Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-30 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Financial Services and Treasury Bureau says review of government’s procurement system and related disciplinary investigation is concluded
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[2025-12-30 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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[2025-12-30 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Local officials want to embed cutting-edge tech across society in coming five-year plan
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[2025-12-30 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: L'Iran souffre depuis des années d'une hyperinflation chronique. En décembre, les prix ont ainsi augmenté en moyenne de 52% sur un an, selon le Centre de statistiques d'Iran, un organisme officiel. Mais ce chiffre est loin de refléter avec fidélité les hausses observées spécifiquement sur les produits de première nécessité.
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[2025-12-30 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tung Chung site, originally designated for Private Subsidised Sale Flat Pilot Scheme, will be handed over to Housing Society, authorities say
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[2025-12-30 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Johan Fefrnando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando, has been arrested by the Police Financial Crimes Division in connection with alleged financial irregularities.
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[2025-12-30 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wang Yiming says Beijing must innovate from the ground up to create deterrents against foreign supply cuts, citing missed R&D spending target
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[2025-12-30 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some industries have indicated interest in settling in Hung Shui Kiu, such as makers of environmentally friendly concrete, official says
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[2025-12-30 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Some assessment results … differ from rankings and highly positive evaluations many other international organisations have given Hong Kong,’ Digital Policy Office says
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[2025-12-30 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A flurry of activity accompanied the official establishment of the island’s tariff and tax exemptions - but will the frenzy last?
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[2025-12-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New company to speed up work on 23-hectare park under Northern Metropolis project wins praise as ‘one-stop service centre’
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[2025-12-30 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The government was optimistic in achieving the export target of USD 18 billion set in 2025 and creating a USD 300 billion economy by 2030, Thilaka Jayasundara, Secretary to the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneur development opined. She said against many challenges they were able to increase the export revenue by 8% this year and due to the disaster they expect a drop in about USD 100-200 million export revenue.
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[2025-12-30 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath has requested China to consider installing EV charging points for electric vehicles across the country as a grant as Sri Lanka is inclined to import electric vehicles in large quantities from the global vehicle market, including China.
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[2025-12-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Blue Ocean Group of Companies has reinforced investor confidence and regulatory credibility by securing Board of Investment (BOI) approval for three premium luxury residential developments located in some of Colombo’s most prestigious addresses. The combined investment for these projects exceeds USD 16 million, underscoring the Group’s strong financial standing, governance standards, and long-term commitment to Sri Lanka’s real estate sector.
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[2025-12-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Homegrown finance company Siyapatha Finance PLC recently opened its 61st branch in Nikaweratiya, progressing a step further with the Company’s broader expansion efforts of bringing holistic financial solutions to all communities across Sri Lanka.
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[2025-12-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: United Motors Lanka PLC has made a financial contribution of Rs. 10 million to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, which was established to support the restoration of livelihoods and the reconstruction of the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2025-12-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As the holiday and year end travel season approaches, the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) highlights the convenience and security of its Multi-Currency Travel Card (MCTC), designed to make international travel seamless for Sri Lankans.
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[2025-12-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a strategic partnership with Colonial Motors (Ceylon) Limited, the authorised agent for Mazda in Sri Lanka, to facilitate the purchase of Mazda vehicles through the Bank’s leasing solutions.
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[2025-12-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank has partnered with Singhe Hospitals PLC to provide exclusive, islandwide healthcare benefits for DFCC ‘Garusaru’ Senior Citizen Savings Account holders, strengthening its commitment to supporting the wellbeing, dignity and everyday needs of Sri Lanka’s senior community.
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[2025-12-30 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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[2025-12-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a significant gesture of national solidarity, SITC Campus CEO Cader Rahmathulla has contributed Rs. 1,000,000.00 to the Government’s ‘Rebuild Sri Lanka’ Fund, supporting relief and recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The cheque was personally handed over by the CEO to Dr. NandikaSanathKumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat, underscoring a hands-on commitment to national responsibility and leadership through action.
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[2025-12-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Financial Intelligence Unit of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka states that it will impose administrative penalties on institutions that fail to comply with the provisions of the Financial Transactions Reporting Act, No. 6 of 2006, in accordance with the powers conferred by Sections 19 (1) and 19 (2) of the said Act.
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[2025-12-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo market opened with a sharp upward movement and subsequently traded within a narrow range for most of the day, marked by minor fluctuations. A total of 91 counters made positive contributions to the ASPI, while most counters recorded negative movements, resulting in mixed signals across the indices.
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[2025-12-30 04:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Anger over Iran’s worsening economic situation pushes people onto the streets in Tehran and other cities
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[2025-12-30 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Members of drug organization burn cars in 20 states, airlines cancel flights
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[2025-12-30 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trade surplus growth has not been matched in foreign exchange reserves – a gap analysts said can be explained by private sector outflows
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[2025-12-29 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The EU should secure its future through fair contributions to Nato and a lucrative transatlantic defence market, not conflict with Moscow
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[2025-12-29 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Leading banks from Southeast Asia and the Middle East are taking part in the programme, underscoring the city’s push as an offshore yuan hub
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[2025-12-29 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Event at Chater Road pedestrian zone will feature music and light shows instead of fireworks following deadly Tai Po inferno
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[2025-12-29 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Growth follows year-on-year increases of 17.5 per cent in October and 16.1 per cent in September
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[2025-12-29 19:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Development Bureau says Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company will be fully operational by mid-2026, land tender with incentives to run for six months
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[2025-12-29 18:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But bar industry leader reports 10 per cent rise in local business due to festive mood and surge in visitors from Europe and the US
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[2025-12-29 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts warn that conflict, power shortages and resource extraction under military rule are pushing Myanmar’s economy further into reverse
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[2025-12-29 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sentiment swings between concerns over a weakening growth outlook and bets that Beijing will step up policy easing to prop up the economy
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[2025-12-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rich hubs, including Ningbo and Suzhou, are hitting regulatory roadblocks as the central government prioritises fiscal discipline over infrastructure-led growth
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[2025-12-29 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Co-founder and vice-chairman Lin Bin plans to offload no more than US$500 million in any 12-month period starting in December 2026
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[2025-12-29 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Attractive discounts, easing mortgage costs and policy support drive the market’s shift towards flats that cost below US$1.3 million
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[2025-12-29 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s latest Weekly Economic Indicators released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) point to steady improvements in key macroeconomic fundamentals, supported by stronger external sector inflows, moderating inflation, and continued fiscal consolidation, despite lingering global and domestic challenges.
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[2025-12-29 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Media Spokesperson of the “MSME Chamber of Sri Lanka” Susantha Liyanarachchi said that they are requesting the government to provide financial facilities at low interest rates to make new investments and to empower small and medium scale entrepreneurs who were devastated by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2025-12-29 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, Shobini Gunasekera, was invited to speak at the XI Moscow International Financial and Economic Forum held in November 2025, under the theme “Building Bridges: Partnership without Borders”. She presented a conceptual framework of 7n key vectors that define contemporary international relations and facilitate dialogue among States.
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[2025-12-29 03:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: В преддверии Нового года профсоюз полицейских Германии (GdP) предупреждает об опасностях, связанных с фейерверками. "Люди все чаще проявляют безрассудство и злоупотребляют разрешенными средствами, такими как петарды и ракеты", - заявил глава GdP Йохен Копельке (Jochen Kopelke) информационному агентству dpa в воскресенье, 28 декабря. Профсоюз полицейских призвал к ужесточению ограничений на использование фейерверков и созданию охраняемых зон в городах.
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[2025-12-29 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: National fiscal work conference ends in Beijing with pledge to spur domestic market
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[2025-12-28 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Paul Chan says Hong Kong will align with national development strategies, focusing on three growth engines: finance, innovation and technology, and trade
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[2025-12-28 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A ‘green channel’ and ‘white list’ system will allow samples and data to cross between innovation hubs in Lok Ma Chau and Shenzhen
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[2025-12-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Strict flight rules and economic headwinds are forcing scrutiny-wary tycoons to rebase aircraft in places such as Singapore or downgrade to commercial cabins
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[2025-12-28 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the country mourns the loss of Queen Mother Sirikit amid political chaos and a sluggish economy, Lisa’s global reign lights up Thai public
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[2025-12-28 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Seventh-generation winemaker Erwan Faiveley encourages city to up logistical and storage services during first post-Covid fact-finding trip
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[2025-12-28 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: By the end of last month, China had nearly 80 C-REITs, raising a total of over US$28.3 billion, according to Cushman & Wakefield
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[2025-12-28 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Grappling with expiring cash subsidies and tax incentives, China’s car market is forecast to see deliveries slump next year
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[2025-12-28 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Europe is Dreame’s largest market for robotic vacuum cleaners, with more than half of its revenue there generated by premium products
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