Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-01-06 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City’s stock market and incentives will continue to attract family offices from around Asia-Pacific, Bank of Singapore’s Hong Kong CEO says
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[2026-01-06 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his younger son have been remanded until January 09 by the Wattala Magistrate yesterday (05), after they were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) over the alleged misuse of a Sathosa vehicle.
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[2026-01-06 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The world has undeniably become more violent and disorderly. Indeed, the number of armed conflicts is now at its highest since the end of World War II. We saw 2025 as the year where countries showcased their willingness to exploit economic linkages and supply-chain vulnerabilities as instruments of coercion and geopolitical leverage.
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[2026-01-06 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that, within the prevailing financial constraints, budgetary allocations for 2026 have been made by identifying National priorities and emphasised that it is the responsibility of all Ministry Secretaries and public officials to utilise these funds with maximum efficiency for the benefit of the people.
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[2026-01-06 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Under its ‘Rebuild Together’ initiative, a national effort launched following Cyclone Ditwah to aid recovery and reduce future disaster risks, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has stepped forward to strengthen the country’s disaster preparedness and risk management capabilities by funding the complete revamp of the RiskInfo Spatial Data Portal managed by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
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[2026-01-06 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank has partnered with the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development to introduce a digital ticketing solution for Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses, in line with the Government’s drive to adopt innovative digital solutions, with guidance from the Ministry of Digital Economy.
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[2026-01-06 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: NDB Bank partnered with Kandy City Centre as the Official Banking Partner of Splash Shopping Fiesta 2025, the biggest shopping festival of the season, held from December 24-28.
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[2026-01-06 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: CBC Finance Ltd. recently inaugurated its 22nd branch at Galle Road, Panadura. As the only fully-owned subsidiary of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, CBC Finance marked this significant milestone on December 29.
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[2026-01-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank has further extended the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) from carrying on the business and activities of a Primary Dealer.
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[2026-01-06 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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[2026-01-06 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A further financial contribution of Rs. 3 million has been made to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, which was established to restore the livelihoods of people affected by Cyclone Ditwah and to rebuild the disaster-stricken country. The donation was jointly made by Herath Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd and Intermax (Pvt) Ltd.
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[2026-01-06 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US move calls into question China’s future financial commitments in Latin American country, potentially hurting Beijing’s regional strategy
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[2026-01-06 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A Frost & Sullivan report shows Baidu and Huawei far ahead in China’s GPU cloud market, reflecting the fast adoption of home-grown AI chips
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[2026-01-05 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Others also receive a HK$500 bonus to mark the fast food giant’s 50th anniversary in the city, alongside price increases on select menu items
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[2026-01-05 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Japan's Kiyomura Corp paid 510 million yen (roughly €2.8 million or $3.25 million) for a single bluefin tuna at auction in Tokyo on Monday, the highest price ever paid at the annual New Year auction that's now held at the Toyosu fish market.
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[2026-01-05 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Жители Германии привыкли откладывать значительную часть своих доходов, и это делает их все богаче. Финансовые активы немецких домохозяйств по предварительным оценкам недавно превысили отметку в 10 триллионов евро - то есть цифру с тринадцатью нулями, говорится в опубликованном исследовании немецкого финансового института DZ-Bank.
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[2026-01-05 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: When the woman's phone began to ring one morning in June, she did not know that the news she would receive would hurtle her and her teenage daughter into a "tunnel" of medical appointments, tests — and fear.
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[2026-01-05 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka has made a financial contribution of Rs. 10 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, which is being implemented to provide relief to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-05 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing aims to expand the nation’s entire rail network to about 180,000km as part of 2026-2030 infrastructure push, boosting connectivity nationwide
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[2026-01-05 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Gold and oil move in opposite directions as attack underscores gold’s haven value, fails to alter oil market’s supply glut
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[2026-01-05 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Safe-deposit boxes have been broken into again at a bank branch in the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, marking the third such case in recent days.
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[2026-01-05 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Washington’s moves to assert dominance in the western hemisphere could see tighter restrictions to curb Beijing’s growing footprint
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[2026-01-05 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Minister Johnston Fernando arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (05) following a police summons.
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[2026-01-05 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prabowo Subianto’s government has taken over 4 million hectares of plantations and mines since last January
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[2026-01-05 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has just witnessed the worst physical destruction and damage through a cyclonic storm—a natural disaster unparalleled in history. The estimated damage caused by the storm runs to several billions, ranging from $4–6 billion. Does Sri Lanka, which is just emerging from a severe financial crisis, possess adequate human and financial resources to rebuild the devastated nation, specifically its infrastructure and human capital?
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[2026-01-05 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Transport Manager of the Co-operative Wholesale Establishment, Indika Ratnamalala, was arrested yesterday (4) in connection with an investigation conducted by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department into the alleged criminal misappropriation of State property by using Sathosa vehicles and drivers for personal purposes during the time when Johnston Fernando was the Trade and Co-operatives Minister.
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[2026-01-05 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank) reaffirmed its commitment to national recovery and long-term resilience by extending its support to the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund, a national initiative established to strengthen recovery efforts and support the rebuilding of communities affected by recent challenges faced by the country.
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[2026-01-05 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank held a ceremonial event on January 1, to usher in the New Year at its Head Office, People’s Tower, where staff members formally commenced duties by pledging the Government Service Oath.
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[2026-01-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Coast Guard personnel arrested two suspects along with a large stock of illegally smuggled banned agrochemicals in Ranminithenna and Kirinda areas on Friday (2).
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[2026-01-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has extended the tenure of the Administrator appointed to Nation Lanka Finance PLC (NLFP) by a further six months, to ensure the uninterrupted continuation of the company’s resolution process.
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[2026-01-05 02:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Close of Sincere’s Sham Shui Po branch, a neighbourhood fixture for 30 years, leaves chain with only two remaining outlets
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[2026-01-04 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Immigration data shows 659,090 mainland visitors entered Hong Kong between New Year’s Eve and Saturday, accounting for 79 per cent of tourist arrivals
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[2026-01-04 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rush of posts on ordinary Americans’ financial fragility upends long-held views of prosperous US, prompts comparisons with Chinese situation
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[2026-01-04 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Sathosa Transport Manager Indika Ratnamalala has been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) in connection with the alleged misuse of a company-owned lorry involving Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando.
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[2026-01-04 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jointly designed customs rules could be used in pilot schemes to smooth the customs process for international business
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[2026-01-04 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Minister hails city’s role as global capital market for mainland Chinese tech firms, citing AI chipmaker Biren’s 82 per cent gains at debut
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[2026-01-04 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Das Wirtschaftsjahr 2025 war geprägt von Handelskonflikten, schwankendem Wachstum, hartnäckiger Inflation und steigender Staatsverschuldung in vielen Regionen. Keines dieser Probleme hat sich sich mit dem Jahreswechsel in Luft aufgelöst.
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[2026-01-04 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fieldwork along the borders of China and Thailand reveals how uneven controls allow fraud networks to thrive despite crackdowns
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[2026-01-04 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Declining returns on property are prompting China’s affluent to diversify their investments, including high-value insurance policies and gold
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[2026-01-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The company was aiming for approval in the second half of 2028, paving the way for a market launch in 2029
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[2026-01-04 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Snoopy’s enduring appeal continues to boost Peanuts’ brand now – it has more than 1,200 licensees around the world
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[2026-01-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Year of the Horse approaches, tourism operators are saddling up to capture enthusiasm for equestrian activity
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[2026-01-03 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tourism sector representatives underscore need to direct visitors from tourist hotspots to other parts of city
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[2026-01-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The structural shift in China’s labour market will make digital skills mandatory as new opportunities emerge and traditional work tapers off
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[2026-01-03 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 37-year-old 2014 US Open champion set for second Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open appearance following 2024 outing
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[2026-01-03 16:41 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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