Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-14 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Customs Narcotics Control Division officials at the Katunayake Airport arrivals terminal arrested a Sri Lankan passenger on February 13 for illegally smuggling a stock of antibiotic injections worth Rs. 1.2 million. The suspect is a 30-year-old businessman residing in Chilaw.
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[2026-02-14 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss how to better implement child protection, and the financial meaning of lai see
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[2026-02-14 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Госсекретарь США Марко Рубио в последнюю минуту отменил встречу с европейскими лидерами по вопросу войны России против Украины, сообщила в пятницу, 13 февраля, британская газета Financial Times со ссылкой на источники. По ее данным, Рубио должен был участвовать в переговорах представителей Германии, Франции, Польши, а также руководства Еврокомиссии в Мюнхене, где проходит международная конференция по безопасности.
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[2026-02-14 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Digital Economy Ministry officials said plans have been formulated to provide every person in the country with high speed broadband connectivity by 2029.
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[2026-02-14 03:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The consumer price index rose 2.4 per cent year-on-year, the lowest level since May, though affordability concerns still weigh on households
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[2026-02-14 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Local governments seen curbing infrastructure spending as Beijing’s fiscal discipline pushes regions to prioritise social services and tech over large projects
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[2026-02-14 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing is encouraging more private investment in a range of critical infrastructure projects, from railways to nuclear power plants
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[2026-02-13 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deal, together with US$1 billion bond issuance in tranches, will help operator meet financing challenges until property project generates revenue
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[2026-02-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Foreign drug makers face pressure in the Chinese market, from tighter regulatory oversight to growing local competition
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[2026-02-13 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Совет директоров Банка России принял решение снизить ключевую ставку с 16% до 15,5% годовых, сообщается на сайте регулятора в пятницу, 13 февраля. Это стало шестым подряд снижением ключевой ставки.
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[2026-02-13 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The three companies will be added to the gauge after the market close on March 6, while car dealer Zhongsheng Group will be removed
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[2026-02-13 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Regulators intervene to contain fallout after volatility in global prices sparks market turmoil at home
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[2026-02-13 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Waruna Sri Dhanapala has been appointed as Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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[2026-02-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s five-year recalibration aims to better reflect consumption, as policymakers shift weight away from food and housing
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[2026-02-13 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dozens pack cha chaan teng known for its egg tarts and milk tea ahead of March 1 closure
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[2026-02-13 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The perceived squeeze on the wallet is a result of exchange rate volatility rather than the kingdom’s inflation, tourism officials say
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[2026-02-13 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The survey covers six types of cheating: physical, emotional, cyber, object and financial infidelity, as well as micro-cheating
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[2026-02-13 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) reaffirmed its continued commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development priorities during a courtesy call by the newly appointed ADB Country Director for Sri Lanka, Ms Shannon Cowlin, on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (12).
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[2026-02-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Monthly declines narrowed in January, yet worsening year-on-year prices suggest housing pressures persist
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[2026-02-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Africa Finance Corporation executive says entering Chinese capital markets is a ‘natural evolution’
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[2026-02-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Double-digit jump in registration rate, boosted by policy and cultural tradition, offers modest upturn, but demographers are wary of weak fertility intentions
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[2026-02-13 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: South Korea and Japan also popular as some residents make the most of break by taking two days of leave to enjoy nine consecutive days off
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[2026-02-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tencent-backed Enflame’s listing on the Star Market could follow successful recent flotations from peers Moore Threads, MetaX and Biren
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[2026-02-13 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Daren Tang secured victory despite questions over his leadership and a whistle-blower letter, as US and China stayed largely on sidelines
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[2026-02-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The American Chamber of Commerce in China chairman says this year’s expected Trump-Xi meetings can put countries on a ‘visionary’ path
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[2026-02-13 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Αναστοχαστικά, μπορεί κανείς να πει σίγουρα ότι δεν ήταν μία συνετή επιλογή της Deutsche Bank να συνάψει επιχειρηματικές σχέσεις με τον Τζέφρι Έπσταϊν. Ο καταδικασμένος βιαστής και παιδόφιλος φέρεται να διατηρούσε περίπου 40 λογαριασμούς στο γερμανικό ίδρυμα, όπου διαχειριζόταν επίσης μεγάλο μέρος της περιουσίας του. Πρόκειται για μία αποκάλυψη που έχει σοβαρές επιπτώσεις για τη μεγαλύτερη γερμανική τράπεζα.
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[2026-02-13 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s investment bank landscape recorded a Total Comprehensive Income(TCI) of Rs. 3.23Bn for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, compared to Rs. 4.53 Bn in the corresponding period of the previous year. For the third quarter of 2025/26, the Group reported a Total Comprehensive Loss of Rs.
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[2026-02-13 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With the aim of opening an international market for the products of traditional handicrafts of the country, focusing on the Negombo tourist zone, the 14th sales branch of the Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board (Laksala) was opened in Negombo yesterday (12) under the patronage of the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti.
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[2026-02-13 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Eco-Label Sri Lanka is presented as a voluntary third-party certification program addressing the growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly products in South Asia. The scheme requires products to demonstrate superior performance across their entire lifecycle in environmental, social, economic, and health aspects, adhering to ISO 14024 standards to ensure credibility and counter green washing.
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[2026-02-13 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Customs officers apprehended a Sri Lankan passenger at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Wednesday (11) while attempting to illegally smuggle a stock of processed animal skins into the country.
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[2026-02-13 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Discussions between a visiting Sri Lankan delegation which included JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva and Kerala Chief Minister Shri Pinarayvi Vijayan focussed on boosting tourism and culture. The delegation visited the Vikhram Sarabhai Space Center and India’s first container transhipment port at Vizhinjam to see India’s advancement in science and technology and the blue economy.
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[2026-02-13 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC Finance PLC entered into a strategic partnership with the Sri Lanka Export Credit Insurance Bureau (SLECIC) on January 7, marking a significant step towards strengthening financial support mechanisms for Sri Lankans seeking overseas employment.
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[2026-02-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-02-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Digital Economy Ministry stated that the GovPay platform, introduced to simplify and streamline transactions between citizens and government institutions, marked its first anniversary yesterday (12).
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[2026-02-13 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Loss-making authority edges closer to bond offering to help sustain operations amid continuing deficits
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[2026-02-13 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In a social media post, chief executive says all officials must have ‘reform mindset’ to ensure Hong Kong’s five-year plan proceeds towards its goals
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[2026-02-12 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: State Council directive eyes unified power market, curbing provincial fragmentation to boost green energy expansion and optimise resource flow
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[2026-02-12 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong’s rich grow richer as stock boom lifts multimillionaires’ wealth, Citi saysThe number of Hongkongers with at least HK$10 million in net assets edged up to 395,000, as a booming stock market offset property weakness.
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[2026-02-12 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Seafood chain says bookings for reunion dinners have risen 10 per cent but overall year-on-year earnings for Lunar New Year period could ‘just about balance out’
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[2026-02-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Premier Li Qiang called for China to consolidate its lead in industries like rare earths, where Beijing has a strategic edge over Washington
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[2026-02-12 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: PM Lawrence Wong says while defence spending will be kept at about 3 per cent of GDP, Singapore is prepared to spend more if the need arises
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[2026-02-12 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: European leaders meet to address the bloc’s economic woes, reliance on China and US, and shielding key industries from protectionist policies
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[2026-02-12 18:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Construction on the Arunodaya Mawatha Apartment Project in Obeysekarapura officially resumed today (12), after being abandoned since 2020 due to the financial crisis and political instability.
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[2026-02-12 17:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Gledajući unatrag, mora se reći da nije bila dobra ideja da Deutsche Bank uđe u poslovne odnose s Jeffreyjem Epsteinom. To se naime sada bolno obija o glavu ovoj najvećoj njemačkoj banci. Wallstreet Online je objavio da je cijena dionica banke pala za 5,49 posto 4. februara nakon što su objavljene prve informacije iz "Epsteinovih dosjea".
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[2026-02-12 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Naknadno gledavši, odluka Deutsche Bank poslovati s Jeffreyjem Epsteinom nipošto nije bila dobra. Ta pogreška se banci sad obija o glavu: prema portalu Wallstreet Online, vrijednost dionice njemačke banke je već 4. veljače i nakon što su u javnost stigle prve informacije iz „Epsteinovih spisa" pala za 5,49 posto. Jeffrey Epstein bio je osuđen za seksualne prijestupe, a tereti ga se i za nova kaznena djela.
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[2026-02-12 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a strategic move to connect local craftsmanship with the global market, the Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board inaugurated its 14th Laksala showroom in the heart of the Negombo tourist zone on Wednesday (11).
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[2026-02-12 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts note Chinese inroads in military UAV market but political challenges for its jet fighters at the World Defence Show
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[2026-02-12 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: One year ago today, the GovPay system was officially launched at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the Honorable President and Minister of Digital Economy, Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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[2026-02-12 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Projected figure marks 16 per cent increase from last year, according to Immigration Department
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[2026-02-12 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investigation into firm’s governance could last six months, with one analyst warning of damage to bilateral ties
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