Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-13 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: On social media, many humorously asked the mother about her daughter’s next investment move
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[2026-02-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Double-digit jump in registration rate, boosted by policy and cultural tradition, offers modest upturn, but demographers are wary of weak fertility intentions
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[2026-02-13 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-13 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-02-13 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: IFC Mall is reportedly looking at the big picture as it explores potential tenants to replace upscale movie theatre Palace IFC
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[2026-02-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tencent-backed Enflame’s listing on the Star Market could follow successful recent flotations from peers Moore Threads, MetaX and Biren
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[2026-02-13 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Daren Tang secured victory despite questions over his leadership and a whistle-blower letter, as US and China stayed largely on sidelines
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[2026-02-13 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-13 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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.
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[2026-02-13 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Spain has accused Italy and Germany of “undermining EU solidarity” after it was excluded from an informal pre-summit meeting convened by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Chancellor Friedrich Merz to map out the bloc’s economic future.
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[2026-02-13 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ahead of the July review, President Trump questions aides on a US withdrawal, signalling a shift towards bilateral talks with Canada and Mexico
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[2026-02-13 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Loss-making authority edges closer to bond offering to help sustain operations amid continuing deficits
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[2026-02-13 01:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: EU called Beijing’s tariffs ‘unwarranted’, and mulls WTO action, but China cutting some duties signals possible improvement in ties
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[2026-02-13 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With Mexico’s auto sector battered by tariffs, Chinese investment offers a lifeline that threatens to inflame tensions with Washington
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[2026-02-13 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In a social media post, chief executive says all officials must have ‘reform mindset’ to ensure Hong Kong’s five-year plan proceeds towards its goals
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[2026-02-12 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong’s rich grow richer as stock boom lifts multimillionaires’ wealth, Citi saysThe number of Hongkongers with at least HK$10 million in net assets edged up to 395,000, as a booming stock market offset property weakness.
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[2026-02-12 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Seafood chain says bookings for reunion dinners have risen 10 per cent but overall year-on-year earnings for Lunar New Year period could ‘just about balance out’
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[2026-02-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Premier Li Qiang called for China to consolidate its lead in industries like rare earths, where Beijing has a strategic edge over Washington
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[2026-02-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Issuance could approach US$140 billion as a firmer renminbi, low funding costs and policy support boost demand for offshore notes
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[2026-02-12 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Only a handful of the nearly 50 mainland China-based EV builders have been able to turn a profit amid the price wars
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[2026-02-12 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Profit growth slows to 7.3 per cent from 8.4 per cent a year earlier as bad loans exceed two-decade average, HKMA says
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[2026-02-12 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: PM Lawrence Wong says while defence spending will be kept at about 3 per cent of GDP, Singapore is prepared to spend more if the need arises
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[2026-02-12 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: European leaders meet to address the bloc’s economic woes, reliance on China and US, and shielding key industries from protectionist policies
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[2026-02-12 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Robin Padilla was criticised for downplaying depression and not being sensitive to the social and economic problems faced by young Filipinos
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[2026-02-12 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Entity controlled by Lau’s eldest son Lau Ming-wai and former partner Yvonne Lui turns profit on deal amid firming prices in luxury segment
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[2026-02-12 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts note Chinese inroads in military UAV market but political challenges for its jet fighters at the World Defence Show
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[2026-02-12 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Projected figure marks 16 per cent increase from last year, according to Immigration Department
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[2026-02-12 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investigation into firm’s governance could last six months, with one analyst warning of damage to bilateral ties
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[2026-02-12 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss a quiet threat to regional economies, conflicts over port facilities in Panama and Australia, and Malaysia-Indonesia border demarcation
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[2026-02-12 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global volatility is forcing a rethink of traditional safe havens, creating opportunities for Beijing, prominent investor says
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[2026-02-12 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Approaching Lunar New Year holiday also dampens investors’ enthusiasm for technology stocks, analyst says
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[2026-02-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Tsinghua Holdings arm, however, will raise US$800 million via a private share placement on Shenzhen exchange
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[2026-02-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: The pattern is familiar. Queer love is acceptable only when it is quiet, muted, and easily ignored.
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[2026-02-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: The pattern is familiar. Queer love is acceptable only when it is quiet, muted, and easily ignored.
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[2026-02-12 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A net 21 stocks were added to the MSCI China Index, including SenseTime, Pony.ai and Hesai Technology
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[2026-02-12 08:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US president and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping may roll back tariffs for up to a year as officials seek short-term economic wins
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[2026-02-12 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) reported consolidated revenue of LKR 48.9 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 (9MFY26), marking an 8.1% year-on-year (YoY) increase, despite operating in what it described as a demanding business environment.
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[2026-02-12 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a successful first, the Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction have raised AED 8.8 million (USD $2.4 million) to advance humanitarian programmes for underprivileged children worldwide.
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[2026-02-12 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Haya ni kwa mujibu wa ripoti iliyochapishwa leo na gazeti la Uingereza la Financial times. Financial Times limewanukuu maafisa wa Ukraine na nchi za Magharibi wanaolifahamu suala hilo ila hawakumnukuu Zelenskiy mwenyewe.
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[2026-02-12 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing brings per unit costs to lowest level on record – though outlays still remain well above levels in most developed economies
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[2026-02-12 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Just 14 per cent of Hong Kong executives use AI frequently, as companies face strategy, data and training barriers to wider adoption
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[2026-02-11 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From flowers to fai chun, crowds return in force to Victoria Park on the fair’s opening day as the Year of the Horse approaches
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[2026-02-11 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-11 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The first initiative will allow licensed virtual asset brokers to offer margin financing to clients with strong credit profiles
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[2026-02-11 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Kwok Yin-sang tried to deal with financial assets of US-based Anna Kwok, despite knowing daughter is wanted activist with HK$1 million bounty
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[2026-02-11 19:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-11 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AI robots taking centre stage at the coming Spring Festival Gala – now a national tech showcase – will signal official endorsement and likely trigger herd investment
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[2026-02-11 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s central bank sets the yuan’s midpoint rate at its strongest level since mid-2023, as jitters over the US dollar buoy the Chinese currency
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[2026-02-11 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Chinese healthcare group is also exploring opportunities to work with local distributors to sell its products in Indonesia
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[2026-02-11 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: French alcohol exports to mainland China and the US dropped by 19.5 and 21 per cent in 2025 as tariffs stifled global trade
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