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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US presses China to let yuan strengthen – but avoids controversial label

Snippet: Washington says it could still designate Beijing in future if evidence found that it limits currency’s strength

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341801/us-presses-china-let-yuan-strengthen-avoids-currency-manipulator-label

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

Source: Rappler

Title: [In This Economy] When rampant corruption kills the growth momentum

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-corruption-impact-gdp-growth-2025/

[2026-01-30 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How changing tastes in China are hitting Australia’s wine exports

Snippet: Younger consumers’ preference for healthier, low-alcohol beverages has contributed to shrinking of Chinese market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341760/how-changing-tastes-china-are-hitting-australias-wine-exports

[2026-01-30 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can China’s AI strategy challenge India’s reign as ‘office of the world’?

Snippet: Beijing’s ambition to move up the value chain could see it becoming a major exporter of digital services, AI to global high-end providers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341689/how-chinas-tech-prowess-could-help-it-overtake-india-office-world

[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HNB backs TiECON Sri Lanka 2026 as Platinum Sponsor, strengthening Lanka’s global markets - DailyNews

Snippet: HNB PLC partnered TiECON Sri Lanka 2026 as its Platinum Sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Sri Lankan entrepreneurs as they scale beyond local market entry and compete internationally.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/business/942373/hnb-backs-tiecon-sri-lanka-2026-as-platinum-sponsor-strengthening-lankas-global-markets/

[2026-01-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka signs bilateral debt restructuring agreement with Belgium’s CREDENDO - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka has entered into a bilateral agreement with CREDENDO, the Export Credit Agency of Belgium, as part of its ongoing external debt restructuring process, marking a significant milestone in the Government’s efforts to restore debt sustainability and revive the national economy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/business/942498/sri-lanka-signs-bilateral-debt-restructuring-agreement-with-belgiums-credendo/

[2026-01-30 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong travellers continue to favour Japan despite geopolitical tensions

Snippet: Flights from city to Japan remain unaffected while weaker currency is attracting Hongkongers to the popular destination

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341731/hong-kong-travellers-continue-favour-japan-despite-geopolitical-tensions

[2026-01-29 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong firm, Elior Group sign deal to set up aircraft dismantling centre

Snippet: But project’s launch depends on availability of a separate plot for recycling fuselages

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341728/hong-kong-firm-and-elior-group-ink-deal-set-aircraft-dismantling-centre

[2026-01-29 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: With AI in the driving seat, China moves to rein in job displacement risks

Snippet: China’s central government unveils plans for policy to reduce industrial labour pains caused by widespread use of artificial intelligence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341532/ai-driving-seat-china-moves-rein-job-displacement-risks

[2026-01-29 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pawsitively posh: Hong Kong Pet Show takes luxury to new heights

Snippet: More than 1,000 exhibitors at Hong Kong Pet Show, with global pet economy on track to hit US$134.46 billion this year amid sustained growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341713/pawsitively-posh-hong-kong-pet-show-takes-luxury-new-heights

[2026-01-29 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Europe, not the US, became China’s No 1 trade headache

Snippet: Electric vehicles, critical minerals and chips have become flashpoints in the relationship, survey shows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341698/eu-overtakes-us-chinas-top-source-trade-disputes-new-data-shows

[2026-01-29 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong workers lag regional peers in AI use, lose out on pay, security: PwC

Snippet: PricewaterhouseCoopers survey finds half of Hong Kong workers use gen AI infrequently at work compared with 34 per cent for Asia-Pacific region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341683/hong-kong-workers-lag-regional-peers-ai-use-lose-out-pay-security-pwc-study

[2026-01-29 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s first dog-friendly restaurants could be opening sooner than you think

Snippet: Environment minister reveals possible timeline for approval of city’s first dog-friendly restaurants under ‘pet economy’ push

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3341690/hong-kongs-first-dog-friendly-restaurants-could-be-opening-sooner-you-think

[2026-01-29 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Macroscope | Trump weaponises trade as globalisation becomes more fractured

Snippet: As recognised by Canada, the fracturing of the global economy is in full swing. Policymakers and businesses should expect it to continue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3341634/what-ruptured-globalisation-means-international-finance

[2026-01-29 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Runaway gold: why even Wall Street can’t keep up with the metal’s record ascent

Snippet: Some Chinese funds halt subscriptions as uncertainty fuels volatility in the metals market, while Hong Kong’s first gold exchange-traded fund surges on its debut

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341653/runaway-gold-why-even-wall-street-cant-keep-metals-record-ascent

[2026-01-29 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippines misses growth targets anew as economy grows just 3% in Q4 2025

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/gross-domestic-product-philippines-q4-2025/

[2026-01-29 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: India, where coal is king | FT Film

Snippet: India is the fastest growing large economy in the world and to a great extent that growth is being fuelled by coal. At the same time, India's air pollution is among the worst in the world and has a measurable impact upon life expectancy. The developed world has gone a long way towards phasing coal out of its energy mix but for India, that is a much more complicated task

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/video/59b47c06-525c-47c6-b981-d05ab1c28c7f

[2026-01-29 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘gold fever’ sparks US$1 billion scandal as trading platform collapses

Snippet: Chinese platform JWR faced a liquidity crisis as investors rushed to cash in on surging gold prices, leaving customers billions of yuan out of pocket

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341633/chinas-gold-fever-sparks-us1-billion-scandal-trading-platform-collapses

[2026-01-29 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | What Hang Seng Bank’s delisting tells us about Hong Kong’s markets

Snippet: The development raises the question: what happens when Hong Kong’s most enduring financial symbols outlive their origins?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3341427/hang-seng-banks-delisting-index-it-created-signals-shift

[2026-01-29 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ras Al Khaimah turns to Hong Kong to promote landmark UAE resort

Snippet: Delegation promotes resort development – the UAE’s first casino project – to be operated under the brand of Hong Kong-listed Wynn Resorts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341591/ras-al-khaimah-seeks-hong-kong-mainland-chinese-investors-landmark-casino

[2026-01-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tale of 2 megacities: how did Beijing, Shanghai GDPs surpass 5 trillion yuan?

Snippet: China’s two largest cities are outpacing national growth rates, each generating gross domestic products equal to a small European country

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341382/tale-two-megacities-how-did-beijing-and-shanghais-gdps-surpass-5-trillion-yuan

[2026-01-29 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Stock Market: What happened and how could we look at it now - DailyNews

Snippet: For the past three years Sri Lanka passed-through a phase of rebuilding. Stabilizing the economy, currency and everything in between. As a partial consequence All Share Price Index (ASPI) in 2025 had recorded gains over 40% andevery high or low was closely reported in the news.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/general-opinion/941806/stock-market-what-happened-and-how-could-we-look-at-it-now/

[2026-01-29 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Lanka launches first structured national dialogue on tourism economic leakages - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka has launched its first structured national dialogue on tourism economic leakages, as the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), in collaboration with UN Tourism, prepares to formulate a three-year action plan aimed at retaining more tourism value within the domestic economy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/business/941722/lanka-launches-first-structured-national-dialogue-on-tourism-economic-leakages/

[2026-01-29 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: UK's Keir Starmer visits China as Beijing courts US allies

Snippet: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer touched down in Beijing with a business delegation on Wednesday for a three-day visit.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/uks-keir-starmer-visits-china-as-beijing-courts-us-allies/a-75703333

[2026-01-29 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Greenland’s rare earth riches cannot end US dependence on China’s minerals

Snippet: Danish territory boasts vast critical mineral deposits – but mining and processing them extremely challenging, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341550/why-greenlands-rare-earth-riches-cannot-end-us-dependence-chinas-minerals

[2026-01-29 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What haunts China’s investors? Geopolitics and a demographic abyss, survey finds

Snippet: Weak domestic demand, shrinking confidence in the property market and a declining fertility rate fuel caution among investors in China’s major hubs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341567/what-haunts-chinas-investors-us-geopolitics-and-birth-dearth-survey-finds

[2026-01-28 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As World Cup boosts merch demand, China’s small-goods capital Yiwu stays wary

Snippet: China sees a spike in orders from across the globe for footy-themed flags, scarves and wristbands but overall economic outlook is still weak

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341497/world-cup-boosts-merch-demand-chinas-small-goods-capital-yiwu-stays-wary

[2026-01-28 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vanuatu seeks Hong Kong’s regulatory expertise, woos investors and tourists

Snippet: Prime Minister Jotham Napat calls visit ‘pivotal moment’ for bilateral relations, as delegation meets senior officials, including Chief Executive John Lee

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341566/vanuatu-seeks-hong-kongs-regulatory-expertise-woos-investors-and-tourists

[2026-01-28 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: О чем сегодня думает молодежь в Германии

Snippet: Молодые немцы поддерживают идею социальной рыночной экономики. Подавляющее большинство воспринимает модель, взятую на вооружение в послевоенной Западной Германии, как оправдавшую себя. Молодежь считает справедливой экономику, в которой высоко оценивается эффективная работа, а также поддерживает оказание необходимой поддержки тем, кто в этом нуждается. Об этом говорят результаты опроса "Young Economy Tracker", проведенного немецким исследовательским институтом Forsa по заказу Фонда Бертельсмана для оценки политико-экономических настроений молодых людей, живущих в Германии.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/o-cem-segodna-dumaut-i-cto-scitaut-vaznym-molodye-nemcy/a-75683991

[2026-01-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Mother of all trade deals’: EU pivots to India in historic trade shake-up

Snippet: Brussels diversifies away from China and US risks, while the pact makes India a more attractive place for European firms to sell vehicles and fuel growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341524/historic-eu-india-trade-deal-slash-auto-tariffs-double-blocs-india-exports-2032

[2026-01-28 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Partnerships, not plants: Chinese companies rethink overseas expansion strategy

Snippet: Executives are urging a measured approach as Chinese firms turn to global markets amid intensifying competition at home

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341479/partnerships-not-plants-chinese-companies-rethink-overseas-expansion-strategy

[2026-01-28 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is China about to end its after-school tutoring ban? A huge fine suggests not

Snippet: Speculation was growing that Beijing would relax a ban on for-profit tutoring to boost the economy. Then a firm was hit with a US$9.7 million penalty

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341405/china-crushes-rumours-after-school-tutoring-comeback-huge-fine

[2026-01-28 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The importance of FDI - DailyNews

Snippet: All countries, developed and developing, run slick advertising campaigns to attract two main segments – tourists and investors. Both these categories are vital for any country to buffer up their foreign exchange reserves and for day-to-day expenditure including vital imports. While local investments undertaken in local currency are welcome, most countries strive to attract Dollars via Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/editorial/941006/the-importance-of-fdi/

[2026-01-28 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Export performance good, how could it be better? - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka has performed well in achieving its export targets last year despite headwinds in the global economy, including disruptions triggered by tariff measures introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump. This outcome is a noteworthy achievement under volatile conditions in the world. Yet, Sri Lanka’s traditional export basket remains largely unchanged, and the country must do far more to secure exponential growth in this sector if it is to progress towards upper middle-income status, and to become a developed nation

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/general-opinion/940997/export-performance-good-how-could-it-be-better/

[2026-01-28 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Taco Trump’ tally: US president carries out only 25% of tariff threats

Snippet: Analysis finds Trump’s tariff threats often go unfulfilled, or retracted, with markets dismissing them as strategic bluster rather than firm policy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341459/taco-trump-tally-us-president-carries-out-only-1-4-tariff-threats

[2026-01-28 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Lunar New Year parade to feature Labubu, wishing tree on floats

Snippet: Tourism Board says procession of 12 floats will feature dozens of performing groups, expects event to draw 100,000 people

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341456/hong-kong-lunar-new-year-parade-feature-labubu-wishing-tree-floats

[2026-01-28 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong eyes bigger marathon with egg waffles and milk tea to cheer runners

Snippet: Tourism chief Rosanna Law says government open to expanding Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon capacity or turning it into two-day event

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341458/hong-kong-eyes-bigger-marathon-egg-waffles-and-milk-tea-cheer-runners

[2026-01-28 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s consumer spending push faces major challenge – debt-averse households

Snippet: Beijing has renewed its focus on boosting domestic demand in recent months, but households are cutting debt at fastest pace in years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341435/chinas-consumer-spending-push-faces-major-challenge-debt-averse-households

[2026-01-27 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s exports jump 15.4% in 2025 to ‘historical high’

Snippet: City’s trade to be supported by sustained global growth, improved ties with new markets and strong demand for AI products, authorities say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341441/hong-kongs-exports-rose-154-2025-historical-high

[2026-01-27 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China tightens rail approvals as Xi warns on waste and ‘operational’ trouble

Snippet: Intercity lines face stricter break-even rules, as the central government cracks down on ‘back-door’ metro projects and looks to curb redundant infrastructure spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341412/china-tightens-rail-approvals-xi-warns-overbuilding-waste-and-operational-trouble

[2026-01-27 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China coming ‘closer’ to US as ‘global power’, European ex-leader says

Snippet: Former Portuguese prime minister says Beijing is ‘scoring more points’ in a ‘volatile’ world through economic growth, diplomatic victories

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341334/china-coming-closer-us-global-power-european-ex-leader-says

[2026-01-27 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What were lead singer Rosé’s local snack choices at Blackpink’s Hong Kong shows?

Snippet: Classic street foods take the spotlight as K-pop star samples local favourites throughout the group’s world tour finale at Kai Tak Stadium

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341361/blackpinks-rose-delights-hong-kong-fans-local-snack-choices-during-shows

[2026-01-27 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China trip by Keir Starmer may test Labour’s push for ‘reset’ in UK ties

Snippet: Trade and the economy to top British prime minister’s agenda as London navigates ‘re-engagement’ with Beijing, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341324/keir-starmers-china-trip-test-labours-push-reset-bilateral-ties

[2026-01-27 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Blackpink lifts mainland Chinese arrivals in Hong Kong to January weekend record

Snippet: Hotel and retail industry leaders say authorities should explore more cultural tie-ups to promote the Hong Kong brand, heritage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341293/blackpink-lifts-mainland-chinese-arrivals-hong-kong-january-weekend-record

[2026-01-27 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s manufacturing powerhouse cuts 2026 GDP growth target after missing mark

Snippet: Guangdong province, an industrial behemoth hit by property and global headwinds, shifts focus in a strategic pivot amid national reforms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341259/chinas-manufacturing-powerhouse-cuts-2026-gdp-growth-target-after-missing-mark

[2026-01-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China will support Sri Lanka’s rebuilding efforts – Envoy - DailyNews

Snippet: Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong said that China will provide full support to Sri Lanka in rebuilding its economy and infrastructure, following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/local/940532/china-will-support-sri-lankas-rebuilding-efforts-envoy/

[2026-01-27 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China close to opening US$10 billion canal linking heartlands to Southeast Asia

Snippet: The vast waterway in China’s southern Guangxi region is set to open before the end of 2026, according to state media reports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341277/china-close-opening-us10-billion-canal-linking-heartlands-southeast-asia

[2026-01-26 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beyond borders: Beijing equips Chinese firms for global stage amid trade jitters

Snippet: Ministry of Commerce unveils new resource to help companies navigate the dos and don’ts of complex international markets, and policies will be rolled out appropriately

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341281/beyond-borders-beijing-equips-chinese-firms-global-stage-amid-trade-jitters

[2026-01-26 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany: Business index starts year with 'little momentum'

Snippet: Sentiment across major German businesses held steady at 87.6 points, according to the January edition of the monthly Ifo index.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-business-index-starts-year-with-little-momentum/a-75661116

[2026-01-26 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Spiking yen fuels risk-averse mood as investors take defensive stance

Snippet: Yen hits two-month high amid fears US and Japan will intervene to prop up the currency ahead of Japan’s election next month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3341275/spiking-yen-fuels-risk-averse-mood-investors-take-defensive-stance