Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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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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[2025-12-11 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The facility features a ‘factory-to-launch’ pipeline, expected to make it faster and cheaper to build low Earth orbit constellations
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[2025-12-10 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released the latest data on key financial ratios and economic indicators as of December 10, 2025.
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[2025-12-10 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Страны Европейского Союза намерены в ускоренном порядке согласовать решение о бессрочной заморозке российских государственных активов на территории ЕС на сумму до 210 млрд евро и не дать Венгрии помешать этому через право вето. Об этом пишет газета Financial Times в среду, 10 октября, со ссылкой на неназванных европейских чиновников.
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[2025-12-10 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Applications came from 1,700 winners of a November 23 ballot conducted by the Guangdong authorities, which drew 2,388 registrations
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[2025-12-10 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Stimulating economic growth while tackling the rising cost of living has been high on the agenda of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi since taking office in October.
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[2025-12-10 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The assessment is up from October’s forecast, with the fund citing government stimulus and lower tariffs as drivers
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[2025-12-10 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2025-12-10 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Google plans to launch smart glasses powered by artificial intelligence (AI) in 2026, after its previous high-profile attempt to enter the market ended in failure.
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[2025-12-10 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, 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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[2025-12-10 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: JD.com’s latest Hong Kong investment – a half stake in China Construction Bank Tower – will ease balance sheet pressure at Lai Sun
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[2025-12-10 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Vegetable sales at the Nuwara Eliya Economic Center have reportedly declined by approximately 50% due to reduced market demand.
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[2025-12-10 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Newsweek that Sri Lanka faces a pivotal moment after Cyclone Ditwah, and outlined a twin-track strategy of immediate relief and longer-term institutional reform to preserve the economy and protect vulnerable communities.
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[2025-12-10 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The country of 1.45 billion people is increasingly drawing the attention of AI power brokers as a market and a source of talent and data
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[2025-12-10 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trump holds a rambling campaign-style rally in Pennsylvania as his administration grapples with voter anxiety about the economy
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[2025-12-10 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Consumer price index rises by 0.7 per cent for the month, while factory-gate prices continue long decline
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[2025-12-10 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: European Union Chamber of Commerce in China urges companies to “eliminate single-source dependencies”
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[2025-12-10 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Market sentiment buoyed by China homebuyer loan support talk and Vanke debt progress
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[2025-12-10 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US champions AI as an autonomous agent, a content creator. China exports a vision of AI as a digital nervous system for the real economy
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[2025-12-10 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With China’s stock rally fading, markets are pinning their hopes on the Central Economic Work Conference for signs of clearer policy support
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[2025-12-10 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Southern province in Greater Bay Area has fallen short of national average since 2021, but new proposals pin hope on hi-tech industries
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[2025-12-10 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: HSBC Private Bank sets a target of 31,000 for the Hang Seng Index next year, representing a 22 per cent gain from Tuesday’s close
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[2025-12-10 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Regional Development Bank (RDB) has recorded an exceptional performance in the third quarter of 2025, marking a significant milestone in its 40-year journey as Sri Lanka’s premier state-owned development bank.
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[2025-12-10 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government has arranged a loan of US$ 30 million from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group to finance the implementation of the Secure, Affordable and Sustainable Energy for Sri Lanka Project.
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[2025-12-10 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The LKR slightly appreciated against the USD, closing at LKR 308.61/USD compared to LKR 308.66/USD seen previously. Overnight liquidity in the banking system expanded to LKR 101.4Mn from LKR 85.7Mn recorded on the previous day. The secondary market yield curve saw renewed buying interest, supported by foreign participation, which generated moderate trading volumes.
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[2025-12-10 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Bourse which took a sharp incline at the beginning of the session continued to move upward amid minor fluctuations. The ASPI advanced 439 points to close at 22,034, while the S&P SL20 edged up 77 points to end at 6,004. Top contributors to the ASPI were DOCK, CINS, COMB, SAMP and ACL.
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[2025-12-10 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC, the most trusted private bank in Sri Lanka, announced a new partnership with Future Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd, the authorised distributor for Ford in Sri Lanka.
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[2025-12-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank has been recognised as a People and Planet First Supporter, becoming the first Sri Lankan bank to receive this global designation.
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[2025-12-10 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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[2025-12-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: More than 60% of Asia and the Pacific’s population—about 2.7 billion people—has been lifted from extreme water insecurity over the past 12 years, but these hard-won gains are threatened by accelerating environmental decline and a major financing gap, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. The report published yesterday, finds that renewed political commitment, targeted investments, and governance reforms since 2013 have driven this progress.
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[2025-12-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, yesterday announced a landmark regulatory achievement: The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the UAE, has formally approved the authorisation of Binance’s global platform, Binance.com, under a comprehensive regulatory framework.
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[2025-12-10 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: It’s been an incredible ride for Poland's economy. Over the past two decades, the country has evolved from a postcommunist transition state to one of Europe's fastest-growing markets.
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[2025-12-09 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: At a recent summit, the economist said China has been a ‘benefactor’ by lowering the cost of technology for developing economies
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[2025-12-09 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japanese businesses in China are under pressure amid a diplomatic row over Taiwan, but they have dealt with political tensions for years
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[2025-12-09 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: European Union interior ministers on Monday advanced a sweeping overhaul of the bloc's migration system, agreeing to new rules on deportations, asylum processing and financial burden-sharing after years of political division.
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[2025-12-09 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) saw a strong rebound today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) climbing 439.46 points (2.04%) to close at 22,034.32, surpassing the 22,000-point mark.
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[2025-12-09 20:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong has been ranked the world’s No 4 financial hub in a new NYU Abu Dhabi index, but trails rivals on growth and innovation
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[2025-12-09 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2025-12-09 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Seven months into his chancellorship, Friedrich Merz traveled for his first official visit to Israel, a trip that lasted less than 24 hours. The visit drew intense scrutiny — particularly in Germany — over whether it would send the wrong signal amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza and escalating violence in the West Bank.
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[2025-12-09 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Retail investors oversubscribe crypto exchange operator’s offering despite China central bank’s tough stance on virtual assets
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[2025-12-09 18:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2025-12-09 18:58 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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[2025-12-09 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Transport chief Mable Chan sets sights on seamless airspace, linking manned and unmanned aviation to drive growth in burgeoning sector
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[2025-12-09 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Unveiling of benchmark tracking Hong Kong-listed tech firms comes amid a wave of property stock delistings
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[2025-12-09 09:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US soybean growers, who were hit hardest by tariff disputes, have voiced frustration that overdue funding falls well short of what they need
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[2025-12-09 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Hong Kong Investment Corporation has made good progress on fulfilling a mandate that goes beyond just generating financial returns
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[2025-12-09 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As advanced economies ramp up military expenditures, they have multiple goals - including a reduced reliance on China in defence supply chains
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[2025-12-09 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As part of the government’s expedited relief program to revive the economy impacted by the recent adverse weather conditions, a decision has been made to provide a financial grant of Rs. 200,000 to every affected industry.
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[2025-12-09 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Assetline Finance, the flagship company of the David Pieris Group’s financial services arm, has announced that subscriptions will open on December 9, 2025 for its inaugural issuance of listed, rated, unsecured, senior, redeemable debentures, targeting up to LKR 5 billion.
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