Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-29 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ANGELES City police arrested an unidentified male who presented himself as a survivor in the tragic building collapse in Barangay Balibago and received financial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development last May 27.
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[2026-05-29 17:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-05-29 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with closing figures in paras 2-3)By Kim Boram
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[2026-05-29 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A board shows Nikkei Stock Average trading activity on May 29 in Tokyo. Asian stocks soared amid expectations for a tentative deal between the U.S. and Iran. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
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[2026-05-29 17:32 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Music] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Over seven years, Mary’s Underground has sold more than 150,000 tickets to 1000 shows, staged by 3000 artists, all in its famed Circular Quay basement. But on Friday, the team behind the popular live music venue announced that it would close due to financial reasons.
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[2026-05-29 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: BUSAN, May 29 (Yonhap) -- With LIV Golf hosting its second tournament in South Korea this week, the country has always been and will remain a crucial market for the tour, its senior official said Friday.
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[2026-05-29 17:15 UTC+10:00] [Korean rice wine] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: There’s a ‘big gap’ in the market for the ancient tipple, one bar owner says, as more restaurants add Korean rice wines to their menus
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[2026-05-29 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: There’s a ‘big gap’ in the market for the ancient tipple, one bar owner says, as more restaurants add Korean rice wines to their menus
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[2026-05-29 17:10 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-05-29 17:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul is accepting nominations for its 2026 honorary citizenship program, which recognizes foreign residents who have contributed to the city in fields such as culture, the economy, welfare, science and AI.
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[2026-05-29 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Regulators are moving to tighten oversight of brokerage research, aligning assessment criteria more closely with policy goals
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[2026-05-29 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China Securities Regulatory Commission] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Regulators are moving to tighten oversight of brokerage research, aligning assessment criteria more closely with policy goals
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[2026-05-29 16:59 UTC+10:00] [West Bank] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: UN documentation of alleged abuses sparks furious denials and diplomatic outrage from both nations
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[2026-05-29 16:39 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-29 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Even as the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) continued its record-breaking rally toward the unprecedented 9,000-point mark, rising volatility is fueling concerns that gains were increasingly concentrated in a handful of heavyweight stocks, bourse data showed Friday.
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[2026-05-29 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Global air passenger demand fell 3.4 per cent in April as a sharp decline in traffic linked to the Middle East conflict outweighed growth in other regions, according to the International Air Transport Association.
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[2026-05-29 16:15 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-05-29 15:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hyundai Engineering & Construction said Friday it has begun sales for Hillstate Seonam Lake Park, a large-scale residential complex in Yaeum-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan.
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[2026-05-29 15:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Paris Baguette said Friday it obtained official halal certification in Indonesia from the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency, accelerating its expansion in the Southeast Asian market.
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[2026-05-29 15:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Fri 29 May 2026 at 3:42pm
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[2026-05-29 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has retained several long-serving directors in its 2026-2027 board slate following regulatory relief that gave incumbents another opportunity to remain part of the bourse’s governing body.
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[2026-05-29 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will prioritize policies to speed up housing supply and address volatility in the property market while tackling speculative trading, the finance minister said Friday.
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[2026-05-29 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The IDF fired at a civilian plane flying over the West Bank town of Beit El on Thursday night, after residents reported spotting four drones overhead, according to KAN News.
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[2026-05-29 15:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Woori Bank has opened an Asia headquarters in Singapore as the South Korean lender strengthens its corporate finance and investment banking business across the region.
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[2026-05-29 15:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-05-29 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: European Central Bank policymakers face a dilemma as efforts to combat inflationary pressures with interest rate hikes risk tipping a fragile euro zone economy into recession — but they may not have to lift a finger.
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[2026-05-29 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The launch that turned into a PR crisis for Ferrari started about six weeks ago when an invitation landed in my inbox to come to the unveiling of the Luce, its very first full electric car.
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[2026-05-29 14:09 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
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[2026-05-29 13:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Trader Robert Arciero works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, May 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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[2026-05-29 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Recruiters and executives say that junior and back-office support roles will be among the first hit as banks, insurers and other employers adopt AI. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by AP)
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[2026-05-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Banks' household mortgage loan rates fell in April, ending a six-month upward trend, amid tighter regulations aimed at stabilizing the housing market, data showed Friday.
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[2026-05-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Foreign currency deposits in South Korea rebounded in April to snap a three-month decline, central bank data showed Friday.
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[2026-05-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China is drinking far less wine than a few years ago. To turn the tide, the industry must work with Chinese influencers, an insider says
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[2026-05-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [social media] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China is drinking far less wine than a few years ago. To turn the tide, the industry must work with Chinese influencers, an insider says
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[2026-05-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Amir used to enjoy visiting the Symposium Restaurant, a smart outlet in northern Tehran serving French-style patisserie and pasta alfredo alongside live music performances.
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[2026-05-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Just about two months ago, JPMorgan did the math on "How Long Before The World Hits Crude Oil Operational Minimum." The punchline was that while the market can hold hundreds of millions of barrels, it would still become fragile once working stocks fell too low. Like blood pressure in the human body, the issue is circulation.
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[2026-05-29 12:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Industrial output in Japan rose in April, helped by increases in machinery production. (Photo by Naoki Hori)
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[2026-05-29 12:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-05-29 12:34 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-29 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Global credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings has upgraded the financial strength ratings of Hanwha Life Insurance and Hanwha General Insurance to A+ from A, citing stronger financial fundamentals, stable profitability and growing contributions from overseas businesses.
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[2026-05-29 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The Department of State said it was sanctioning several entities, individuals "involved in the transportation of Iranian petroleum or petrochemical products".
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[2026-05-29 12:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's tax revenue increased nearly 13 percent in April from a year earlier on the back of the recent bullish run in the stock market, data showed Friday.
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[2026-05-29 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's tax revenue increased nearly 13 percent in April from a year earlier on the back of the recent bullish run in the stock market, data showed Friday.
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[2026-05-29 11:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Michael Dell bought into President Donald Trump's second term early. Now his hardware company Dell Technologies is closing out its best month on Wall Street since its return to the public market in 2018.
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[2026-05-29 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King is stepping down after five years at the helm of the nation's largest meatpacker, with the stock having languished under his tenure as the company battled some of the worst cattle-market conditions in a generation.
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[2026-05-29 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to today's edition of the Daily Open newsletter.
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[2026-05-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese investors are putting more money into private equity, venture capital and other private funds amid a surge in tech investment
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[2026-05-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese investors are putting more money into private equity, venture capital and other private funds amid a surge in tech investment
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[2026-05-29 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-05-29 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Central Asian countries] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Stephen Chan says city is natural choice for Central Asian countries looking to expand renminbi usage in trade and investment
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