Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-01-20 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: International carmakers’ orders from Chinese vendors are an endorsement of the quality and competitiveness of their products, analyst says
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[2026-01-20 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With a new study underlining how much harder it has become for young people to afford a flat in the private market, the search for solutions should be stepped up
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[2026-01-20 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Art graduates from the mainland, looking to expand their horizons and gain an edge in the job market, are flocking to Hong Kong for further study
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[2026-01-20 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The United Kingdom remains one of Sri Lanka’s most important trading partners and is currently the second-largest export destination for Sri Lankan goods. In a significant move to strengthen trade relations with developing countries, the UK introduced the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) with effect from June 19, 2023, granting preferential market access to 65 developing countries, including Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-20 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) has announced a revised taxation methodology for the importation of rough gemstones, a move aimed at easing financial pressure on industry stakeholders and supporting Sri Lanka’s ambition of reaching US$1 billion in annual gem and jewellery export earnings.
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[2026-01-20 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Indo-Pacific region is the focal point of global geopolitical and geostrategic ambitions, and it is a construct centered on the interconnectedness and interdependence of oceans. This region at the confluence of oceans is home to more than half of the world’s population and accounts for 62 per cent of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP) and 46 per cent of maritime trade.
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[2026-01-20 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Since gaining independence, Sri Lanka has faced one of the most challenging economic crises. Things are beginning to look up for Sri Lanka, as macroeconomic stability, along with confidence, is beginning to return. However, recovery is the only challenge, and there is a lack of clear growth opportunities. Stagnation will lead to growth imbalances, such as high debt, underemployment, and chronic social issues can plague the economy.
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[2026-01-20 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC announced its partnership with MarxPay and LankaPay to introduce ‘Pay by Bank Account’ feature via JustPay Web enabling customers to make online payments directly from their bank accounts instead of using credit or debit cards.
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[2026-01-20 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sampath Bank PLC continues to further its role as a catalyst for inclusive economic growth with the ‘200 Women Startups Development Programme’, which was launched under its flagship Sampath Saviya Entrepreneurship Development Programme.
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[2026-01-20 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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[2026-01-20 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s global infrastructure strategy logged a record US$213 billion of new deals in 2025, as metals projects in Central Asia soared, report finds
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[2026-01-19 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Logistics chief Mable Chan says city well positioned for growth given established legal regime and status as financial hub
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[2026-01-19 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: भारत में डायबिटीज का इलाज मरीज के स्वास्थ्य और जेब दोनों को प्रभावित करता है. अब यह देश की अर्थव्यवस्था पर गहराता बोझ भी बनता जा रहा है. नेचर मेडिसिन जर्नल में प्रकाशित एक नए वैश्विक अध्ययन के अनुसार आने वाले दशकों में डायबिटीज दुनिया भर में भारी आर्थिक नुकसान का कारण बनेगा.
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[2026-01-19 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Titled Co-creating New Horizons amid an Evolving Landscape, the annual government flagship event will run from January 26 to 27
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[2026-01-19 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A high-level discussion to assess the progress of digital projects implemented in 2025 and to examine new initiatives planned under the 2026 budget took place this morning (19) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of the Minister of Digital Economy, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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[2026-01-19 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: (德国之声中文网)中国国家统计局週一(1月19日)公布经济数据指出,2025年第四季经济成长率为4.5%,略高于市场预期,但较第三季4.8%的增速更低,也创下3年来新低,主要受消费与投资疲软拖累。不过,中国称去年仍然达成官方设立的“约5%”成长目标,国内生产总值(GDP)突破140兆元人民币。
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[2026-01-19 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: (德國之聲中文網)中國國家統計局週一(1月19日)公佈經濟數據指出,2025年第四季經濟成長率為4.5%,略高於市場預期,但較第三季4.8%的增速更低,也創下3年來新低,主要受消費與投資疲軟拖累。不過,中國稱去年仍然達成官方設立的「約5%」成長目標,國內生產總值(GDP)突破140兆元人民幣。
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[2026-01-19 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministry of Digital Economy, the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), and LankaPay have jointly launched the Gov Pay online payment system to facilitate the payment of traffic fines in the Sabaragamuwa Province.
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[2026-01-19 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Thomas Djiwandono’s nomination comes amid fears that monetary policy autonomy may fall victim to the president’s ambitious economic targets
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[2026-01-19 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jobsdb Hong Kong says competition even keener for frontline roles, but some jobs hit by AI, with technology automating many repetitive processes
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[2026-01-19 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With Beijing having accelerated family-support policies and childcare subsidies, analysts warn that structural reforms are vital to arrest the deepening slide
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[2026-01-19 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued guidelines to help the public easily verify the authenticity of the Rs. 2,000 commemorative currency note, released on 28 August 2025 to mark the Bank’s 75th anniversary.
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[2026-01-19 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police say the market’s layout and presence of flammable materials such as carpets and blankets kept the blaze going throughout the weekend
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[2026-01-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: CSRC signals it wants a slower but longer stock market rally after trading volumes and margin financing hit record highs
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[2026-01-19 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Record container volumes drive ambitious expansions at Shanghai and Ningbo ports as Beijing bets on smart hubs and regional integration to weather global volatility
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[2026-01-19 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party is meeting to pick new leaders and set key targets for the young, fast-growing economy.
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[2026-01-19 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedJanuary 19 2026
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[2026-01-19 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Organisers also urged to design routes through less congested areas, such as Kai Tak and Northern Metropolis, to reduce traffic disruptions
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[2026-01-19 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Vice-Premier He Lifeng is expected to pitch China as a reliable partner on Tuesday, contrasting Beijing’s stability with Trump’s unilateralism before US president’s address
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[2026-01-19 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chief Executive’s Policy Unit reveals that it recently hosted a high-level round table on the space economy
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[2026-01-19 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China logs 5 per cent GDP growth in 2025, 4.5 per cent in fourth quarter as Beijing acknowledges ‘long-standing issues and new challenges’
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[2026-01-19 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has launched a fresh critique of his country’s work ethic, questioning why employees take an average of “almost three weeks” of sick leave annually instead of working harder to boost the dwindling national economy.
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[2026-01-19 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Firefighters cite lack of ventilation in Pakistan shopping mall
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[2026-01-19 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bartleet Religare Securities (BRS) has projected that earnings for Sri Lanka’s listed entities will grow by 10% year-on-year to reach LKR 765 billion in 2026. In their January 2026 strategy presentation, the firm set a year-end target for the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) at 23,500 based on a market price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 11x, with a further projection of 27,000 for 2027.
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[2026-01-19 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Coconut production sustained its growth momentum, recording a notable year-on-year increase in November 2025 and achieving a positive growth during January to November. However, this growth also reflects the base effect following the sharp production decline in 2024, Central Bank’s recent Weekly Economic Indicators report said.
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[2026-01-19 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tokyo Cement is currently seeking regulatory approval to introduce low-clinker cement to the local market. Widely adopted in Europe for its environmental benefits, this sustainable alternative offers a crucial solution to the rising costs within the construction sector.
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[2026-01-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SDB bank welcomes Manoj Akmeemana as its Deputy Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership appointment as the Bank continues to strengthen its executive capacity to support long-term growth, sharper execution and stronger institutional resilience.
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[2026-01-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank conducted Thai Pongal celebrations at its Kotahena and Pettah branches under the patronage of People’s Bank Chairman, Prof. Narada Fernando and Chief Executive Officer/General Manager, Clive Fonseka.
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[2026-01-19 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Mercantile Investments & Finance PLC (MI Finance), one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted non‑bank financial institutions with a legacy of over 60 years, expanded its footprint to 90 branches by December, reiterating a commitment to accessibility, customer convenience, and community empowerment.
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[2026-01-19 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Elon Musk is asking OpenAI and Microsoft to pay him damages amounting to $134 billion, according to a court filing submitted by his lawyer on Friday. The US-based billionaire claims that the company behind ChatGPT obtained “wrongful gains” from his early financial support.
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[2026-01-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedJanuary 18 2026
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[2026-01-18 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Der Einbruch war spektakulär: Ende Dezember stiegen die Täter in die Sparkassen-Filiale im Gelsenkirchener Stadtteil Buer ein. Sie überwanden alle Sicherungssysteme und bohrten von einem benachbarten Parkhaus aus ein großes Loch in den Tresorraum der Bank im Westen Deutschlands. Dann räumten sie dort unbehelligt die Schließfächer aus. Geschätzter Schaden: Mehr als 30 Millionen Euro.
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[2026-01-18 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s rise recasts the country from a low-cost base to a credible US tech challenger, just as global capital hunts for next growth engine
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[2026-01-18 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: More than 80 per cent of tickets for January sold, says Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries Drew Lai
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[2026-01-18 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two cities set to sign memorandum of understanding at the 19th Asian Financial Forum next week, paving way for cross-border gold trade clearing
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[2026-01-18 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In Hangzhou, one office building now houses around 10 hotels, alongside restaurants, photography studios and second-hand luxury stores
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[2026-01-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Once the top export market for South Korean cosmetics, Chinese firms lead at home and have made headway overseas – but gaps remain
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[2026-01-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing tightened oversight of China’s online lending market last year, but many are still borrowing, especially those of younger generations
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[2026-01-17 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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