Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-21 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Apple's stock price has increased twentyfold since Tim Cook took over in 2011. Source: Getty / Bloomberg
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[2026-04-21 09:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Outstanding credit card loans have risen for three consecutive months to reach an all-time high in March amid the economic slowdown and high inflation, data showed Tuesday.
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[2026-04-21 09:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: London, United Kingdom – Israel, Russia and the United States are leading the destruction of global human rights, Amnesty International has said, describing the three countries’ leaders as “voracious predators” intent upon economic and political domination.
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[2026-04-21 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese-made EVs accounted for 16 per cent of the EU market in the year’s first two months, up from 12.2 per cent in 2025, CPCA data shows
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[2026-04-21 09:30 UTC+10:00] [EU EV sales] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese-made EVs accounted for 16 per cent of the EU market in the year’s first two months, up from 12.2 per cent in 2025, CPCA data shows
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[2026-04-21 09:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This photo provided by the U.S. Department of Justice shows Iranian citizen Reza Dindar at King County International Airport, in Seattle, Thursday, April 16, 2026, after being extradited from Panama to face charges that he conspired to violate U.S. trade sanctions against Iran. (U.S. Department of Justice via AP)
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[2026-04-21 09:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that South Korea and the United States have finalized a cooperation framework on critical minerals, expressing expectations that it will help address non-market policies and unfair trade practices, according to his department.
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[2026-04-21 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A technician walks among solar panels that provide electrical power to the Grand Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta. © Reuters
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[2026-04-21 09:01 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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[2026-04-21 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: World has ‘firmly entered’ the clean growth era, with renewables overtaking coal as a power source for the first time last year, report finds
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[2026-04-21 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: World has ‘firmly entered’ the clean growth era, with renewables overtaking coal as a power source for the first time last year, report finds
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[2026-04-21 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Apple on Monday named insider John Ternus as its next CEO, tasking the longtime hardware chief with steering the company after Tim Cook, as the iPhone maker gears up for an industry shift spurred by artificial intelligence.
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[2026-04-21 08:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Companies scramble on Monday to recover illegally collected tariffs from US government as thousands desperately rush to file claims
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[2026-04-21 08:11 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Companies scramble on Monday to recover illegally collected tariffs from US government as thousands desperately rush to file claims
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[2026-04-21 07:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity.
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[2026-04-21 07:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Snoop Dogg has added yet another business venture to his growing portfolio: an ice cream shop that just opened in Venice Beach, just in time for 4/20.
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[2026-04-21 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Apple chief executive Tim Cook will step down to be replaced by John Ternus, the company said in a statement.
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[2026-04-21 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity.
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[2026-04-21 07:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Business, Economics and Finance
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[2026-04-21 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse blog,
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[2026-04-21 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Apple on Monday named insider John Ternus as its next CEO, tasking the long-time hardware chief to steer the company after Tim Cook as the iPhone maker gears up for an industry change spurred by artificial intelligence.
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[2026-04-21 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: An onshore aquaculture facility in South Korea. (MegaPlan)
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[2026-04-21 06:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s pick to lead the Fed, is expected to face a heated grilling over his commitment to independence and whether he plans to slash interest rates during Tuesday’s Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing.
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[2026-04-21 06:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Lakers continue to make changes to their business operations under Mark Walter.
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[2026-04-21 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Jeff Bezos’ space tech company Blue Origin placed a customer’s satellite in the wrong orbit on Sunday, sending that firm’s stock tumbling Monday.
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[2026-04-21 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Oil prices climbed following the latest rise of U.S.-Iran tensions, but the moves were more modest than they were earlier in the war.
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[2026-04-21 06:16 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-04-21 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions is reportedly going independent when its current deal with Netflix expires later this year.
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[2026-04-21 05:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: When you’re ready come and get it — but better act fast.
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[2026-04-21 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is restructuring its SME sector by consolidating agencies into a new Industrial Transformation and Innovation Authority (ITIA) to foster a cohesive, export-oriented ecosystem, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development told the American Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (AmCham) CEO Forum 2026 held in Colombo recently.
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[2026-04-21 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL’s) ‘Annual Economic Review 2025’ report highlights that despite rising global uncertainties stemming from trade and geopolitical developments, as well as the adverse weather conditions and natural disasters experienced towards the latter part of 2025, domestic economic activity demonstrated resilience.
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[2026-04-21 05:49 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The administration aims to double the economy to $200 billion and increase per capita income to $10,000 within a decade by strengthening the production economy and implementing fiscal reforms, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Treasury told a CEO Forum held in Colombo recently.
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[2026-04-21 05:48 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The United States is committed to expanding trade, opening markets for American exports, and championing private sector-led growth, when countries create transparent systems, strengthen rule of law, and create predictable regulatory environments, American businesses respond with investment, innovation, and long-term partnership, Charge D’Affaires Jayne Howell, US Embassy in Sri Lanka told a CEO Forum held in Sri Lanka recently.
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[2026-04-21 05:47 UTC+10:00] [Life] [Factuality: 90]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Myfanwy didn't realise that the decision to have a second child would result in having four children. Source: Supplied
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[2026-04-21 05:47 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) statistics revealed that the number of foreign tourists who have visited the country so far this year has exceeded eight hundred thousand.
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[2026-04-21 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G24) has urged wealthier nations and multilateral development institutions to step up support for developing countries struggling with the economic fallout of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, while stressing that domestic resource mobilisation remains critical for long-term resilience.
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[2026-04-21 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Department of Census and Statistics revealed that the usage of laptops by household group in this country has increased to 19.7 percent.
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[2026-04-21 05:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Jersey Mike’s, the sandwich giant that started as a modest deli on the Jersey Shore and has grown into a national powerhouse, is preparing to float its shares on Wall Street.
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[2026-04-21 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: There are moments in international affairs when the conduct of smaller states acquires significance beyond their military and economic power. The efforts now under way to widen the present ceasefire understandings into a more lasting Middle East settlement deserve Sri Lanka’s strongest possible support. Pakistan’s role in helping to open channels between the United States and Iran has created an important diplomatic opportunity.
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[2026-04-21 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The People’s Bank achieved its highest-ever profit in 2025, while the Bank of Ceylon recorded its strongest financial performance in its 87-year history in the same year. The National Savings Bank also registered a record pre-tax profit of Rs. 59 billion.
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[2026-04-21 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Singer Sri Lanka PLC (SINS) has announced a strategic collaboration with Kapruka Holdings PLC (KPHL) to offer its comprehensive range of consumer electronics and homeware through the Kapruka Partner Central platform.
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[2026-04-21 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank has once again reaffirmed its position as a cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s financial landscape, delivering an exceptional performance at the Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026.
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[2026-04-21 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Union Bank has announced the appointment of Shaheeda Barrie as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the Board of Directors.
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[2026-04-21 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank PLC convened its 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) at its Head Office, marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s seven-decade journey.
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[2026-04-21 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Reaffirming its commitment to offering superior network experience, SLT-MOBITEL Mobile has been crowned as Sri Lanka’s #1 Best Mobile Network by Ookla, the global leader in internet performance testing and analytics, at the recently concluded Mobile World Congress 2025.
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[2026-04-21 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sampath Bank Private Banking hosted an elegant Iftar gathering at Cinnamon Life Colombo, welcoming valued clients for an evening that reflected the warmth, generosity and cherished traditions of Ramadan.
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[2026-04-21 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL) has entered into a strategic partnership with BIMT Campus to provide its members with exclusive access and special benefits for the upcoming Japan Executive Immersion (JEI) Programme. The collaboration was announced during a press conference held on
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[2026-04-21 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Leading Sri Lankan companies gained significant exposure at the recent CIFE Expo held in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China, highlighting the country’s vibrant export potential.
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[2026-04-21 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced that it has entered into a long-term Technology Services Master Agreement with Bancstac, to deploy a secure, compliant, scalable and fully bank-controlled payment processing infrastructure, reinforcing the Bank’s leadership in digital financial services.
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[2026-04-21 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s plantation economy is standing on a fragile foundation—its soils. While the country continues to export globally respected tea, rubber, and coconut products, a silent crisis is unfolding beneath our feet. Decades of over-reliance on chemical inputs, declining organic matter, and poor soil management have reduced soil organic carbon levels in many estates to critically low levels.
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