Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-01-08 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, which affected more than one million people across Sri Lanka, the Export–Import Bank of Korea has pledged US$ 50,000 in humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka through the Korea Red Cross.
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[2026-01-08 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Bank’s Assistant General Manager, Marketing and Sales, Asiri Abhayaratne said that financial management and discipline are critical to the survival and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Unlike large corporations, SMEs often operate with limited capital and narrow profit margins, making careful planning and control of finances essential.
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[2026-01-08 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cash-strapped authority sells two tranches of bonds, one worth HK$5 billion with five-year term and other for HK$3 billion with 10-year term
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[2026-01-08 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China has engaged with Greenland in areas ranging from oil and minerals to tourism. But its footprint is far smaller than Trump claims
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[2026-01-08 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Acquisition of 41,226 sq ft plot – which could yield 570 homes – reflects confidence in the property market’s recovery as sales rebound
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[2026-01-08 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s spot market for memory chips is surging on tight global supply, but Shenzhen vendors say sky-high quotes are scaring off buyers
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[2026-01-07 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Communist Party newspaper says authorities should avoid ‘policy bandwagons’ that could lead to economic imbalances, urging plans based on local strengths
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[2026-01-07 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Non-alcoholic or zero beers are a growing section of the drinks market and for many represent a stepping stone towards greater sobriety
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[2026-01-07 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: For first time, UN rights chief labels situation in occupied Palestinian territories ‘apartheid’, a term previously used only by UN experts
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[2026-01-07 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The new right-wing populist government of Andrej Babis has made a firm pledge to ensure Czechia never adopts the euro.
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[2026-01-07 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced the cancellation of all trades on Wednesday following unusual opening prices in newly listed Wealth Trust Securities.
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[2026-01-07 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The firm plans to open more than 10 small-format outlets in key cities over a two-year period
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[2026-01-07 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s daily exchange rate chart today (07) recorded the USD/LKR spot exchange rate at Rs. 310.02, marking the first time since February 29, 2024, that the dollar has crossed the Rs. 310 threshold.
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[2026-01-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s investigation targets imports of dichlorosilane from Japan, alleging dumping that harms Chinese production, amid escalating bilateral and trade tensions
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[2026-01-07 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A consortium of companies led by John Keells Holdings PLC has made a financial contribution of Rs. 400 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-07 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Raju Kumar works as a delivery worker for Zomato, a leading Indian online food ordering platform, in India's capital, New Delhi.
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[2026-01-07 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Paps reported 2,200 consultations linked to sextortion as of November for the 2025 financial year, with most victims male and aged under 18
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[2026-01-07 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Boosting domestic demand, addressing debt risks and promoting yuan’s international use also priorities for coming year
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[2026-01-07 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investment bank predicts the MSCI China Index of both yuan-traded stocks and Chinese firms trading in Hong Kong and the US to surge in 2026
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[2026-01-07 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Seit anderthalb Wochen gehen Menschen im Iran auf die Straße und fordern die Herrschaft des obersten Führers Ali Chamenei erneut heraus - diesmal ausgelöst durch die galoppierende Inflation im Land. Nach ersten Meldungen über die Todesopfer geriet schnell die Islamische Republik selbst ins Visier. US-Präsident Donald Trump erneuerte seine Warnungen vom Wochenende an Teheran.
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[2026-01-07 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: High-level summit strengthens bilateral ties after years of strained relations, as China shores up regional relationships amid row with Japan
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[2026-01-07 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shanghai announces 50 new projects across an array of hi-tech industries as China’s cities heed Beijing’s call to double down on innovation
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[2026-01-07 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s export controls are simply about following the logic of the market and geopolitics in the interest of the nation
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[2026-01-07 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), in collaboration with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), has intensified efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of public listings by conducting an awareness session for Corporate Finance Advisors, underscoring their pivotal role in safeguarding investor confidence and market integrity.
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[2026-01-07 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka High Commission in London with key UK fashion and design industry in attendance
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[2026-01-07 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In response to the humanitarian needs arising from Cyclone Ditwah, Shangri-La Group has extended financial assistance to support national relief efforts through the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, under the leadership of Secretary General Dr. Mahesh Gunasekara.
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[2026-01-07 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In an effort to further strengthen its longstanding commitment to agricultural development and rural empowerment, Link Natural Products (Pvt) Ltd. has entered into a strategic partnership with Sampath Bank under the Bank’s flagship Sampath Saviya Agri-Entrepreneurship Development Programme.
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[2026-01-07 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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[2026-01-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Shares of WealthTrust Securities Limited (“WTS”), following the successful completion of its Initial Public Offering (IPO), are set to begin trading tomorrow on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Diri Savi Board under the ticker symbol “WLTH-N-0000”.
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[2026-01-07 05:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: В Национальном расчетном депозитарии (НРД) в Москве оказались заблокированы облигации мессенджера Telegram на сумму около 500 млн долларов из-за западных санкций, введенных в отношении России. Об этом сообщила во вторник, 6 января, британская газета The Financial Times (FT) со ссылкой на источники.
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[2026-01-07 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 150 local and international IP collectibles to be showcased at Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, which will run alongside baby products and stationery exhibitions
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[2026-01-07 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese entrepreneurs have returned to South American nation in recent years, but some fear consequences after Washington’s intervention
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[2026-01-06 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Each of the MPF’s 4.79 million members recorded an average of HK$323,590 in their account at the end of 2025
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[2026-01-06 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: India, the world’s No 2 crude steel producer, faces crackdown as probe finds price collusion; top firms brace for fines, financial scrutiny
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[2026-01-06 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Site at To Kau Wan deemed suitable because of proximity to airport and access to existing infrastructure, including roads and pier, sources say
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[2026-01-06 20:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The spin-off and potential US listing of Jollibee Foods Corporation would include all of the company’s businesses outside its home market
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[2026-01-06 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shipments of select goods – which could include drones and rare earths – to entities associated with the Japanese military have been restricted
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[2026-01-06 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Venezuela, Greenland and Colombia all have large deposits of rare earths and other minerals needed by US technology and defence companies
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[2026-01-06 18:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Any return to economic growth in Germany in 2026 is expected to be slower and weaker than previously anticipated, according to several economic forecasts.
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[2026-01-06 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cai Qi – who is responsible for ideology, culture and internet regulation – tells cadres to make ‘good start’ to the next five-year plan
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[2026-01-06 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: During a visit to the province, Li Qiang emphasises need for decisive actions and innovative strategies to boost investment and consolidate Guangdong’s leading economic role for China
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[2026-01-06 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam also assures Air China will remain long-term strategic shareholder, as carrier unveils 80th anniversary events
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[2026-01-06 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Time travel movie beats A Guilty Conscience and The Last Dance to become highest-grossing film in opening week, amid box office gloom in city
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[2026-01-06 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-06 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lawmaker says it is reasonable for government to impose additional conditions on future tenant, given location’s role in promoting city’s image
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[2026-01-06 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-06 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US carmaker’s share of world’s biggest EV market declines to slightly more then 4 per cent amid stern challenge from local rivals
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[2026-01-06 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Serbian Laslo Djere into Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open first round after a gutsy pair of qualifying wins
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