[2026-08-17 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Ferrari Luce: Polarizing EV debut becomes a $40 million collector’s item

Snippet: A personalized model of Ferrari's first fully electric vehicle has sold for $40 million in a charity sale, defying market skepticism and setting a record for a new car sold at auction.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/17/ferrari-luce-electric-car-autos.html

[2026-08-17 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ingenic launches IPO to join wave of mainland China chipmakers raising funds in Hong Kong

Snippet: The semiconductor maker is set to raise a share offering in the city and begin trading later this month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3364263/ingenic-launches-ipo-join-wave-mainland-china-chipmakers-raising-funds-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 16:40 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ingenic launches IPO to join wave of mainland China chipmakers raising funds in Hong Kong

Snippet: The semiconductor maker is set to raise a share offering in the city and begin trading later this month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3364263/ingenic-launches-ipo-join-wave-mainland-china-chipmakers-raising-funds-hong-kong

[2026-08-17 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran saw MoU as attempt by Israel, US to buy time for larger attack, so it did the same - report

Snippet: Iran viewed the development of a memorandum of understanding with the United States as an attempt by Israel and the US to buy time for a larger attack, and used the opportunity to prepare for a larger fight themselves, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing Iranian and Arab officials.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-905734

[2026-08-17 16:04 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: True North banks $20M for Qld copper push

Snippet: True North Copper has bolstered its coffers with firm commitments for an $18 million placement and plans for a further $2 million share purchase plan as it gets set to hit the accelerator on its Queensland copper assets.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/true-north-banks-20m-for-qld-copper-push-20260817-p60p3x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 15:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

Snippet: Bookseller Alexander Bahlai reacts as firefighters try to put out a fire at a city book market following a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, early Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/top-photos-day-ap-s-photojournalists-a54b0281c41547da8976403e5eaeb462

[2026-08-17 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung ‘Ghost shares’ ruling raises cost of brokerage control failures

Snippet: Supreme Court holds securities firm liable for investor losses, raising pressure for stronger safeguards

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843107

[2026-08-17 15:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: HD Hyundai Electric eyes Europe with greener grid technology

Snippet: HD Hyundai Electric said Monday it has developed Korea’s first 420-kilovolt circuit breaker that does not use sulfur hexafluoride, positioning the company to tap Europe’s growing market for greener power grid equipment.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843092

[2026-08-17 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares mostly gain and US futures are mixed

Snippet: A general view shows the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-futures-rates-oil-japan-bf398d5a01f611921c0b48a8bfc884d9

[2026-08-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese hedge funds rotate out of Nvidia and US hyperscalers in evolving AI trade

Snippet: China’s top-ranked hedge fund managers change tactics to ride the changing wave of overseas investments and market dynamics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364229/chinese-hedge-funds-rotate-out-nvidia-and-us-hyperscalers-evolving-ai-trade?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese hedge funds rotate out of Nvidia and US hyperscalers in AI trade

Snippet: China’s top-ranked hedge fund managers change tactics to ride the changing wave of overseas investments and market dynamics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364229/chinese-hedge-funds-rotate-out-nvidia-and-us-hyperscalers-evolving-ai-trade

[2026-08-17 14:08 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Sales drop triggers share plunge at retail bellwether

Snippet: August 17, 2026 14:08 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/sales-drop-triggers-share-plunge-at-retail-bellwether/

[2026-08-17 13:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KAIST president targets 30% int'l student share by 2030

Snippet: Bae Choong-sik unveils 'Global Connect,’ aiming to draw top global students and researchers to Daejeon

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843048

[2026-08-17 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Quality over quantity: Unified systems are future of drones - opinion

Snippet: The rapid growth of the military drone market has created a dangerous illusion: that more unmanned platforms automatically mean more operational power.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-905726

[2026-08-17 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Inside Playgrounds, Abu Dhabi’s community-led celebration of collector culture | The National

Snippet: Playgrounds was built around a simple idea: to give collectors and fans a place to meet, trade and share the things they care about.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/08/17/inside-playgrounds-abu-dhabis-community-led-celebration-of-collector-culture/

[2026-08-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Aussie share market slides as retail sector falls

Snippet: August 17, 2026 13:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/aussie-share-market-slides-as-retail-sector-falls/

[2026-08-17 11:51 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: No genuine bids for swish bayside home asking $2.2m at auction

Snippet: A swish renovated bungalow in Parkdale passed in at auction on Saturday without receiving a genuine bid, highlighting Melbourne’s sluggish auction market.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/no-genuine-bids-for-swish-bayside-home-asking-2-2m-at-auction-20260817-p60owy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 11:47 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: First home buyers pay $2.33m for north shore house with a gazebo

Snippet: A first home buyer paid $2.33 million for a Roseville house under the hammer on Saturday, pushing the price above the reserve despite the sluggish Sydney property market.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/first-home-buyers-pay-2-33m-for-north-shore-house-with-a-gazebo-20260817-p60owx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 11:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Democrats' Hasan Piker Problem Is Getting Worse

Snippet: The Democratic Party has so much going for it in the 2026 midterm election season, yet it looks like one man in particular might blow it for them. Hasan Piker, the 35-year-old left-wing influencer, is becoming a genuine electoral liability that could extend well beyond the races he's personally gotten involved in, and according to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Democrats are trying to do something about it.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/democrats-hasan-piker-problem-getting-worse

[2026-08-17 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Launch of Northern Metropolis flats attracts strong interest from Hong Kong homebuyers

Snippet: More than half of the 82 units available at Park Silicon in Kwu Tung were sold, signalling a positive shift in the city’s property market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3364205/launch-northern-metropolis-flats-attracts-strong-interest-hong-kong-homebuyers?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong property] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Launch of Northern Metropolis flats attracts strong interest from Hong Kong homebuyers

Snippet: More than half of the 82 units available at Park Silicon in Kwu Tung were sold, signalling a positive shift in the city’s property market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3364205/launch-northern-metropolis-flats-attracts-strong-interest-hong-kong-homebuyers

[2026-08-17 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Apple Trains Custom AI Model For China With Alibaba's Help

Snippet: Apple has trained a custom large language model specifically for the Chinese market, utilizing technical support from Alibaba Group, according to Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/apple-trains-custom-ai-model-china-alibabas-help

[2026-08-17 07:08 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia politics live: Labor warned against changing work rights for visa holders amid ‘scapegoating’ of immigrants

Snippet: Dozens of non-profit groups urge Labor not to limit work rights for temporary migrants. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/aug/17/australia-politics-live-labor-work-rights-visa-holders-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor-pauline-hanson-liberal-party-one-nation-ntwnfb

[2026-08-17 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Wall Street dips as consumer sentiment slumps, ASX to keep sliding

Snippet: Wall Street's record-breaking four-day streak came to a halt on Friday after a survey showed consumer sentiment was souring and oil prices continued to rise.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/asx-markets-business-live-news/107043886

[2026-08-17 05:22 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to slide, Wall Street slips after weak update on the US economy

Snippet: The US stock market edged back from its all-time high following the latest report on the economy to come in surprisingly weak, this time about how much shoppers are spending at retailers. Such data could keep interest rates low, which is something Wall Street loves, but it also raises the risk of a slowing economy when inflation is still high.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-slide-wall-street-slips-after-weak-update-on-the-us-economy-20260817-p60ouq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's megabanks chase ultrawealthy as fortunes swell

Snippet: Rising stock and real estate prices, along with inherited wealth, have boosted asset values and heightened competition among financial institutions. (Nikkei montage)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/wealth-management/japan-s-megabanks-chase-ultrawealthy-as-fortunes-swell

[2026-08-17 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SM Prime ‘wait and see’ on new residential projects

Snippet: SM Prime Holdings Inc. is taking a cautious approach to its residential business, with no new residential developments planned for Metro Manila for the rest of 2026 as it works through existing inventory amid wary market sentiment.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/business/corporate-news/sm-prime-wait-and-see-on-new-residential-projects/2406429

[2026-08-17 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Amid mixed signals, PSEi seen rangebound

Snippet: THE local stock market could stay rangebound this week as investors weigh corporate earnings, foreign selling and the monetary policy outlook ahead of a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) rate-setting meeting on Aug. 27.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/business/corporate-news/amid-mixed-signals-psei-seen-rangebound/2406428

[2026-08-17 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Nvidia eyes investing $3 billion in SB Energy

Snippet: NVIDIA is in talks to invest as much as $3 billion in SB Energy, a SoftBank Group subsidiary developing a massive planned Ohio data center project for OpenAI, the Information reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the discussions.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/business/foreign-business/nvidia-eyes-investing-3-billion-in-sb-energy/2406380

[2026-08-17 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Thriving amid challenging times

Snippet: IF BUSINESSES were judged on adaptability and resilience, Philippine banks would take the cake. As one of the oldest industries in the country, these financial institutions have had their share of challenges. The list is long, from the 2008 Global Financial Crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic. This time, it’s no different.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/supplements/thriving-amid-challenging-times/2406431

[2026-08-17 00:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Gulf markets climb despite Iran impasse and Hormuz disruption | The National

Snippet: Most Gulf stock markets advanced on Sunday, with Saudi Arabia leading gains despite a lack of progress in efforts to end the Iran conflict and continuing disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/08/16/gulf-markets-climb-despite-iran-impasse-and-hormuz-disruption/

[2026-08-16 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: China-based Hengli Group main importer of sanctioned Iranian crude oil, analysts say - report

Snippet: Hengli Group, a Chinese company that employs over 300,000 people and earns over $100 billion per year, is a primary importer of Iranian crude oil, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing industry analysts, shipping brokers, and the US Treasury.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-905670

[2026-08-16 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Watch: BBC visits smouldering market in Ukraine after strikes

Snippet: Six people have been injured at a market in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, as the country was hit by a series of Russian strikes.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c8dnn05e90lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: So fetch! ‘Fur babies’ and real babies now share same most-popular names

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/16/lifestyle/fur-babies-and-real-babies-now-share-most-popular-names-reports/

[2026-08-16 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Eat, move, live well: Hong Kong style

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesEat, move, live well: Hong Kong styleWith health awareness rising and Hong Kong’s wellness market expanding, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines some emerging lifestyle trends and assesses their effectiveness. Updated: 16 Aug, 2026Advertisement[1]Why are more Hongkongers turning to supplements to keep their ‘engine’ running?From collagen and creatine to traditional Chinese remedies, supplements are becoming part of daily life, but experts say a healthier diet should come first.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3364192/eat-move-live-well-hong-kong-style?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Eat, move, live well: Hong Kong style

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesEat, move, live well: Hong Kong styleWith health awareness rising and Hong Kong’s wellness market expanding, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines some emerging lifestyle trends and assesses their effectiveness. Updated: 16 Aug, 2026Advertisement[1]Why are more Hongkongers turning to supplements to keep their ‘engine’ running?From collagen and creatine to traditional Chinese remedies, supplements are becoming part of daily life, but experts say a healthier diet should come first.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3364192/eat-move-live-well-hong-kong-style

[2026-08-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Fashion] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘I don’t always go full banana!’ From the yellow man to a playful shrink, stylish people on what they wear every day – and why

Snippet: How does a rabbi choose her shoes? Why does a psychoanalyst like slogan tees? And why does a doctor avoid wearing scrubs at work? Seven striking dressers share their surprising style stories

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/aug/16/stylish-people-what-clothes-wear-every-day-why

[2026-08-16 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to fly flags at half-mast for former premier Zhu Rongji’s funeral

Snippet: The late statesman, known for his pivotal role in transitioning China towards a market economy, will be cremated in Beijing on Tuesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3364189/china-fly-flags-half-mast-former-premier-zhu-rongjis-funeral?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 20:37 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to fly flags at half-mast for former premier Zhu Rongji’s funeral

Snippet: The late statesman, known for his pivotal role in transitioning China towards a market economy, will be cremated in Beijing on Tuesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3364189/china-fly-flags-half-mast-former-premier-zhu-rongjis-funeral

[2026-08-16 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jim Rogers talks up the Chinese yuan amid fears of a US market crisis

Snippet: Legendary investor lauds the yuan but says his cash holdings are still in US dollars because the Chinese currency lacks full convertibility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/markets-investing/article/3364181/jim-rogers-talks-chinese-yuan-amid-fears-us-market-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 18:38 UTC+10:00] [Central Asian] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jim Rogers talks up the Chinese yuan amid fears of a US market crisis

Snippet: Legendary investor lauds the yuan but says his cash holdings are still in US dollars because the Chinese currency lacks full convertibility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/markets-investing/article/3364181/jim-rogers-talks-chinese-yuan-amid-fears-us-market-crisis

[2026-08-16 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Three killed as Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across Ukraine

Snippet: Firefighters work at the site of a book market hit by a Russian missile strike in Kyiv

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1411pgje8xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-16 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Global education] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: AI cheating, leaked papers and marking errors: how exam protests went global

Snippet: Student unrest sweeps India, Portugal and Mexico as grievances and pressure for good grades in tough job market collide

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/aug/16/ai-cheating-leaked-papers-marking-errors-how-exam-protests-went-global

[2026-08-16 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Who will care for Korea's elderly? Foreign workers enter troubled market

Snippet: As South Korea turns to foreign students to fill a shortage of caregivers, experts warn that bringing in new workers without first improving pay, conditions and career prospects could leave the underlying crisis unresolved

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10840478

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

Source: South Korea

Title: Stock loans on roll amid market rebound

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- Local investors are again borrowing a large amount in loans to buy local stocks as the country's stock market rebounded from its deep trough, market data showed Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260816001800320

[2026-08-16 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Secret outperformer: Dispelling the 'myths' about an unloved stock market

Snippet: European equities have historically struggled to ignite the kind of investor enthusiasm enjoyed by U.S. stocks and certain fast-growing Asian markets. The continent has fewer high-growth companies, shallower capital markets and is thought to have a less compelling long-term earnings growth story.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/16/goldman-stock-market-outperformance.html

[2026-08-16 11:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Stock short selling on rise despite market upturn

Snippet: Stock short selling has been on the rise despite the country's stock market sharply rebounding from a rout caused by a crash in chipmakers and artificial intelligence (AI)-related shares, data showed Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10842601

[2026-08-16 11:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Household credit surely to have topped 2,000 tln-won mark for 1st time

Snippet: Household credit in South Korea is surely to have topped the 2,000 trillion-won ($1.41 trillion) landmark in the second quarter, driven by increased home-backed loans and stock loans, according to industry sources Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10842594

[2026-08-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Luxury home sales rebound in mainland China but overall market recovery unlikely: analysts

Snippet: Data from a real estate consultancy shows 38 per cent rise in sales of homes priced between 30 million and 50 million yuan in first half

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364087/luxury-home-sales-rebound-mainland-china-overall-market-recovery-unlikely-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rebound in China luxury home sales divorced from rest of market: analysts

Snippet: Data from a real estate consultancy shows 38 per cent rise in sales of homes priced between 30 million and 50 million yuan in first half

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364087/luxury-home-sales-rebound-mainland-china-overall-market-recovery-unlikely-analysts