Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-27 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Iran is loading almost three times the amount of oil it normally does onto tankers in the Persian Gulf in a sign it is anticipating a US attack that could prevent its oil from hitting the market.
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[2026-02-27 08:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) throws before the start of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 21, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
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[2026-02-27 08:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The family of United Nations special rapporteur on the Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, is suing the Trump administration over sanctions it imposed on her for criticism of Israel and companies involved in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
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[2026-02-27 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Diana Fox Carney board a government plane in Ottawa, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)
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[2026-02-27 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The worst day for Nvidia’s stock since last spring dragged the U.S. market lower, even though most stocks rose.
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[2026-02-27 08:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In one of Vermont’s largest towns, most of the requests officials get for public records aren’t coming from local residents. Instead, said Renae Marshall, Colchester’s deputy town manager, they’re coming from people — and companies — around the country.
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[2026-02-27 07:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The Australian share market is likely to edge higher at open after a mixed session on Wall Street.
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[2026-02-27 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Representatives approve the EU–Mercosur agreement through electronic voting at Congress in Montevideo, Uruguay, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)
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[2026-02-27 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s top spokesman has reiterated that the military wants to use Anthropic’s artificial intelligence technology in legal ways and will not let the company dictate any limits ahead of a Friday deadline to agree to its demands.
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[2026-02-27 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Land values in Colombo District continued their upward trajectory in the second half of 2025, with the Land Valuation Indicator (LVI) recording a 10.6% year-on-year increase, according to the statistics of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
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[2026-02-27 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Efficient, transparent digital economy envisaged Starlink, ‘e-BMD’ projects running smoothly
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[2026-02-27 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Captain of AIDAdiva Master Michael Schmid exchanging a token with HIPG Chief Operations Officer Tommy Yang to mark the liner’s maiden call the AIDAdiva berthed at HIP.
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[2026-02-27 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB Group delivered strong performance in 2025, with Group Profit After Tax (PAT) reaching Rs 49.8 Bn, reflecting the continued progress. The Bank’s PAT stood at Rs 45.4 Bn, supported by robust balance sheet expansion and sustained improvements in asset quality.
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[2026-02-27 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A 19-member delegation of Sri Lankan small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Giftware and Lifestyle Products Sector gained international exposure and initiated new business linkages during a study tour to the 61st IHGF Delhi Fair Spring held from February 14 -18 in Delhi.
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[2026-02-27 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank has announced the strongest financial performance in its history for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting an all-time high standalone Profit After Tax (PAT) of LKR 40.2 billion.
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[2026-02-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SLT-MOBITEL has partnered with MegaPay (Pay&Go), further enhancing its nationwide value proposition to empower Sri Lankans to connect to the digital world through the eSIM onboarding service.
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[2026-02-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A delegation, representing the Montana State Partnership Programme, engaged with Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe today to explore substantial investment opportunities within Sri Lanka’s graphite sector. The delegation featured SPP Director, Lieutenant Colonel Chris Cory, alongside Founder of Mooney Group LLC – a leading U.S. mining firm specialising in critical minerals. James Mooney, accompanied by Mary Mooney (MD, Mooney Group) and Chris Dorrington (Montana DOT), conveyed a strong interest in investing in Sri Lanka’s graphite industry and leveraging their expertise to connect
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[2026-02-27 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Abans PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier retailer of home appliances and electronics, has announced its title sponsorship for the 76th edition of the historic “Battle of the Golds” cricket encounter. The announcement was made at a press conference held recently, solidifying a partnership between the corporate giant and two of Moratuwa’s most esteemed educational institutions: St.
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[2026-02-27 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ring in the Lunar New Year in style as City of Dreams Sri Lanka unveils a bold and immersive celebration to welcome a year of prosperity, fortune and new beginnings.
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[2026-02-27 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A delegation, representing the Montana State Partnership Programme, engaged with Sri Lankan Ambassador to the US Mahinda Samarasinghe recently to explore substantial investment opportunities within Sri Lanka’s graphite sector.
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[2026-02-27 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India’s growth as the third largest economy in the world has been possible not just because of the country’s leadership, but also due to the hard work of its people, and this would enable the collective growth of the Asian continent, Senthil Thondaiman, leader of Ceylon Workers’ Congress, has said.
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[2026-02-27 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva Ambassador Sumith Dassanayake highlighted Sri Lanka’s continued journey towards economic, social and political transformation, speaking under the high-level segment of the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday (25).
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[2026-02-27 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), in partnership with ACCA Sri Lanka, formally marked a milestone in the country’s corporate governance landscape with the inaugural SLID–ACCA National Corporate Director Awards Ceremony, held on January 28, at the Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand Colombo.
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[2026-02-27 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Swedish Trading Company (Private) Limited (STC), one of Sri Lanka’s most established industrial engineering solutions providers, hosted STC TechSphere 2026 on February 3, at the Shangri-La Colombo, bringing together industry leaders, engineers, business owners and international principals for an evening of technical knowledge-sharing and industry dialogue.
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[2026-02-27 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Foundation For A Good Life (Guarantee) Limited (TFGL), in partnership with Good Life X (GLX), recently launched the ‘Hyacinthesis’ Accelerator — an eight-month, market-driven programme designed to transform Sri Lanka’s growing water hyacinth problem into a source of sustainable livelihoods and circular innovation.
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[2026-02-27 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Samsung Sri Lanka is set to welcome the ‘Avurudu’ season with the launch of its latest consumer electronics campaign, ‘Wowurudu’, that commenced from February 15.
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[2026-02-27 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB Assurance PLC reported an outstanding financial performance for the year ended December 31, delivering a 42% year-on-year growth in Life Insurance Gross Written Premium (GWP), this along with the growth rate in Renewals are the highest in the industry.
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[2026-02-27 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bank of Ceylon (BOC) concluded the financial year ended 31st December 2025 with a landmark performance, achieving a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 76.0 billion, 18% increase over the previous year, while Profit Before Tax (PBT) reached Rs. 120.8 billion. Beyond financial growth, this year marked a pivotal shift towards sustainable and inclusive banking, with strategic initiatives in green finance, social development, and digital innovation driving both economic and environmental impact.
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[2026-02-27 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Amana Takaful Life PLC provides the best investment options for life insurance policyholders and has delivered an exceptional performance across its unit-linked fund portfolio in 2025, generating strong returns for policyholders through disciplined, strategic, and well-structured fund management.
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[2026-02-27 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Lands Residencies PLC has secured the Otters Club Car Park property in Colombo 7 through a recently concluded agreement with the Urban Development Authority (UDA), marking one of the most significant residential land acquisitions in the district in recent years.
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[2026-02-27 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tea exports recorded a strong start to 2026, with volumes and values posting year-on-year gains in January, according to the latest industry data.
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[2026-02-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Knuckles Spring Water bottled and marketed by CPC Lanka, a fully owned subsidiary of Cargills (Ceylon) PLC, has recently introduced Sri Lanka’s first tethered bottle cap to the market.
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[2026-02-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), a part of Omdia, has released a technical validation report confirming that the Huawei DCS Full-Stack Data Centre Solution (Huawei DCS solution) fulfills the data centre demands of the AI era.
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[2026-02-27 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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[2026-02-27 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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[2026-02-27 06:01 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The owners of a Brisbane bayside shopping centre who benefited from a council decision to cancel a rival project are now selling the “blue chip” site.
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[2026-02-27 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: World Economic Forum (WEF) chief Borge Brende has stepped down from his post over his ties to late disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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[2026-02-27 05:57 UTC+10:00] [Life] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Glenn McNamara left his decades-long corporate career to run a gay sauna. Source: Supplied / Laura Brierley Newton
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[2026-02-27 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The government made significant changes to the 5% Deposit Scheme on October 1. (ABC News: Keana Naughton)
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[2026-02-27 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Nassim Khadem is an award-winning multimedia journalist. She reports on business news across online, radio and TV for ABC News. Her recent reporting has also focused on international affairs, including Iran's protest movement. Nassim began working as a journalist with The Age in 2003, including as that newspaper's economics correspondent.
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[2026-02-27 05:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: After yesterday's mediocre 5Y auction, we had just one coupon sale left: 7Y paper at 1pm today. And with today's wholesale post-Nvidia, risk-off move it was expected to be an easy sale, which is more or less what it was.
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[2026-02-27 05:27 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Nvidia’s latest blowout profit report is getting waved off by Wall Street on Thursday, and it’s dragging the US market down even though most stocks are rising.
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[2026-02-27 05:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India and Israel will collaborate more closely on defence technology while pursuing a free trade agreement, as he wrapped up a controversial two-day visit.
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[2026-02-27 05:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, visiting lecturer at the Institute of Social Sciences of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
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[2026-02-27 05:01 UTC+10:00] [Business / Workplace] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A side hustle that brings in an extra $10,000 a year is helping to keep a roof over the head of Sydney’s Angie Shen.
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[2026-02-27 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-02-27 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: February 27, 2026 — 5:00am
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[2026-02-27 04:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Chelsea won the first edition of the revamped Fifa Club World Cup last July, but have also beaten their rivals to the title of biggest financial losers
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[2026-02-27 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Spanning some 150 million hectares, the forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are among the most coveted in the world, sought by logging companies and controversial carbon-offset developers alike.
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[2026-02-27 04:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Dario Amodei, CEO and co-founder of Anthropic, attends the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File)
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