Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-03 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Architectural sector legislator urges better use of public funds, and has ideas on how to boost development of the Northern Metropolis and tourism
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[2026-01-03 02:28 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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[2026-01-03 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Substantial’ uptick in favourability towards America compared with previous year, but still lower than scores for Britain, the EU and Asean
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[2026-01-03 00:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While many have soured on globalisation, protectionism has also failed to guarantee people’s desire for affordability and financial security
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[2026-01-03 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Une partie de l'Iran est en proie à une contestation, partie dimanche 28 décembre 2025 de Téhéran et initialement liée à la vie chère, qui s'est depuis élargie à des revendications politiques.
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[2026-01-03 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While Tokyo’s corporate leaders stay home amid fallout from prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan, Beijing prepares to welcome South Korean president and top executives
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[2026-01-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Top Communist Party journal calls on officials to roll out a stronger policy package in one go, rather than following ‘piecemeal-style’ approach
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[2026-01-02 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Historical sci-fi action film earns HK$10.91 million in debut, the most for a Chinese film opening in city
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[2026-01-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong mortgage applications and approvals fell in November, but year-to-date volumes still point to a 2025 recovery
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[2026-01-02 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Linda So, director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong, will take up new role from Monday next week
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[2026-01-02 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carmakers are shifting from straight price cuts to subsidised loans and feature-packed models, as China’s EV price war drags on
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[2026-01-02 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: World’s second-largest movie market sees domestic films capture nearly 80 per cent of sales, while Disney’s Zootopia sequel sets new high for imported titles
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[2026-01-02 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sector’s growth marks third consecutive month of reaching above 6 per cent year on year, but industry leader warns against calling it ‘recovery’
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[2026-01-02 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry leaders attribute rise to three-day holiday on mainland and strained Beijing-Tokyo ties drawing some to Hong Kong instead of Japan
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[2026-01-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Unless Beijing introduces more forceful policies, consumers could get locked into a mindset that is ‘nearly impossible to break’, scholars say
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[2026-01-02 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: University buys four-storey office block in Kowloon Tong for US$252 million from Singapore-based Mapletree
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[2026-01-02 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-02 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-02 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Changing metrics of competition are reshaping the international systems built around Western dominance, analysts say
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[2026-01-02 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city state’s economy grew 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, according to data from the trade ministry
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[2026-01-02 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investors expect Beijing’s ‘policy pivot’ to continue, with a focus on demand-side stimulus and stabilising the housing market, analyst says
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[2026-01-02 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: What began as a strategic exit for a Hong Kong conglomerate has devolved into a high-stakes stand-off between Washington and Beijing
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[2026-01-02 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shares leap 82 per cent in debut after retail investors’ demand exceeds supply by 2,347 times
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[2026-01-02 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deal value is expected to rise, with strategic transactions and overseas ambitions driving momentum
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[2026-01-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: HSBC, the city’s biggest lender, saw double-digit growth in the number of Hong Kong-dollar multimillionaires in 2025
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[2026-01-02 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The more agile corporate-led strategy, which balances government leadership with market mechanics, could be a blueprint for managing other projects
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[2026-01-02 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Savings rates near zero prevent further prime rate reductions, though Hibor-linked loans will get cheaper, analysts say
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[2026-01-02 08:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The move could be a signal to Beijing to steer clear of the stand-off between the Trump administration and the Maduro government
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[2026-01-02 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A loan scheme has been launched for small and medium-scale paddy mill owners and cooperative societies to purchase paddy harvest for the 2025/26 Maha season, effective from yesterday (01).
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[2026-01-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Discover SCMP’s Harry’s View as our veteran cartoonist casts his satirical eye over the political, social and economic landscape
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[2026-01-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Yiwu, one of China’s biggest export hubs, was expected to take a hit from US tariffs. Instead, it has seen trade surge
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[2026-01-01 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Poor prospects for ‘substantial results’ prompts delegation of about 200 people to put visit on hold
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[2026-01-01 19:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While the underperformance of Chinese equities in the last financial quarter warrants scrutiny, overall gains are likely to continue in 2026
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[2026-01-01 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts see China’s EV edge enduring, citing overseas profits and supply chain strengths despite tariffs and Western protectionism
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[2026-01-01 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japan’s economy is likely to fall behind India’s this year, which analysts say would diminish Tokyo’s global influence
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[2026-01-01 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Listing is the first accepted under a fast-track process for pre-revenue rocket companies, as China prioritises space development
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[2026-01-01 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While broader consumption remains soft, demand for personalised itineraries and snow sports is growing, offering a boost to the holiday economy
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[2026-01-01 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-01 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Per-capita spending per meal has dropped nearly 24 per cent since 2023, data provider says, as property slump sows uncertainty
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[2026-01-01 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese travellers drive leisure and business bookings as airline eyes long-term growth despite Russian airspace restrictions
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[2026-01-01 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Gen Z travellers made up more than 50 per cent of total homestay bookings for the 2026 New Year’s holiday period
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[2026-01-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers urge South Korea to integrate itself into European supply chains by increasing production localisation to maintain competitiveness
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[2026-01-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The coming 10 years will see significant advances in cutting-edge sectors, reinforcing industrial dominance, according to new reports
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[2026-01-01 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city catapulted itself into the global top spot for initial public offerings in 2025, with another strong pipeline of listings expected this year
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[2026-01-01 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s new export-licensing system seen squeezing foreign buyers, pushing price towards US$100 an ounce; Elon Musk joins warning chorus
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[2026-01-01 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: IMC Campus successfully conducted its Annual Graduation Ceremony on December 8, 2025, for the third consecutive year, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), celebrating the academic achievements of its graduating students.
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[2026-01-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Thursday, over-quota imports from Brazil, Australia, US and other trade partners face new duties to help local producers recover amid price declines
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[2026-01-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Meta’s acquisition of Manus has opened a new cash-out path for China’s AI founders, but also sparked concerns over a brain drain
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[2025-12-31 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dutch chipmaker’s Chinese owner warns of multi-track legal action, seeking full control of the firm and damages for improper seizure amid supply-chain tensions
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[2025-12-31 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Policy lowering VAT to 3 per cent reduces seller costs but demand recovery is key to stabilising the housing sector, property agents say
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