Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-12 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese business group warns of a ‘targeted and excessive’ campaign as Brussels raids one firm and launches fresh probe against another
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[2025-12-12 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: How much does an army of bots cost? A new study reveals how likes and clout are bought
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[2025-12-12 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Magistrate’s Court yesterday (11) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to re-issue open arrest warrants for former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran and Ajahn Gardiye Punchihewa, after both suspects failed to appear in court for proceedings related to an ongoing money laundering investigation.
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[2025-12-12 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong equity market offers platform for mainland Chinese AI firms seeking international investors amid intensifying domestic competition
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[2025-12-12 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing is lowering feed content and making related advancements that analysts say could reduce China’s foreign-soybean dependence dramatically within a decade
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[2025-12-12 13:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investors anticipate further easing on monetary, fiscal and property fronts after Beijing vowed to strengthen domestic market
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[2025-12-12 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investors should shift focus to AI-driven sectors with more rising stars, under-covered companies and pair-trading opportunities
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[2025-12-12 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: The Food and Drug Administration rarely uses its authority to pull dangerous medical devices off the market and is so poorly staffed that it’s sometimes unable to make sure companies are taking critical steps to protect patients during health emergencies, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office.
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[2025-12-12 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: White House justifies targeting ‘black-market oil’ as Russia expresses support for its ally, Nicolas Maduro
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[2025-12-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Japan on Tuesday issued its first high-level warning that a so-called ‘megaquake’ could follow the previous night’s 7.5-magnitude offshore tremor.
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[2025-12-12 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s economy has recovered following a period of obviously deep crisis and focus now must shift to accelerate GDP growth at the pace of over 7% and creating more and better jobs, Imad N. Fakhoury, Regional Director for IFC South Asia opined addressing an economic summit held in Colombo recently.
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[2025-12-12 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to support the ongoing Mahaweli Development Program, Sri Lanka’s largest multiuse water resources development initiative.
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[2025-12-12 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been ranked No 1 in the Business Today Top 40 for 2024–25, reaffirming its position as Sri Lanka’s best-performing bank and one of the country’s top five strongest corporate entities for the 17th consecutive year.
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[2025-12-12 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sampath Bank PLC has partnered with Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC, the legal entity behind PickMe, Sri Lanka’s leading technology platform facilitating mobility, delivery and experiences, to integrate Visa’s CyberSource internet Payment Gateway.
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[2025-12-12 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank has introduced a range of practical credit and debit card benefits designed to ease financial pressure while still giving families the chance to experience the season’s warmth.
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[2025-12-12 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Chennai branch marked its 30th anniversary recently, celebrating three decades of cross-border cooperation, trust, and shared economic progress between Sri Lanka and India.
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[2025-12-12 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC, a leading private bank in Sri Lanka, has been awarded the title of Strongest Bank in Sri Lanka for 2025 by TAB Global.
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[2025-12-12 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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[2025-12-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: World Bank data shows that by the end of 2024, Bangladesh’s total external debt stood at US$104.48 billion, up from US$ 73.55 billion in 2020. The calculation includes debts contracted by both the Government and the private sector.
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[2025-12-12 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Huawei held nearly 70 per cent of China’s foldable smartphone market in the first three quarters, according to research firm IDC
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[2025-12-12 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite Trump easing curbs, domestic chipmakers expected to remain central to Beijing’s tech ambitions
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[2025-12-12 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Positive sentiment marks a sharp rebound from last year, when fewer than one in five companies in an annual survey expressed optimism
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[2025-12-11 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of the RE-MSME PLUS loan scheme, consolidating existing credit programs for micro, small, and medium scale entrepreneurs and providing financial relief to those affected by recent disasters. The approval was granted based on the proposal submitted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who also serves as the Minister of Finance, Plan Implementation, and Economic Development.
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[2025-12-11 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to procure a fleet of vehicles to strengthen Sri Lanka’s primary health care system under a World Bank–funded project.
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[2025-12-11 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Following annual central economic work conference, leaders also pledge to stabilise property sector, fight deflation and curb cutthroat competition to counter risks
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[2025-12-11 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Exhibition of late artist’s work brings the second of mainland China’s ‘Three Musketeers’ of modern art to the city, alongside Wu Guanzhong
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[2025-12-11 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Former Bolivian President Luis Arce was arrested as part of a corruption investigation linked to his time as economy minister, officials said on Wednesday.
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[2025-12-11 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Apple is ramping up the fight for the Chinese market as rivals Huawei and Xiaomi pile on the pressure
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[2025-12-11 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s Ministry of Commerce says trip by Dutch chip firm’s management should be made ‘as soon as possible’ amid heated war of words
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[2025-12-11 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tech, talent and the Chinese system give Beijing unique advantages over other late-developing economies, top economist says
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[2025-12-11 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
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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[2025-12-11 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Ketika sambungan telepon seorang perempuan mulai berdering pada suatu pagi di bulan Juni, dia tidak tahu bahwa berita yang akan diterimanya akan membawa dia dan putrinya yang remaja ke dalam "terowongan” penuh pemeriksaan medis, tes, dan rasa was-was.
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[2025-12-11 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Finance Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma stated that Rs. 1,893 million has been received in financial assistance from domestic contributors, Sri Lankans living overseas, and various organisations, for the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ initiative launched to rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’.
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[2025-12-11 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has the opportunity to capture 90% of the global cinnamon market if the country can increase the production. Currently Sri Lanka is earning about USD 250 million for a year which can easily become USD 1 billion industry in five 10 years if plans are mooted properly, opined Chathura Abeyratne – Director/COO, Joint Agri Products Ceylon, at a conference held recently in Colombo.
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[2025-12-11 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo High Court yesterday ordered the release of former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and the unconditional acquittal and release of the other three accused in the Greek bond case, following the withdrawal of the charge sheet by the CIABOC (Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption).
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[2025-12-11 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As the floodwaters slowly recede across Sri Lanka, they reveal a level of destruction that words struggle to capture. Entire neighborhoods have been swept away. Houses that once sheltered families are now piles of rubble. Roads have vanished under mud and debris. Bridges have broken apart like toys. Lives have been overturned in a matter of hours.
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[2025-12-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank, one of Sri Lanka’s largest and most trusted state-owned banks, continues to lead the way in digital financial innovation and in supporting the nation’s transition toward a modern, cashless society.
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[2025-12-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC one of Sri Lanka’s premier private bank, has been awarded the Bracken Award as the ‘Bank of the Year Sri Lanka 2025’ by The Banker Magazine UK.
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[2025-12-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC was named Sri Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank at the Euromoney Transaction Banking Awards 2025, in recognition of the Bank’s strong performance and continued contribution to supporting Sri Lanka’s export and import sectors.
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[2025-12-11 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) has presented a comprehensive national reform package containing five strategic budget proposals aimed at accelerating Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, modernising public service delivery and positioning the country for strong performance in the World Bank Business Ready (B-READY) Index 2026 or the earliest forthcoming assessment cycle.
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[2025-12-11 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seeking to help our neighbourhood communities, Cargills Bank recently conducted a Beach Cleaning Programme at the Dehiwala Beach. The project brought together over 80 team members from various areas of the bank who volunteered their time to clean the shoreline. The initiative was a collaborative effort, organised in partnership with the Coastal Conservation Authority, the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) and the Dehiwala Municipal Council.
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[2025-12-11 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Health Ministry Secretary Dr. Anil Jasinghe on Tuesday said that financial assistance of Rs.53 million has been received from the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the rehabilitation of damaged hospitals resulting from the cyclone.
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[2025-12-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank) has partnered with the Women’s Blind Organisation of Sri Lanka in support of the International White Cane Day 2025, an event dedicated to recognising and empowering visually impaired women across the country.
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[2025-12-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Following a sharp uptick at the beginning of the session, the Colombo Bourse continued to move upward during the trading day with minor fluctuations.
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[2025-12-11 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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[2025-12-11 06:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Move falls short of Trump’s demands as debate over Fed independence intensifies and markets brace for global spillover effects
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[2025-12-11 02:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Overseas tour organisers for five-day festival say their groups include retirees, business travellers, horse owners and trainers
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[2025-12-11 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China Investment Corporation opened its third offshore office in London in December 2024, joining outposts in Hong Kong and New York
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[2025-12-11 00:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal has been released from the case linked to the 2012 Greek Bond purchase, subject to conditions.
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[2025-12-11 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City’s largest political party submits proposals to deputy financial secretary, says measures ‘should align with each resident’s needs‘
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