[2026-07-13 17:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Jaemyung Bank? Opposition lawmaker slams bank for cutting mortgage limit

Snippet: Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo of the main opposition People Power Party on Monday slammed KB Kookmin Bank for lowering the cap on mortgage lending, accusing it of following government policies at the cost of harming the public.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10807281

[2026-07-13 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Manus on Markets: Renewed US-Iran strikes spike oil prices | 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/2026/07/13/manus-on-markets-renewed-us-iran-strikes-spike-oil-prices/

[2026-07-13 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong ramps up autonomous vehicle tests as Baidu expands trials in city

Snippet: Government says seven pilot licences for 63 vehicles issued as of June, as Chinese tech firm Baidu trials sixth-generation robotaxi in Lantau

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3360345/hong-kong-ramps-autonomous-vehicle-tests-baidu-expands-trials-city?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Derek Chung Cheuk-ming] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong ramps up autonomous vehicle tests as Baidu expands trials in city

Snippet: Government says seven pilot licences for 63 vehicles issued as of June, as Chinese tech firm Baidu trials sixth-generation robotaxi in Lantau

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3360345/hong-kong-ramps-autonomous-vehicle-tests-baidu-expands-trials-city

[2026-07-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Vegetables] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Is it true that … we should eat 30 plants a week?

Snippet: A growing supplements market may be trying to capitalise on this claim, but the truth is we still don’t know what a truly healthy gut microbiome really looks like

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jul/13/is-it-true-that-we-should-eat-30-plants-a-week

[2026-07-13 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (News Focus) BOK widely expected to increase benchmark rate to curb mounting inflation pressure

Snippet: SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea (BOK) is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate later this week, with investors now focusing on how far and how quickly the central bank will tighten monetary policy in the coming months.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260713008800320

[2026-07-13 16:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Big-ticket IPOs set to test Korea's market rally

Snippet: Musinsa, Goodai, Sono International lead second-half pipeline

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10807205

[2026-07-13 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Los precios del petróleo suben y las acciones asiáticas caen tras ataques aéreos de EEUU e Irán

Snippet: Una operadora pasa ante las pantallas que muestran el índice bursátil surcoreano KOSPI y la tasa de cambio del dólar estadounidense y el won surcoreano en la sala de operaciones de Hana Bank en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el viernes 10 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Lee Jin-man)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mercados-mundiales-iran-ia-petroleo-5a230db0e3a5b6b6478d883ae80c8d0c

[2026-07-13 16:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Mirae Asset's Global X Japan tops 1 trillion yen in assets

Snippet: Global X Japan, Mirae Asset Global Investments' Japanese exchange-traded fund unit, has surpassed 1 trillion yen ($6.17 billion) in assets under management, marking a major milestone as it rapidly expands its presence in Japan's ETF market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10807153

[2026-07-13 15:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korean premier’s China trip signals push to revive economic cooperation

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/10807135

[2026-07-13 15:33 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Kaiser Reef lifts gold production 8% from Tassie and Vic mines

Snippet: Kaiser Reef has finished the June quarter in style, pouring 6000 ounces of gold across its Henty and Maldon operations, paying down debt and closing with $37.2 million in cash as it heads into the new financial year.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/kaiser-reef-lifts-gold-production-8-percent-from-tassie-and-vic-mines-20260713-p60exu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's property developers face fresh liquidity crunch

Snippet: A worker stands outside a construction site of China's Aoyuan Group in Hong Kong in November 2021. The country's property developers embarked on a wave of debt restructuring deals after the market slipped into a crisis that year. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/china-debt-crunch/china-s-property-developers-face-fresh-liquidity-crunch

[2026-07-13 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: How former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built Qatar’s economy

Snippet: Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/13/how-former-emir-sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thani-built-qatar-economy

[2026-07-13 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Bourse operator issues circuit breaker for KOSPI on sharp fall

Snippet: SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Monday activated a circuit breaker for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) after stocks tumbled amid renewed tensions in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260713006600320

[2026-07-13 14:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Photo News] Shinhan chief mentors future leaders

Snippet: Shinhan Financial Group Chairman Jin Ok-dong (center) speaks with scholarship recipients during the 2026 Shinhan Scholarship Camp at Shinhan Bank's Blue Campus in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, Friday. The two-day event featured mentoring sessions, guest lectures and team activities aimed at strengthening ties among scholarship recipients. Since 2006, the Shinhan Scholarship Foundation has provided 41.5 billion won ($27.6 million) in scholarships to more than 3,000 students.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10806932

[2026-07-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Why Young People in China Are Buying Feelings

Snippet: Visitors to a theme park in central China are lining up for selfies with this cosplayer. While this hiker is paid to guide and carry visitors up one of the country’s most popular mountains. It’s all part of a growing trend among young people here who are increasingly anxious about the future because of declining wages and high youth unemployment.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/asia/100000010988376/china-emotional-value.html

[2026-07-13 13:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oil prices jump 4% and Asian shares fall as US strikes at Iran

Snippet: A dealer walks past near the screens showing 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, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-iran-trump-ai-2d6744b09c68b5473d0bc8584b89e60e

[2026-07-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s C919 still on Malaysia Airlines’ radar, but Western certification preferred

Snippet: Opportunities for Comac’s C919 will increase with certification by Western aviation regulators, a Malaysia Aviation Group executive says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360130/chinas-c919-still-malaysia-airlines-radar-western-certification-preferred?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Bryan Foong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s C919 still on Malaysia Airlines’ radar, but Western certification preferred

Snippet: Opportunities for Comac’s C919 will increase with certification by Western aviation regulators, a Malaysia Aviation Group executive says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360130/chinas-c919-still-malaysia-airlines-radar-western-certification-preferred

[2026-07-13 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SK Hynix shares slide 10% in Seoul after stellar Nasdaq debut

Snippet: SK Hynix shares tumbled more than 10% in Seoul on Monday after the chipmaker's strong Nasdaq debut Friday, as investors locked in profits and weighed whether surging demand for artificial intelligence memory chips can justify the stock's lofty run.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/13/sk-hynix-shares-fall-after-stellar-nasdaq-debut.html

[2026-07-13 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KRX issues sell-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp fall

Snippet: SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Monday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) after the index tumbled sharply.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260713004100320

[2026-07-13 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Filipino workers locked in bitter labor dispute with Taiwanese manufacturer

Snippet: A sign at the entrance to a facility in Taiwan run by TaiDoc, a Taiwanese medical devices manufacturer that is mired in a long-running dispute with scores of its employees over working conditions. (Photo provided by Michael Beltran)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/filipino-workers-locked-in-bitter-labor-dispute-with-taiwanese-manufacturer

[2026-07-13 11:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: EU ministers to debate curbing trade with West Bank settlements

Snippet: European Union foreign ministers will on Monday explore whether there is enough support for new measures to curb trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, according to diplomats and officials.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-902293

[2026-07-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: The Papers: Burnham's 'bumper Budget' and Widdecombe murder 'not political'

Snippet: Andy Burnham is "exploring holding an expanded Budget this autumn" to set out strategic priorities, reports the Financial Times. New strikes on Iran by the US "pose biggest test for interim deal", it headlines.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyl01ngy22o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Watchdog chief calls for better consumer protection amid market volatility

Snippet: SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the country's financial watchdog urged asset managers Monday to better protect consumers amid increased market volatility.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260713003100320

[2026-07-13 10:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: West Bank settlement of Givat Ze'ev officially declared an Israeli city

Snippet: Givat Ze'ev, a settlement in the West Bank, has been officially declared a city in Israel following IDF Central Command Chief Avi Bluth's signature on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-902290

[2026-07-13 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: These Are The States Driving America's Economic Growth

Snippet: The U.S. economy grew 2.1% in real terms in 2025, but that national figure tells only part of the story. While every state economy expanded, some grew nearly ten times faster than others.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/these-are-states-driving-americas-economic-growth

[2026-07-13 10:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BOK sees AI-driven chip supercycle continuing, dismisses 'peak-out' concerns

Snippet: The South Korean central bank said the global semiconductor market remains undersupplied and the current AI-driven supercycle is expected to continue for some time, according to a report released Monday, dismissing investors' concerns that the chip cycle has already peaked.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10806440

[2026-07-13 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Auction clearance rates have climbed — but there's a 'brutal reality' behind the bounce

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-auction-clearance-rates-rise-property-market/56de0v63g

[2026-07-13 09:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: BOK sees AI-driven chip supercycle continuing, dismisses 'peak-out' concerns

Snippet: SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean central bank said the global semiconductor market remains undersupplied and the current AI-driven supercycle is expected to continue for some time, according to a report released Monday, dismissing investors' concerns that the chip cycle has already peaked.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260713002400320

[2026-07-13 08:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 13)

Snippet: SK hynix's triumphant Nasdaq debut: Korea must brace for tectonic challenges to advance capital market

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260713000600315

[2026-07-13 08:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 13)

Snippet: Where capital flows: SK hynix's Nasdaq debut celebrates Korea's chip strength, but exposes the limit of local capital market

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260713000500315

[2026-07-13 07:43 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: auction clearances nudge up after weeks under 50%; state farewell for Richard Scolyer

Snippet: Almost 55% of homes at auction were sold, weekend figures show. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/13/australia-news-live-auction-clearances-property-market-richard-scolyer-state-memorial-royal-commission-antisemitism-university-albanese-labor-coalition-ntwnfb

[2026-07-13 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Thailand's oldest bank turns to virtual banking for growth

Snippet: CEO Arthid Nanthawithaya says SCB X's virtual bank will be a strategic pillar for the Thai financial group. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/trading-asia/thailand-s-oldest-bank-turns-to-virtual-banking-for-growth

[2026-07-13 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Several killed in Chile after car crashes into an open-air market

Snippet: SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — An off-duty member of the Chilean navy driving a private vehicle crashed into an open-air market in the coastal city of Vina del Mar Sunday, killing several people, the navy said in a statement.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/chile-car-crash-navy-f72faf108c8eed58703b7bc9cba235ff

[2026-07-13 06:25 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX to climb, but Iran strikes escalate uncertainty

Snippet: Financial markets are facing more uncertainty after US President Donald Trump ordered a wave of strikes on Iran over the weekend and Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-to-climb-but-iran-strikes-escalate-uncertainty-20260713-p60epu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Member of Ro Khanna's West Bank entourage gives full recount of incident to 'Post'

Snippet: US Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna said he was detained by settlers (he made no distinctions between violent settlers and violent Jews living inside the Green Line) armed with US-made rifles during a visit to the West Bank last week, a story that he tweeted out on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-902275

[2026-07-13 03:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mamdani can’t slow hot commercial market

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/12/business/mamdani-cant-slow-hot-commercial-market/

[2026-07-13 02:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Netanyahu says he 'doesn't want vigilantes in West Bank,' after Rep. Khanna incident with settlers

Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that there is a "vigilante effort" in the West Bank, but it's pushed by "150 juvenile delinquents that are not a part of that [the settler] community," during a Sunday interview with NBC.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-902265

[2026-07-13 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Worst of inflation may be over for PH

Snippet: SURGING inflation appears to have run its course, Nomura Global Research said, but underlying pressures are expected to keep the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on track for further interest rate hikes this year.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/business/worst-of-inflation-may-be-over-for-ph/2382975

[2026-07-13 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SSS taps tech firm to boost microloans

Snippet: THE Social Security System (SSS) has tapped Standard Economics, a California-based technology company, to help develop a microloan program that will provide members with “faster, safer, and more affordable access to short-term financial assistance.”

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/news/national/sss-taps-tech-firm-to-boost-microloans/2382964

[2026-07-13 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Former Budget chief is new CEO of Al-Amanah Islamic bank

Snippet: FORMER Budget secretary Amenah Pangandaman has been appointed chairman and CEO of Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines (AAIIBP), marking a return to government service after she resigned last year in the wake of a massive flood control project scandal.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/business/top-business/former-budget-chief-is-new-ceo-of-al-amanah-islamic-bank/2382980

[2026-07-13 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Most middle-class Filipinos financially anxious – report

Snippet: NEARLY seven in 10 middle-class Filipinos are financially anxious, with many struggling to save while coping with rising household costs, according to life and health insurance firm FWD Philippines’ Filipino Financial Confidence Report 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/business/most-middle-class-filipinos-financially-anxious-report/2382970

[2026-07-13 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Department of Agriculture invests ₱1.19B for Isabela farm-to-market roads

Snippet: ILAGAN CITY, Isabela — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has committed an estimated P1.19 billion to improve rural connectivity in Isabela through the construction of 65 farm-to-market (FMR) road projects across the province.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/regions/department-of-agriculture-invests-119b-for-isabela-farm-to-market-roads/2382903

[2026-07-13 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: MSMEs regional summit held to boost economy

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/regions/msmes-regional-summit-held-to-boost-economy/2382911

[2026-07-13 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Speaker Amir Ohana reduces Knesset budget by NIS 50 mil. to support Israel's economy

Snippet: Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana has reduced the Knesset's budget by an additional NIS 50 million for the purpose of supporting the country’s economy, the Knesset announced on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-902251

[2026-07-12 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why factories in southern China are feeling the squeeze despite pickup in orders

Snippet: Manufacturers hoping for stimulus measures turn attention to coming Politburo meeting as costs eat into profits and investment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360136/why-factories-southern-china-are-feeling-squeeze-despite-pickup-orders?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Zhongshan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why factories in southern China are feeling the squeeze despite pickup in orders

Snippet: Manufacturers hoping for stimulus measures turn attention to coming Politburo meeting as costs eat into profits and investment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360136/why-factories-southern-china-are-feeling-squeeze-despite-pickup-orders

[2026-07-12 22:49 UTC+10:00] [Latest] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Gaza begins political shift in the process of the U.S. – backed Peace Council

Snippet: The statements, views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of this site. This site does not give financial, investment or medical advice.

Read full article: https://theduran.com/gaza-begins-political-shift-in-the-process-of-the-u-s-backed-peace-council/

[2026-07-12 22:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Global IP productions fuel record growth in Korea's theater market

Snippet: Theater ticket sales in Korea surpassed 70 billion won in the first half of the year for the first time, driven by the success of big-budget productions based on global intellectual property.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10806146