Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only

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[2026-07-19 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Small firms in mainland China adopting AI more readily than large ones, experts say
Snippet: Market agility, steady power supplies and data exchanges also key to gaining edge and dominating AI sector, tech leaders at Bali forum say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3361062/small-firms-mainland-china-adopting-ai-more-readily-large-ones-experts-say?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-19 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: China's role as 'swing importer' cushions oil market spike
Snippet: An oil tanker docks at a terminal off Waidiao island in China's Zhejiang province. (China Daily via Reuters)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/china-s-role-as-swing-importer-cushions-oil-market-spike
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[2026-07-19 14:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: CJ launches premium spirits brand Jari for global market
Snippet: CJ CheilJedang said Sunday it launched its premium distilled spirits brand Jari, marking its entry into the global market for Korean traditional liquor.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10812709
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[2026-07-19 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: North Korean FM visits Russia amid speculation over Kim's potential Moscow trip
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/10812683
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[2026-07-19 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: A little more patience in crowded places please
Snippet: Readers discuss how to do better in terms of etiquette online and offline, and the stock market craze
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3360907/little-more-patience-crowded-places-please?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-19 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: A little more patience in crowded places please
Snippet: Readers discuss how to do better in terms of etiquette online and offline, and the stock market craze
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3360907/little-more-patience-crowded-places-please
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[2026-07-19 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Wealthy European clients eye Hong Kong for family offices, says BNP Paribas
Snippet: France’s largest bank reports a surge in two-way wealth flows through Hong Kong, as affluent mainland investors also leverage the city to acquire European assets
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3361009/wealthy-european-clients-eye-hong-kong-family-offices-says-bnp-paribas?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-19 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Wealthy European clients eye Hong Kong for family offices, says BNP Paribas
Snippet: France’s largest bank reports a surge in two-way wealth flows through Hong Kong, as affluent mainland investors also leverage the city to acquire European assets
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3361009/wealthy-european-clients-eye-hong-kong-family-offices-says-bnp-paribas
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[2026-07-19 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Election Integrity: Is Representative Democracy A Foolish Fantasy?
Snippet: Authored by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.us
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/election-integrity-representative-democracy-foolish-fantasy
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[2026-07-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: For every dollar invested, we bring in more than 8, Hong Kong investment chief says
Snippet: Hong Kong Investment Corporation head Clara Chan explains her strategies at Nusa Dua Forum organised by SCMP and Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3361063/every-dollar-invested-we-bring-more-8-hong-kong-investment-chief-says?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Brooklyn Nets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: For every dollar invested, we bring in more than 8, Hong Kong investment chief says
Snippet: Hong Kong Investment Corporation head Clara Chan explains her strategies at Nusa Dua Forum organised by SCMP and Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3361063/every-dollar-invested-we-bring-more-8-hong-kong-investment-chief-says
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[2026-07-19 11:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: No. of unemployed college graduates hits 5-yr high in Q2
Snippet: SEJONG, July 19 (Yonhap) -- The number of unemployed college graduates in South Korea hit a five-year high in the second quarter amid a tightening job market for young adults, government data showed Sunday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260719001000315
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[2026-07-19 11:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Title: West Bank attacks: Settlers set mosque on fire, Israeli forces olive trees
Snippet: Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Tuwani in the West Bank, setting a mosque and a vehicle on fire and spray-painting a Star of David on the mosque's wall, according to Palestinian Christian human rights advocate Ihab Hassan.
Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/west-bank-attacks-settlers-set-mosque-fire-israeli-forces-olive-trees
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[2026-07-19 11:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Foreigners offload S. Korean stocks but net purchase ETFs this month: KRX
Snippet: Foreign investors were net sellers on South Korea's stock markets this month, the country's bourse operator said Sunday, while remaining net buyers of exchange-traded funds amid heightened market volatility.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10812612
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[2026-07-19 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong’s 5-year plan must focus on what the city does best
Snippet: Integration, connectivity and contribution to the national economy are the city’s tried and tested ingredients of success
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3360772/hong-kongs-5-year-plan-must-focus-what-city-does-best?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-19 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai Gold Exchange] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong’s 5-year plan must focus on what the city does best
Snippet: Integration, connectivity and contribution to the national economy are the city’s tried and tested ingredients of success
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3360772/hong-kongs-5-year-plan-must-focus-what-city-does-best
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[2026-07-19 11:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Foreigners offload S. Korean stocks but net purchase ETFs this month: KRX
Snippet: SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- Foreign investors were net sellers on South Korea's stock markets this month, the country's bourse operator said Sunday, while remaining net buyers of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) amid heightened market volatility.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260719000900320
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[2026-07-19 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Welcome To Trillionistan; Don't Get Comfortable...
Snippet: Authored by Peter C. Earle via The Daily Economy,
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/welcome-trillionistan-dont-get-comfortable
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[2026-07-19 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korea's per capita GDP estimated to reach US$39,000 in 2026, mark sharpest growth in 5 yrs
Snippet: SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) per capita is expected to increase 7.6 percent from a year earlier in 2026 to around US$39,000, marking the biggest on-year gain in five years amid robust exports led by memory chips, local analysts said Sunday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260719000600320
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[2026-07-19 09:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy
Snippet: There have been several surges in cash withdrawals as Russians seek a buffer against uncertainty
Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cglj255jk8ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-07-19 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Pets offer Hong Kong a new growth industry – and more
Snippet: Beyond representing a new silver economy, pets deliver a social dividend by helping fight the loneliness and inactivity associated with ageing
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3360890/pets-offer-hong-kong-new-growth-industry-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-19 08:45 UTC+10:00] [cats] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Pets offer Hong Kong a new growth industry – and more
Snippet: Beyond representing a new silver economy, pets deliver a social dividend by helping fight the loneliness and inactivity associated with ageing
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3360890/pets-offer-hong-kong-new-growth-industry-and-more
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[2026-07-19 08:30 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations
Snippet: Hospitality and secondary ticket market help fuel rise
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/18/fifa-record-15bn-world-cup-revenue
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[2026-07-19 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: "We've Burned Through All Buffers": Oil Traders Warn Market Running On Fumes
Snippet: Brent crude futures jumped a little more than 4% to nearly $88 a barrel, putting the crude oil benchmark on track for its biggest weekly gain since April. That move followed an Axios report that said the Trump administration had notified Israel it was deploying additional aerial assets to the region, signaling the US military could expand strikes on Iran as soon as this weekend.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/weve-burned-through-all-buffers-oil-traders-warn-market-running-fumes
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[2026-07-19 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Title: Palestinian teenage footballer dies a week after Israeli settler attack
Snippet: A Palestinian teenager who played for his country’s national youth football team has died from a gunshot wound sustained when Israeli settlers attacked his village in the occupied West Bank, officials and his relatives have said.
Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/18/palestinian-teenage-footballer-dies-a-week-after-israeli-settler-attack
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[2026-07-19 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: The former Mardi Gras CEO, the ‘aggrieved’ board member complaint and the ‘toxic’ workplace
Snippet: The former head of Mardi Gras is suing the organisation over entitlements after resigning last year amid an “aggrieved” board member’s complaint against her and allegations she hid the company’s dire financial situation from the board.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/the-former-mardi-gras-ceo-the-aggrieved-board-member-complaint-and-the-toxic-workplace-20260707-p60dda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-19 03:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Break the bank for Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final ticket
Snippet: Argentina’s Lionel Messi works out during a training session on the eve of the World Cup final soccer match in Morristown, N.J., Saturday, July 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-tickets-argentina-spain-dee9ab213948b47949b4fe9a9dde246f
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[2026-07-19 03:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: China's share of global wind turbine market reaches nearly 80%
Snippet: The adoption of wind power continues to grow around the world. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/china-s-share-of-global-wind-turbine-market-reaches-nearly-80
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[2026-07-19 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Are you investing or trading?
Snippet: OVER the years, I have met many people who entered the stock market with the same objective: to make money. Some wanted to invest for retirement, some wanted to trade for extra income, while others simply wanted to try because their friends were already buying stocks. Their reasons may differ, but the excitement is usually the same.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/19/business/are-you-investing-or-trading/2386947
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[2026-07-19 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: India successfully launches first private orbital rocket
Snippet: SRIHARIKOTA, India — India's first privately built orbital rocket took its maiden flight on Saturday, its company said, marking a significant step for the South Asian giant as it eyes a bigger slice of the global space economy.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/19/world/asia-oceania/india-successfully-launches-first-private-orbital-rocket/2387011
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[2026-07-19 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Senator-judges may vote on VP’s tax, bank records
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/19/news/national/senator-judges-may-vote-on-vps-tax-bank-records/2387003
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[2026-07-19 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Boeing keeps jet demand steady
Snippet: FARNBOROUGH, England ─ Boeing maintained its forecast for strong global demand for new commercial aircraft over the next 20 years, according to the US planemaker's market projection released in England on Saturday, ahead of the Farnborough Airshow.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/19/business/boeing-keeps-jet-demand-steady/2386948
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[2026-07-19 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: India launches first private orbital rocket
Snippet: India's first privately built orbital rocket takes its maiden flight on July 18, 2026, its company said, marking a significant step for the South Asian giant as it eyes a bigger slice of the global space economy.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/18/videos/india-launches-first-private-orbital-rocket/2386983
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[2026-07-19 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Title: Residents evacuated in Jezreel Valley as fire spreads in West Bank, ignites firefighting truck
Snippet: A fast-moving wildfire in the West Bank spread into a residential area on Saturday, setting about 10 homes on fire and damaging several vehicles, including a fire truck, Israel Fire and Rescue Services said.
Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-902875
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[2026-07-19 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: America In Focus: US inflation cooled in June, but AI build-out poses latest threat
Snippet: Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/inflation-economy-iran-trump-unemployment-ai-c8ed0b54d80fe1bdaa5edcef671e6608
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[2026-07-18 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Why Trump has changed the way he talks about Jimmy Carter
Snippet: This combination of photos taken at the White House in Washington shows President Jimmy Carter, Nov. 3, 1980, left, and President Donald Trump, July 13, 2026. (AP Photo)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-carter-iran-inflation-71fab887b88febc073c89a8c8db595f3
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[2026-07-18 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese social media accounts ‘profit from leaking official corruption scandals’
Snippet: ‘Grey market’ exploiting legal loopholes has made prosecution difficult, state media report warns
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3361056/chinese-social-media-accounts-profit-leaking-official-corruption-scandals?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-18 23:04 UTC+10:00] [Central Commission for Discipline Inspection] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese social media accounts ‘profit from leaking official corruption scandals’
Snippet: ‘Grey market’ exploiting legal loopholes has made prosecution difficult, state media report warns
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3361056/chinese-social-media-accounts-profit-leaking-official-corruption-scandals
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[2026-07-18 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Standard Chartered Bank hosts 2026 Markets Forum
Snippet: STANDARD Chartered Bank (Standard Chartered) Philippines recently hosted its inaugural Markets Forum at Shangri-La The Fort, Taguig City, convening government
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/18/tmt-newswire/standard-chartered-bank-hosts-2026-markets-forum/2386956
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[2026-07-18 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: DHS to hunt for counterfeit FIFA jerseys flooding market before World Cup final match in NJ
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/18/us-news/dhs-to-hunt-for-counterfeit-fifa-jerseys-before-world-cup-final/
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[2026-07-18 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Illegal drug peddlers turn NYC neighborhood into open-air prescription pill market
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/18/us-news/street-drug-vendors-turn-nyc-neighborhood-into-prescription-pill-flea-market/
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[2026-07-18 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Title: India achieves milestone with launch of first private-sector orbital rocket
Snippet: India has successfully tested its first private-sector orbital rocket, marking a milestone in New Delhi’s ambition to become a major player in the global space economy.
Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/18/india-achieves-milestone-with-launch-of-first-private-sector-orbital-rocket
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[2026-07-18 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: 'WarshGPT': How Wall Street is adapting to the Fed's new era of communication
Snippet: F/m Investments' Washington, D.C., office is just a short drive from the Federal Reserve's headquarters. But under the central bank's new leadership, CEO Alexander Morris has found the distance feeling far greater.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/18/warshgpt-federal-reserve-communications-task-force-warsh.html
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[2026-07-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Bali’s ‘big leap’: from holiday paradise to international financial centre
Snippet: Indonesian minister Rosan Roeslani told the Nusa Dua Forum that the hub would uphold high standards and provide the ‘best incentives’ to investors
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3361038/balis-big-leap-holiday-paradise-international-financial-centre?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Bali’s ‘big leap’: from holiday paradise to international financial centre
Snippet: Indonesian minister Rosan Roeslani told the Nusa Dua Forum that the hub would uphold high standards and provide the ‘best incentives’ to investors
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3361038/balis-big-leap-holiday-paradise-international-financial-centre
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[2026-07-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s megaprojects transformed Ivory Coast. Now it’s own role is changing
Snippet: Beijing is transitioning from contractor to stakeholder in the fast-growing African economy, with US$209 million tourist complex in the mix
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3360899/chinas-megaprojects-transformed-ivory-coast-now-its-own-role-changing?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s megaprojects transformed Ivory Coast. Now it’s own role is changing
Snippet: Beijing is transitioning from contractor to stakeholder in the fast-growing African economy, with US$209 million tourist complex in the mix
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3360899/chinas-megaprojects-transformed-ivory-coast-now-its-own-role-changing
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[2026-07-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [US economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Trump has normalized crypto. Is it the path to the next financial collapse? | Eduardo Porter
Snippet: Cheerleading by the president, who made $1.2bn last year off uninsured currency, does not bode well for US economy
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/18/trump-crypto-us-economy
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[2026-07-18 19:08 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: India successfully launches first private orbital rocket
Snippet: Sriharikota, India – India’s first privately built orbital rocket took its maiden flight on Saturday, its company said, marking a significant step for the South Asian giant as it eyes a bigger slice of the global space economy.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/18/asia-pacific/science-health/india-private-rocket-launch-success/
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[2026-07-18 18:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How World Cup star Haaland helped put Norway on the map with China’s tourists
Snippet: The hulking striker has become a huge star in China during the World Cup, helping his homeland attract a growing wave of tourists
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360936/how-world-cup-star-haaland-helped-put-norway-map-chinas-tourists
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