Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only

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[2026-02-15 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: From fireworks to racing, how Hong Kong is celebrating the Year of the Horse
Snippet: Here is your guide to events beginning on February 17 ushering in the new year
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343619/fireworks-racing-how-hong-kong-celebrating-year-horse
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[2026-02-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Can Malaysia’s ban stop global flow of toxic e-waste?
Snippet: Malaysian customs recently intercepted nearly 200 tonnes of e-waste, but high shipping volumes make detection a ‘challenge’, officials say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3343458/malaysia-says-no-e-waste-dumping-can-its-ban-stop-global-trade
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[2026-02-15 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Beijing warns tech giants to curb ‘involution’ amid AI giveaway war
Snippet: Companies should ‘uphold a fair and competitive’ environment to ‘foster innovation and healthy development’, regulator says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3343614/beijing-warns-tech-giants-curb-involution-amid-ai-giveaway-war
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[2026-02-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Year of the Horse kicks off with property mega-deals returning to Asia-Pacific
Snippet: Large institutional capital is flowing back into Asia-Pacific property, with offices, retail and hotels leading early recovery signs
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3343573/asia-pacific-properties-set-steal-spotlight-mega-deals-return-year-horse
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[2026-02-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Indonesians weigh peril and promise of Jakarta – the world’s most populous city
Snippet: Extreme heat, floods, pollution, congested traffic and a tough job market are some of the major challenges faced by the city’s residents
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343360/indonesians-weigh-peril-and-promise-life-jakarta-world-most-populous-city
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[2026-02-15 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why a 2,000-fold pay gap for Hong Kong board members may be a troubling sign
Snippet: Far wider disparity than other markets may indicate talent issues on the low end, lack of independence on the high end, lawmaker says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3343485/why-its-troubling-hong-kong-board-member-pay-ranges-us850-us167-million
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[2026-02-15 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s Spring Festival box office faces plot twist after 2025 smashed records
Snippet: Home-grown films lead the charge but fail to meet the phenomenal success of last year’s Ne Zha 2, which attracted record-breaking crowds
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342186/chinas-box-office-presales-fall-over-60-last-year-crucial-lunar-new-year-window
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[2026-02-15 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Green shoots for China property? Maybe – but the turnaround’s still shaky
Snippet: Home-price declines eased in January and policy support is building, but analysts warn oversupply continues to cloud the outlook
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3343581/policy-backing-steadies-china-property-outlook-full-rebound-still-elusive
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[2026-02-15 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | How recent graduates entering the job market can outperform AI
Snippet: As automation erodes cognitive and interpersonal skills, those who embrace the struggle of enhancing offline reasoning will thrive
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3343333/how-recent-graduates-entering-job-market-can-outperform-ai
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[2026-02-15 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Editorial | Steady recovery in Hong Kong’s property market a vote of confidence
Snippet: Landmark deals in Central show foreign financial institutions see potential in the city’s and China’s economy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3343443/steady-recovery-hong-kongs-property-market-vote-confidence
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[2026-02-15 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | More than funding, the UN needs restructuring
Snippet: The UN’s financial strain is a chance to rethink its structure, cut inefficiencies and empower local work that delivers more impact
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3343337/more-funding-un-needs-restructuring
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[2026-02-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s gold rush: why families are doubling down on precious metals
Snippet: Gold is becoming more popular in China ahead of the Lunar New Year, with households viewing the asset as a safety net amid an uncertain economy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343554/chinas-gold-rush-why-families-are-doubling-down-precious-metals
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[2026-02-14 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Macroscope | How robust domestic financial markets could ease era of AI uncertainty
Snippet: Attempts to develop financial centres must go beyond luring global capital and talent
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3343420/how-robust-domestic-financial-markets-could-ease-era-ai-uncertainty
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[2026-02-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan out, Australia in? China’s tourists heading down under for Lunar New Year
Snippet: Bookings projected to surge on new flights, flexible itineraries and ease of payment
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343560/great-barrier-reef-calling-chinese-tourists-make-australia-lunar-new-year-hotspot
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[2026-02-14 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Savvy Hongkongers book 9-day Lunar New Year break for festive trips across Asia
Snippet: Immigration Department earlier forecast number of trips by residents and visitors alike would reach 11.38 million between February 14 and 23
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343565/savvy-hongkongers-book-9-day-lunar-new-year-break-festive-trips-across-asia
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[2026-02-14 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Letters | To protect children, professionals could also watch family dynamics
Snippet: Readers discuss how to better implement child protection, and the financial meaning of lai see
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3343403/protect-children-professionals-could-also-watch-family-dynamics
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[2026-02-14 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Pop Mart balances boom and bust: can Labubu’s leap match Molly’s momentum?
Snippet: As Labubu’s meteoric rise cools, Molly’s longevity highlights the challenge Pop Mart faces in turning hype into stable intellectual property
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3343503/can-pop-mart-turn-viral-hits-lasting-icons-molly-and-labubu-offer-answer
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[2026-02-14 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: SBS News
Title: Gary wasn't impressed by Australia's dumpling scene. Now he's selling thousands a day
Snippet: Dumpling restaurant owner Gary Zhao is proud to offer a new twist on an old favourite. Source: SBS / SBS Chinese / Tianyuan Qu
Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/small-business-secrets/article/gary-wasnt-impressed-by-australias-dumpling-scene-now-hes-selling-thousands-a-day/6cqp6gbvw
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[2026-02-14 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Editorial | Panama’s U-turn on a business deal under pressure dents investor confidence
Snippet: Revoking CK Hutchison’s rights to run two canal ports is a decision that not only affects Hong Kong – it strikes at the heart of international commerce
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3343444/panamas-u-turn-business-deal-under-pressure-dents-investor-confidence
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[2026-02-14 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US allows oil majors to resume Venezuela operations
Snippet: The authorisation does not allow transactions ‌with companies in Russia, Iran or China
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3343543/us-allows-oil-majors-resume-venezuela-operations
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[2026-02-14 03:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US inflation cools more than expected, kindling hopes of Fed rate cut
Snippet: The consumer price index rose 2.4 per cent year-on-year, the lowest level since May, though affordability concerns still weigh on households
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3343541/us-inflation-cools-more-expected-kindling-hopes-fed-rate-cut
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[2026-02-14 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: As Chinese provinces slash revenue outlook, analysts warn of debt control
Snippet: Local governments seen curbing infrastructure spending as Beijing’s fiscal discipline pushes regions to prioritise social services and tech over large projects
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343499/chinese-provinces-slash-revenue-outlook-analysts-warn-debt-control
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[2026-02-14 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese power line projects seek private capital in sign of infrastructure shift
Snippet: Beijing is encouraging more private investment in a range of critical infrastructure projects, from railways to nuclear power plants
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343495/chinese-power-line-projects-seek-private-capital-sign-infrastructure-shift
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[2026-02-13 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong’s West Kowloon arts hub secures HK$3 billion, 10-year loan facility
Snippet: Deal, together with US$1 billion bond issuance in tranches, will help operator meet financing challenges until property project generates revenue
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343531/hong-kongs-west-kowloon-arts-hub-secures-hk3-billion-10-year-loan-facility
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[2026-02-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China charges former AstraZeneca executive – a sign of the times?
Snippet: Foreign drug makers face pressure in the Chinese market, from tighter regulatory oversight to growing local competition
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343522/china-charges-former-astrazeneca-executive-what-it-means-global-pharmaceutical-firms
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[2026-02-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Unitree CEO sees embodied intelligence overtaking the internet’s impact
Snippet: Unitree founder says the shift from screen-based AI to real-world machines could unlock a far larger economic wave than today’s tech boom
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3343476/unitree-bets-embodied-ai-leap-will-drive-next-wave-global-investment
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[2026-02-13 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: CATL, CMOC Group, Laopu Gold join Hang Seng Index in latest quarterly review
Snippet: The three companies will be added to the gauge after the market close on March 6, while car dealer Zhongsheng Group will be removed
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343521/catl-cmoc-group-laopu-gold-join-hang-seng-index-latest-quarterly-review
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[2026-02-13 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Bangladesh’s BNP set to balance ties with powers to avoid crossing ‘red line’
Snippet: The party will focus on economic growth after the election while fostering cordial ties with India, Pakistan, China and the US, analysts say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343508/bangladeshs-bnp-set-balance-ties-regional-powers-us-avoid-crossing-red-line
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[2026-02-13 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Gold rush backlash: why China is clamping down on ‘get rich’ promises
Snippet: Regulators intervene to contain fallout after volatility in global prices sparks market turmoil at home
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3343471/china-tightens-gold-trading-rules-shenzhen-after-platforms-collapse
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[2026-02-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China overhauls CPI basket, with never-before-seen unveiling of its composition
Snippet: Beijing’s five-year recalibration aims to better reflect consumption, as policymakers shift weight away from food and housing
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343465/china-overhauls-consumer-price-basket-never-seen-unveiling-its-composition
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[2026-02-13 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Prince Jewellery director sells upscale Hong Kong flat, upgrades to duplex
Snippet: Tang Yick-ki swaps his 1,019 sq ft flat in The Cullinan for a 1,593 sq ft duplex in The Waterfront
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3343474/prince-jewellery-director-sells-upscale-hong-kong-flat-upgrades-duplex
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[2026-02-13 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong diners bid farewell to 80-year-old Honolulu Coffee Shop in Wan Chai
Snippet: Dozens pack cha chaan teng known for its egg tarts and milk tea ahead of March 1 closure
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343473/hong-kong-diners-bid-farewell-80-year-old-honolulu-coffee-shop-wan-chai
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[2026-02-13 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Thailand plays down ‘too expensive’ concerns from South Korean visitors
Snippet: The perceived squeeze on the wallet is a result of exchange rate volatility rather than the kingdom’s inflation, tourism officials say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3343469/thailand-plays-down-too-expensive-concerns-south-korean-visitors
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[2026-02-13 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Mercedes to accelerate localisation as China revenue slump hits 2025 profits
Snippet: Despite a weak outlook, the company unveils a strategy to further localise production in China, introduce AI-based upgrades and launch new models
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343463/mercedes-benz-accelerate-localisation-china-revenue-slump-hits-2025-profits
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[2026-02-13 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Almost half of Filipinos willing to trust cheating partners again, survey says
Snippet: The survey covers six types of cheating: physical, emotional, cyber, object and financial infidelity, as well as micro-cheating
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3343464/almost-half-filipinos-willing-trust-cheating-partners-again-survey-says
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[2026-02-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: No floor yet: China home prices keep falling despite policy support
Snippet: Monthly declines narrowed in January, yet worsening year-on-year prices suggest housing pressures persist
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3343442/china-housing-market-shows-no-clear-turning-point-price-declines-continue
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[2026-02-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese woman, 30, earning US$140,000 a month running marketing firm retires
Snippet: Deng says she has had strong business instinct from young age; opened store selling educational products after university graduation
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3343421/china-woman-30-earning-us140000-month-running-marketing-firm-announces-retirement
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[2026-02-13 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese cars now can’t be sold for less than it costs to make them
Snippet: Regulator bans tactics that result in a net loss per vehicle after a 7 per cent drop in the average car price
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3343429/beijing-warns-carmakers-stop-killing-your-profitability-hopes-selling-below-cost
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[2026-02-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: As China seeks to globalise the yuan, it finds a new vehicle in Africa
Snippet: Africa Finance Corporation executive says entering Chinese capital markets is a ‘natural evolution’
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343347/africas-yuan-pivot-why-more-top-lenders-are-eyeing-chinas-bond-market
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[2026-02-13 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Top Goldman Sachs lawyer resigns after Epstein disclosures
Snippet: Kathy Ruemmler is the most high-profile banking exit after the release of the latest Jeffrey Epstein documents
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3343405/top-goldman-sachs-lawyer-resigns-after-epstein-disclosures
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[2026-02-13 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong stocks decline after US rout on AI disruption jitters
Snippet: Sell-offs also whiplash commodity markets, with both gold and silver slumping as traders unwind positions to cover soured bets on equities
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343394/hong-kong-stocks-decline-taking-cues-us-rout-jitters-about-ai-disruption
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[2026-02-13 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China ‘genius’ girl, 10, invests lucky money in gold to keep parents from spending
Snippet: On social media, many humorously asked the mother about her daughter’s next investment move
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3343388/china-genius-girl-10-began-buying-gold-3-years-ago-avoid-parents-spending-her-lucky-money
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[2026-02-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Glimmer of hope? Why China’s marriage uptick could spark 2026 birth rebound
Snippet: Double-digit jump in registration rate, boosted by policy and cultural tradition, offers modest upturn, but demographers are wary of weak fertility intentions
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343330/chinas-marriage-rebound-will-more-2025-knots-bring-more-baby-bumps-2026
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[2026-02-13 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Why business groups want a ‘genuine’ anti-dynasty law
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/why-groups-want-genuine-anti-dynasty-law/
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[2026-02-13 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How Hongkongers are using a longer Lunar New Year break for travel
Snippet: South Korea and Japan also popular as some residents make the most of break by taking two days of leave to enjoy nine consecutive days off
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343377/vietnam-mainland-china-among-top-lunar-new-year-destinations-hongkongers
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[2026-02-13 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Exclusive | Box office bust? The show may be over for another Hong Kong cinema
Snippet: IFC Mall is reportedly looking at the big picture as it explores potential tenants to replace upscale movie theatre Palace IFC
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3343339/box-office-bust-show-may-be-over-another-hong-kong-cinema
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[2026-02-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Will Chinese AI chip designer Enflame’s Shanghai IPO be another blockbuster?
Snippet: Tencent-backed Enflame’s listing on the Star Market could follow successful recent flotations from peers Moore Threads, MetaX and Biren
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3343336/will-chinese-ai-chip-designer-enflames-shanghai-ipo-be-another-blockbuster
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[2026-02-13 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chief of UN intellectual property agency wins re-election
Snippet: Daren Tang secured victory despite questions over his leadership and a whistle-blower letter, as US and China stayed largely on sidelines
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3343385/wipo-chief-wins-re-election-un-faces-financial-turmoil
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[2026-02-13 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Keells Nexus introduces all new Loyalty App, marking new era of connected everyday rewards - DailyNews
Snippet: Keells is set to usher a new chapter in customer experience with the relaunch of Keells Nexus with the introduction of its all-new loyalty app on February 13.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/business/950239/keells-nexus-introduces-all-new-loyalty-app-marking-new-era-of-connected-everyday-rewards/
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[2026-02-13 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Guerre en Ukraine : focus sur les combattants africains
Snippet: Intitulé « Le Business du désespoir », le rapport présente une première base de données avec 1 417 noms. Elle mentionne, pour chaque personne, le nom complet, la date de naissance, un matricule militaire, la date de signature du contrat en Russie et la nationalité.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/fr/russie-ukraine-guerre-africains-all-eyes-on-wagner/a-75938169
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