[2026-02-18 03:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Aerospace & Defense Industries

Snippet: Stockholm will decide next year whether to join next-gen aircraft project

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries

[2026-02-17 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tens of thousands line streets for Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year night parade

Snippet: Float parade to mark start of the Year of the Horse begins with an East-meets-West street party

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343835/excited-spectators-pack-streets-hong-kong-lunar-new-year-night-parade

[2026-02-17 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese e-commerce giant Shein could face EU ban over ‘childlike sex dolls’

Snippet: Investigation will also look at the systems the online retailer uses to ensure illegal products are not being sold in Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343833/chinese-e-commerce-giant-shein-could-face-eu-ban-over-childlike-sex-dolls

[2026-02-17 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: South Africa hunts for new markets as US tariffs bite

Snippet: For nearly 20 years, South Africa has balanced relations between Washington and Beijing. Until 2008, the United States of America (US) was South Africa's top trading partner — before China overtook it, reaching a bilateral trade volume of $52.5 billion (€44.25 billion) in 2024.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/south-africa-hunts-for-new-markets-as-us-tariffs-bite/a-75991451

[2026-02-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Indonesia’s US$762 million Ramadan stimulus boost spending and growth?

Snippet: The package, which includes fare cuts and food handouts, is meant to keep people travelling and shopping, and help shore up early-growth momentum

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3343826/will-indonesias-us762-million-ramadan-stimulus-be-positive-boost-economy

[2026-02-17 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Battered Cambodia seeks economic reset after Thailand border war

Snippet: Shuttered borders have choked trade and sent migrant workers home, forcing Phnom Penh to seek new partners and markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3343805/cambodia-seeks-economic-reset-after-thailand-border-war-batters-trade-and-remittances

[2026-02-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Hong Kong will signal gallop towards prosperity with Lunar New Year fireworks

Snippet: As the city prepares to welcome the Year of the Horse, the SCMP takes a look at the highlights of the spectacle and where best to watch it

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343790/how-hong-kong-galloping-towards-prosperity-lunar-new-year-fireworks-spectacle

[2026-02-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Vantage Point] Pricing confidence, not growth

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/newsletters/vantage-point-pricing-confidence-growth-economy-investment/

[2026-02-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Year-end bonuses shrink in China amid slowing growth, report finds

Snippet: As China heads into the Year of the Horse, its firms’ bonuses have slowed to a trot, with many employees missing out completely

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342055/chinas-companies-cut-back-year-end-bonuses-profit-margins-narrow

[2026-02-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beware excessive ‘fire energy’ in Year of the Horse: Hong Kong feng shui masters

Snippet: Soothsayers warn of potential volatility in coming lunar year, with city having to navigate geopolitical tensions even as its economy improves

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343766/beware-excessive-fire-energy-year-horse-hong-kong-feng-shui-masters

[2026-02-17 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Mahiyanganaya to be developed as industrial and commercial city - DailyNews

Snippet: The Mahiyanganaya Ceramic Corporation land will be developed as an industrial and commercial city. This decision was reached following a special inspection visit made by the Minister of Industries and Entrepreneur Development Sunil Handunnetti to the factory premises recently to initiate the development of the 96-acre land belonging to the Ceylon Ceramic Corporation in the Mahiyanganaya area as an industrial and commercial city and actively contribute to the economy of the area.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/17/business/952478/mahiyanganaya-to-be-developed-as-industrial-and-commercial-city/

[2026-02-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Macktiles Australia in Victoria launched - DailyNews

Snippet: Macktiles has launched Macktiles Australia in Victoria, marking a major milestone for Sri Lankan manufacturing and a strategic entry into one of the world’s most design-aware, specification-led building markets.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/17/business/952389/macktiles-australia-in-victoria-launched/

[2026-02-16 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: France: Macron's pro-business agenda hit by budget chaos

Snippet: After months of tense negotiations, the French government has finally got the 2026 budget on track. But some say the breakthrough comes at too steep a price.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/france-macrons-pro-business-agenda-hit-by-budget-chaos/a-75895518

[2026-02-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: What the UAE-India corridor reveals about the future of the partnership

Snippet: When bilateral trade between two countries doubles in three years, surpasses $100 billion five years ahead of schedule and both sides immediately set a new target of $200 billion, something more than commerce is at work. What we are witnessing in the UAE-India corridor is the emergence of a new model of strategic partnership – one where government, business and philanthropy are increasingly aligned around shared long-term priorities.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/02/16/beyond-the-bilateral-what-the-uae-india-corridor-reveals-about-the-future-of-the-partnership/

[2026-02-16 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thailand’s economy rebounds despite tourism decline, pandemic

Snippet: Lagging regional peers since the pandemic, the Thai economy has faced multiple headwinds, including US tariffs, high household debt and a strengthening baht

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3343736/thailands-economy-rebounds-despite-tourism-decline-pandemic

[2026-02-16 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Xi prioritises ‘AI-plus’ and consumer spending to counter economic risks

Snippet: Previously unreleased comments by Xi urge income growth and tech breakthroughs, potentially setting stage for measures ahead of March’s parliamentary meetings

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343726/chinas-xi-prioritises-ai-plus-and-consumer-spending-counter-economic-headwinds

[2026-02-16 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Disgusting’: pre-made Lunar New Year meals lose lustre for Chinese families

Snippet: Food fight between star influencer and restaurant chain becomes a hot potato at reunion dinner tables as hosts pick quality over convenience

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343660/chinese-families-cool-pre-made-meals-lunar-new-year-after-scandal

[2026-02-16 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkongers make 1.4 million outbound trips ahead of Lunar New Year

Snippet: Longer holiday, Valentine’s Day overlap drive 21.6 per cent increase in outbound trips from 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343716/hongkongers-make-14-million-outbound-trips-ahead-lunar-new-year

[2026-02-16 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Financial Times

Title: School economics class: The challenges of a weight-loss economy

Snippet: PublishedFebruary 16 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/374033c0-e34b-4de9-92d0-14696773b94a

[2026-02-16 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Health Care

Snippet: Global endoscope leader sees intensifying competition in the medical devices

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/health-care

[2026-02-16 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Construction

Snippet: Project that began as part of Belt and Road offers incentives in outreach effort

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/construction

[2026-02-16 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China debt crunch

Snippet: Hong Kong company Kingboard had petitioned against developer over unpaid loan

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/china-debt-crunch

[2026-02-16 13:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: governance

Snippet: Business [Ask the Tax Whiz] An open letter to President Marcos: Filipinos feel overtaxed, yet underserved Thought Leaders ​​[In This Economy] ‘What has happened to the School?’: Winnie Monsod’s wake-up call Feb 13, 2026 3:43 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business BIR: Cases filed vs 25 personnel over alleged LOA misuse Feb 10, 2026 3:51 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsletters [Vantage Point] Liberty

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/governance/

[2026-02-16 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Trading Asia

Snippet: Analyses of the latest shifts and trends in Asian markets.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/trading-asia

[2026-02-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New think tank launched to bridge talent gap in Hong Kong studies

Snippet: Hong Kong Future Economy Institute’s director says focus on global topics at local universities has led to fewer people researching pressing local issues

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343631/new-think-tank-launched-bridge-talent-gap-hong-kong-studies

[2026-02-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Inflation projected to move towards 5% target by 2H-2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic stability continued to strengthen in 2025, alongside notable progress in implementing critical structural and policy reforms. Although the year was marked by both severe domestic and global shocks, the economy demonstrated resilience, underscoring the effectiveness of decisive measures to strengthen policy buffers and the meaningful progress achieved in restoring stability and reinforcing economic fundamentals Central Bank of Sri Lanka Monetary Policy Report – February 2026 said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/16/business/951772/inflation-projected-to-move-towards-5-target-by-2h-2026/

[2026-02-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bangladesh PM-elect says economy faces serious challenges - DailyNews

Snippet: Tarique Rahman, in his first news conference as prime minister-elect, struck a tone of triumph and reconciliation, declaring that Bangladesh had “restored the true essence of freedom and rights”, after more than a decade and a half of “authoritarian rule”.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/16/world/951899/bangladesh-pm-elect-says-economy-faces-serious-challenges/

[2026-02-16 01:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Early flower blooms in warm weather add to sellers’ woes at festival fairs

Snippet: Temperatures aside, vendors say competition from rivals over border and poor economy have dampened consumer spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343641/early-flower-blooms-warm-weather-add-sellers-woes-festival-fairs

[2026-02-15 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong visitor arrivals off to strong start in 2026, up 9.6% to 7.23 million

Snippet: Financial Secretary Paul Chan says 1.43 million mainland Chinese visitors expected during Lunar New Year holiday, up 6 per cent from last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343627/hong-kong-visitor-arrivals-strong-start-2026-96-723-million

[2026-02-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China puts another big bank under stricter watch – why now?

Snippet: Beijing continues to impose stricter regulatory standards on major lenders, shielding the financial system from mounting strains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343580/china-expands-oversight-major-banks-amid-property-sector-risks

[2026-02-15 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From fireworks to racing, how Hong Kong is celebrating the Year of the Horse

Snippet: Here is your guide to events beginning on February 17 ushering in the new year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343619/fireworks-racing-how-hong-kong-celebrating-year-horse

[2026-02-15 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a ‘military vacuum’ in West and Central Africa opened new markets for China

Snippet: Beijing has increased engagement with countries in the Sahel following the French military exit, and with Russian weapons in short supply

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342903/how-military-vacuum-west-and-central-africa-opened-new-markets-china

[2026-02-15 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why a 2,000-fold pay gap for Hong Kong board members may be a troubling sign

Snippet: Far wider disparity than other markets may indicate talent issues on the low end, lack of independence on the high end, lawmaker says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3343485/why-its-troubling-hong-kong-board-member-pay-ranges-us850-us167-million

[2026-02-15 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Spring Festival box office faces plot twist after 2025 smashed records

Snippet: Home-grown films lead the charge but fail to meet the phenomenal success of last year’s Ne Zha 2, which attracted record-breaking crowds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342186/chinas-box-office-presales-fall-over-60-last-year-crucial-lunar-new-year-window

[2026-02-15 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Steady recovery in Hong Kong’s property market a vote of confidence

Snippet: Landmark deals in Central show foreign financial institutions see potential in the city’s and China’s economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3343443/steady-recovery-hong-kongs-property-market-vote-confidence

[2026-02-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s gold rush: why families are doubling down on precious metals

Snippet: Gold is becoming more popular in China ahead of the Lunar New Year, with households viewing the asset as a safety net amid an uncertain economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343554/chinas-gold-rush-why-families-are-doubling-down-precious-metals

[2026-02-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The AI future is now, and markets are reacting differently in the US and China

Snippet: Investor jitters grow in the US as AI reshapes expectations, but China’s markets have so far reacted with caution rather than panic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3343568/ai-rattles-us-investors-while-chinas-tech-stocks-hold-steady-now

[2026-02-14 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Macroscope | How robust domestic financial markets could ease era of AI uncertainty

Snippet: Attempts to develop financial centres must go beyond luring global capital and talent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3343420/how-robust-domestic-financial-markets-could-ease-era-ai-uncertainty

[2026-02-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan out, Australia in? China’s tourists heading down under for Lunar New Year

Snippet: Bookings projected to surge on new flights, flexible itineraries and ease of payment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343560/great-barrier-reef-calling-chinese-tourists-make-australia-lunar-new-year-hotspot

[2026-02-14 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Savvy Hongkongers book 9-day Lunar New Year break for festive trips across Asia

Snippet: Immigration Department earlier forecast number of trips by residents and visitors alike would reach 11.38 million between February 14 and 23

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343565/savvy-hongkongers-book-9-day-lunar-new-year-break-festive-trips-across-asia

[2026-02-14 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ministry targets high speed broadband connectivity by 2029 - DailyNews

Snippet: Digital Economy Ministry officials said plans have been formulated to provide every person in the country with high speed broadband connectivity by 2029.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/14/local/951281/ministry-targets-high-speed-broadband-connectivity-by-2029/

[2026-02-14 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Chinese provinces slash revenue outlook, analysts warn of debt control

Snippet: Local governments seen curbing infrastructure spending as Beijing’s fiscal discipline pushes regions to prioritise social services and tech over large projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343499/chinese-provinces-slash-revenue-outlook-analysts-warn-debt-control

[2026-02-14 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese power line projects seek private capital in sign of infrastructure shift

Snippet: Beijing is encouraging more private investment in a range of critical infrastructure projects, from railways to nuclear power plants

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343495/chinese-power-line-projects-seek-private-capital-sign-infrastructure-shift

[2026-02-13 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s West Kowloon arts hub secures HK$3 billion, 10-year loan facility

Snippet: Deal, together with US$1 billion bond issuance in tranches, will help operator meet financing challenges until property project generates revenue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343531/hong-kongs-west-kowloon-arts-hub-secures-hk3-billion-10-year-loan-facility

[2026-02-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China charges former AstraZeneca executive – a sign of the times?

Snippet: Foreign drug makers face pressure in the Chinese market, from tighter regulatory oversight to growing local competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343522/china-charges-former-astrazeneca-executive-what-it-means-global-pharmaceutical-firms

[2026-02-13 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gold rush backlash: why China is clamping down on ‘get rich’ promises

Snippet: Regulators intervene to contain fallout after volatility in global prices sparks market turmoil at home

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3343471/china-tightens-gold-trading-rules-shenzhen-after-platforms-collapse

[2026-02-13 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Waruna Sri Dhanapala appointed Digital Economy Ministry Secretary - DailyNews

Snippet: Waruna Sri Dhanapala has been appointed as Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/local/950999/waruna-sri-dhanapala-appointed-digital-economy-ministry-secretary/

[2026-02-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China overhauls CPI basket, with never-before-seen unveiling of its composition

Snippet: Beijing’s five-year recalibration aims to better reflect consumption, as policymakers shift weight away from food and housing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343465/china-overhauls-consumer-price-basket-never-seen-unveiling-its-composition

[2026-02-13 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong diners bid farewell to 80-year-old Honolulu Coffee Shop in Wan Chai

Snippet: Dozens pack cha chaan teng known for its egg tarts and milk tea ahead of March 1 closure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343473/hong-kong-diners-bid-farewell-80-year-old-honolulu-coffee-shop-wan-chai

[2026-02-13 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ​​[In This Economy] ‘What has happened to the School?’: Winnie Monsod’s wake-up call

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-university-philippines-school-of-economics-winnie-monsod-wake-up-call/