Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-03 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has arrived at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) a short while ago.
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[2026-02-03 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-03 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-02-03 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Up to 1.4 million mainland visitors will set foot in city during holiday, according to Travel Industry Council projections
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[2026-02-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Well-paid foreign pilots once flocked to Chinese airlines – but winds have shifted as domestic talent steps up and airlines limit fleet expansions
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[2026-02-03 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The new online payment system introduced by the Urban Development Authority to streamline the daily financial transactions of the Peliyagoda Manning Market was launched recently.
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[2026-02-03 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sampath Bank led by 42 year old, Nuwan Perera lifted the glittering Maliban Biscuits Trophy by beating the sponsor, Maliban Biscuits in the final in the sixth Maliban Biscuits sponsored MCA Masters “Sixes” 2026, concluded at the MCA and DS Senanayake College grounds on Saturday, 12 teams in four groups participated simultaneously at both venues, consisting 15 matches including the final.
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[2026-02-03 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pan Asia Bank, the nation’s Truly Sri Lankan Bank, has announced a strategic partnership with global fintech platform Pine Labs to enhance its card issuing and processing capabilities through the deployment of a state-of-the-art, end-to-end card management platform.
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[2026-02-03 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: AA Japan (Private) Limited has opened its first office in Sri Lanka in January 2026, bringing three decades of experience in the Japanese used vehicle export business directly to the Sri Lankan market.
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[2026-02-03 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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[2026-02-03 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Under the pact, India’s tariffs have been reduced from 50 per cent to 18 per cent
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[2026-02-03 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Record jump in returnees seen reflecting confidence in some domestic opportunities, particularly in areas such as AI, advanced manufacturing
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[2026-02-03 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say strong competition from ByteDance, DeepSeek, Ant Group and Alibaba may prevent Tencent’s Yuanbao from repeating WeChat glory
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[2026-02-03 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing targets tax incentives in telecoms and other industries after seeing fiscal revenue drop sharply in late 2025
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[2026-02-02 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Renewed optimism emerges among the city’s corporate sector regarding prospects for the next 12 months amid easing geopolitical tensions
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[2026-02-02 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: By launching a national space agency, Singapore aims to scale its satellite capabilities and lead the Asia-Pacific in space sustainability
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[2026-02-02 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Operations target misuse of bank accounts, romance scams and money laundering through virtual currencies
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[2026-02-02 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Financial services chief says about 500 delegates are expected to attend conference, the first to be held in Hong Kong, in October
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[2026-02-02 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s leading private education firm tests new growth paths, amid demographic shifts and softer demand for US-bound study
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[2026-02-02 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite a market share dip, Chinese yards extend their commanding lead in key indicators, as high exports and lengthy backlogs signal resilience despite rivals’ gains
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[2026-02-02 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Alibaba unveils US$432 million campaign to push mass-market adoption of its AI as rivalry with Tencent, Baidu and ByteDance intensifies
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[2026-02-02 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Online payment facilities were introduced today (02) for clients of the Urban Development Authority (UDA) as part of the government’s national digitalization programme, with the launch held at the Peliyagoda Manning General Market Complex under the patronage of Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake.
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[2026-02-02 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Unlike the commercial property sector, the city’s residential market is supported by multiple factors helping to drive demand
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[2026-02-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Maker of the home-grown rival to Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 is working directly with regulators, which analysts said could speed up certification
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[2026-02-02 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government of India has stepped up its support for Sri Lanka, allocating INR 4 billion (around $43.6 million) in the 2026-27 fiscal year, an increase from INR 3 billion ($32.7 million) in the revised estimates for 2025-26, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
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[2026-02-02 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-02 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While ensuring that Hongkongers who need the drugs have access to them, the authorities must act against the grey market for the medication
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[2026-02-02 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As globalisation falters, it is countries that focus on building productive capacity, not financial excess, that will come out on top
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[2026-02-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka recorded a current account surplus of USD 1.7 billion (provisional) in 2025, supported by consistent monthly surpluses and a historic high in workers’ remittances exceeding USD8 billion, the External Sector Performance December 2025 report issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said.
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[2026-02-02 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released its latest Market Operations Report (MOR) for December 2025, providing a comprehensive overview of monetary and foreign exchange operations carried out during the year, with particular focus on the second half of 2025. The report was issued on January 30, 2026 by the CBSL’s Market Operations Department.
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[2026-02-02 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100)1 based headline inflation year-on-year accelerated in January 2026 after remaining at the same level for three consecutive months. Accordingly, headline inflation Y-o-Y was recorded at 2.3% in January 2026 compared to 2.1% in December 2025, broadly in line with the Central Bank’s near-term projections.
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[2026-02-02 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Despite the lost of first T -20 against England one positive note in Sri Lanka bowling was seamer Matheesha Pathirana who finished his four over spell with 1 for 18 at an economy rate of 4.5 . He normally bowls in death overs but he had to bowl with new ball at Pallekele in the first match as Sri Lanka wanted to restrict opponents to below 133 in their rain hit game which was reduced to 17 overs per side
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[2026-02-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, together with National Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank), has launched Card Present Connect (CPC), an in-person digital payment acceptance solution powered by Cybersource, Visa’s open payment platform that supports both online and offline transactions.
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[2026-02-02 00:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing will need to step in if the case is to be brought to an international court in The Hague, legal expert tells SCMP
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[2026-02-02 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry stalwarts such as Gree stress cultural integration and warn against exporting insular enclaves – in other words, leave the personal chef behind
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[2026-02-01 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: While Israel’s security forces are celebrating a dramatic collapse in Palestinian terror attacks, a different and far more uncomfortable trend is taking hold in the West Bank. Jewish extremist violence against Palestinians has surged to its highest level in years, leaving villages burned, civilians injured, and the security establishment grappling with a threat that is harder to define.
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[2026-02-01 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law optimistic about increase in tourist arrivals over Lunar New Year holiday
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[2026-02-01 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief issues call ahead of expected budget speech on February 25, says local economy off to good start in 2026
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[2026-02-01 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fifth consecutive sell-out at Sai Sha development shows recovery gathering pace, with analysts forecasting further price increases ahead
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[2026-02-01 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: For investors and policymakers, the key takeaway is what that outcome shows about the economy’s capacity to absorb shocks while rebalancing
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[2026-02-01 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Crozier increases storage space by 50 per cent while local firm Eythos also growing amid government push to turn city into art trading hub
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[2026-02-01 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Reformers, conservatives and populists face off in the coming election with lofty promises to fix the country’s economy and political system
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[2026-02-01 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ikea, Continental and Aldi Nord enlist local partners to launch faster, more comprehensive delivery services than they offer abroad
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[2026-02-01 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese tourism to Japan has plunged amid a diplomatic feud. But Japan’s travel sector is holding up – and its airlines have even made some gains
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[2026-02-01 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shanghai bookings surge as visitors flock to cosmopolitan streets and affordable dining, with analysts predicting the trend will spread inland
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[2026-02-01 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Xi Jinping says the goal of becoming an international powerhouse is a long-term one and will rest on core foundations
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[2026-02-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But effort by billionaire Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate will still face scrutiny from Beijing and deal may be re-evaluated, analysts tell SCMP
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[2026-01-31 23:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: जर्मनी के चांसलर फ्रीडरिष मैर्त्स ने कहा है कि इस साल उनकी सबसे बड़ी प्राथमिकता अर्थव्यवस्था को गति देना होगी. उनका यह बयान ऐसे समय आया है जब नए आंकड़ों में बेरोजगारों की संख्या 30 लाख के पार पहुंचकर 12 साल के उच्च स्तर पर चली गई.
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[2026-01-31 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With more countries joining the visa exemption list and more points of entry for other passport holders, travel to China has never been easier
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[2026-01-31 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Economic confidence among high-net-worth individuals has declined for fourth year in a row to lowest level since 2012, Hurun report shows
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