Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-31 11:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MATANZAS, Cuba — Cubans on Monday cautiously welcomed the imminent arrival of a Russian oil shipment, with some warning it would do little to ease an energy crisis after US President Donald Trump granted a reprieve from his oil blockade.
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[2026-03-31 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Vocational Training Council] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘IP is not just a character. It is a whole ecosystem, from content to merchandising, events and tourism,’ industry veteran says
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[2026-03-31 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: New York state Democratic lawmakers are pushing to raise the corporate tax rate on businesses to help bail out Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who is facing a projected $5.4 billion deficit in the city budget, sources told The Post.
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[2026-03-31 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The “mess” at US airports now isn’t just about the standoff in Congress, explains Judge Glock at The Free Press: “The bigger problem is the government is simply not good at running air travel.” Fact is, “letting the private sector manage passenger security, air traffic control, and airports” is “the norm in much of the world.” Over 80% of commercial airports in Europe use private screening”; 20 US airports do, too, and Canada “contracts out the actual work.” Canada and
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[2026-03-31 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Mixue Group] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Luckin, Lucky Cup, Cotti and Nowwa are expanding quickly overseas, but analysts warn success depends on consumer experience and quality
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[2026-03-31 10:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Companies that rely on young staff have been fighting to keep paying 18 to 20-year-olds less money. (ABC News: Simon Tucci)
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[2026-03-31 10:03 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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[2026-03-31 09:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Imagine serving your country, raising a beautiful family and beating cancer — only to die at the hands of a violent beast who had no business being in the United States in the first place.
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[2026-03-31 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Surcharges on credit and debit card payments will be banned from October, the Reserve Bank has confirmed.
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[2026-03-31 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From trade with China to the Middle East conflict and resulting energy shock, Brussels’ agenda has been repeatedly knocked off course
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[2026-03-31 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Renewable Energy
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[2026-03-31 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The (sigh) Twisted Childhood Universe marches on with Bambi: The Reckoning (now streaming on Peacock), another LOOK MA, I’M SUBVERSIVE! riff on kiddie-content faves that recently hit the public domain. Now, there’s something to be said for jabbing Disney in the tender parts of the bum, since that unholy conglomerate spearheaded the exploitation of available intellectual property nearly a century ago.
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[2026-03-31 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Wall Street was mixed overnight as Australian consumers await two big decisions.
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[2026-03-31 07:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: San Francisco Giants’ Luis Matos connects for a run-scoring double against the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 6, 2026, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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[2026-03-31 07:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: JetBlue is hiking its baggage fees to counter higher fuel costs sparked by the Iran war – potentially a taste of things to come from major US airlines as the cost of oil soars above $100 a barrel.
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[2026-03-31 07:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: U.S. stocks fell again as oil prices keep climbing because of uncertainty about when the war with Iran could end.
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[2026-03-31 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that policymakers should look past rising energy prices sparked by the war on Iran, adding that there is no need to hike interest rates now.
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[2026-03-31 07:13 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube being investigated as eSafety releases update on compliance with social media ban. Follow today’s news live
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[2026-03-31 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Micron shares plummeted 10% on Monday, continuing the memory maker's significant post-earnings sell-off.
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[2026-03-31 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the United States has done “nothing punitive” against the Cuban government, saying the current humanitarian situation on the island preceded recent actions by the administration of US President Donald Trump in the Caribbean.
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[2026-03-31 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The government has formulated a comprehensive programme to stabilize the domestic economy in the face of global challenges, and steps have also been taken to provide services without interruption during the festive season, said Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha Fernando.
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[2026-03-31 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Australian High Commissioner Matthew Duckworth made a significant visit to Sri Lanka’s largest lentil and pulse processing plant located in Colombo, Kelaniya last week.
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[2026-03-31 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Following the recognition in August 2025 as the first Sri Lankan to receive the prestigious Certification in Investment Migration, Sarrah Sammoon has now been appointed as the Field Officer for Sri Lanka by the Switzerland-based Investment Migration Council (IMC)—the global body that sets standards for the investment migration industry.
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[2026-03-31 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Labour market conditions showed improvement, with the unemployment rate declining to 3.8 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 4.2 per cent in the previous quarter. The labour force participation rate also rose to 48.8 per cent from 47.7 per cent, reflecting increased economic activity according to the latest weekly economic indicators issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
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[2026-03-31 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Packaging Centre (NPC) of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently conducted an awareness workshop on “Packaging strategies for Spices” for exporters and potential exporters, with the aim of enhancing their knowledge on packaging solutions that meet both local and international market standards. Over 65 exporters and potential exporters participated in the workshop held on March 19, 2026 at EDB.
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[2026-03-31 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has long placed its hopes on exports to drive economic growth. From tea and apparel to spices and rubber products, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are at the heart of this effort. Yet, many of these firms struggle to compete consistently in global markets.
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[2026-03-31 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has further strengthened its digital payments leadership by becoming the first bank in Sri Lanka to enable 3D Secure (3DS) authentication for e-commerce transactions on the LankaPay/JCB National Card Scheme, significantly strengthening the security and global usability of the card.
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[2026-03-31 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Pan Asia Bank rolled out a series of impactful initiatives focused on empowering women through financial literacy, reaching more than 1,000 women across Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-31 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Industry leaders, technologists and policymakers came together this week at The AI Impact Forum to explore how artificial intelligence is moving beyond hype into real-world application and what that means for countries like Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-31 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lasitha Ranjana Chanista Pathberiya popularly known as Lasitha Pathberiya has been appointed as the Director of the Economics Research Department at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) with effect from March 2026.
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[2026-03-31 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A delegation of thirty professionals from the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently completed a specialized residential training programme on International Trade Facilitation at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in New Delhi.
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[2026-03-31 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kia Motors Lanka has ignited a new frontier in Sri Lanka’s automotive landscape with the arrival of the all-new Kia Tasman – a vehicle that does not merely enter the pickup segment, but seeks to transform it.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC has entered a strategic partnership with David Pieris Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd to expand access to GWM vehicle ownership in Sri Lanka through attractive leasing solutions, effective from February 23.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sampath Bank ushers in the spirit of Avurudu with the return of its much-anticipated SampathCards seasonal campaign, bringing together exceptional savings and memorable experiences for cardholders across the island.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has been named Sri Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, securing the #1 overall domestic ranking among local banks.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: At the 36th Anniversary Convention of the Association of Professional Bankers, Sri Lanka (APB), DFCC Bank emerged as a central presence, contributing to the industry conversation through leadership participation, professional stewardship and institutional support.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, the Women in Leadership Employee Resource Group of Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited organised an insightful panel discussion themed ‘Give to Gain’.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sun Siyam Pasikudah, the boutique luxury resort that earned the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award in 2025 and was named the Best Global Hotel Design winner at the Homes & Gardens Design Awards 2025, celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, with a full programme of experiences designed to make every woman feel genuinely seen and celebrated.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sands Active Private Limited, a conglomerate of Melwa, took part in the 15th edition of the Medicare International Healthcare Exhibition 2026 held at the BMICH in Colombo, where the company showcased a range of its pharmaceutical products to visitors from across the country.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A discussion to review the progress of the “Prajashakthi” National Programme, implemented by the present Government with the aim of empowering communities and ensuring the equitable distribution of economic benefits within society, was held this afternoon (30) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Upali Pannilage.
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[2026-03-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Diva, a most trusted brand in laundry care has revitalised its Diva Fresh detergent powder range with Triple Action Technology, reaffirming its commitment to helping Sri Lankan families manage everyday laundry challenges with greater ease and confidence.
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[2026-03-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Mayor, Vraie Cally Balthazaar, who visited Australia under the Special Visits Programme of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia, delivered a speech on Women in Leadership to a group of Ambassadors and High Commissioners and several members of the Sri Lankan community, at a lunch at the Sri Lanka High Commission (SLHC) in Canberra recently.
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[2026-03-31 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Australian petrol prices tend to follow predictable cycles, but they've all gone out the window in recent weeks.
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[2026-03-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Special Crime Investigation Unit (SCIU) of the Kandy Police has initiated an investigation into a financial fraud of about Rs. 7 million that occurred at the Municipal car park belonging to the Kandy Municipal Council, following a complaint filed by Municipal Commissioner Indika Abeysinghe.
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[2026-03-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-03-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-03-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-03-31 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Kalshi, the sports prediction market, has been raising the bar all March Madness and that continues into the next round this weekend.
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[2026-03-31 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Economic Trends and Indicators
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[2026-03-31 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Vermont’s effort to make fossil fuel companies pay for damage caused by climate change was tested Monday in a federal courtroom, where the state argued that two lawsuits challenging its groundbreaking 2024 law should be thrown out.
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