[2026-02-03 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a regulatory change could help China’s C919 jet take on Airbus and Boeing

Snippet: Chinese regulators have opened the door to letting the C919 use narrow runways, which could boost the plane’s prospects in Southeast Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342252/china-plans-regulatory-change-help-c919-jet-compete-airbus-and-boeing

[2026-02-03 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s retail sales edge up 1% in 2025 after 7.3% decline in 2024

Snippet: Census and Statistics Department says retail sales for December worth HK$35 billion, and provisionally estimated at HK$380.5 billion for 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342238/hong-kongs-retail-sales-edge-1-2025-after-73-decline-2024

[2026-02-03 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 85% of insurance claims related to Tai Po fire settled, totalling HK$510 million

Snippet: Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority says insurers have settled more than 1,000 claims related to damages caused by deadly blaze last November

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342235/85-insurance-claims-related-tai-po-fire-settled-totalling-hk510-million

[2026-02-03 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s financial powerhouse Shanghai aims for 5% growth, ‘global influence’

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

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342202/chinas-financial-powerhouse-shanghai-aims-5-growth-global-influence

[2026-02-03 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Demography

Snippet: Immigration policy debate is contentious despite labor shortage

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/demography

[2026-02-03 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China ties make Darwin Port a bigger test for Australia than Panama

Snippet: Legal constraints and stronger Beijing-Canberra relations among factors limiting Albanese administration’s options, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342192/china-ties-make-darwin-port-bigger-test-australia-panama-port-dispute-analysts

[2026-02-03 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dogs to be allowed in up to 1,000 Hong Kong restaurants under new scheme

Snippet: Authorities aim to submit proposal within first quarter and approve initial batch of dog permits by June

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342190/dogs-be-allowed-1000-hong-kong-eateries-first-phase-new-rules

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s C919 is a hit at home. Will it be a ‘hard sell’ in Singapore?

Snippet: China’s C919 could be the only single-aisle jet to feature in a fly-by at this year’s Singapore Airshow, one source says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342150/chinas-c919-lift-again-singapore-airshow-bid-asean-sales

[2026-02-03 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | As China opens up its space sector, Hong Kong should reach for the stars

Snippet: With deep capital markets and globally aligned legal practices, the city can support a competitive Chinese space programme that shapes global standards

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3341977/china-opens-its-space-sector-hong-kong-should-reach-stars

[2026-02-03 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong set for Lunar New Year tourism bump with 6% rise in mainland visitors

Snippet: Up to 1.4 million mainland visitors will set foot in city during holiday, according to Travel Industry Council projections

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342144/hong-kong-set-lunar-new-year-tourism-bump-6-rise-mainland-visitors

[2026-02-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: securities

Snippet: Markets for trading types of company paper such as stocks and bonds

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

[2026-02-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s expat pilots arrived on a red carpet – now, they’re taking a red-eye out

Snippet: Well-paid foreign pilots once flocked to Chinese airlines – but winds have shifted as domestic talent steps up and airlines limit fleet expansions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342101/chinas-expat-pilots-arrived-red-carpet-now-theyre-taking-red-eye-out

[2026-02-03 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Why China and Europe should care about Central Asia’s water crisis

Snippet: Central Asian rivers shape Eurasian trade flows, affect global food markets and contribute to geopolitical instability across the region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3341896/why-china-and-europe-should-care-about-central-asias-water-crisis

[2026-02-03 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: First Capital becomes Lanka’s first investment ‘Superbrand’ - DailyNews

Snippet: First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution has been conferred the Superbrands status, a globally recognised endorsement awarded to brands that demonstrate exceptional strength, trust and distinction in their respective markets.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/business/944253/first-capital-becomes-lankas-first-investment-superbrand/

[2026-02-03 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump lifts Russia-related oil tariffs on India under new trade deal

Snippet: Under the pact, India’s tariffs have been reduced from 50 per cent to 18 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3342155/trump-lifts-russia-related-oil-tariffs-india-under-new-trade-deal

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s brain gain: overseas grads plug into domestic frontiers, powering future

Snippet: Record jump in returnees seen reflecting confidence in some domestic opportunities, particularly in areas such as AI, advanced manufacturing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342123/more-overseas-chinese-grads-return-brain-gain-powers-future-home-grown-frontiers

[2026-02-03 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong crypto investors stay cautious but upbeat as bitcoin sell-off deepens

Snippet: Bitcoin’s steep pullback has rattled global crypto markets, but in Hong Kong clearer rules on stablecoins are underpinning confidence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342126/hong-kong-crypto-investors-stay-cautious-upbeat-bitcoin-sell-deepens

[2026-02-03 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pushes to shore up government finances with tax rises on several sectors

Snippet: Beijing targets tax incentives in telecoms and other industries after seeing fiscal revenue drop sharply in late 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342098/china-pushes-shore-government-finances-tax-rises-several-sectors

[2026-02-02 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong business confidence hits 2-year high, survey finds

Snippet: Renewed optimism emerges among the city’s corporate sector regarding prospects for the next 12 months amid easing geopolitical tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342138/hong-kong-business-confidence-hits-2-year-high-survey-finds

[2026-02-02 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to set up high-level team to plan Apec finance ministers’ meeting

Snippet: Financial services chief says about 500 delegates are expected to attend conference, the first to be held in Hong Kong, in October

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342110/government-proposes-planning-team-apec-finance-ministers-meeting-hong-kong

[2026-02-02 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Silver bullet: New Oriental strategy pivots to China’s silver economy

Snippet: China’s leading private education firm tests new growth paths, amid demographic shifts and softer demand for US-bound study

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342108/silver-bullet-new-oriental-pivots-late-age-learners-china-ages

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Stern rebuke: China shrugs off 2025 US threats to anchor shipbuilding dominance

Snippet: Despite a market share dip, Chinese yards extend their commanding lead in key indicators, as high exports and lengthy backlogs signal resilience despite rivals’ gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342091/china-navigates-us-threats-anchor-global-shipbuilding-dominance-2025

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | China’s widebody C929 may take off ahead of schedule, sources say

Snippet: Maker of the home-grown rival to Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 is working directly with regulators, which analysts said could speed up certification

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342069/chinas-widebody-c929-could-arrive-early-revved-development-plan-sources

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Strong export numbers underscore Hong Kong’s strengths as a trade hub

Snippet: In an uncertain global economic environment, the strategy of exploring new overseas markets has paid off. But there is no room for complacency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3341847/strong-export-numbers-underscore-hong-kongs-strengths-trade-hub

[2026-02-02 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Malinga helped me to get back my rhythm, says Pathirana - DailyNews

Snippet: Despite the lost of first T -20 against England one positive note in Sri Lanka bowling was seamer Matheesha Pathirana who finished his four over spell with 1 for 18 at an economy rate of 4.5 . He normally bowls in death overs but he had to bowl with new ball at Pallekele in the first match as Sri Lanka wanted to restrict opponents to below 133 in their rain hit game which was reduced to 17 overs per side

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/sports/943508/malinga-helped-me-to-get-back-my-rhythm-says-pathirana/

[2026-02-02 00:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CK Hutchison faces limited legal options after Panama voids port rights: experts

Snippet: Beijing will need to step in if the case is to be brought to an international court in The Hague, legal expert tells SCMP

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342013/ck-hutchison-faces-limited-legal-options-after-panama-voids-port-rights-experts

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New expansion rules: Chinese firms seeking salvation abroad urged to ‘go local’

Snippet: Industry stalwarts such as Gree stress cultural integration and warn against exporting insular enclaves – in other words, leave the personal chef behind

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341852/new-rules-expansion-chinese-firms-urged-go-local-they-chase-sales-abroad

[2026-02-01 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong tourism minister aims for more than 50 million visitors in 2026

Snippet: Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law optimistic about increase in tourist arrivals over Lunar New Year holiday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341996/hong-kong-tourism-chief-targets-more-50-million-visitors-2026

[2026-02-01 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s spending should not grow faster than income: Paul Chan

Snippet: Finance chief issues call ahead of expected budget speech on February 25, says local economy off to good start in 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341995/hong-kongs-public-expenditure-growth-cannot-exceed-revenue-rise-paul-chan

[2026-02-01 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Why China’s persistently low inflation is not all bad news

Snippet: For investors and policymakers, the key takeaway is what that outcome shows about the economy’s capacity to absorb shocks while rebalancing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3341556/chinas-deflation-near-miss-isnt-economic-story-2025

[2026-02-01 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Art storage companies expand in Hong Kong as government promotes sector

Snippet: Crozier increases storage space by 50 per cent while local firm Eythos also growing amid government push to turn city into art trading hub

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341975/art-storage-companies-expand-hong-kong-amid-government-promotion-sector

[2026-02-01 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet the PM candidates vying for leadership in Thailand

Snippet: Reformers, conservatives and populists face off in the coming election with lofty promises to fix the country’s economy and political system

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3341884/thailand-election-who-are-pm-contenders-vying-lead-nation

[2026-02-01 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As diplomatic row drags on, how is Japan coping with a fall in Chinese tourists?

Snippet: Chinese tourism to Japan has plunged amid a diplomatic feud. But Japan’s travel sector is holding up – and its airlines have even made some gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341840/diplomatic-row-drags-how-japan-coping-fall-chinese-tourists

[2026-02-01 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s visa-free waivers spark Korean travel boom, underpin tourism revival

Snippet: Shanghai bookings surge as visitors flock to cosmopolitan streets and affordable dining, with analysts predicting the trend will spread inland

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341851/chinas-visa-free-waivers-spark-korean-travel-boom-underpin-tourism-revival

[2026-02-01 08:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Biotechnology

Snippet: As new cases emerge in India, highly fatal virus has no effective treatment

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

[2026-02-01 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China is on a ‘strong currency’ mission to make the yuan a global reserve: Xi

Snippet: Xi Jinping says the goal of becoming an international powerhouse is a long-term one and will rest on core foundations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341958/china-strong-currency-mission-make-yuan-global-reserve-xi

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CK Hutchison tipped to sell remaining ports despite Panama court ruling: experts

Snippet: But effort by billionaire Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate will still face scrutiny from Beijing and deal may be re-evaluated, analysts tell SCMP

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341950/ck-hutchison-tipped-sell-remaining-ports-despite-panama-court-ruling-experts

[2026-01-31 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Here are 5 ways to enter China without a visa – by land, sea or air

Snippet: With more countries joining the visa exemption list and more points of entry for other passport holders, travel to China has never been easier

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341857/here-are-5-ways-enter-china-without-visa-land-sea-or-air

[2026-01-31 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s rich cut high-end spending by 5% as economic confidence hits 14-year low

Snippet: Economic confidence among high-net-worth individuals has declined for fourth year in a row to lowest level since 2012, Hurun report shows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341939/chinas-rich-cut-high-end-spending-5-economic-confidence-hits-14-year-low

[2026-01-31 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Macroscope | Could Japan stop being the ballast of the bond market?

Snippet: A lower house election victory would give flight to Prime Minister Takaichi’s fiscal expansionism – and introduce upheaval far beyond Japan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3341741/how-one-election-japan-could-upend-bond-markets-and-global-finance

[2026-01-31 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong must keep cash buffer amid complicated geopolitics: Paul Chan

Snippet: Finance chief also says city outperformed economic forecasts last year, thanks to strong exports to Southeast Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341926/hong-kong-must-keep-cash-buffer-amid-complicated-geopolitics-paul-chan

[2026-01-31 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese start-up puts elderly women at heart of local economy

Snippet: Ukiha no Takara, or Ukiha’s Treasure, in Fukuoka draws on cooking, hospitality and fashion skills accumulated over decades

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341922/japanese-grannies-are-back-business-start-where-age-just-number

[2026-01-31 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to step up investment in Nepal’s hydropower sector: Nepalese official

Snippet: China has ‘already proposed some projects’ in Nepal, as it looks to tap the country’s huge hydropower resources and sell power to India

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341838/china-step-investment-nepals-hydropower-sector-nepalese-official

[2026-01-31 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Critical point’: can Thailand election pave way for national reset?

Snippet: With the economy struggling and corruption rife, Thai voters will look to the February 8 election as a chance to turn the country around

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3341880/thailand-election-looms-voters-seek-national-reset-end-decade-decline

[2026-01-31 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: German economy grew in latest quarter, but challenges remain

Snippet: Germany's economy grew more than expected in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to official figures released on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/german-economy-grew-in-latest-quarter-but-challenges-remain/a-75731942

[2026-01-30 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What has UK PM Starmer achieved in China – and what next for Sino-British ties?

Snippet: The British leader’s trip has so far yielded tariff cuts and agreements on trade and investment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341866/uk-pm-starmer-leaves-china-what-did-he-achieve-and-what-next-sino-british-ties

[2026-01-30 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Historic shift? Why Guangdong could lose its status as China’s No 1 economy

Snippet: Guangdong has been China’s biggest regional economy for nearly four decades. But its crown is now slipping as the eastern Jiangsu catches up fast

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341835/jiangsu-vs-guangdong-why-battle-be-chinas-no-1-economy-heating

[2026-01-30 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong economy grows 3.5% in 2025, beating earlier forecasts

Snippet: Advance figures also show GDP in fourth quarter of 2025 grew by 3.8 per cent year on year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341833/hong-kong-economy-grows-35-2025-beating-earlier-forecasts

[2026-01-30 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Before Trump’s Fed pick, a new clear favourite emerges for chair

Snippet: Betting markets show shiny odds for a former governor, with a prominent asset manager trailing a distant second as the announcement looms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341813/trumps-fed-pick-new-clear-favourite-emerges-chair-race-succeed-powell

[2026-01-30 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Paolo Duterte

Snippet: Thought Leaders [In This Economy] Economic risks of a Sara Duterte presidency Fact Check FACT CHECK: Social media card of Leviste tagging Paolo Duterte in flood control mess is fake Jan 30, 2026 3:30 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [Newspoint] The Duterte legacy of corruption Jan 24, 2026 11:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Mindanao Baste Duterte sworn in as Davao mayor

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/paolo-duterte/