[2026-02-07 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK, China boost financial ties, deepen London’s role as offshore yuan hub

Snippet: New pact designates a new yuan clearing bank, boosts cross-listings and expands green finance, accelerating the international use of China’s currency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342696/uk-china-boost-financial-ties-deepen-londons-role-offshore-yuan-hub

[2026-02-06 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China-Canada canola deal faces test as USMCA trade talks loom, insiders warn

Snippet: Initial shipments bring hope, but ‘Fortress North America’ threat and lack of long-term guarantees leave producers wary of Beijing’s commitment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342694/china-canada-canola-deal-faces-fragility-test-usmca-trade-talks-loom-insiders-warn

[2026-02-06 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Stung by Trump’s policies, German multinationals cautiously pivot towards China

Snippet: German firms are keen to invest more in China as they shy away from the US, but they still face issues in the Chinese market, business group says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342667/stung-trumps-policies-german-multinationals-cautiously-pivot-towards-china

[2026-02-06 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ICC announce star-studded commentary team and exciting broadcast innovations - DailyNews

Snippet: ICC TV is set to deliver another world-class immersive viewing experience for cricket fans around the globe at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Alongside live coverage of every match, ICC TV will provide a comprehensive world feed service to licensees, ensuring consistent, high-quality coverage across all markets.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/06/breaking-news/946731/icc-announce-star-studded-commentary-team-and-exciting-broadcast-innovations/

[2026-02-06 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In This Economy] Unpacking the link between corruption and growth in the Philippines

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-link-between-corruption-growth-philippines/

[2026-02-06 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippine GDP

Snippet: Newsletters [Vantage Point] Pricing confidence, not growth Thought Leaders [In This Economy] Unpacking the link between corruption and growth in the Philippines Feb 6, 2026 3:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [In This Economy] When rampant corruption kills the growth momentum Jan 30, 2026 3:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business Philippines misses growth targets anew as economy grows just 3% in

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/gross-domestic-product-philippines/

[2026-02-06 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | How US-China space race is blurring line between civilian and military

Snippet: While the private sector seeks the next trillion-dollar breakthrough, national governments race to secure the orbital assets that now underpin modern deterrence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3342254/us-china-orbital-arms-race-forging-trillion-dollar-space-economy

[2026-02-06 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Hong Kong barking up the wrong tree with dog-friendly restaurants?

Snippet: Can pet-friendly premises really give Hong Kong’s economy a boost?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342526/hong-kong-barking-wrong-tree-dog-friendly-restaurants

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump wants China out of South America – but Peru’s Beijing-backed port is abuzz

Snippet: Beijing’s hunger for minerals and raw materials is pushing trade in the region to record levels, even after incidents in Panama and Venezuela

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342512/trumps-south-america-threats-fizzle-chinas-trade-surges-powered-peru-port

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Contribution of Lankan workers to Korean economy commendable - Korean Deputy Speaker - DailyNews

Snippet: The contribution of Sri Lankan workers in Korea to the country’s economy is commendable, Deputy Speaker of the Korean Parliament, Lee Hack Young said at a meeting held with Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti, recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/06/business/946343/contribution-of-lankan-workers-to-korean-economy-commendable-korean-deputy-speaker/

[2026-02-06 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Traffic fines payable countrywide using GovPay now - DailyNews

Snippet: The Digital Economy Ministry stated that all traffic fines can now be paid on the spot using GovPay, as the system has gone live countrywide.The Ministry added that since its introduction in April 2025, fines amounting to Rs.115 million have been settled through over 86,000 transactions via GovPay. In a statement, the Ministry further noted that fines can be paid through banking apps and fintech platforms.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/06/local/946520/traffic-fines-payable-countrywide-using-govpay-now/

[2026-02-06 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Panama’s ‘dangerous precedent’: why ports appear pawns as politics top contracts

Snippet: Panama’s move to void CK Hutchison’s deal fuels fears of broader asset seizures, with analysts warning of rising risks for Chinese operators in the US sphere

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342521/panamas-dangerous-precedent-why-global-ports-appear-pawns-politics-trump-contracts

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s new golden rule: dig deeper mines, boost reserves and hedge global risks

Snippet: China Gold Association vows tech breakthroughs in deep mining and nanogold, and a state-owned miner seeks a fourfold increase in gold output from mineral deposits

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342532/china-eyes-gold-production-surge-amid-de-dollarisation-drive-aiming-hedge-global-risks

[2026-02-05 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s clean power energising economy, adding a Brazil’s worth of GDP: report

Snippet: Clean energy industries drove more than one-third of China’s economic growth in 2025, as they continue to expand rapidly, study finds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342513/chinas-cleantech-sector-now-worth-us21-trillion-rivals-brazils-gdp-report

[2026-02-05 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Macroscope | Blame Trump, not Asian investors, for gold and silver volatility

Snippet: The global uncertainty stemming from Trump’s behaviour is roiling precious metals markets far more than any investment from Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3342464/why-trump-not-asian-investors-blame-gold-and-silver-volatility

[2026-02-05 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka highlights skilled workforce, urges Korean investment for regional markets - DailyNews

Snippet: Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti drew attention to Sri Lanka’s highly skilled workforce and emphasized the country’s potential as a hub for regional manufacturing, encouraging Korean investors to utilize local labor to produce goods for markets such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/05/local/946051/sri-lanka-highlights-skilled-workforce-urges-korean-investment-for-regional-markets/

[2026-02-05 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Discriminatory’: China slams EU probe into wind turbine maker Goldwind

Snippet: Brussels’ ‘abuse of investigations’ is harming China-EU cooperation and slowing Europe’s green transition, Beijing warns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342444/china-slams-eu-probe-wind-turbine-maker-goldwind-discriminatory

[2026-02-05 09:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s cheap oil flows under strain as US ramps up Iran, Venezuela pressure

Snippet: US restrictions could lead China to turn to higher-priced barrels in other markets, while it continues to reduce its reliance on oil imports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342374/us-toughens-stance-how-exposed-china-iranian-and-venezuelan-oil

[2026-02-05 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: “Tech Leaders Connect’ 26” spotlights Sri Lanka’s digital future - DailyNews

Snippet: The “Tech Leaders Connect’ 26” conference, aimed at shaping Sri Lanka’s digital economy over the next decade, was held recently in Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/05/business/945703/tech-leaders-connect-26-spotlights-sri-lankas-digital-future/

[2026-02-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s outbound investment surges to 7-year high amid data centre, energy boom

Snippet: Chinese investment is increasingly focusing on energy and raw materials projects in low and middle-income regions, report finds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342371/chinas-outbound-investment-surges-7-year-high-amid-data-centre-energy-boom

[2026-02-05 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: कंटेंट क्रिएशन को करियर बनाने में सरकार करेगी मदद

Snippet: छात्रों के लिए डिजिटल ड्रॉइंग, इलस्ट्रेशन, स्टोरीटेलिंग और गेमिंग अब सिर्फ शौक नहीं रह जाएगा. केंद्रीय वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण ने बजट 2026 पेश किया. इस दौरान उन्होंने ऑरेंज इकोनॉमी को भारत की उभरती आर्थिक शक्ति बताते हुए क्रिएटिव इंडस्ट्री को बढ़ावा देने पर जोर दिया है. सरकार का फोकस एनिमेशन, विजुअल इफेक्ट्स, गेमिंग और कॉमिक्स (एवीजीसी) क्षेत्र में रोजगार और आर्थिक अवसर पैदा करने पर है.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/what-is-orange-economy-that-union-budget-2026-is-putting-the-spotlight-on/a-75802425

[2026-02-05 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New brainer: China’s C929 widebody lands partner to power next-gen flight mind

Snippet: After Comac secures core flight-system supplier for its widebody jet’s ‘brain’, sourcing the ‘heart’ of the C929 remains a lofty challenge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342392/new-brainer-chinas-c929-widebody-lands-partner-power-next-gen-flight-mind

[2026-02-04 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China signals strong soybean imports – what does it mean for food security?

Snippet: Beijing also vows broader agricultural opening while safeguarding domestic production and farmers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342390/china-signals-strong-demand-soybean-imports-2026-rural-blueprint

[2026-02-04 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US ‘pressure’ a challenge in CK Hutchison’s arbitration against Panama: experts

Snippet: Case could take years to resolve, whether the Hong Kong conglomerate seeks compensation or ruling invalidating the voiding of its contract

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342388/us-pressure-major-challenge-ck-hutchisons-arbitration-against-panama-experts

[2026-02-04 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Markets losing faith in Prabowo's grasp of economic reality - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/markets-losing-faith-in-prabowos-grasp-of-economic-reality/

[2026-02-04 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Vibrant’ Hong Kong market seen drawing more listings from abroad

Snippet: But other markets like South Korea could offer stronger near-term returns for international investors, J.P. Morgan Private Bank says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342363/vibrant-hong-kong-market-attract-more-listings-abroad-bankers-say

[2026-02-04 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi’s Apec playbook? How China could use new chair role at ‘pivotal juncture’

Snippet: Hosting the bloc for just the third time in 25 years, China is promoting people-centred policies, infrastructure funding and predictability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342353/new-apec-chair-china-positions-global-defender-pivotal-juncture-while-us-retreats

[2026-02-04 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China raises taxes on select sectors: a one-off fix or tough times ahead?

Snippet: A broader push to raise taxes across the private sector is not on the cards, economists say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342339/china-raises-taxes-some-sectors-boost-finances-one-fix-or-tough-times-ahead

[2026-02-04 11:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanxi’s green leap: renewables surpass coal in China’s energy hub

Snippet: Where Shanxi goes, China goes, in their broad energy overhaul, as the region with a quarter of the nation’s coal serves as the ultimate proving ground for Beijing’s ‘dual carbon’ strategy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342241/shanxis-green-leap-renewables-surpass-coal-chinas-energy-hub

[2026-02-04 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Govt plans to install 150 new telecom towers in remote areas this year’ - DailyNews

Snippet: Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne told Parliament yesterday that the Government has planned to install 150 new telecom towers in remote areas this year under the ‘Gamata Sannivedanaya’ (Communication to the Village) programme as a key component of the 2026 Budget.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/04/local/945228/govt-plans-to-install-150-new-telecom-towers-in-remote-areas-this-year/

[2026-02-04 04:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Opioids - Business & Addiction - Part 1: The Cartel of Pain

Snippet: The Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, brought the prescription painkiller OxyContin - containing the highly potent opioid oxycodone - onto the market, unleashing one of the greatest health disasters in the history of the United States. With hundreds of sales representatives, they pressured doctors in economically disadvantaged regions to prescribe the drug.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/opioids-business-addiction-part-1-the-cartel-of-pain/a-75504634

[2026-02-04 03:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Opioids - Business & Addiction - Part 2: Gold Rush

Snippet: Profit was gained by any means necessary - from strippers seducing doctors to bribery, insurance fraud and massive dose increases without the consent of patients. Some did not survive.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/opioids-business-addiction-part-2-gold-rush/a-75505959

[2026-02-04 03:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany and the Gulf region: Energy and arms deals

Snippet: The fact that the key Gulf states — Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — are currently held in high regard by the German government is evident from the steady stream of ministerial visits to their capitals. Only recently, Environment Minister Carsten Schneider of the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) traveled to Saudi Arabia; shortly thereafter, Economy Minister Katherina Reiche of the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) arrived and explained why: "When partnerships that one has relied

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-and-the-gulf-region-energy-and-arms-deals/a-75789127

[2026-02-03 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s gold trading hub on edge: what is happening – and why now?

Snippet: Uncertainty spreads in Shuibei as second platform falters, spooking investors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342258/chinas-gold-trading-hub-rattled-second-platform-faces-payment-crisis

[2026-02-03 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU launches probe into Chinese wind turbine maker Goldwind

Snippet: Investigation is being carried out under the bloc’s foreign subsidies regulation, a tool that is expected to be widely used this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342259/eu-launches-subsidy-probe-chinese-wind-turbine-maker-goldwind

[2026-02-03 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a regulatory change could help China’s C919 jet take on Airbus and Boeing

Snippet: Chinese regulators have opened the door to letting the C919 use narrow runways, which could boost the plane’s prospects in Southeast Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342252/china-plans-regulatory-change-help-c919-jet-compete-airbus-and-boeing

[2026-02-03 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s retail sales edge up 1% in 2025 after 7.3% decline in 2024

Snippet: Census and Statistics Department says retail sales for December worth HK$35 billion, and provisionally estimated at HK$380.5 billion for 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342238/hong-kongs-retail-sales-edge-1-2025-after-73-decline-2024

[2026-02-03 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 85% of insurance claims related to Tai Po fire settled, totalling HK$510 million

Snippet: Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority says insurers have settled more than 1,000 claims related to damages caused by deadly blaze last November

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342235/85-insurance-claims-related-tai-po-fire-settled-totalling-hk510-million

[2026-02-03 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s financial powerhouse Shanghai aims for 5% growth, ‘global influence’

Snippet: Chinese megacity ranks in the world’s five most powerful metros after New York, Tokyo and Los Angeles, with a GDP of 5.67 trillion yuan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342202/chinas-financial-powerhouse-shanghai-aims-5-growth-global-influence

[2026-02-03 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Demography

Snippet: Immigration policy debate is contentious despite labor shortage

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/demography

[2026-02-03 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China ties make Darwin Port a bigger test for Australia than Panama

Snippet: Legal constraints and stronger Beijing-Canberra relations among factors limiting Albanese administration’s options, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342192/china-ties-make-darwin-port-bigger-test-australia-panama-port-dispute-analysts

[2026-02-03 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dogs to be allowed in up to 1,000 Hong Kong restaurants under new scheme

Snippet: Authorities aim to submit proposal within first quarter and approve initial batch of dog permits by June

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342190/dogs-be-allowed-1000-hong-kong-eateries-first-phase-new-rules

[2026-02-03 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s C919 is a hit at home. Will it be a ‘hard sell’ in Singapore?

Snippet: China’s C919 could be the only single-aisle jet to feature in a fly-by at this year’s Singapore Airshow, one source says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342150/chinas-c919-lift-again-singapore-airshow-bid-asean-sales

[2026-02-03 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | As China opens up its space sector, Hong Kong should reach for the stars

Snippet: With deep capital markets and globally aligned legal practices, the city can support a competitive Chinese space programme that shapes global standards

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3341977/china-opens-its-space-sector-hong-kong-should-reach-stars

[2026-02-03 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong set for Lunar New Year tourism bump with 6% rise in mainland visitors

Snippet: Up to 1.4 million mainland visitors will set foot in city during holiday, according to Travel Industry Council projections

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342144/hong-kong-set-lunar-new-year-tourism-bump-6-rise-mainland-visitors

[2026-02-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: securities

Snippet: Markets for trading types of company paper such as stocks and bonds

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

[2026-02-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s expat pilots arrived on a red carpet – now, they’re taking a red-eye out

Snippet: Well-paid foreign pilots once flocked to Chinese airlines – but winds have shifted as domestic talent steps up and airlines limit fleet expansions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342101/chinas-expat-pilots-arrived-red-carpet-now-theyre-taking-red-eye-out

[2026-02-03 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Why China and Europe should care about Central Asia’s water crisis

Snippet: Central Asian rivers shape Eurasian trade flows, affect global food markets and contribute to geopolitical instability across the region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3341896/why-china-and-europe-should-care-about-central-asias-water-crisis

[2026-02-03 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: First Capital becomes Lanka’s first investment ‘Superbrand’ - DailyNews

Snippet: First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution has been conferred the Superbrands status, a globally recognised endorsement awarded to brands that demonstrate exceptional strength, trust and distinction in their respective markets.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/business/944253/first-capital-becomes-lankas-first-investment-superbrand/

[2026-02-03 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump lifts Russia-related oil tariffs on India under new trade deal

Snippet: Under the pact, India’s tariffs have been reduced from 50 per cent to 18 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3342155/trump-lifts-russia-related-oil-tariffs-india-under-new-trade-deal