Topic: Business — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-05 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Concert organiser Live Nation says it will donate part of revenue from ticket sales to support relief measures for victims of Tai Po blaze
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[2025-12-05 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Once forging steel for skyscrapers, Jigang Group is now in a race to the skies with Geely and 90,000 other Chinese companies
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[2025-12-05 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India on Thursday for a two-day visit, underscoring a partnership between Moscow and New Delhi that has endured for nearly eight decades of geopolitical upheavals.
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[2025-12-05 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s economic slowdown has left its waste-to-energy sector without enough trash to burn. So, companies are heading overseas
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[2025-12-05 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese investment in Brazil is soaring as firms eye the vast potential growth in South America’s ‘blue ocean market’
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[2025-12-05 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Banks Association (SLBA) in a meeting with the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) pledged its fullest support to revive the country’s economy following the damage inflicted by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2025-12-05 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HDFC Bank of Sri Lanka General Manager/CEO Hemal Lokugeegana served as a distinguished panelist at the recently concluded 5th Annual International Conference on Emerging Financial Markets and Policy (EFMP 2025), held on November 21.
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[2025-12-05 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government has successfully restored more than 90 percent of the telecommunication networks in the country as of Wednesday (03), as a result of the Digital Economy Ministry, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) and telecommunication companies having worked together speedily, Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne said in Parliament Wednesday.
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[2025-12-05 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron met China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, with talks expected to focus on Ukraine and trade as Europe seeks to recalibrate ties with the world's second-largest economy.
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[2025-12-05 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Houthi rebels have signalled a halt in attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, allowing a possible end to costly detours
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[2025-12-05 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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[2025-12-05 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China once exported cheap goods to Europe – now, French leader urges its firms to transfer tech expertise
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[2025-12-04 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Governor Pan Gongsheng says policy must prioritise the domestic economy, warning against ‘excessive policy swings’ that could undermine long-term stability
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[2025-12-04 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Across numerous sectors, China’s firms are setting up shop worldwide – and gaining ground on their well-entrenched competitors
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[2025-12-04 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Chinese companies diversify into Southeast Asia, Latin America and belt and road markets, many are using Hong Kong as a springboard
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[2025-12-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From milk tea to blind boxes, China’s lighter consumer brands are winning worldwide recognition – though time will tell if the craze will last
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[2025-12-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne stated that the telephone and internet communication networks disrupted due to the recent disaster are expected to be fully restored by today.
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[2025-12-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City’s internet regulators shut down 70,000 accounts in a ‘special campaign’ against pessimistic content as real estate jitters continue
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[2025-12-03 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Improved healthcare outcomes are colliding with China’s three-year population decline, testing social safety nets despite improvements in medical infrastructure
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[2025-12-03 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Through fast-growing markets for yuan-denominated bonds, China is showing it can support sustainability projects across the Global South
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[2025-12-03 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Luhut Pandjaitan says China’s technological prowess and deep pockets made it an ideal partner for propelling Indonesia’s economy
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[2025-12-03 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The French president is coming to Beijing with a large delegation looking to do business. Here are the key areas to watch for potential deals
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[2025-12-03 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: One of the world’s most successful liberalising projects of the late 20th century has fizzled to leave Europe’s economy in secular decline. This FT series examines what went wrong — and why it is so difficult to revive the single market as a growth engine.
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[2025-12-03 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese companies have steadily expanded their global reach over the past half-century, but it has been a winding, often turbulent journey
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[2025-12-03 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne stated that the telephone and internet communication networks disrupted due to the recent disaster are expected to be fully restored by tomorrow (04).
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[2025-12-03 14:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementSCMP Economy SeriesChina Inc. goes globalWith domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more lucrative markets. In this series, we examine China Inc.’s next phase of “going global” and the complex, challenging international environment its companies have chosen to enter.
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[2025-12-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With many of their clients moving or building sites abroad, China’s factory owners are following suit, seizing a ‘last chance’ for new revenues
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[2025-12-03 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s economy is showing signs of improvement, but the World Bank’s latest Sri Lanka Development Update, titled Better Spending for All, reminds us that this recovery is still incomplete.
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[2025-12-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: This month’s central economic work conference will set the tone, while top finance official signals more assertive fiscal support
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[2025-12-02 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Express deliveries have reached as high as 777 million per day in 2025 as China’s consumers turn to cut-price online platforms
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[2025-12-02 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: More than half of surveyed German firms plan deeper ties with local partners in China to match the rapid innovation cycles of domestic competitors, the German Chamber of Commerce has found
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[2025-12-02 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Airlines have now scrapped over 40 per cent of their China-Japan flights scheduled for this month amid a diplomatic spat over Taiwan
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[2025-12-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As discerning alcohol consumers seek ‘wallet-friendly’ products, premium beers are winning out over higher-end options
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[2025-12-02 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ahead of next year’s record-long Spring Festival, local governments roll out short holidays to lure families to winter getaways
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[2025-12-02 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘A surge in the Japanese yen is once again playing havoc with markets,’ analyst says
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[2025-12-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Popular destination for capital feels the chill, with cruise lines cancelling trips, investors selling property and parents questioning if it is safe to send students
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[2025-12-02 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The general public are made aware by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Digital Economy that now donations can be made easily to the Disaster Relief Fund established by the Ministry of Finance through GovPay to provide relief to people affected by the adverse weather conditions.
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[2025-12-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: C3, a leading innovation, R&D and product prototyping company based in Sri Lanka, an ecosystem partner of E Ink the originator, pioneer and global commercial leader in ePaper technology, is establishing Pixel Paper Labs — a new venture dedicated to the development, design and manufacture of ePaper-based products for both local and international markets.
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[2025-12-01 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Survey finds that most firms expect to be affected by China’s export controls, with many bracing for higher costs and long shipping delays
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[2025-12-01 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While a Chinese hedge fund manager has claimed gold’s ‘best days’ are over, analysts argue Moscow’s move does not reflect the overall picture
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[2025-12-01 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Robust exports, surging stocks and investors looking elsewhere have curbed pressure for more forceful government intervention
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[2025-12-01 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Private firms need a stable, level playing field, with state-owned enterprises acting as anchors for strategic industries, state-asset watchdog says
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[2025-11-29 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special meeting chaired by Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne was held today (Nov. 28) to expedite the restoration of communication services in areas impacted by the recent disaster.
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[2025-11-28 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2025-11-28 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With the aim of laying a new foundation for the digital economy through innovation and investment whilst increasing the digital economic contribution of the overall economy to 15% by 2030, competitive with other countries in the region, an amount of Rs. 25.5 billion has been allocated for modernization and digitalization, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne said.
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[2025-11-27 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank yesterday announced the official listing of Sri Lanka’s first Listed Blue Bond on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), marking a significant moment for the country’s capital markets and its transition towards ocean-focused sustainable finance.
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[2025-11-27 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa told Parliament yesterday (26) that the programme to strengthen the manufacturing economy of this country should be implemented without thinking that importing from abroad is easy.
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[2025-11-01 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2025-10-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As China’s EV boom makes the EU anxious, is it too late to work together?Decades after their first joint venture, EU carmakers fear losing their markets to China’s upstarts. Is it too late for them to work together?
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[2025-10-16 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The People’s Republic of China: 70 years of changesChina’s rise has been impressive by many standards. There is no clearer indication of the country's progress than its share of the world economy. Measured in purchasing power parity, China’s share of global GDP fell from an estimated 32 per cent in 1820 - when Qing dynasty emperor Daoguang began his reign - to a mere 5 per cent at the end of the Cultural Revolution in 1976.
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