[2026-02-04 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong equestrian learns age is no barrier to success at inspiring 5-star show

Snippet: Clarissa Lyra treasures opportunity to watch likes of Roger-Yves Bost and Olympic silver medallist John Whittaker in action at horse show

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3342317/hong-kong-equestrian-lyra-learns-age-no-barrier-success-inspiring-5-star-show

[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

[2026-02-02 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Silver bullet: New Oriental strategy pivots to China’s silver economy

Snippet: China’s leading private education firm tests new growth paths, amid demographic shifts and softer demand for US-bound study

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342108/silver-bullet-new-oriental-pivots-late-age-learners-china-ages

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese gold, silver investors face gut check amid volatility, fund suspensions

Snippet: Some retreat to the sidelines as another fund suspends new investments and futures plunge, while others remain determined to buy the dip

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3342079/gut-check-time-how-chinese-gold-and-silver-investors-assess-metals-volatility

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Industry Minister inspects Kotikambokka quartz deposit, directs action to curb illegal mining - DailyNews

Snippet: The Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, conducted a field inspection yesterday (02) at the Kotikambokka Vein Quartz Deposit in the Monaragala District, where mining activities are currently suspended. The visit focused on safeguarding the site and preventing unauthorized mining. Preliminary scientific surveys indicate that the deposit spans approximately 700 meters and contains an estimated 3.1 billion metric tons of quartz, highlighting its significance as a national resource.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/breaking-news/944068/industry-minister-inspects-kotikambokka-quartz-deposit-directs-action-to-curb-illegal-mining/

[2026-02-02 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from 6,000 metres under the sea

Snippet: The mud, sucked up near remote Minamitori Island, will be analysed to see whether its rare earths can be commercially tapped

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3342039/japan-retrieves-rare-earth-rich-mud-6000-metres-under-sea

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks drop by most since November, led by mining, telecoms

Snippet: Telecommunications firms drop after Chinese authorities raise value-added taxes, denting profit expectations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342032/hong-kong-stocks-drop-shaky-risk-sentiment-us-equities-and-metals-slide

[2026-02-02 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: State involvement in the cinnamon industry before Independence - DailyNews

Snippet: Ceylon cinnamon has been one of the world’s most sought-after spices for centuries, particularly since the 16th century. At one time, this commodity was considered more valuable than gold. Historically known as “True Cinnamon,” Cinnamomum zeylanicum from Sri Lanka induced colonial conquests and competition, igniting conflicts across Asia for centuries as colonial authoritiespursued monopoly and control.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/features/943598/state-involvement-in-the-cinnamon-industry-before-independence/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Viral video of Chinese man extracting gold from SIM cards triggers sales boom

Snippet: Scrap metal refiner who has been dubbed the ‘alchemist’ says he is simply showing off his skills, warns amateurs not to attempt process

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3341638/viral-video-chinese-man-extracting-gold-sim-cards-triggers-sales-boom

[2026-01-30 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: GRRM’s gold call: A 2024 forecast that held - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/grrms-gold-call-a-2024-forecast-that-held/

[2026-01-30 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Video | Shanghai residents cash in as gold prices surge

Snippet: Record-high gold prices are being fuelled by geopolitical uncertainties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3341854/shanghai-residents-offload-their-gold-prices-surge-record-highs

[2026-01-30 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘gold fever’ sparks scandal, tourist drought in Japan: 7 highlights

Snippet: From China’s ‘gold fever’ sparking scandal to a tourist drought, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3341759/chinas-canal-southeast-asia-nipah-virus-raises-concerns-scmps-7-highlights

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Gold hits record high - DailyNews

Snippet: The price of gold in the world market has increased to a record high yesterday (29), and simultaneously, the price of a pound of gold in Sri Lanka has also increased to more than four hundred thousand rupees.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/business/942506/gold-hits-record-high/

[2026-01-30 01:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: EJ Obiena nails his 1st gold for 2026 | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/january-29-2026/

[2026-01-29 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gold demand set to stay strong in 2026 as risks persist: World Gold Council

Snippet: Rising geopolitical tensions and shifting monetary policy expectations are reinforcing gold’s investment role

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341699/gold-demand-set-stay-strong-2026-risks-persist-world-gold-council

[2026-01-29 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jewellery store heists sweep South Korea amid soaring gold prices

Snippet: Teenagers and adults are stealing gold to convert it into cash, with one robbery turning fatal in Bucheon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341671/jewellery-store-heists-sweep-south-korea-amid-soaring-gold-prices

[2026-01-29 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Runaway gold: why even Wall Street can’t keep up with the metal’s record ascent

Snippet: Some Chinese funds halt subscriptions as uncertainty fuels volatility in the metals market, while Hong Kong’s first gold exchange-traded fund surges on its debut

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341653/runaway-gold-why-even-wall-street-cant-keep-metals-record-ascent

[2026-01-29 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Gold nears $5,400/oz, rally gains momentum as uncertainties mount - DailyNews

Snippet: Gold prices jumped 4% on Wednesday, closing in on $5,400 per ounce for the first time as this month’s sharp rally showed no signs of fading, fueled by investors seeking safety amid mounting economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/breaking-news/942215/gold-nears-5400-oz-rally-gains-momentum-as-uncertainties-mount/

[2026-01-29 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘gold fever’ sparks US$1 billion scandal as trading platform collapses

Snippet: Chinese platform JWR faced a liquidity crisis as investors rushed to cash in on surging gold prices, leaving customers billions of yuan out of pocket

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341633/chinas-gold-fever-sparks-us1-billion-scandal-trading-platform-collapses

[2026-01-29 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Dupax del Norte anti-mining barricade continues despite dispersal, arrests

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/environment/barricade-dupax-del-norte-symbol-love/

[2026-01-29 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Greenland’s rare earth riches cannot end US dependence on China’s minerals

Snippet: Danish territory boasts vast critical mineral deposits – but mining and processing them extremely challenging, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341550/why-greenlands-rare-earth-riches-cannot-end-us-dependence-chinas-minerals

[2026-01-28 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Debased dollar and soaring gold hand China a rare opening - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/debased-dollar-and-soaring-gold-hand-china-a-rare-opening/

[2026-01-28 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wedding bells follow women’s silver as HK 100 star pops question at finish line

Snippet: Full-time nurse Karen Zeto completes gruelling race despite tearing her ACL last August, then asks triathlete Mark Yu to marry her

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3341522/wedding-bells-follow-womens-silver-hong-kong-100-star-pops-question-finish-line

[2026-01-28 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Hong Kong’s future as a financial centre looks golden

Snippet: Tangible progress, including a gold trading deal with Shanghai, on display at the Asian Financial Forum shows the city is far from losing its edge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3341403/hong-kongs-future-financial-centre-looks-golden

[2026-01-28 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Taavi returns home with two int’l TT Golds - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s promising table tennis player Taavi Samaraweera, who is ranked under-11 world number 1 returned home after back to back gold medals in two world youth contender tournaments held in Bahrain and Qatar .

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/sports/941199/taavi-returns-home-with-two-intl-tt-golds/

[2026-01-27 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s top gold miner buys Canada’s Allied Gold for US$4 billion as ties thaw

Snippet: Acquisition follows Canadian leader Carney’s visit to China after years of diplomatic and investment friction

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341330/chinas-largest-gold-miner-zijin-buys-canadas-allied-gold-us4-billion-ties-thaw

[2026-01-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | Why Hong Kong’s gold ambitions run through Shanghai

Snippet: As Hong Kong and Shanghai deepen cooperation in the gold market, officials are hailing the agreement as ‘the dawn of a new chapter’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3341290/explainer-why-hong-kong-turning-shanghai-build-gold-hub

[2026-01-27 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tharushi wins gold in Texas - DailyNews

Snippet: ​Sri Lankan middle-distance Olympian Tharushi Karunarathna once again came to the highlight when she secured first place in the Women’s 800m at the 2026 Ted Nelson Invitational Indoor Track meet held at the Fasken in Bryan-College Station, Texas on Saturday .

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/sports/940492/tharushi-wins-gold-in-texas/

[2026-01-27 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Gold prices in world market surges beyond $5,000 per ounce - DailyNews

Snippet: Gold prices in the world market surged beyond $5,000 per ounce for the first time by Sunday (25).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/business/940451/gold-prices-in-world-market-surges-beyond-5000-per-ounce/

[2026-01-27 05:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Gold hits record high

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/gold-price-reaches-new-record-high/video-75667829

[2026-01-26 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China needs silver and young spenders, plus policy support, for growth: HSBC

Snippet: Longest Lunar New Year holiday ever will provide a tailwind, but growth could falter without more supportive measures, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341239/china-needs-silver-and-young-spenders-plus-policy-support-consumption-growth-hsbc

[2026-01-26 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Gold blasts past $5,000 to record high on safe-haven rush - DailyNews

Snippet: Gold surged to a record high above $5,000 an ounce on Monday, extending ​a historic rally as investors piled into the safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical uncertainties.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/breaking-news/940025/gold-blasts-past-5000-to-record-high-on-safe-haven-rush/

[2026-01-26 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks search for direction amid geopolitical concerns

Snippet: Gold crosses US$5,000 for the first time amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty and growing investor aversion to major currencies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341194/pop-mart-zijin-mining-lead-hong-kong-stocks-higher-early-trading

[2026-01-26 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s foreign, mainland Chinese firms hit record high as gold deal hailed

Snippet: John Lee highlights ‘unprecedented achievements’, unveils landmark pact to develop gold trading ecosystem, including clearing platform with Shanghai

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341191/foreign-mainland-chinese-firms-and-start-ups-hong-kong-hit-record-highs-11-surge

[2026-01-26 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: AIS rower Sonal wins double gold in Sydney - DailyNews

Snippet: Sonal Tranchell of Asian International School delivered an outstanding performance to win two gold medals at the New South Wales Regatta 2026, held at the Manning River Rowing Club in New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/sports/939448/ais-rower-sonal-wins-double-gold-in-sydney/

[2026-01-25 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Lui bags two Class Twos and unveils smart debutant to extend superb form

Snippet: Veteran trainer continues a big two-week period with Winning Wing, Invincible Shield and Gold Patch victorious on Sunday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3341171/francis-lui-bags-two-class-twos-and-unveils-smart-debutant-extend-stables-superb-form

[2026-01-24 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong fencing star Ryan Choi welcomes ‘exciting and refreshing’ new generation

Snippet: World No 1’s ultimate goal is Olympic gold to complete career, intimates he could quit after 2028 Los Angeles Games

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3341109/hong-kong-fencing-star-ryan-choi-welcomes-exciting-and-refreshing-new-generation

[2026-01-24 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China wife ordered to apologise to cheating husband for posting story about infidelity

Snippet: Niu discovers husband’s affair with married colleague during which he uses joint assets to buy gifts such as gold, cosmetics for mistress

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3340793/china-wife-ordered-apologise-cheating-husband-posting-sarcastic-story-about-infidelity

[2026-01-23 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China name Eileen Gu, Su Yiming, Lin Xiaojun in powerhouse Winter Olympics squad

Snippet: Several gold medallists named in 124-strong team, including skaters who won for their countries of origin

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3340990/china-name-eileen-gu-su-yiming-and-lin-xiaojun-powerhouse-winter-olympics-squad

[2026-01-23 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Traceable gold brand targets growth after deal with net zero mine

Snippet: PublishedJanuary 23 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/c6b7f9f2-96a5-48c1-9ac3-ac6ae9a8a5d1

[2026-01-23 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Paraíba tourmaline: the gemstone outpacing gold and inflation

Snippet: PublishedJanuary 23 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/b650ec4d-e4c0-4d17-be9c-948096b9f839

[2026-01-22 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tharushi returns with Silver in 800m at Corky Classic - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lankan Olympic athlete Tharushi Karunaratne, representing Texas A&M University, began the year with high expectations and delivered a strong performance by winning the silver medal in the 800m at the Corky Classic Sports Performance Center in the United States on Sunday. She clocked 2:08.62.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/22/sports/938028/tharushi-returns-with-silver-in-800m-at-corky-classic/

[2026-01-22 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Gateway’s Hashel a swimming star in the making - DailyNews

Snippet: Hashel Senarath of Gateway College Colombo confirmed his status as one of Sri Lanka’s brightest young swimming prospects after finishing on the podium in all five events at the National and Junior National Short Course Swimming Championship, winning one gold medal and four silver medals in the Under-14 age group—an achievement that clearly underlined his rare consistency at national level.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/22/sports/937642/gateways-hashel-a-swimming-star-in-the-making/

[2026-01-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China widens trade gap with Africa to record US$102 billion amid US pressure

Snippet: Data points to growing African trade deficit as Trump imposes tariffs, and African demand for manufactured goods and commodity price spikes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340674/chinese-goods-pour-africa-widening-trade-gap-record-us102-billion-amid-us-pressure

[2026-01-21 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Gold zooms past $4,800 - DailyNews

Snippet: Gold prices surged to a record above $4,800 ‌per ounce on Wednesday, as investors sought the metal as a safe haven following a broad selloff in U.S. assets amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and NATO over Greenland.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/21/breaking-news/937523/gold-zooms-past-4800/

[2026-01-21 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: U-11 TT World No.one Taavi wins Gold in Bahrain - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s promising paddler Taavi Samaraweera continued his form in world table tennis by winning his first international gold medal of 2026 at the World Youth Contender Tournament in Bahrain’s Isa Bin Rashid complex. The tournament was held from January 14-17, featuring 129 players from 19 countries and Taavi was the only Sri Lankan player in this tournament.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/21/sports/937216/u-11-tt-world-no-one-taavi-wins-gold-in-bahrain/

[2026-01-21 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Pacific beckons deep sea mining, the next geopolitical frontline - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/pacific-beckons-deep-sea-mining-the-next-geopolitical-frontline/

[2026-01-21 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Soorya Silver Sponsor for Jaffna International Trade Fair - DailyNews

Snippet: Sun Match Company has announced Soorya as a Silver Sponsor for the Jaffna International Trade Fair 2026. The three?day event will be held in Jaffna from January 23-25.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/21/business/937004/soorya-silver-sponsor-for-jaffna-international-trade-fair/

[2026-01-20 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How luxury houses are reviving elaborate goldsmithing techniques on watches

Snippet: Breguet, Piaget and Buccellati are 3 more famous brands adding elaborate handcrafting to the gold surfaces of their timepieces

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/xxiv/article/3340426/gucci-and-patek-philippe-are-reviving-intricate-goldsmithing-techniques-their-watches

[2026-01-19 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Silver steps out of gold’s shadow as Southeast Asian investors rush in

Snippet: Soaring prices, tight supply and geopolitical uncertainty are driving a regional rush into the once-overlooked precious metal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3340416/silver-steps-out-golds-shadow-southeast-asian-investors-chase-record-prices