Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-31 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With more countries joining the visa exemption list and more points of entry for other passport holders, travel to China has never been easier
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[2026-01-31 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Economic confidence among high-net-worth individuals has declined for fourth year in a row to lowest level since 2012, Hurun report shows
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[2026-01-31 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A lower house election victory would give flight to Prime Minister Takaichi’s fiscal expansionism – and introduce upheaval far beyond Japan
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[2026-01-31 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-31 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Domestic A-share companies in the sector are forecast to achieve substantial growth in their 2025 results, according to Donghai Securities
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[2026-01-31 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief also says city outperformed economic forecasts last year, thanks to strong exports to Southeast Asia
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[2026-01-31 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The official purchasing managers’ index drops to 49.3 in January, from 50.1 in December
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[2026-01-31 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In India, the premium water segment accounts for 8 per cent of the bottled water market last year compared to just 1 per cent in 2021
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[2026-01-31 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ukiha no Takara, or Ukiha’s Treasure, in Fukuoka draws on cooking, hospitality and fashion skills accumulated over decades
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[2026-01-31 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the use of Chinese stylistic elements in fashion, a Malaysian corruption trial, and a new trade pact
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[2026-01-31 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China has ‘already proposed some projects’ in Nepal, as it looks to tap the country’s huge hydropower resources and sell power to India
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[2026-01-31 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Eye-watering DRAM prices are bad news for consumers and smartphone brands, but present an opportunity for Chinese firms led by CXMT and YMTC
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[2026-01-31 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With the economy struggling and corruption rife, Thai voters will look to the February 8 election as a chance to turn the country around
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[2026-01-31 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Fifth-generation beef farmer Robert Mackenzie is counting the cost of China's new trade tariffs. Source: SBS / Sandra Fulloon
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[2026-01-31 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some of the blueprints were meant to give Google an edge over Amazon and Microsoft and to reduce Google’s reliance on Nvidia chips
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[2026-01-31 08:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The United Nations is at risk of running out of cash as unpaid dues and funding shortfalls by member states threaten to disrupt key operations, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned.
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[2026-01-31 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Présidents, ministres, directeurs d'institutions et grands commerçants se sont succédé à la tribune du Kempinski d'Accra, au Ghana, pour le Sommet africain du commerce. Hier et aujourd'hui [30.01.2026}, les conversations ont tourné autour des grands secteurs industriels du continent, des minéraux d'extraction aux produits pharmaceutiques.
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[2026-01-31 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The reopening is part of phase two of the US ceasefire. Previously, it was Gaza’s main crossing for people and trade with Egypt
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[2026-01-30 23:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: बांग्लादेश में फिलहाल पचासों कपड़ा मिलें बंद हैं और हजारों लोग बेरोजगार हैं. अब इस समझौते के कारण पूरे उद्योग का भविष्य अनिश्चित हो गया है. देश के मिल मालिकों ने भारत से धागों का ड्यूटी फ्री आयात तत्काल बंद करने, बिजली और गैस में सब्सिडी देने और बैंकों की ब्याज दर घटाने के अलावा कई नीतिगत बदलाव करने की मांग उठाई है.
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[2026-01-30 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The adverse impact of pollution could lead to significant health and economic costs for India if left unchecked
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[2026-01-30 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The nomination comes as economic issues – from tariffs to affordability – dominate the policy agenda ahead of the November midterm elections
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[2026-01-30 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The British leader’s trip has so far yielded tariff cuts and agreements on trade and investment
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[2026-01-30 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong developer says property segment recovery will be slow, but sees mainland retail and consumption offering the clearest upside
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[2026-01-30 22:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Presiden RI Prabowo Subianto menyampaikan pidato sebagai pembicara di World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026, Davos, Swiss.
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[2026-01-30 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Guangdong has been China’s biggest regional economy for nearly four decades. But its crown is now slipping as the eastern Jiangsu catches up fast
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[2026-01-30 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Advance figures also show GDP in fourth quarter of 2025 grew by 3.8 per cent year on year
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[2026-01-30 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-30 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Betting markets show shiny odds for a former governor, with a prominent asset manager trailing a distant second as the announcement looms
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[2026-01-30 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The bank’s mobile app and in-person services at several branches were unavailable for up to several hours for some customers during the outage
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[2026-01-30 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Washington says it could still designate Beijing in future if evidence found that it limits currency’s strength
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[2026-01-30 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Serial ‘loser’ in business undergoes a reputational rejuvenation; is hailed as a ‘philanthropist’ after helping treat kids with birth defects.
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[2026-01-30 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Tesla diversifies into humanoid robots and self-driving cars, its Chinese competitors are also moving into flying cars, robots and chips
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[2026-01-30 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ashley Alder, chairman of the Financial Conduct Authority, joins the British delegation, with UK-China links high on the agenda
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[2026-01-30 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Younger consumers’ preference for healthier, low-alcohol beverages has contributed to shrinking of Chinese market
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[2026-01-30 13:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite the setback, the Hang Seng Index is set for its best monthly performance since September 2025
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[2026-01-30 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedJanuary 30 2026
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[2026-01-30 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Here’s what Standard Chartered’s 2026 market outlook has to say about AI-led equity optimism, income strategies and portfolio construction
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[2026-01-30 09:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Venezuela’s reform will enable additional foreign investment in the energy sector, a move expected to benefit the United States in particular
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[2026-01-30 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s ambition to move up the value chain could see it becoming a major exporter of digital services, AI to global high-end providers
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[2026-01-30 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Even as the US overhauls world trade norms, China’s quiet but influential role in redefining globalisation is impossible to ignore
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[2026-01-30 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: Six senators accused Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche this week of having a conflict of interest when he shut down investigations into crypto companies, dealers and exchanges and eliminated an enforcement team dedicated to looking for crypto-related fraud and money-laundering schemes.
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[2026-01-30 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LB Finance PLC has secured USD 45 million in strategic funding from two leading Switzerland-based impact investors, responsAbility Investments AG and BlueOrchard Finance Ltd. This landmark transaction represents a significant milestone in LB Finance’s growth trajectory and reinforces international confidence in the Company’s long-term vision and resilience.
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[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Asia Asset Finance PLC has reinforced its people-centric ethos through a special customer appreciation initiative, reaffirming its commitment to trust-based, long-term partnerships.
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[2026-01-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The much-anticipated HiddenSecrets Boutique Hotel opened its doors on January 24 and poised to become a favourite among travellers seeking an unforgettable experience in Dambulla, as accommodations will be opened for guests from February 1.
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[2026-01-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) of Parliament held discussions on issues related to the gem and jewellery industry.
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[2026-01-30 03:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Debt-laden Hong Kong developer confirms in exchange filing that parent Chow Tai Fook Enterprises has been approached by investors
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[2026-01-30 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Flights from city to Japan remain unaffected while weaker currency is attracting Hongkongers to the popular destination
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[2026-01-29 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But project’s launch depends on availability of a separate plot for recycling fuselages
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[2026-01-29 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The drug maker says the funding will expand medicines production and research capabilities, as London and Beijing seek to rebuild momentum
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[2026-01-29 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With liquor stocks viewed as a barometer of real estate-linked business activity, the rally reflects renewed hopes for the property sector
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