Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-01-09 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-09 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Accident occurred on Asiana Airlines flight OZ745 on Thursday night, with passenger sustaining burns as crew put out fire with extinguisher
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[2026-01-09 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Julius Baer set a 12-month target for the CSI 300 Index at 5,100, which would be 7.6 per cent higher than Thursday’s close of 4,737
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[2026-01-09 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing has been intensifying efforts to combat industrial overcapacity and fierce competition in key sectors, aiming to stabilise the economy and support growth
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[2026-01-09 13:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank further consolidated its standing as one of Sri Lanka’s most distinguished and trusted financial institutions by securing an exceptional range of national and international accolades during 2025.
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[2026-01-09 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While producer prices beat estimates and consumer prices rose, analyst says the readings must be interpreted cautiously
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[2026-01-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bali’s governor says the plan would deter low-spending visitors, though its enforcement would face legal and practical hurdles
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[2026-01-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s trade actions raise stakes with Tokyo, as China’s rare earth power and Japan’s chip dominance are seen as potentially key levers in their bilateral dispute
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[2026-01-09 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Hong Kong prepares to enter the era of flying taxis, key players roll out groundbreaking innovations at the cutting edge of technology
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[2026-01-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Japanese prime minister has won plaudits at home over her tough stance towards China, but inflation remains a major voter concern
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[2026-01-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-01-09 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland Chinese eVTOL leader AutoFlight will spread wings in Hong Kong amid global push into flying taxi market
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[2026-01-09 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe expressed confidence that the country’s economy will grow by about 4-5 percent this year (2026), maintaining the growth rate recorded in the last two years.
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[2026-01-09 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has taken a significant step toward strengthening its digital economy and innovation landscape with high-level discussions held at the Parliamentary Complex between representatives of the University of Oulu, Finland the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, and senior government leadership.
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[2026-01-09 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: AIA Insurance Lanka Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with CBC Finance Limited, marking a significant milestone in its mission to enhance financial security and convenience for Sri Lankans.
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[2026-01-09 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dayasiri Jayasekara said that the country has become anarchic in several sectors without the appointment of an Auditor General and that the Opposition is uniting and taking this matter to the international level to the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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[2026-01-09 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Reinforcing its dedication to enhancing customer convenience and delivering exceptional value, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has unveiled the UnionPay SplendorPlus Card, a premium addition to its UnionPay credit cards portfolio, created expressly to give Sri Lankan travellers a frictionless, highly cost-efficient payment experience, especially when travelling to China’s mainland.
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[2026-01-09 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s number one junior golfer Reshan Algama produced a brilliant eight-under-par round to surge to the top of the leaderboard on Day Two of Round One of the Faldo Junior Tour – Faldo Series Sri Lanka 2026, sponsored by DFCC Bank, which continued at the Royal Colombo Golf Club on Wednesday.
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[2026-01-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB) represented Sri Lanka at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2025, held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with the nomination of its award-winning digital solutions, TradeLinc 2.0 and Secure360 2.0.
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[2026-01-09 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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[2026-01-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Wealthtrust Securities Limited marked the debut trading of its 71,548,244 ordinary voting shares (Symbol: WLTH.N0000) on the Diri Savi Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday which saw a 167.14% price share increase by the end of the trading day.
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[2026-01-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A discussion was held on Wednesday(7) at the Parliamentary Complex between representatives of the University of Oulu, Finland, and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, together with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eng. Eranga Weeraratne.
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[2026-01-09 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: On January 13, the Jerusalem Post Group held the second Jerusalem Post Miami Summit, in partnership with The Shul of Bal Harbour and Israel Discount Bank. The Guest of Honor at the event was Steve Witkoff, United States Special Envoy for Peace Missions. The event explored the most pressing issues facing the Jewish and Israeli communities today, with a forward-looking focus on innovation, leadership, and global impact.
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[2026-01-09 00:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: It wasn't so long ago that Weissach, a half-hour drive from Stuttgart, was the richest local authority in Germany. The small town in southern Germany is home to 7,700 people and the development center for luxury carmaker Porsche. The municipality benefited from the company's billion-dollar profits via trade taxes, which flowed into its budget.
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[2026-01-08 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Танкер Marinera (Bella1), вероятно, относящийся к "теневому флоту" РФ и задержанный 7 января в Северной Атлантике на основании ордера федерального суда США за нарушение американских санкций, принадлежит зарегистрированной в Рязани российской компании "Буревестмарин". Об этом в среду, 7 января, сообщила газета Financial Times (FT).
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[2026-01-08 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Businessman and National People’s Congress deputy gets nine-unit property at a 44 per cent discount, says market has bottomed out
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[2026-01-08 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In the first year of new five-year plan, party mouthpiece says list of ‘chokepoint technologies’ is narrowing
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[2026-01-08 17:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Gold is more desirable than platinum in the jewellery market, and is worth more – so why is the platinum version of this watch more expensive?
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[2026-01-08 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China has lent Venezuela tens of billions of dollars in recent decades. But Caracas could simply declare those obligations void, analysts say
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[2026-01-08 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The central bank said the lender has been ‘suspended from providing new banking services, including accepting deposits and providing credit’
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[2026-01-08 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-08 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Litro Gas Lanka has announced that it will not revise the prices of domestic Litro gas cylinders for the month of January, despite rising pressures in the global energy market.
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[2026-01-08 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Special action plan to promote application of three to five large AI models in manufacturing sector
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[2026-01-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japanese control of chemical used in semiconductors could prove significant, analysts say
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[2026-01-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: HSBC receives strong backing from Hang Seng Bank’s independent shareholders, getting 85.75 per cent of the votes
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[2026-01-08 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: One of Hong Kong’s largest e-payment apps, PayMe serves more than 100,000 local and online merchants, from retail shops to taxis across city
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[2026-01-08 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: British bank warns recoveries could fall below 1 per cent as restructuring priorities and access to assets remain uncertain
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[2026-01-08 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: Sen. Richard Burr was not the only member of his family to sell off a significant portion of his stock holdings in February, ahead of the market crash spurred by coronavirus fears. On the same day Burr sold, his brother-in-law also dumped tens of thousands of dollars worth of shares.
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[2026-01-08 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Entering into the bilateral Agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany in relation to the External Debt Restructuring Process marks a significant milestone and reflects the Government of Sri Lanka’s continued commitment to conclude the debt restructuring process successfully in order to restore debt sustainability and thereby revamp Sri Lanka’s economy.
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[2026-01-08 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody stated that the current government is not working for the oil mafia, the solar mafia or the wind power mafia, but for the people with a view to achieve energy sustainability, which claims a great part of the country’s economy.
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[2026-01-08 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: WealthTrust Securities Limited commenced trading on Diri Savi Board yesterday ( 7), 2026 and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) observed unusually high prices of certain transactions of WealthTrust Securities Limited due to market orders being matched with these unusually high sell orders.
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[2026-01-08 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A stock of explosives buried in the Sambu Kalappu field area of Ambandanaweli – Vakarai Divisional Secretariat Division in Batticaloa was discovered by the Vakarai Special Task Force yesterday (7).
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[2026-01-08 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Nianshan Zhang as Director General for its Southeast Asia Department.
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[2026-01-08 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s top-ranked junior golfers made a strong and steady start as Dhanushan Kumar, T. Deshan and leading junior Reshan Algama all returned even-par rounds to share the top position in the Boys’ 17–21 age group, while Kaya Daluwatte produced the standout performance of the day to lead the Girls’ category at the end of Round One of the Faldo Junior Tour – Faldo Series Sri Lanka 2026, sponsored by DFCC Bank, and commenced on Tuesday at the Royal Colombo
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