Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-11 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The central bank is highly likely to deliver another rate hike in the near future, unless there are other external shocks or factors, to bring inflation under control, the outgoing senior deputy governor of the Bank of Korea (BOK) said Tuesday.
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[2026-08-11 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo pays tribute at the Memorial Tower of Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, on Monday, ahead of the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation. On the same day, the group signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs to improve grave sites and visitor facilities at national cemeteries.
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[2026-08-11 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The size of South Korea's coffee market was estimated at 3.7 trillion won (US$2.61 billion) in 2024, a study by the agriculture ministry showed Tuesday, with demand shifting from coffee mix to roasted beans.
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[2026-08-11 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: US President Donald Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey last month during the Nato summit after US intelligence identified a credible Iranian assassination threat, according to a new report by The Washington Post. The White House did not disclose the switch publicly, raising questions about transparency.
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[2026-08-11 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: An employee walks past near the screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
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[2026-08-11 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Paris Baguette has opened a store in Laos, becoming the first Korean bakery chain to enter the country. Located in KokKok Mega Mall Patuxay in Vientiane, the store marks the company’s entry into its seventh Southeast Asian market, following Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Cambodia. The company now operates more than 730 stores across 13 countries worldwide.
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[2026-08-11 14:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The RBA Monetary Policy Board has voted to keep the cash rate at 4.35 per cent. (AAP: Bianca De Marchi)
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[2026-08-11 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — The US stock market edged down from its all-time high on Monday, while oil prices rose on uncertainty about when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and get the global flow of crude going again.
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[2026-08-11 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The South China Morning Post among delegation signing agreements in Kuala Lumpur to unite policy research, journalism and business networks across Asia
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[2026-08-11 13:26 UTC+10:00] [Star Media Group Berhad] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The South China Morning Post among delegation signing agreements in Kuala Lumpur to unite policy research, journalism and business networks across Asia
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[2026-08-11 12:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Singapore on Tuesday sharply lifted its annual economic growth forecast, citing a stronger-than-expected performance in the first half and boost from AI-related sectors and exports.
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[2026-08-11 12:37 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-08-11 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Indexes Company says expanded 50-constituent index would feature 10 fastest-growing companies that would not qualify by market cap
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[2026-08-11 12:09 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Indexes Company says expanded 50-constituent index would feature 10 fastest-growing companies that would not qualify by market cap
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[2026-08-11 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala secured $89,700 or more than P5.4 million in prize money from her WTA 1000 National Bank Open campaign in Toronto, Canada.
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[2026-08-11 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the SCO marks its 25th anniversary, internal rifts as well as limited financial integration and security cooperation are holding it back
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[2026-08-11 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai Cooperation Organisation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the SCO marks its 25th anniversary, internal rifts as well as limited financial integration and security cooperation are holding it back
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[2026-08-11 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. defense unit of South Korea's Hanwha Group said Tuesday it has made a preliminary offer to acquire the U.S. business of Australian defense shipbuilder Austal as part of efforts to expand its presence in the U.S. market.
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[2026-08-11 11:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — USA Swimming placed its chief financial officer, Cory Hilliard, on leave Monday after learning of his arrest on charges of theft and embezzlement at his previous job as an administrator in the University of Colorado athletic department.
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[2026-08-11 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Robotics company’s US$900 million Star Market listing offers slimmer odds than recent offerings by CXMT, Moore Threads and MetaX
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[2026-08-11 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Robotics company’s US$900 million Star Market listing offers slimmer odds than recent offerings by CXMT, Moore Threads and MetaX
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[2026-08-11 10:52 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Property prices could slump by almost 15 per cent over this year and next, economists with the ANZ bank have warned, citing interest rates, low levels of affordability and the federal government’s property tax changes.
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[2026-08-11 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Civil Aviation Administration of China, following some operational changes, has increased its aircraft checks as an additional safety measure
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[2026-08-11 10:30 UTC+10:00] [International Air Transport Association] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Civil Aviation Administration of China, following some operational changes, has increased its aircraft checks as an additional safety measure
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[2026-08-11 10:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A container terminal in Singapore. The country's electronics sector has gained from global AI-related demand. © Reuters
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[2026-08-11 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The pace of disposal efforts has accelerated since July, coinciding with the country’s slowing economy
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[2026-08-11 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The pace of disposal efforts has accelerated since July, coinciding with the country’s slowing economy
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[2026-08-11 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Published 11 August 2026 11:40am
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[2026-08-11 09:44 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-08-11 09:32 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: August 11, 2026 09:32 | News
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[2026-08-11 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I'm seeing and hearing from local businesses.
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[2026-08-11 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Highly active’ market in city tops Singapore and Australia, although base effect, assets in receivership contribute to increase, JLL says
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[2026-08-11 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong property] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Highly active’ market in city tops Singapore and Australia, although base effect, assets in receivership contribute to increase, JLL says
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[2026-08-11 08:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: It will be three years in October since Israel started its genocide in Gaza, a war crime it has repeated in the Occupied West Bank, South Lebanon, and Iran.
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[2026-08-11 08:38 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Southern Cross Media, the business created from the merger of Kerry Stokes’ Seven West and radio group Southern Cross, announced a financial loss for the 2025 financial year due to deteriorating market conditions.
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[2026-08-11 08:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: OpenAI completed a secondary share sale totaling roughly $7 billion, allowing current and former employees to sell stock at the company's $852 billion valuation, CNBC confirmed on Monday.
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[2026-08-11 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While delays and soaring costs bog down projects in the US, China’s state-directed model is moving at record speed – but geographical limits pose huge challenges
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[2026-08-11 08:00 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While delays and soaring costs bog down projects in the US, China’s state-directed model is moving at record speed – but geographical limits pose huge challenges
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[2026-08-11 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LOS ANGELES — Cory Hilliard, USA Swimming's chief financial officer, was arrested on Monday in Colorado on charges of theft, embezzlement and official misconduct during his time as a University of Colorado employee.
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[2026-08-11 07:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Here are some of the latest developments in the occupied West Bank, as reported by the Wafa news agency:
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[2026-08-11 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: In the intensifying race to dominate the next frontier, the space economy, China's gap with the US may have widened after one of Beijing's new-generation Long March rockets exploded shortly after launch earlier today. This is great news for America's commercial and national-security space ambitions.
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[2026-08-11 06:54 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Published 11 August 2026 6:54am
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[2026-08-11 06:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The U.S. stock market slipped below its all-time high, while oil prices rose on uncertainty about when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and get the global flow of crude going again.
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[2026-08-11 05:18 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The US stock market is drifting near its all-time high, while oil prices rise on uncertainty about when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and get the global flow of crude going again.
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[2026-08-11 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Reviews & advice] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Melbourne Airport is quietly calm on Sunday morning … except for Delta One check-in where a family battles with enough luggage to fill a minivan. I’m helpfully waved towards an available economy counter, avoiding a hold-up.
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[2026-08-11 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Car insurance premiums have surged by about 50 per cent in six years, prompting the financial regulator to blast insurers for failing to adequately explain to customers why they have jacked up prices by so much.
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[2026-08-11 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The shoe is now on the other foot when it comes to complaints about house prices. (ABC News: John Gunn)
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[2026-08-11 04:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-11 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Lebanon has indicted former central bank Governor Riad Salameh and a former commercial banker over accusations of financial crimes, including embezzlement and illicit enrichment.
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[2026-08-11 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The governor of Libya's central bank, Naji Issa, has resigned without giving a reason, several reports said on Monday.
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