[2026-02-16 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Construction

Snippet: Project that began as part of Belt and Road offers incentives in outreach effort

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/construction

[2026-02-16 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China debt crunch

Snippet: Hong Kong company Kingboard had petitioned against developer over unpaid loan

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/china-debt-crunch

[2026-02-16 13:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: governance

Snippet: Business [Ask the Tax Whiz] An open letter to President Marcos: Filipinos feel overtaxed, yet underserved Thought Leaders ​​[In This Economy] ‘What has happened to the School?’: Winnie Monsod’s wake-up call Feb 13, 2026 3:43 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business BIR: Cases filed vs 25 personnel over alleged LOA misuse Feb 10, 2026 3:51 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsletters [Vantage Point] Liberty

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/governance/

[2026-02-16 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Trading Asia

Snippet: Analyses of the latest shifts and trends in Asian markets.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/trading-asia

[2026-02-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New think tank launched to bridge talent gap in Hong Kong studies

Snippet: Hong Kong Future Economy Institute’s director says focus on global topics at local universities has led to fewer people researching pressing local issues

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343631/new-think-tank-launched-bridge-talent-gap-hong-kong-studies

[2026-02-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Inflation projected to move towards 5% target by 2H-2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic stability continued to strengthen in 2025, alongside notable progress in implementing critical structural and policy reforms. Although the year was marked by both severe domestic and global shocks, the economy demonstrated resilience, underscoring the effectiveness of decisive measures to strengthen policy buffers and the meaningful progress achieved in restoring stability and reinforcing economic fundamentals Central Bank of Sri Lanka Monetary Policy Report – February 2026 said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/16/business/951772/inflation-projected-to-move-towards-5-target-by-2h-2026/

[2026-02-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bangladesh PM-elect says economy faces serious challenges - DailyNews

Snippet: Tarique Rahman, in his first news conference as prime minister-elect, struck a tone of triumph and reconciliation, declaring that Bangladesh had “restored the true essence of freedom and rights”, after more than a decade and a half of “authoritarian rule”.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/16/world/951899/bangladesh-pm-elect-says-economy-faces-serious-challenges/

[2026-02-16 01:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Early flower blooms in warm weather add to sellers’ woes at festival fairs

Snippet: Temperatures aside, vendors say competition from rivals over border and poor economy have dampened consumer spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343641/early-flower-blooms-warm-weather-add-sellers-woes-festival-fairs

[2026-02-15 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong visitor arrivals off to strong start in 2026, up 9.6% to 7.23 million

Snippet: Financial Secretary Paul Chan says 1.43 million mainland Chinese visitors expected during Lunar New Year holiday, up 6 per cent from last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343627/hong-kong-visitor-arrivals-strong-start-2026-96-723-million

[2026-02-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China puts another big bank under stricter watch – why now?

Snippet: Beijing continues to impose stricter regulatory standards on major lenders, shielding the financial system from mounting strains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343580/china-expands-oversight-major-banks-amid-property-sector-risks

[2026-02-15 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From fireworks to racing, how Hong Kong is celebrating the Year of the Horse

Snippet: Here is your guide to events beginning on February 17 ushering in the new year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343619/fireworks-racing-how-hong-kong-celebrating-year-horse

[2026-02-15 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a ‘military vacuum’ in West and Central Africa opened new markets for China

Snippet: Beijing has increased engagement with countries in the Sahel following the French military exit, and with Russian weapons in short supply

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342903/how-military-vacuum-west-and-central-africa-opened-new-markets-china

[2026-02-15 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why a 2,000-fold pay gap for Hong Kong board members may be a troubling sign

Snippet: Far wider disparity than other markets may indicate talent issues on the low end, lack of independence on the high end, lawmaker says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3343485/why-its-troubling-hong-kong-board-member-pay-ranges-us850-us167-million

[2026-02-15 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Spring Festival box office faces plot twist after 2025 smashed records

Snippet: Home-grown films lead the charge but fail to meet the phenomenal success of last year’s Ne Zha 2, which attracted record-breaking crowds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342186/chinas-box-office-presales-fall-over-60-last-year-crucial-lunar-new-year-window

[2026-02-15 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Steady recovery in Hong Kong’s property market a vote of confidence

Snippet: Landmark deals in Central show foreign financial institutions see potential in the city’s and China’s economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3343443/steady-recovery-hong-kongs-property-market-vote-confidence

[2026-02-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s gold rush: why families are doubling down on precious metals

Snippet: Gold is becoming more popular in China ahead of the Lunar New Year, with households viewing the asset as a safety net amid an uncertain economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343554/chinas-gold-rush-why-families-are-doubling-down-precious-metals

[2026-02-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The AI future is now, and markets are reacting differently in the US and China

Snippet: Investor jitters grow in the US as AI reshapes expectations, but China’s markets have so far reacted with caution rather than panic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3343568/ai-rattles-us-investors-while-chinas-tech-stocks-hold-steady-now

[2026-02-14 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Macroscope | How robust domestic financial markets could ease era of AI uncertainty

Snippet: Attempts to develop financial centres must go beyond luring global capital and talent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3343420/how-robust-domestic-financial-markets-could-ease-era-ai-uncertainty

[2026-02-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan out, Australia in? China’s tourists heading down under for Lunar New Year

Snippet: Bookings projected to surge on new flights, flexible itineraries and ease of payment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343560/great-barrier-reef-calling-chinese-tourists-make-australia-lunar-new-year-hotspot

[2026-02-14 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Savvy Hongkongers book 9-day Lunar New Year break for festive trips across Asia

Snippet: Immigration Department earlier forecast number of trips by residents and visitors alike would reach 11.38 million between February 14 and 23

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343565/savvy-hongkongers-book-9-day-lunar-new-year-break-festive-trips-across-asia

[2026-02-14 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ministry targets high speed broadband connectivity by 2029 - DailyNews

Snippet: Digital Economy Ministry officials said plans have been formulated to provide every person in the country with high speed broadband connectivity by 2029.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/14/local/951281/ministry-targets-high-speed-broadband-connectivity-by-2029/

[2026-02-14 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Chinese provinces slash revenue outlook, analysts warn of debt control

Snippet: Local governments seen curbing infrastructure spending as Beijing’s fiscal discipline pushes regions to prioritise social services and tech over large projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343499/chinese-provinces-slash-revenue-outlook-analysts-warn-debt-control

[2026-02-14 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese power line projects seek private capital in sign of infrastructure shift

Snippet: Beijing is encouraging more private investment in a range of critical infrastructure projects, from railways to nuclear power plants

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343495/chinese-power-line-projects-seek-private-capital-sign-infrastructure-shift

[2026-02-13 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s West Kowloon arts hub secures HK$3 billion, 10-year loan facility

Snippet: Deal, together with US$1 billion bond issuance in tranches, will help operator meet financing challenges until property project generates revenue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343531/hong-kongs-west-kowloon-arts-hub-secures-hk3-billion-10-year-loan-facility

[2026-02-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China charges former AstraZeneca executive – a sign of the times?

Snippet: Foreign drug makers face pressure in the Chinese market, from tighter regulatory oversight to growing local competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343522/china-charges-former-astrazeneca-executive-what-it-means-global-pharmaceutical-firms

[2026-02-13 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gold rush backlash: why China is clamping down on ‘get rich’ promises

Snippet: Regulators intervene to contain fallout after volatility in global prices sparks market turmoil at home

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3343471/china-tightens-gold-trading-rules-shenzhen-after-platforms-collapse

[2026-02-13 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Waruna Sri Dhanapala appointed Digital Economy Ministry Secretary - DailyNews

Snippet: Waruna Sri Dhanapala has been appointed as Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/local/950999/waruna-sri-dhanapala-appointed-digital-economy-ministry-secretary/

[2026-02-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China overhauls CPI basket, with never-before-seen unveiling of its composition

Snippet: Beijing’s five-year recalibration aims to better reflect consumption, as policymakers shift weight away from food and housing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343465/china-overhauls-consumer-price-basket-never-seen-unveiling-its-composition

[2026-02-13 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong diners bid farewell to 80-year-old Honolulu Coffee Shop in Wan Chai

Snippet: Dozens pack cha chaan teng known for its egg tarts and milk tea ahead of March 1 closure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343473/hong-kong-diners-bid-farewell-80-year-old-honolulu-coffee-shop-wan-chai

[2026-02-13 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ​​[In This Economy] ‘What has happened to the School?’: Winnie Monsod’s wake-up call

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-university-philippines-school-of-economics-winnie-monsod-wake-up-call/

[2026-02-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As China seeks to globalise the yuan, it finds a new vehicle in Africa

Snippet: Africa Finance Corporation executive says entering Chinese capital markets is a ‘natural evolution’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343347/africas-yuan-pivot-why-more-top-lenders-are-eyeing-chinas-bond-market

[2026-02-13 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks decline after US rout on AI disruption jitters

Snippet: Sell-offs also whiplash commodity markets, with both gold and silver slumping as traders unwind positions to cover soured bets on equities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343394/hong-kong-stocks-decline-taking-cues-us-rout-jitters-about-ai-disruption

[2026-02-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Glimmer of hope? Why China’s marriage uptick could spark 2026 birth rebound

Snippet: Double-digit jump in registration rate, boosted by policy and cultural tradition, offers modest upturn, but demographers are wary of weak fertility intentions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343330/chinas-marriage-rebound-will-more-2025-knots-bring-more-baby-bumps-2026

[2026-02-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: stock markets

Snippet: Business Liberty Flour Mills’ ongoing search for alternative strategic options to stay in play Business Tracking the fallout of Manny Villar’s spot in Forbes’ list of richest individuals Feb 13, 2026 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business Liberty Flour Mills at the crossroads: Family feud, falling profits amid turmoil in milling business Feb 6, 2026 8:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsletters [Rappler’s

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/stock-markets/

[2026-02-13 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Hongkongers are using a longer Lunar New Year break for travel

Snippet: South Korea and Japan also popular as some residents make the most of break by taking two days of leave to enjoy nine consecutive days off

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343377/vietnam-mainland-china-among-top-lunar-new-year-destinations-hongkongers

[2026-02-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Open Questions | Why Trump’s April trip to China may not deliver ‘grand bargain’: James ZimmermanThe American Chamber of Commerce in China chairman says this year’s expected Trump-Xi meetings can put countries on a ‘visionary’ path.

Snippet: The American Chamber of Commerce in China chairman says this year’s expected Trump-Xi meetings can put countries on a ‘visionary’ path

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3343317/james-zimmerman-how-us-and-china-can-make-2026-year-vision

[2026-02-13 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tilvin Silva and delegation in talks with Kerala Chief Minister to boost tourism and culture - DailyNews

Snippet: Discussions between a visiting Sri Lankan delegation which included JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva and Kerala Chief Minister Shri Pinarayvi Vijayan focussed on boosting tourism and culture. The delegation visited the Vikhram Sarabhai Space Center and India’s first container transhipment port at Vizhinjam to see India’s advancement in science and technology and the blue economy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/local/950542/tilvin-silva-and-delegation-in-talks-with-kerala-chief-minister-to-boost-tourism-and-culture/

[2026-02-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EFutures relocates and expands AI capabilities for Global Markets - DailyNews

Snippet: EFutures, one of the award-winning technology and software outsourcing companies, has announced the relocation of its operations to a new office at Bullers Lane, Colombo, reinforcing its continued growth and long-term expansion strategy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/business/950281/efutures-relocates-and-expands-ai-capabilities-for-global-markets/

[2026-02-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: GovPay platform sees Rs.2.7 Bn worth transactions in one year - DailyNews

Snippet: The Digital Economy Ministry stated that the GovPay platform, introduced to simplify and streamline transactions between citizens and government institutions, marked its first anniversary yesterday (12).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/local/950696/govpay-platform-sees-rs-2-7-bn-worth-transactions-in-one-year/

[2026-02-13 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: West Kowloon arts hub seeks US$1 billion in first bond sale to fund operations

Snippet: Loss-making authority edges closer to bond offering to help sustain operations amid continuing deficits

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343373/hong-kongs-west-kowloon-arts-hub-seeks-us1-billion-first-bond-sale-fund-operations

[2026-02-13 01:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Insurance

Snippet: Companies issued 254 policies covering 278 sq. kilometers over past decade, Nikkei finds

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/insurance

[2026-02-13 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: John Lee vows ‘systematic framework’ to align Hong Kong with nation’s blueprint

Snippet: In a social media post, chief executive says all officials must have ‘reform mindset’ to ensure Hong Kong’s five-year plan proceeds towards its goals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343367/john-lee-vows-systematic-framework-align-hong-kong-chinas-blueprint

[2026-02-12 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to dismantle local power protectionism in push to electrify national grid

Snippet: State Council directive eyes unified power market, curbing provincial fragmentation to boost green energy expansion and optimise resource flow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343329/china-dismantle-local-power-protectionism-push-electrify-national-grid

[2026-02-12 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Saudi Arabia reshapes Vision 2030 around new priorities

Snippet: Saudi Arabia has begun reviewing its Vision 2030, a sweeping diversification agenda launched in Saudi Arabia in 2016. The country's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — at the time Deputy Crown Prince as well as Minister of Defense — introduced the $2 trillion (€1.7 trillion) reform agenda a decade ago to reduce the kingdom's reliance on oil, and to transform the economy and society.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/saudi-arabia-reshapes-vision-2030-around-new-priorities/a-75900119

[2026-02-12 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bookings up but bottom lines flat for Hong Kong reunion dinners

Snippet: Seafood chain says bookings for reunion dinners have risen 10 per cent but overall year-on-year earnings for Lunar New Year period could ‘just about balance out’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343338/bookings-bottom-lines-flat-hong-kong-reunion-dinners

[2026-02-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese premier tours rare earths production hub amid rising US tech rivalry

Snippet: Premier Li Qiang called for China to consolidate its lead in industries like rare earths, where Beijing has a strategic edge over Washington

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343328/chinese-premier-tours-rare-earths-production-hub-amid-rising-us-tech-rivalry

[2026-02-12 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SoftBank

Snippet: SoftBank Group to float 10% as the fintech subsidiary goes international

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/softbank

[2026-02-12 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: TSMC

Snippet: The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/tsmc

[2026-02-12 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU seeks independence, survival amid China-US economic dominance

Snippet: European leaders meet to address the bloc’s economic woes, reliance on China and US, and shielding key industries from protectionist policies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343263/free-trade-or-fortress-europe-battle-soul-eu-economy

[2026-02-12 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: GovPay celebrates one year of seamless public service - DailyNews

Snippet: One year ago today, the GovPay system was officially launched at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the Honorable President and Minister of Digital Economy, Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/breaking-news/950089/govpay-celebrates-one-year-of-seamless-public-service/