[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

[2026-02-03 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s J-10C stars at Singapore Airshow after lead role in India-Pakistan war

Snippet: Beijing is eyeing the Southeast Asian market after the 4.5-generation fighter raised its international profile by shooting down a Rafale jet

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342255/chinas-j-10c-performs-singapore-air-show-after-lead-role-india-pakistan-conflict

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Funding surge powers Chinese robotics firms as focus shifts to humanoid ‘brains’

Snippet: State-backed funds, Big Tech drive fresh capital into robotics companies, betting on operating systems that underpin humanoid intelligence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3342246/funding-surge-powers-chinese-robotics-firms-focus-shifts-humanoid-brains

[2026-02-03 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UBS move to West Kowloon reshapes demand in Hong Kong office market

Snippet: The Swiss bank says the move will strengthen links to mainland China and Greater Bay Area clients

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/3342262/ubs-move-west-kowloon-reshapes-demand-hong-kong-office-market

[2026-02-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong home sales slide in January, but agents eye Lunar New Year ‘mini-boom’

Snippet: While deal volumes eased at the start of the year, agents point to robust new-home demand as a sign of a market bounce

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342223/hong-kong-home-sales-slide-january-agents-eye-lunar-new-year-mini-boom

[2026-02-03 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU launches probe into Chinese wind turbine maker Goldwind

Snippet: Investigation is being carried out under the bloc’s foreign subsidies regulation, a tool that is expected to be widely used this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342259/eu-launches-subsidy-probe-chinese-wind-turbine-maker-goldwind

[2026-02-03 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a regulatory change could help China’s C919 jet take on Airbus and Boeing

Snippet: Chinese regulators have opened the door to letting the C919 use narrow runways, which could boost the plane’s prospects in Southeast Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342252/china-plans-regulatory-change-help-c919-jet-compete-airbus-and-boeing

[2026-02-03 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese journalist Liu Hu detained after report scrutinising local officials

Snippet: Liu and his assistant reportedly in custody for ‘illegal business operations’ and ‘false accusations’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3342245/chinese-journalist-liu-hu-detained-sichuan-after-report-scrutinising-local-officials

[2026-02-03 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s retail sales edge up 1% in 2025 after 7.3% decline in 2024

Snippet: Census and Statistics Department says retail sales for December worth HK$35 billion, and provisionally estimated at HK$380.5 billion for 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342238/hong-kongs-retail-sales-edge-1-2025-after-73-decline-2024

[2026-02-03 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 85% of insurance claims related to Tai Po fire settled, totalling HK$510 million

Snippet: Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority says insurers have settled more than 1,000 claims related to damages caused by deadly blaze last November

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342235/85-insurance-claims-related-tai-po-fire-settled-totalling-hk510-million

[2026-02-03 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s financial powerhouse Shanghai aims for 5% growth, ‘global influence’

Snippet: Chinese megacity ranks in the world’s five most powerful metros after New York, Tokyo and Los Angeles, with a GDP of 5.67 trillion yuan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342202/chinas-financial-powerhouse-shanghai-aims-5-growth-global-influence

[2026-02-03 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s finance sector rocked by another sudden death amid overwork fears

Snippet: Shen Xianbing is the latest high-profile figure in Chinese finance to die unexpectedly, as concerns rise over stress and overwork in the industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3342225/chinas-finance-sector-rocked-another-sudden-death-amid-overwork-fears

[2026-02-03 18:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Uber enters first Asian market in years with Macau relaunch

Snippet: Riders can hail taxis in the gambling hub, or reserve limo service to and from Hong Kong, via the Uber app from Tuesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3342212/uber-enters-first-asian-market-years-macau-relaunch

[2026-02-03 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Shanghai is buying small older flats to revive its ailing housing market

Snippet: Pudong, Jing’an and Xuhui districts will lead the programme, which comes amid signs of stabilisation in the secondary market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342204/shanghai-buy-second-hand-homes-rental-housing-pilot-support-property-market

[2026-02-03 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China ties make Darwin Port a bigger test for Australia than Panama

Snippet: Legal constraints and stronger Beijing-Canberra relations among factors limiting Albanese administration’s options, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342192/china-ties-make-darwin-port-bigger-test-australia-panama-port-dispute-analysts

[2026-02-03 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dogs to be allowed in up to 1,000 Hong Kong restaurants under new scheme

Snippet: Authorities aim to submit proposal within first quarter and approve initial batch of dog permits by June

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342190/dogs-be-allowed-1000-hong-kong-eateries-first-phase-new-rules

[2026-02-03 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s food exports soar despite US tariffs, China seafood curbs

Snippet: Global appetites for green tea and beef outweighed trade barriers, pushing farm, fish and forest exports to a record US$11 billion in 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3342183/japans-food-exports-soar-despite-us-tariffs-china-seafood-curbs

[2026-02-03 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Huatai Securities to raise US$1.3 billion for overseas push

Snippet: The issuance implies potential dilution for Hong Kong–listed shareholders, with the conversion price set at a premium

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342184/chinas-huatai-securities-raise-us13-billion-fund-overseas-push

[2026-02-03 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | Hong Kong’s economic comeback is the best answer to its critics

Snippet: Readers discuss the renewed global interest in Hong Kong, and the British prime minister’s visit to China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3342086/hong-kongs-economic-comeback-best-answer-its-critics

[2026-02-03 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Sejarah Kolonial dalam Sebutan “Sepotong Es” Greenland Trump

Snippet: Pernyataan Presiden AS Donald Trump yang menyebut Greenland sebagai "piece of ice” (atau "sepotong es”) saat berpidato di World Economic Forum Davos begitu memicu kemarahan. Pasalnya, Greenland telah eksis dari lima ribu tahun lalu dan menjadi rumah bagi 56.000 penduduknya yang kebanyakan adalah keturunan Inuit.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/sepotong-es-greenland-trump/a-75772165

[2026-02-03 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s C919 is a hit at home. Will it be a ‘hard sell’ in Singapore?

Snippet: China’s C919 could be the only single-aisle jet to feature in a fly-by at this year’s Singapore Airshow, one source says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342150/chinas-c919-lift-again-singapore-airshow-bid-asean-sales

[2026-02-03 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks rise despite losses for tech firms on tax concerns

Snippet: Baidu, Kuaishou among internet stocks losing ground amid rumours regulators may adjust value-added taxes on the sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342166/hong-kong-stocks-rise-easing-geopolitical-tensions-precious-metals-gain

[2026-02-03 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese energy drink maker Eastroc’s shares debut flat in Hong Kong

Snippet: Eastroc, which raised US$1.3 billion in city’s biggest IPO so far this year, draws strong retail demand amid heightened regulatory scrutiny

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3342164/chinas-top-energy-drinks-maker-eastroc-matches-offer-price-hong-kong-debut

[2026-02-03 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong set for Lunar New Year tourism bump with 6% rise in mainland visitors

Snippet: Up to 1.4 million mainland visitors will set foot in city during holiday, according to Travel Industry Council projections

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342144/hong-kong-set-lunar-new-year-tourism-bump-6-rise-mainland-visitors

[2026-02-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Lopsided deal’: South Korean trade experts warn against US tariff pressure

Snippet: Washington’s tariff pressure is aimed at pushing Seoul to ‘move as fast as Japan’ in implementing its promised investments, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3342130/tariff-pain-looms-south-korea-after-us-talks-hit-deadlock

[2026-02-03 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | MTR’s embrace of green bonds an example for other Hong Kong firms

Snippet: While local companies have been slow to take up ESG, the MTR Corporation’s record bond issuance shows there is investor interest in supporting the environment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3342054/mtrs-embrace-green-bonds-example-other-hong-kong-firms

[2026-02-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s expat pilots arrived on a red carpet – now, they’re taking a red-eye out

Snippet: Well-paid foreign pilots once flocked to Chinese airlines – but winds have shifted as domestic talent steps up and airlines limit fleet expansions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342101/chinas-expat-pilots-arrived-red-carpet-now-theyre-taking-red-eye-out

[2026-02-03 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Why China and Europe should care about Central Asia’s water crisis

Snippet: Central Asian rivers shape Eurasian trade flows, affect global food markets and contribute to geopolitical instability across the region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3341896/why-china-and-europe-should-care-about-central-asias-water-crisis

[2026-02-03 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: College of Chemical Sciences holds 21st convocation - DailyNews

Snippet: The 21st Convocation of the College of Chemical Sciences (CCS), Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, was held on February 23, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). The ceremony marked an important milestone in the academic journey of the graduating students.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/business/944262/college-of-chemical-sciences-holds-21st-convocation/

[2026-02-03 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump lifts Russia-related oil tariffs on India under new trade deal

Snippet: Under the pact, India’s tariffs have been reduced from 50 per cent to 18 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3342155/trump-lifts-russia-related-oil-tariffs-india-under-new-trade-deal

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s brain gain: overseas grads plug into domestic frontiers, powering future

Snippet: Record jump in returnees seen reflecting confidence in some domestic opportunities, particularly in areas such as AI, advanced manufacturing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342123/more-overseas-chinese-grads-return-brain-gain-powers-future-home-grown-frontiers

[2026-02-03 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Red packet rumble: will Tencent’s cash giveaway work again in crowded AI market?

Snippet: Analysts say strong competition from ByteDance, DeepSeek, Ant Group and Alibaba may prevent Tencent’s Yuanbao from repeating WeChat glory

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3342111/red-packet-rumble-will-tencents-cash-giveaway-work-again-crowded-ai-market

[2026-02-03 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong crypto investors stay cautious but upbeat as bitcoin sell-off deepens

Snippet: Bitcoin’s steep pullback has rattled global crypto markets, but in Hong Kong clearer rules on stablecoins are underpinning confidence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342126/hong-kong-crypto-investors-stay-cautious-upbeat-bitcoin-sell-deepens

[2026-02-03 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pushes to shore up government finances with tax rises on several sectors

Snippet: Beijing targets tax incentives in telecoms and other industries after seeing fiscal revenue drop sharply in late 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342098/china-pushes-shore-government-finances-tax-rises-several-sectors

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU-India deal, Huawei woes, Europe on the menu? 7 global relations reads

Snippet: From ‘mother of all trade deals’ to end of the rules-based world order, seven highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in January 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341906/huawei-woes-canada-china-ev-deal-europe-menu-7-global-relations-reads

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong business confidence hits 2-year high, survey finds

Snippet: Renewed optimism emerges among the city’s corporate sector regarding prospects for the next 12 months amid easing geopolitical tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342138/hong-kong-business-confidence-hits-2-year-high-survey-finds

[2026-02-02 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore aims for stars with its new space agency, in a boost for Asia-Pacific

Snippet: By launching a national space agency, Singapore aims to scale its satellite capabilities and lead the Asia-Pacific in space sustainability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3342133/singapore-launch-national-space-agency-capture-piece-us18-trillion-global-market

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong IPO boom strains sponsors as regulator steps in over poor applications

Snippet: SFC warns over deal-chasing, staff shortages and unchecked use of AI undermining IPO preparations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342118/hong-kong-ipo-boom-strains-sponsors-regulator-steps-over-poor-applications

[2026-02-02 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to set up high-level team to plan Apec finance ministers’ meeting

Snippet: Financial services chief says about 500 delegates are expected to attend conference, the first to be held in Hong Kong, in October

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342110/government-proposes-planning-team-apec-finance-ministers-meeting-hong-kong

[2026-02-02 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Silver bullet: New Oriental strategy pivots to China’s silver economy

Snippet: China’s leading private education firm tests new growth paths, amid demographic shifts and softer demand for US-bound study

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342108/silver-bullet-new-oriental-pivots-late-age-learners-china-ages

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Stern rebuke: China shrugs off 2025 US threats to anchor shipbuilding dominance

Snippet: Despite a market share dip, Chinese yards extend their commanding lead in key indicators, as high exports and lengthy backlogs signal resilience despite rivals’ gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342091/china-navigates-us-threats-anchor-global-shipbuilding-dominance-2025

[2026-02-02 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Agency defends South Korean star Kim Seon-ho over tax evasion claims

Snippet: Kim is accused of running a one-man family company to inflate corporate expenses and potentially reduce tax liabilities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3342097/kim-seon-hos-agency-denies-south-korean-actor-set-shell-firm-evade-taxes

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba’s Qwen ramps up AI app race with Spring Festival giveaway blitz

Snippet: Alibaba unveils US$432 million campaign to push mass-market adoption of its AI as rivalry with Tencent, Baidu and ByteDance intensifies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3342085/alibabas-qwen-ramps-ai-app-race-spring-festival-giveaway-blitz

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese gold, silver investors face gut check amid volatility, fund suspensions

Snippet: Some retreat to the sidelines as another fund suspends new investments and futures plunge, while others remain determined to buy the dip

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3342079/gut-check-time-how-chinese-gold-and-silver-investors-assess-metals-volatility