Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-25 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: South China Morning Post examines how political and economic factors will shape budget and what Hongkongers can expect from it
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[2026-02-25 10:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Applications are now open for the fourth edition of CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies list, produced in partnership with market research firm Statista.
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[2026-02-25 09:55 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Australia's accountants are warning sluggish productivity levels are threatening the nation's living standards, economic growth and competitiveness.CPA Australia, the peak professional accounting body, says the federal government must take steps now to lift productivity levels instead of kicking the can down the street."Australia is running out of time. If productivity continues to stagnate, living standards will go backwards and the economy will struggle to sustain growth," CPA business and investment lead Gavan Ord said.READ MORE: NAB chief warns living standards
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[2026-02-25 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Tyler Turman via the American Institute for Economic Research,
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[2026-02-25 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: An Uber sign is displayed at the company’s headquarters, in San Francisco, Sept. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
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[2026-02-25 08:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The U.S. stock market rose after getting a reminder that the artificial-intelligence technology boom may also have an upside.
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[2026-02-25 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: There is public concern now regarding the move by a powerful garments manufacturing company to close down one of its factories in Thulhiriya. The company appears to have considered the relocation of the factory to India considering market gains. Still, it has threatened the employment opportunities for 1400 people living in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-25 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The UK GSP Scheme ‘Developing Countries Trading Scheme’ (DCTS) is absolutely beneficial and a opportunity for Sri Lanka, Rajitha Jayasuriya, Chairperson Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association said speaking to Daily News Business on the sidelines of the launch of the 15th Sri Lankan Edition of the CEMS-Global USA Textile Series of Exhibitions yesterday in Colombo.
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[2026-02-25 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Across the world, the sourcing landscape is undergoing profound transformation. Supply chains are being reshaped, expectations around sustainability and compliance are rising and buyers are seeking partners they can trust for the long term.
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[2026-02-25 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC released the 4th Quarter Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year ending December 31, 2025 delivering strong financial performance recording Group Revenue of Rs. 11,944 million, reflecting a 49% increase over the previous year and Group Profit Before Tax of Rs 9,266 million.
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[2026-02-25 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: TWC Capital (PVT) LTD, the corporate financial advisory arm of TWC Holdings, acted as the exclusive buy-side financial adviser to CBL Group on its acquisition of PT Tri Jaya Tangguh Indonesia (TJT), a large-scale coconut processing facility in Indonesia, with an investment exceeding USD 25 million.
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[2026-02-25 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Our subject of Finance Capitalism and Geo Politics is in a struggle to establish structure.
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[2026-02-25 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A long- running dispute between Asia Capital PLC and its Japanese investors has come to a close following a mutually agreed settlement, marking the end of nearly five years of legal battles, restructuring efforts, and complex negotiations that reshaped the company’s trajectory. The settlement follows a recent development in which the Fort Magistrate’s Court discharged a criminal complaint filed by CC Trust Pte.
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[2026-02-25 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: MAS Holdings announced that the company’s strategic decision to cease garment manufacturing operations at its Methliya facility in Thulhiriya is part of a broader effort to re-position the business in response to the prolonged contraction in global apparel demand and evolving market conditions. The company said that all 2,200 Methliya employees were offered jobs and transfers to another MAS plant, locally or in Jordan, and such employees were offered a three month salary incentive for relocation.
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[2026-02-25 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Control Union Sri Lanka has opened its new analytical laboratory, marking a significant milestone as the 28th laboratory within the global Control Union network and the first PCR-based food testing laboratory in the country.
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[2026-02-25 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: NDB Bank recently spearheaded a large-scale environmental clean-up initiative at the Negombo Lagoon, reinforcing its long-term commitment to environmental sustainability through its ongoing ‘Adopt a Lagoon’ programme in partnership with Clean Ocean Force.
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[2026-02-25 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, announced that LB Finance PLC, has adopted Snowflake as the data foundation to accelerate its digital transformation journey.
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[2026-02-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Toyota SURE concept was officially introduced by Toyota Lanka in 2019 and was launched in the Wattala Branch. Today, it has expanded with its second new showroom at Ratmalana, bringing certified Japan Domestic (JDM) Toyota vehicles through a carefully selected, inspected, and fully certified mobility experience. Designed to make quality, reliable, and durable vehicles more accessible, Toyota SURE reinforces Toyota Lanka’s commitment, as the Authorized Toyota Distributor in Sri Lanka, to providing trustworthy vehicle ownership solutions across the island.
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[2026-02-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Swisstek Aluminium opened its new Design Studio at Nawala Road, Narahenpita, Colombo 05, further strengthening its position the leading aluminium solutions provider in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Driven by a commitment to elevate customer lifestyles while making the best in mobility accessible to all, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a strategic partnership with David Pieris Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd., to promote the GWM and BAIC range of vehicles marketed by the latter, via a specially structured leasing proposition for customers.
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[2026-02-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Cinnamon Hotel & Resorts and Walkers Tours have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC SL), bringing two of the country’s established travel brands into closer alignment with the national sporting body.
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[2026-02-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: RDB Bank, a government owned premier development bank has announced the appointment of its new Directors. The newly appointed Board brings together a team of experienced professionals with diverse expertise in finance, development, governance, and management to guide the Bank towards achieving its strategic vision of empowering entrepreneurs and financial inclusion.
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[2026-02-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tasma Group Company donated an ECG Machine and Medical Equipment to the Biyagama Government Hospital at a cost of Rs. ten lakhs on February 21 .
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[2026-02-25 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Zone24x7 concluded 2025 with significant industry recognition, securing seven awards across three leading technology competitions, marking one of the strongest years in the company’s 22-year journey.
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[2026-02-25 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ceylinco Life is funding the construction of two new classroom buildings for under-resourced schools in the Ampara and Galle Districts, extending the reach of the Company’s long-running Classroom Development Programme, which has built 89 classrooms to date.
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[2026-02-25 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Courtyard by Marriott Colombo appoints Suranga Peelikumbura as its new General Manager.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: David Pieris Renewable Energy (Private) Limited (DPRE), marketer of David Pieris Solar and the renewable energy arm of the David Pieris Group, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) to promote the adoption of solar energy solutions among customers in both the domestic and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) sectors seeking HNB loan facilities.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Social media build and engage online communities which is a powerful marketing channel for acquiring, engaging and retaining clients locally or globally. Through effective content strategies, interactive features and strategic management techniques there are opportunities across multiple social media platforms. By developing sustainable content and workflows, an organisation can reach its target audience in just a few clicks.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: It is well-known that trade union leaders in Sri Lanka draw their monthly salaries without working even a single day and they just go to the ATM on the 20th of every month and withdraw their monthly salary without any problem after staying at home and doing their private work and sometimes other jobs?
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s export sector has recorded a robust growth of 13.71 percent at the beginning of 2026 compared to the previous year, signalling a renewed momentum in the country’s foreign trade sector, Export Development Board Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe said.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A spokesperson for Litro Gas Company emphasized that the LP gas shortage reported in certain areas of the island will be completely resolved within the next two days.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tokyo Cement Group (Tokyo Cement) reported a turnover of Rs. 14,523 million compared to Rs. 11,639 million over the same period of the previous year, and a profit after tax of Rs. 332 million compared to Rs. 1,006 million over the same period of the previous year, for the 3rd Quarter ending December 31, 2025.
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[2026-02-25 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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[2026-02-25 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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[2026-02-25 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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[2026-02-25 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: EU Commissioner for Trade Peter Mandelson, left, poses with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as he visits the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Thursday, June 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Yves Logghe, File)
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[2026-02-25 03:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump arrives for an event to proclaim “Angel Family Day” in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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[2026-02-25 03:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: February, often known as the month of love, invites us to reflect on what we truly care about — our relationships, our values and for many professionals, our sense of purpose. Yet for the accountancy profession, this season of reflection reveals a quiet but growing concern: a noticeable loss of passion for the craft.
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[2026-02-25 03:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW procedural rules have been issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to speed up case resolution, streamline processes and provide greater clarity for stakeholders.
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[2026-02-25 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE reason for the demise of the 111-year-old Philtranco bus company, industry sources said, was not the one reported in the papers, which was “irreversible losses” from its operations. The historic bus company, as bluntly put by industry observers, was literally “shot by the sheriff.” Let us make the “sheriff” plural.
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[2026-02-25 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ON Feb. 11, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the merger of Honda Philippines Inc. (HPI), motorcycle manufacturer, and Honda Parts Manufacturing Corp. (HPMC), with HPI as the surviving entity. Following the SEC’s approval, the two companies will operate as a single, unified organization.
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[2026-02-25 02:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In a marathon State of the Union address, President Donald Trump ticked through claimed victories, insisting the U.S. is “winning so much” even as his approval slips, and blasting Democrats as “crazy” for remaining seated rather than standing to applaud.
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[2026-02-25 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A shopper checks out at a cash register in a grocery store in Schaumburg, Ill., Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
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[2026-02-25 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: After Boomers and Gen X dragged The Conference Board Confidence measure down to eight month lows to end 2025, expectations were for a rebound to start 2026.
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[2026-02-25 00:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FedEx is suing the U.S. government, the latest company to request a refund on what it paid for tariffs set by President Donald Trump last year after the Supreme Court ruled that the tariffs are illegal. (AP Production: Marissa Duhaney)
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[2026-02-25 00:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Reddit mascot Snoo rings the New York Stock Exchange opening bell, prior to the company’s IPO, Thursday, March. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)
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[2026-02-25 00:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: UG – United for Good was founded by Oren Revach, a member of the Presidium of the Chambers of Commerce, and one of the leading figures in Israel’s business sector. Alongside decades of influence in retail, consumer markets, and corporate leadership, Revach chose to take on a broader mission: leading a voluntary social initiative – both local and international – designed to impact not only the economy, but also national morale, public discourse, and the mental resilience of Israeli society
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[2026-02-24 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Etihad Airways expects to hire up to 3,000 employees a year to support its growth as it adds 20 aircraft to its fleet annually until 2030 and expands its network with extra routes and an increase in flights.
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[2026-02-24 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A man rides an electric Spiro motorcycle in Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Henry Naminde)
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[2026-02-24 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: In the latest Global Gender Gap Index published by the World Economic Forum, Israel was ranked 104th out of 148 countries in the category of political empowerment. This category examines the extent of women’s representation within government and parliament, and the low ranking reflects a troubling reality: Only 16% of government ministers are women, and only 24% of Knesset members are women.
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