Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-03 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: December was the 10th consecutive month where new home transactions exceeded 1,500, the first time the trend was seen in more than 21 years
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[2026-01-03 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Government says lease renewal on Hong Kong side of collaborative tech hub with Shenzhen will be based on KPIs, but there will be ‘room for error’
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[2026-01-03 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New targets include a major expansion of renewable energy and more electricity funnelled to eastern regions
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[2026-01-03 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Architectural sector legislator urges better use of public funds, and has ideas on how to boost development of the Northern Metropolis and tourism
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[2026-01-03 02:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: फाइनेंस और इकोनॉमी की दुनिया की पड़ताल अविनाश द्विवेदी के साथ. अर्थव्यवस्था की हालत, मार्केट ट्रेंड्स से लेकर स्टार्टअप के सीक्रेट तक, हर एपिसोड में आपको मिलेंगे काम के आइडिया और एक्सपर्ट की राय, ताकि आप हमेशा आगे रहें.
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[2026-01-03 00:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While many have soured on globalisation, protectionism has also failed to guarantee people’s desire for affordability and financial security
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[2026-01-03 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Une partie de l'Iran est en proie à une contestation, partie dimanche 28 décembre 2025 de Téhéran et initialement liée à la vie chère, qui s'est depuis élargie à des revendications politiques.
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[2026-01-03 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While Tokyo’s corporate leaders stay home amid fallout from prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan, Beijing prepares to welcome South Korean president and top executives
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[2026-01-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Top Communist Party journal calls on officials to roll out a stronger policy package in one go, rather than following ‘piecemeal-style’ approach
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[2026-01-02 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Historical sci-fi action film earns HK$10.91 million in debut, the most for a Chinese film opening in city
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[2026-01-02 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Home favourite Coleman Wong will learn Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open first-round opponent when draw is made on Saturday
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[2026-01-02 20:41 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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[2026-01-02 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: World’s second-largest movie market sees domestic films capture nearly 80 per cent of sales, while Disney’s Zootopia sequel sets new high for imported titles
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[2026-01-02 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sector’s growth marks third consecutive month of reaching above 6 per cent year on year, but industry leader warns against calling it ‘recovery’
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[2026-01-02 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry leaders attribute rise to three-day holiday on mainland and strained Beijing-Tokyo ties drawing some to Hong Kong instead of Japan
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[2026-01-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Unless Beijing introduces more forceful policies, consumers could get locked into a mindset that is ‘nearly impossible to break’, scholars say
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[2026-01-02 16:03 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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[2026-01-02 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Changing metrics of competition are reshaping the international systems built around Western dominance, analysts say
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[2026-01-02 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city state’s economy grew 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, according to data from the trade ministry
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[2026-01-02 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investors expect Beijing’s ‘policy pivot’ to continue, with a focus on demand-side stimulus and stabilising the housing market, analyst says
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[2026-01-02 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: What began as a strategic exit for a Hong Kong conglomerate has devolved into a high-stakes stand-off between Washington and Beijing
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[2026-01-02 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Business SpaceX weighs June 2026 IPO at $1.5-trillion valuation – report Business [ANALYSIS] Why Globe Telecom is a buy Jan 2, 2026 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [Vantage Point] SEC’s float gambit: Shaking the stock market from deep slumber Dec 9, 2025 8:33 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Technology Anthropic plans an IPO as early as 2026 – report Dec 3,
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[2026-01-02 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deal value is expected to rise, with strategic transactions and overseas ambitions driving momentum
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[2026-01-02 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The more agile corporate-led strategy, which balances government leadership with market mechanics, could be a blueprint for managing other projects
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[2026-01-02 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah last month revealed the imperative need for a scientific early warning system for reliable climate prediction. Sri Lanka can no longer ignore the fact that climate-driven disasters are becoming more frequent, more destructive, and more unpredictable. Flash floods swallowed communities overnight, while landslides in the central highlands buried roads, homes, and entire families.
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[2026-01-02 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s construction sector recorded a strong expansion in November 2025, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Construction rising to 66.2, reflecting a notable improvement in overall industry activity, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
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[2026-01-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: According to motor-industry news sources dozens of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers face a do-or-die moment in 2026, according to analysts, amid weakening domestic demand that is expected to see perennial loss-making firms exit the world’s largest car market.
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[2026-01-02 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Consumer Price Index based headline inflation (year-on-year, Y-o-Y) remained unchanged at 2.1% in December 2025.
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[2026-01-02 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To protest Iran's dire economic situation, shopkeepers in the capital, Tehran, have kept their stores shuttered since last weekend. Large street protests have spread across the country in recent days.
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[2026-01-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) commenced the New Year with a formal observance held at its Head Office, bringing together customers, members of the Board of Directors, corporate and executive management, staff, and well-wishers.
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[2026-01-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pan Asia Bank marked the New Year with a moment of reflection, not on numbers alone, but on the deeper forces that shape progress over time. As the organisation looks ahead, leadership set a tone anchored in trust, responsibility, and the willingness to move forward with intention.
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[2026-01-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Savings Bank (NSB) ceremonially commenced work for the New Year 2026 yesterday at the Bank’s Head Office in Colombo, marking the occasion with a series of religious observances aimed at invoking blessings for the institution, its employees, and the nation.
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[2026-01-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Market participants embraced a calculated buying stance as the secondary market commenced its inaugural trading session for 2026, yesterday.
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[2026-01-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Yiwu, one of China’s biggest export hubs, was expected to take a hit from US tariffs. Instead, it has seen trade surge
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[2026-01-01 21:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The global economy has weathered a whirlwind of challenges in 2025, including sharp trade tensions, uneven yet moderate growth and rising concerns over elevated inflation and debt levels in many parts of the world.
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[2026-01-01 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chinese people will pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services will be exempt, as the world’s second-largest economy tries to boost birth rates.
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[2026-01-01 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: A wave of protests is sweeping across Iran, which is mired in a deep economic crisis marked by an unprecedented drop in the value of the rial and surging inflation.
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[2026-01-01 19:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While the underperformance of Chinese equities in the last financial quarter warrants scrutiny, overall gains are likely to continue in 2026
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[2026-01-01 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts see China’s EV edge enduring, citing overseas profits and supply chain strengths despite tariffs and Western protectionism
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[2026-01-01 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japan’s economy is likely to fall behind India’s this year, which analysts say would diminish Tokyo’s global influence
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[2026-01-01 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While broader consumption remains soft, demand for personalised itineraries and snow sports is growing, offering a boost to the holiday economy
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[2026-01-01 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese travellers drive leisure and business bookings as airline eyes long-term growth despite Russian airspace restrictions
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[2026-01-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The coming 10 years will see significant advances in cutting-edge sectors, reinforcing industrial dominance, according to new reports
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[2026-01-01 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city catapulted itself into the global top spot for initial public offerings in 2025, with another strong pipeline of listings expected this year
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[2026-01-01 07:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National People’s Power government has now succeeded in building up the treasury accounts, which had been maintained on bank overdrafts ranging from Rs. 200 billion to Rs. 800 billion for many years, to a strong Rs. 2.2 trillion, Deputy Minister of Economic Development U. D. Nishantha Jayaweera said.
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[2026-01-01 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has contributed Rs. 500 million to the Government’s “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-01 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Thieves used a large drill to break into a safe at a high street bank branch in western Germany and steal an estimated €30m (£26m; $35m) in cash and valuables, Police have said.
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[2026-01-01 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Post Global Financial Crisis (GFC 2009), the world experienced 10 years of continuous development. Inflation and federal rates that influenced borrowing costs and economic activity were at an all-time low, setting the stage for sustained prosperity.
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[2026-01-01 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Protests and strikes in Iran over inflation and currency devaluation have spread from the capital, Tehran, to several other cities on a third day of unrest.
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[2026-01-01 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Siyapatha Finance PLC, a leading licensed finance company and a fully-owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC, announced a landmark leadership transition.
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