[2026-02-22 07:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Market volatility rises as Trump hikes tariffs to 15%

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/market-volatility-rises-as-trump-hikes-tariffs-to-15/video-76075555

[2026-02-22 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Ian's bank blamed him when he was scammed. He sued for $379m

Snippet: Topic:Scams and Fraud

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/ian-williams-on-why-he-sued-nab-bank/106093720

[2026-02-22 03:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump says raising US global tariff rate from 10 per cent to 15 per cent

Snippet: The move comes a day after ⁠the ‌US Supreme Court ruled ‌against ‌the ‌tariffs Trump ⁠imposed under an ⁠economic emergency law

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3344229/trump-says-raising-us-global-tariff-rate-10-15-cent

[2026-02-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can China find a market for its fifth-generation J-35 warplanes?

Snippet: Analysts are uncertain how much demand there will be for the fighter in the face of competition from the US F-35 or cheaper alternatives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3344208/can-china-find-market-its-fifth-generation-j-35-warplanes

[2026-02-21 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US & Canada

Snippet: 'The scaffolding has come down, but the building remains under construction. No matter how today's ruling reads, tariffs are here to stay,' economists at ING bank say

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/

[2026-02-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As high-speed railways saturate China, how far can their global reach extend?

Snippet: As Chinese giants eye Eurasia for new infrastructure, analysts speculate on what it will take to keep overseas projects from going off the rails in different host nations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3344149/rail-ahead-high-speed-lines-saturate-china-how-far-can-their-global-reach-extend

[2026-02-21 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to spend HK$6.8 billion buying back fire-ravaged Tai Po flats

Snippet: Deputy financial secretary says government offering HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot and will draw HK$4 billion from public funds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344204/hong-kong-spend-hk68-billion-buying-back-fire-ravaged-tai-po-flats

[2026-02-21 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From AI to aerospace: China meme rocket shares take off in race with US

Snippet: Investors scramble for opportunities to maintain market momentum after the AI frenzy shows signs of losing steam

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343815/ai-aerospace-china-meme-rocket-shares-take-race-us

[2026-02-21 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong budget 2026-27: ‘sweeteners’ for grass roots or the middle class?

Snippet: Debate grows in the wake of finance chief’s projection that city will achieve early operating account surplus after three-year deficit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344177/hong-kong-budget-2026-27-sweeteners-grass-roots-or-middle-class

[2026-02-21 11:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The dirty little secret economists never want to mention

Snippet: Topic:Employment Statistics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-21/why-economists-hate-low-unemployment-for-inflation/106367852

[2026-02-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ROLE: Land Bank of the Philippines

Snippet: For comment or corrections, contact feedback@rappler.com

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/land-bank-philippines/

[2026-02-21 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Mahapola Trust Fund provides 19,500 scholarships to students - DailyNews

Snippet: The Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund (MHESTF) has provided significant financial assistance to a large number of students and 418,637 students had benefited from the scholarship scheme from 1981 up to 2025, Chief Government Whip and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament yesterday. He said that 18,500 scholarships have been awarded to students in academic years of 2021, 2022 and for students in the 2022/2023 and 2023- 2024 academic years; the Mahapola Trust Fund will provide 19,500 scholarships to students.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/local/955135/mahapola-trust-fund-provides-19500-scholarships-to-students/

[2026-02-21 05:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Лагард покинет пост главы ЕЦБ ради сохранения его курса?

Snippet: Председатель Европейского центрального банка (ЕЦБ) француженка Кристин Лагард, подчеркивают в ЕЦБ, не собирается досрочно уходить со своего поста. Однако, как написала 18 февраля британская газета Financial Times, Лагард рассказала своему окружению, что рассматривает возможность отставки до окончания в 2027 году восьмилетнего срока полномочий. Что стоит за этими сообщениями и кто может стать преемником Лагард - у DW.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/lagard-pokinet-post-glavy-ecb-radi-sohranenia-ego-proevropejskogo-kursa/a-76062064

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why looming US-China trade talks could hinge on an obscure metal: gallium

Snippet: China’s ban on exports of the vital metal could kick in again in November – and the US still has no realistic alternative supplier

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344151/chinas-gallium-grip-looms-over-trumps-beijing-visit-critical-deadline-nears

[2026-02-21 01:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Granica polsko-niemiecka: mniej policjantów, więcej połączeń

Snippet: Niemiecki Związek Zawodowy Policji (GdP) opowiada się za ograniczeniem liczby funkcjonariuszy policji federalnej prowadzących kontrole na granicy polsko-niemieckej – podała agencja DPA. Zamiast tego większy nacisk należy położyć m.in. na kontrole na dworcach – ocenił przedstawiciel GdP w Berlinie i Brandenburgii Andreas Broska. Według niego liczba zatrzymań na granicy od miesięcy spada, dlatego obecny poziom zaangażowania personelu nie jest już uzasadniony.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pl/granica-polsko-niemiecka-mniej-policjant%C3%B3w-wi%C4%99cej-po%C5%82%C4%85cze%C5%84/a-76054572

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China defends WTO’s ‘equal treatment’ rule – what it means for global trade

Snippet: Beijing warns that ending non-discrimination in global trade rules could see powerful countries dominate smaller ones

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3344156/china-defends-wtos-most-favoured-nation-principle-after-us-eu-challenge-rule

[2026-02-20 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bangladesh faces daunting post-election challenges in economy, garment sector

Snippet: A key concern for Dhaka is the upgrade to developing nation status, with the key garment sector set to face stiffer competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/explained/article/3344168/bangladesh-faces-daunting-post-election-challenges-economy-garment-sector

[2026-02-20 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC cuts 10% of US debt team as restructuring gathers pace

Snippet: At least six New York staff laid off as the bank presses ahead with a global overhaul aimed at saving US$1.5 billion a year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3344162/hsbc-cuts-10-us-debt-team-restructuring-gathers-pace

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s jobless rate edges up to 3.9%

Snippet: But authorities remain optimistic, saying growing economy will support labour market going forward

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344161/hong-kongs-jobless-rate-edges-01-percentage-point-39-over-past-3-months

[2026-02-20 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea’s Kim opens rare party congress with pledge to fix economy

Snippet: North Korea’s economy has been languishing under heavy Western sanctions that aim to choke off funding for its nuclear weapons programme

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3344155/north-koreas-kim-opens-rare-party-congress-pledge-fix-economy

[2026-02-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s property market to build on gains in the Year of the Horse: agents

Snippet: Overall property transactions in the Year of the Snake totalled 87,506 valued at about US$86.8 billion, according to the Land Registry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3344141/hong-kongs-property-market-build-gains-year-horse-agents-say

[2026-02-20 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: New rules to strictly monitor informal microfinance companies - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Finance is taking steps to introduce new rules and regulations to strictly monitor informal microfinance companies and institutions that commonly exploit the low-income people of Sri Lanka under the guise of meeting their financial needs.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954502/new-rules-to-strictly-monitor-informal-microfinance-companies/

[2026-02-20 20:44 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Gold, stablecoins and Hong Kong’s market reality

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/gold-stablecoins-and-hong-kongs-market-reality/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What would blocking the Strait of Hormuz mean for global oil and LNG shipments?

Snippet: Tehran temporarily and partially closed the strategic waterway during a military drill, prompting speculation over an extended blockade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3344137/what-would-blocking-strait-hormuz-mean-global-oil-and-lng-shipments

[2026-02-20 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Outside In | Try as it might, the US alone can’t reverse the tide of globalisation

Snippet: Accounting for a significant share of world trade, Europe and Asia are far more decisive players in the fast-changing globalised economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3344016/despite-trumps-trade-wars-globalisation-eurasias-win-or-lose

[2026-02-20 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SriLankan Airlines and Jetwing Travels target Malaysian market in major tourism push - DailyNews

Snippet: SriLankan Airlines is ramping up its presence in Malaysia, positioning itself to handle a surge in travelers as Sri Lanka sets an ambitious target of 3 million tourist arrivals for 2026.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/955023/srilankan-airlines-and-jetwing-travels-target-malaysian-market-in-major-tourism-push/

[2026-02-20 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China congratulates North Korea on party conclave, vows to work together: Xinhua

Snippet: Message from Communist Party of China’s Central Committee lauds Workers’ Party for helping to develop North Korean economy, improving lives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344118/china-applauds-north-korea-party-conclave-new-historical-period-ties-xinhua

[2026-02-20 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkongers make 1.4 million outbound trips over Lunar New Year break

Snippet: Local tourism sector reports modest gains this year despite nearly 13 per cent drop in mainland Chinese arrivals from pre-pandemic levels

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344114/hongkongers-make-14-million-outbound-trips-over-lunar-new-year-break-20-2019

[2026-02-20 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Vietnam

Snippet: Vietnam production's lower cost helps to keep price among lowest in market

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/location/southeast-asia/vietnam

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why more foreign medical patients are opting for ‘China speed’

Snippet: The speed, efficiency and affordability of treatment in China is attracting foreign patients, but some bottlenecks need to be cleared

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343956/could-medical-care-help-cure-chinas-services-trade-deficit

[2026-02-20 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The silent crisis facing Malaysian women stranded in Indonesia

Snippet: Trapped by financial woes after marrying local men in Lombok, many Malaysian women struggle to return home

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3344061/silent-crisis-facing-malaysian-women-stranded-indonesia

[2026-02-20 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks fall as market reopens after 3-day Lunar New Year holiday

Snippet: Tech heavyweights Alibaba, Baidu and Kuaishou drop as trading commences in the Year of the Horse

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344062/hong-kong-stocks-fall-market-reopens-after-3-day-lunar-new-year-holiday

[2026-02-20 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What’s at stake for Hong Kong as reflected in budget 2026-27?Analysts are upbeat amid city’s booming IPO sector and thriving financial market, but warn of geopolitical headwinds.

Snippet: Analysts are upbeat amid city’s booming IPO sector and thriving financial market, but warn of geopolitical headwinds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344041/hong-kong-budget-2026-27-beyond-balancing-books-whats-stake

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Hong Kong regulators are right to scrutinise IPO applications

Snippet: To protect the city’s long-term financial health, investment banks must ensure that only quality applicants become publicly listed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3343969/hong-kong-regulators-are-right-scrutinise-ipo-applications

[2026-02-20 07:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: High improperly registered SIM cards, a cause for concern - Deputy Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Roughly 897,802 SIM cards were flagged as having no identified individual owner, Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne told Parliament yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/954842/high-improperly-registered-sim-cards-a-cause-for-concern-deputy-minister/

[2026-02-20 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: No evidence to climate debt trap following Ditwah-Dr Wignaraja - DailyNews

Snippet: Evidence does not point to a climate debt trap following Cyclone Ditwah and that cyclical growth of around 4% remains sustainable for 2026, although risks such as inflation are emerging, economic policy expert Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja, told the Sri Lanka Investor Conference 2026 themed “Rebuild. Digitize. Reprice”, organized by Asia Securities held in Colombo recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954516/no-evidence-to-climate-debt-trap-following-ditwah-dr-wignaraja/

[2026-02-20 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Eight bank accounts of attorney under probe - CID - DailyNews

Snippet: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga Bodaragama yesterday (19) in a further report that it has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the maintenance of eight bank accounts in the Kadawatha area by attorney Tamara Kumari Abeyratne arrested in connection with the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/breaking-news/954888/eight-bank-accounts-of-attorney-under-probe-cid/

[2026-02-20 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka SMEs gain market access insights through exposure visit - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) successfully organized a Market Exposure and Capacity Building Programme in parallel with BIOFACH 2026, held in Germany from February 9 to 14, 2026.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954526/sri-lanka-smes-gain-market-access-insights-through-exposure-visit/

[2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sampath Bank and COYLE launch Exclusive Mastercard World Affinity Credit Card - DailyNews

Snippet: Sampath Bank has collaborated with the Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) to introduce the Sampath COYLE Mastercard World Affinity Credit Card, an exclusive proposition created for entrepreneurs whose influence extends beyond their businesses and into the wider economy. Designed solely for COYLE members, the metal credit card brings together premium banking, global access, and purposeful contribution, where every transaction earns reward points that reflect meaningful value.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954464/sampath-bank-and-coyle-launch-exclusive-mastercard-world-affinity-credit-card/

[2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ComBank’s ‘Pita Rata Wasi’ remittance promo back with Rs. 6 million in cash prizes - DailyNews

Snippet: Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC will make the Sinhala and Tamil New Year more rewarding for remittance recipients and reaffirm is commitment to always thinking about its customers and delivering the very best, with the return of the Bank’s popular ‘Pita Rata Wasi’ seasonal promotion, which offers a total of Rs.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954559/combanks-pita-rata-wasi-remittance-promo-back-with-rs-6-million-in-cash-prizes/

[2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HNB official Banking Partner of the Royal–Thomian - DailyNews

Snippet: Hatton National Bank PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has come on board for the first time as the Official Banking Partner of the 147th edition of the iconic “Battle of the Blues”, the historic Royal–Thomian cricket encounter between Royal College, Colombo and S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/sports/954389/hnb-official-banking-partner-of-the-royal-thomian/

[2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sarvodaya Development Finance secures TAGS Gold Award - DailyNews

Snippet: Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC has once again reaffirmed its leadership in responsible financial stewardship by securing the Gold Award for the fifth time at the prestigious Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka – TAGS Awards 2025. The accolade was presented at the official ceremony held in Colombo on 12th February 2026, under the category of Finance & Leasing Companies (Group Assets up to LKR 25 BN).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954480/sarvodaya-development-finance-secures-tags-gold-award/

[2026-02-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 19.02.2026 ) - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954608/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-19-02-2026/

[2026-02-19 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong hotels, tourist-area eateries report brisk trade over Lunar New Year

Snippet: Locals left city in droves from February 13 to 18, with residents making 2.5 million journeys out, compared with 1 million tourist arrivals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344021/hong-kong-hotels-tourist-area-eateries-report-brisk-trade-over-lunar-new-year-holiday

[2026-02-19 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Speed bump ahead: rising battery costs nudge Chinese drivers towards hybrids

Snippet: Higher lithium prices and the end of incentives are reshaping China’s EV market, with hybrids emerging as a more practical option for many

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3343905/chinas-ev-momentum-slows-pricier-batteries-steer-drivers-hybrids

[2026-02-19 21:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: امنيت شورا د لویدیځې غاړې په اړه د اسرائيل پلانونه غندلي

Snippet: د امنيت شورا غړيو خبرداری ورکړی دی چې د اردن سيند په لویديځه غاړه کې د اسرائيل د ولکې د پراخولو هڅې د دوو دولتونو د حللارې د رامنځته کيدو لرليد ګواښي.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ps/un-security-council-blasts-israels-west-bank-plans/a-76032724

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China says it won’t seek reciprocity with South Africa on zero-tariff policy

Snippet: Envoy makes the pledge as Beijing prepares to roll out tax-free access to the Chinese market for goods from 53 African nations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343979/china-says-it-wont-seek-reciprocity-south-africa-zero-tariff-policy

[2026-02-19 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Crowds continue to flood Hong Kong attractions despite outbound travel surge

Snippet: Popular spots across city continue to draw large festive crowds, even as data shows nearly 16 per cent rise in net outflow during holiday period

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343993/crowds-continue-flood-hong-kong-attractions-despite-outbound-travel-surge

[2026-02-19 18:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: No need to panic: Litro reassures public with massive stock release - DailyNews

Snippet: Litro Gas Lanka has officially addressed recent supply concerns, reassuring the public that there is no impending gas shortage and that ample stocks are available to meet national demand.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/local/954343/no-need-to-panic-litro-reassures-public-with-massive-stock-release/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Guangdong drivers are celebrating Lunar New Year in Hong Kong

Snippet: ‘I’m a fan of Hong Kong’s car culture, so I wanted to see how local owners modify their vehicles and chat with them about cars,’ one visitor says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343960/how-guangdong-drivers-are-celebrating-lunar-new-year-hong-kong