Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-01-28 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China sees a spike in orders from across the globe for footy-themed flags, scarves and wristbands but overall economic outlook is still weak
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[2026-01-28 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prime Minister Jotham Napat calls visit ‘pivotal moment’ for bilateral relations, as delegation meets senior officials, including Chief Executive John Lee
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[2026-01-28 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The emirate aims to more than double tourist arrivals by 2030 and is pitching opportunities in property, green and digital projects.
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[2026-01-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sprightly centenarians with opposite tastes, different daily routines raise large family; find happiness by minding their own business
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[2026-01-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: An Oklahoma state senator has introduced legislation to strengthen regulations on how oilfield wastewater is injected underground following an investigation by The Frontier and ProPublica.
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[2026-01-28 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shares of Labubu toymaker Pop Mart jumped after the Chinese firm unveiled plans to open more than 20 new stores in the US this year
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[2026-01-28 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Exchange Fund’s full-year earnings jumped 51 per cent to HK$331 billion (US$42 billion), from HK$218.8 billion in 2024
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[2026-01-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Brussels diversifies away from China and US risks, while the pact makes India a more attractive place for European firms to sell vehicles and fuel growth
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[2026-01-28 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: LVMH saw its sales in China rise in the second half of 2025, as the vast Chinese luxury market shows signs of recovery
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[2026-01-28 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-28 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The property market has turned a corner, buoyed by rate cuts, stock gains and talent schemes, analysts say
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[2026-01-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedJanuary 28 2026
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[2026-01-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedJanuary 28 2026
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[2026-01-28 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Executives are urging a measured approach as Chinese firms turn to global markets amid intensifying competition at home
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[2026-01-28 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Busy Ming Group, China’s largest snack and drinks retailer, gains 69 per cent on its Hong Kong debut
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[2026-01-28 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid rising protectionism and increased pushback in advanced economies, Beijing is strategically recalibrating its investments abroad
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[2026-01-28 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Speculation was growing that Beijing would relax a ban on for-profit tutoring to boost the economy. Then a firm was hit with a US$9.7 million penalty
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[2026-01-28 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-01-28 10:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Travel operators say business has so far remained resilient, with strong demand from other parts of Asia, Europe and the US
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[2026-01-28 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tangible progress, including a gold trading deal with Shanghai, on display at the Asian Financial Forum shows the city is far from losing its edge
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[2026-01-28 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon conducted the Orientation Programme for the new intake on January 25, at its Malabe Campus.
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[2026-01-28 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tourism Board says procession of 12 floats will feature dozens of performing groups, expects event to draw 100,000 people
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[2026-01-28 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tourism chief Rosanna Law says government open to expanding Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon capacity or turning it into two-day event
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[2026-01-28 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As US president courts rural voters before midterms, growers fear Beijing may retaliate against Trump policies by curbing purchases again
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[2026-01-28 00:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In WhatsApp group chat screen grabs seen by the Post, Choy So-yuk accuses Regina Ip of double standards in defending Judy Chan over alleged traffic offence
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[2026-01-28 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing has renewed its focus on boosting domestic demand in recent months, but households are cutting debt at fastest pace in years
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[2026-01-27 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The findings show how European firms must maintain a delicate balancing act between China’s tight security and focus on self-reliance
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[2026-01-27 22:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: David Perdue gives closed-door speech to business leaders on first Hong Kong visit since taking over as American envoy to Beijing
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[2026-01-27 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City’s trade to be supported by sustained global growth, improved ties with new markets and strong demand for AI products, authorities say
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[2026-01-27 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Both sides are ‘set to benefit’ from the deal that analysts say will underscore broader shifts under way in the global order
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[2026-01-27 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The surge in luxury home deals comes amid a recovery in Hong Kong’s residential property segment
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[2026-01-27 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: The powerful owners of a payday lending company faced a crisis in March 2021 when their other business, a now-defunct sports gambling operation, was under investigation by Tennessee regulators.
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[2026-01-27 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet has approved the invitation of investment proposals through an international competitive procurement process for a tourist attraction project on land adjacent to Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya.
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[2026-01-27 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Intercity lines face stricter break-even rules, as the central government cracks down on ‘back-door’ metro projects and looks to curb redundant infrastructure spending
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[2026-01-27 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Review | No Other Choice: Park Chan-wook takes on corporate culture in dark comedyLee Byung-hun stars in this Korean black comedy as a family man who is laid off after 25 years and goes on a desperate quest for a job.
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[2026-01-27 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Review | No Other Choice: Park Chan-wook takes on corporate culture in dark comedyLee Byung-hun stars in this Korean black comedy as a family man who is laid off after 25 years and goes on a desperate quest for a job.
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[2026-01-27 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Review | No Other Choice: Park Chan-wook takes on corporate culture in dark comedyLee Byung-hun stars in this Korean black comedy as a family man who is laid off after 25 years and goes on a desperate quest for a job.
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