Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-01-27 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trump’s message appears more focused on pushing through the US-South Korean trade bill than on permanently raising tariffs, analysts say
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[2026-01-27 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former Portuguese prime minister says Beijing is ‘scoring more points’ in a ‘volatile’ world through economic growth, diplomatic victories
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[2026-01-27 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City can unlock opportunities providing capital for companies and Belt and Road Initiative infrastructure projects, advisory council says
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[2026-01-27 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Classic street foods take the spotlight as K-pop star samples local favourites throughout the group’s world tour finale at Kai Tak Stadium
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[2026-01-27 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-27 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: Johannes Stroebel and Tiffany Yong
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[2026-01-27 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trade and the economy to top British prime minister’s agenda as London navigates ‘re-engagement’ with Beijing, analysts say
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[2026-01-27 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s largest sportswear firm is acquiring 29 per cent to become Puma’s biggest shareholder while strengthening its global expansion
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[2026-01-27 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Acquisition follows Canadian leader Carney’s visit to China after years of diplomatic and investment friction
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[2026-01-27 13:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Profit at China’s industrial firms rose 5.3 per cent year on year in December, versus a drop of more than 13 per cent in November
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[2026-01-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Hong Kong and Shanghai deepen cooperation in the gold market, officials are hailing the agreement as ‘the dawn of a new chapter’
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[2026-01-27 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Why some China schools require pupils to return empty milk boxes for their welfareA request by primary schools in China that pupils hand back their empty milk cartons has led to the creation of a thriving second-hand market in the containers.
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[2026-01-27 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Guangzhou-based EV maker targets more than 90,000 overseas deliveries this year amid fierce competition at home
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[2026-01-27 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hotel and retail industry leaders say authorities should explore more cultural tie-ups to promote the Hong Kong brand, heritage
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[2026-01-27 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Guangdong province, an industrial behemoth hit by property and global headwinds, shifts focus in a strategic pivot amid national reforms
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[2026-01-27 10:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: South Korea’s tariffs had declined to 15 per cent but will jump back up to 25 per cent if the US president stays true to his word
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[2026-01-27 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Italian government is moving to limit Sinochem’s influence over Pirelli in a bid to ease the tyre maker’s US expansion
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[2026-01-27 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The EU, which suspended the deal in protest against Trump’s demand to take over Greenland, has put off a decision until next week
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[2026-01-27 05:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Canada’s prime minister calls Donald Trump a ‘strong negotiator’ ahead of high-stakes USMCA talks
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[2026-01-27 02:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: फाइनेंस और इकोनॉमी की दुनिया की पड़ताल अविनाश द्विवेदी के साथ. अर्थव्यवस्था की हालत, मार्केट ट्रेंड्स से लेकर स्टार्टअप के सीक्रेट तक, हर एपिसोड में आपको मिलेंगे काम के आइडिया और एक्सपर्ट की राय, ताकि आप हमेशा आगे रहें.
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[2026-01-27 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The vast waterway in China’s southern Guangxi region is set to open before the end of 2026, according to state media reports
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[2026-01-26 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ministry of Commerce unveils new resource to help companies navigate the dos and don’ts of complex international markets, and policies will be rolled out appropriately
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[2026-01-26 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A potential defence partnership agreement between India and the UAE has fuelled speculation of more rival blocs emerging in the region
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[2026-01-26 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bankers from HSBC, Hang Seng Bank and ICBC Asia tout technology innovation to ease pain points for trade-finance clients
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[2026-01-26 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Yen hits two-month high amid fears US and Japan will intervene to prop up the currency ahead of Japan’s election next month
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[2026-01-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Chinese leader says emerging technologies bring huge opportunities, while warning officials against blind investment
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[2026-01-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two companies launch digital red packet campaigns following tie-up moves by ByteDance and Alibaba with CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala
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[2026-01-26 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Longest Lunar New Year holiday ever will provide a tailwind, but growth could falter without more supportive measures, analysts say
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[2026-01-26 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-26 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New president says private capital and international cooperation essential to funding infrastructure projects across continent
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[2026-01-26 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shanghai-listed firm is selling 40.9 million shares for HK$248 each, which would give it a market cap of about US$21 billion
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[2026-01-26 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: PBOC to increase yuan facility to US$28.68 billion and issue more sovereign yuan bonds to enhance city’s role as yuan hub, official says
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[2026-01-26 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Most new mortgages, many corporate loans are based on interbank rates, which will continue to fall, monetary authority’s deputy chief says
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[2026-01-26 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Outperformance so far this year shows the theme remains a boon for investors in a challenging environment, analysts say
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[2026-01-26 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: South Korea generated about US$21 million, or 11.4 per cent of Gemini’s cumulative revenue on Apple’s app store – second only to the US
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[2026-01-26 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Gold crosses US$5,000 for the first time amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty and growing investor aversion to major currencies
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[2026-01-26 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With 8 of the 15 planes made last year delivered to customers in November and December, a source said supply chain snags seem to be diminishing
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[2026-01-26 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: John Lee highlights ‘unprecedented achievements’, unveils landmark pact to develop gold trading ecosystem, including clearing platform with Shanghai
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[2026-01-26 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: At least three other local insurers, including local unit of Canada’s insurer Sun Life, are planning the same move, industry players say
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[2026-01-26 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fundraising on the Hong Kong stock exchange reached US$37.22 billion last year, the highest since US$42.97 billion in 2021
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[2026-01-26 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Monetary Authority’s five-year fintech upgrade will streamline SME trade finance and help build the city’s digital trade infrastructure
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[2026-01-26 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Foot traffic and sales have been rising across Swire’s mainland portfolio, lifted by Gen Z shoppers, holiday spending and policy support
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[2026-01-26 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Professor says a ‘diffusion marathon’, where AI is gradually embedded in an economy over decades, will determine the winner of US-China tech war
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