Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only

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[2026-01-13 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong corporate governance activist David Webb dies at 60
Snippet: A champion of transparency and investor rights, whose investigations and sharp commentaries unsettled the financial elite
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339776/hong-kong-corporate-governance-activist-david-webb-dies-60
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[2026-01-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Fears over China’s trade surplus misplaced as West also driving trend: analysts
Snippet: China’s global manufacturing dominance is a tale of two halves; reliant on home-grown industrial growth and Western consumption, experts say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339017/fears-over-chinas-trade-surplus-misplaced-us-europe-also-driving-trend-analysts
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[2026-01-13 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese chain Qdama, known for its night discounts, plans Hong Kong IPO
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339762/chinese-chain-qdama-known-its-night-discounts-plans-hong-kong-ipo
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[2026-01-13 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: The thinking behind India's new China business visa - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/the-thinking-behind-indias-new-china-business-visa/
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[2026-01-13 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese rocket shares slump after warnings on ‘irrational’ rally
Snippet: Long-term prospects for sector are ‘very promising’, but market in the short term is ‘mainly driven by speculative sentiment’, analyst says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3339752/chinese-rocket-shares-slump-after-warnings-irrational-rally
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[2026-01-13 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Johnnie Walker maker Diageo mulls options for China assets including sale: sources
Snippet: Goldman Sachs and UBS are reviewing Diageo’s operations and are sounding out interest from local strategic buyers and private equity firms
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339751/johnnie-walker-maker-diageo-weighs-options-china-assets-including-sale-sources-say
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[2026-01-13 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Germany’s Merz backs India-EU trade deal during first official visit to Asia
Snippet: The German chancellor and India’s Modi have signed agreements aimed at boosting bilateral trade and enhancing defence cooperation
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3339750/germanys-merz-pledges-fast-track-india-eu-trade-deal-during-first-official-asia-visit
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[2026-01-13 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | EU-China ties are stuck between interdependence and rivalry
Snippet: To break the pattern of trade escalations with Beijing, Brussels must move beyond tariffs and invest in its own competitiveness
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3339329/can-europe-rebuild-its-strength-trade-china-without-fear
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[2026-01-13 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: UBS projects rosy view of Chinese stocks in 2026 as investors diversify holdings
Snippet: ‘Chinese assets’ appeal will further increase this year because of a sharpened focus on diversified investments,’ UBS’ Thomas Fang says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339725/ubs-conveys-upbeat-note-chinese-stocks-2026-global-investors-seek-diversification
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[2026-01-13 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong’s SHKP secures HK$1.4 billion land deal in Northern Metropolis
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339708/hong-kongs-shkp-secures-hk14-billion-land-deal-northern-metropolis
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[2026-01-13 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: China’s business chamber faces moment of truth in Indonesia - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/chinas-business-chamber-faces-moment-of-truth-in-indonesia/
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[2026-01-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s PBOC sets onshore yuan fixing at strongest point in nearly 16 months
Snippet: Analysts note how Beijing’s policy goals, such as internationalising China’s currency and curbing overcapacity, are aligning with a firmer exchange rate
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339699/chinas-central-bank-sets-onshore-yuan-fixing-strongest-point-nearly-16-months
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[2026-01-13 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Novartis, SciNeuro deal offers hope for 55 million suffering from Alzheimer’s
Snippet: SciNeuro’s anti-amyloid programme is one of the firm’s key strategic research and development priorities to target the brain disease
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339691/chinas-scineuro-novartis-sign-us17-billion-licensing-deal-develop-alzheimers-drugs
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[2026-01-13 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Matricide in Indonesia, Philippine Airlines’ viral video: 7 Asia highlights
Snippet: From India becoming the world’s fourth largest economy to Philippine Airlines’ viral safety video, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3339663/india-overtakes-japan-bali-mulls-bank-check-requirement-7-asia-highlights
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[2026-01-13 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Expansion of Hong Kong high-speed rail services ‘game-changing’ for tourism
Snippet: Addition of 16 new mainland destinations will also meet peak travel demand of Lunar New Year holiday, tourism body chief says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339683/more-cross-border-tours-visitors-expected-expanded-hong-kong-high-speed-rail
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[2026-01-13 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Apple, Google strike Gemini deal for revamped Siri in major win for Alphabet
Snippet: Alphabet has been jostling with OpenAI for the Apple deal, the financial details of which were not disclosed
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3339665/apple-google-strike-gemini-deal-revamped-siri-major-win-alphabet
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[2026-01-13 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan PM seeks unity with South Korea’s Lee as China tensions persist
Snippet: Takaichi aims to bolster ties with Seoul by avoiding ‘divisive’ issues as Tokyo grapples with Beijing’s economic retaliation
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339666/japans-takaichi-seeks-unity-south-koreas-lee-china-tensions-persist
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[2026-01-13 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong stocks climb as yuan strengthens and investors broaden focus beyond US
Snippet: Hang Seng Index advances as investors shift focus, boosting Asian equities, with pharmaceutical and healthcare shares leading gainers
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3339662/hong-kong-stocks-climb-yuan-hits-strongest-level-nearly-three-years
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[2026-01-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chipmaker GigaDevice jumps 37% in Hong Kong debut amid China self-reliance push
Snippet: GigaDevice shares surge as investors chase Beijing’s self-sufficiency theme, with retail demand oversubscribed more than 540 times
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3339660/chip-designer-gigadevice-surges-45-hong-kong-debut-amid-chinas-self-reliance-drive
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[2026-01-13 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong and Nansha target global drone benchmark via cross-border trials
Snippet: Academics, stakeholders, drone and eVTOL operators, and research institutes from both sides to formulate aligned standards through a closed-loop model
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339643/hong-kong-and-nansha-target-global-drone-benchmark-cross-border-trials
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[2026-01-13 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Expect no ‘systemic shock’ from Vanke’s ‘technical default’: HSBC
Snippet: Even an ‘aggressive’ haircut would pose limited downside risks to key developers, bank says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3339624/expect-no-systemic-shock-chinese-developer-vankes-technical-default-hsbc
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[2026-01-13 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s weight-loss drug war: prices slashed up to 80% as obesity crisis worsens
Snippet: Foreign, local firms fight for market share as number of overweight or obese adults could top 630 million by 2050, from 400 million in 2021
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339544/chinas-weight-loss-drug-war-prices-slashed-80-obesity-crisis-worsens
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[2026-01-13 09:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s US embassy decries ‘coercion’ after Trump’s Iran tariff move
Snippet: China’s embassy opposes Washington’s ‘long-arm jurisdiction’ after Trump announces a 25 per cent tariff on countries doing business with Iran
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3339654/trump-says-countries-trade-iran-will-face-25-cent-tariffs-us
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[2026-01-13 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Editorial | Expanded Hong Kong-mainland rail links can be engine of growth
Snippet: The addition of new destinations offers travellers more options and further unlocks the economic potential of the high-speed rail service
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3339594/expanded-hong-kong-mainland-rail-links-can-be-engine-growth
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[2026-01-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Expansion to defence’: China firms strategise in Latin America after Venezuela
Snippet: After the abduction of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, many Chinese entrepreneurs in the region say they are staying put – for now
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339607/us-has-played-its-hand-latin-america-will-chinas-firms-there-cash-out
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[2026-01-13 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Argentina’s Milei plans 2026 China trip despite US pressure on ties
Snippet: Leader cites China as a key trade partner, underscoring a sharp shift from his 2023 campaign attacks to a more pragmatic stance
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3339649/argentinas-milei-plans-china-trip-2026-us-pressures-buenos-aires-curb-ties
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[2026-01-13 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Former British finance minister defects to Reform UK, backing Farage for PM
Snippet: Nadhim Zahawi declares the Conservative Party a ‘defunct brand’ as he joins a growing exodus of Tories joining Nigel Farage’s party
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3339647/former-uk-finance-minister-nadhim-zahawi-defects-nigel-farages-reform-uk
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[2026-01-13 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan firms seen ‘stockpiling’ rare earths as Tokyo looks to G7 amid China row
Snippet: Amid fears of potential mineral export curbs by Beijing, Japanese industry is bracing, and Tokyo appears keen on a united international response
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339615/japan-firms-seen-stockpiling-rare-earths-tokyo-looks-g7-face-china-controls
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[2026-01-12 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China vows more support for ‘little giant’-like firms amid self-sufficiency push
Snippet: Beijing also aims to collect more industrial data and push manufacturers to embrace digital solutions
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339608/china-vows-more-support-little-giant-firms-amid-self-sufficiency-push
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[2026-01-12 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Singapore takes stock of lessons from Hong Kong’s Tai Po blaze
Snippet: The city state will study and incorporate into policy frameworks relevant observations made by the Hong Kong authorities about the fire
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3339628/singapore-takes-stock-lessons-hong-kongs-tai-po-blaze
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[2026-01-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China prioritises export controls, supply chains to shield economy in 2026
Snippet: Commerce ministry also pledges to boost domestic demand, services and two-way investment over coming year
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339612/china-prioritises-export-controls-supply-chain-security-shield-economy-2026
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[2026-01-12 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong’s housing market gets a vote of confidence from major banks
Snippet: Most financial institutions forecast price gains ranging from 5 to 10 per cent, supported by supply constraints and end-user demand
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3339616/hong-kong-property-citi-lifts-forecast-after-morgan-stanleys-upgrade
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[2026-01-12 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Producers at Hong Kong toy fair bet on AI-powered plushies to double sales
Snippet: But some buyers also express concerns over use of the technology in toys for children
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339613/producers-hong-kong-toy-fair-bet-ai-powered-plushies-double-sales
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[2026-01-12 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: South Koreans see joy in parenthood but fear economic strain
Snippet: While 74 per cent see joy in children, 92 per cent say economic burdens impact family planning – a factor in South Korea’s record-low birth rate
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3339598/south-koreans-see-joy-parenthood-fear-economic-strain-study-reveals
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[2026-01-12 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Ant International teams up with Google on use of Universal Commerce Protocol
Snippet: The endorsement of Google’s open standard comes as companies globally accelerate the integration of AI agents and e-commerce
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3339580/ant-international-teams-google-use-universal-commerce-protocol
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[2026-01-12 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Soft landing’: China, EU see progress in EV dispute with price floor option
Snippet: Breakthrough follows duties levied by Brussels in October 2024 as part of investigation into industry subsidies
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339588/china-eu-reach-deal-electric-vehicle-tariffs-after-lengthy-negotiations
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[2026-01-12 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s solar firms, once deemed too competitive, now face monopoly accusations
Snippet: Major producers are suspected of using Beijing’s anti-involution campaign as an excuse to rig prices
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339572/chinas-solar-firms-once-deemed-too-competitive-now-face-monopoly-accusations
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[2026-01-12 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Yuan rally drives mainland China and Hong Kong stocks to strong 2026 start
Snippet: History points to more gains as CSI 300 and Hang Seng Index surge during yuan appreciation cycles over the past decade
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339552/yuan-rally-drives-mainland-china-and-hong-kong-stocks-strong-2026-start
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[2026-01-12 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Seats sell out on Hong Kong’s new high-speed rail routes to mainland China
Snippet: Business-class seats on the January 26 train to Nanjing South, priced at HK$3,136, were sold out by Monday afternoon
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3339570/seats-sell-out-hong-kongs-new-high-speed-rail-routes-mainland-china
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[2026-01-12 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China pledges green-energy push with Global South, signals wider market opening
Snippet: Sixth entry in Communist Party mouthpiece’s editorial series calls domestic market ‘world’s rarest resource’, vows supply-chain support to aid industrialisation
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339569/china-pledges-green-energy-push-global-south-signals-wider-market-opening
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[2026-01-12 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong official softens stance on rebuilding homes at Tai Po fire site
Snippet: Deputy finance chief Michael Wong pledges to take residents’ wishes into account days after saying redevelopment was ‘not practical’
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339564/hong-kong-dab-chief-urges-respect-tai-po-fire-survivors-community-ties
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[2026-01-12 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Financial firm Ares doubles Hong Kong office footprint as outlook improves
Snippet: Rents for prime offices in Central could rise up to 5 per cent, according to JLL, while Knight Frank expects a gain of as much as 8 per cent
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3339546/financial-firm-ares-doubles-hong-kong-office-footprint-real-estate-outlook-improves
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[2026-01-12 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong stocks rise on tech, health as mainland China turnover hits record
Snippet: Alibaba Health soars over paediatric drug deal as trading volume on Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges tops US$513 billion
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3339531/hong-kong-stocks-edge-higher-tech-and-pharmaceutical-gains
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[2026-01-12 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why overseas residency is a ‘practical advantage’ for Chinese firms going global
Snippet: Local residency is becoming an essential asset for China’s business owners as they go abroad, granting benefits and networking opportunities
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339349/chinas-companies-expand-overseas-entrepreneurs-want-passports-match
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[2026-01-12 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Foreign, Hong Kong retailers shut mainland China stores amid fierce competition
Snippet: High-profile store closures included those of Lane Crawford, Ikea, Triumph, Zara Home and Zara
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339368/foreign-hong-kong-retailers-close-stores-mainland-china-amid-changing-dynamics
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[2026-01-12 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Which stocks will Hang Seng shareholders buy with their US$14 billion windfall?
Snippet: Investors could favour high-dividend stocks like HSBC and Bank of China as they seek stable returns and growth potential, analysts say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3339361/which-stocks-will-hang-seng-bank-shareholders-consider-their-us14-billion-windfall
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[2026-01-12 07:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Financial Times
Title: US High School Economics class: US economy grew at 4.3% rate in third quarter
Snippet: PublishedJanuary 11 2026
Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/a82c137f-397e-4e03-8452-ec20f4b977b4
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[2026-01-12 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: HIP records 175% cargo growth in 2025  - DailyNews
Snippet: Hambantota International Port (HIP) closed 2025 with a landmark performance, recording a 175% year-on-year increase in total cargo volumes despite what has been widely recognised as one of the most challenging years for the global port industry.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/12/business/931711/hip-records-175-cargo-growth-in-2025/
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[2026-01-12 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: India’s Modi to host German leader to bolster trade, defence ties
Snippet: Merz’s visit is his first to an Asian country since he took office, ahead of a planned EU-India summit and as they work on a free-trade agreement
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3339515/indias-modi-host-german-leader-bolster-trade-defence-ties
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[2026-01-12 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Britain in talks with Nato allies over Arctic security as US eyes Greenland
Snippet: UK minister says talks on the Arctic ‘business as usual’, while Trump posits having Greenland ‘one way or the other’
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3339512/germany-pitch-arctic-nato-mission-greenland-eu-brace-trump
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