Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-02-11 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Operator Shanghai XNG Holdings suspends operations at 10 branches on the mainland, saying the closures are part of a strategic realignment
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[2026-02-11 15:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese contract drug maker forecasts 46.3 per cent profit rise and signals continued growth despite US political scrutiny
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[2026-02-11 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Consumer price index rose for a fourth straight month in January, though the increase fell short of market expectations
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[2026-02-11 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Successful 27km trial unlocks vast carbon dioxide transport potential, bridging geographical gaps to accelerate a process seen as vital to large-scale decarbonisation
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[2026-02-11 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Southbound net inflows reflect investor optimism about Hong Kong stocks after the holiday, analyst says
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[2026-02-11 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fresh labour ministry figures show the cost of living crisis is deepening, as inflation continues to outpace salary increases for workers
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[2026-02-11 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Privately owned Distinct Healthcare plans to open a clinic in Dubai, while TCM group Gushengtang eyes 50 centres in Southeast Asia
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[2026-02-11 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Organised by CoinDesk, the event is an important gathering for digital finance and cryptocurrency professionals
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[2026-02-11 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: People obsessed with love pay for tongue-lashing from self-styled influencers; some consider growing trend a form of ‘public humiliation’
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[2026-02-11 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Scott Bessent says Washington wants to reduce security risks without decoupling from Beijing as it steps up engagement across Latin America
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[2026-02-11 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera stated that Parliament is scheduled to meet from Tuesday to Friday (February 17 to 20). The business of Parliament for the said week was decided at the meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business held under the chairmanship of Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne on February 6.
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[2026-02-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hemas Consumer Brands (HCB) secured the Runner-up position in the FMCG and Retail Sector, at The Great HR Awards 2025. Organised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management in partnership with Mercer, this recognition celebrates HCB’s outstanding achievements in elevating HR practices, inspiring progress and shaping the future of the profession through innovation and leadership.
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[2026-02-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) is scaling up its approach to waste management with a custom-built biodigester, one of the largest in commercial scale and capacity.
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[2026-02-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Great Place To Work is set to host the Great Urban Challenge 2026 for the third consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to fostering strong workplace cultures and meaningful connections among employees, families and communities.
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[2026-02-11 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: To mark the 78th Independence Day celebrations, the Kiribathgoda Sinhala Welada Sangamaya organised a pirith ceremony at the Kiribathgoda town on February 3, to invoke blessings to the country.
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[2026-02-11 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Indonesian executives stress that localisation and sovereignty are key to AI adoption in the fast-growing Southeast Asian market
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[2026-02-11 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mads Mikkelsen, Giancarlo Esposito and Christopher Lloyd lined up for Hong Kong Comic Con 2026 to be held from May 29 to 31
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[2026-02-11 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Operator will introduce cable car night rides for the first time to headline its 20th anniversary celebrations
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[2026-02-11 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US and China are the top two trading partners for Asean but it is questionable how long that status quo will last, observers say
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[2026-02-11 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Increased investments and lessons learned from improving capital markets could help Indonesia as it ‘opens shop’, insiders and observers say
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[2026-02-10 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With millions still lacking access to banking services, Indonesia is drawing on regional lessons and forging international partnerships
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[2026-02-10 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China Overseas Land & Investment beats eight rivals to secure a 50-year lease for a 33,712 sq ft housing plot in Ngau Tau Kok
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[2026-02-10 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sovereign wealth fund Danantara targets waste-to-energy, smart grids, and data centres, leveraging a global tech leader for green and infrastructure growth
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[2026-02-10 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bank of China (Hong Kong) and Bank of East Asia could be affected the most as they have the highest exposure to China’s property sector
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[2026-02-10 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chief Investment Officer Pandu Sjahrir is committed to operating the fund with transparency – even if he has to say no to the government
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[2026-02-10 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shipbuilding giant showcases new surface-to-subsurface wet submersible as Beijing eyes buyers in large Middle Eastern market
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[2026-02-10 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance minister distances himself from French government agency’s proposal for blanket EU tariffs on China to stop ‘destruction’ of local industry
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[2026-02-10 18:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite record transactions last year, most users prefer alternatives – while Beijing likely to maintain gradual expansion, analysts say
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[2026-02-10 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The auditing firm’s survey shows a 25 per cent increase in the city’s single-family offices over two years, with the affluent wary of US volatility
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[2026-02-10 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Horace Cheung also confident of city’s investment prospects, while the Indonesian Law Policy Strategy Agency’s Andry Indrady cites Singapore’s strengths
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[2026-02-10 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Axera attracted HK$22.34 billion from retail investors during the bookbuilding period, marking an oversubscription of 74.4 times
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[2026-02-10 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Three of China’s stock exchanges have relaxed fundraising time thresholds on listed tech companies as Beijing pushes for self-reliance
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[2026-02-10 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As domestic liner handles 1 millionth passenger, Beijing says it aims to turn yachts and cruise ships into major new consumption drivers
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[2026-02-10 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Traders move on to focus on coming US economic data that could reshape the path to monetary easing by the Federal Reserve
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[2026-02-10 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Indonesia’s top economic minister Airlangga Hartarto and Hong Kong’s Leung were speaking at the SCMP’s China Conference: Southeast Asia
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[2026-02-10 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: So-called doll mummies create mainland market worth US$1.4 billion; say toy companions of ‘emotional support’; even ‘smell’ like their owners
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[2026-02-10 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Chinese giant pulls an ace from its sleeve amid fierce EV competition by bringing sodium-ion batteries to the mass-produced car market
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[2026-02-10 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Humanoid robots may one day transform factories and warehouses, but for now their most immediate role is keeping the party going
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[2026-02-10 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Neither side likely to want escalation in months-long dispute but near-term outlook uncertain, analysts say
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[2026-02-10 08:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-10 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ceylinco Life has announced the launch of the 25th consecutive edition of its flagship ‘Pranama’ Scholarships programme, marking a significant milestone in the company’s long-standing commitment to recognising and rewarding excellence among the children of its policyholders.
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[2026-02-10 04:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Move comes as India is set to scale back or halt Russian oil imports after a recent US trade deal left China as Russia’s main customer
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[2026-02-10 03:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: King Charles has ‘profound concern’ as British police assess if his brother passed sensitive reports to Jeffrey Epstein
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[2026-02-09 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s clampdown aims to help safeguard financial security and monetary sovereignty while leaving room for regulated fintech innovation in Hong Kong
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