Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 25 per cent tariff against countries that trade with Iran may curtail India’s plan to develop the Chabahar port in Iran
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[2026-01-15 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-15 18:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beyond the central bank’s rate cuts that take effect Monday, authorities will work to lower the minimum down payment for commercial property purchase loans to 30 per cent
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[2026-01-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The court hearing could be decisive in the tug-of-war over control of the Dutch chipmaker, which sparked supply chain worries and China tensions
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[2026-01-15 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Supercar dealers report cancellations as the tax exemption removal threatens the local economy, tourism and jobs
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[2026-01-15 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The agreement will help SF Holding expand its international businesses, according to the Shenzhen-based company
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[2026-01-15 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: European Union Aviation Safety Agency test flights a crucial step in acquiring certification needed for global operation
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[2026-01-15 13:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Online travel-booking agency Trip.com slumps 19 per cent after China opens antitrust probe into the company
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[2026-01-15 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Such punitive tariffs would erode India’s export competitiveness and force the country to reorient its trade elsewhere, analysts warn
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[2026-01-15 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Agreement on price floors will allow mainland carmakers to avoid price wars and nurture brand reputation, analysts say
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[2026-01-15 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Index poised to reach 30,000 as Chinese stocks’ valuations make them difficult for global investors to ignore, Tiger Brokers says
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[2026-01-15 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese carmakers sold more than 2.6 million units to overseas markets last year, up 104 per cent from a year earlier, association says
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[2026-01-15 09:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-15 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The record 28.95 lane-kilometres of bituminous concrete laid in a single day was set on January 6 on the Vanavolu–Vankarakunta stretch of National Highway (NH) 544G. It is part of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor.
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[2026-01-15 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Acting Secretary General of Parliament, Chaminda Kularatne stated that the Parliamentary business relevant to the second Parliamentary week of January 2026 was decided yesterday (14) at the meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih.
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[2026-01-15 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Henry Johnston, a Moscow-based writer who worked in finance for over a decade
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[2026-01-15 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing is striving to boost household spending amid an economic slowdown. But first it needs to stabilise the housing market, scholars say
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[2026-01-15 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Montage Technology could raise up to US$900 million in an IPO as soon as this month, sources say
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[2026-01-14 23:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Buying a 500 sq ft private flat now costs the equivalent of 18.4 years of median household income, compared with 5.6 years in 2002, study shows
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[2026-01-14 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite a stagnating economy and mounting casualties on the battlefield, Moscow believes it can wait out Ukrainian and Western resolve
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[2026-01-14 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-14 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deputy finance chief Michael Wong says legal and ownership issues make rebuilding unfeasible, with buy-back option the fastest, most flexible solution
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[2026-01-14 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Huawei turns to China-designed processors to complete a rebound from US sanctions and ship nearly 47 million smartphones domestically
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[2026-01-14 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Survey by Hong Kong Trade Development Council and United Overseas Bank also shows 98 per cent of companies plan to keep or expand Asean operations
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[2026-01-14 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deal to dispose of UK Rails (Eversholt Rail), which was bought in 2015, ‘will generate substantial revenue’, company says
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[2026-01-14 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 11 WP MPs present opposed the motion, while the rest of the House, mainly PAP MPs, voted to deem Singh unsuitable for his role
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[2026-01-14 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Financial and civic leaders remember former activist investor, hailed for his fearless pursuit of corporate transparency and accountability
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[2026-01-14 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Inflows fall 58 per cent as sovereign wealth funds grow cautious, yet outlook signals selective opportunities ahead, experts say
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[2026-01-14 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As property curbs to boost spending hit practical limits, a push to stabilise assets is now being seen as a prerequisite for consumer confidence
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[2026-01-14 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tech companies on Shanghai, Shenzhen exchanges now trade nearly 40 per cent above the Nasdaq 100, boosting the appeal of going public
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[2026-01-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s outbound travel sector has bounced back from the pandemic, but the era of duty-free shopping sprees appears to be over
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[2026-01-14 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Government proposal to install barriers will enhance public safety, but move could worsen crowd congestion, Wan Chai district councillor says
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[2026-01-14 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Kuaishou is China’s second-largest short-form video platform and the third-largest mobile app in the country by total user time spent
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[2026-01-14 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Measured recovery’ is in progress as mainland investment hits a half-decade high, consultancy says
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[2026-01-14 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Index extends rally as regional markets find support amid rising tensions between the US and Iran
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[2026-01-14 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-14 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China exported 206 gigawatts of photovoltaic modules in the first nine months of 2025, up 10 per cent from a year earlier
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[2026-01-14 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s energy buildout means cheap, green and reliable electricity fuels its manufacturing and tech industries, giving it an edge over rivals
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[2026-01-14 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city state’s business federation and accounting firm PwC Singapore say such a move will ramp up the region’s allure to global investors
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[2026-01-14 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Crude, copper and iron top Canada’s exports to China, as prime minister seeks to mend relationship with Beijing
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[2026-01-13 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A champion of transparency and investor rights, whose investigations and sharp commentaries unsettled the financial elite
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[2026-01-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s global manufacturing dominance is a tale of two halves; reliant on home-grown industrial growth and Western consumption, experts say
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[2026-01-13 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The leading seller of meat and fresh produce on the mainland plans to open 1,400 stores in the next five years using proceeds from the IPO
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[2026-01-13 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-13 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Long-term prospects for sector are ‘very promising’, but market in the short term is ‘mainly driven by speculative sentiment’, analyst says
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[2026-01-13 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Goldman Sachs and UBS are reviewing Diageo’s operations and are sounding out interest from local strategic buyers and private equity firms
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[2026-01-13 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The German chancellor and India’s Modi have signed agreements aimed at boosting bilateral trade and enhancing defence cooperation
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[2026-01-13 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: To break the pattern of trade escalations with Beijing, Brussels must move beyond tariffs and invest in its own competitiveness
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[2026-01-13 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Chinese assets’ appeal will further increase this year because of a sharpened focus on diversified investments,’ UBS’ Thomas Fang says
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[2026-01-13 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Property giant says site could yield over 1.2 million sq ft of floor area and 2,700 flats, making it one of the biggest housing projects in the area
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