[2026-02-12 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong braces for 11.38 million trips during Lunar New Year travel rush

Snippet: Projected figure marks 16 per cent increase from last year, according to Immigration Department

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343279/1138-million-expected-cross-hong-kong-borders-over-lunar-new-year-period

[2026-02-12 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nexperia faces 6-month inquiry as CEO Zhang’s suspension upheld by Dutch court

Snippet: Investigation into firm’s governance could last six months, with one analyst warning of damage to bilateral ties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3343276/chinas-wingtech-faces-setback-dutch-court-keeps-nexperia-ceo-suspended-orders-probe

[2026-02-12 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘The Trump factor’ could be luring more foreign investors to China. Here’s why

Snippet: Global volatility is forcing a rethink of traditional safe havens, creating opportunities for Beijing, prominent investor says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343187/trump-factor-why-china-may-benefit-investors-diversify-us-dollar-assets

[2026-02-12 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks slip as regulator summons tech firms over train tickets

Snippet: Approaching Lunar New Year holiday also dampens investors’ enthusiasm for technology stocks, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3343249/hong-kong-stocks-slip-beijing-regulator-summons-tech-firms-train-ticket-complaints

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Index compiler MSCI tilts towards Chinese tech stocks in latest revamp

Snippet: A net 21 stocks were added to the MSCI China Index, including SenseTime, Pony.ai and Hesai Technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3343220/index-compiler-msci-tilts-towards-chinese-tech-stocks-latest-revamp

[2026-02-12 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ongoing reforms and policy stability are vital for economic prosperity - CBSL Governor - DailyNews

Snippet: The ongoing reforms and policy stability implemented to restore the country’s economy are vital, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/business/949598/ongoing-reforms-and-policy-stability-are-vital-for-economic-prosperity-cbsl-governor/

[2026-02-12 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Stakeholder consultations begin on tariff reforms under 2026 Budget - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government has commenced stakeholder engagement on proposed tariff reforms under the 2026 Budget, with the aim of strengthening the production economy and boosting exports.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/business/949585/stakeholder-consultations-begin-on-tariff-reforms-under-2026-budget/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How AI, delivery drones helped China cut logistics costs to a new low

Snippet: Beijing brings per unit costs to lowest level on record – though outlays still remain well above levels in most developed economies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343209/how-ai-delivery-drones-helped-china-cut-logistics-costs-new-low

[2026-02-11 23:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: How close is Nigeria to meeting its clean cooking target?

Snippet: Zainab Salisu has been using firewood to cook her family's meals and run her bean cake small business for many years. The married mother of two who lives in Jahi, a suburb in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, says the traditional style of cooking is what her "family can afford." However, she also admits that it's taking a toll on her health.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/how-close-is-nigeria-to-meeting-its-clean-cooking-target/a-75907933

[2026-02-11 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vendors upbeat despite rent rises as crowds flock to Lunar New Year fair

Snippet: From flowers to fai chun, crowds return in force to Victoria Park on the fair’s opening day as the Year of the Horse approaches

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343218/hong-kong-vendors-optimistic-despite-rent-hikes-lunar-new-year-fair-crowds-flock

[2026-02-11 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China lets yuan rise to strongest level in years as de-dollarisation trend grows

Snippet: China’s central bank sets the yuan’s midpoint rate at its strongest level since mid-2023, as jitters over the US dollar buoy the Chinese currency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343174/china-lets-yuan-rise-strongest-level-years-de-dollarisation-trend-grows

[2026-02-11 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Time on happy hour as French wine and spirit sales sour in mainland China, US

Snippet: French alcohol exports to mainland China and the US dropped by 19.5 and 21 per cent in 2025 as tariffs stifled global trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343156/time-called-happy-hour-french-wine-and-spirit-sales-sour-mainland-china-us

[2026-02-11 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s consumer price growth cools as inflation outlook remains unclear

Snippet: Consumer price index rose for a fourth straight month in January, though the increase fell short of market expectations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3343143/chinas-consumer-price-growth-cools-inflation-outlook-remains-unclear

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Green gambit sees China turn old oil pipeline into new carbon highway

Snippet: Successful 27km trial unlocks vast carbon dioxide transport potential, bridging geographical gaps to accelerate a process seen as vital to large-scale decarbonisation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343072/china-turns-old-oil-pipeline-new-carbon-highway-green-cost-cutting-gambit

[2026-02-11 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Emotional economy boom: China ‘love-brained’ youth seek strangers’ ire for guidance

Snippet: People obsessed with love pay for tongue-lashing from self-styled influencers; some consider growing trend a form of ‘public humiliation’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3342385/rise-emotional-economy-china-love-brained-youth-seek-strangers-scolding-guidance

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

Source: Rappler

Title: [Finterest] MSMEs run the economy, so why do they still get so little bank loans?

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/finterest-msmes-get-few-loans-can-digital-banks-close-gap/

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

Source: Rappler

Title: Banking And Financial Services

Snippet: Thought Leaders [Vantage Point] Why a DBP–LandBank merger has become urgent Business [Finterest] MSMEs run the economy, so why do they still get so little bank loans? Feb 11, 2026 8:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied BrandRap Where do time deposits fit in today’s portfolios?

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/banking-and-financial-services/

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

Source: Rappler

Title: MSMEs in the Philippines

Snippet: Thought Leaders [Vantage Point] Why a DBP–LandBank merger has become urgent Business [Finterest] MSMEs run the economy, so why do they still get so little bank loans? Feb 11, 2026 8:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied BrandRap ADB, GCash lending arm Fuse partner to unlock inclusive finance, fight poverty in Philippines Feb 6, 2026 6:07 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied BrandRap Empowering enterprise growth

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/msmes-philippines/

[2026-02-11 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US seeks fair China competition, looks to realign Latin America ties

Snippet: Scott Bessent says Washington wants to reduce security risks without decoupling from Beijing as it steps up engagement across Latin America

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3343118/treasury-chief-says-us-seeks-fair-china-competition-eyes-latin-america-realignment

[2026-02-11 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: State Institutions to connect to National Cyber Security Operations Centre soon - DailyNews

Snippet: A special discussion on the implementing the Cabinet decision to connect critical government institutions to the National Cyber Security Operations Centre (NCSOC) was held on 10 February 2026 at the Old Parliament Building in Colombo. Organised jointly by Sri Lanka CERT and the Digital Economy Ministry, this session can be identified as a decisive step toward strengthening the country’s national cyber security framework.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/11/local/949260/state-institutions-to-connect-to-national-cyber-security-operations-centre-soon/

[2026-02-11 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hollywood stars to headline Hong Kong’s first Comic Con

Snippet: Mads Mikkelsen, Giancarlo Esposito and Christopher Lloyd lined up for Hong Kong Comic Con 2026 to be held from May 29 to 31

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343100/hollywood-stars-headline-hong-kong-comic-con

[2026-02-11 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Brilliant’ retail and dining revenue gives Hong Kong’s Ngong Ping 360 boost

Snippet: Operator will introduce cable car night rides for the first time to headline its 20th anniversary celebrations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343098/brilliant-retail-and-dining-revenue-gives-hong-kongs-ngong-ping-360-boost

[2026-02-11 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia’s economy tipped to gain from deeper mainland China, Hong Kong ties

Snippet: Increased investments and lessons learned from improving capital markets could help Indonesia as it ‘opens shop’, insiders and observers say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3343092/indonesias-economy-tipped-gain-deeper-mainland-china-hong-kong-ties

[2026-02-10 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia turns to digital finance to reach unbanked population

Snippet: With millions still lacking access to banking services, Indonesia is drawing on regional lessons and forging international partnerships

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3343090/indonesia-turns-digital-finance-reach-unbanked-population

[2026-02-10 23:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: personal finance tips

Snippet: Business [Finterest] MSMEs run the economy, so why do they still get so little bank loans? BrandRap Where do time deposits fit in today’s portfolios? Feb 10, 2026 8:37 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business [Ask the Tax Whiz] What you need to know about BIR’s new Single-Instance Audit Framework Feb 6, 2026 12:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business [Finterest] What to consider

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/personal-finance-tips/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia eyes China partners to build ‘better than the EU standard’

Snippet: Sovereign wealth fund Danantara targets waste-to-energy, smart grids, and data centres, leveraging a global tech leader for green and infrastructure growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3343084/indonesia-eyes-china-partnerships-build-industry-and-tech-better-eu-standard

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU ‘mega tariff’: French minister urges caution amid calls for 30% China duty

Snippet: Finance minister distances himself from French government agency’s proposal for blanket EU tariffs on China to stop ‘destruction’ of local industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3343041/french-finance-minister-urges-caution-paris-agency-proposes-30-china-tariff

[2026-02-10 18:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China keen to realise ambitions for digital currency amid slow uptake

Snippet: Despite record transactions last year, most users prefer alternatives – while Beijing likely to maintain gradual expansion, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343032/china-takes-gradual-approach-digital-yuan-upgrade-and-expansion

[2026-02-10 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stepping up as global arbitration hub, deputy justice secretary says

Snippet: Horace Cheung also confident of city’s investment prospects, while the Indonesian Law Policy Strategy Agency’s Andry Indrady cites Singapore’s strengths

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343019/hong-kong-stepping-international-arbitration-hub-deputy-justice-secretary-says

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

Source: Rappler

Title: [Vantage Point] Liberty Flour Mills: From breadbasket to balance-sheet risk

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/newsletters/vantage-point-liberty-flour-mills-transparency-economy-debt-crisis/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s cruise industry passes major milestone as Beijing eyes travel boom

Snippet: As domestic liner handles 1 millionth passenger, Beijing says it aims to turn yachts and cruise ships into major new consumption drivers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342933/chinas-cruise-industry-passes-major-milestone-beijing-eyes-travel-boom

[2026-02-10 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Businesses to ‘keep doing it’ as Japan-China trade stays defiant after election

Snippet: Neither side likely to want escalation in months-long dispute but near-term outlook uncertain, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342960/china-japan-dispute-what-next-businesses-after-takaichis-election-sweep

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Nature: the economy's secret lifeline?

Snippet: A business model heavily focused on growth at the expense of nature is not only unsustainable, but threatens extinction if not reversed.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/nature-the-economys-secret-lifeline/a-75873269

[2026-02-09 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Scams and outflows: why China slammed the door on real-world asset tokens

Snippet: Beijing’s clampdown aims to help safeguard financial security and monetary sovereignty while leaving room for regulated fintech innovation in Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342952/chinas-necessary-asset-tokenisation-ban-targets-scams-and-capital-flight-analysts-say

[2026-02-09 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Xi signals tech ambitions in 5-year plan with Beijing tour

Snippet: Visit comes as Beijing prioritises tech-driven development and achieving self-reliance in its latest socio-economic blueprint

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342949/chinas-xi-signals-tech-ambitions-5-year-plan-tour-beijing-innovation-park

[2026-02-09 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Luckin’s 30,000th store milestone adds buzz to China’s brewing coffee battle

Snippet: Xiamen-headquartered chain pushes to integrate supply network worldwide and accelerate growth in markets from Asia to the US

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342941/luckins-30000th-store-milestone-adds-buzz-chinas-brewing-coffee-battle

[2026-02-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese drone for anti-submarine warfare among systems at Saudi defence show

Snippet: Demand is growing in the Middle East for autonomous platforms and it is now one of the largest overseas markets for China’s military drones

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342898/chinese-drone-anti-submarine-warfare-among-systems-saudi-defence-show

[2026-02-09 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippine national budget

Snippet: Thought Leaders ​​[In This Economy] ‘What has happened to the School?’: Winnie Monsod’s wake-up call In-depth After flood control mess, NIA chief’s daughter transfers ownership of $1.2-M Las Vegas house Feb 9, 2026 5:55 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [ANALYSIS] Defunding foreign-assisted projects and the costs we now bear Jan 30, 2026 7:30 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Senators flag

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/philippine-national-budget/

[2026-02-09 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The View | Asian property markets’ supply constraints are a double-edged sword

Snippet: The narrow pool of high-quality assets benefits landlords and affluent investors but poses a challenge to prospective buyers and renters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3342877/asian-property-markets-supply-constraints-are-double-edged-sword

[2026-02-09 18:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China failed to hit 2025 soybean meal dependence target. US deal makes it harder

Snippet: Beijing sees soybeans as the agricultural industry’s biggest vulnerability, while plans to cut their use in animal feed have little success

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342864/china-failed-hit-soybean-meal-dependence-targets-last-year-us-deal-makes-it-harder

[2026-02-09 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Financial Times

Title: School IB economics: Poland cools on joining Eurozone after its economy surges

Snippet: PublishedFebruary 9 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/db8eccce-071a-4c01-a477-f0487d91a3a1

[2026-02-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Time is ripe’: why China is eyeing another vast canal link to Southeast Asia

Snippet: China has almost completed the US$10 billion Pinglu Canal connecting its heartlands to Southeast Asia. Now, it is mulling an even larger waterway

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342669/time-ripe-why-china-eyeing-another-vast-canal-link-southeast-asia

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Farmers’ son banker Xu Yiding under probe by China’s anti-corruption watchdog

Snippet: The Agricultural Development Bank of China vice-president was once held up as a model figure for finance-driven poverty reduction

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342816/farmers-son-banker-xu-yiding-under-investigation-chinas-anti-corruption-watchdog

[2026-02-08 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As jobs dry up, China’s graduates turn to booming ‘micro drama’ industry

Snippet: The bite-sized series now rival box office hits in popularity – and with that success comes opportunity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342809/chinas-micro-drama-industry-emerges-jobs-lifeline-tough-graduate-labour-market

[2026-02-08 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s future growth rate could drop to 2.5% without market reforms: economist

Snippet: China will struggle to keep growth above 4 per cent unless there is a ‘strong turnaround’ in productivity and consumer spending, economist warns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342679/chinas-future-growth-rate-could-drop-25-without-market-reforms-economist

[2026-02-08 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Hong Kong’s headquarters economy fuels rebound in commercial property

Snippet: The headquarters economy is powering office and retail recovery, with rising demand, stabilising rents and renewed investor confidence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342815/what-hong-kongs-headquarters-economy-and-how-it-drives-commercial-property-upswing

[2026-02-08 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong ‘will deepen technology, industry links under nation’s blueprint’

Snippet: Finance chief Paul Chan says Hong Kong must make better use of strengths as global financial hub to speed up industrial development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342812/hong-kong-will-deepen-technology-industry-links-under-nations-blueprint

[2026-02-08 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AutoFlight unveils world’s largest flying car as China races to lead the skies

Snippet: CATL-backed AutoFlight debuts Matrix, targeting global expansion, as Beijing moves to set standards for domestic eVTOL makers and operators

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342801/autoflight-unveils-worlds-largest-flying-car-china-races-lead-low-altitude-economy

[2026-02-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As China intensifies offshore tax hunt, exporters struggle with compliance

Snippet: Beijing leverages big data and global info exchange to chase undeclared overseas wealth, with fiscal needs seen driving the push, forcing compliance across sectors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342697/china-intensifies-offshore-tax-hunt-exporters-struggle-compliance

[2026-02-08 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Hong Kong need not wait to help Chinese space ambitions take off

Snippet: As a leading hub for finance and law, the city has the ‘right stuff’ to be proactive in drawing up solid action plans for the space economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3342632/hong-kong-need-not-wait-help-chinese-space-ambitions-take