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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Mirae Asset profit eclipses 3 of Korea’s big 4 banking groups

Snippet: Record W1.91tr quarterly earnings trail only KB Financial as investment gains and overseas operations surge

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10839040

[2026-08-12 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong seeks tech exposure to take on Nasdaq amid Beijing’s rising AI dominance

Snippet: The city is looking to expand stock benchmarks in an effort to challenge Nasdaq’s tech dominance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3363741/hong-kong-seeks-tech-exposure-take-nasdaq-amid-beijings-rising-ai-dominance?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-12 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong seeks tech exposure amid Beijing’s rising AI dominance

Snippet: The city is looking to expand stock benchmarks in an effort to challenge Nasdaq’s tech dominance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3363741/hong-kong-seeks-tech-exposure-take-nasdaq-amid-beijings-rising-ai-dominance

[2026-08-12 15:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK hynix effectively becomes Kioxia’s top shareholder

Snippet: Voting rights remain limited, but change in shareholder structure could widen SK hynix’s options in NAND market

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10838975

[2026-08-12 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: EGA records 34% increase in its first-half adjusted net profit despite Iran war fallout | The National

Snippet: Emirates Global Aluminium, the UAE’s largest industrial company outside the oil and gas sector, reported a 34 per cent annual increase in its first-half adjusted net profit despite regional fallout from the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/08/12/ega-records-34-increase-in-its-first-half-adjusted-net-profit-despite-iran-war-fallout/

[2026-08-12 14:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kolmar Korea sets fresh record on indie brand growth

Snippet: Kolmar Korea posted record revenue and profit for the second straight quarter, crossing 100 billion won ($70.7 million) in operating profit for the first time as demand for skincare and suncare products surged.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10838853

[2026-08-12 13:51 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Sam Walker’s $5m knockback and contract leaks a sign of times in NRL’s wild player market

Snippet: Trent Robinson is at ease with both Sam Walker knocking back a five-year, $5 million-plus Roosters extension and the tax-free PNG Chiefs poaching threat as he chipped his star halfback’s management for playing out contract talks in public.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/sam-walker-s-5m-knockback-and-contract-leaks-a-sign-of-times-in-nrl-s-wild-player-market-20260812-p60nm0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-12 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indonesian banks face tighter liquidity after strong profits

Snippet: Bank Mandiri is one of Indonesia's state-owned banks enjoying strong loan and profit growth thanks to government liquidity injections. But as the state funds are due to mature in October, the banking sector overall is bracing for tighter liquidity. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/indonesian-banks-face-tighter-liquidity-after-strong-profits

[2026-08-12 13:19 UTC+10:00] [Main Market] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKEX pushes ahead on extended trading hours discussions as it prepares paper: sources

Snippet: The discussion paper could pave the way for Hong Kong’s bourse operator to introduce longer opening times, helping it attract global investors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3363719/hkex-pushes-ahead-extended-trading-hours-discussions-it-prepares-paper-sources

[2026-08-12 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KRX activates buy-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp rise

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Wednesday activated a buy-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the stock index sharply rose, led by a chip rally.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260812006200315

[2026-08-12 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Dobronsky carries experience from abroad Israel can use, but only if he comes home - editorial

Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s first handpicked addition to Likud’s Knesset slate is Oren Dobronsky, an Israeli-born technology entrepreneur who has spent much of the past two decades in the United States. Dobronsky co-founded Hotbar, became a Silicon Valley investor, and built the California restaurant chain Oren’s Hummus. His public professional profile lists Palo Alto as his location.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-905242

[2026-08-12 11:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) KT Q2 net profit sharply down due to data breach fines

Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS additional info throughout, photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260812002851320

[2026-08-12 11:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Supreme Court orders Samsung Securities to pay damages to NPS over 2018 dividend error

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered Samsung Securities Co. to pay the National Pension Service (NPS) 1.86 billion won (US$1.3 million) in damages over a 2018 dividend error by an accidental stock issuance.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260812003351315

[2026-08-12 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: David Chandler wants to build housing that people can afford. And says he’s the man to do it

Snippet: Former NSW building commissioner David Chandler says he would be willing to return to public life to address “absolute market failure” in the missing middle apartment sector, laying down his solution to address the state’s housing crisis by building thousands of cheaper dwellings for those who have been priced out.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/david-chandler-wants-to-build-housing-that-people-can-afford-and-says-he-s-the-man-to-do-it-20260807-p60m8o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-12 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: EVs dominate China’s car market: 5 takeaways from the country's latest auto sales data

Snippet: BEIJING — Survivors have emerged in China's fiercely competitive car market, which is increasingly dominated by electric-powered vehicles.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/12/china-car-sales-data-byd-tesla-geely-vw.html

[2026-08-12 11:11 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Milder weather impacts profit for major energy retailer

Snippet: August 12, 2026 11:11 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/milder-weather-impacts-profit-for-major-energy-retailer/

[2026-08-12 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Big Tech wants to tap Wall Street's big wallets

Snippet: Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/12/cnbc-daily-open-big-tech-wants-to-tap-wall-streets-big-wallets.html

[2026-08-12 10:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares open higher despite US losses amid Middle East pessimism

Snippet: South Korean shares opened higher Wednesday, led by gains in major technology stocks, despite overnight losses on Wall Street as optimism over a potential US-Iran peace deal faded.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10838298

[2026-08-12 10:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s 5-year plan: what’s at stake?

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesHong Kong’s 5-year plan: what’s at stake?With Hong Kong’s leader expected to unveil the city’s first five-year plan in September following a two-month public consultation, the South China Morning Post examines how the financial hub can deliver on its game-changing ambitions and what is at stake. Updated: 12 Aug, 2026Advertisement[1]In Focus | Why does Hong Kong need a 5-year plan – and will it curb its free-market economy?As Hong Kong embraces long-term planning for the first time,

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/series/3363711/hong-kongs-five-year-plan-whats-stake?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-12 10:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s 5-year plan: what’s at stake?

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesHong Kong’s 5-year plan: what’s at stake?With Hong Kong’s leader expected to unveil the city’s first five-year plan in September following a two-month public consultation, the South China Morning Post examines how the financial hub can deliver on its game-changing ambitions and what is at stake. Updated: 12 Aug, 2026Advertisement[1]In Focus | Why does Hong Kong need a 5-year plan – and will it curb its free-market economy?As Hong Kong embraces long-term planning for the first time,

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/series/3363711/hong-kongs-five-year-plan-whats-stake

[2026-08-12 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why does Hong Kong need a 5-year plan – and will it crimp its free-market economy?

Snippet: As Hong Kong embraces long-term planning for the first time, economists and officials debate whether strategic state guidance can coexist with its open, market-led economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3363700/why-does-hong-kong-need-5-year-plan-and-will-it-crimp-its-free-market-economy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-12 10:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why does Hong Kong need a 5-year plan – and will it crimp its free-market economy?

Snippet: As Hong Kong embraces long-term planning for the first time, economists and officials debate whether strategic state guidance can coexist with its open, market-led economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3363700/why-does-hong-kong-need-5-year-plan-and-will-it-crimp-its-free-market-economy

[2026-08-12 10:28 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Commonwealth Bank posts $11bn profit

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/commonwealth-bank-posts-11bn-profit-20260812-p60nm3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-12 10:26 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Stormy year causes big insurer’s profit to nosedive

Snippet: August 12, 2026 10:26 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/stormy-year-causes-big-insurers-profit-to-nosedive/

[2026-08-12 10:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Commonwealth Bank home loan applications fall 15pc since May

Snippet: Commonwealth Bank says home loan applications have dropped since May but appear to be stabilising. (AAP)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-12/commonwealth-bank-profit-home-loan-applications/107026850

[2026-08-12 10:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares open higher despite U.S. losses amid Middle East pessimism

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares opened higher Wednesday, led by gains in major technology stocks, despite overnight losses on Wall Street as optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal faded.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260812002100320

[2026-08-12 07:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Commonwealth Bank reports $10.9b annual profit, ASX to slip as US-Iran optimism fades

Snippet: The nation's second-largest company Commonwealth Bank has reported its annual net profit rose to $10.9 billion.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-12/asx-markets-business-live-news/107025982

[2026-08-12 07:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Drastic measures older buyers are taking to save for their own home

Snippet: John Atwood says renting in the standard market would have left little savings for a deposit. (ABC News: Glenn Mullane)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-12/qld-gold-coast-older-buyers-move-home-save/107024338

[2026-08-12 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: A San Francisco home that sold months ago for $2.3M just sold again for a whopping $5.1M

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/11/real-estate/san-francisco-home-flip-nets-seller-2-8-million-profit/

[2026-08-12 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US faults China over opaque overseas lending, warns of emerging-market debt risks

Snippet: US State Department introduces tougher disclosure requirement covering sovereign loans, liabilities and collateral

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3363707/us-faults-china-over-opaque-overseas-lending-warns-emerging-market-debt-risks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-12 06:55 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US faults China over opaque overseas lending, warns of emerging-market debt risks

Snippet: US State Department introduces tougher disclosure requirement covering sovereign loans, liabilities and collateral

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3363707/us-faults-china-over-opaque-overseas-lending-warns-emerging-market-debt-risks

[2026-08-12 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Wall Street baja ligeramente y se aleja de récords mientras el petróleo sigue oscilando

Snippet: Una vista general de la Bolsa de Valores de Nueva York, el viernes 7 de agosto de 2026. (AP Foto/Yuki Iwamura)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eeuu-bolsa-nyse-dow-jones-petroleo-84929e7fc8920fe395247df12c795f9d

[2026-08-12 06:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CoreWeave stock pops 10% as revenue doubles on accelerating AI infrastructure demand

Snippet: CoreWeave shares jumped 10% in extended trading on Tuesday after the AI infrastructure provider reported revenue than topped Wall Street expectations.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/11/coreweave-crwv-q2-earnings-report-2026.html

[2026-08-12 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 8/11/2026

Snippet: U.S. stocks slipped a bit further from their records, while oil prices kept swinging on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-e5e8f3360f8d30714778761e3a483347

[2026-08-12 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel warned US about Iran's plans to kill Trump on Air Force One, aided his escape - report

Snippet: Israel provided the US administration with intelligence about the Iranian threat against US President Donald Trump, which included the possibility of using shoulder-fired missiles against Air Force One, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday evening, citing a US official.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-905245

[2026-08-12 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Wait times, cost barriers to ADHD testing in Tasmania, report finds

Snippet: The standing committee heard that Tasmanian children suffered "significant blows" to their "educational trajectories" if they received a late ADHD diagnosis. (Adobe Stock)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-12/delayed-adhd-diagnosis-impacting-tasmanian-children-outcomes/107024688

[2026-08-12 05:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to slide, Wall Street retreats as oil rises on Hormuz uncertainty; CBA results ahead

Snippet: US stocks are slipping below their records, while oil prices keep swinging on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-slide-wall-street-retreats-as-oil-rises-on-hormuz-uncertainty-cba-results-ahead-20260812-p60nha.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-12 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: This is how much of a pay rise households needed this year to keep up in property market

Snippet: Despite a decline in home values, households who have been searching for a house to buy this year will still need a pay rise just to keep up.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/this-is-how-much-of-a-pay-rise-households-needed-this-year-to-keep-up-in-property-market-20260810-p60mxe.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-12 04:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Is betting on elections using prediction markets illegal? Many states are unsure as midterms approach

Snippet: Wisconsin sent prediction market platforms spinning last month when its election commission released a directive reminding voters that betting on elections — including via trades on event contract exchanges — is illegal in the state, based on a more than 175-year-old law.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/11/do-state-election-betting-bans-apply-to-prediction-markets.html

[2026-08-12 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Biggest bank lender likely heading for record profit

Snippet: August 12, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/biggest-bank-lender-likely-heading-for-record-profit/

[2026-08-12 00:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Solar eclipse sparks scramble for protective glasses across Europe

Snippet: MADRID, Spain — The scramble for protective glasses has reached fever pitch across Europe ahead of Wednesday's rare total solar eclipse, as pharmacies, opticians and other shops struggled to keep them in stock.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/11/world/solar-eclipse-sparks-scramble-for-protective-glasses-across-europe/2403247

[2026-08-11 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Polymarket makes moves to get house in order before expected boom times for prediction markets this fall

Snippet: Prediction market platform Polymarket is preparing for what's expected to be a busy fall season for event contract exchanges by making high-profile hires and restructuring its marketing strategy.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/11/polymarket-revamps-marketing-expands-us-hiring-ahead-of-fall-events.html

[2026-08-11 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sony, TSMC to invest $4.7 billion in advanced image sensors

Snippet: TOKYO — Japanese giant Sony Group and Taiwan chip titan TSMC said on Tuesday they will invest $4.7 billion to manufacture advanced smartphone image sensors.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/11/world/sony-tsmc-to-invest-47-billion-in-advanced-image-sensors/2403141

[2026-08-11 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Fires On Ship Attempting To Break Iran Blockade, Amid Several Regional Maritime Attacks

Snippet: Despite what are clearly ongoing attacks on international vessels in regional waters, suddenly mediators are feeling optimism again, and decided to float another apparent round of pre-US market open headlines suggesting peace could return.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/us-fires-ship-attempting-break-iran-blockade-amid-several-regional-maritime-attacks

[2026-08-11 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Solar eclipse sparks scramble for protective glasses across Europe

Snippet: The scramble for protective glasses has reached fever pitch across Europe ahead of Wednesday's rare total solar eclipse, as pharmacies, opticians and other shops struggle to keep them in stock.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260811/solar-eclipse-sparks-scramble-for-protective-glasses-across-europe

[2026-08-11 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Jump, Oil Tumbles As Well-Timed Comments Spark Latest Round Of Hormuz Optimism

Snippet: US equity futures were trading near session lows with bond yields at August highs of 4.74% and Brent rising above $90 for the first time in two weeks when - with just hours until the market open - we had the now standard double-whammy of well-timed "imminent deal optimism" thanks first to the Qatar foreign ministry, followed less than an hour later by comments from the Pakistan defense minister - a man repeatedly used by the Trump admin to spread

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-jump-oil-tumbles-well-timed-comments-spark-latest-round-hormuz-optimism

[2026-08-11 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China's Unitree Robotics IPO 5,526 Times Oversubscribed By Retail Investors

Snippet: Unitree Robotics' initial public offering was heavily oversubscribed (5,526 times) by retail investors as China's first publicly traded humanoid robotics company prepares to enter the public markets. The IPO will help usher in physical AI to the equity market.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/chinas-unitree-robotics-ipo-5526-times-oversubscribed-retail-investors

[2026-08-11 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wharf firms up balance sheet as Hong Kong home sales cushion profit slump

Snippet: ‘Our first choice is investment in Hong Kong’s property sector’, while mainland China lacks ‘good opportunities’, chairman says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3363671/wharf-firms-balance-sheet-hong-kong-home-sales-cushion-profit-slump?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-11 20:30 UTC+10:00] [capital controls] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wharf firms up balance sheet as Hong Kong home sales cushion profit slump

Snippet: ‘Our first choice is investment in Hong Kong’s property sector’, while mainland China lacks ‘good opportunities’, chairman says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3363671/wharf-firms-balance-sheet-hong-kong-home-sales-cushion-profit-slump

[2026-08-11 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: FIFA World Cup 'will never be as profitable' if Infantino is ousted, Trump warns amid global soccer revolt

Snippet: President Donald Trump leapt to the defense of FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Monday, as the head of world soccer's governing body faces pressure to resign following a failed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/11/trump-world-cup-infantino-profit.html