Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-22 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Brussels continues its push to rebalance ties, the latest data show China’s trade surplus expanded over all but three EU members in July
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[2026-08-22 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Malta] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Brussels continues its push to rebalance ties, the latest data show China’s trade surplus expanded over all but three EU members in July
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[2026-08-21 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: After a relatively ugly series of disappointing macro data - and a hectic week of interventions - preliminary August data from S&P Global's PMI survey was expected to signal a slowdown in growth for the US economy (but still growth).
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[2026-08-21 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: United States President Donald Trump has threatened a crushing financial campaign against Iran, which he has referred to as “economic D-Day”, as the war on Tehran continues to drag on.
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[2026-08-21 23:45 UTC+10:00] [Financial crime/fraud] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: French health authorities warned Friday that more than 40,000 noncompliant condoms have been sold online in recent months, urging anyone who used affected products to get tested for sexually transmitted infections.
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[2026-08-21 23:30 UTC+10:00] [token economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The country’s ‘big three’ telecoms operators are investing heavily in AI computing capacity, as they cash in on a surge in token usage
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[2026-08-21 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New platform is China’s latest effort to improve home-grown soybean varieties and reduce reliance on imports
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[2026-08-21 23:30 UTC+10:00] [soybeans] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New platform is China’s latest effort to improve home-grown soybean varieties and reduce reliance on imports
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[2026-08-21 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: China has firmly rejected Washington's call to join in implementing US sanctions to "squash" Iran's economy, pushing back against Trump administration pressure to be part of the "toughest sanctions in history" which has marked a new phase of conflict focused on extended economic warfare, as a military solution is seen as increasingly unrealistic and unlikely.
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[2026-08-21 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US futures rebound from Thursday's slump, and trade at session highs on. As of 8:15am ET, S&P 500 futures were 0.4% higher with Nasdaq 100 contracts up 0.6%, while Bitcoin headed for its best week in more than three years, rising just shy of $80,000 before reversing. S&P 500 futures jerked higher and yields extended declines as oil edged lower shortly after 7am ET on this headline: *IRAN’S PRESIDENT SAYS BETTER TO END WAR TODAY WITH DIGNITY:ISNA, and while the
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[2026-08-21 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Abu Dhabi's Al Hudayriyat Island has topped the emirate's real estate sales in the first half of 2026 in a further sign of the property market's resilience despite the Iran war.
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[2026-08-21 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Belgium has condemned Israel’s decision to advance settlement construction in the E1 area of the occupied West Bank, warning that the project would further fragment Palestinian territory.
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[2026-08-21 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: HSBC's Global Commodity Team warned Thursday that the zinc market is flashing warning signs of extreme tightness:
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[2026-08-21 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Israel has opened tenders for the construction of 1,234 Israeli homes in the occupied West Bank, advancing a major illegal settlement expansion which rights groups say will, in effect, sever Palestinian territory in two.
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[2026-08-21 21:56 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: LONDON — Increasing age and financial security correspond to increasing positivity towards AI and what it can bring, according new polling from Public First shared with POLITICO.
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[2026-08-21 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Gold prices climbed Friday, putting bullion on course for a gain of nearly 5% this week, as bond market jitters, a softer dollar and renewed concerns over U.S. debt helped revive demand for the precious metal.
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[2026-08-21 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Africa’s attempt to build a continent-wide market is entering a more difficult phase. The political agreement exists; the bargaining over how it will work has moved to customs offices, central banks, regulatory agencies and company boardrooms.
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[2026-08-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China rolls out credit subsidies for cars, home renovations to boost weak economy but some analysts warn the measures fall short
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[2026-08-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [State Council] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China rolls out credit subsidies for cars, home renovations to boost weak economy but some analysts warn the measures fall short
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[2026-08-21 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Una mujer camina junto a un mapa que muestra proyectos inmobiliarios de Evergrande en China, mientras se dirige a la plaza urbana Evergrande en Beijing el 18 de septiembre de 2023. (AP Foto/Andy Wong, Archivo)
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[2026-08-21 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump yells to reporters after disembarking Air Force One, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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[2026-08-21 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This is our flagship newsletter Morning Wire. You can subscribe here and we’ll email it to you daily.
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[2026-08-21 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Cubans are using every last second of electricity as the U.S blockade continues. (AP/Ariel Fernández and Milexsy Durán)
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[2026-08-21 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Houses under siege. Water and electricity cut. Families with children afraid to leave their homes because they fear that if they step outside, they could be beaten, attacked, or worse.
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[2026-08-21 20:31 UTC+10:00] [Stock Connect schemes] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s largest insurer downplays tax changes, shares positive outlook after reporting 36 per cent profit growth
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[2026-08-21 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: A Palestinian youth has died after Israeli settlers opened fire during an attack near Sa’ir, north of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank.
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[2026-08-21 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOR Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier, financial literacy is about giving Filipinos the confidence to make sound financial decisions and take greater control of their future. Through Money Guro, his flagship financial education advocacy, he is turning this belief into a nationwide effort by making financial lessons practical, accessible, and relevant to everyday life.
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[2026-08-21 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: A Jewish settler group clashed with West Bank Palestinians after entering a village during an unapproved hike, Army Radio reported on Friday.
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[2026-08-21 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief says the technology will open doors for careers at event showcasing humanoid robots, 3D printers and AI experience zones
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[2026-08-21 19:54 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Computer Communication Festival] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief says the technology will open doors for careers at event showcasing humanoid robots, 3D printers and AI experience zones
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[2026-08-21 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Around 500 companies currently have listing applications pending approval in Hong Kong, far above the historical average
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[2026-08-21 19:50 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Around 500 companies currently have listing applications pending approval in Hong Kong, far above the historical average
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[2026-08-21 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beauty product company stresses local retailer functions independently after managers arrested over allegations of aggressive sales tactics
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[2026-08-21 19:43 UTC+10:00] [Sayles Retail] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beauty product company stresses local retailer functions independently after managers arrested over allegations of aggressive sales tactics
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[2026-08-21 19:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: China has refused to join a US plan to “squash” Iran’s economy, rejecting Washington’s push to be part of the “toughest sanctions in history” against the Islamic Republic.
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[2026-08-21 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: The latest figures show that foreign property buyers continue to break records in Spain, representing a bigger share of the purchasing market than ever as authorities register a drop in buys among Spanish nationals.
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[2026-08-21 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: People walk in Tehran’s traditional main bazaar, Iran, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
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[2026-08-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Japan held a vice finance ministerial-level meeting in Japan on Friday to discuss bilateral exchanges and the latest trends in global financial markets, the finance ministry said.
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[2026-08-21 18:43 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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[2026-08-21 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Longer-dated U.S. government bond yields steadied on Friday, as investor jitters over the Treasury Department's extended debt repurchase program and soaring national debt continue to weigh on markets.
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[2026-08-21 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Nissan Motor is seeking to shorten its new vehicle development time as Chinese rivals bring new models to market in just around two years. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Azusa Kawakami and Akira Kodaka)
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[2026-08-21 18:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: New CEO Shirin Emeera’s first major launch bets big on Korea’s full-size luxury sedan market
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[2026-08-21 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Israeli plans to build a major new illegal settlement that would cleave the occupied West Bank in two have provoked widespread condemnation from around the world.
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[2026-08-21 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The leaders of seven countries have called for Israel to halt its controversial E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank and warned businesses of “consequences” if they bid for construction tenders.
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[2026-08-21 17:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Bond investment extends for fourth month as foreign investors dump Korean equity
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[2026-08-21 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: In May 1946, less than a year after the end of World War II, the United States was trying to return to normal life. The economy was struggling to recover, inflation was surging, and workers were demanding wage increases after the war years. Then the trains stopped. A nationwide strike paralyzed the transportation of food, coal, and passengers, and for two days an entire country almost came to a standstill.
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[2026-08-21 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Aeon is selling its MaxValu stores in Thailand to Central Retail, retreating from a market dominated by local giants
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[2026-08-21 17:05 UTC+10:00] [MaxValu] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Aeon is selling its MaxValu stores in Thailand to Central Retail, retreating from a market dominated by local giants
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[2026-08-21 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ho Man-kit, 40, earlier pleaded guilty to selling 423 company laptops to recycler to fund stock trading
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[2026-08-21 17:04 UTC+10:00] [laptop] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ho Man-kit, 40, earlier pleaded guilty to selling 423 company laptops to recycler to fund stock trading
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