[2025-12-19 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cargills Bank Credit Cards: Tapit into unbeatable festive savings - DailyNews

Snippet: Cargills Bank is celebrating the season by offering its Credit Cardholders a spectacular blend of convenience and value, powered by its advanced card suite which now includes the revolutionary Tapit Sticker Card.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917707/cargills-bank-credit-cards-tapit-into-unbeatable-festive-savings/

[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 18.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917795/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-18-12-2025/

[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A well thought out move - DailyNews

Snippet: The decision taken by the Government to provide financial assistance to all businesses affected by cyclone Ditwah, is indeed a well thought out move. Many businesses suffered destruction and damage resulting from the rampaging cyclone that hit South Asia. The decision in this regard has been communicated to all banks and eligible business owners are required to formally request the relief from their respective banks.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/editorial/917866/a-well-thought-out-move-4/

[2025-12-19 02:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ABS-CBN settles money dispute with TV5, signs deal with Villar’s ALLTV

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/abs-cbn-settles-financial-dispute-tv5-signs-deal-manny-villar-alltv/

[2025-12-19 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China confirms issuing of first general licences for rare earth exports

Snippet: Beijing says it is now granting longer permits giving foreign companies easier access to vital minerals, but many details remain unclear

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3336916/china-confirms-issuing-first-general-licences-rare-earth-exports

[2025-12-19 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Discriminatory and egregious: China blasts EU’s subsidy crackdown

Snippet: Commerce authorities vow to defend firms such as Nuctech and CRRC, while Beijing continues talks with Brussels over EV tariffs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3336941/china-slams-eu-subsidy-probes-egregious-and-discriminatory

[2025-12-19 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Russia's frozen assets — everything you need to know

Snippet: Frozen assets are financial funds or property that the owner cannot access or use for any transaction or transfer because of restrictions imposed by a government — or bloc such as the European Union.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/russias-frozen-assets-everything-you-need-to-know/a-75180873

[2025-12-19 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Qube takes six floors at Two IFC as falling rents lure financial giants

Snippet: Qube’s expansion mirrors a broader trend among financial firms taking advantage of softer rents to move into higher-grade offices

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/article/3336957/hedge-fund-qube-leases-six-floors-two-ifc-one-centrals-largest-deals-decade

[2025-12-18 23:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Palace Museum says Egyptian exhibition will be most profitable show yet

Snippet: About 700,000 people expected to visit display over nine-month run, director Louis Ng says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3336955/hong-kong-palace-museum-says-egyptian-exhibition-will-be-most-profitable-show-yet

[2025-12-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China jails antimony smugglers in tough stance on critical minerals

Snippet: Dozens convicted of illegally shipping 166 tonnes of the strategic material, marking a major enforcement of Beijing’s export controls

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3336917/china-jails-smugglers-weapon-metal-antimony-taking-tough-stance-critical-minerals

[2025-12-18 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKEX proposes slashing board lot variations to boost liquidity

Snippet: The moves will remove the entry barrier for retail investors and prepare the city’s exchange for a single board lot unit structure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3336940/hkex-proposes-slashing-board-lot-variations-boost-liquidity-enhance-market-efficiency

[2025-12-18 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Why Germany's auto capitals face financial crisis

Snippet: Their worldwide exports transformed them into some of the most prosperous regions in Europe, but now Germany's auto capitals are veering toward harder times.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/why-germanys-auto-capitals-face-financial-crisis/a-75163370

[2025-12-18 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Hainan launches separate customs regime allowing tariff-free imports

Snippet: Most goods can enter Hainan with zero import duties under the new system, as China looks to turn the island into a strategic buffer zone

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3336928/chinas-hainan-launches-separate-customs-regime-allowing-tariff-free-imports

[2025-12-18 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese brokerage CICC unveils merger details with Dongxing, Cinda

Snippet: The three-way merger will create China’s fourth-largest investment bank with assets of US$128 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3336915/chinese-brokerage-cicc-announces-share-swap-merger-details-dongxing-and-cinda

[2025-12-18 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to become Asia’s leading aircraft recycling hub, John Lee vows

Snippet: City leader says opening of Aircraft Engineering Training Centre is ‘major step’, adds hub will create ‘better-paid and high-skill jobs’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3336929/hong-kong-become-asias-leading-aircraft-recycling-hub-john-lee-vows

[2025-12-18 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Enjoy GoTyme Bank's free InstaPay transfers and convenient remittance features this holiday season

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/gotyme-bank-free-transfers-holiday-rewards-2025/

[2025-12-18 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Macroscope | Fears of an AI bubble in Asian stock markets are misplaced

Snippet: The concentration risk so prevalent elsewhere is mitigated in Asia by a diverse equity landscape and the unique strengths in China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3336850/fears-ai-bubble-asian-stock-markets-are-misplaced

[2025-12-18 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: News kompakt: Trump gibt Biden Schuld für hohe US-Inflation

Snippet: Präsident Donald Trump hat seinen demokratischen Vorgänger Joe Biden für die hohen Verbraucherpreise in den USA verantwortlich gemacht. Er habe vor elf Monaten ein Chaos übernommen und er bringe es in Ordnung, sagte Trump im Weißen Haus in einer Rede an die Nation. Zugleich kündigte der Republikaner für knapp 1,5 Millionen Militärangehörige eine Sonderzahlung an.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/usa-trump-venezuela-angriff-russland-eingefrorenes-staatsvermoegen-erasmus-rosa-von-praunheim/a-75211346

[2025-12-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As trade deficit mounts, is EU selling what China wants to buy?

Snippet: Traditional European exports like cars are losing their appeal, while restrictions crimp sales of sought-after lithography machines

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3336897/trade-deficit-mounts-eu-offering-china-what-it-wants-buy

[2025-12-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Holiday rush: Hong Kong IPO market sparkles with busiest December in years

Snippet: From biotech to AI, December’s listings – including at least 15 down the stretch – crown the city’s revival in equity fundraising

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336881/holiday-rush-hong-kong-ipo-market-sparkles-busiest-december-years

[2025-12-18 17:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Rupee's slip testing Modi's grip on India's economy - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/rupees-slip-testing-modis-grip-on-indias-economy/

[2025-12-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: India’s central bank governor cheers ‘goldilocks’ economy

Snippet: PublishedDecember 18 2025

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/c8810266-00f2-4ae6-91ea-a33cb25b22a3

[2025-12-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s youth-unemployment rate eases to 16.9% as graduates settle for less

Snippet: Job market remains plagued by a mismatch between skills and vacancies, pushing more graduates towards blue-collar jobs or gig work

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3336857/chinas-jobless-rate-young-people-eases-169-graduates-settle-less

[2025-12-18 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Who is 'Madame Alam'? Get to know the newest face of secure and confident banking

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/video-gotyme-bank-madame-alam-security-web-series/

[2025-12-18 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks tread water as tech giants stumble on AI bubble jitters

Snippet: Hang Seng Tech Index slides after US equities slump, while investors await inflation report

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336845/hong-kong-stocks-resume-decline-tech-giants-stumble-ai-bubble-jitters

[2025-12-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Battle for China’s durian market gets even juicier as Laos enters the fray

Snippet: Laos could present a real challenge to other players in China’s vast durian market due to its low costs and logistical advantages

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3336771/laos-cleared-export-fresh-durians-china-malaysia-thailand-face-new-rival

[2025-12-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Elior Group begins training workers for Hong Kong aircraft disassembly industry

Snippet: Company leaders optimistic firm can secure land for operations by third quarter of 2026, but call for tax breaks to boost nascent industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3336799/elior-group-begins-training-technicians-hong-kongs-aircraft-disassembly-industry

[2025-12-18 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Show Putin Ukraine has financial support, Zelenskyy urges EU

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/show-putin-ukraine-has-financial-support-zelenskyy-urges-eu/video-75210106

[2025-12-18 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Long road after Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government’s efforts to rebuild the nation after its worst ever natural disaster continued last week amidst the continued influx of financial assistance from varied sources. This is while the opposition Sri Lanka Freedom party (SLFP) and former Speaker Asoka Ranwala were also in the limelight.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/features/917129/long-road-after-ditwah/

[2025-12-18 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Waters Edge posts Rs 200 Mn profit, 102% growth in 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: During the period from May to November 2025, Waters Edge has achieved stable and robust growth in profitability compared to the corresponding period in 2024. The statement notes that this monthly performance is a result of the proper implementation of business plans and the optimal utilization of market opportunities. Notably, the 264% increase in profitability from June to November 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 is highlighted as a factor reflecting the economic strength and administrative efficiency of

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/917001/waters-edge-posts-rs-200-mn-profit-102-growth-in-2025/

[2025-12-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ComBank partners Overseas Realty to offer exclusive home loan packages for Mireka Seascape buyers - DailyNews

Snippet: Continuing its role as Sri Lanka’s market leader in home loans and a bank that understands customers’ aspirations of homeownership, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC, to provide tailor-made home loan facilities for buyers of condominium units at Mireka Seascape, the company’s latest development.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/916939/combank-partners-overseas-realty-to-offer-exclusive-home-loan-packages-for-mireka-seascape-buyers/

[2025-12-18 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: National Savings Bank opens ‘The Premier’ an exclusive premier banking experience - DailyNews

Snippet: The National Savings Bank announced the opening of ‘The Premier’, an exclusive premier banking branch created to offer an elevated and personalized banking experience to its valued Premier customers.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/916926/national-savings-bank-opens-the-premier-an-exclusive-premier-banking-experience/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 17.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/916994/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-17-12-2025/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Elderly allowance for Dec. today - DailyNews

Snippet: The government has announced that the elderly allowance for the month of December this year will be credited to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries today (18).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/917035/elderly-allowance-for-dec-today/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Multiple Financial contributions to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: Financial contributions from local and international institutions and philanthropists continue to be received daily by the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917261/multiple-financial-contributions-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rapid financial relief for disaster-affected businesses: Loan repayment periods extended - DailyNews

Snippet: To support the rapid recovery of industries and businesses affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development held a special meeting yesterday (17) with senior officials from all banks, credit division representatives, officials from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, and the Development Division of the Ministry of Finance.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917300/rapid-financial-relief-for-disaster-affected-businesses-loan-repayment-periods-extended/

[2025-12-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘A risk’: wealthy Chinese appear to shun Trump’s ‘gold card’ immigration scheme

Snippet: Initial excitement fizzles amid limited benefits and security concerns, immigration agents say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3336795/wealthy-chinese-appear-shun-trumps-gold-card-immigration-programme

[2025-12-18 01:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Warner Bros rejects ‘inferior’ Paramount bid, backs Netflix merger

Snippet: Warner Bros rebuffs Paramount’s hostile takeover, citing financial risks and backing Netflix merger as superior, stable, and shareholder-friendly

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3336819/warner-bros-rejects-paramounts-inferior-us108-billion-bid-backs-netflix-deal

[2025-12-18 01:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AMD chief Lisa Su commits to ‘deeper’ China investments after MIIT meeting

Snippet: In Beijing on Wednesday, Su exchanged views with MIIT director on ‘strengthening cooperation’ in the digital economy and AI sectors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3336818/amd-chief-lisa-su-commits-deeper-china-investments-meeting-industry-minister

[2025-12-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: No ‘lowest-price’ requirement: China warns platforms on monopolistic tactics

Snippet: Regulators tell platforms that demanding the ‘lowest price’ from vendors may not be permitted under new draft guidelines

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3336794/china-warns-platforms-monopolistic-tactics-such-lowest-price-requirement

[2025-12-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China bets big on copper processing, but ‘weaponisation’ risks are low: analysts

Snippet: Beijing views copper as critical for EVs and AI, but a reliance on imported ore limits China’s ability to use the strategic metal as leverage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3336765/china-bets-big-copper-weaponisation-risks-low-unlike-rare-earths-analysts

[2025-12-17 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Not lovin’ it: Chinese fume at McDonald’s prices, costlier ‘poor man’s meal’

Snippet: Fast-food giant increases menu items by 0.5 to 1 yuan, testing pricing power in a deflationary market where per-capita dining spending has been plunging

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3336762/not-lovin-it-chinese-fume-mcdonalds-raised-prices-costlier-poor-mans-meal

[2025-12-17 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump’s approval rating drops to 39% amid economic concerns: US poll finds - DailyNews

Snippet: President Donald Trump’s approval rating slipped in recent days to nearly its lowest level of his current term as voters from his Republican Party soured on his handling of the economy, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/breaking-news/916813/trumps-approval-rating-drops-to-39-amid-economic-concerns-us-poll-finds/

[2025-12-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Policy body urges China to confront economic challenges, confident of recovery

Snippet: Official cites headwinds from imbalances between supply and demand, but says outlook is bright

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3336756/policy-body-urges-china-confront-economic-challenges-confident-demand-recovery

[2025-12-17 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Fitch пригрозило понизить рейтинг Euroclear из-за активов РФ

Snippet: Американское рейтинговое агентство Fitch Ratings поместило долгосрочные рейтинги дефолта Euroclear Bank и Euroclear Holding на уровне AA в список на пересмотр с негативным прогнозом. Аналогичное решение принято в отношении рейтингов устойчивости, краткосрочных рейтингов и долговых обязательств компаний группы, следует из сообщения Fitch Ratings, обнародованного во вторник, 16 декабря.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/fitch-prigrozilo-ponizit-rejting-euroclear-izza-aktivov-rf/a-75193888

[2025-12-17 14:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong launches consultation for 2026 budget focusing on economic growth

Snippet: Finance chief says he will engage with public and ‘draw on collective wisdom’ while making sure coming budget aligns with five-year plan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3336703/hong-kong-launches-consultation-2026-budget-focusing-economic-growth

[2025-12-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Invest in people’: how a new slogan signals a pivot in China’s economic policy

Snippet: Beijing is expected to strengthen investment in welfare, pensions, education and other public services to unleash domestic demand, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3336651/chinas-new-invest-people-slogan-heralds-rethink-economic-strategy

[2025-12-17 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Hard to go back’: frustrated with South Korea, men seek work, love in Japan

Snippet: South Korea’s tough job market and marriage expectations have prompted many to settle down in the neighbouring country

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3336696/frustrated-south-korea-more-men-seek-work-life-balance-and-love-japan

[2025-12-17 12:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HashKey shares debut flat in Hong Kong amid bitcoin bear market

Snippet: The firm, one of 11 licensed virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong, raised US$206 million in the city’s first crypto-native IPO

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3336692/hashkeys-lukewarm-debut-tests-hong-kongs-ambitions-digital-asset-hub

[2025-12-17 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: MetaX stock soars 700% in Shanghai debut as traders snap up Chinese GPU maker

Snippet: MetaX closes at 829.90 yuan on Wednesday, from its IPO price of 104.66 yuan, after gaining as much as 755 per cent in intraday trading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336690/metax-soars-frenzied-debut-traders-snap-second-chinese-gpu-maker-go-public