Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-01-29 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Concerns over fiscal policy and transparency sparked a sell-off, as Indonesian stocks plunged 8 per cent in just two days
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[2026-01-29 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Leaders of a Canadian group seeking the secession of the oil-rich province of Alberta have met members of the administration of US President Donald Trump at least three times since last April, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
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[2026-01-29 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rising geopolitical tensions and shifting monetary policy expectations are reinforcing gold’s investment role
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[2026-01-29 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s central government unveils plans for policy to reduce industrial labour pains caused by widespread use of artificial intelligence
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[2026-01-29 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: More than 1,000 exhibitors at Hong Kong Pet Show, with global pet economy on track to hit US$134.46 billion this year amid sustained growth
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[2026-01-29 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.
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[2026-01-29 21:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: Leaders in the Colorado marijuana industry have complained in recent years that intoxicating products derived from hemp are endangering consumers and creating unfair competition, threatening to upend the first regulated recreational marijuana market in the United States.
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[2026-01-29 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bus driver licenses for people in their 20s and 30s rose 43 per cent in three years, driven by better pay, job security, and changing attitudes
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[2026-01-29 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Electric vehicles, critical minerals and chips have become flashpoints in the relationship, survey shows
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[2026-01-29 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: PricewaterhouseCoopers survey finds half of Hong Kong workers use gen AI infrequently at work compared with 34 per cent for Asia-Pacific region
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[2026-01-29 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Environment minister reveals possible timeline for approval of city’s first dog-friendly restaurants under ‘pet economy’ push
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[2026-01-29 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As recognised by Canada, the fracturing of the global economy is in full swing. Policymakers and businesses should expect it to continue
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[2026-01-29 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some Chinese funds halt subscriptions as uncertainty fuels volatility in the metals market, while Hong Kong’s first gold exchange-traded fund surges on its debut
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[2026-01-29 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From personal foibles to that particular look or ability to charm, the business success of global moguls can rest on setting a narrative
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[2026-01-29 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: India is the fastest growing large economy in the world and to a great extent that growth is being fuelled by coal. At the same time, India's air pollution is among the worst in the world and has a measurable impact upon life expectancy. The developed world has gone a long way towards phasing coal out of its energy mix but for India, that is a much more complicated task
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[2026-01-29 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese platform JWR faced a liquidity crisis as investors rushed to cash in on surging gold prices, leaving customers billions of yuan out of pocket
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[2026-01-29 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US limits on ASML’s China trade continue to define the company’s growth pattern, with overall sales up despite China revenues falling
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[2026-01-29 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Muyuan Foods, Shenzhen Han’s and Distinct Healthcare started taking orders for their Hong Kong listings on Thursday
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[2026-01-29 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The arrest of a leader of Japan’s largest tokuryu has put the spotlight on how the gangs are edging out the yakuza and worrying the police
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[2026-01-29 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Zijin, CNOOC, PetroChina, Longfor and China Overseas Land lift Hang Seng Index from early slump
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[2026-01-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Second-generation boss of 34-year-old eatery says closure not due to financial strain but that he wants to join and improve food supply sector
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[2026-01-29 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Webb’s website reported on suspicious corporate wrongdoings under an open system that improved city’s governance and exercise of the rule of law
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[2026-01-29 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The development raises the question: what happens when Hong Kong’s most enduring financial symbols outlive their origins?
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[2026-01-29 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Delegation promotes resort development – the UAE’s first casino project – to be operated under the brand of Hong Kong-listed Wynn Resorts
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[2026-01-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s two largest cities are outpacing national growth rates, each generating gross domestic products equal to a small European country
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[2026-01-29 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With its affordable soft serve and boba, bubble tea megachain Mixue has opened its first US store opposite Hollywood’s Walk of Fame
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[2026-01-29 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts see the first US rate cut in June, with a falling Hong Kong interbank rate set to bring relief to borrowers
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[2026-01-29 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Janashakthi Life, a subsidiary of JXG Janashakthi Group, through its ‘Shilpashakthi’ initiative, has reinforced its commitment to educational excellence with the completion of its Year 5 Scholarship Seminars.
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[2026-01-29 06:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US president had been pushing for cuts at the central bank’s first policy gathering this year
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[2026-01-29 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AI and Big Tech earnings propel the surge, as rate cut expectations boost market confidence despite earlier jitters
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[2026-01-29 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Danish territory boasts vast critical mineral deposits – but mining and processing them extremely challenging, analyst says
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[2026-01-29 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Weak domestic demand, shrinking confidence in the property market and a declining fertility rate fuel caution among investors in China’s major hubs
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[2026-01-29 00:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Thai conglomerate expected to join a group of cornerstone investors in a deal that could raise about US$1.5 billion
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[2026-01-28 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The sale follows a series of sizeable office transactions and a pickup in leasing, as investors reassess opportunities in Hong Kong
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