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

Source: Rappler

Title: [Vantage Point] The Leviste solar saga – why markets should be worried

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/vantage-point-leandro-leviste-solar-energy-market-risk/

[2026-01-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippines-India relations

Snippet: Newsbreak Podcasts and Videos Hindi Ito Marites: A geopolitical travelogue through the PH’s strategic partners Exclusive Content 2025 in video review: A geopolitical travelogue Jan 13, 2026 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [In This Economy] Lessons from my short trip to India Dec 12, 2025 12:50 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Filipino-Indian businessman files cyber libel complaint vs ex-wife

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/philippines-india-relations/

[2026-01-13 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong and Nansha target global drone benchmark via cross-border trials

Snippet: Academics, stakeholders, drone and eVTOL operators, and research institutes from both sides to formulate aligned standards through a closed-loop model

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339643/hong-kong-and-nansha-target-global-drone-benchmark-cross-border-trials

[2026-01-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Expansion to defence’: China firms strategise in Latin America after Venezuela

Snippet: After the abduction of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, many Chinese entrepreneurs in the region say they are staying put – for now

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339607/us-has-played-its-hand-latin-america-will-chinas-firms-there-cash-out

[2026-01-13 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Gig-Economy: Indiens Auslieferer wehren sich

Snippet: Raju Kumar arbeitet als Lieferfahrer für Zomato, eine führende indische Online-Plattform für Essensbestellungen, in der Hauptstadt Neu-Delhi. Der 27-Jährige erzählt, er arbeite fast zehn Stunden täglich und kämpfe sich durch die Verkehrsstaus der Stadt, um Bestellungen pünktlich an die Haustüren der Kunden zu bringen.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/gig-economy-indiens-auslieferer-wehren-sich/a-75441824

[2026-01-13 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Economic indicators show mixed but positive momentum - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s economy displayed a combination of steady growth signals and sector-specific adjustments during the week ending January 9, 2026, according to the latest “Highlights of the Week” economic fact sheet, reflecting improving industrial performance, expanding private credit, and strengthening external inflows.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/13/business/932382/economic-indicators-show-mixed-but-positive-momentum/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan firms seen ‘stockpiling’ rare earths as Tokyo looks to G7 amid China row

Snippet: Amid fears of potential mineral export curbs by Beijing, Japanese industry is bracing, and Tokyo appears keen on a united international response

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339615/japan-firms-seen-stockpiling-rare-earths-tokyo-looks-g7-face-china-controls

[2026-01-12 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China vows more support for ‘little giant’-like firms amid self-sufficiency push

Snippet: Beijing also aims to collect more industrial data and push manufacturers to embrace digital solutions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339608/china-vows-more-support-little-giant-firms-amid-self-sufficiency-push

[2026-01-12 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Cuba's economy faces a future without Venezuela's oil

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/cubas-economy-faces-a-future-without-venezuelas-oil/video-75472154

[2026-01-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China prioritises export controls, supply chains to shield economy in 2026

Snippet: Commerce ministry also pledges to boost domestic demand, services and two-way investment over coming year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339612/china-prioritises-export-controls-supply-chain-security-shield-economy-2026

[2026-01-12 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Producers at Hong Kong toy fair bet on AI-powered plushies to double sales

Snippet: But some buyers also express concerns over use of the technology in toys for children

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339613/producers-hong-kong-toy-fair-bet-ai-powered-plushies-double-sales

[2026-01-12 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Soft landing’: China, EU see progress in EV dispute with price floor option

Snippet: Breakthrough follows duties levied by Brussels in October 2024 as part of investigation into industry subsidies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339588/china-eu-reach-deal-electric-vehicle-tariffs-after-lengthy-negotiations

[2026-01-12 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s solar firms, once deemed too competitive, now face monopoly accusations

Snippet: Major producers are suspected of using Beijing’s anti-involution campaign as an excuse to rig prices

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339572/chinas-solar-firms-once-deemed-too-competitive-now-face-monopoly-accusations

[2026-01-12 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pledges green-energy push with Global South, signals wider market opening

Snippet: Sixth entry in Communist Party mouthpiece’s editorial series calls domestic market ‘world’s rarest resource’, vows supply-chain support to aid industrialisation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339569/china-pledges-green-energy-push-global-south-signals-wider-market-opening

[2026-01-12 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why overseas residency is a ‘practical advantage’ for Chinese firms going global

Snippet: Local residency is becoming an essential asset for China’s business owners as they go abroad, granting benefits and networking opportunities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339349/chinas-companies-expand-overseas-entrepreneurs-want-passports-match

[2026-01-12 07:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Financial Times

Title: US High School Economics class: US economy grew at 4.3% rate in third quarter

Snippet: PublishedJanuary 11 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/a82c137f-397e-4e03-8452-ec20f4b977b4

[2026-01-12 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka Expo 2026 launched  - DailyNews

Snippet: Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti noted that Sri Lanka Expo 2026, a landmark initiative that reflects Sri Lanka’s ambition to expand exports, promote Sri Lankan products globally and elevate Sri Lanka’s global presence in international markets will create new opportunities for exporters whilst strengthening the country’s economic growth.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/12/business/931688/sri-lanka-expo-2026-launched/

[2026-01-12 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Emirates extends premium economy reach with expanded city rollout - DailyNews

Snippet: Emirates will continue rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft to key destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its latest onboard products to more cities across its network.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/12/business/931682/emirates-extends-premium-economy-reach-with-expanded-city-rollout/

[2026-01-11 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong must issue bonds as public works drive capital account deficit: Paul Chan

Snippet: Finance chief also says annual budget will be delivered on February 25

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339489/hong-kong-must-issue-bonds-public-works-drive-capital-account-deficit-paul-chan

[2026-01-11 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips – but halve in Japan

Snippet: Chinese tourist flows to Japan could plunge to as low as 4.8 million this year from 9.3 million in 2025 amid political dispute, survey finds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339348/chinas-outbound-travel-set-soar-10-million-trips-2026-halve-japan

[2026-01-11 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 'Hermès of durian': The luxury fruit cashing in on China's billion-dollar appetite - DailyNews

Snippet: Driving around Raub, a small town in Malaysia, it’s impossible to miss the prickly fruit that powers its economy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/11/world/931411/hermes-of-durian-the-luxury-fruit-cashing-in-on-chinas-billion-dollar-appetite/

[2026-01-11 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How the US raid in Venezuela has triggered Brazilian fury and a Chinese opening

Snippet: Latin America’s largest economy seeks ‘delicate balance’ between Trump’s ambitions and boosting ties with Beijing, its top trading partner

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339437/how-us-raid-venezuela-has-triggered-brazilian-fury-and-chinese-opening

[2026-01-10 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Including suppliers in new Hong Kong rules on scaffolding nets ‘overreaching’

Snippet: Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn also says there is no need for an across-the-board switch from bamboo to metal scaffolding

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339446/including-suppliers-new-hong-kong-rules-scaffolding-nets-overreaching

[2026-01-10 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hundreds flock to Fortnum & Mason’s Hong Kong branch closing sale

Snippet: Hongkongers rush to British department store’s Tsim Sha Tsui outlet in search of bargains, discounted luxury goods ahead of January 26 closure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339440/worth-wait-hundreds-queue-fortnum-masons-hong-kong-branch-closing-sale

[2026-01-10 20:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Goodwill or necessity? Why is China slashing solar and battery subsidies?

Snippet: Analysts expect policy will signal to Europe that Beijing is interested in serious trade relations and is a good partner

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339430/goodwill-or-necessity-why-china-slashing-solar-and-battery-subsidies

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Macroscope | Why Asian family businesses are pivoting to private equity

Snippet: Family firms, the backbone of the Asian economy, have tended to be reluctant to go public but are increasingly open to private equity funding

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3339159/shareholder-capitalism-taking-asian-family-businesses-new-direction

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Horse power: brands in China seek sales boost with Lunar New Year items

Snippet: Distiller Kweichow Moutai among the companies launching limited-run Year of the Horse products to jolt revenues during the festive season

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339334/horse-power-chinese-brands-look-boost-sales-lunar-new-year-items

[2026-01-10 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s finance chief confirms early surplus, vows more elderly support

Snippet: Paul Chan cites financial market performance and stock trading stamp duty for surplus, as he addresses calls for more welfare at public forum

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339436/hong-kongs-finance-chief-confirms-early-surplus-vows-more-elderly-support

[2026-01-10 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s global investment model is changing – and what it means for the yuan

Snippet: The trade war, weak domestic demand and stronger policy support push more firms to invest overseas, with growing implications for currency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339333/how-chinas-global-investment-model-changing-and-what-it-means-yuan

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India overtakes Japan in economic size – while prosperity trails far behind

Snippet: Becoming the No 4 economy is a source of pride. Now, the race is on to turn statistical success into 8 million new jobs a year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3339378/india-overtakes-japan-economic-size-prosperity-trails-far-behind

[2026-01-10 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Power outage costs Berlin economy millions of euros

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/power-outage-costs-berlin-economy-millions-of-euros/video-75423922

[2026-01-09 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China cautions against ‘compound errors’ from clashing policies

Snippet: Party mouthpiece calls for better coordination and market guidance as 15th five-year planning period begins, warning conflicting rules unsettle investors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339364/china-cautions-against-compound-errors-clashing-policies

[2026-01-09 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong sets up 13-member expert panel to help mainland firms expand overseas

Snippet: Establishment of Expert Committee on Professional Services for Going Global builds on new platform to help match local providers with firms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339377/hong-kong-sets-13-member-expert-panel-help-mainland-firms-expand-overseas

[2026-01-09 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Yuan to strengthen to 6.85 per US dollar in first quarter 2026: Morgan Stanley

Snippet: Strong export growth and US dollar weakness are expected to bolster the currency, the bank says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339358/chinas-yuan-strengthen-685-us-dollar-first-quarter-2026-morgan-stanley

[2026-01-09 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to probe food delivery platforms under anti-monopoly law

Snippet: State Council announcement cites ‘excessive subsidies’ and ‘price wars’ in document unveiling market assessment for online delivery services

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339342/china-probe-food-delivery-platforms-under-anti-monopoly-law

[2026-01-09 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s shipyards still lead the world, but US threats took a toll in 2025

Snippet: Chinese shipbuilders saw their market share dip for the first time in five years in 2025, as uncertainty over US port fees roiled the industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339308/chinas-shipyards-still-lead-world-us-threats-took-toll-2025

[2026-01-09 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In This Economy] Debunking misleading claims about the 2026 budget

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-debunking-misleading-claims-2026-budget/

[2026-01-09 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s consumer prices stay flat in 2025 amid focus on price wars

Snippet: Beijing has been intensifying efforts to combat industrial overcapacity and fierce competition in key sectors, aiming to stabilise the economy and support growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3339263/chinas-consumer-prices-stay-flat-2025-amid-focus-price-wars-domestic-demand

[2026-01-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: With US focused on Venezuela, China has window to pressure Japan: analysts

Snippet: Beijing’s trade actions raise stakes with Tokyo, as China’s rare earth power and Japan’s chip dominance are seen as potentially key levers in their bilateral dispute

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339212/us-focused-venezuela-china-has-window-pressure-japan-analysts

[2026-01-09 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The Drone Age: hi-tech wizardry propels Hong Kong towards lift-off

Snippet: As Hong Kong prepares to enter the era of flying taxis, key players roll out groundbreaking innovations at the cutting edge of technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339236/drone-age-hi-tech-wizardry-propels-hong-kong-towards-lift

[2026-01-09 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thousands of passenger, cargo drones will fill Hong Kong skies in decade: expert

Snippet: Mainland Chinese eVTOL leader AutoFlight will spread wings in Hong Kong amid global push into flying taxi market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339203/thousands-passenger-cargo-drones-will-fill-hong-kong-skies-decade-expert-says

[2026-01-09 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CBSL forecasts 4-5% growth in 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe expressed confidence that the country’s economy will grow by about 4-5 percent this year (2026), maintaining the growth rate recorded in the last two years.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/09/business/930332/cbsl-forecasts-4-5-growth-in-2026/

[2026-01-09 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka explores global academic partnerships to drive digital economy growth - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka has taken a significant step toward strengthening its digital economy and innovation landscape with high-level discussions held at the Parliamentary Complex between representatives of the University of Oulu, Finland the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, and senior government leadership.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/09/business/930316/sri-lanka-explores-global-academic-partnerships-to-drive-digital-economy-growth/

[2026-01-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Strengthening Academic and Digital Collaboration: Discussion with University of Oulu and IIT Madras - DailyNews

Snippet: A discussion was held on Wednesday(7) at the Parliamentary Complex between representatives of the University of Oulu, Finland, and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, together with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eng. Eranga Weeraratne.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/09/local/930528/strengthening-academic-and-digital-collaboration-discussion-with-university-of-oulu-and-iit-madras/

[2026-01-08 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China says US trade war, tech curbs have spurred ‘independent innovation’

Snippet: In the first year of new five-year plan, party mouthpiece says list of ‘chokepoint technologies’ is narrowing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339170/china-says-us-trade-war-tech-curbs-have-spurred-independent-innovation

[2026-01-08 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Odious debt’: why China is at risk of painful losses in post-Maduro Venezuela

Snippet: China has lent Venezuela tens of billions of dollars in recent decades. But Caracas could simply declare those obligations void, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339138/chinas-massive-oil-loan-debts-risk-post-maduro-venezuela-analysts

[2026-01-08 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China seeks ‘safe and reliable’ AI supply as global tech race heats up

Snippet: Special action plan to promote application of three to five large AI models in manufacturing sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339123/china-seeks-safe-and-reliable-ai-supply-global-tech-race-heats

[2026-01-08 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Lenovo unveils new AI agent, Nvidia tie-up in glitzy show at CES 2026

Snippet: The AI agent forms part of Lenovo’s ‘hybrid AI’ strategy that targets both consumer and enterprise markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3339119/lenovo-unveils-new-ai-agent-nvidia-tie-glitzy-show-ces-2026

[2026-01-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Beijing targets Tokyo over Taiwan remarks, what levers does Japan have?

Snippet: Japanese control of chemical used in semiconductors could prove significant, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339079/china-targets-japan-over-takaichis-taiwan-remarks-what-levers-does-tokyo-have

[2026-01-08 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Is your PayMe history public? Hong Kong watchdog probes HSBC app privacy risks

Snippet: One of Hong Kong’s largest e-payment apps, PayMe serves more than 100,000 local and online merchants, from retail shops to taxis across city

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339086/privacy-risks-early-users-payme-mobile-wallet-app-probed-hong-kong-watchdog