[2026-01-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: People’s Leasing & Finance celebrates excellence at Premier Awards 2024/25 - DailyNews

Snippet: People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) hosted its annual Premier Awards Ceremony on January 17, 2026 in Colombo with over 1,000 invitees, recognizing outstanding Branches and individuals who demonstrated exceptional performance during the financial year 2024/25.This year award ceremony themed was honoring an unstoppable journey of excellence.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/business/939494/peoples-leasing-finance-celebrates-excellence-at-premier-awards-2024-25/

[2026-01-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: UB Finance relocates in Gampaha - DailyNews

Snippet: UB Finance PLC, a subsidiary of Union Bank recorded another significant milestone with its newly relocated Gampaha Branch at Yakkala Road, Gampaha on January 22, 2026, with Director/ Chief Executive Officer Ransith Karunaratne gracing the occasion. This new, modernized, multi-storied spacious branch with dedicated areas for all products, located at the central point provides its clients easy access and allows customers to experience a comfortable environment to carry out their financial transactions.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/business/939524/ub-finance-relocates-in-gampaha/

[2026-01-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: LOLC Finance launches short-term fixed deposits with higher returns - DailyNews

Snippet: LOLC Finance, Sri Lanka’s largest Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI), announced the launch of its Exclusive Short-Term Fixed Deposits, offering 4-month and 7-month maturity options at some of the most attractive and competitive interest rates in the market.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/business/939775/lolc-finance-launches-short-term-fixed-deposits-with-higher-returns/

[2026-01-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Youth killed cousin over financial dispute - DailyNews

Snippet: A 30-year-old youth who had requested a loan of Rs. 100,000 from his cousin for an urgent business need, murdered the woman and surrendered to the Police after she demanded the loan again, the Criminal Investigation Division of the Kandy Headquarters Police has reported.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/lawnorder/939634/youth-killed-cousin-over-financial-dispute/

[2026-01-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India's Central Bank proposes linking BRICS' digital currencies - DailyNews

Snippet: India’s central bank has proposed that BRICS countries link their official digital currencies to make cross-border trade and tourism payments easier, two sources said, which could reduce reliance on the US dollar as geopolitical tensions rise.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/world/939707/indias-central-bank-proposes-linking-brics-digital-currencies/

[2026-01-26 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Qianhai to strengthen role as key partner to Hong Kong

Snippet: Dual-headquarters hub will enable Hong Kong-based unicorns to benefit from the free flow of capital, data and resources

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341177/qianhai-strengthen-role-key-partner-hong-kong

[2026-01-25 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong MPF operator tightens identity verification process in wake of scam

Snippet: Head of Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority says government ‘cannot fail’ to protect Hongkongers’ retirement savings

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341160/mpf-operator-tightens-identity-verification-process-wake-scam

[2026-01-25 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | A home is more than a price tag. Hong Kong must remember this

Snippet: Policymakers confronting the city’s ageing building stock should respect residents’ wishes and protect their interests

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3340956/refurbish-or-rebuild-hong-kongs-housing-renewal-must-put-residents-first

[2026-01-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Invest in people’: China raises minimum wages to boost household spending

Snippet: Most provinces increased pay for low-paid jobs in 2025, part of nationwide efforts to tackle deflationary pressures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341028/china-raises-minimum-wages-amid-drive-boost-household-spending

[2026-01-25 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Loneliness economy’: how China is adapting to a rapid rise in solo living

Snippet: The viral success of check-in app Are You Dead? has exposed the vast demand for services catering to China’s rapidly growing single population

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341009/solo-dining-safety-apps-chinas-loneliness-economy-booming

[2026-01-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: All signs point to rebound in Hong Kong’s housing market: Morgan Stanley analyst

Snippet: A combination of factors – falling interest rates, rising rents and stamp duty removal – bodes well for the market after years of downturn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3340953/all-signs-point-rebound-hong-kongs-housing-market-morgan-stanley-analyst

[2026-01-25 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | No prescription, no problem: Hong Kong’s grey zone for weight-loss injections

Snippet: Slimming injections cannot be sold or purchased in Hong Kong without doctor’s prescription, but some retailers are operating grey market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3341117/no-prescription-no-problem-hong-kongs-grey-zone-weight-loss-injections

[2026-01-24 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong ‘pivotal’ to rebuilding Canada-China academic links, experts say

Snippet: Hong Kong positioned as bridge for fresh collaboration between Ottawa and Beijing in higher education, engineering, research and innovation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341106/hong-kong-pivotal-rebuilding-canada-china-academic-links-experts-say

[2026-01-24 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Palestinian kids' football dreams lost under Israeli order

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/palestinian-west-bank-refugee-camp-football-team-israel/video-75593430

[2026-01-24 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Foreigners flock to China’s ice and snow sights, with 130% inbound tourism spike

Snippet: Freezing temperatures will not dampen the spirits of snow seekers, as China cements its reputation as the world’s ultimate winter playground

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339834/foreigners-flock-chinas-ice-and-snow-attractions-130-inbound-tourism-spike

[2026-01-24 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From labs to listings: capital markets are the next battleground in the AI race

Snippet: Stock exchanges have become another barometer in the US-China tech rivalry as markets assess a wave of start-ups in real time

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3340999/labs-listings-us-china-ai-race-makes-capital-markets-new-battleground

[2026-01-24 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Trip.com probe targets algorithms, prices after vendor anger: analysts

Snippet: Regulators accuse one of the world’s biggest travel platforms of abusing market power, with analysts warning of wider industry scrutiny

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3341019/china-probe-tripcom-zeroes-algorithms-prices-after-vendor-backlash-analysts

[2026-01-24 11:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gloves are off as Malaysia’s strong ringgit bites into producers’ profits

Snippet: The ringgit climbed more than 10 per cent against the dollar last year, squeezing the bottom line of the export-reliant market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3341077/gloves-are-malaysias-strong-ringgit-bites-profits-worlds-largest-makers

[2026-01-24 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Do Americans want to be warring for the rest of Trump's final term? - DailyNews

Snippet: West-backed Israel continues its military attacks inside the Gaza Strip enclave adding to the genocidal count even as more forcible Jewish settlements are authorised in the West Bank enclave. At the same time, the Israeli government publicly insists that it will not allow the creation of a Palestinian state, even though Jerusalem is party to the US-sponsored Gaza Ceasefire that stipulates such a state as its end goal.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/24/general-opinion/939068/do-americans-want-to-be-warring-for-the-rest-of-trumps-final-term/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: DJI ‘clones’ curiously emerge as China tech giant battles US scrutiny

Snippet: Similar devices under new and different brands spark questions about potential efforts to circumvent trade curbs and maintain US market access for popular gadgets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3341027/new-dji-clones-raise-eyebrows-china-tech-giant-battles-us-scrutiny

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | How are US tariffs and trade barriers redrawing China’s export map?

Snippet: While exports to the US fell last year, other markets more than made up the difference

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341023/how-are-us-tariffs-and-trade-barriers-redrawing-chinas-export-map

[2026-01-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rooted in resilience: how China’s seed push has planted agricultural ‘chips’

Snippet: Domestic varieties claiming bigger market shares for key crops and livestock, curbing reliance on foreign sources for vital food production

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341011/rooted-resilience-chinas-seed-push-plants-agricultural-chips-grows-self-reliance

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asian CEOs feeling burden of China, US tech restrictions, survey finds

Snippet: More than 40% of global CEOs ‘most concerned’ about supply chain disruptions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341001/asian-ceos-feeling-burden-china-us-tech-restrictions-survey-finds

[2026-01-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nomura banker buys HK$75 million house as Hong Kong luxury market steadies

Snippet: Villa Rosa purchase comes as top banks strike an upbeat note on Hong Kong’s luxury housing market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3340970/nomura-banker-buys-hk75-million-house-hong-kong-luxury-market-steadies

[2026-01-23 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In Davos debut, Musk highlights key China advantage in AI race

Snippet: China’s energy supply edge was also at the heart of a panel discussion on clean energy in Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340968/davos-debut-musk-highlights-key-china-advantage-ai-race

[2026-01-23 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Paul Chan upbeat about Hong Kong economy despite ‘volatility’ from US policies

Snippet: Finance chief tells the Post at Davos summit that Western view of Hong Kong ‘more positive’, says city must attract tech giants to build ecosystem

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3340943/paul-chan-upbeat-about-hong-kong-economy-despite-volatile-market-trump-policies

[2026-01-23 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Fosun Pharma eyes spin-off Hong Kong IPO of vaccine unit

Snippet: Fosun Adgenvax (Chengdu) joins an IPO wave that raised more than US$1.5 billion last year for biotech companies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3340932/chinas-fosun-pharma-eyes-spin-listing-vaccine-unit-hot-hong-kong-ipo-market

[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

[2026-01-23 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In This Economy] Travel tax: Time to go

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-travel-tax-time-to-go/

[2026-01-23 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Australian charity removes IDF, West Bank settlement fundraisers - Michael West

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

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/australian-charity-removes-idf-west-bank-settlement-fundraisers/

[2026-01-23 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippines is off the financial 'gray list' — but at what cost to human rights?

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/philippines-off-financial-gray-list-cost-human-rights/

[2026-01-23 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks rise to 1-week high on China easing hope, US data

Snippet: Hang Seng Index pares loss for the week after governor of China’s central bank signals more room for policy loosening

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3340920/hong-kong-stocks-rise-third-day-china-easing-hope-and-resilient-us-data

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Trump’s antics at Davos further erode trust in US leadership

Snippet: No exaggeration to say Trump is openly using US power to upend both the world economy and the global order

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3340863/trumps-antics-davos-eroding-last-shred-trust-us-leadership

[2026-01-23 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | China to set GDP growth range, providing policy flexibility in 2026: sources

Snippet: Establishing a range for the official growth target, to be revealed in March, would suggest tolerance for some deceleration amid challenges

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3340889/china-set-gdp-growth-range-providing-policy-flexibility-2026-sources

[2026-01-23 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Price stability essential to foster inclusive, sustained growth - CBSL - DailyNews

Snippet: The Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stressed yesterday that maintaining domestic price stability is essential for fostering inclusive and sustained growth.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/local/938600/price-stability-essential-to-foster-inclusive-sustained-growth-cbsl/

[2026-01-23 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: LB Finance PAT up 24% to Rs. 8.9 bn - DailyNews

Snippet: LB Finance PLC reported a strong financial performance for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, recording a 24% year on year increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) to Rs. 8.93 billion, underpinned by sustained income growth and a sound financial position.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/business/938539/lb-finance-pat-up-24-to-rs-8-9-bn/

[2026-01-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CSE donates LKR 25 Mn to Post-Ditwah ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently made a significant donation of LKR 25 million to support the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund in support of post-cyclone Ditwah reconstruction.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/business/938336/cse-donates-lkr-25-mn-to-post-ditwah-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2026-01-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Assetline Finance awarded ISO 14064 Certification - DailyNews

Snippet: Assetline Finance Limited (AFL), the financial services arm of the David Pieris Group, achieved a significant sustainability milestone by obtaining independent verification of its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions inventory in accordance with ISO 14064-1:2018.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/business/938359/assetline-finance-awarded-iso-14064-certification/

[2026-01-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sampath Bank marks tank restoration under ‘Wewata Jeewayak’ with ‘Dewagiriya Wewa’ project - DailyNews

Snippet: Sampath Bank recently marked the commencement of restoration work at ‘Dewagiriya Wewa in Melsiripura’, attended by Chairman Harsha Amarasekera, further strengthening the Bank’s long-standing commitment to safeguarding Sri Lanka’s rural irrigation heritage through the ‘Wewata Jeewayak’ tank restoration programme.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/business/938288/sampath-bank-marks-tank-restoration-under-wewata-jeewayak-with-dewagiriya-wewa-project/

[2026-01-23 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Janashakthi Finance appoints Indresh as Chief Financial Officer - DailyNews

Snippet: Janashakthi Finance PLC, formerly known as Orient Finance PLC and a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), has announced the appointment of Indresh Puvimanasinghe Fernando as its Chief Financial Officer.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/business/938352/janashakthi-finance-appoints-indresh-as-chief-financial-officer/

[2026-01-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 22.01.2026 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/business/938481/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-22-01-2026/

[2026-01-23 06:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump sues JPMorgan, accusing bank of closing accounts for political reasons

Snippet: The US president’s US$5 billion lawsuit alleges that the bank singled him out for ‘debanking’ after the January 6 Capitol attack

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3340908/trump-sues-jpmorgan-accusing-bank-closing-his-accounts-political-reasons

[2026-01-23 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Unbezahlbare Lebensmittel: Nigeria kämpft mit der Inflation

Snippet: Der Alltag ist für die meisten Menschen in Nigeria zu einer Belastungsprobe geworden: Die Preise für Lebensmittel sind auf dem höchsten Stand seit über 20 Jahren, die starke Inflation und explodierende Transportkosten verschärfen die Situation.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/nigeria-inflation-lebensmittel-armut-subventionen-transport/a-75494701

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Blackpink fans gear up for Hong Kong finale

Snippet: K-pop fans are gearing up for shows, with Hong Kong the final stop of the band’s global tour

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3340892/hong-kong-hitting-high-notes-fans-roll-blackpink-concerts

[2026-01-23 00:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s John Lee wants to fast-track I&T sector growth. So what’s the plan?

Snippet: Chief Executive John Lee makes expedited growth pledge at ceremony marking 10th anniversary of the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3340885/hong-kongs-john-lee-wants-fast-track-it-sector-growth-so-whats-plan

[2026-01-22 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s private sector increases presence among top 100 listed firms

Snippet: US think tank’s report says non-state sector is bouncing back from three-year slump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340856/chinas-private-sector-increases-presence-among-top-100-listed-companies

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s massive project to funnel clean energy from Tibet enters new phase

Snippet: The ultra-high-voltage power lines will connect Tibet’s vast hydropower, solar and wind projects with factory hubs in southern China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340872/chinas-massive-project-funnel-clean-energy-tibet-enters-new-phase

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Complaints against Hong Kong property agents rise faster than home sales

Snippet: Market recovery exposes pressure points as complaints surge 56 per cent, with online advertising violations dominating cases

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/article/3340865/complaints-against-hong-kong-property-agents-outpace-home-sales-market-rebounds

[2026-01-22 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India, EU ramp up push for ‘historic’ free-trade deal amid US tariff tensions

Snippet: A trade pact with the EU would offer an ‘alternative market’ for Indian goods amid a fraught global environment, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3340868/india-eu-ramp-push-historic-free-trade-deal-amid-us-tariff-tensions

[2026-01-22 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coast Guard seizes Rs. 15 Mn worth of Kendu leaves - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Coast Guard took into custody a massive stock of Kendu leaves valued at over Rs. 15 million during a special operation carried out in Katuneriya today (22).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/22/local/938191/coast-guard-seizes-rs-15-mn-worth-of-kendu-leaves/