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
Title: Here are 5 ways to enter China without a visa – by land, sea or air
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341857/here-are-5-ways-enter-china-without-visa-land-sea-or-air
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[2026-01-31 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s rich cut high-end spending by 5% as economic confidence hits 14-year low
Snippet: Economic confidence among high-net-worth individuals has declined for fourth year in a row to lowest level since 2012, Hurun report shows
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341939/chinas-rich-cut-high-end-spending-5-economic-confidence-hits-14-year-low
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[2026-01-31 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Macroscope | Could Japan stop being the ballast of the bond market?
Snippet: A lower house election victory would give flight to Prime Minister Takaichi’s fiscal expansionism – and introduce upheaval far beyond Japan
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3341741/how-one-election-japan-could-upend-bond-markets-and-global-finance
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[2026-01-31 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Japan's costly new business visa prices out real entrepreneurs - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/japans-costly-new-business-visa-prices-out-real-entrepreneurs/
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[2026-01-31 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Profits rise for China’s semiconductor firms on AI boom, tech self-reliance push
Snippet: Domestic A-share companies in the sector are forecast to achieve substantial growth in their 2025 results, according to Donghai Securities
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3341834/chinas-semiconductor-firms-post-hefty-2025-profits-amid-ai-boom-tech-self-reliance-drive
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[2026-01-31 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong must keep cash buffer amid complicated geopolitics: Paul Chan
Snippet: Finance chief also says city outperformed economic forecasts last year, thanks to strong exports to Southeast Asia
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341926/hong-kong-must-keep-cash-buffer-amid-complicated-geopolitics-paul-chan
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[2026-01-31 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s factory activity contracts in January on weak domestic demand
Snippet: The official purchasing managers’ index drops to 49.3 in January, from 50.1 in December
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341925/chinas-factory-activity-contracts-january-weak-domestic-demand
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[2026-01-31 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Luxury water makes a splash in India as status symbol
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3341923/indias-rich-splash-out-luxury-water-becomes-latest-status-symbol
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[2026-01-31 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japanese start-up puts elderly women at heart of local economy
Snippet: Ukiha no Takara, or Ukiha’s Treasure, in Fukuoka draws on cooking, hospitality and fashion skills accumulated over decades
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341922/japanese-grannies-are-back-business-start-where-age-just-number
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[2026-01-31 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Letters | Don’t be too quick to call brands out on cultural appropriation
Snippet: Readers discuss the use of Chinese stylistic elements in fashion, a Malaysian corruption trial, and a new trade pact
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3341782/dont-be-too-quick-call-brands-out-cultural-appropriation
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[2026-01-31 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China to step up investment in Nepal’s hydropower sector: Nepalese official
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341838/china-step-investment-nepals-hydropower-sector-nepalese-official
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[2026-01-31 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese firms set for market growth as the global memory super cycle heats up
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3341762/how-hair-raising-prices-memory-chips-could-take-chinas-top-makers-new-heights
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[2026-01-31 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Critical point’: can Thailand election pave way for national reset?
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3341880/thailand-election-looms-voters-seek-national-reset-end-decade-decline
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[2026-01-31 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: SBS News
Title: The $1 billion problem facing Aussie farmers like Robert
Snippet: Fifth-generation beef farmer Robert Mackenzie is counting the cost of China's new trade tariffs. Source: SBS / Sandra Fulloon
Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/small-business-secrets/article/the-1-billion-problem-facing-aussie-farmers-like-robert/kuobylh9v
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[2026-01-31 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Ding Linwei convicted of stealing Google AI secrets for Chinese companies
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341909/ex-google-engineer-ding-linwei-convicted-stealing-ai-secrets-chinese-companies
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[2026-01-31 08:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Title: READ MORE: UN at risk of ‘imminent financial collapse’ – secretary general
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.
Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/631792-un-financial-crisis-funding/
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[2026-01-31 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Africa Trade Summit d'Accra et industrialisation en Afrique
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.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/fr/fatou-haidara-onudia-africa-trade-summit-industrialisation-de-lafrique/a-75732509
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[2026-01-31 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Israel offers ‘limited’ Rafah reopening after nearly 2-year Gaza border shutdown
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3341879/israel-signals-limited-rafah-reopening-sunday-after-nearly-2-year-gaza-border-shutdown
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[2026-01-30 23:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: भारत‑ईयू समझौते से गहराया बांग्लादेश के कपड़ा उद्योग का संकट
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.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/eu-trade-deal-to-narrow-indias-textile-gap-with-bangladesh/a-75730153
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[2026-01-30 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why India should tackle pollution more urgently than tariffs
Snippet: The adverse impact of pollution could lead to significant health and economic costs for India if left unchecked
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3341869/why-india-should-tackle-pollution-more-urgently-tariffs
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[2026-01-30 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Trump picks former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to chair US central bank
Snippet: The nomination comes as economic issues – from tariffs to affordability – dominate the policy agenda ahead of the November midterm elections
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3341870/trump-picks-former-federal-reserve-official-kevin-warsh-chair-us-central-bank
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[2026-01-30 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: What has UK PM Starmer achieved in China – and what next for Sino-British ties?
Snippet: The British leader’s trip has so far yielded tariff cuts and agreements on trade and investment
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341866/uk-pm-starmer-leaves-china-what-did-he-achieve-and-what-next-sino-british-ties
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[2026-01-30 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hang Lung flags ‘tough slog’ for property, looks to mainland malls for growth
Snippet: Hong Kong developer says property segment recovery will be slow, but sees mainland retail and consumption offering the clearest upside
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341858/hang-lung-flags-tough-slog-property-it-looks-mainland-malls-growth
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[2026-01-30 22:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Cek Fakta: Dari Ratusan Negara, Indonesia Paling Bahagia?
Snippet: Presiden RI Prabowo Subianto menyampaikan pidato sebagai pembicara di World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026, Davos, Swiss.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/indonesia-paling-bahagia/a-75726378
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[2026-01-30 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Historic shift? Why Guangdong could lose its status as China’s No 1 economy
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341835/jiangsu-vs-guangdong-why-battle-be-chinas-no-1-economy-heating
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[2026-01-30 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong economy grows 3.5% in 2025, beating earlier forecasts
Snippet: Advance figures also show GDP in fourth quarter of 2025 grew by 3.8 per cent year on year
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341833/hong-kong-economy-grows-35-2025-beating-earlier-forecasts
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[2026-01-30 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Pakistan's sharply shrinking economic sovereignty - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/pakistans-sharply-shrinking-economic-sovereignty/
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[2026-01-30 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Before Trump’s Fed pick, a new clear favourite emerges for chair
Snippet: Betting markets show shiny odds for a former governor, with a prominent asset manager trailing a distant second as the announcement looms
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341813/trumps-fed-pick-new-clear-favourite-emerges-chair-race-succeed-powell
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[2026-01-30 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: HSBC suffers temporary system shutdown, stopping services in Hong Kong
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3341805/hsbc-suffers-system-shutdown-stopping-services-hong-kong
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[2026-01-30 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US presses China to let yuan strengthen – but avoids controversial label
Snippet: Washington says it could still designate Beijing in future if evidence found that it limits currency’s strength
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341801/us-presses-china-let-yuan-strengthen-avoids-currency-manipulator-label
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[2026-01-30 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Profile | Li Yapeng, ex-husband of Cantopop queen, goes from ‘greasy uncle’ to ‘hero’ after funding appeal
Snippet: Serial ‘loser’ in business undergoes a reputational rejuvenation; is hailed as a ‘philanthropist’ after helping treat kids with birth defects.
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3340840/li-yapeng-ex-husband-cantopop-queen-goes-greasy-uncle-hero-after-funding-appeal
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[2026-01-30 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How Tesla’s AI shift is prompting Chinese rivals to expand tech offerings
Snippet: As Tesla diversifies into humanoid robots and self-driving cars, its Chinese competitors are also moving into flying cars, robots and chips
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341771/how-teslas-ai-shift-prompting-chinese-wannabes-expand-tech-offerings
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[2026-01-30 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Exclusive | UK and China weigh cross-border asset-management scheme to deepen market ties
Snippet: Ashley Alder, chairman of the Financial Conduct Authority, joins the British delegation, with UK-China links high on the agenda
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3341772/uk-and-china-weigh-cross-border-asset-management-scheme-deepen-market-ties
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[2026-01-30 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How changing tastes in China are hitting Australia’s wine exports
Snippet: Younger consumers’ preference for healthier, low-alcohol beverages has contributed to shrinking of Chinese market
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341760/how-changing-tastes-china-are-hitting-australias-wine-exports
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[2026-01-30 13:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong stocks end 7-day rally as investors resort to profit-taking
Snippet: Despite the setback, the Hang Seng Index is set for its best monthly performance since September 2025
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341753/hong-kong-stocks-end-7-day-rally-investors-resort-profit-taking
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[2026-01-30 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Title: School IB economics: Eurozone inflation falls to 2% in December
Snippet: PublishedJanuary 30 2026
Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/e4a3a626-869d-44fd-a9e7-3489a61a0525
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[2026-01-30 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Clarity offered as uncertainty persists: Standard Chartered Hong Kong Unveils Global Market Outlook and Local Insights
Snippet: Here’s what Standard Chartered’s 2026 market outlook has to say about AI-led equity optimism, income strategies and portfolio construction
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/2026-wealth-diversify-smart/article/3341608/clarity-offered-uncertainty-persists-standard-chartered-hong-kong-unveils-global-market-outlook-and
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[2026-01-30 09:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Venezuela approves oil industry overhaul as US eases some sanctions
Snippet: Venezuela’s reform will enable additional foreign investment in the energy sector, a move expected to benefit the United States in particular
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3341748/venezuela-opens-oil-industry-private-investment-line-us-demands
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[2026-01-30 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Can China’s AI strategy challenge India’s reign as ‘office of the world’?
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341689/how-chinas-tech-prowess-could-help-it-overtake-india-office-world
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[2026-01-30 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | How the world can design a new trade architecture
Snippet: Even as the US overhauls world trade norms, China’s quiet but influential role in redefining globalisation is impossible to ignore
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3341496/trumps-tariffs-reveal-hidden-fault-lines-global-trade
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[2026-01-30 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Title: Six Senators Accuse Deputy Attorney General of “Glaring” Crypto Conflict, Cite ProPublica Investigation
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.
Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/todd-blanche-crypto-conflict-senator-letter
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[2026-01-30 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: LB Finance secures USD 45 Mn in strategic foreign funding - DailyNews
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.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/business/942473/lb-finance-secures-usd-45-mn-in-strategic-foreign-funding/
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[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Asia Asset Finance strengthens customer trust - DailyNews
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.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/business/942376/asia-asset-finance-strengthens-customer-trust/
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[2026-01-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Title: HiddenSecrets Dambulla opens for tourists from February 1 - DailyNews
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.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/business/942405/hiddensecrets-dambulla-opens-for-tourists-from-february-1/
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[2026-01-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: COPF focuses on gem and jewellery industry issues - DailyNews
Snippet: The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) of Parliament held discussions on issues related to the gem and jewellery industry.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/942704/copf-focuses-on-gem-and-jewellery-industry-issues/
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[2026-01-30 03:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: NWD shares jump after market views likely stake sale as positive
Snippet: Debt-laden Hong Kong developer confirms in exchange filing that parent Chow Tai Fook Enterprises has been approached by investors
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341740/nwd-says-parent-approached-investors-after-report-links-blackstone-stake-sale
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[2026-01-30 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong travellers continue to favour Japan despite geopolitical tensions
Snippet: Flights from city to Japan remain unaffected while weaker currency is attracting Hongkongers to the popular destination
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341731/hong-kong-travellers-continue-favour-japan-despite-geopolitical-tensions
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[2026-01-29 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong firm, Elior Group sign deal to set up aircraft dismantling centre
Snippet: But project’s launch depends on availability of a separate plot for recycling fuselages
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341728/hong-kong-firm-and-elior-group-ink-deal-set-aircraft-dismantling-centre
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[2026-01-29 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: AstraZeneca unveils US$15 billion China investment as Starmer visits Beijing
Snippet: The drug maker says the funding will expand medicines production and research capabilities, as London and Beijing seek to rebuild momentum
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3341725/astrazeneca-unveils-us15-billion-china-investment-plan-starmer-visits-beijing
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[2026-01-29 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Spirits rise as baijiu shares rally on Lunar New Year demand
Snippet: With liquor stocks viewed as a barometer of real estate-linked business activity, the rally reflects renewed hopes for the property sector
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341718/spirits-rise-baijiu-shares-rally-lunar-new-year-demand
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