Topic: Business — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-01-21 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Protectionism is forcing a shift towards balancing exports with outbound investment, analysts say
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[2026-01-21 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Operator of leading online retail platform was cited for failure to comply with Shanghai’s tax requirements
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[2026-01-21 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japan’s yield spike is testing safe-haven assumptions, with markets debating whether the movement is local or systemic
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[2026-01-21 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With the yuan’s fixing at fresh 2023 highs and US dollar uncertainty rising under Trump, Beijing is urged to expand yuan-settled imports to internationalise its currency
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[2026-01-21 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: Victoria Craig, Robin Wigglesworth and Charles Clover
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[2026-01-21 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From a widening gap in US-China electric vehicle markets to Xiaomi’s refreshed SU7, here are seven EV stories you may have missed
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[2026-01-21 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Signs emerge that the flare-up of geopolitical tensions could spill over to the financial markets
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[2026-01-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But Beijing is likely to conclude that further action would be counterproductive, according to the investment bank
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[2026-01-21 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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[2026-01-21 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s average effective tariff rate estimated to be as low as 1.3 per cent in 2025, helping it secure raw materials and build soft power
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[2026-01-21 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Xi pushes need for full grasp of 2026-2030 goals, setting boundaries amid domestic malaise and external challenges to get the ball rolling
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[2026-01-20 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po says finance and technology are ‘mutually reinforcing’ but balanced approach needed to support development
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[2026-01-20 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid escalating transatlantic rifts fuelled by Donald Trump, vice-premier urges global cooperation, free trade and dialogue, pledging to boost imports and open China’s market
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[2026-01-20 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing announces support for small businesses and the tech sector, after 2025 economic data shows heavy reliance on exports
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[2026-01-20 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-20 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Movements in unemployment rate in different industry sectors varied for October to December period, but magnitudes were generally small
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[2026-01-20 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s generational wealth transfer will involve more than assets changing hands; it will reconfigure capital markets and global financial power
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[2026-01-20 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese households are not splashing out on luxury goods partly because they feel ‘stigmatised’ for doing so, scholar argues
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[2026-01-20 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Economic powerhouse has sights set on AI, advanced manufacturing and global financial services, reflecting a national 5-year plan’s first explicit financial-centre directive
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[2026-01-20 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Art graduates from the mainland, looking to expand their horizons and gain an edge in the job market, are flocking to Hong Kong for further study
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[2026-01-20 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Since gaining independence, Sri Lanka has faced one of the most challenging economic crises. Things are beginning to look up for Sri Lanka, as macroeconomic stability, along with confidence, is beginning to return. However, recovery is the only challenge, and there is a lack of clear growth opportunities. Stagnation will lead to growth imbalances, such as high debt, underemployment, and chronic social issues can plague the economy.
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[2026-01-20 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beef lobby Abiec said volumes not sold to China could be redirected other markets
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[2026-01-20 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s global infrastructure strategy logged a record US$213 billion of new deals in 2025, as metals projects in Central Asia soared, report finds
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[2026-01-19 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Logistics chief Mable Chan says city well positioned for growth given established legal regime and status as financial hub
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[2026-01-19 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: भारत में डायबिटीज का इलाज मरीज के स्वास्थ्य और जेब दोनों को प्रभावित करता है. अब यह देश की अर्थव्यवस्था पर गहराता बोझ भी बनता जा रहा है. नेचर मेडिसिन जर्नल में प्रकाशित एक नए वैश्विक अध्ययन के अनुसार आने वाले दशकों में डायबिटीज दुनिया भर में भारी आर्थिक नुकसान का कारण बनेगा.
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[2026-01-19 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A high-level discussion to assess the progress of digital projects implemented in 2025 and to examine new initiatives planned under the 2026 budget took place this morning (19) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of the Minister of Digital Economy, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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[2026-01-19 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministry of Digital Economy, the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), and LankaPay have jointly launched the Gov Pay online payment system to facilitate the payment of traffic fines in the Sabaragamuwa Province.
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[2026-01-19 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jobsdb Hong Kong says competition even keener for frontline roles, but some jobs hit by AI, with technology automating many repetitive processes
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[2026-01-19 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With Beijing having accelerated family-support policies and childcare subsidies, analysts warn that structural reforms are vital to arrest the deepening slide
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[2026-01-19 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Record container volumes drive ambitious expansions at Shanghai and Ningbo ports as Beijing bets on smart hubs and regional integration to weather global volatility
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[2026-01-19 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party is meeting to pick new leaders and set key targets for the young, fast-growing economy.
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[2026-01-19 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedJanuary 19 2026
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[2026-01-19 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Organisers also urged to design routes through less congested areas, such as Kai Tak and Northern Metropolis, to reduce traffic disruptions
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[2026-01-19 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Vice-Premier He Lifeng is expected to pitch China as a reliable partner on Tuesday, contrasting Beijing’s stability with Trump’s unilateralism before US president’s address
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[2026-01-19 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chief Executive’s Policy Unit reveals that it recently hosted a high-level round table on the space economy
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[2026-01-19 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China logs 5 per cent GDP growth in 2025, 4.5 per cent in fourth quarter as Beijing acknowledges ‘long-standing issues and new challenges’
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[2026-01-19 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has launched a fresh critique of his country’s work ethic, questioning why employees take an average of “almost three weeks” of sick leave annually instead of working harder to boost the dwindling national economy.
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[2026-01-19 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Firefighters cite lack of ventilation in Pakistan shopping mall
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[2026-01-18 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: More than 80 per cent of tickets for January sold, says Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries Drew Lai
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[2026-01-18 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Canada will drop the 100 per cent punitive tariffs on Chinese-made pure electric cars while setting an annual import quota of 49,000 units
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[2026-01-18 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two cities set to sign memorandum of understanding at the 19th Asian Financial Forum next week, paving way for cross-border gold trade clearing
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[2026-01-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Once the top export market for South Korean cosmetics, Chinese firms lead at home and have made headway overseas – but gaps remain
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[2026-01-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing tightened oversight of China’s online lending market last year, but many are still borrowing, especially those of younger generations
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[2026-01-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Stagnant job markets and long gruelling hours at work have led to widespread burnout and disillusionment when effort fails to yield rewards
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[2026-01-17 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Chen Zhi arrest might push bitcoin prices down temporarily, but analysts said other factors will have greater sway in the long term
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[2026-01-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts warn of a ‘very messy year’ ahead as coup fears swirl, the economy falters and political warfare rages out in the open
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[2026-01-17 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Stiff competition in the marketplacein the light ofthe introduction of groundbreaking technologies, innovative concepts and the use of AI has urged marketeers all over the world work harder than ever to secure markets for their products and services.
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[2026-01-17 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From aircraft orders in France to reopened beef and pork markets for Ireland and Spain, mainland officials are leaning hard into diplomacy
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[2026-01-17 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Already home to world’s largest power system, Beijing moves to lock in advantage through record investment
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