[2026-05-26 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH debt service burden up 31.5% to $2.1B as of end-Feb

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/26/business/top-business/ph-debt-service-burden-up-315-to-21b-as-of-end-feb/2351037

[2026-05-26 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SGV Announces Cherry Liez Rafal-Roble as partner-in-charge for Davao, General Santos Offices

Snippet: SGV & Co., the Philippines’ largest professional services firm, proudly announces the appointment of Cherry Liez Rafal-Roble as the partner-in-charge for its Davao and General Santos offices. Rafal-Roble, a distinguished Tax Partner, brings extensive expertise in tax controversy and general tax advisory services across multiple industries, including power and utilities, airlines, automotive, mining, and consumer products.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/tmt-newswire/sgv-announces-cherry-liez-rafal-roble-as-partner-in-charge-for-davao-general-santos-offices/2351110

[2026-05-26 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan plans $19 bn extra budget as costs rise with Iran war

Snippet: TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday the government will compile a $19 billion supplementary budget to support households grappling with soaring everyday costs driven by the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/news/world/japan-plans-19-bn-extra-budget-as-costs-rise-with-iran-war/2351103

[2026-05-26 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Investors desert Australia’s renewable rollout at ‘critical juncture’

Snippet: Investment in renewable projects collapsed by 50 per cent over the past year, wiping out $4 billion in spending on the rollout, compromising the Albanese government’s clean energy targets and spurring industry warnings that the delays could raise electricity bills.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/investors-desert-australia-s-renewable-rollout-at-critical-juncture-20260525-p600cr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 23:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Senegal parliament speaker resigns, paving way for Ousmane Sonko to replace him

Snippet: The speaker of Senegal's parliament El Malick Ndiaye said Sunday he was resigning, two days after his close ally Ousmane Sonko was fired as prime minister, deepening a political crisis in the debt-laden West African country.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/senegal-parliament-speaker-resigns-paving-way-for-ousmane-sonko-to-replace-him/

[2026-05-25 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Climate crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: BHP defies its own climate strategy to spend hundreds of millions on polluting diesel trucks in Pilbara

Snippet: Exclusive: Mining giant says technology is not yet advanced enough to run a fully electrified fleet but experts say it is hooked on federal fuel tax credits

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/25/bhp-diesel-trucks-pilbara-australia-mining-climate-pollution

[2026-05-25 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: The benefits of Spain removing Gibraltar from its 'tax haven' list

Snippet: After 35 years, Spanish authorities have decided to remove Gibraltar from their list of 'tax havens'. The decision will have very positive tax and political implications for cross-borders workers and businesses in British Overseas Territory.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260525/the-benefits-of-spain-removing-gibraltar-from-its-tax-haven-list

[2026-05-25 20:01 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Banter’ or harbinger? Minister enters budget chat with a dark track

Snippet: Welcome to Brisbane Times’ Queensland public sector column, Public Circus. This week: a funding funeral march, who wants to be an Ombudsman heir, the teacher helming a new political party, and more.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/banter-or-harbinger-minister-enters-budget-chat-with-a-dark-track-20260519-p5zys0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China lifts peacekeeping budget share amid warnings bodies like UN may be sidelined

Snippet: SIPRI says Beijing’s participation in such UN missions helps ‘project an image of itself as a responsible major power’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3354743/china-lifts-peacekeeping-budget-share-amid-warnings-bodies-un-may-be-sidelined?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 18:15 UTC+10:00] [United Nations] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China lifts peacekeeping budget share amid warnings bodies like UN may be sidelined

Snippet: SIPRI says Beijing’s participation in such UN missions helps ‘project an image of itself as a responsible major power’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3354743/china-lifts-peacekeeping-budget-share-amid-warnings-bodies-un-may-be-sidelined

[2026-05-25 17:36 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 95]

Source: 9News

Title: Labor to consult all businesses on tax reform amid criticism

Snippet: The federal government will consult all businesses, not just tech start-ups as was initially suggested, on its proposed tax reform.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed broad consultation would take place as he outlined the process of how the capital gains tax and negative gearing changes would be introduced to parliament."Treasury are going about consulting not just in tech, but consulting COSBOA, for example, ACCI, the Tech Council," he told reporters today.READ MORE: MP's WhatsApp account hacked by foreign powerPrime Minister Anthony

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/labor-to-consult-all-businesses-on-tax-reform-amid-criticism/79f86c1d-9221-4923-af9c-165ded2ed0f0

[2026-05-25 17:15 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Albanese admits tax changes may hit businesses beyond tech

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has admitted his capital gains tax overhaul may hit a wider range of firms beyond new tech start-ups, as he rushes his tax policy package through parliament in a ploy to corner Opposition Leader Angus Taylor into opposing tax relief.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-admits-tax-changes-may-hit-businesses-beyond-tech-20260525-p60094.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 17:01 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Budget changes to be pushed through

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/budget-changes-to-be-pushed-through-20260525-p600jd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 16:44 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Albanese forges ahead with CGT and negative gearing plan while flagging possible business carve-outs

Snippet: Labor’s pre-election promise of a $1,000 standard tax deduction and $250 ‘working Australians tax offset’ will be included in the draft laws

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/25/albanese-forges-ahead-labor-budget-tax-reform-cgt-negative-gearing-business-changes

[2026-05-25 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indonesia faces 'vicious' stagflation: Japan consumer goods firm

Snippet: Kao products line the shelves of a store in Jakarta: The Japanese consumer products maker is being squeezed at both ends by weak spending and higher costs. (Photos by Natsumi Kawasaki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/indonesia-faces-vicious-stagflation-japan-consumer-goods-firm

[2026-05-25 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Millions of Chinese consumers ditch their credit cards amid prudent spending, slow economy

Snippet: Banks report there are 120 million fewer active credit cards in China with 687 million customer accounts, a dramatic drop from 2022’s peak

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354728/millions-chinese-consumers-ditch-their-credit-cards-amid-prudent-spending-slow-economy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 15:00 UTC+10:00] [weak consumer spending] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Millions of Chinese consumers ditch their credit cards amid prudent spending, slow economy

Snippet: Banks report there are 120 million fewer active credit cards in China with 687 million customer accounts, a dramatic drop from 2022’s peak

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354728/millions-chinese-consumers-ditch-their-credit-cards-amid-prudent-spending-slow-economy

[2026-05-25 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Budget-friendly mince dishes that will feed the family

Snippet: Mon 25 May 2026 at 3:00pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-25/budget-friendly-mince-recipes-feed-family/106678216

[2026-05-25 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Government bails out Rex's multi-million-dollar debt to regional airports

Snippet: ABC North and West SA

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-25/government-bails-out-rex-debts-owed-to-regional-airports/106638756

[2026-05-25 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Samsung Electronics leads smartphone markets in S. America, Middle East, Southeast Asia in Q1

Snippet: SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. topped the smartphone markets in Central and South America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia in the first quarter on steady sales of its premium Galaxy S26 and budget Galaxy A series smartphones, industry data showed Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260525002500320

[2026-05-25 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Mobile GP service and after-hours care to end because of Tasmanian health cuts

Snippet: Mon 25 May 2026 at 2:41pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-25/health-budget-cuts-to-affect-gp-outreach-service/106717926

[2026-05-25 14:16 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Ask the Tax Whiz] BIR clarifies submission of CETI as attachment to annual ITR

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/ask-the-tax-whiz-bureau-internal-revenue-certificate-entitlement-incentives-annual-income-return/

[2026-05-25 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Cavaliers still clinging to faith against Knicks despite what their deficit’s history suggests

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/24/sports/cavaliers-still-clinging-to-faith-against-knicks-despite-what-history-suggests/

[2026-05-25 11:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line

Snippet: Autocratic monarchs once left an echo of their glory in the ruins of the megaprojects they commanded at the peak of their unchallenged power. Those monumental physical traces are to be found in the fertile plains, mountainsides and deserts of the Middle East. But one of their most prominent modern counterparts may only have a digital footprint to leave behind for some of his most ambitious concepts.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx21g0828reo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-25 10:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hochul’s pied-à-terre tax will hurt regular folks, retirees because of property-value fallout: critics

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/24/us-news/hochuls-pied-a-terre-tax-will-hurt-regular-folks-retirees-because-of-property-value-fallout-critics/

[2026-05-25 07:18 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia politics live: speculation teals may form new party; Gaza flotilla activists arrive home

Snippet: Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall said to be exploring ways independents can work more closely together. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/25/teals-new-party-gaza-flotilla-activists-anthony-albanese-jim-chalmers-labor-angus-taylor-coalition-one-nation-budget-capital-gains-tax-estimates-ntwnfb

[2026-05-25 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Greens open to CGT inquiry as party takes 'wait and see' approach to tax overhaul

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-25/federal-politics-live-blog-estimates-cgt-teals-tax/106716858

[2026-05-25 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Businesses warn of unpredictable tax system as CGT backlash continues

Snippet: Australia’s biggest business groups have accused the federal government of creating an increasingly unpredictable tax system that risks driving away investment, escalating the backlash over the government’s sweeping capital gains tax overhaul in the budget.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/businesses-warn-of-unpredictable-tax-system-as-cgt-backlash-continues-20260524-p6003z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Our $1 trillion debt doesn’t scare markets - but it still has a cost

Snippet: May 25, 2026 — 5:00am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/our-1-trillion-debt-doesn-t-scare-markets-but-it-still-has-a-cost-20260521-p5zzfo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Lost in translation? Labor’s historic tax reforms need plain English

Snippet: May 25, 2026 — 5:00am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/lost-in-translation-labor-s-historic-tax-reforms-need-plain-english-20260524-p6003h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Untangling the local tax maze

Snippet: THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Finance (DOF) and the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) 01-2026 stands as one of the most consequential tax-related issuances released in recent years.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/business/top-business/untangling-the-local-tax-maze/2350772

[2026-05-25 01:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying lifts off into space on Shenzhou-23 mission

Snippet: The payload specialist is a part of a three-person crew, one of whom will be spending a year in space

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3354697/hong-kongs-first-astronaut-lai-ka-ying-lifts-space-shenzhou-23-mission?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 01:14 UTC+10:00] [Zhu Yangzhu] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying lifts off into space on Shenzhou-23 mission

Snippet: The payload specialist is a part of a three-person crew, one of whom will be spending a year in space

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3354697/hong-kongs-first-astronaut-lai-ka-ying-lifts-space-shenzhou-23-mission

[2026-05-24 23:15 UTC+10:00] [Financial sector] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: At least £325bn of ‘dirty money’ flows through UK each year, says report

Snippet: Call for crackdown as finance linked to corruption, tax evasion and money laundering is estimated at 10% of GDP

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/24/dirty-money-through-uk-corruption-tax-evasion

[2026-05-24 18:33 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Opposition promises capital gains tax change

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/opposition-promises-capital-gains-tax-change-20260524-p60069.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-24 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Rubio's first official trip to India seeks to halt a trust deficit

Snippet: United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, waits as US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, unseen, speaks at a dedication ceremony for an annex building at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/india-us-rubio-jaishankar-geopolitics-trump-modi-26b48aafbd262b85e7e8bf99c134e0d6

[2026-05-24 14:02 UTC+10:00] [Scam of the Week] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Pauline’s Gas Idea, IDF kidnaps & Budget Meltdown | Scam of the Week

Snippet: by Michael West | May 24, 2026 | Scam of the Week

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/paulines-gas-idea-idf-kidnaps-budget-meltdown-scam-of-the-week/

[2026-05-24 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Who’s in charge? Understanding control in UAE corporate tax | The National

Snippet: When is a door not a door? When it’s ajar. I first read that joke on the wooden stick of a finished ice cream as a child. It was an early lesson in how words can carry different meanings depending on the context.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/23/whos-in-charge-understanding-control-in-uae-corporate-tax/

[2026-05-24 13:50 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan’s automotive industry is driving — slowly — toward a greener future

Snippet: As the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues, the Japanese government is spending up to ¥500 billion per month to keep gasoline and other fuel prices artificially low. According to estimates as of April, the subsidy could run out by June and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is now considering an extra outlay, in part to cushion consumers from rising energy prices.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/05/24/sustainability/auto-industry-decarbonization/

[2026-05-24 13:27 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Investor tax cut call as opponents fight Labor plan

Snippet: May 24, 2026 13:27 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/investor-tax-cut-call-as-opponents-fight-labor-plan/

[2026-05-24 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong holds off on annual LGBTQ publicity drive. Is a community being forgotten?

Snippet: Advocacy groups and lawmaker raise concerns over shrinking publicity spending by task force responsible for promoting sexual diversity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3354639/hong-kong-holds-annual-lgbtq-publicity-drive-community-being-forgotten?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-24 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Unit] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong holds off on annual LGBTQ publicity drive. Is a community being forgotten?

Snippet: Advocacy groups and lawmaker raise concerns over shrinking publicity spending by task force responsible for promoting sexual diversity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3354639/hong-kong-holds-annual-lgbtq-publicity-drive-community-being-forgotten

[2026-05-24 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Budget cuts leave Thailand’s twin-sea navy at risk of falling behind

Snippet: With submarine projects stalled and frigate funding cut, Thailand’s fleet risks being outpaced by regional rivals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3354523/budget-cuts-leave-thailands-twin-sea-navy-risk-falling-behind?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-24 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Andaman Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Budget cuts leave Thailand’s twin-sea navy at risk of falling behind

Snippet: With submarine projects stalled and frigate funding cut, Thailand’s fleet risks being outpaced by regional rivals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3354523/budget-cuts-leave-thailands-twin-sea-navy-risk-falling-behind

[2026-05-24 09:43 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: Queensland police shoot dead man north of Brisbane; gunshots heard near White House

Snippet: Shooting of man who was allegedly armed with a firearm at a house in Narangba to be investigated

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/24/australia-news-live-queensland-police-gunshots-white-house-tax-reform-david-pocock-anthony-albanese-jim-chalmers-angus-taylor-labor-coalition-ntwnfb

[2026-05-24 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indie hit Dear You shows the power of storytelling over big budgets

Snippet: The surprise hit, filmed on a shoestring budget and shot entirely in a southern dialect, has resonated strongly with audiences

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3354479/indie-hit-dear-you-shows-power-storytelling-over-big-budgets?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-24 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Dear You] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indie hit Dear You shows the power of storytelling over big budgets

Snippet: The surprise hit, filmed on a shoestring budget and shot entirely in a southern dialect, has resonated strongly with audiences

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3354479/indie-hit-dear-you-shows-power-storytelling-over-big-budgets

[2026-05-24 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Brazil debt crisis swells with over 82 million behind on payments

Snippet: A Nubank mobile app. The Brazilian fintech bank is rapidly expanding in the country. (Photo by Niki Mizuguchi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/brazil-debt-crisis-swells-with-over-82-million-behind-on-payments

[2026-05-24 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Cheap thrills: How to score safaris, fine dining and comfy flights on a budget

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/23/lifestyle/score-safaris-fine-dining-and-comfy-flights-on-a-budget/

[2026-05-24 06:22 UTC+10:00] [Asia Times] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Tensions in Japan’s supplemental budget debate

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/tensions-in-japans-supplemental-budget-debate/