[2025-12-29 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Innovative Low-Cost Tea Technology boosts export earnings to USD 5 per kilo   - DailyNews

Snippet: Tea production researcher H.G.M. De Fonseka has emphasized that Sri Lanka stands to earn significantly higher foreign exchange revenues from tea exports by strategically enhancing product quality and elevating the average export price of tea to at least USD 5 per kilogram. At present, Sri Lankan tea is generally traded at close to USD 4 per kilogram in international markets.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/business/923030/innovative-low-cost-tea-technology-boosts-export-earnings-to-usd-5-per-kilo/

[2025-12-29 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Consumer demand and public services top China’s financial priorities for 2026

Snippet: National fiscal work conference ends in Beijing with pledge to spur domestic market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337950/consumer-demand-and-public-services-top-chinas-financial-priorities-2026

[2025-12-28 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong finance chief upbeat about 2026 outlook on back of 3.2% growth

Snippet: Paul Chan says Hong Kong will align with national development strategies, focusing on three growth engines: finance, innovation and technology, and trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337940/hong-kong-finance-chief-upbeat-about-2026-outlook-back-32-growth

[2025-12-28 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to launch ‘special channel’ for cross-border sensitive biological data

Snippet: A ‘green channel’ and ‘white list’ system will allow samples and data to cross between innovation hubs in Lok Ma Chau and Shenzhen

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337934/hong-kong-launch-special-channel-cross-border-sensitive-biological-data

[2025-12-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why are rich Chinese moving private jets offshore, slumming it in budget seats?

Snippet: Strict flight rules and economic headwinds are forcing scrutiny-wary tycoons to rebase aircraft in places such as Singapore or downgrade to commercial cabins

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337814/why-are-rich-chinese-quietly-moving-private-jets-offshore-slumming-it-budget-seats

[2025-12-28 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From PM purge to border bombs: Thailand’s year of upheaval

Snippet: As the country mourns the loss of Queen Mother Sirikit amid political chaos and a sluggish economy, Lisa’s global reign lights up Thai public

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337879/thailands-2025-turmoil-border-war-scam-crackdowns-and-pm-musical-chairs

[2025-12-28 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Hong Kong mature as a wine hub? French vineyard owner calls for new focus

Snippet: Seventh-generation winemaker Erwan Faiveley encourages city to up logistical and storage services during first post-Covid fact-finding trip

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337911/can-hong-kong-mature-wine-hub-french-vineyard-owner-calls-new-focus

[2025-12-27 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China puts drone rules into law as low-altitude economy takes off

Snippet: Decades-old legislation overhauled to plug gaps in the safety of uncrewed civilian aircraft

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3337897/china-puts-drone-rules-law-low-altitude-economy-takes

[2025-12-27 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Made in Sri Lanka’ Trade Fair opens at Weligama Beach - DailyNews

Snippet: The islandwide Made in Sri Lanka Trade Fair commenced yesterday (26) at Weligama Beach in the Matara District, aiming to support local entrepreneurs by providing access to local and international markets and strengthening domestic production.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/27/local/922726/made-in-sri-lanka-trade-fair-opens-at-weligama-beach/

[2025-12-27 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Soaring to the top: China appoints first female captain for C919 flights

Snippet: Promotion of former Boeing 737 pilot Yu Yue, who holds a ‘zero error’ record, called an inspiration to women across the nation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337431/soaring-top-china-appoints-first-female-captain-flights-home-grown-c919

[2025-12-27 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wild goose chase? France works to rouse China’s appetite for foie gras imports

Snippet: French producers hope their famed pate can win a slice of China’s market, but price sensitivities and domestic competition could mean their goose is cooked

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337676/wild-goose-chase-france-works-rouse-chinas-appetite-pricey-imported-foie-gras

[2025-12-27 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China launches venture capital fund to lead the charge on tech investment

Snippet: The fund, which will put state-backed money behind early tech bets, could guide trillions of yuan in private capital to chosen sectors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337798/china-launches-venture-capital-fund-lead-charge-tech-investment

[2025-12-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China bolsters e-cigarette regulations to smoke out non-compliance

Snippet: The draft policy would cut down on excess capacity within e-cigarette sector and tighten enforcement of standards in production and export

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3337797/china-bolsters-e-cigarette-regulations-smoke-out-non-compliance

[2025-12-26 16:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong restaurant sales drop 10% over Christmas as cross-border trips spike

Snippet: While restaurants struggle to attract diners, one hotel group says its properties recorded 90 per cent occupancy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337777/hong-kong-restaurant-sales-drop-10-over-christmas-cross-border-trips-hit-12-million

[2025-12-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Comac to team up with China Eastern for bigger C919 variant, sources say

Snippet: Comac’s stretched model, expected to be dubbed the C919-800, could target lucrative Asian routes and seat more than 200 passengers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337728/chinas-c919-maker-teams-china-eastern-bigger-variant-cards-sources

[2025-12-26 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Christmas a message of renunciation, not a commercial festival – Cardinal - DailyNews

Snippet: Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith stated that although the commercial economy has turned Christmas into a trade festival, everyone must clearly understand that it is not merely another event for making money.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/26/breaking-news/922150/christmas-a-message-of-renunciation-not-a-commercial-festival-cardinal/

[2025-12-25 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Architect of Hong Kong’s Octopus card retires with dreams of ‘tap-free’ access

Snippet: Chief operations officer Sammy Kam and marketing director Rita Li look back on the highs and lows of their careers in a cutting-edge company

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337731/architect-hong-kongs-octopus-card-retires-dreams-tap-free-technology

[2025-12-25 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China broadens foreign investment list in renewed pitch for overseas capital

Snippet: The catalogue, which lists the sectors carrying policy incentives for overseas investors, has hundreds of new entries, many in advanced manufacturing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3337727/china-sharpens-sales-pitch-overseas-investment-new-list-sought-after-sectors

[2025-12-25 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Christmas lighting designer still at it after 40 years

Snippet: At 67, Terence Wong shows no signs of slowing down and speaks passionately about his craft, including his dazzling display at Mody Lane

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337695/i-have-more-give-hong-kong-christmas-lighting-designer-still-it-after-40-years

[2025-12-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan popular with Hong Kong travellers over Christmas, Harbin gaining appeal

Snippet: Despite row with China, Japan remains popular with Hongkongers, with mainland cities such as Harbin and Yunnan gaining appeal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337693/japan-still-popular-hong-kong-travellers-over-christmas-harbin-gaining-appeal

[2025-12-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From Shein to Labubu, French shoppers are buying Chinese for Christmas

Snippet: This year’s wave of popularity for Chinese brands has not waned in France’s capital, with Shein’s store packed and Labubu dolls dotting trees

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3337687/shein-labubu-french-shoppers-are-buying-chinese-christmas

[2025-12-25 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Revellers pack into Hong Kong’s Central for Christmas photos, nightcap

Snippet: Locals, tourists seek keepsake pictures under 20-metre Christmas tree as other revellers head for time-honoured drink in Lan Kwai Fong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337706/hundreds-flock-opening-hong-kong-food-festival-christmas-day

[2025-12-25 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thousands stuck for hours at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge on Christmas Day

Snippet: Immigration Department figures show Hong Kong residents made about 644,000 outbound trips by 9pm on Thursday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337697/thousands-stuck-hours-hong-kong-zhuhai-macau-bridge-christmas-day

[2025-12-25 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Guest house rates hit 5-year high as tourists flock to Hong Kong for Christmas

Snippet: But industry leader warns city’s image as tourist destination skewed by exorbitant rates of five-star hotels, while budget lodgings remain largely unknown

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337635/guest-house-rates-hit-5-year-high-tourists-flock-hong-kong-christmas

[2025-12-25 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The need for external financing - DailyNews

Snippet: In an environment where Sri Lanka is recovering from its third shock in six years, our economy it not capable of withstanding much. The social landscape stands vulnerable as almost 1/4th of Sri Lankan’s live below the middle-income poverty line earning less than Rs. 1100 a day. About 33% of households goes into debt to cover their basic day-to-day needs, such as food, education and medical treatments.The prevailing common theme is pawning jewellery meet regular income needs.A further, quarter of

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/25/general-opinion/921585/the-need-for-external-financing/

[2025-12-25 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hard work, long hours fuelled China’s rise. Now, it weighs longer breaks

Snippet: China, one of the world’s hardest-working countries, is adopting incentives to increase time off – and potentially boost consumer spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337459/hard-work-and-long-hours-fuelled-chinas-rise-now-it-mulls-benefits-longer-breaks

[2025-12-24 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: He Came to the U.S. to Support His Sick Child. He Was Detained. Then He Disappeared.

Snippet: José Manuel Ramos Bastidas never set foot in the U.S. — at least not as a free man. He left Venezuela in January 2024, hoping to earn enough money to pay for his newborn son’s medical needs. Born with a respiratory condition, the family’s “milagrito,” or “little miracle,” had severe asthma and repeatedly needed to be hospitalized.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/venezuelan-deportees-trump-immigration-asylum-el-salvador

[2025-12-24 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China expands digital-yuan push to Singapore and Asean trade routes

Snippet: PBOC pledges to integrate e-CNY into the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, boost adoption in Southeast Asia via China’s CIPS payment network

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3337642/china-expands-digital-yuan-push-singapore-and-asean-trade-routes

[2025-12-24 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Burglary of JD.com warehouse in France prompts investigation, speculation

Snippet: The theft, with over 50,000 items stolen by some estimates, casts a shadow over the Chinese e-commerce giant’s first Christmas in France

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3337610/burglary-jdcom-warehouse-france-prompts-investigation-speculation

[2025-12-24 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong opens bid for next Kai Tak Cruise Terminal operator with stricter KPIs

Snippet: New term set to begin on June 1, 2028, with the winning bidder set to manage the facility for 10 years, with a possible five-year extension

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337594/hong-kong-opens-tender-next-kai-tak-cruise-terminal-operator-stricter-kpis

[2025-12-24 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Xi urges state giants to be pillars of national development

Snippet: The president instructs central SOEs to drive industrial upgrading while securing critical technologies and supply chains in the face of geopolitical risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337577/chinas-xi-urges-state-giants-be-pillars-national-development

[2025-12-24 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan loses out as Hongkongers pick South Korea, mainland China this Christmas

Snippet: ‘The main reason is that Japan has experienced several incidents … including bear attacks and earthquakes,’ Travel Industry Council says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337573/japan-loses-appeal-hongkongers-favour-south-korea-mainland-china-christmas

[2025-12-24 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong property prices stabilise as mainland China slump drags on

Snippet: Hong Kong is drawing cautious interest from buyers, while markets such as Shenzhen remain weighed down by persistent price declines

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/article/3337433/tale-two-markets-hong-kong-property-prices-stabilise-mainland-slump-drags

[2025-12-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hayleys Agriculture Holdings triumphs at Presidential Export Awards - DailyNews

Snippet: Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited reaffirmed its position as a key driver of Sri Lanka’s export economy after three of its business units were recognised at the Presidential Export Awards 2024/2025, the highest national honour bestowed on exporters, which took place on December 11, at the BMICH in Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/uncategorized/920759/hayleys-agriculture-holdings-triumphs-at-presidential-export-awards/

[2025-12-24 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Bad policy’: China’s drone makers to shrug off US ban, analysts say

Snippet: The addition of foreign drone makers, including those from China, to a US trade blacklist is unlikely to heat up relations, observers said

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3337500/bad-policy-chinas-drone-makers-shrug-us-ban-analysts-say

[2025-12-23 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China vows city-specific fixes to clear housing glut, stabilise property sector

Snippet: Housing minister pledges to empower local governments to buy unsold inventory and shift towards selling only finished homes with a ‘what you see is what you get’ model

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337512/china-vows-city-specific-fixes-clear-housing-glut-stabilise-property-sector

[2025-12-23 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Gold prices rise sharply following global market surge - DailyNews

Snippet: Gold prices have recorded a notable increase in both the global and local markets. In line with the upward trend in the international market, gold prices in Sri Lanka have also risen.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920553/gold-prices-rise-sharply-following-global-market-surge/

[2025-12-23 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Cardinal Chow says celebrating Christmas will bring hope after fire

Snippet: Christmas can provide ‘way out to a radically new and promising life’, he says in wide-ranging message that also touches on economy, AI challenges

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337478/hong-kongs-cardinal-chow-says-celebrating-christmas-will-bring-hope-after-tai-po-fire

[2025-12-23 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Germany’s trade deficit with China nears new high, analysts warn of backlash

Snippet: The widening gap, fuelled by a localisation push in China and fierce EV competition, is fuelling fears of political upheaval and rising protectionist sentiment in Berlin

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3337464/germanys-trade-deficit-china-nears-new-high-analysts-warn-backlash

[2025-12-23 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Police power rising in Vietnam's securocrat economy - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/police-power-rising-in-vietnams-securocrat-economy/

[2025-12-23 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Russia’s war economy is not collapsing, but neither is it stable - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/russias-war-economy-is-not-collapsing-but-neither-is-it-stable/

[2025-12-23 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russian LNG shipments to China surge 143% in November, overtaking Australia

Snippet: Russian LNG accounted for 23.5 per cent of China’s total shipments, cementing Russia as its top energy partner after President Xi pledged deeper ties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3337367/russian-lng-shipments-china-surge-143-november-overtaking-australia

[2025-12-23 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Forget the US dollar. Watch water and energy resources instead

Snippet: In our increasingly hi-tech-based economy and financial systems, energy and water resources will be macroeconomically critical

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3337132/forget-us-dollar-watch-water-and-energy-resources-instead

[2025-12-23 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Why China has moved to curb steel exports

Snippet: China’s pivot to emerging markets has kept its export machine running. But frictions are growing and steel is the most visible flashpoint

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3336824/chinas-steel-export-licensing-plan-shows-will-curb-trade-frictions

[2025-12-23 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Lawmakers want US to disclose any approvals of Nvidia H200 China licences

Snippet: Democrats ‌Elizabeth Warren and Gregory Meeks also asked for an assessment of the military potential of the AI chips approved for export

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3337395/lawmakers-want-us-disclose-any-approvals-nvidia-h200-china-licences

[2025-12-23 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong tightens rules for waterfront event space after hot-air balloon fiasco

Snippet: Bids invited for the development, operation, management and maintenance of The Pier in Hung Hom for about three years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337387/hong-kong-tightens-rules-waterfront-event-space-after-hot-air-balloon-fiasco

[2025-12-23 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s record trade surplus could prompt protectionist response in 2026: report

Snippet: American researchers say restrictions on Chinese imports could help create complications for Beijing’s economic growth target next year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337312/chinas-record-trade-surplus-could-prompt-protectionist-response-2026-report

[2025-12-23 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: New Zealand, India finalize free trade deal, investment plan

Snippet: India and New Zealand finalized a major free-trade agreement on Monday, aiming to eliminate or reduce tariffs on some 95% of New Zealand's exports to India and give India tariff-free access to New Zealand's markets.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/india-new-zealand-sign-free-trade-deal-with-wellington-pledging-20-billion-investment/a-75265364

[2025-12-23 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to hide bad debt records for pandemic-hit borrowers who repay small loans

Snippet: New policy by the People’s Bank of China applies to one-off debts up to 10,000 yuan incurred since 2020, aiming to help people rebuild credit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337354/china-hide-bad-debt-records-pandemic-hit-borrowers-who-repay-small-loans

[2025-12-22 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China slaps tariffs on EU cheese and cream amid trade row

Snippet: Alleging that European subsidies are hurting Chinese producers, Beijing has imposed fees that look to hit French exporters the hardest

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3337356/china-slaps-tariffs-eu-cheese-and-cream-amid-trade-row