Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-28 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Beijing will be capable of handling up to 250 shop visits per year
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[2026-04-28 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Beijing will be capable of handling up to 250 shop visits per year
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[2026-04-28 09:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Pop superstar Taylor Swift filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in what a trademark attorney said is an attempt to protect her voice and likeness from deepfake videos and audio created by artificial intelligence.
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[2026-04-28 09:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: California’s controversial billionaire tax could eventually hit more than just the people at the top of the financial food chain — eventually hurting the everyday Californian — according to a powerful Sacramento business group.
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[2026-04-28 09:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: We hear the original “Real Housewives of New York” are plying their trade again, hamming it up for the cameras in Palm Beach, Florida with Ramona Singer trying to steal the spotlight.
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[2026-04-28 09:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Sarah, not her real name, had £20,000 stolen in an investment fraud so sophisticated it was 17 months before she discovered it was a scam.
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[2026-04-28 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: This report is from this week's CNBC's The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what's driving the world's second-largest economy. You can subscribe here.
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[2026-04-28 08:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: WNBA star Paige Bueckers is putting all the questions about her relationship with Azzi Fudd to rest.
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[2026-04-28 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A long-anticipated courtroom battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman kicked off in California Monday — and the legal brawl is poised to spill mounds of inside gossip and dirty laundry from Silicon Valley in the weeks ahead.
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[2026-04-28 08:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Demonstrators participate in a Make Polluters Pay campaign along the Caribbean Sea demanding oil companies pay for the energy transition during a nearby conference aimed at transitioning away from fossil fuels Monday, April 27, 2026, in Santa Marta, Colombia. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
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[2026-04-28 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: One of the biggest storylines entering the NBA playoffs was whether or not Luka Doncic would have any sort of effect this postseason.
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[2026-04-28 07:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Products line the shelves at a supermarket in Tokyo. Some worry that the food-packaging industry will be further affected by the naphtha shortage from May onward. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
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[2026-04-28 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Nishi-Nippon Railroad's Taro Koyama, center right, and Nam Long ADC's Chu Chee Kwang, center left, at the signing of a partnership agreement on April 24. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)
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[2026-04-28 07:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Iran is rapidly running out of space to store its oil as President Trump continues his naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz — which could lead to “irreversible” damage to the regime’s biggest industry and lifeblood of its economy.
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[2026-04-28 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Nippon Shokubai is ramping up production of the electrolyte LiFSI, left, which helps extend the life of EV batteries. (Nippon Shokubai)
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[2026-04-28 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: President Prabowo Subianto refers to Garuda Indonesia as a "national pride," but the flag carrier has been struggling with financial losses and long-standing structural problems. Now it must navigate the repercussions of the Iran war. © Antara
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[2026-04-28 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Despite the ongoing Middle East crisis, business sentiment in South Korea rebounded in April as corporate inventories declined, a central bank survey showed Tuesday.
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[2026-04-28 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Another business in California’s wine country is shuttering operations, one of many closures sweeping through the Napa Valley area as the wine industry faces pressure.
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[2026-04-28 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: As a scholar observing the shifting dynamics of the US-South Korea alliance, I have become increasingly concerned by what appears to be a notable new pattern: The utilization of Washington’s lobbying machinery by corporate leaders seeking to avoid legal accountability in Seoul.
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[2026-04-28 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: This year’s World Immunization Week (April 24-30) carries a simple but powerful message: “For every generation, vaccines work.” It is a timely reminder for Korea, a country whose public health success was shaped by vaccination. Although Korea is now seen as an advanced economy with strong health institutions, this confidence was built over decades of sustained investment in prevention, public trust and collective action.
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[2026-04-28 06:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: China has said it is blocking tech giant Meta from an acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus, tightening scrutiny of investment in domestic startups developing frontier technologies from the United States.
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[2026-04-28 06:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: An ideal acquisition should balance corporate value and shareholder interests, Japan's economy ministry will argue. (Nikkei illustration)
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[2026-04-28 06:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: London’s battered luxury housing market is emerging as a cautionary tale for New York, as far-left Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushes a pied-à-terre tax that critics warn could trigger a similar exodus of wealthy homeowners.
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[2026-04-28 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally slowed after uncertainty rose over the weekend about what will happen next in the Iran war.
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[2026-04-28 06:11 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has identified a series of targeted policy measures to revive growth after exports fell by 8% in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting both global headwinds and rising domestic costs.
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[2026-04-28 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The USD 2.5 million cyber breach at Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance exemplifies weak behaviours and cyber defenses, but it also manifests deeper systemic challenges. It shows a lack of infrastructure, governance, and protective measures where operational and institutional processes have not been developed and evolved to adapt to today’s sophisticated and advanced cyber threats.This is particularly relevant to Sri Lanka’s many initiatives which fall within e-governance, digital payments, and interconnected systems in services to citizens.
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[2026-04-28 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers speaks to reporters during the team’s WNBA basketball media day Monday, April 27, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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[2026-04-28 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan Information Communication Technology (ICT) companies participated in Japan IT Week Spring 2026, held from April 6th to 10th at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan in collaboration with the The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan,
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[2026-04-28 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: In Japan, the prices of new drugs are 61% lower than the U.S. at the time of launch. (Source photos by Nikkei)
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[2026-04-28 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Government assures the public that none of the funds of the approved 2026 supplementary budget of Rs. 500 billion and the other donors’ fund of Rs. 9,583 million allocated towards rebuilding Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah will be misused or transferred to any other accounts except for post-disaster restoration work, Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr.
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[2026-04-28 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) has introduced the Sound Box as part of its continued focus on digital payment solutions in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-28 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) announced the launch of its Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB)-endorsed Certificate of Ethical Trading (CET) at its 40th Anniversary special celebration and Annual General Meeting, marking a momentous step in strengthening the credibility of Sri Lankan exporters in global markets amid growing consciousness for ethical sourcing.
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[2026-04-28 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka–Korea Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently hosted an awareness session titled ‘Doing Business with South Korea’, bringing together key stakeholders to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea.
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[2026-04-28 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, announced that Suresh Sethi has been appointed Group Country Manager for India and South Asia. In this role, Suresh will lead Visa’s strategy and operations across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the Maldives and Bhutan.
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[2026-04-28 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Samsung Sri Lanka has introduced the latest additions to its popular Galaxy A series in Sri Lanka with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G and Samsung Galaxy A37 5G.
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[2026-04-28 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s cooperative and technology sectors was marked on April 23, at Monarch Imperial, with the signing of a strategic partnership between Sell-X and TecCoop.
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[2026-04-28 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: GRI steps into a new financial year, with the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Tharindu Atapattu and Chief Financial Officer, Chathuranga Abeyratne, to the Board of Directors of GRI Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-28 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Aloka was the strategic partner of ‘She Moves the World’, an exclusive event organised by Great Place to Work, in celebration of International Women’s Day 2026.
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[2026-04-28 05:32 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB), in partnership with Lanka Rating Agency (LRA) as its technical partner, announced the soft launch of the AI-powered Digital Dynamic Credit Ratings (DDCR) model, a transformative initiative set to reshape how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will be benefited when evaluated for credit worthiness and access to capital.
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[2026-04-28 05:32 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank presented its 2025 Annual Report to the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr P. Nandalal Weerasinghe.
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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Kalshi, the fast-growing prediction market, is offering new users a welcome bonus when they sign up this spring.
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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pan Asia Bank announces a strategic bancassurance partnership with Softlogic Life Insurance PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading health insurance provider, to offer an exclusive International Health Insurance solution tailored for its Privilege Banking segment.
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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As the global automotive industry advances toward electrification, the need for specialized technical expertise and trusted aftersales support has become progressively critical.
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[2026-04-28 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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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: According to the latest financial reports released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), there has been a significant increase in the amount of money circulating in the country’s economy. The data reports confirm that the total amount of money in circulation has crossed the 1.5 trillion rupee mark in 2025 compared to 2024.
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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As of March 2026, Sri Lanka’s vehicle registration is heavily focused on electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with EV registrations surging by 165.1% in March.
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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Bourse remained largely stagnant throughout the trading session. The ASPI recorded a marginal gain of 45 points to close at 22,612, reflecting subdued movement during the day, while the S&P SL20 edged up by 10 points to settle at 6,215.
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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Browns Beach Hotels PLC (BBH) ended trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange yesterday ( 27) with suspension effective from today . The voluntary delisting follows sustained losses since 2019, a negative net asset position, and failure to meet CSE listing rules, including minimum public holding. Minority shareholders are offered a voluntary exit price of LKR 30.00 per share.
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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In 2026, the global financial system is witnessing a shift that could alter the functioning of world trade.
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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In view of the ongoing unrest in the Middle East region, particularly since February 28, 2026, and the associated global economic trends, the Government initially took steps to maintain limited office services to minimise the pressure on national fuel stocks due to fuel supply constraints and overall energy management needs that currently affect Sri Lanka.
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