Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-09 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing has been intensifying efforts to combat industrial overcapacity and fierce competition in key sectors, aiming to stabilise the economy and support growth
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[2026-01-09 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While producer prices beat estimates and consumer prices rose, analyst says the readings must be interpreted cautiously
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[2026-01-09 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The shares jump as much as 113.2 per cent to HK$351.80 before ending the day 109.1 per cent higher at HK$345
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[2026-01-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s trade actions raise stakes with Tokyo, as China’s rare earth power and Japan’s chip dominance are seen as potentially key levers in their bilateral dispute
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[2026-01-09 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A selection of photos from across Asia
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[2026-01-09 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Hong Kong prepares to enter the era of flying taxis, key players roll out groundbreaking innovations at the cutting edge of technology
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[2026-01-09 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Evergreen Capital Partners added the Causeway Bay shop to its portfolio after acquiring two other outlets from the fast-food giant
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[2026-01-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Japanese prime minister has won plaudits at home over her tough stance towards China, but inflation remains a major voter concern
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[2026-01-09 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland Chinese eVTOL leader AutoFlight will spread wings in Hong Kong amid global push into flying taxi market
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[2026-01-09 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Task force set up to protect supply-chain vendors and stabilise manufacturing amid fierce price wars
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[2026-01-09 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SLT-MOBITEL Nebula Institute of Technology, the educational arm of SLT-MOBITEL, is now accepting applications for the 2026 intake, inviting ambitious innovators to dream boldly, discover their potential, and engineer a future that matters by pursuing world-recognised qualifications.
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[2026-01-09 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution, has been recognised for its excellence in integrated reporting at the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025.
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[2026-01-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Fcode Labs hosted its annual Awards Night 2025 at Waters Edge recently, bringing together team members to recognize performance, value-driven leadership, and delivery excellence across the organization.
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[2026-01-09 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The president’s trade aide says American innovation will ‘quickly wipe away’ Beijing’s ‘weaponisation’ of critical minerals
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[2026-01-09 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: State Council approves reorganisation between Sinopec and China National Aviation Fuel Group, state asset regulator says
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[2026-01-08 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-08 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Over the past year, 34 innovation and technology, life and health science companies set up or expanded their operations in Hong Kong
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[2026-01-08 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Both the arrestee, 46, and victim are in the cross-boundary vehicle business
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[2026-01-08 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Businessman and National People’s Congress deputy gets nine-unit property at a 44 per cent discount, says market has bottomed out
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[2026-01-08 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In the first year of new five-year plan, party mouthpiece says list of ‘chokepoint technologies’ is narrowing
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[2026-01-08 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Technology and health experts question the accuracy of these products and warn of data privacy issues
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[2026-01-08 17:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Gold is more desirable than platinum in the jewellery market, and is worth more – so why is the platinum version of this watch more expensive?
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[2026-01-08 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China has lent Venezuela tens of billions of dollars in recent decades. But Caracas could simply declare those obligations void, analysts say
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[2026-01-08 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The central bank said the lender has been ‘suspended from providing new banking services, including accepting deposits and providing credit’
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[2026-01-08 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Special action plan to promote application of three to five large AI models in manufacturing sector
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[2026-01-08 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Geopolitical events dent risk appetite amid lack of fresh catalysts, with data on China’s producer and consumer prices due on Friday
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[2026-01-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japanese control of chemical used in semiconductors could prove significant, analysts say
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[2026-01-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: HSBC receives strong backing from Hang Seng Bank’s independent shareholders, getting 85.75 per cent of the votes
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[2026-01-08 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Zhipu AI, Iluvatar CoreX and Edge Medical raised US$1.2 billion in their share offerings
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[2026-01-08 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: One of Hong Kong’s largest e-payment apps, PayMe serves more than 100,000 local and online merchants, from retail shops to taxis across city
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[2026-01-08 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese drug makers signed 157 out-licensing deals with global pharmaceutical firms last year versus 94 a year earlier
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[2026-01-08 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: British bank warns recoveries could fall below 1 per cent as restructuring priorities and access to assets remain uncertain
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[2026-01-08 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While rising ridership figures are a sign of progress in Greater Bay Area integration, the city must do more to adapt and attract the travellers of tomorrow
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[2026-01-08 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: AgriOne Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of Asiya Siyaka Commodities PLC, has appointed agri-input industry professional Pasad Weerasekera to its Board of Directors.
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[2026-01-08 04:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: PM Mark Carney will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping for trade and other talks in first such trip by a Canadian leader in nearly a decade
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[2026-01-08 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Updated SU7 model offers longer range – more than 900km (560 miles) on a single charge – and other advanced features
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[2026-01-08 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cash-strapped authority sells two tranches of bonds, one worth HK$5 billion with five-year term and other for HK$3 billion with 10-year term
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[2026-01-08 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China has engaged with Greenland in areas ranging from oil and minerals to tourism. But its footprint is far smaller than Trump claims
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[2026-01-08 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Acquisition of 41,226 sq ft plot – which could yield 570 homes – reflects confidence in the property market’s recovery as sales rebound
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[2026-01-08 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s spot market for memory chips is surging on tight global supply, but Shenzhen vendors say sky-high quotes are scaring off buyers
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[2026-01-07 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Communist Party newspaper says authorities should avoid ‘policy bandwagons’ that could lead to economic imbalances, urging plans based on local strengths
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[2026-01-07 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wheelock and Kerry plan to roll out more than 4,500 units in 2026, even as analysts warn that inventory overhang may cap price gains
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[2026-01-07 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Non-alcoholic or zero beers are a growing section of the drinks market and for many represent a stepping stone towards greater sobriety
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[2026-01-07 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The firm plans to open more than 10 small-format outlets in key cities over a two-year period
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[2026-01-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s investigation targets imports of dichlorosilane from Japan, alleging dumping that harms Chinese production, amid escalating bilateral and trade tensions
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[2026-01-07 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Paps reported 2,200 consultations linked to sextortion as of November for the 2025 financial year, with most victims male and aged under 18
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[2026-01-07 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Boosting domestic demand, addressing debt risks and promoting yuan’s international use also priorities for coming year
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[2026-01-07 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investment bank predicts the MSCI China Index of both yuan-traded stocks and Chinese firms trading in Hong Kong and the US to surge in 2026
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[2026-01-07 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-01-07 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: High-level summit strengthens bilateral ties after years of strained relations, as China shores up regional relationships amid row with Japan
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