Topic: Business & Economy

Snippet: While trade disagreements have hampered ties between Beijing and Paris, Macron’s trip is important for the development of economic and political ties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3334870/macron-faces-tough-necessary-balancing-act-he-visits-china

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[2025-12-03 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | ‘Market is rotten’: Hong Kong fire exposes greedy building renovation business

Snippet: Skyrocketing costs and stock of old estates turn an industry rife with bid-rigging and collusive conduct into a gold mine, experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3334964/whole-market-rotten-hong-kong-fire-exposes-greedy-building-renovation-business

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[2025-12-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Factory of factories: China’s manufacturers join wave of overseas expansions

Snippet: With many of their clients moving or building sites abroad, China’s factory owners are following suit, seizing a ‘last chance’ for new revenues

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3334925/factory-factories-chinas-manufacturers-join-wave-overseas-expansions

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[2025-12-03 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SampathCards makes magical moments memorable with exclusive discounts - DailyNews

Snippet: SampathCards is ushering in the season of celebration with a lineup of offers that promise to make this festive period truly rewarding for all Sampath Credit and Debit Cardholders.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/business/906748/sampathcards-makes-magical-moments-memorable-with-exclusive-discounts/

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[2025-12-03 01:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong fire will not deter Filipino helpers from working in city: minister

Snippet: Philippines Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac says his government will also provide financial assistance to affected helpers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3334958/hong-kong-fire-will-not-deter-filipino-helpers-working-city-minister

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[2025-12-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s finance chief calls for fiscal firepower as Beijing weighs 2026 goals

Snippet: This month’s central economic work conference will set the tone, while top finance official signals more assertive fiscal support

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3334924/chinas-finance-minister-calls-more-fiscal-firepower-beijing-weighs-2026-agenda

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[2025-12-02 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China delivers record 180 billion parcels in 11 months as shoppers chase deals

Snippet: Express deliveries have reached as high as 777 million per day in 2025 as China’s consumers turn to cut-price online platforms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3334909/china-delivers-record-180-billion-parcels-11-months-shoppers-chase-deals

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[2025-12-02 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s strong economic growth impresses amid doubts on ‘overstated’ data

Snippet: Questions about India’s latest 8.2 per cent GDP quarterly growth have been raised by ANZ Bank and analysts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3334912/indias-strong-economic-growth-impresses-amid-doubts-overstated-data

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[2025-12-02 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong home sales dip as December slowdown looms amid tragedy, holiday lull

Snippet: Soft sentiment and stalled launches are expected to drag December property transactions to their lowest since August

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3334920/hong-kong-home-sales-dip-december-slowdown-looms-amid-tragedy-holiday-lull

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[2025-12-02 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man comes home to become mover after decade in Australia, business failure

Snippet: Home relocation business owner born into wealthy family switches to language training, says he is happier not chasing money

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3334354/chinese-man-returns-home-become-mover-after-decade-australia-and-business-failure

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[2025-12-02 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: ЕЦБ отказался поддержать репарационный кредит Украине

Snippet: Европейский центральный банк (ЕЦБ) отказался поддержать схему репарационного кредита Украине на сумму 140 млрд евро, который предполагалось обеспечить российскими активами, замороженными в западных странах из-за войны России против Украины, сообщила во вторник, 2 декабря, лондонская газета The Financial Times (FT) со ссылкой на источники.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/ecb-otkazalsa-podderzat-reparacionnyj-kredit-ukraine-na-140-mlrd-evro/a-74979256

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[2025-12-02 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Germany’s China playbook: if you can’t beat them, partner up

Snippet: More than half of surveyed German firms plan deeper ties with local partners in China to match the rapid innovation cycles of domestic competitors, the German Chamber of Commerce has found

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3334907/buy-china-trend-price-wars-push-german-industry-localise-seeing-rivals-leaders

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[2025-12-02 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong insurers face profit pressure in aftermath of deadly Tai Po fire

Snippet: Impact will be manageable, but insurers may have to rethink pricing strategies that have led them to cut premiums amid competition, S&P says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3334893/hong-kong-insurers-face-profit-pressure-aftermath-deadly-tai-po-fire

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[2025-12-02 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Unconstitutional’: Mahathir reports PM Anwar to police over Trump trade deal

Snippet: Ex-PM claims the deal lacks constitutional approval and undermines bumiputra privileges, which benefit ethnic Malays and indigenous groups

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3334905/mahathir-reports-pm-anwar-police-over-unconstitutional-malaysia-us-trade-deal

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[2025-12-02 19:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Morgan Stanley sees mainland China property slump extending into 2026

Snippet: The US investment bank expects limited policy support from Beijing next year despite few signs of a turnaround in the sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3334898/morgan-stanley-sees-mainland-china-property-market-slump-extending-2026

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[2025-12-02 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 1,900 China-Japan flights cancelled in December as political row continues

Snippet: Airlines have now scrapped over 40 per cent of their China-Japan flights scheduled for this month amid a diplomatic spat over Taiwan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3334889/1900-china-japan-flights-cancelled-december-political-row-continues

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[2025-12-02 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong taps Value Partners, 9 others to manage US$385 million residency fund

Snippet: Government investment arm HKIC also names Primavera among managers of CIES IP, which focuses on Hong Kong’s long-term development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3334873/hong-kong-taps-value-partners-9-others-manage-us385-million-residency-scheme-fund

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[2025-12-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pursuit of hoppiness: how China’s cash-conscious drinkers embraced craft beers

Snippet: As discerning alcohol consumers seek ‘wallet-friendly’ products, premium beers are winning out over higher-end options

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3334230/pursuit-hoppiness-why-chinas-cash-conscious-drinkers-have-embraced-craft-beers

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[2025-12-02 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Digital marketing

Snippet: Business [Good Business] Closeup’s viral ad redux: We love you, but stay hidden BrandRap GIGIL and MullenLowe TREYNA dominate Boomerang Awards 2025 Dec 2, 2025 2:56 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News How do you create winning ideas? These young Filipino digital creatives share their process Nov 25, 2025 11:27 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsletters [DECODED] Public office needs trust to thrive

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/digital-marketing/

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[2025-12-02 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Healthcare and tech to drive Asia-Pacific private equity deals amid slower growth

Snippet: Asia-Pacific private equity managers are forecasting higher returns and fewer geopolitical risks than peers elsewhere, a new survey finds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3334804/healthcare-and-tech-drive-asia-pacific-private-equity-deals-amid-slower-growth-survey

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[2025-12-02 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Business school teaching case study: A cereal for growth

Snippet: PublishedDecember 2 2025

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/0bad6e0b-c01c-44cd-8b04-85e38445dec6

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[2025-12-02 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s 3SBio seeks US$400 million in Hong Kong to boost drug pipeline

Snippet: Share placement to help Shenyang-based firm advance clinical research in China and the US, expand reach of cancer and hair-loss drugs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3334844/chinas-3sbio-seeks-us400-million-hong-kong-boost-drug-pipeline

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[2025-12-02 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China turns to school ‘snow breaks’ to warm up winter tourism industry

Snippet: Ahead of next year’s record-long Spring Festival, local governments roll out short holidays to lure families to winter getaways

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3334792/china-turns-school-snow-breaks-warm-winter-tourism-industry

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[2025-12-02 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks waver on bitcoin sell-off, carry trade unravelling

Snippet: ‘A surge in the Japanese yen is once again playing havoc with markets,’ analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3334834/hong-kong-stocks-head-2-week-high-amid-upbeat-outlooks-2026

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[2025-12-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From immigration to investments: China’s middle class is unwinding bets on Japan

Snippet: Popular destination for capital feels the chill, with cruise lines cancelling trips, investors selling property and parents questioning if it is safe to send students

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3334789/beijing-tokyo-diplomatic-feud-dims-japans-allure-chinese-wealth-and-talent

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[2025-12-02 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s EV makers post stellar sales before incentives are phased out next year

Snippet: Leapmotor leads the pack with record sales for a seventh month in a row, while Voyah and Zeekr put on a strong performance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3334805/chinas-ev-makers-post-electrifying-sales-incentives-are-phased-out-next-year

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[2025-12-02 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Reception hall with Rs 210 Mn investment opens in Eastern Province - DailyNews

Snippet: The Abdullah Grand Palace with the capacity of accommodating 2000 guests in one sitting built at a cost of Rs.210 million was declared opened by Ampara District Secretary Chinthaka Abewickrama and owner of Y.B.Rukaiya recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/02/business/906265/reception-hall-with-rs-210-mn-investment-opens-in-eastern-province/

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[2025-12-02 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brazil’s central bank chief says China’s low-cost imports have eased inflation

Snippet: Gabriel Galipolo confirms imports from China have grown while their prices have fallen, easing inflation in Brazil in the short term

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3334820/brazils-central-bank-chief-says-inflation-decreasing-due-low-cost-imports-china

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[2025-12-02 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Global retailers face increasing ransomware threats - DailyNews

Snippet: Global retailers are facing increasingly complex and costly ransomware threats, according to the newly released “Sophos State of Ransomware in Retail 2025” report. The study, now in its fifth year, highlights a dangerous rise in ransom demands, widening security blind spots, and evolving cybercriminal tactics targeting the sector worldwide.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/02/business/906285/global-retailers-face-increasing-ransomware-threats/

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[2025-12-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Aitken Spence Institute of Hotel Management wins - DailyNews

Snippet: Aitken Spence Institute of Hotel Management has been awarded the title of ‘World’s Leading Sustainable Female Empowerment Initiative’ at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/02/business/906023/aitken-spence-institute-of-hotel-management-wins/

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[2025-12-02 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Head of UK financial watchdog quits after early leak of Rachel Reeves’ budget

Snippet: Richard Hughes said he wanted to help the Office for Budget Responsibility recover from the lapse, which is linked to leadership failures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3334817/head-uk-financial-watchdog-quits-after-early-leak-rachel-reeves-budget

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[2025-12-02 02:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: In Congress, He Said Tariffs Were Bad for Business. As Trump’s Ambassador to Canada, He’s Reversed Course.

Snippet: Time is winding down for Howard Miller, the storied furniture company and clockmaker in western Michigan that said this summer it will close after 99 years. It identified the Trump administration’s tariffs as a main culprit.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/pete-hoekstra-michigan-canada-tariffs

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[2025-12-01 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s CSSC unveils plans for cruise, deep-sea and nuclear-powered vessels

Snippet: CSSC’s plan to develop specialised vessels is in line with Beijing’s ambition to transform the country into a shipbuilding powerhouse

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3334790/chinas-giant-shipbuilder-cssc-unveils-plans-cruise-deep-sea-nuclear-powered-vessels

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[2025-12-01 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 1 in 3 European firms in China hit by export controls plan to divert sourcing

Snippet: Survey finds that most firms expect to be affected by China’s export controls, with many bracing for higher costs and long shipping delays

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3334786/1-3-european-firms-china-hit-export-controls-plan-divert-sourcing-survey-finds

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[2025-12-01 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC tips Hong Kong and mainland Chinese shares to maintain momentum in 2026

Snippet: Attractive valuations, improved fundamentals and pro-growth policies – HSBC and UBS expect a ‘good year’ ahead as China hits growth targets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3334798/hsbc-tips-hong-kong-and-mainland-chinese-shares-maintain-recovery-momentum-2026

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[2025-12-01 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Russia’s gold sale prompt a retreat? Hedge fund manager spurs debate

Snippet: While a Chinese hedge fund manager has claimed gold’s ‘best days’ are over, analysts argue Moscow’s move does not reflect the overall picture

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3334752/will-russias-gold-sale-prompt-retreat-hedge-fund-manager-spurs-debate

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[2025-12-01 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Silver surge outpaces gold on global squeeze, rising interest rate-cut hopes

Snippet: White metal doubles in value this year to reach record high, outshining gold’s 60 per cent rise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3334760/silver-surge-outpaces-gold-global-squeeze-rising-interest-rate-cut-hopes

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[2025-12-01 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s currency push gains ground as Russia nears issuance of yuan bond

Snippet: Foreign governments have raised a record 13 billion yuan (US$1.8 billion) via yuan bonds this year, Bloomberg-compiled data shows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3334758/chinas-currency-push-gains-ground-russia-nears-issuance-yuan-bond

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[2025-12-01 19:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland Chinese miner Zijin’s founder who built US$100 billion firm retires

Snippet: Chairman Chen Jinghe, 68, will become honorary chairman and senior consultant; he says it is the best time to transition to a new leadership

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3334757/mainland-chinese-miner-zijins-founder-who-built-us100-billion-firm-retires

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[2025-12-01 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing aims to harness state, private sectors to build ‘world-class firms’

Snippet: Private firms need a stable, level playing field, with state-owned enterprises acting as anchors for strategic industries, state-asset watchdog says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3334750/beijing-aims-harness-state-private-sectors-build-world-class-firms

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[2025-12-01 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Floods and landslides push vegetable prices to record highs - DailyNews

Snippet: The wholesale prices of vegetables at the Dambulla Economic Center have surged sharply in recent days.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/01/local/905793/floods-and-landslides-push-vegetable-prices-to-record-highs/

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[2025-12-01 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: African nations push for recognition of colonial crimes and reparations

Snippet: The economic cost of colonialism in Africa is believed to be staggering, with some estimates putting the cost of plunder in the trillions