Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-13 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid fears of potential mineral export curbs by Beijing, Japanese industry is bracing, and Tokyo appears keen on a united international response
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[2026-01-12 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing also aims to collect more industrial data and push manufacturers to embrace digital solutions
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[2026-01-12 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city state will study and incorporate into policy frameworks relevant observations made by the Hong Kong authorities about the fire
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[2026-01-12 23:00 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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[2026-01-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Commerce ministry also pledges to boost domestic demand, services and two-way investment over coming year
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[2026-01-12 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Most financial institutions forecast price gains ranging from 5 to 10 per cent, supported by supply constraints and end-user demand
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[2026-01-12 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But some buyers also express concerns over use of the technology in toys for children
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[2026-01-12 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Breakthrough follows duties levied by Brussels in October 2024 as part of investigation into industry subsidies
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[2026-01-12 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Major producers are suspected of using Beijing’s anti-involution campaign as an excuse to rig prices
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[2026-01-12 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sixth entry in Communist Party mouthpiece’s editorial series calls domestic market ‘world’s rarest resource’, vows supply-chain support to aid industrialisation
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[2026-01-12 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rents for prime offices in Central could rise up to 5 per cent, according to JLL, while Knight Frank expects a gain of as much as 8 per cent
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[2026-01-12 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Restoration work on the Northern and Talaimannar railway lines commenced yesterday (11) with financial assistance of USD 5 million provided by the Government of India, the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development said.
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[2026-01-12 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Local residency is becoming an essential asset for China’s business owners as they go abroad, granting benefits and networking opportunities
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[2026-01-12 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investors could favour high-dividend stocks like HSBC and Bank of China as they seek stable returns and growth potential, analysts say
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[2026-01-12 07:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedJanuary 11 2026
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[2026-01-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The country’s annual workers’ remittances has surpassed the USD 8 billion mark in 2025 for the first time in history , according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
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[2026-01-12 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: (From left to right): Mahela Jayawardena (Vice Captain, RCGC), Gehan Siribadhana (Captain, RCGC), Reshan Algama (Boys Winner, Faldo Juniors 2026), Thimal Perera (CEO, DFCC Bank) and Shamindra Marcelline (Deputy CEO, DFCC Bank).
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[2026-01-12 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: NDB Bank reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to empowering Sri Lanka’s SME and MSME sectors by participating in the Revive Sri Lanka/Rising Stronger initiative, held on December 20, at Kandy City Centre.
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[2026-01-12 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Emirates will continue rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft to key destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its latest onboard products to more cities across its network.
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[2026-01-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Leasing & Finance PLC will be hosting the PLC Premier Awards 2025 on January 17, at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, recognising outstanding Branch and Marketing Officers who delivered exceptional performance under different categories during the financial year 2024/25.
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[2026-01-11 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: White collar criminals and mafia organizations have it too easy in Germany, the German Association of Judges (DRB) has said, because there aren't enough prosecutors and judges to keep up with the case files.
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[2026-01-11 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: How Myha’la went from Broadway dreams to Bodies Bodies Bodies, Leave the World Behind and Black Mirror … and how she met her future husband through Instagram
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[2026-01-11 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Για μία ακόμη χρονιά, ο ιδιωτικός πλούτος στη Γερμανία αυξήθηκε σημαντικά το 2025. Και συγκεκριμένα κατά 6% σε σχέση με το 2024, φτάνοντας τα 10,03 τρισεκατομμύρια ευρώ. Αυτό προκύπτει από τις τελευταίες εκτιμήσεις της τράπεζας DZ Bank, που δόθηκαν προ ημερών στη δημοσιότητα. Οι αναλυτές εκτιμούν μάλιστα ότι η ανοδική τάση θα συνεχιστεί και το 2026.
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[2026-01-11 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief also says annual budget will be delivered on February 25
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[2026-01-11 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese tourist flows to Japan could plunge to as low as 4.8 million this year from 9.3 million in 2025 amid political dispute, survey finds
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[2026-01-11 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Driving around Raub, a small town in Malaysia, it’s impossible to miss the prickly fruit that powers its economy.
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[2026-01-11 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bilateral friction is expected to impact assets tied to tourism, including hotels and high-street retail shops, CBRE’s Chinatsu Hani says
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[2026-01-11 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Latin America’s largest economy seeks ‘delicate balance’ between Trump’s ambitions and boosting ties with Beijing, its top trading partner
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[2026-01-10 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn also says there is no need for an across-the-board switch from bamboo to metal scaffolding
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[2026-01-10 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hongkongers rush to British department store’s Tsim Sha Tsui outlet in search of bargains, discounted luxury goods ahead of January 26 closure
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[2026-01-10 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As part of the government’s national digitalization initiative, bus passengers in Uva Province can now pay fares using bank cards.
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[2026-01-10 20:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts expect policy will signal to Europe that Beijing is interested in serious trade relations and is a good partner
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[2026-01-10 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Family firms, the backbone of the Asian economy, have tended to be reluctant to go public but are increasingly open to private equity funding
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[2026-01-10 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Distiller Kweichow Moutai among the companies launching limited-run Year of the Horse products to jolt revenues during the festive season
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[2026-01-10 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Paul Chan cites financial market performance and stock trading stamp duty for surplus, as he addresses calls for more welfare at public forum
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[2026-01-10 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The trade war, weak domestic demand and stronger policy support push more firms to invest overseas, with growing implications for currency
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[2026-01-10 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Economist urges government to use donation fund to generate investment returns to bridge financial gap for residents waiting for new flats
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[2026-01-10 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: HSBC’s historic US$13.6 billion buyout of Hang Seng Bank aims to cut costs, tackle bad debts and fuel growth, but challenges abound
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[2026-01-10 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Becoming the No 4 economy is a source of pride. Now, the race is on to turn statistical success into 8 million new jobs a year
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[2026-01-10 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Guided by the national five-year plans, the Hong Kong government is changing policies and offering attractive terms for the project
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[2026-01-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has strengthened its national security framework by placing renewed emphasis on Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS), a critical tool used to disrupt the financing of terrorism and safeguard the country’s financial system.
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[2026-01-10 02:25 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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[2026-01-10 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Structural shifts from AI and trade policies limit hiring to 50,000 in December, reinforcing bets that the central bank will hold rates steady
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[2026-01-09 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Party mouthpiece calls for better coordination and market guidance as 15th five-year planning period begins, warning conflicting rules unsettle investors
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[2026-01-09 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Establishment of Expert Committee on Professional Services for Going Global builds on new platform to help match local providers with firms
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[2026-01-09 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: In zahlreichen Städten Irans kommt es derzeit zu Protesten. Anlass waren zunächst die steigenden Lebenshaltungskosten und hohe Inflation. Bald spiegelten die Demonstrationen aber eine wachsende Unzufriedenheit immer größer werdender Teile der Bevölkerung mit dem politischen System des Landes wider.
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[2026-01-09 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Strong export growth and US dollar weakness are expected to bolster the currency, the bank says
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[2026-01-09 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Five suspects, including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, who were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), were further remanded until January 23 by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court.
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[2026-01-09 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: State Council announcement cites ‘excessive subsidies’ and ‘price wars’ in document unveiling market assessment for online delivery services
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[2026-01-09 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese shipbuilders saw their market share dip for the first time in five years in 2025, as uncertainty over US port fees roiled the industry
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