Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-05 06:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Gap co-founder Doris Fisher, who helped build one of America’s most recognizable clothing retailers, has died at the age of 94, CEO Richard Dickson said in a statement.
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[2026-05-05 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: ProPublica and Local Reporting Network partner The Connecticut Mirror won the Pulitzer Prize for local reporting for what judges described as “an impressive series exposing how the state’s unique towing laws favored unscrupulous companies that overcharged residents, prompting swift and meaningful consumer protections.” It is the ninth Pulitzer for ProPublica.
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[2026-05-05 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lankan economy has become predictable and stable, enhancing investment opportunities with the Government undertaking institutional reforms through digitization, creating a single window for trade and investments Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe told the Global Innovation & Leadership Summit held in Colombo on May 2.
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[2026-05-05 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Economic Development Deputy Minister Nishantha Jayaweera stated that the Value Added Tax (VAT) revision from July 01, 2026 is intended to simplify the tax system.
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[2026-05-05 05:49 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Vallibel Finance has successfully raised over Rs. 2.1 billion through its Rights Issue, which was oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor confidence in the company’s strategic direction and long-term growth prospects.
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[2026-05-05 05:48 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Three new tools that will help in the timely and transparent clearance of containers at the Colombo Port were introduced at the Sri Lanka Customs Main Auditorium recently.
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[2026-05-05 05:47 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera emphasizes that the claims circulating on social media that the Value Added Tax (VAT) has been increased to 20.5 percent based on a recently issued gazette notification by the government, are completely false and baseless.
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[2026-05-05 05:47 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that widening of the Value Added Tax (VAT) net by the Government from July 01, 2026 will drag in the Small and Medium-sized Business Enterprises (SMEs), with the financial services taxed higher, which will directly affect SMEs adversely as it will simultaneously increase tax rates and tighten tax enforcement.
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[2026-05-05 05:46 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Mels Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd., the fully owned subsidiary of Melstacorp PLC, has been officially appointed as the authorised importer and dealer for BMW automotive vehicles in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-05-05 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC recorded a Group Revenue of Rs 3,292 Mn and a Group Profit Before Tax of Rs 1,926 Mn for the 1st quarter ending 31st March 2026. The depreciation of the LKR resulted in a net exchange loss of Rs 68 Mn on foreign currency loanscompared to a loss of Rs.
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[2026-05-05 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fu Xinrong pitched Beijing’s model of shared modernisation to Mexican business leaders, weeks before a contentious USMCA review
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[2026-05-05 05:40 UTC+10:00] [Consul General Fu Xinrong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fu Xinrong pitched Beijing’s model of shared modernisation to Mexican business leaders, weeks before a contentious USMCA review
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[2026-05-05 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The political instability, unpredictable oil trade, and changing alliances have changed the ways energy is consumed and traded. It is no longer a simple commodity. It is a strategic resource that alters the way politics and economics are conducted. Countries that have prioritised energy trade and focused on energy supply are now using their energy supply to trade for market equity.
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[2026-05-05 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: After undergoing one of its worst financial crises, marked by soaring inflation, dwindling foreign reserves, and widespread social strain, the country is now attempting a carefully measured recovery.
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[2026-05-05 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC has recently entered a strategic partnership with DIMO, to introduce specialised financing solutions for heavy machinery.
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[2026-05-05 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank PLC has entered into a partnership with the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL), as part of its broader focus on supporting business growth and expanding market access for small and medium-sized enterprises.
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[2026-05-05 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Indira Cancer Trust (ICT) and Make-A-Wish Sri Lanka, marked the first anniversary of their shared initiative on April 29, celebrating a year of bringing hope and meaningful experiences to children battling critical illnesses.
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[2026-05-05 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pan Asia Bank partners with the Sri Lanka Business and Biodiversity Platform to launch the ‘Life to Our Beaches – Beach Caretaker Initiative’, reaffirming its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable community development.
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[2026-05-05 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Union Assurance joined hands with the Ministry of Health, working alongside NAMASTE Sri Lanka (Neurodevelopment and Autism in South Asia: Treatment and Evidence), to bring Autism Awareness Day 2026 to life at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute, Colombo, marking a landmark national dialogue on inclusion and neurodiversity.
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[2026-05-05 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Reaffirming its commitment to always provide its customers with the best offers and value, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced a nationwide campaign to accelerate the adoption of LankaPay JCB debit cards, offering customers across Sri Lanka another compelling opportunity to step into a more secure, convenient and rewarding cashless lifestyle.
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[2026-05-05 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Google has begun construction of its largest artificial intelligence (AI) hub outside the United States, marking a major expansion of global AI infrastructure and a significant investment in India’s digital economy.
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[2026-05-05 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC General Insurance PLC has unveiled V Claim, a groundbreaking virtual claims settlement solution set to redefine the motor insurance claims experience through speed, convenience and digital innovation.
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[2026-05-05 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Autobahn Traders (Pvt) Ltd, a respected name in the import and distribution of brand-new BMW vehicle spare parts, has embraced a digital-first transformation strategy to enhance operational efficiency and deliver optimised customer care and service to fleet owners and individual customers in this discerning segment.
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[2026-05-05 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: ANC Campus announced the launch of a formal articulation partnership with Adelaide University at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo, creating a clear progression pathway for Sri Lankan students seeking an Australian university degree.
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[2026-05-05 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) hosted the ‘Meet the Ambassador: Bilateral Trade Between Sri Lanka and France’ session on April 28, at the National Chamber’s Auditorium.
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[2026-05-05 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: South Asia’s premier fashion platform, Colombo Fashion Week (CFW), marked its 23rd year with a spectacular showcase at Cinnamon Life, bringing together innovation, creativity and cross-cultural collaboration.
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[2026-05-05 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sinhala and Hindu New Year was celebrated at Goldi Sands Hotel Negombo on April 13, 2026, bringing together both local and international guests for a day filled with tradition, colour, and cultural festivity.
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[2026-05-05 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Business, Economics and Finance
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[2026-05-05 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-05 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-05 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-05 05:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market fell from its record heights Monday, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in the war with Iran.
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[2026-05-05 05:22 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The US stock market is falling from its record heights while oil prices jump following escalations in the Middle East that may be undermining the ceasefire in the war with Iran.
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[2026-05-05 05:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Readers of The Post interested in trying out Polymarket, the fast-growing prediction market, can collect a $20 bonus when they create an account using the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX.
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[2026-05-05 05:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The ex-JPMorgan Chase banker who accused a glamorous female colleague of forcing him to become her “sex slave” lied to the bank about his father dying so he could collect nearly three months of paid leave — and apparently used the time off to prepare the bombshell lawsuit against Lorna Hajdini and his employer, The Post has learned.
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[2026-05-05 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Victorian politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Labor’s 2026-27 budget shows state has recorded $700m surplus this financial year, first of its kind since before the Covid-19 pandemic
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[2026-05-05 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Foreign airlines are trouncing Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin on measures of customer satisfaction, new government-commissioned figures show, despite the local industry’s efforts to rebuild trust after COVID-19.
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[2026-05-05 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A $7.2 billion artificial intelligence company is still listing Timothy Bentley as one of its senior Australian executives, despite the man pleading guilty to assaulting two musicians at a bar in Sydney’s CBD.
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[2026-05-05 04:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Many expect the RBA to raise the cash rate today, but it's likely to be a split decision. (AAP: Joel Carrett)
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[2026-05-05 04:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Both JAL and ANA adopted frequent flyer miles in the 1990s. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
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[2026-05-05 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The state judge overseeing New Mexico’s attempt to force a safety overhaul of Instagram and Facebook said Monday that he’s worried some of the proposed changes would amount to “overreach.”
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[2026-05-05 04:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: When the Wegovy pill launched in January, telehealth provider LifeMD said its business doubled almost overnight.
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[2026-05-05 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: In 2021, Deutsche Bank sustainability chief Desiree Fixler thought she was going to make millions after she blew the whistle with claims that the bank did not adhere to its goal of integrating ESG (environmental, social and governance) into all investment decisions. Fixler - who worked within the bank's DWS Group asset management arm - became a witness for the SEC, which fined the bank's asset-management arm $19 million in 2023.
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[2026-05-05 03:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Shares of eBay surged 6% in Monday trading after GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen made an unsolicited $56 billion bid to buy the company – and claimed to have a plan to turn the company into “something worth hundreds of billions of dollars.”
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[2026-05-05 03:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Elon Musk pressured OpenAI leaders to cut a deal on the eve of their high-profile court battle – warning cofounder Greg Brockman that he and Sam Altman were about to become the “the most hated men in America,” according to a new court filing.
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[2026-05-05 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Kalshi has a welcome bonus for first-time users who want to sign up for the fast-growing prediction market platform this spring.
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[2026-05-05 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Long live the kings! Godzilla and Kong, the most famous giant monsters in movie history, were all over this season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Apple TV’s small-screen spinoff of the MonsterVerse series of American kaiju epics. The two legendary creatures repeatedly battled Titan X, also called Co-Cai — a massive new sea monster created for the show.
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[2026-05-05 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: As the spring sun begins to trade its gentle warmth for hints of summer heat, the annual “What do I get Mom?” alarm officially sets in.
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[2026-05-05 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Aaron Gifford via The Epoch Times,
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[2026-05-05 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Perovskite solar panels on top of this bus terminal in Osaka. (Sekisui Chemical)
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