Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-04 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Renowned Swedish Master Chef and celebrated television personality Per Morberg, together with famous Swedish Master Baker Martin, visited Sri Lanka on a special culinary and trade mission aimed at strengthening ties between Sri Lanka and the Nordic region.
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[2026-03-04 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Regional Exporters Networking Forum for the Southern Province, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), was successfully held in Matara on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The primary objectives of the forum were to identify challenges faced by regional exporters and to explore new export opportunities.
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[2026-03-04 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Salaam Ramadan 2026, Sri Lanka’s foremost Muslim cultural festival and a flagship initiative of the Western Provincial Council in collaboration with the Colombo Municipal Council, was ceremonially inaugurated along Green Path, marking the start of a vibrant three-day celebration of faith, culture, and togetherness.
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[2026-03-04 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Seemingly no one is throwing snowballs of interest into Mac Jones’ camp.
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[2026-03-04 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Montreal-born singer Rufus Wainwright is putting his colorful storybook home in LA’s Laurel Canyon back on the market, Gimme Shelter has learned.
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[2026-03-04 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Education lies at the heart of national development. It fuels economic growth, strengthens social unity, and supports good governance by developing a skilled and informed population. A strong education system boosts productivity, reduces poverty, improves health, fosters innovation, and empowers citizens overall. Above all, it produces engaged citizens capable of creative thinking, critical thinking, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.
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[2026-03-04 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC Divi Saviya has long stood as a symbol of compassion and solidarity, stepping forward whenever Sri Lanka and its people face moments of hardship. Today, as the nation struggles to recover from the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, one of the most severe natural disasters in Sri Lanka’s history, Divi Saviya renews its commitment with the launch of ‘Obai Mamai Ape Ratai’ (You, Me, and Our Motherland).
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prince of Wales’ College Moratuwa squad: Seated from left Rajeew Fernando (Asst. Coach), Pemlal Fernando (Head Coach), Mrs. Aruni Jayawardena (POG), Suwahas Fernando (Captain), Major. Damindra Kudaligama (Principal), Oshan De Silva (Vice Captain), Kosala Dharmadasa (Senior MIC), Sameera Fernando (Trainer) Standing Middle row – from left -Shehan Ashen, Thusindu Deemantha, Nethul Anuhas, Pasan Cooray, Rusandu Silva, Gawesha Fernando, Palingu Perera, Suwhas Ranawana, Matheesha Aponso, Standing Back row – from left Dineth Jinendra, Ojas Sankar, Deenodh Ranthul, Nehan Anuhas, Sethika Wijethunga
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, was honoured with the Silver Award at the SAFA Best Presented Annual Report Awards, Integrated Reporting Awards and SAARC Anniversary Awards for Corporate Governance Disclosures 2024, in the Communication and Information Technology category. The awards ceremony took place in Islamabad, Pakistan.
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The recognition, bestowed following rigorous independent evaluation and endorsed by leading professional bodies, was formally celebrated at a ceremony on February 26, in Colombo. Since assuming leadership in October 2018, Blaser has orchestrated a period of sustained growth across the company’s diversified portfolio.
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Atlas, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 learning brand, concluded Atlas ‘SipSavi Naththal Poronduwa’, a national initiative that saw strong public participation in supporting children at risk of dropping out of school due to financial hardship.
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank continues to advance its digital leadership journey with the steady growth of its official presence on YouTube, reflecting a deepening of customer engagement and an expansion of financial education outreach across Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-04 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Women Technopreneurs Forum of SLASSCOM has announced the return of its flagship Women in Tech Conference 2026, taking place on March 26, at the Shangri-La Colombo.
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[2026-03-04 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC has announced the reopening of its refurbished Club HNB Centre on February 20, further strengthening its highest-tier Private Banking proposition. The reopening marks a significant enhancement to the Bank’s exclusive service environment designed for its most valued clientele.
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[2026-03-04 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Bank PLC has achieved a significant milestone under the Seylan ‘Atha Hitha’ loan programme, a government-funded initiative introduced to re-energise Sri Lanka’s micro, small and medium-scale enterprise (MSME) sector in line with the national economic recovery strategy.
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[2026-03-04 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, marks World Hearing Day 2026 by offering free hearing tests throughout March at the Ratmalana Audiology Centre (RAC), reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to hearing care services across Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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[2026-03-04 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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[2026-03-04 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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[2026-03-04 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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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released the key findings of its latest Systemic Risk Survey (SRS) for the first half of 2026, providing insights into market participants’ perceptions of risks and confidence in the country’s financial system.
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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues special instructions to Sri Lankans in view of the prevailing situation in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-04 06:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 4, 2026 06:00 | News
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[2026-03-04 05:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON — Social media platform X announced Tuesday it would suspend creators from its revenue sharing program for 90 days if they post AI-generated videos of armed conflicts without disclosing they were artificially made, the company said.
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[2026-03-04 05:48 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Numerous US polls in the past few months point to voters seeking Donald Trump to focus on issues like the economy and the cost of living. Credit: Leon Wang/AAP
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[2026-03-04 05:34 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
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[2026-03-04 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: March 4, 2026 — 5:30am
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[2026-03-04 05:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A selloff for stocks is slamming into Wall Street after wrapping around the world, as oil prices leap even higher with worries that the widening war with Iran may do more sustained damage to the economy than feared.
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[2026-03-04 05:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Apple is slapping $100 to $400 price hikes on its latest MacBook Air and Pro models as memory costs surge industrywide.
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[2026-03-04 05:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The US stock market plunged, bonds sold off, and energy prices continued to soar on Tuesday, in a sign that markets are increasingly alarmed by the escalating war on Iran after an earlier muted reaction.
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[2026-03-04 05:12 UTC+10:00] [Ticketmaster] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Entertainment giant keeps average of $7.58 of each ticket for events at major concert venues, court hears
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[2026-03-04 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The US will suspend all trade with Spain over Madrid’s decision to deny the US permission to use its joint military bases to attack Iran, President Donald Trump has announced. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has condemned Trump’s “unjustified and dangerous” intervention against Iran. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said that “we’re going to cut off all trade with Spain,” and that he doesn’t “want to have anything to do with” the Mediterranean nation.
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[2026-03-04 05:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Tuesday lashed out at Britain and Spain for not fully backing his attack on Iran, as he threatened to end "all trade" with Spain.
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[2026-03-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A senior Australian executive at a $7.2 billion artificial intelligence start-up has been charged with assault following an alleged violent attack on a guitarist in a heavy metal band at a popular CBD bar.
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[2026-03-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 4, 2026 05:00 | News
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[2026-03-04 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Residents of Syracuse, New York — America’s snowiest city — once barraged a service hotline with street neglect complaints during blizzards, even if plows had passed two hours earlier but the work was hidden by fresh snow.
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[2026-03-04 04:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: President Trump announced the US is going to “cut off all trade with Spain” over Madrid’s lack of support for the attack on Iran.
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[2026-03-04 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: LUXEMBOURG, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a review of the business structure over the past months, which culminated in the resolution approved at the Board of Directors' meeting on 11 February 2026, the Ferrero Group announces a new governance designed to further strengthen its competitive position in the sweet-packaged food sector.
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[2026-03-04 04:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Amazon said drone strikes significantly damaged two of its data centers and a facility in the Middle East amid the conflict in Iran, taking some of the tech giant’s services in the region offline.
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[2026-03-04 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Keon Coleman is getting back up after having the bus planted on him.
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[2026-03-04 03:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AN escalation of the conflict in the Middle East could push Philippine inflation toward 4 percent in the coming months, an analyst said.
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[2026-03-04 03:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE threshold for cash withdrawals that will trigger enhanced due diligence has been raised to P1 million from P500,000, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Tuesday.
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[2026-03-04 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BANKS released more loans to micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in the fourth quarter of 2025, though still below the required minimum amounts, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
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[2026-03-04 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-03-04 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AT the start of the year, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) sent a clear message to the business sector: Tax audits have resumed, but under a refined framework.
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[2026-03-04 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 4, 2026 03:30 | News
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[2026-03-04 03:13 UTC+10:00] [Shipping industry] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Beijing’s foreign ministry urges ‘all parties’ to avoid escalation as spot rate for tankers reaches $424,000 a day
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[2026-03-04 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: IN a competitive industry where many printing companies compete solely on price, entrepreneur Jim Besinio built BesCost on something more sustainable: systems, scale, and execution.
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[2026-03-04 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BANGKOK — A court in Thailand issued arrest warrants for a foreign businessman and his wife accused of investment fraud and money laundering, with one victim allegedly conned out of more than $30 million, police said.
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[2026-03-04 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: KOTA KINABALU — Let’s talk briefly about our emerging neighbor: Vietnam. Few countries in contemporary Southeast Asia embody developmental ambition as vividly as Vietnam. Following its 14th Party Congress, the country has set itself an extraordinarily ambitious target: sustaining annual economic growth of more than 10 percent over the coming years.
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