Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only

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[2025-12-24 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: BYD’s big plans in Brazil, Xpeng tries to go global: 7 EV reads
Snippet: From EV battery giants in China venturing into shipbuilding to BYD’s ambitious plans in Brazil, here are seven EV stories you may have missed
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3337575/byds-big-plans-brazil-xpeng-tries-go-global-7-ev-reads
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[2025-12-24 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong opens bid for next Kai Tak Cruise Terminal operator with stricter KPIs
Snippet: New term set to begin on June 1, 2028, with the winning bidder set to manage the facility for 10 years, with a possible five-year extension
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337594/hong-kong-opens-tender-next-kai-tak-cruise-terminal-operator-stricter-kpis
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[2025-12-24 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Shenhua absorbs coal assets as it looks to the future in a decarbonising China
Snippet: The deal to acquire US$18.9 billion of assets is meant to reduce excessive competition and enhance efficiency among state-owned enterprises
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337504/shenhua-absorbs-parents-coal-assets-it-looks-future-decarbonising-china
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[2025-12-24 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s Xi urges state giants to be pillars of national development
Snippet: The president instructs central SOEs to drive industrial upgrading while securing critical technologies and supply chains in the face of geopolitical risks
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337577/chinas-xi-urges-state-giants-be-pillars-national-development
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[2025-12-24 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan loses out as Hongkongers pick South Korea, mainland China this Christmas
Snippet: ‘The main reason is that Japan has experienced several incidents … including bear attacks and earthquakes,’ Travel Industry Council says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337573/japan-loses-appeal-hongkongers-favour-south-korea-mainland-china-christmas
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[2025-12-24 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘C-beauty’ cosmetics brands find retail expansion outside China a slow slog
Snippet: ‘For established domestic cosmetics companies attempting to expand abroad, progress is still in its early stages,’ CLSA’s Chris Gao says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337519/c-beauty-brands-find-retail-expansion-outside-china-slow-slog
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[2025-12-24 13:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong stocks rise as Wall Street rally boosts confidence in earnings growth
Snippet: Investors shrug off weaker US Federal Reserve easing hopes and bet on resilient corporate profits into 2026
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337558/hong-kong-stocks-rise-wall-street-rally-boosts-confidence-earnings-growth
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[2025-12-24 12:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Business class thief jailed after targeting Singapore Airlines passengers
Snippet: The prosecution said Chinese national Liu Ming’s act was financed by a criminal syndicate
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3337555/singapore-airlines-passenger-jailed-flight-theft-targeting-business-class
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[2025-12-24 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong firms hoping new southbound travel scheme will drive more business
Snippet: Social media users are selling driving courses to Guangdong car owners while local companies are offering perks to attract business
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337548/hong-kong-firms-hoping-new-southbound-travel-scheme-will-drive-more-business
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[2025-12-24 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese ETFs investing in US stocks cap subscriptions as they run out of quotas
Snippet: GF Fund and E Fund have capped daily subscriptions at 10 yuan, while China Asset Management has stopped accepting new subscriptions
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337461/chinese-etfs-investing-us-stocks-cap-subscriptions-they-run-out-quotas
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[2025-12-24 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Editorial | China’s resolve to invest in people is economic good sense
Snippet: The government’s plan to invest in people as well as physical assets is aimed at improving domestic demand while aiding low-income households
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3337454/chinas-resolve-invest-people-economic-good-sense
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[2025-12-24 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Private members’ clubs are adding rooms for the most discerning travellers
Snippet: Wellness and hospitality companies are also getting in on the act, from American fitness chain Equinox to Italian restaurant Cipriani
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3337422/private-members-clubs-offering-luxury-accommodation-soho-house-saint-james
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[2025-12-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Rhino donates roofing sheets to Brothers of Charity Learning Disability Services - DailyNews
Snippet: In a move that underscores its commitment to social responsibility, Rhino Roofing Products Limited has donated 300 roofing sheets to the Brothers of Charity Learning Disability Services, facilitating the completion of a new classroom building at their Daluwakotuwa Centre.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/business/920781/rhino-donates-roofing-sheets-to-brothers-of-charity-learning-disability-services/
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[2025-12-24 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: ‘Kaluganthota Super Fair -2025’ organised by KDSSIDB from Dec. 22-24 - DailyNews
Snippet: Text and picture by H.L Sunil Shantha Kalutara Central Special Corr.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/business/920719/kaluganthota-super-fair-2025-organised-by-kdssidb-from-dec-22-24/
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[2025-12-24 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Title: A Connecticut DMV Task Force Was Asked to Develop Towing Reforms. As Deadline Looms, Members Struggle to Agree.
Snippet: As the Connecticut legislature overhauled the state’s towing laws last spring, lawmakers came up with a hopeful idea: gather towing companies, consumer advocates and state officials to hammer out a few arcane details that could have big implications for some Connecticut drivers whose cars are towed.
Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/connecticut-towing-dmv-reform-overhaul
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[2025-12-24 01:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US labels Chinese chips an economic threat, but delays tariff impact until 2027
Snippet: Timeline reflects effort to preserve trade truce with Beijing rather than build leverage through faster import duty escalation, analysts say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3337543/us-launches-tariff-action-chinese-chips-flags-economic-threat
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[2025-12-24 01:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Swire Pacific’s Guy Bradley to lead Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, Swire Coca-Cola
Snippet: Bradley succeeds Patrick Healy, who will retire from the Swire Group in May next year after over three decades of service
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3337540/swire-pacifics-guy-bradley-take-reins-hong-kongs-cathay-pacific-swire-coca-cola
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[2025-12-24 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Bad policy’: China’s drone makers to shrug off US ban, analysts say
Snippet: The addition of foreign drone makers, including those from China, to a US trade blacklist is unlikely to heat up relations, observers said
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3337500/bad-policy-chinas-drone-makers-shrug-us-ban-analysts-say
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[2025-12-23 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Luxury EV built with Huawei tops Porsche’s Panamera and BMW’s 7 Series in China
Snippet: Chinese carmakers gain confidence in the premium segment as Maextro S800 – developed by Huawei and JAC Group – tops sales above US$100,000
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3337532/luxury-model-built-huawei-outsells-porsches-panamera-and-bmws-7-series-china
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[2025-12-23 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China vows city-specific fixes to clear housing glut, stabilise property sector
Snippet: Housing minister pledges to empower local governments to buy unsold inventory and shift towards selling only finished homes with a ‘what you see is what you get’ model
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337512/china-vows-city-specific-fixes-clear-housing-glut-stabilise-property-sector
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[2025-12-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Ben Ainslie strikes Oakley Capital deal to keep British America’s Cup bid afloat
Snippet: Most successful Olympic sailor seals financial backing from private equity group for 2027 campaign and beyond
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3337473/ben-ainslie-strikes-oakley-capital-deal-keep-british-americas-cup-bid-afloat
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[2025-12-23 21:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Economic ‘pragmatism’ powers Indonesians’ positive view of China, survey finds
Snippet: Analysts say China’s ‘visible’ investment activities and its ‘soft diplomacy’ in Indonesia have contributed to the positive public perception
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3337520/economic-pragmatism-powers-indonesians-positive-view-china-survey-finds
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[2025-12-23 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Nvidia aims to start H200 AI chip shipments to China by mid-February: sources
Snippet: The US chip designer plans to fulfil initial orders from existing stock, with shipments expected to total 40,000 to 80,000 H200 chips
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3337479/nvidia-aims-start-h200-ai-chip-shipments-china-mid-february-sources-say
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[2025-12-23 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong’s Cardinal Chow says celebrating Christmas will bring hope after fire
Snippet: Christmas can provide ‘way out to a radically new and promising life’, he says in wide-ranging message that also touches on economy, AI challenges
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337478/hong-kongs-cardinal-chow-says-celebrating-christmas-will-bring-hope-after-tai-po-fire
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[2025-12-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong luxury flat sells for US$28.9 million in latest high-end property deal
Snippet: The Mont Verra flat has four rooms with a total saleable area of 4,332 sq ft, translating to a price of HK$51,939 per square foot
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3337474/hong-kong-luxury-flat-sells-us289-million-latest-high-end-property-deal
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[2025-12-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | How the West’s sanctions against Russia are fuelling a protracted war
Snippet: For hubs of transit trade from Armenia to the UAE, economic self-interest is best served by having sanctions on Russia in place indefinitely
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3337340/how-wests-sanctions-against-russia-are-fuelling-protracted-war
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[2025-12-23 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: As Germany’s trade deficit with China nears new high, analysts warn of backlash
Snippet: The widening gap, fuelled by a localisation push in China and fierce EV competition, is fuelling fears of political upheaval and rising protectionist sentiment in Berlin
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3337464/germanys-trade-deficit-china-nears-new-high-analysts-warn-backlash
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[2025-12-23 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Police power rising in Vietnam's securocrat economy - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/police-power-rising-in-vietnams-securocrat-economy/
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[2025-12-23 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Billionaire detained in shadow banking scandal in China
Snippet: Police in Zhejiang have imposed ‘criminal compulsory measures’ against Yu Faxiang and are conducting a probe into his alleged wrongdoings
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3337441/hong-kong-listed-haichang-ocean-parks-boss-detained-china-amid-shadow-banking-probe
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[2025-12-23 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Russia’s war economy is not collapsing, but neither is it stable - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/russias-war-economy-is-not-collapsing-but-neither-is-it-stable/
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[2025-12-23 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Russian LNG shipments to China surge 143% in November, overtaking Australia
Snippet: Russian LNG accounted for 23.5 per cent of China’s total shipments, cementing Russia as its top energy partner after President Xi pledged deeper ties
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3337367/russian-lng-shipments-china-surge-143-november-overtaking-australia
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[2025-12-23 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong stocks reverse gains as investors take profits before Christmas break
Snippet: Losses in tech heavyweights like Kuaishou, Tencent and Xiaomi pull Hang Seng Index lower after advancing in the morning session
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337414/hong-kong-stocks-climb-santa-rally-extends-second-day
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[2025-12-23 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: HKIC ends year on high note but Hong Kong cost of living a drawback for talent
Snippet: Government-backed fund strengthens VC ecosystem and fosters collaboration, but the city’s high cost of living remains a challenge
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3337374/hkic-ends-year-high-note-hong-kong-cost-living-drawback-attracting-talent
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[2025-12-23 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Global firms turn to M&A in EVs and biotech to deepen China investment: KPMG
Snippet: Survey of multinational corporations finds optimism in life sciences, healthcare and manufacturing, with half forecasting revenue growth
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3337381/global-firms-turn-ma-evs-and-biotech-deepen-china-investment-kpmg
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[2025-12-23 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | Forget the US dollar. Watch water and energy resources instead
Snippet: In our increasingly hi-tech-based economy and financial systems, energy and water resources will be macroeconomically critical
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3337132/forget-us-dollar-watch-water-and-energy-resources-instead
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[2025-12-23 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China Vanke wins bondholders’ reprieve, averts default for now
Snippet: Holders of the 2 billion yuan note approve extension of grace period to January 28, but deny proposal to defer principal payment for a year
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337405/china-vanke-wins-bondholders-reprieve-averts-default-now
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[2025-12-23 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Pamana Water: Mr. Puregold Lucio Co’s low-profile water business
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/puregold-lucio-co-pamana-water-utility-business/
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[2025-12-23 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Exclusive | Old lender, new twist: Shanghai Commercial Bank teams up with HashKey on card
Snippet: The 75-year-old lender will work with the newly listed digital asset exchange to issue a co-branded Visa card for HashKey traders
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3337332/old-lender-new-twist-shanghai-commercial-bank-teams-hashkey-credit-card
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[2025-12-23 10:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Carney taps financier Wiseman as Canada’s new ambassador to US
Snippet: Canada’s prime minister turns to a finance heavyweight to steady the cross-border relationship in the Trump era
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3337403/pm-mark-carney-names-financier-mark-wiseman-canadas-ambassador-us
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[2025-12-23 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: 2 Deep Water Bay homes sold for US$283 million in biggest deal in years
Snippet: The two three-storey units at 6 Deep Water Bay Road fetched HK$147,010 per square foot, the highest since HK$150,000 for a 2015 deal
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3337328/swire-properties-sells-2-deep-water-bay-homes-us283-million-biggest-deal-years
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[2025-12-23 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | Why China has moved to curb steel exports
Snippet: China’s pivot to emerging markets has kept its export machine running. But frictions are growing and steel is the most visible flashpoint
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3336824/chinas-steel-export-licensing-plan-shows-will-curb-trade-frictions
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[2025-12-23 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Lawmakers want US to disclose any approvals of Nvidia H200 China licences
Snippet: Democrats ‌Elizabeth Warren and Gregory Meeks also asked for an assessment of the military potential of the AI chips approved for export
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3337395/lawmakers-want-us-disclose-any-approvals-nvidia-h200-china-licences
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[2025-12-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: HNB Finance wins top honours at ‘CMA Integrated Reporting Awards’ - DailyNews
Snippet: HNB Finance PLC has been honoured with two accolades at the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025, reaffirming the company’s commitment to transparency, good governance and integrated business performance.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919851/hnb-finance-wins-top-honours-at-cma-integrated-reporting-awards/
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[2025-12-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Hayleys Fentons reports progress at ‘Roots of Resilience’ Mangrove Restoration Project - DailyNews
Snippet: Hayleys Fentons Limited has reported steady progress in the ‘Roots of Resilience’ Mangrove Reforestation Project, launched in partnership with the Coastal Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Department (CCCRMD) in November 2023.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919880/hayleys-fentons-reports-progress-at-roots-of-resilience-mangrove-restoration-project/
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[2025-12-23 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong tightens rules for waterfront event space after hot-air balloon fiasco
Snippet: Bids invited for the development, operation, management and maintenance of The Pier in Hung Hom for about three years
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337387/hong-kong-tightens-rules-waterfront-event-space-after-hot-air-balloon-fiasco
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[2025-12-23 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s record trade surplus could prompt protectionist response in 2026: report
Snippet: American researchers say restrictions on Chinese imports could help create complications for Beijing’s economic growth target next year
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337312/chinas-record-trade-surplus-could-prompt-protectionist-response-2026-report
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[2025-12-23 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China to hide bad debt records for pandemic-hit borrowers who repay small loans
Snippet: New policy by the People’s Bank of China applies to one-off debts up to 10,000 yuan incurred since 2020, aiming to help people rebuild credit
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337354/china-hide-bad-debt-records-pandemic-hit-borrowers-who-repay-small-loans
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[2025-12-22 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | As UK universities lose prestige, Asian institutions stand to benefit
Snippet: The decline of Britain’s universities and the challenges facing Western academia in general stem from education no longer being treated as a national investment
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3337227/shifting-global-univeristy-landscape-western-decline-asia-rising
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[2025-12-22 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China slaps tariffs on EU cheese and cream amid trade row
Snippet: Alleging that European subsidies are hurting Chinese producers, Beijing has imposed fees that look to hit French exporters the hardest
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3337356/china-slaps-tariffs-eu-cheese-and-cream-amid-trade-row
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[2025-12-22 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Gold takes centre stage as Hong Kong builds commodities ecosystem
Snippet: Hong Kong plans to build an international gold trading centre as part of a wider commodities hub push
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3337366/gold-takes-centre-stage-hong-kong-launches-committee-build-commodities-ecosystem
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