Topic: Business — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-27 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The vast waterway in China’s southern Guangxi region is set to open before the end of 2026, according to state media reports
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[2026-01-26 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-26 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Sentiment across major German businesses held steady at 87.6 points, according to the January edition of the monthly Ifo index.
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[2026-01-26 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Chinese leader says emerging technologies bring huge opportunities, while warning officials against blind investment
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[2026-01-26 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New president says private capital and international cooperation essential to funding infrastructure projects across continent
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[2026-01-26 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Check out our list of some of the best arts and culture events in Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Macau coming up in February
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[2026-01-26 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With 8 of the 15 planes made last year delivered to customers in November and December, a source said supply chain snags seem to be diminishing
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[2026-01-26 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: John Lee highlights ‘unprecedented achievements’, unveils landmark pact to develop gold trading ecosystem, including clearing platform with Shanghai
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[2026-01-26 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Professor says a ‘diffusion marathon’, where AI is gradually embedded in an economy over decades, will determine the winner of US-China tech war
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[2026-01-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is emerging as a key driver of sustainable economic growth, with increasing emphasis on environmentally responsible and zero-emission tourism, industry observers say. As the island nation records a gradual but steady recovery in tourist arrivals, policymakers and stakeholders are aligning growth with sustainability to ensure long-term benefits for both the economy and the environment.
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[2026-01-26 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dual-headquarters hub will enable Hong Kong-based unicorns to benefit from the free flow of capital, data and resources
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[2026-01-25 21:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: At Khan Market in New Delhi, Atul Mehra was optimistic that a deal between the European Union, the world's single largest market, and India, the world's fastest growing major economy, will revive his gems and jewelry business. He lost a quarter of his earnings last year, after US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on his country.
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[2026-01-25 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Head of Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority says government ‘cannot fail’ to protect Hongkongers’ retirement savings
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[2026-01-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Most provinces increased pay for low-paid jobs in 2025, part of nationwide efforts to tackle deflationary pressures
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[2026-01-25 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The viral success of check-in app Are You Dead? has exposed the vast demand for services catering to China’s rapidly growing single population
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[2026-01-25 04:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: It's business as usual now in front of the United States consulate in Greenland's capital, Nuuk. But just a few days ago, angry Greenlanders were waving flags here to protest US President Donald Trump's plans to annex the Arctic island.
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[2026-01-24 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong positioned as bridge for fresh collaboration between Ottawa and Beijing in higher education, engineering, research and innovation
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[2026-01-24 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Freezing temperatures will not dampen the spirits of snow seekers, as China cements its reputation as the world’s ultimate winter playground
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[2026-01-24 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Vor dem US-Konsulat in Nuuk ist heute business as usual. Noch vor wenigen Tagen hatten hier wütende Grönländer Flaggen geschwenkt und gegen die Pläne von US-Präsident Donald Trump zur Übernahme der Insel protestiert. Seit der Ankündigung eines "Deals" zur Zukunft der arktischen Insel am Rande des Weltwirtschaftsforums in Davos stehen die Zeichen in Nuuk wieder stärker auf Entspannung, berichtet die Menschenrechtsaktivistin Najannguaq Christensen der DW.
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[2026-01-24 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Stock exchanges have become another barometer in the US-China tech rivalry as markets assess a wave of start-ups in real time
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[2026-01-24 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While exports to the US fell last year, other markets more than made up the difference
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[2026-01-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Domestic varieties claiming bigger market shares for key crops and livestock, curbing reliance on foreign sources for vital food production
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[2026-01-23 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: More than 40% of global CEOs ‘most concerned’ about supply chain disruptions
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[2026-01-23 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s energy supply edge was also at the heart of a panel discussion on clean energy in Europe
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[2026-01-23 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief tells the Post at Davos summit that Western view of Hong Kong ‘more positive’, says city must attract tech giants to build ecosystem
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[2026-01-23 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-23 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: No exaggeration to say Trump is openly using US power to upend both the world economy and the global order
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[2026-01-23 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Establishing a range for the official growth target, to be revealed in March, would suggest tolerance for some deceleration amid challenges
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[2026-01-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: “Poverty is not just a lack of income; it is a deprivation of basic capabilities,” observed Amartya Sen.Poverty is not merely the absence of income. It is the absence of security, access, opportunity, dignity, and voice. It is shaped by education, health, livelihoods, infrastructure, safety, social protection, geography, climate, markets, and governance.
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[2026-01-23 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: K-pop fans are gearing up for shows, with Hong Kong the final stop of the band’s global tour
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[2026-01-23 00:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chief Executive John Lee makes expedited growth pledge at ceremony marking 10th anniversary of the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences
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[2026-01-22 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US think tank’s report says non-state sector is bouncing back from three-year slump
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[2026-01-22 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The ultra-high-voltage power lines will connect Tibet’s vast hydropower, solar and wind projects with factory hubs in southern China
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[2026-01-22 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Watsons currently operates more than 17,000 stores in 31 markets around the world
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[2026-01-22 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The world spends 30 times more money destroying nature than protecting it. That's according to a new report from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) that exposes a massive gulf between so-called "harmful investments" and financing that promotes nature preservation.
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[2026-01-22 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lush parks, buzzing markets and a thriving music scene define the Silicon Valley of India
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[2026-01-22 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: As US President Donald Trump took the stage on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos he had the world's attention for well over an hour.
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[2026-01-22 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing vows to prioritise job market in 2026, the first year of new five-year plan
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[2026-01-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s policies seen putting income growth above GDP, with investments in social welfare, future tech and advanced manufacturing to spur internal demand
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[2026-01-22 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global sentiment for risk assets jumps after US President Donald Trump touts framework agreement on Greenland
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[2026-01-22 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The move is aimed at strengthening the links between the futures, spot and derivatives markets for non-ferrous metals and Shanghai’s role
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[2026-01-22 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s ‘low-altitude economy’ is shifting from concept demos to commercial planning amid surging orders
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[2026-01-22 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Riyah James, a teacher at a primary school in Surulere, Lagos, has to spend more on transport than ever before. "There's hardly anything left of my salary," the young Nigerian told DW. "Gas prices have skyrocketed. Sometimes the bus conductor demands higher prices practically overnight, and I don't have enough money with me," she explained.
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[2026-01-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts expect any pre-summit talks to focus on deliverables such as easing semiconductor curbs and boosting agricultural sales, setting the stage for Xi and Trump
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[2026-01-22 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: America risks losing the tech race to China unless it elects a government more supportive of scientific research, Nobel-winning economist says
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[2026-01-21 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law confirms strategic sites in Northern Metropolis earmarked for top-tier fencing training and competition venues
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[2026-01-21 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deputy Judge Gary Lam says parent company Vast Luck has twice failed to pay debts, leading to breach of earlier pledge to court
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[2026-01-21 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From February 1, consumer drones will be allowed to fly in designated airspace under new rules to boost the city’s low-altitude economy
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[2026-01-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Energy and resources experts agree — if the situation in Iran gets out of control, it will have a massive impact on global oil and financial markets. That was not the case after the removal of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. Then again, Iran produces four times as much oil.
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