[2026-08-11 04:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan Inc.'s quarterly profit jumps 70% on weak yen and AI spending

Snippet: Murata Manufacturing, Kioxia Holdings and Fanuc all reaped earnings from the artificial intelligence sector. (Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-trends/japan-inc.-s-quarterly-profit-jumps-70-on-weak-yen-and-ai-spending

[2026-08-11 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Pentagon official urges Asia allies to invest more in defense

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Pentagon official on Monday asked allies in Asia to invest more in their defense and help deter aggression in the region and said the United States remains committed to do the same with “partners, not protectorates.”

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/elbridge-colby-pentagon-philippines-6de1e9cb4ffea1665d5d199a68dc0b78

[2026-08-11 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US SPR Falls Below 300 Million Operational Limit As Oil Drain Unexpectedly Surges To 6.1MM Barrels, Most In 2 Months

Snippet: As negotiations between the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz go nowhere, oil prices continue to slide lower on some naive hope that a resolution to the conflict will magically emerge. Meanwhile, both commercial and strategic stocks continue to be drained at a historic pace, and one day virtually every tank bottom will be hit, sparking a historic surge in commodity prices as the market realizes that physical always wins the war with paper oil.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/us-spr-falls-below-300-million-operational-limit-oil-drain-unexpectedly-surges-61mm-barrels

[2026-08-11 02:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Data center insurers confront new risks as market reaches $10bn

Snippet: Damage at data centers can compound as power grid issues lead to graphics processor problems and even data loss. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/insurance/data-center-insurers-confront-new-risks-as-market-reaches-10bn

[2026-08-11 02:24 UTC+10:00] [Electricity grid] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Greece’s aging power grid blamed for catastrophic wildfires

Snippet: ATHENS — Sparks from Greece’s aging electricity grid are responsible for a disproportionate share of the country’s most destructive wildfires, according to preliminary data from Greece’s Arson Crimes Investigation Directorate and evidence from recent fire investigations.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/greece-electricity-grid-blame-wildfire/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-08-11 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Derby 'off market' as investment deal collapses

Snippet: Turki Alalshikh is one of the world's most powerful boxing promoters

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cm2gk7l7yl7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-11 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fuel prices decline for 2nd straight week

Snippet: FUEL prices went down Tuesday, Aug. 11, as the global oil market reacted to the recent developments in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/11/news/national/fuel-prices-decline-for-2nd-straight-week/2402224

[2026-08-11 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Name of police officer in Wisconsin who shot and killed Corey Ruiz is released

Snippet: Lilly Nimmer, left, and Reba Bergmann, right, hold a sign to protest the police shooting of Corey Ruiz outside of the Wisconsin state Capitol during the weekly farmers market on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Madison, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/madison-police-shooting-corey-ruiz-fe8954ab13fd8462532399f81ffc6662

[2026-08-11 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Housing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia’s falling house prices are actually a good thing for mortgage holders. Here’s why

Snippet: The RBA’s governor, Michele Bullock, has made it clear that the ‘easing’ property market is on her mind

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/11/australias-falling-house-prices-are-actually-a-good-thing-for-mortgage-holders-heres-why

[2026-08-11 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Key Events This Week: CPI, PPI, Retail Sales

Snippet: Most traders may be out on the beach soaking up the mid-summer sun, but the relentless market and geopolitical newsflow continues for another week.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/key-events-week-cpi-ppi-retail-sales

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Lululemon rival Alo Yoga enters China market with online store on Alibaba’s Tmall

Snippet: The US brand announced its entry into China in June as part of its international expansion to tap the premium ‘athleisure’ market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3363539/lululemon-rival-alo-yoga-enters-china-market-online-store-alibabas-tmall?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Lululemon rival Alo Yoga enters China market with new store on Alibaba’s Tmall

Snippet: The US brand announced its entry into China in June as part of its international expansion to tap the premium ‘athleisure’ market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3363539/lululemon-rival-alo-yoga-enters-china-market-online-store-alibabas-tmall

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Boeing Sells Flying-Taxi Venture To Rival Archer Aviation, Takes Near 20% Stake

Snippet: Archer Aviation shares surged in premarket trading after The Wall Street Journal reported that Boeing had agreed to take a nearly 20% stake in the eVTOL startup as part of a deal that transfers control of its autonomous flying-taxi venture, Wisk Aero, to Archer.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/boeing-takes-20-stake-rival-archer-hands-over-flying-taxi-venture-deal

[2026-08-10 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Intel plans $15 billion stock offering as AI demand accelerates

Snippet: Intel announced a $15 billion common stock offering on Monday to support skyrocketing customer demand for artificial intelligence compute.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/10/intel-intc-stock-offering-ai.html

[2026-08-10 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Intel Selling $15 Billion In Stock To Fund AI Boom

Snippet: With AI capital expenditures exploding to $1 trillion this year, the financing mix is beginning to shift from free cash flow and debt toward equity.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/intel-selling-15-billion-stock-fund-ai-boom

[2026-08-10 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China challenges Western ‘tribute system’ theory in push to control its narrative power

Snippet: Article by US billionaire investor Ray Dalio puts spotlight back on English term used to describe Chinese diplomatic and economic posture

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3363558/china-challenges-western-tribute-system-theory-push-control-its-narrative-power?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-10 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Indian Ocean] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China challenges Western ‘tribute system’ theory in push to control its narrative power

Snippet: Article by US billionaire investor Ray Dalio puts spotlight back on English term used to describe Chinese diplomatic and economic posture

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3363558/china-challenges-western-tribute-system-theory-push-control-its-narrative-power

[2026-08-10 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Erase Overnight Gains As Oil Hits One-Week High, Yen Slides

Snippet: US equity futures start the new week barely higher, having erased almost all of their overnight gains, yet still trading at all time highs, led by Tech with small caps starting the week in the red. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are fractionally in the green as traders look to the next big data print from the US this week in the form of CPI and PPI updates, as bets on September rate hikes tumbled after Friday's jobs debacle;

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-erase-overnight-gains-oil-hits-one-week-high-yen-slides

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China set to compete with global drug giants in a decade, analysts say

Snippet: Amid systemic efficiency and a wave of innovation, the country’s biotech sector is expanding at a pace that has caught the market off guard

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3363531/china-set-compete-global-drug-giants-decade-analysts-say?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China set to compete with global drug giants in a decade, analysts say

Snippet: Amid systemic efficiency and a wave of innovation, the country’s biotech sector is expanding at a pace that has caught the market off guard

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3363531/china-set-compete-global-drug-giants-decade-analysts-say

[2026-08-10 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US ‘digging in’ to Asia but wants ‘partners not dependency’: Pentagon

Snippet: Senior official Elbridge Colby tells Manila audience the US is committed to the Indo-Pacific but expects allies to invest in defence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3363543/us-digging-asia-wants-partners-not-dependency-pentagon?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-10 20:07 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US ‘digging in’ to Asia but wants ‘partners not dependency’: Pentagon

Snippet: Senior official Elbridge Colby tells Manila audience the US is committed to the Indo-Pacific but expects allies to invest in defence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3363543/us-digging-asia-wants-partners-not-dependency-pentagon

[2026-08-10 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: The jobs joining the census and the occupations that have been axed

Snippet: Designers, ride-share drivers and play therapists are some of the dozens of occupations to be listed and categorised for the first time in Tuesday night’s census.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/the-jobs-joining-the-census-and-the-occupations-that-have-been-axed-20260810-p60mx2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-10 19:21 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Weeks after Marcos SONA, House panel OKs higher income tax exemption ceiling

Snippet: CHRISTMAS SEASON. Filipino shoppers flock to the Divisoria Market to buy gifts for their loved ones on December 14, 2025.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/house-panel-approves-bill-higher-income-tax-exemption-ceiling-marcos-sona/

[2026-08-10 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, officials say

Snippet: A refining and petrochemical plant in Nizhnekamsk (stock photo)

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgjvgv926po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-10 18:30 UTC+10:00] [property market] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong hotel sector recovery elusive for unprepared investors

Snippet: An uneven rebound is favouring established operators as tight supply constraints raise the barriers to entry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3363476/hong-kong-hotel-sector-recovery-elusive-unprepared-investors

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Manus on Markets: Markets at extremes: time to retreat? | 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/2026/08/10/manus-on-markets-markets-at-extremes-time-to-retreat/

[2026-08-10 17:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Fitch sees limited credit fallout from Korea stock rout

Snippet: Ratings agency says financial-sector exposures remain manageable, but flags market concentration and leveraged products

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10836339

[2026-08-10 17:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares end tad higher, snapping 2-day losing streak

Snippet: South Korean stocks ended modestly higher Monday, snapping a two-day losing streak, as investors bought major chip-related shares on bargain hunting after Wall Street extended its record-setting rally. The Korean won weakened against the US dollar.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10836318

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Panda bond boom offers ‘historic’ yuan chance, but cheap funding not enough: Goldman Sachs

Snippet: Issuance of yuan-denominated debt surges, including in dim sum bond market, but sustained global use of yuan seen requiring broader access and stronger finance links

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3363498/panda-bond-boom-offers-historic-yuan-chance-cheap-funding-not-enough-goldman-sachs?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s panda bond market surges as Goldman Sachs flags limits to yuan expansion

Snippet: Issuance of yuan-denominated debt surges, including in dim sum bond market, but sustained global use of yuan seen requiring broader access and stronger finance links

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3363498/panda-bond-boom-offers-historic-yuan-chance-cheap-funding-not-enough-goldman-sachs

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

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares end tad higher, snapping 2-day losing streak

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended modestly higher Monday, snapping a two-day losing streak, as investors bought major chipmakers after Wall Street extended its record-setting rally. The Korean won weakened against the U.S. dollar.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260810006400320

[2026-08-10 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares are mixed after advances on Wall Street

Snippet: A currency trader talks on the phone at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-rates-iran-ai-adb7b918b15206e38d7899d482422308

[2026-08-10 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Volatility of Seoul stock index drops after curbs on leveraged ETFs

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- The fear gauge of South Korea's stock market has dropped after authorities took steps to curb the 16 single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) blamed for recent market volatility, the bourse operator said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260810006000320

[2026-08-10 15:56 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Lindian secures full control of Kazakhstan rare earths processing plant

Snippet: Lindian Resources has taken a decisive step towards becoming a vertically integrated rare earths producer, acquiring the SARECO mixed rare earth carbonate processing facility in Kazakhstan and securing a critical link in its mine-to-market strategy.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/lindian-secures-full-control-of-kazakhstan-rare-earths-processing-plant-20260810-p60n1z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK hynix workers organize to defend bonuses

Snippet: Some 3,800 employees rally behind companywide union to defend profit-sharing deal

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10836114

[2026-08-10 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Adnoc Gas second-quarter net income slumps on war disruptions | The National

Snippet: Adnoc Gas's second-quarter net profit beat estimates as the unit of state-control oil major Adnoc restored the processing capacity at its Habshan Complex to 85 per cent ahead of the schedule.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/10/adnoc-gas-second-quarter-net-income-slumps-on-war-disruptions/

[2026-08-10 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Adnoc Gas awards $8.2bn in contracts to spur growth as earnings beat estimate | The National

Snippet: Adnoc Gas's second-quarter net profit beat estimates as it restored processing capacity at its Habshan Complex to 85 per cent ahead of schedule and invested $8.2 billion investment to spur future growth.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/10/adnoc-gas-awards-82bn-in-contracts-to-spur-growth-as-earnings-beat-estimate/

[2026-08-10 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Buried abuse memory brought sisters' abuser to justice

Snippet: Nikita Dallison and Mellissa Arkwright have waived their right to anonymity to share what happen to them

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gw0746pl5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump says oil supermajors are making too much money. What will they do with it?

Snippet: Big Oil enjoyed a blockbuster profit windfall in the second quarter. A key question now is whether the industry will use this cash bonanza to reward shareholders, strengthen balance sheets or invest for the future — all while trying to avoid a growing political backlash.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/10/oil-iran-war-profits-windfall-tax.html

[2026-08-10 14:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea’s market volatility becomes TV entertainment

Snippet: As investing captures the attention of younger audiences, TV and YouTube creators turn stock-market anxieties into entertainment

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10836067

[2026-08-10 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: 2022 Philippine Elections

Snippet: Top 5 News Today Sandro Marcos: Dutertes sought key posts in exchange for endorsement | The wRap Philippine News Rodrigo Duterte camp sought key posts in exchange for Marcos 2022 endorsement – Sandro Aug 10, 2026 12:36 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Comelec issues show cause order vs Escudero’s top campaign donor Sep 10, 2025 8:31 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/2022-philippine-elections/

[2026-08-10 14:24 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Lopez family confirms a sale inside ultimate parent firm Lopez Inc.

Snippet: EXIT. Roberta Lopez-Feliciano steps down from Lopez firm, First Philippine Holdings Corp., as disclosed to the stock exchange on August 10, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/lopez-family-confirms-sale-ultimate-parent-firm/

[2026-08-10 13:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bryson DeChambeau excited for new LIV Golf investor’s ‘fresh vision’ for the product

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/09/sports/bryson-dechambeau-excited-for-new-liv-golf-investors-fresh-vision-for-the-product/

[2026-08-10 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Andy Green gives insight into Robert Stock’s status in Mets rotation after rough outing

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/09/sports/andy-green-gives-insight-into-robert-stocks-status-in-mets-rotation/

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lotte Global Logistics triples US transport of LG Energy Solution’s battery ESS

Snippet: Lotte Global Logistics said Monday it was expanding its transportation business for battery energy storage systems produced by LG Energy Solution in the United States, strengthening its foothold in the high-value special cargo logistics market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10835887

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gas prices to drop by P4.70, diesel by P4.30

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday said that fuel prices will be lowered this week as the global market reacted to recent developments in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/10/news/gas-prices-to-drop-by-p470-diesel-by-p430/2401672

[2026-08-10 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Sony, TSMC to invest $6.3bn in advanced image sensor plant in Kumamoto

Snippet: The two companies reached a basic agreement in May to cooperate on the development and production of next-generation image sensors.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/sony-tsmc-to-invest-6.3bn-in-advanced-image-sensor-plant-in-kumamoto

[2026-08-10 11:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares open higher on bargain hunting

Snippet: Seoul shares opened higher Monday, led by technology stocks, as investors went bargain hunting after Wall Street's record-setting advance.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10835664

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

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares open 0.76 pct higher on U.S. gains

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares opened higher Monday, tracking record gains on Wall Street.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260810001300320