[2026-02-05 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meituan snaps up Dingdong to deepen push into fresh grocery retail

Snippet: The US$717 million Dingdong acquisition highlights Meituan’s long-term bet on grocery e-commerce and on-demand consumption in China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342537/chinas-meituan-snaps-dingdong-deepen-push-fresh-grocery-retail

[2026-02-05 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: WITHDRAWN

Snippet: This article has been withdrawn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342525/did-blackpinks-jisoo-splash-out-us57-million-2-hong-kong-trophy-homes

[2026-02-05 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s clean power energising economy, adding a Brazil’s worth of GDP: report

Snippet: Clean energy industries drove more than one-third of China’s economic growth in 2025, as they continue to expand rapidly, study finds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342513/chinas-cleantech-sector-now-worth-us21-trillion-rivals-brazils-gdp-report

[2026-02-05 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia denies granting US exclusive rare earth access in Trump trade deal

Snippet: Signed at the Asean Summit with the US president, the deal remains under negotiation as Malaysian PM Anwar seeks further written assurances

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3342506/malaysia-clarifies-trump-trade-deal-no-exclusive-rare-earth-rights-us

[2026-02-05 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Macroscope | Blame Trump, not Asian investors, for gold and silver volatility

Snippet: The global uncertainty stemming from Trump’s behaviour is roiling precious metals markets far more than any investment from Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3342464/why-trump-not-asian-investors-blame-gold-and-silver-volatility

[2026-02-05 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why CATL’s sodium-ion breakthrough could be a game changer for China’s EV market

Snippet: The Naxtra battery, more price-stable and cold-resistant than the lithium-ion units now powering most EVs, will undergo its first tests this week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3342481/chinas-catl-tests-evs-and-lithiums-dominance-pioneering-sodium-ion-battery

[2026-02-05 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Why US-Bangladesh rushed through a pre-election trade deal - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/why-us-bangladesh-rushed-through-a-pre-election-trade-deal/

[2026-02-05 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Loose or lose: Indonesian billionaires told to sell shares to save market

Snippet: Index compiler MCSI says Indonesia must address ‘fundamental investability issues’ or risk being downgraded from emerging to frontier market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3342468/indonesia-force-billionaires-sell-shares-loosen-control-or-lose-market-status

[2026-02-05 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong property back as a top choice for foreign investors, study says

Snippet: Commercial sector rebounds after missing top 10 a year ago, CBRE says, as Knight Frank research shows recovery in luxury residential deals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342451/hong-kong-back-top-choice-foreign-commercial-property-investors-study-says

[2026-02-05 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Discriminatory’: China slams EU probe into wind turbine maker Goldwind

Snippet: Brussels’ ‘abuse of investigations’ is harming China-EU cooperation and slowing Europe’s green transition, Beijing warns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342444/china-slams-eu-probe-wind-turbine-maker-goldwind-discriminatory

[2026-02-05 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks eke out gain as mainland investors overpower tech jitters

Snippet: Southbound Stock Connect inflows provide late-session support, helping the benchmark reverse earlier losses

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342440/alibaba-kuaishou-smic-drop-hong-kong-tech-stock-sell-ai-fears-grip

[2026-02-05 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: How India repositions its trade diplomacy via EU, US negotiations - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/how-india-repositions-its-trade-diplomacy-via-eu-us-negotiations/

[2026-02-05 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Morgan Stanley sees another record year for Hong Kong IPOs as pipeline hits 450

Snippet: Mainland China’s issuers will still dominate city’s IPO market, executive says, but US and Southeast Asian companies are also joining in

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3342365/morgan-stanley-sees-another-record-year-hong-kong-ipos-pipeline-hits-450

[2026-02-05 09:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s cheap oil flows under strain as US ramps up Iran, Venezuela pressure

Snippet: US restrictions could lead China to turn to higher-priced barrels in other markets, while it continues to reduce its reliance on oil imports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342374/us-toughens-stance-how-exposed-china-iranian-and-venezuelan-oil

[2026-02-05 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | The world must act on space debris. Hong Kong can play a leading role

Snippet: As China’s superconnector, the city can advance space sustainability by offering its legal, regulatory, academic and financial expertise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3342234/world-must-act-space-debris-hong-kong-can-play-leading-role

[2026-02-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Weekly tea auction sees fair, general demand - DailyNews

Snippet: This week’s tea auction consisted of 6.1 M/Kgs. There was fair general demand mostly at firm to easier rates, except for the seasonal teas from the Western slopes which appreciated significantly following quality. The overall bearish sentiment amidst the declining rupee would no doubt be concerning.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/05/business/945735/weekly-tea-auction-sees-fair-general-demand/

[2026-02-05 01:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong urged to focus on economic progress, align with national development

Snippet: Liaison office chief Zhou Ji also calls on the city to strengthen executive-led governance model

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3342414/hong-kong-must-be-reformer-not-complacent-idler-official-says

[2026-02-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s outbound investment surges to 7-year high amid data centre, energy boom

Snippet: Chinese investment is increasingly focusing on energy and raw materials projects in low and middle-income regions, report finds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342371/chinas-outbound-investment-surges-7-year-high-amid-data-centre-energy-boom

[2026-02-05 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: कंटेंट क्रिएशन को करियर बनाने में सरकार करेगी मदद

Snippet: छात्रों के लिए डिजिटल ड्रॉइंग, इलस्ट्रेशन, स्टोरीटेलिंग और गेमिंग अब सिर्फ शौक नहीं रह जाएगा. केंद्रीय वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण ने बजट 2026 पेश किया. इस दौरान उन्होंने ऑरेंज इकोनॉमी को भारत की उभरती आर्थिक शक्ति बताते हुए क्रिएटिव इंडस्ट्री को बढ़ावा देने पर जोर दिया है. सरकार का फोकस एनिमेशन, विजुअल इफेक्ट्स, गेमिंग और कॉमिक्स (एवीजीसी) क्षेत्र में रोजगार और आर्थिक अवसर पैदा करने पर है.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/what-is-orange-economy-that-union-budget-2026-is-putting-the-spotlight-on/a-75802425

[2026-02-05 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s turbocharged EV market hits a speed bump amid falling sales

Snippet: After years at full throttle, China’s EV sector is slowing sharply, with sales sliding in January as tax breaks fade and costs rise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342410/chinas-turbocharged-ev-market-hits-speed-bump-amid-falling-sales-and-rising-costs

[2026-02-05 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New brainer: China’s C929 widebody lands partner to power next-gen flight mind

Snippet: After Comac secures core flight-system supplier for its widebody jet’s ‘brain’, sourcing the ‘heart’ of the C929 remains a lofty challenge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342392/new-brainer-chinas-c929-widebody-lands-partner-power-next-gen-flight-mind

[2026-02-05 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKEX eyes expansion into fixed income as global investors reassess US exposure

Snippet: Global investors want more than equities, prompting HKEX to expand into bonds and commodities, says CEO

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342403/hkex-eyes-expansion-fixed-income-global-investors-reassess-us-exposure

[2026-02-04 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Chilling effect of US outbound investment rules will extend beyond China

Snippet: Outbound investment rules introduced last year are expanding and hardening into law, chilling US investment across Asia’s tech ecosystems

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3342148/beyond-china-asia-will-bear-brunt-us-builds-walls-around-tech-capital

[2026-02-04 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to increase profit-sharing bonus after strong recovery

Snippet: Airline forecasts paying out higher bonuses to eligible staff amid strong financial results and a record customer satisfaction score for 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3342394/hong-kongs-cathay-pacific-increase-profit-sharing-bonus-after-strong-recovery

[2026-02-04 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China signals strong soybean imports – what does it mean for food security?

Snippet: Beijing also vows broader agricultural opening while safeguarding domestic production and farmers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342390/china-signals-strong-demand-soybean-imports-2026-rural-blueprint

[2026-02-04 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US ‘pressure’ a challenge in CK Hutchison’s arbitration against Panama: experts

Snippet: Case could take years to resolve, whether the Hong Kong conglomerate seeks compensation or ruling invalidating the voiding of its contract

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342388/us-pressure-major-challenge-ck-hutchisons-arbitration-against-panama-experts

[2026-02-04 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bumper crowd expected for Hong Kong Sevens, as ticket sales pass 100,000 mark

Snippet: The South Stand Pass category, all corporate boxes and individual hospitality have sold out for the second year at Kai Tak Stadium in April

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3342359/hong-kong-sevens-rugby-expects-another-bumper-crowd-2026-after-selling-100000-tickets

[2026-02-04 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: The US-India trade deal that isn't - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/the-us-india-trade-deal-that-isnt/

[2026-02-04 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Markets losing faith in Prabowo's grasp of economic reality - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/markets-losing-faith-in-prabowos-grasp-of-economic-reality/

[2026-02-04 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Vibrant’ Hong Kong market seen drawing more listings from abroad

Snippet: But other markets like South Korea could offer stronger near-term returns for international investors, J.P. Morgan Private Bank says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342363/vibrant-hong-kong-market-attract-more-listings-abroad-bankers-say

[2026-02-04 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | China’s real estate rethink can help end developers’ debt addiction

Snippet: The future of Chinese property looks to be smaller and more rational, with a market defined by real estate’s worth rather than volume

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3342182/chinas-real-estate-rethink-can-help-end-developers-debt-addiction

[2026-02-04 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi’s Apec playbook? How China could use new chair role at ‘pivotal juncture’

Snippet: Hosting the bloc for just the third time in 25 years, China is promoting people-centred policies, infrastructure funding and predictability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342353/new-apec-chair-china-positions-global-defender-pivotal-juncture-while-us-retreats

[2026-02-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s first ‘Tesla killer’, flying car makers eye lift-off date: 7 EV reads

Snippet: From analysis on Beijing-Ottawa tariff deal to foreign carmakers set to stage China comeback, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3342319/xiaomis-tesla-killer-beijing-ottawa-tariff-deal-promising-china-market-7-ev-reads

[2026-02-04 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China raises taxes on select sectors: a one-off fix or tough times ahead?

Snippet: A broader push to raise taxes across the private sector is not on the cards, economists say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342339/china-raises-taxes-some-sectors-boost-finances-one-fix-or-tough-times-ahead

[2026-02-04 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tesla, Xiaomi vie for Chinese EV buyers with cheaper, longer loans

Snippet: Low interest rates and seven-year payback periods replace price discounts while EV sales drop and materials costs rise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342310/tesla-xiaomi-vie-chinese-ev-buyers-cheaper-longer-loans

[2026-02-04 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top US trade official spells out plan to break China’s grip on critical minerals

Snippet: Howard Lutnick accuses China of dumping and weaponising supply chains as White House tries to rally allies to its cause

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342305/top-us-trade-official-spells-out-plan-break-chinas-grip-critical-minerals

[2026-02-04 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are Hong Kong foreign exchange firms secure enough?

Snippet: After a shocking 51 million yen robbery last week, the South China Morning Post examines the risks in the city’s cash exchange trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3342293/are-hong-kong-foreign-exchange-firms-secure-enough

[2026-02-04 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks gain as tax worries abate, solar sector rallies on Musk plans

Snippet: ‘Broader VAT hikes on private services are unlikely in 2026 and would run counter to reflation efforts,’ Morgan Stanley says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342300/hong-kong-stocks-slip-tax-worries-weigh-tech-mainland-stock-sentiment

[2026-02-04 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Surging stocks could help China become more than an export powerhouse

Snippet: A booming Chinese stock market can expand household wealth, boost spending power and reinforce consumer sentiment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3342116/surging-stocks-could-help-china-become-more-export-powerhouse

[2026-02-04 11:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanxi’s green leap: renewables surpass coal in China’s energy hub

Snippet: Where Shanxi goes, China goes, in their broad energy overhaul, as the region with a quarter of the nation’s coal serves as the ultimate proving ground for Beijing’s ‘dual carbon’ strategy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342241/shanxis-green-leap-renewables-surpass-coal-chinas-energy-hub

[2026-02-04 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Indonesia’s top economic minister vows capital market reforms

Snippet: Airlangga Hartarto also tells This Week in Asia that Indonesia is not on a nationalisation drive, but merely targeting illegal operations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3342275/indonesias-top-economic-minister-vows-capital-market-reforms-not-merely-because-msci

[2026-02-04 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As I see it | Epstein files reveal the underbelly of Western elites

Snippet: If such are the people who run the world of business and politics, we are all doomed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3342046/epstein-files-reveal-underbelly-western-elites

[2026-02-04 04:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Disney theme parks chief Josh D’Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as CEO

Snippet: The 28-year Disney veteran will take the helm of the company after years of overseeing its largest business segment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3342289/disney-theme-parks-chief-josh-damaro-succeed-bob-iger-ceo

[2026-02-04 03:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany and the Gulf region: Energy and arms deals

Snippet: The fact that the key Gulf states — Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — are currently held in high regard by the German government is evident from the steady stream of ministerial visits to their capitals. Only recently, Environment Minister Carsten Schneider of the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) traveled to Saudi Arabia; shortly thereafter, Economy Minister Katherina Reiche of the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) arrived and explained why: "When partnerships that one has relied

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-and-the-gulf-region-energy-and-arms-deals/a-75789127

[2026-02-04 03:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CK Hutchison takes Panama to arbitration after court voids canal port rights

Snippet: Move comes after Beijing called ruling self-sabotaging and warned Panama would pay heavy political and economic price

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3342287/panama-could-pay-heavy-price-over-ck-hutchison-ports-ruling-beijing-warns

[2026-02-04 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Epstein files scandal triggers UK criminal probe as Mandelson quits parliament

Snippet: UK police to investigate if Peter Mandelson shared market-sensitive data with Jeffrey Epstein after the latest US files dump draws scrutiny

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3342282/uk-police-called-starmer-moves-expel-mandelson-over-epstein-leaks

[2026-02-04 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong developer SHKP’s executive director resigns on health grounds

Snippet: The city’s largest developer says it is looking into news reports related to Maureen Fung and ‘will follow up as may be appropriate’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3342271/hong-kong-developer-shkps-executive-director-maureen-fung-resigns-health-grounds

[2026-02-03 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea urged to ease inheritance tax as wealthy exit at record rate

Snippet: Rigid inheritance laws blamed as 2,400 wealthy residents leave the country. Business group seeks reforms including tax payment via stocks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3342272/south-koreas-inheritance-tax-sparks-millionaire-exodus

[2026-02-03 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKMA launches quantum readiness and cybersecurity projects for banks in AI era

Snippet: Banking regulator sets fintech road map with quantum index and measures to boost security, data quality and skills

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3342268/hkma-launches-quantum-readiness-and-cybersecurity-projects-banks-ai-era

[2026-02-03 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s gold trading hub on edge: what is happening – and why now?

Snippet: Uncertainty spreads in Shuibei as second platform falters, spooking investors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342258/chinas-gold-trading-hub-rattled-second-platform-faces-payment-crisis