[2026-02-05 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Loose or lose: Indonesian billionaires told to sell shares to save market

Snippet: Index compiler MCSI says Indonesia must address ‘fundamental investability issues’ or risk being downgraded from emerging to frontier market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3342468/indonesia-force-billionaires-sell-shares-loosen-control-or-lose-market-status

[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 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks eke out gain as mainland investors overpower tech jitters

Snippet: Southbound Stock Connect inflows provide late-session support, helping the benchmark reverse earlier losses

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342440/alibaba-kuaishou-smic-drop-hong-kong-tech-stock-sell-ai-fears-grip

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Morgan Stanley sees another record year for Hong Kong IPOs as pipeline hits 450

Snippet: Mainland China’s issuers will still dominate city’s IPO market, executive says, but US and Southeast Asian companies are also joining in

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3342365/morgan-stanley-sees-another-record-year-hong-kong-ipos-pipeline-hits-450

[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 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | The world must act on space debris. Hong Kong can play a leading role

Snippet: As China’s superconnector, the city can advance space sustainability by offering its legal, regulatory, academic and financial expertise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3342234/world-must-act-space-debris-hong-kong-can-play-leading-role

[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 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HNB foster Novices Age Group Swimming - DailyNews

Snippet: Dedicated to nurturing talent and empowering Sri Lanka’s future champions, HNB PLC Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank and the most awarded bank in 2025, has stepped forward as the Title Sponsor of the HNB Novices Age Group Swimming Championships 2026, organised by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/05/sports/945597/hnb-foster-novices-age-group-swimming/

[2026-02-05 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Donation of a house to a needy family - DailyNews

Snippet: A new house was built and handed over to a needy family with two young school-going children in Gonagamara, Buttala, yesterday (04) with the initiative and financial donation of Wimal Silva, Chairman of Powernet Pvt. Ltd.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/05/local/945926/donation-of-a-house-to-a-needy-family/

[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 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s turbocharged EV market hits a speed bump amid falling sales

Snippet: After years at full throttle, China’s EV sector is slowing sharply, with sales sliding in January as tax breaks fade and costs rise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342410/chinas-turbocharged-ev-market-hits-speed-bump-amid-falling-sales-and-rising-costs

[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 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to increase profit-sharing bonus after strong recovery

Snippet: Airline forecasts paying out higher bonuses to eligible staff amid strong financial results and a record customer satisfaction score for 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3342394/hong-kongs-cathay-pacific-increase-profit-sharing-bonus-after-strong-recovery

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | China’s real estate rethink can help end developers’ debt addiction

Snippet: The future of Chinese property looks to be smaller and more rational, with a market defined by real estate’s worth rather than volume

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3342182/chinas-real-estate-rethink-can-help-end-developers-debt-addiction

[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 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s first ‘Tesla killer’, flying car makers eye lift-off date: 7 EV reads

Snippet: From analysis on Beijing-Ottawa tariff deal to foreign carmakers set to stage China comeback, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3342319/xiaomis-tesla-killer-beijing-ottawa-tariff-deal-promising-china-market-7-ev-reads

[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 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks gain as tax worries abate, solar sector rallies on Musk plans

Snippet: ‘Broader VAT hikes on private services are unlikely in 2026 and would run counter to reflation efforts,’ Morgan Stanley says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342300/hong-kong-stocks-slip-tax-worries-weigh-tech-mainland-stock-sentiment

[2026-02-04 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: FCID questions Shiranthi over ‘Siriliya Saviya’ project account - DailyNews

Snippet: Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa left the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) yesterday (3) afternoon after recording statements for over 4 hours.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/04/breaking-news/945328/fcid-questions-shiranthi-over-siriliya-saviya-project-account/

[2026-02-04 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Surging stocks could help China become more than an export powerhouse

Snippet: A booming Chinese stock market can expand household wealth, boost spending power and reinforce consumer sentiment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3342116/surging-stocks-could-help-china-become-more-export-powerhouse

[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 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Indonesia’s top economic minister vows capital market reforms

Snippet: Airlangga Hartarto also tells This Week in Asia that Indonesia is not on a nationalisation drive, but merely targeting illegal operations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3342275/indonesias-top-economic-minister-vows-capital-market-reforms-not-merely-because-msci

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

Source: Daily News

Title: TRCSL revenue for 2025 grows to record Rs. 45 Bn - DailyNews

Snippet: Marking the significant financial improvements within the Sri Lankan State sector in 2025 due to revenue collection efforts, Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has increased its revenue up to Rs. 45 billion in 2025 compared to Rs. 37 billion in 2024, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti told Parliament yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/04/local/945234/trcsl-revenue-for-2025-grows-to-record-rs-45-bn/

[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 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

[2026-02-04 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Epstein files scandal triggers UK criminal probe as Mandelson quits parliament

Snippet: UK police to investigate if Peter Mandelson shared market-sensitive data with Jeffrey Epstein after the latest US files dump draws scrutiny

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3342282/uk-police-called-starmer-moves-expel-mandelson-over-epstein-leaks

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s J-10C stars at Singapore Airshow after lead role in India-Pakistan war

Snippet: Beijing is eyeing the Southeast Asian market after the 4.5-generation fighter raised its international profile by shooting down a Rafale jet

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342255/chinas-j-10c-performs-singapore-air-show-after-lead-role-india-pakistan-conflict

[2026-02-03 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UBS move to West Kowloon reshapes demand in Hong Kong office market

Snippet: The Swiss bank says the move will strengthen links to mainland China and Greater Bay Area clients

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/3342262/ubs-move-west-kowloon-reshapes-demand-hong-kong-office-market

[2026-02-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong home sales slide in January, but agents eye Lunar New Year ‘mini-boom’

Snippet: While deal volumes eased at the start of the year, agents point to robust new-home demand as a sign of a market bounce

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342223/hong-kong-home-sales-slide-january-agents-eye-lunar-new-year-mini-boom

[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 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: FT: Киев и Запад согласовали ответ Москве за нарушение мира

Snippet: Киев и его партнеры в Европе и США согласовали многоуровневый план, призванный обеспечить соблюдение Россией будущего соглашения о прекращения огня в войне с Украиной, сообщила во вторник, 3 февраля, газета Financial Times со ссылкой на собственные источники.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/ft-kiev-i-zapad-soglasovali-voennyj-otvet-moskve-za-narusenie-uslovij-peremiria/a-75781569

[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 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shiranthi Rajapaksa leaves FCID - DailyNews

Snippet: Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa left the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today after recording a statement for nearly five hours.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/local/944916/shiranthi-rajapaksa-leaves-fcid/

[2026-02-03 18:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Uber enters first Asian market in years with Macau relaunch

Snippet: Riders can hail taxis in the gambling hub, or reserve limo service to and from Hong Kong, via the Uber app from Tuesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3342212/uber-enters-first-asian-market-years-macau-relaunch

[2026-02-03 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Shanghai is buying small older flats to revive its ailing housing market

Snippet: Pudong, Jing’an and Xuhui districts will lead the programme, which comes amid signs of stabilisation in the secondary market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342204/shanghai-buy-second-hand-homes-rental-housing-pilot-support-property-market

[2026-02-03 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Interest rates up. RBA says labour market is too "tight" - Michael West

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/interest-rates-up-rba-says-labour-market-is-too-tight/

[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 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrives at FCID - DailyNews

Snippet: Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has arrived at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) a short while ago.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/local/944803/shiranthi-rajapaksa-arrives-at-fcid/

[2026-02-03 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka acknowledges World Bank’s partnership and support in development efforts - DailyNews

Snippet: Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met World Bank Executive Director Parameswaran Iyer yesterday (02) and conveyed Sri Lanka’s appreciation for the World Bank’s multisectoral partnership and continued support for the country’s development agenda.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/local/944765/sri-lanka-acknowledges-world-banks-partnership-and-support-in-development-efforts/

[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 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