts predict RBA may still raise cash rate

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/27/australia-cpi-rate-inflation-rba-reserve-bank-interest-rate-rise-warning

[2026-05-27 15:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai Glovis CEO tours Europe to revive growth

Snippet: Hyundai Glovis CEO Lee Kyoo-bok has begun a business tour across eight European countries as the logistics arm of Hyundai Motor Group looks to revive growth in its second-largest global market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757093

[2026-05-27 15:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea, Singapore ministers hold talks amid renewed ‘Singapore channel’ speculation

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/10757076

[2026-05-27 15:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea touts AI-guided tactical weapons in latest missile tests overseen by Kim

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/10757070

[2026-05-27 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s hog prices, near decade low, seen squeezing profitability amid deflation risks

Snippet: Ministry data reveals nine-month slump in breeding stocks while top-listed companies face big financial hits as rising fuel and grain costs erode margins

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354980/chinas-hog-prices-near-decade-low-seen-squeezing-profitability-amid-deflation-risks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 15:00 UTC+10:00] [pork] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s hog prices, near decade low, seen squeezing profitability amid deflation risks

Snippet: Ministry data reveals nine-month slump in breeding stocks while top-listed companies face big financial hits as rising fuel and grain costs erode margins

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354980/chinas-hog-prices-near-decade-low-seen-squeezing-profitability-amid-deflation-risks

[2026-05-27 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares mostly gain after the latest rally on Wall Street, while oil prices fall

Snippet: A person looks at an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Monday, May 25, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-ai-iran-trump-8191917f4f1d7ebc54584dd3c3265032

[2026-05-27 13:07 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 92]

Source: 9News

Title: Pair arrested over alleged role in multi-million Sydney fraud scheme

Snippet: A former banker and a former financial broker have been charged over their alleged involvement in a $44 million fraud and money laundering scheme.The arrests come as investigations continue into a Sydney-based syndicate allegedly partaking in a massive fraud, where stolen personal information was used to apply for loans through financial companies to purchase luxury "ghost cars" that did not actually exist.Police then found the syndicate allegedly orchestrated widespread personal, business, and home loan fraud against financial institutions.JUST IN: Inflation

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/two-charged-alleged-role-multi-million-sydney-fraud-scheme/c6f4c957-a20d-45c2-a6e9-e6626b114a3e

[2026-05-27 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: World Cup 2026 Group A guide: Mexico target deep run as South Korea bank on Son | The National

Snippet: The 2026 World Cup is upon us so it's time to look at the 48 participants – starting with Group A, a section that features one of the co-hosts.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/27/world-cup-2026-group-a-guide-mexico-target-deep-run-as-south-korea-bank-on-son/

[2026-05-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea's overseas financial assets rise to record high in Q1: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's overseas financial assets rose to a fresh record high in the first quarter, driven by increased direct investments in the United States, central bank data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260527004800320

[2026-05-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Population mobility up 6 pct in April on property market boom

Snippet: SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Koreans relocating to new regions moved up 6.3 percent in April from a year earlier amid the growing number of houses traded in the country, data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260527005100320

[2026-05-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The cost of waiting: Why delaying investment may be your biggest financial mistake | The National

Snippet: Throughout my career, there have been many market shocks and corrections, from the global financial crisis back in 2008, the end of quantitative easing and oil price crash of 2014, the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, and, of course, the Iran conflict.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/05/27/the-cost-of-waiting-why-delaying-investment-may-be-your-biggest-financial-mistake/

[2026-05-27 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Video shows Israeli settlers setting fire to Palestinian properties in Jenin

Snippet: Footage obtained by Al Jazeera shows Israeli settlers setting ablaze Palestinian properties in Jenin, the latest incident highlight ongoing settler violence in the occupied West Bank.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/video-shows-israeli-settlers-setting-fire-palestinian-properties-jenin

[2026-05-27 12:43 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Aussie shares edge higher as April inflation eases

Snippet: May 27, 2026 12:43 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/aussie-shares-edge-higher-as-april-inflation-eases/

[2026-05-27 12:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hana Financial offers tailored services for people with disabilities

Snippet: Hana Financial Group said Wednesday it is launching a comprehensive support program aimed at helping people with disabilities build sustainable and independent lives.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10756960

[2026-05-27 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India's GIFT City offers gateway for investors seeking global stocks

Snippet: Buildings at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City in Gandhinagar, India, on Dec. 8, 2023. The fledgling financial hub, which is intended to rival the likes of Singapore, does not have restrictions on cumulative overseas investments by mutual funds. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/india-s-gift-city-offers-gateway-for-investors-seeking-global-stocks

[2026-05-27 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: American-born former IDF soldier dies at 23 of apparent suicide

Snippet: An American-born former Israeli soldier who was wounded in a West Bank attack has died by apparent suicide, according to Israeli media reports.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-897411

[2026-05-27 11:59 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Inflation retreats from three-year high

Snippet: Inflation has eased from a three-year high as the federal government’s cut to petrol excise artificially reduces the cost of living.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/inflation-retreats-from-three-year-high-20260527-p600zy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Breaking: Headline inflation eases to 4.2 per cent in April as fuel prices fall

Snippet: Wed 27 May 2026 at 11:50am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-27/headline-inflation-at-4-2-per-cent-in-april-2026/106726182

[2026-05-27 11:40 UTC+10:00] [Paul Keating] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Paul Keating urges Labor to stick with capital gains tax overhaul and avoid exemptions that would hurt economy

Snippet: Exclusive: Former PM says the changes to tax rates are ‘so marginal that no entrepreneurial initiative is likely to be thwarted’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/27/labor-budget-australia-economy-cgt-capital-gains-tax-changes-paul-keating-reponse