[2026-06-19 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Bury me with them’: animal-lovers want same cemetery plots as their pets

Snippet: Pet funeral service providers call for change in regulations, citing growing demand for such arrangements amid rapidly expanding market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3357687/bury-me-them-animal-lovers-want-same-cemetery-plots-their-pets?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-19 21:00 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Bury me with them’: animal-lovers want same cemetery plots as their pets

Snippet: Pet funeral service providers call for change in regulations, citing growing demand for such arrangements amid rapidly expanding market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3357687/bury-me-them-animal-lovers-want-same-cemetery-plots-their-pets

[2026-06-19 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Sports Betting in Africa: promise and pitfalls [Business Africa]

Snippet: Africa's sports betting market is expanding rapidly. Valued at $1.85 billion in 2024, it is projected to exceed $3.6 billion by 2029, representing growth of nearly 95 percent.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/19/sports-betting-in-africa-promise-and-pitfalls-business-africa/

[2026-06-19 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Bank of Spain supports limits on short-term lets to curb housing crisis

Snippet: Spain's central bank has backed targeted measures to limit short-term rentals, something widely blamed for the housing market crisis in Spain and object of anti-tourism protests.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260619/bank-of-spain-supports-limits-on-short-term-lets-to-curb-housing-crisis

[2026-06-19 19:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's tobacco monopoly warns of profit hit from reduced US leaf imports

Snippet: A man smokes a cigarette outside a tobacco and liquor store in Beijing, China, on March 10. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/china-s-tobacco-monopoly-warns-of-profit-hit-from-reduced-us-leaf-imports

[2026-06-19 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI development needs reining in whether it creates jobs or not

Snippet: Just as drugs can’t go to market without thorough testing, the uncertainty surrounding the effect of AI means it must face globally agreed regulations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3357550/ai-development-needs-reining-whether-it-creates-jobs-or-not?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-19 18:30 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI development needs reining in whether it creates jobs or not

Snippet: Just as drugs can’t go to market without thorough testing, the uncertainty surrounding the effect of AI means it must face globally agreed regulations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3357550/ai-development-needs-reining-whether-it-creates-jobs-or-not

[2026-06-19 17:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kumho Tire ramps up Europe push at Tire Cologne 2026

Snippet: Kumho Tire highlighted its latest premium and future mobility tire technologies at the world's largest tire exhibition in Germany, underscoring its push to expand in the European market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10782072

[2026-06-19 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Seoul stocks take breather after 6-day rise on profit-taking

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields in bottom)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260619007052320

[2026-06-19 17:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul stocks take breather after 6-day rise on profit-taking

Snippet: Seoul stocks took a breather Friday after enjoying a surge for the past six consecutive days, as investors cashed out their gains built on an artificial intelligence boom amid revived Iran uncertainties.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10782052

[2026-06-19 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul stocks take breather after 6-day rise on profit-taking

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS additional info in paras 3-4, bottom; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260619007051320

[2026-06-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese EV brands signal Southeast Asia expansion at Hong Kong auto expo

Snippet: Chinese brands, including BYD, Jaecoo and Wuling Motors, captured 17.6 per cent of Indonesia’s car market in the first quarter of 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3357647/chinese-ev-brands-signal-southeast-asia-expansion-hong-kong-auto-expo?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese EV makers debut right-hand drive models for Southeast Asian push

Snippet: Chinese brands, including BYD, Jaecoo and Wuling Motors, captured 17.6 per cent of Indonesia’s car market in the first quarter of 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3357647/chinese-ev-brands-signal-southeast-asia-expansion-hong-kong-auto-expo

[2026-06-19 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks take breather after 6-day rise on profit-taking

Snippet: SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks took a breather Friday after enjoying a surge for the past six consecutive days, as investors cashed out their gains built on an artificial intelligence (AI) boom amid revived Iran uncertainties.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260619007000320

[2026-06-19 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul stocks snap 6-day winning streak on profit-taking, Iran uncertainty

Snippet: Defense chief to propose target year for wartime OPCON transfer to S. Korean, U.S. presidents at year-end

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260619006600320

[2026-06-19 16:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ETF trading tops 30% of market turnover on strong retail demand

Snippet: Fueled by retirement pension inflows, ETFs have evolved into a core trading vehicle for Korean retail investors.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10781992

[2026-06-19 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s trillion-parameter AI race: how developers strive to narrow gap with US rivals

Snippet: China’s AI developers deepen push into massive foundation models, backed by lower costs and investor momentum despite US restrictions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3357449/chinas-trillion-parameter-ai-race-how-developers-strive-narrow-gap-us-rivals?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-19 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zhipu, DeepSeek push China’s trillion-parameter AI frontier amid US clampdown

Snippet: China’s AI developers deepen push into massive foundation models, backed by lower costs and investor momentum despite US restrictions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3357449/chinas-trillion-parameter-ai-race-how-developers-strive-narrow-gap-us-rivals

[2026-06-19 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Zealand Pharma stock suffered its two worst days on record. Here's what's next for the weight loss drugmaker

Snippet: Shares of Danish biotech Zealand Pharma recently plunged after detailed data on its weight loss drug survodutide showed far higher patient dropout rates than leading treatments, prompting analysts to slash peak sales forecasts and rethink the company's obesity strategy.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/19/zealand-pharma-stock-weight-loss-drugmaker-novo-lilly.html

[2026-06-19 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Global memory chip market to quadruple in 2026: data

Snippet: SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- The global memory chip market is expected to more than quadruple this year from a year earlier, driven by growing investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, industry data showed Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260619005500320

[2026-06-19 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nippon Life's early SpaceX bet may deliver billions in profit

Snippet: Nissay has held a stake in SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk in 2002, through a venture capital fund for more than 10 years, sources told Nikkei. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Rie Ishii and Getty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/nippon-life-s-early-spacex-bet-may-deliver-billions-in-profit

[2026-06-19 13:55 UTC+10:00] [Lifestyle / Life & relationships] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Tracey had to admit that her life had been happy. Big mistake

Snippet: Tracey is a young woman who recently did a company directors’ course. Her firm must think well of her because it’s an expensive enrolment, arranged and paid for by an employer for an up-and-comer, someone they rate, someone they’re prepared to invest in by teaching them financial literacy, strategy, risk management, fiduciary duty, corporate structure and legal responsibility.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/tracey-had-to-admit-that-her-life-had-been-happy-big-mistake-20260612-p606b1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-19 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Jonathan David hat-trick cuts down Qatar as Ismael Kone injury leaves World Cup co-hosts Canada 'shaken' | The National

Snippet: With 48 teams taking part, the expanded 2026 World Cup was always expected to throw up its share of mismatches.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/world-cup-2026/2026/06/19/jonathan-david-hat-trick-cuts-down-qatar-as-ismael-kone-injury-leaves-world-cup-co-hosts-canada-shaken/

[2026-06-19 13:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war costs, other bills - report

Snippet: The Pentagon needs $80 billion to cover costs from the Iran war as well as other non-war-related bills, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-899916

[2026-06-19 13:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan parades IP 'treasures' at Cannes Film Festival

Snippet: Japanese intellectual property was in the spotlight at the Cannes Film Market in May, underscoring the country's growing global cultural influence. (Source photos by Netflix, Catherine de Beaurepaire)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/life-arts/arts/japan-parades-ip-treasures-at-cannes-film-festival

[2026-06-19 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: MSCI isn't done with Indonesia yet: new report signals continued concerns over market transparency

Snippet: MSCI warned of transparency issues with Indonesia's market, just months after a previous caution had sent the country's stocks tumbling.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/19/msci-still-concerned-about-indonesian-stock-market-transparency.html

[2026-06-19 12:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Crunchyroll launch could reshape Korea's anime market

Snippet: Crunchyroll chief confirms Taiwan, Korea launches this year; experts say Sony-backed streamer may gain edge through early production ties

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10781689

[2026-06-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK hynix tops W2,000tr market cap as Kospi hits record

Snippet: SK hynix's market capitalization surpassed 2,000 trillion won ($1.32 trillion) for the first time Friday, becoming the second South Korean company after Samsung Electronics to reach the milestone, as a semiconductor-led rally pushed the benchmark Kospi to another record high.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10781684

[2026-06-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't to expand supply of imported eggs amid price hikes

Snippet: SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will supply around 4.48 million imported eggs to the local market each week through July as part of efforts to address a decline in the domestic supply following avian influenza outbreaks, the agricultural ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260619002800320

[2026-06-19 11:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Diesel, gasoline prices down next week

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Diesel and gasoline prices are estimated to decrease next week, as the global market reacted to the interim peace deal signed between US and Iran, local oil industry sources said on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/19/business/top-business/diesel-gasoline-prices-down-next-week/2368913

[2026-06-19 11:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: U.S. OPEN Scores

Snippet: U.S. OPEN Scores By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Thursday At Shinnecock Hills Golf Club Southampton, N.Y, Purse: $22.5 million Yardage: 7,440; Par: 70 (a)-amateur Partial First Round Suspended for darknessSam Stevens32-36—68Ryder Cowan (a)36-32—68Max McGreevy35-33—68Rory McIlroy34-35—69Ludvig Aberg35-34—69Max Greyserman34-35—69Brian Harman34-35—69Ben James35-34—69Keith Mitchell29-41—70Kristoffer

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/golf-u-s-open-mens-golf-championships-23a1ae52ef334c2f414b653e4c19b342

[2026-06-19 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: U.S. OPEN Par Scores

Snippet: U.S. OPEN Par Scores By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Thursday At Shinnecock Hills Golf Club Southampton, N.Y, Purse: $22.5 million Yardage: 7,440; Par: 70 (a)-amateur Partial First Round Suspended for darknessSam Stevens32-36—68-2Ryder Cowan (a)36-32—68-2Max McGreevy35-33—68-2Rory McIlroy34-35—69-1Ludvig Aberg35-34—69-1Max Greyserman34-35—69-1Brian Harman34-35—69-1Ben James35-34—69-1Keith

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/golf-u-s-open-mens-golf-championships-336b144ff0992db39fddd2cf1c7b335a

[2026-06-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [ANALYSIS] The market implications of a GCash IPO

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/analysis-market-implications-mynt-gcash-ipo/

[2026-06-19 09:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Where MLB’s top trade deadline arms fit as the market shapes up

Snippet: The matchmaking of teams and players isn’t an easy business, and it’s especially dicey with six weeks to go before the trade deadline. Yet, I’ll give it a shot here. Here are six of the biggest starters likely to hit the market, and the best guesses for landing spots (not recommended for betting purposes):

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/sports/where-mlbs-top-trade-deadline-arms-fit-as-the-market-shapes-up/

[2026-06-19 08:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cuba unveils historic package of free-market reforms

Snippet: PM Marrero detailed 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state’s role in the economy as Trump muses openly about taking over the island

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3357626/cuba-unveils-historic-package-free-market-reforms?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-19 08:14 UTC+10:00] [Cuba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cuba unveils historic package of free-market reforms

Snippet: PM Marrero detailed 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state’s role in the economy as Trump muses openly about taking over the island

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3357626/cuba-unveils-historic-package-free-market-reforms

[2026-06-19 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Cuba’s Communist Party approves opening economy in unprecedented move

Snippet: Cuba’s Communist Party has approved a raft of unprecedented free-market measures as part of an emergency economic package.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/18/cubas-communist-party-approves-opening-economy-in-unprecedented-move

[2026-06-19 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cuba’s Communist Party unveils emergency economic package with free-market measures

Snippet: People push a broken-down, classic American car past a pile of trash in Havana, Cuba, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jorge Luis Banos)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cuba-economic-reforms-diaz-canel-758f2199c867472e05e585ccc54a269f

[2026-06-19 06:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 6/18/2026

Snippet: Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, taking back most of their losses from a day earlier.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-411ec68891aa5dc7d7f684e0305e2aa3

[2026-06-19 05:21 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to fall, Wall Street rebounds; Intel surges as Trump announces Apple deal

Snippet: Stocks rose on Wall Street on Thursday, taking back most of their losses from a day earlier, and are on track to notch weekly gains.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-fall-wall-street-rebounds-intel-surges-as-trump-announces-apple-deal-20260619-p6088p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-19 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: The average SpaceX buyer post-IPO is almost under water after two-day slide

Snippet: The average investor who bought SpaceX shares in the open market after its debut has seen nearly all of their gains disappear as a sharp pullback erased a large chunk of the stock's post-IPO surge.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/the-average-spacex-buyer-post-ipo-is-almost-under-water-after-two-day-slide.html

[2026-06-19 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Lost for words? Albanese’s speechwriter quits just a year after the election

Snippet: The bulk of departures from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s office trickled out in the weeks following the 2025 federal election, a typical time when most staffers take stock and consider a life working normal hours for more money.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/lost-for-words-albanese-s-speechwriter-quits-just-a-year-after-the-election-20260618-p6080z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-19 04:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan builder Obayashi buys peer Multiplex Global for $540m

Snippet: Obayashi's share of overseas construction projects in annual revenue stands at 33%. (Photo by Masayuki Kozono)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-builder-obayashi-buys-peer-multiplex-global-for-540m

[2026-06-19 04:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Wall Street recovers from Fed slump, and the next step for Amazon's AI chip ambitions

Snippet: Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Stocks are closing the week higher, recovering most of Wednesday's losses sparked by the Federal Reserve meeting. Crude prices also fell on encouraging headlines about oil tankers exiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/cramer-investing-club-stock-market-amazon-chips.html

[2026-06-19 04:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: San Antonio Spurs owner quietly expands Hawaii cattle ranch to 900 acres in an $8M off-market deal

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/real-estate/san-antonio-spurs-owner-quietly-expands-hawaii-cattle-ranch/

[2026-06-19 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Take-Two Shares Jump As 'Grand Theft Auto VI' Pre-Orders Open Next Week

Snippet: Take-Two Interactive Software shares jumped early in the cash session after the company announced on X that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will open next Thursday. The move is easing investor concerns that the highly anticipated game could face another delay, reinforcing expectations that Rockstar Games remains on track for its Nov.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/take-two-shares-jump-grand-theft-auto-vi-pre-orders-open-next-week

[2026-06-19 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Warsh shocks Wall Street with hawkish turn as Fed rate hikes come back into play

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/business/warsh-shocks-wall-street-with-hawkish-turn-as-fed-rate-hikes-come-back-into-play/

[2026-06-19 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Bullish Or Bearish Into Year-End? BITG & Fundstrat To Face Off

Snippet: S&P 500 and Nasdaq remain near record highs despite yesterday’s post-Fed freakout. Risk-on is still in fashion as investors remain hopeful of a lasting U.S.-Iran peace. Though the question remains: Is the rally sustainable or are markets poised for a painful reversal before year-end?

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/bullish-or-bearish-year-end-bitg-fundstrat-face

[2026-06-19 01:33 UTC+10:00] [Housing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Not so empty nesters: record-high number of US adults under 35 live at home, new data says

Snippet: Data shows that the increase in at-home living stems from high housing costs rather than labor market conditions

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/18/us-adults-under-35-living-at-home

[2026-06-19 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dow jumps 250 points as Wall Street tries to recover from Fed sell-off over interest rates, inflation fears

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/business/dow-jumps-250-points-as-wall-street-tries-to-recover-from-fed-sell-off-over-interest-rates-inflation-fears/