Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-20 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tehran temporarily and partially closed the strategic waterway during a military drill, prompting speculation over an extended blockade
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[2026-02-20 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Accounting for a significant share of world trade, Europe and Asia are far more decisive players in the fast-changing globalised economy
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[2026-02-20 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Message from Communist Party of China’s Central Committee lauds Workers’ Party for helping to develop North Korean economy, improving lives
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[2026-02-20 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Local tourism sector reports modest gains this year despite nearly 13 per cent drop in mainland Chinese arrivals from pre-pandemic levels
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[2026-02-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The speed, efficiency and affordability of treatment in China is attracting foreign patients, but some bottlenecks need to be cleared
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[2026-02-20 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The carmaker is pressing ahead despite tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, betting on demand for high-spec models
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[2026-02-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Zimbabwe’s largest agricultural export and a primary foreign currency earner, tobacco dominates its trade with Beijing
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[2026-02-20 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trapped by financial woes after marrying local men in Lombok, many Malaysian women struggle to return home
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[2026-02-20 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tech heavyweights Alibaba, Baidu and Kuaishou drop as trading commences in the Year of the Horse
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[2026-02-20 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investors are like crocodiles waiting to strike, Jupiter says, as bullion eyes new highs amid continuing geopolitical and policy tension
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[2026-02-20 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A US general said Jakarta will take a deputy commander role in the international stabilisation force in Gaza
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[2026-02-20 10:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Coronavirus pandemic: All storiesAn outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus was first reported in Wuhan, China. It has since spread across the world and the World Health Organisation has declared a global pandemic. Seeking to distinguish the virus from the disease it causes, the virus has been named SARS-CoV-2 and the disease Covid-19.SHOW FULL PROFILE
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[2026-02-20 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: To protect the city’s long-term financial health, investment banks must ensure that only quality applicants become publicly listed
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[2026-02-20 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the economic pie grows, money-making companies can afford to do more so employees who are struggling get their fair share of return
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[2026-02-20 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe stated that the existing Tourism Act will be amended or a new Tourism Act will be presented urgently to cater to the present day needs of the tourism sector.
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[2026-02-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Women representatives of the Opposition political parties have agreed to jointly celebrate International Women’s Day, which falls on March 08, 2026, by drawing attention to the various social, economic and political issues facing women and girls in our country.
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[2026-02-19 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Locals left city in droves from February 13 to 18, with residents making 2.5 million journeys out, compared with 1 million tourist arrivals
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[2026-02-19 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Higher lithium prices and the end of incentives are reshaping China’s EV market, with hybrids emerging as a more practical option for many
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[2026-02-19 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is suspected of sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as the UK’s trade envoy
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[2026-02-19 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor is seen as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative
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[2026-02-19 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Envoy makes the pledge as Beijing prepares to roll out tax-free access to the Chinese market for goods from 53 African nations
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[2026-02-19 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Popular spots across city continue to draw large festive crowds, even as data shows nearly 16 per cent rise in net outflow during holiday period
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[2026-02-19 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: "Saya berada di sini untuk menyelesaikan sebuah perjanjian perdagangan besar antara kedua negara kita. Kami telah bernegosiasi dengan sangat intens selama beberapa bulan terakhir dan saya rasa kita telah mencapai kesepakatan yang solid dalam banyak isu," kata Presiden Prabowo Subianto saat memberi sambutan di Gala Iftar Business Summit di US Chamber of Commerce, Washington DC, Amerika Serikat, Rabu (18/02) waktu setempat.
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[2026-02-19 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘I’m a fan of Hong Kong’s car culture, so I wanted to see how local owners modify their vehicles and chat with them about cars,’ one visitor says
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[2026-02-19 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Record gold prices have lifted sentiment across raw materials, but analysts expect differentiated returns as producers ratchet up output
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[2026-02-19 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tselmuun Nyamtaishir, president and CEO of Mongolyn Alt, said the home is intended as a retirement residence for family use
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[2026-02-19 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Safety concerns in Southeast Asia and China’s visa-free travel policy among factors fuelling boom in golf tourism
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[2026-02-19 06:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say rolling back regulations pushes US further towards petrol cars, discourages EV innovation, and gives China competitive edge
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[2026-02-19 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-19 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Według informacji dziennika „Financial Times” Christine Lagarde, prezeska Europejskiego Banku Centralnego z siedzibą we Frankfurcie nad Menem, prawdopodobnie przedwcześnie ustąpi ze stanowiska, czyli przed końcem ośmioletniej kadencji, która upływa w październiku 2027 r. Dziennik powołuje się na źródła zaznajomione z planami Lagarde.
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[2026-02-19 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manufacturing has been hobbled by Trump’s tariffs, which business leaders say have raised costs for factories and consumers.
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[2026-02-19 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing sees huge untapped potential in spending by inbound travellers as it strives to drive up demand over the crucial nine-day holiday
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[2026-02-18 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City leader John Lee vows to carry out reforms at full speed, says to public ‘let’s march forward bravely and confidently together’ in new year
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[2026-02-18 20:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: China's rise from poverty to the world's second‑largest economy rewrote the rules of globalization. Now Beijing's push into high-end technology is unfolding at an even faster pace.
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[2026-02-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The cost of a single monkey exceeds the average annual salary in China and approaches a pandemic-era spike amid growth in drug licensing deals
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[2026-02-18 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Impact ripples through Japan’s retail sector, with falling duty-free sales at top department stores highlighting the pain for the industry
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[2026-02-18 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From China banning carmakers from selling below cost to Chinese brands’ dominance in Brazil, here are seven EV stories you may have missed
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[2026-02-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After years of tense relations, the two nations are finding common ground over their need to adapt to an era of ‘super-aged societies’
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[2026-02-18 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: Michela Tindera, Alexandra Heal and Antoine Gara
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[2026-02-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beer drinkers in China are veering away from bars and high-end restaurants, instead opting for cheaper stay-at-home options, analysts say
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[2026-02-18 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ford shrinks battery size while extending driving range in bid to launch the new EV by 2027 for the same price as a conventional petrol car
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[2026-02-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Falling home prices and relentless price competition are forcing small decor firms into a battle for survival
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[2026-02-18 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: This is the first sign of a decline in the post-pandemic boom in American travel to Europe, driven by a strong US dollar
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[2026-02-18 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The president hailed the projects – a critical minerals site, a gas power plant and an LNG facility in the US – ahead of PM Takaichi’s visit
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[2026-02-18 08:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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[2026-02-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Russian cyber security solutions have become increasingly sought after by countries in the Global South and East amid the growing discreditation of most leading Western IT firms, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin told Sputnik. According to the senior diplomat, Russian companies are offering cybersecurity solutions that are in high demand among nations in the Global South and East.
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[2026-02-17 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Float parade to mark start of the Year of the Horse begins with an East-meets-West street party
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[2026-02-17 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investigation will also look at the systems the online retailer uses to ensure illegal products are not being sold in Europe
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[2026-02-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The package, which includes fare cuts and food handouts, is meant to keep people travelling and shopping, and help shore up early-growth momentum
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[2026-02-17 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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