Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-22 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Market recovery exposes pressure points as complaints surge 56 per cent, with online advertising violations dominating cases
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[2026-01-22 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A trade pact with the EU would offer an ‘alternative market’ for Indian goods amid a fraught global environment, analysts say
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[2026-01-22 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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).
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[2026-01-22 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With firms waiting for import approval from Beijing, one reseller said finding H200 chips has gotten harder – even on the black market
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[2026-01-22 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: As US President Donald Trump took the stage on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos he had the world's attention for well over an hour.
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[2026-01-22 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Stock Exchange (GL 12) has contributed LKR 25 million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund.
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[2026-01-22 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing vows to prioritise job market in 2026, the first year of new five-year plan
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[2026-01-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Government invites interest in three sites for student hostels, signalling a shift from office sites to education-focused development
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[2026-01-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s policies seen putting income growth above GDP, with investments in social welfare, future tech and advanced manufacturing to spur internal demand
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[2026-01-22 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s ‘low-altitude economy’ is shifting from concept demos to commercial planning amid surging orders
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[2026-01-22 09:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-22 07:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New agreement is set to significantly boost Chinese carmakers’ global expansion and offers easier entry into the North American EV market
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[2026-01-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The education reforms are a key pledge in the NPP’s election manifesto. The party noted that the country’s educational system is archaic and not geared to meet the challenges of advances in technology. It also does not produce a citizen capable of meeting demands of the current job market.
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[2026-01-22 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe told Parliament yesterday that the Government has identified nearly 6,370 industrialists nationwide who suffered full or partial damage due to the Ditwah cyclone and qualified to obtain a one-time financial grant of Rs. 200,000 per industrial unit as an initial stabilisation measure to revive affected businesses.
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[2026-01-22 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank’s badminton team delivered a strong performance at the 41st Mercantile Inter-Firm Team Badminton Championships, organised by the Mercantile Badminton Association of Sri Lanka. Held in late 2025, the tournament brought together more than 250 teams from across the country, making it one of the most competitive inter-firm sporting events in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-22 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: At a time when predictable income and financial security are critical for retirees, Richard Pieris Finance Limited has enhanced its senior citizen fixed deposit offering with a strong emphasis on monthly interest payouts, enabling depositors to receive a regular, dependable income stream while preserving their capital.
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[2026-01-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Writer Corporation, one of India’s leading business groups, today announced the launch of its subsidiary, Writer Business Services Pvt. Ltd., and the commencement of its operations in Sri Lanka. The expansion reflects Sri Lanka’s strategic importance in Writer’s regional growth plans and its role in supporting a highly regulated digital and financial services market which is currently undergoing digital transformation.
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[2026-01-22 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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[2026-01-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The overall rate of inflation as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on YoY basis increased to 2.9 % in December 2025, compared to 2.4% in November 2025. Food Inflation increased to 4.4% in December 2025, compared to 3.6% in November 2025 the Census & Statistics Department said.
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[2026-01-22 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Riyah James, a teacher at a primary school in Surulere, Lagos, has to spend more on transport than ever before. "There's hardly anything left of my salary," the young Nigerian told DW. "Gas prices have skyrocketed. Sometimes the bus conductor demands higher prices practically overnight, and I don't have enough money with me," she explained.
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[2026-01-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts expect any pre-summit talks to focus on deliverables such as easing semiconductor curbs and boosting agricultural sales, setting the stage for Xi and Trump
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[2026-01-22 00:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Из-за спора Европы и США, стремящимися взять под контроль датскую автономию Гренландию, сорвалось согласование и подписание "плана процветания" - плана по послевоенному восстановлению Украины с привлечением 800 миллиардов долларов. Об этом сообщает в среду, 21 января, британская газета The Financial Times (FT) со ссылкой на шесть источников.
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[2026-01-22 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Park plays a financial investigator infiltrating a corrupt firm in Undercover Miss Hong, a ’90s-set drama that also tackles gender equality
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[2026-01-22 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: America risks losing the tech race to China unless it elects a government more supportive of scientific research, Nobel-winning economist says
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[2026-01-21 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law confirms strategic sites in Northern Metropolis earmarked for top-tier fencing training and competition venues
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[2026-01-21 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deputy Judge Gary Lam says parent company Vast Luck has twice failed to pay debts, leading to breach of earlier pledge to court
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[2026-01-21 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From February 1, consumer drones will be allowed to fly in designated airspace under new rules to boost the city’s low-altitude economy
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[2026-01-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Energy and resources experts agree — if the situation in Iran gets out of control, it will have a massive impact on global oil and financial markets. That was not the case after the removal of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. Then again, Iran produces four times as much oil.
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[2026-01-21 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Protectionism is forcing a shift towards balancing exports with outbound investment, analysts say
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[2026-01-21 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Operator of leading online retail platform was cited for failure to comply with Shanghai’s tax requirements
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[2026-01-21 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With the yuan’s fixing at fresh 2023 highs and US dollar uncertainty rising under Trump, Beijing is urged to expand yuan-settled imports to internationalise its currency
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[2026-01-21 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Signs emerge that the flare-up of geopolitical tensions could spill over to the financial markets
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[2026-01-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But Beijing is likely to conclude that further action would be counterproductive, according to the investment bank
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[2026-01-21 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank, through its women-focused proposition DFCC Aloka, continued its long-standing support for women-led entrepreneurship by partnering with the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) as Diamond Sponsor and Official Banking Partner of the Prathibhabhisheka – Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025, held at the Hilton Colombo.
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[2026-01-21 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Savings Bank (NSB) Pettah Branch had delivered a supreme customer service for the past 40 years, with a view to offer a better banking experience to the customers of the area, the Branch was relocated recently to a new location, at Malwatte Road, Colombo 11.
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[2026-01-21 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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[2026-01-21 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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[2026-01-21 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s average effective tariff rate estimated to be as low as 1.3 per cent in 2025, helping it secure raw materials and build soft power
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[2026-01-21 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Xi pushes need for full grasp of 2026-2030 goals, setting boundaries amid domestic malaise and external challenges to get the ball rolling
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[2026-01-20 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po says finance and technology are ‘mutually reinforcing’ but balanced approach needed to support development
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[2026-01-20 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid escalating transatlantic rifts fuelled by Donald Trump, vice-premier urges global cooperation, free trade and dialogue, pledging to boost imports and open China’s market
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[2026-01-20 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Russia carried out an aerial attack on Kyiv overnight, severing power and water supplies for thousands of residential buildings in the Ukrainian capital amid a temperature of -14 degrees Celsius (6.8 degrees Fahrenheit), the city's mayor said Tuesday. The drone and missile strikes hit the east bank of the Dnipro River on the night of Monday to Tuesday, Vitali Klitschko said.
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[2026-01-20 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing announces support for small businesses and the tech sector, after 2025 economic data shows heavy reliance on exports
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[2026-01-20 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-20 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Movements in unemployment rate in different industry sectors varied for October to December period, but magnitudes were generally small
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[2026-01-20 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s generational wealth transfer will involve more than assets changing hands; it will reconfigure capital markets and global financial power
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[2026-01-20 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese households are not splashing out on luxury goods partly because they feel ‘stigmatised’ for doing so, scholar argues
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[2026-01-20 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Repurchase signals management’s confidence and healthy balance sheet, analysts say, though stock remains 40 per cent below last year’s peak
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[2026-01-20 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Economic powerhouse has sights set on AI, advanced manufacturing and global financial services, reflecting a national 5-year plan’s first explicit financial-centre directive
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[2026-01-20 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shein, another Chinese-founded retail giant, stabilised its market share at 9 per cent in 2025, while AliExpress held 8 per cent
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