[2026-06-30 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: An A-grade showing for Alphabet on its Dow debut

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/2026/06/30/cnbc-daily-open-alphabet-debuts-on-dow-with-an-a-grade-showing.html

[2026-06-30 10:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares open tad higher on Wall Street gains as Middle East tensions ease

Snippet: South Korean stocks opened slightly higher Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as easing tensions in the Middle East boosted investor appetite for tech shares.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10792444

[2026-06-30 10:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul shares open tad higher on Wall Street gains as Middle East tensions ease

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 2, 7-10; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260630001751320

[2026-06-30 10:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Apple supplier Luxshare seeks up to $3.1 billion in Hong Kong share sale

Snippet: Apple supplier Luxshare Precision Industry plans to raise as much as $24.27 billion Hong Kong dollars ($3.1 billion) through a Hong Kong share sale, according to a stock exchange filing Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/30/apple-supplier-luxshare-seeks-3point1-billion-in-hong-kong-share-sale-.html

[2026-06-30 10:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares open tad higher on Wall Street gains as Middle East tensions ease

Snippet: SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened slightly higher Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as easing tensions in the Middle East boosted investor appetite for tech shares.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260630001700320

[2026-06-30 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul shares open 0.26 pct higher on Wall Street gains as Middle East tensions ease

Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260630001600320

[2026-06-30 09:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: SoCal luxury housing market suddenly booms as thousands of millionaires are crowned overnight

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/29/us-news/socal-luxury-housing-market-suddenly-booms-as-thousands-of-millionaires-are-crowned-overnight/

[2026-06-30 09:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers

Snippet: Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, according to property portal Zoopla, as high mortgage rates frustrate potential buyers.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdr4env2v14o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-30 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The power shift: Why the tide could be turning for Perth homebuyers

Snippet: Perth’s property market appears to be slowly swinging in favour of buyers instead of sellers.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/the-power-shift-why-the-tide-could-be-turning-for-perth-homebuyers-20260629-p60b3b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: ASX headed for cautious start, Wall Street jumps as AI-related stocks rebound

Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-30/asx-markets-business-live-news/106859328

[2026-06-30 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Rate On China's New Overnight Liquidity Tool Comes Below Estimates, Hints At Imminent Easing

Snippet: Last week we showed four China-linked charts which made it very clear that, laughable flatlined 5% GDP notwithstanding, China's economy appears to be on the verge of yet another collapse (explaining the unprecedented drop in both Chinese oil imports and refining output): between autos, real estate, banks and overall consumption, the economy - as seen by the market - was in freefall.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/rate-chinas-new-overnight-liquidity-tool-comes-below-estimates-hints-imminent-easing

[2026-06-30 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WhatsApp messenger to begin offering usernames

Snippet: PARIS — The hundreds of millions who use Meta-owned messenger WhatsApp to chat with family, friends or businesses will no longer need to share phone numbers under a coming update, the company said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/30/world/whatsapp-messenger-to-begin-offering-usernames/2375287

[2026-06-30 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Monday 6/29/2026

Snippet: U.S. stocks rose and recovered some of their losses from a rare losing week.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nasdaq-dow-1c6aaade5352d970f8ce6769e2028fdc

[2026-06-30 06:17 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia politics live: Anthony Albanese says tax reforms ‘make system fairer’ and backs Paul Hogan on Pauline Hanson

Snippet: The prime minister tells 7.30 the housing market was ‘broken’. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/30/australia-politics-live-anthony-albanese-tax-reform-pauline-hanson-one-nation-multiculturalism-question-time-angus-taylor-coalition-royal-commission-ntwnfb

[2026-06-30 05:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to edge up, tech shares drive Wall Street rebound

Snippet: US stocks are rising and recovering some of their losses from a rare losing week.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-edge-up-tech-shares-drive-wall-street-rebound-20260630-p60b4r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Syd)] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Temu’ in the best sense: Haymarket’s new eatery welcomes the homesick and hungry

Snippet: First up: no. There isn’t an association with the online marketplace you’re thinking of. Temu means “to meet” in Indonesian, and Kangen means “to miss”. Owner and head chef Harjo (who goes by his first name only) chose the name because “we wanted a place where homesick Indonesians can gather, meet friends, share a meal and feel closer to home”.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/sydney-eating-out/temu-in-the-best-sense-haymarket-s-new-eatery-welcomes-the-homesick-and-hungry-20260626-p60ac3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Testing the market’: Unrealistic sellers pull properties from auction

Snippet: The number of home owners withdrawing their properties from auction is growing, as nervous sellers grapple with a fast-changing property market.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/testing-the-market-unrealistic-sellers-pull-properties-from-auction-20260629-p60ax8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 04:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: AI giants on the nose: Why those stellar super earnings are under threat

Snippet: Tue 30 Jun 2026 at 4:59am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-30/ai-boom-big-tech-investment-drain-market-volatility/106857426

[2026-06-30 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan retail investors wait with near $100bn in funds in volatile market

Snippet: The Nikkei Stock Average closed at a record 72,366 on last Friday. (Photo by Shun Kato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/japan-retail-investors-wait-with-near-100bn-in-funds-in-volatile-market

[2026-06-30 03:47 UTC+10:00] [Reform UK] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Thai-based crypto investor funding Reform unlikely to avoid cap on overseas donations

Snippet: Christopher Harborne, who also gave Nigel Farage £5m ‘gift’, reported to have registered to vote in Hampshire

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/29/thailand-based-crypto-investor-funding-reform-nigel-farage-unlikely-to-avoid-cap-on-overseas-donations

[2026-06-30 03:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: The house edge has moved to Singapore for this casino operator. Why the stock is a buy now

Snippet: Don't let the name fool you: Despite being headquartered in Nevada, Las Vegas Sands doesn't operate a casino in the United States and is focused instead on Asian markets in Macao and Singapore, where it is the market leader.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/29/the-house-edge-has-moved-to-singapore-for-this-casino-operator-why-the-stock-is-a-buy-now.html

[2026-06-30 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: NANO Nuclear Rises On Potential Power Plant, Dual-Listing In Abu Dhabi

Snippet: Over the past year, we've tracked NANO Nuclear’s reactor, fuel, and supply chain programs closely through nearly every milestone. After branching into the Asian market and then making the formal transition to a revenue generating company, the company is now working on their next frontier in the UAE.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/nano-nuclear-sees-potential-power-plant-and-dual-listing-abu-dhabi

[2026-06-30 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Is it legal to impose forced leaves on employees?

Snippet: I am employed as a factory worker at a manufacturing plant located in Balagtas, Bulacan. Last month, all employees were informed of management’s decision to streamline the company’s operation due to low market demand. We were told that some of us would be placed on forced leave and a work rotation for two months starting August 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/30/legal-advice/is-it-legal-to-impose-forced-leaves-on-employees/2375059

[2026-06-30 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Alphabet stock pops 4% on Dow debut, but the tech giant faces major AI questions

Snippet: Alphabet shares rose 4% Monday as the company officially joined the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon and adding a symbolic blue-chip designation.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/29/alphabet-googl-stock-dow-average.html

[2026-06-30 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sabres re-sign pending free agent Beck Malenstyn to 6-year, $17.5 million contract

Snippet: BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres re-signed checking-line forward Beck Malenstyn to a six-year, $17.5 million contract on Monday, retaining the player two days before he was eligible to hit the free agent market.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nhl-signings-free-agency-48b8dcaf62e20d0df69edaeb049f95b5

[2026-06-30 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Key Events This Holiday-Shortened Week: Jobs, Warsh In Sintra, ISM, ADP

Snippet: Global attention this holiday-shortened week,will center on the US labor market, with the June employment report due on Thursday ahead of the Independence Day holiday. A reminder that the US will be 250 years old this week. Alongside that, central bank communication will be in focus at the ECB’s Sintra forum (today through Wednesday), while inflation data across Europe and activity indicators in Asia—notably China’s PMIs and Japan’s monthly data—round out a busy global calendar.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/key-events-holiday-shortened-week-jobs-warsh-sintra-ism-adp

[2026-06-29 23:11 UTC+10:00] [Algorithms] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: No ‘one size fits all’ answer on AI and jobs in Europe, OpenAI chief economist says

Snippet: European Union countries need to develop their own plans to address the impact of artificial intelligence on the labor market, OpenAI's chief economist said on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/no-one-size-fits-all-answer-ai-europe-openai-economist/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-29 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Rise As Dip-Buyers Lift Tech Stocks

Snippet: US equity futures are higher led by Tech as Mag7 leads the group higher and points to a reversal of last week’s profit-taking, as traders position for the end of the first half. A shortened week will likely focus on a speech from the Fed’s Warsh on Wednesday and payrolls on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-rise-dip-buyers-lift-tech-stocks

[2026-06-29 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US & Iran Set For New Talks, Trump Says, Hours After Tehran Denied Plans Due To Days Of Hormuz Attacks

Snippet: After some persisting Sunday reports, including in The Wall Street Journal, said that last week's renewed tit-for-tat fighting between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz had 'stalled' the next round of talks, President Trump stated on Truth Social Monday that a meeting on Iran would be held in Doha Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/us-iran-set-new-talks-trump-says-hours-after-tehran-denied-plans-due-days-hormuz

[2026-06-29 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump bought as much as $5 million in Axon stock before ICE sought $220 million Taser deal

Snippet: President Donald Trump bought as much as $5 million in shares of Axon Enterprise — maker of Tasers, body cameras and policing software — two weeks before Immigration and Customs Enforcement sought a five-year, $220 million contract that experts told CNBC appeared tailored to the company's weapons.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/29/trump-axon-stock-ice-taser-immigration-enforcement.html

[2026-06-29 19:43 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Wall Street’s got China’s currency ambitions all wrong

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/wall-streets-got-chinas-currency-ambitions-all-wrong/

[2026-06-29 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PEZA Deepens Japan Investor Engagements, Advances Expansion Prospects in Key Industrial Hubs

Snippet: Pasay City – The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), led by Director General Tereso O. Panga as Head of Delegation, in partnership with the Science Park of the Philippines, Inc. (Science Park), and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), successfully conducted a Japan Investment Mission covering key investment and industrial centers in Fukuoka, Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Yokohama, Tokyo, Maebashi-Gunma, and Nagano.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/29/supplements/peza-deepens-japan-investor-engagements-advances-expansion-prospects-in-key-industrial-hubs/2374660

[2026-06-29 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) SK Group to invest 2,100 tln won to secure AI infrastructure nationwide

Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS details throughout, new photo; RESTRUCTURES)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260629007251320

[2026-06-29 19:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea shares women’s entrepreneurship policy model with Egypt

Snippet: South Korea is using its official development assistance program to export policy experience in women’s entrepreneurship to Egypt, as Cairo seeks to expand women’s participation in the labor market and small business sector.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10792021

[2026-06-29 18:56 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Vietnamese low-cost carrier eyes off entrance to Australian domestic market

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/vietnamese-low-cost-carrier-eyes-off-entrance-to-australian-domestic-market-20260629-p60b3q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Adnoc L&S raises profit outlook on strong shipping performance | The National

Snippet: Adnoc Logistics & Services has upgraded its full-year 2026 financial guidance because of a strong shipping performance and steady improvements across its offshore logistics operations.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/06/29/adnoc-ls-raises-profit-outlook-on-strong-shipping-performance/

[2026-06-29 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Samsung to invest 2,655 tln won under gov't drive to promote regional development

Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS details throughout, new photo; RESTRUCTURES)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260629006851320

[2026-06-29 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s DJI, Insta360 tighten grip on global smart camera market with supply chain edge

Snippet: Insta360 posted the strongest growth among major vendors with a 66 per cent year-on-year surge to 900,000 units in the first quarter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3358742/chinas-dji-insta360-tighten-grip-global-smart-camera-market-supply-chain-edge?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s DJI, Insta360 tighten grip on global smart camera market with supply chain edge

Snippet: Insta360 posted the strongest growth among major vendors with a 66 per cent year-on-year surge to 900,000 units in the first quarter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3358742/chinas-dji-insta360-tighten-grip-global-smart-camera-market-supply-chain-edge

[2026-06-29 18:30 UTC+10:00] [office market] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Concern over AI’s impact on Asia’s real estate sector is misplaced

Snippet: Even if the current AI boom falters, demand for digital infrastructure in Asia – especially in developing countries – will remain strong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3358695/concern-over-ais-impact-asias-real-estate-sector-misplaced

[2026-06-29 18:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Manus on Markets: Stability elusive after latest US-Iran clash | The National

Snippet: From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/06/29/manus-on-markets-stability-elusive-after-latest-us-iran-clash/

[2026-06-29 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tourism Malaysia lays out plan to entice Chinese travellers

Snippet: China was Malaysia’s second-largest source market in 2025, with 4.7 million visitor arrivals, up 25 per cent from 3.7 million a year earlier

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3358731/tourism-malaysia-lays-out-plan-entice-chinese-travellers?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Malaysia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tourism Malaysia lays out plan to entice Chinese travellers

Snippet: China was Malaysia’s second-largest source market in 2025, with 4.7 million visitor arrivals, up 25 per cent from 3.7 million a year earlier

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3358731/tourism-malaysia-lays-out-plan-entice-chinese-travellers

[2026-06-29 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Korean won tumbles to fresh 17-yr low on foreign stock selloff

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with latest; CHANGES headline, photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260629002751320

[2026-06-29 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese self-driving firm Momenta eyes US$750m in Hong Kong IPO

Snippet: Second ‘red-chip’ approved by Beijing for a Hong Kong listing this year aims to invest proceeds in research and development, robotaxi push

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3358709/chinese-self-driving-firm-momenta-eyes-us750m-hong-kong-ipo?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Honda] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese self-driving firm Momenta eyes US$750m in Hong Kong IPO

Snippet: Second ‘red-chip’ approved by Beijing for a Hong Kong listing this year aims to invest proceeds in research and development, robotaxi push

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3358709/chinese-self-driving-firm-momenta-eyes-us750m-hong-kong-ipo

[2026-06-29 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: SK hynix to newly invest 1,100 tln won in chip clusters

Snippet: SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. plans to newly invest 1,100 trillion won (US$713 billion) in building new semiconductor clusters, including 400 trillion won in South Korea's southwestern region, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260629007200320

[2026-06-29 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Stock Connect] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The 2026-27 Budget is pushing HKEX’s expansion in cross-border trading

Snippet: Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po’s measures include the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and CMU OmniClear studying updates to financial infrastructure across various asset classes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3358718/2026-27-budget-pushing-hkexs-expansion-cross-border-trading

[2026-06-29 16:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Binance's 50x Korea stock trades expose regulatory blind spot

Snippet: Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is offering derivatives with leverage of up to 50 times on Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, raising concerns over investor protection and potential spillover risks for Korea's stock market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10791767

[2026-06-29 16:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) SK hynix to newly invest 1,100 tln won

Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260629006900320