Topic: Business — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-02-08 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-02-07 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city is striving for an early-mover advantage in the technology of tomorrow, including AI and quantum computing
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[2026-02-07 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Company moves into 7,000 sq ft, two-storey space at K11 Musea in latest example of success of ‘experience-led’ brands
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[2026-02-07 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has welcomed more than 317,000 foreign tourists so far this year, according to figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The authority reported that 317,381 visitors arrived in the country between January 1 and February 4, reflecting a strong start to the tourism sector in 2026.
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[2026-02-07 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Games have become a test case for firms seeking to raise their global profile, highlighting rising ambitions and challenges.
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[2026-02-07 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: For days, a cold weather front had brought polar air to Cuba, causing temperatures to drop below freezing on some parts of the island for the first time in recorded history.
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[2026-02-07 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Commerce minister Algernon Yau says Panama ruling to strip Li Ka-shing firm’s subsidiary of canal port rights ‘undermines’ trade rules
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[2026-02-07 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ukrainians are buying Chinese batteries and emergency items en masse after Russian strikes, with Beijing’s ties to Moscow no damper on trade
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[2026-02-07 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that the objective of the present Government is to bring to an end the era in which the country’s economic gains were concentrated among a few families and a corrupt circle surrounding them and to ensure that the benefits of all economic achievements flow to the people who are at the very bottom of the country’s economy.
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[2026-02-07 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Economic data released by Germany's statistical office on Friday showed a plunge in exports to the United States in 2025, as US President Donald Trump's tariffs upend trade with Europe's largest economy and top exporter.
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[2026-02-07 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New pact designates a new yuan clearing bank, boosts cross-listings and expands green finance, accelerating the international use of China’s currency
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[2026-02-06 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Initial shipments bring hope, but ‘Fortress North America’ threat and lack of long-term guarantees leave producers wary of Beijing’s commitment
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[2026-02-06 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: German firms are keen to invest more in China as they shy away from the US, but they still face issues in the Chinese market, business group says
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[2026-02-06 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: ICC TV is set to deliver another world-class immersive viewing experience for cricket fans around the globe at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Alongside live coverage of every match, ICC TV will provide a comprehensive world feed service to licensees, ensuring consistent, high-quality coverage across all markets.
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[2026-02-06 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-06 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Newsletters [Vantage Point] Pricing confidence, not growth Thought Leaders [In This Economy] Unpacking the link between corruption and growth in the Philippines Feb 6, 2026 3:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [In This Economy] When rampant corruption kills the growth momentum Jan 30, 2026 3:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business Philippines misses growth targets anew as economy grows just 3% in
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[2026-02-06 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While the private sector seeks the next trillion-dollar breakthrough, national governments race to secure the orbital assets that now underpin modern deterrence
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[2026-02-06 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Can pet-friendly premises really give Hong Kong’s economy a boost?
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[2026-02-06 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s hunger for minerals and raw materials is pushing trade in the region to record levels, even after incidents in Panama and Venezuela
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[2026-02-06 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The contribution of Sri Lankan workers in Korea to the country’s economy is commendable, Deputy Speaker of the Korean Parliament, Lee Hack Young said at a meeting held with Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti, recently.
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[2026-02-06 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Digital Economy Ministry stated that all traffic fines can now be paid on the spot using GovPay, as the system has gone live countrywide.The Ministry added that since its introduction in April 2025, fines amounting to Rs.115 million have been settled through over 86,000 transactions via GovPay. In a statement, the Ministry further noted that fines can be paid through banking apps and fintech platforms.
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[2026-02-06 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Panama’s move to void CK Hutchison’s deal fuels fears of broader asset seizures, with analysts warning of rising risks for Chinese operators in the US sphere
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[2026-02-06 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China Gold Association vows tech breakthroughs in deep mining and nanogold, and a state-owned miner seeks a fourfold increase in gold output from mineral deposits
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[2026-02-05 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Clean energy industries drove more than one-third of China’s economic growth in 2025, as they continue to expand rapidly, study finds
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[2026-02-05 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The global uncertainty stemming from Trump’s behaviour is roiling precious metals markets far more than any investment from Asia
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[2026-02-05 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti drew attention to Sri Lanka’s highly skilled workforce and emphasized the country’s potential as a hub for regional manufacturing, encouraging Korean investors to utilize local labor to produce goods for markets such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
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[2026-02-05 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Brussels’ ‘abuse of investigations’ is harming China-EU cooperation and slowing Europe’s green transition, Beijing warns
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[2026-02-05 09:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US restrictions could lead China to turn to higher-priced barrels in other markets, while it continues to reduce its reliance on oil imports
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[2026-02-05 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The “Tech Leaders Connect’ 26” conference, aimed at shaping Sri Lanka’s digital economy over the next decade, was held recently in Colombo.
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[2026-02-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese investment is increasingly focusing on energy and raw materials projects in low and middle-income regions, report finds
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[2026-02-05 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: छात्रों के लिए डिजिटल ड्रॉइंग, इलस्ट्रेशन, स्टोरीटेलिंग और गेमिंग अब सिर्फ शौक नहीं रह जाएगा. केंद्रीय वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण ने बजट 2026 पेश किया. इस दौरान उन्होंने ऑरेंज इकोनॉमी को भारत की उभरती आर्थिक शक्ति बताते हुए क्रिएटिव इंडस्ट्री को बढ़ावा देने पर जोर दिया है. सरकार का फोकस एनिमेशन, विजुअल इफेक्ट्स, गेमिंग और कॉमिक्स (एवीजीसी) क्षेत्र में रोजगार और आर्थिक अवसर पैदा करने पर है.
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[2026-02-05 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After Comac secures core flight-system supplier for its widebody jet’s ‘brain’, sourcing the ‘heart’ of the C929 remains a lofty challenge
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[2026-02-04 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing also vows broader agricultural opening while safeguarding domestic production and farmers
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[2026-02-04 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Case could take years to resolve, whether the Hong Kong conglomerate seeks compensation or ruling invalidating the voiding of its contract
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[2026-02-04 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-04 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But other markets like South Korea could offer stronger near-term returns for international investors, J.P. Morgan Private Bank says
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[2026-02-04 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hosting the bloc for just the third time in 25 years, China is promoting people-centred policies, infrastructure funding and predictability
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[2026-02-04 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A broader push to raise taxes across the private sector is not on the cards, economists say
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[2026-02-04 11:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Where Shanxi goes, China goes, in their broad energy overhaul, as the region with a quarter of the nation’s coal serves as the ultimate proving ground for Beijing’s ‘dual carbon’ strategy
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[2026-02-04 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne told Parliament yesterday that the Government has planned to install 150 new telecom towers in remote areas this year under the ‘Gamata Sannivedanaya’ (Communication to the Village) programme as a key component of the 2026 Budget.
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[2026-02-04 04:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, brought the prescription painkiller OxyContin - containing the highly potent opioid oxycodone - onto the market, unleashing one of the greatest health disasters in the history of the United States. With hundreds of sales representatives, they pressured doctors in economically disadvantaged regions to prescribe the drug.
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[2026-02-04 03:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Profit was gained by any means necessary - from strippers seducing doctors to bribery, insurance fraud and massive dose increases without the consent of patients. Some did not survive.
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[2026-02-04 03:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The fact that the key Gulf states — Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — are currently held in high regard by the German government is evident from the steady stream of ministerial visits to their capitals. Only recently, Environment Minister Carsten Schneider of the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) traveled to Saudi Arabia; shortly thereafter, Economy Minister Katherina Reiche of the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) arrived and explained why: "When partnerships that one has relied
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[2026-02-03 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Uncertainty spreads in Shuibei as second platform falters, spooking investors
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[2026-02-03 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investigation is being carried out under the bloc’s foreign subsidies regulation, a tool that is expected to be widely used this year
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[2026-02-03 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese regulators have opened the door to letting the C919 use narrow runways, which could boost the plane’s prospects in Southeast Asia
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[2026-02-03 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Census and Statistics Department says retail sales for December worth HK$35 billion, and provisionally estimated at HK$380.5 billion for 2025
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[2026-02-03 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority says insurers have settled more than 1,000 claims related to damages caused by deadly blaze last November
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[2026-02-03 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese megacity ranks in the world’s five most powerful metros after New York, Tokyo and Los Angeles, with a GDP of 5.67 trillion yuan
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