How AI, delivery drones helped China cut logistics costs to a new low
Beijing brings per unit costs to lowest level on record – though outlays still remain well above levels in most developed economies
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Vendors upbeat despite rent rises as crowds flock to Lunar New Year fair
From flowers to fai chun, crowds return in force to Victoria Park on the fair’s opening day as the Year of the Horse approaches
· Lo Hoi-ying
Hong Kong fugitive’s father guilty of trying to cash out her insurance policy
Kwok Yin-sang tried to deal with financial assets of US-based Anna Kwok, despite knowing daughter is wanted activist with HK$1 million bounty
· Brian Wong
China lets yuan rise to strongest level in years as de-dollarisation trend grows
China’s central bank sets the yuan’s midpoint rate at its strongest level since mid-2023, as jitters over the US dollar buoy the Chinese currency
· Sylvia Ma
FT: Зеленский 24 февраля объявит о выборах и референдуме
Президент Украины Владимир Зеленский намерен объявить о плане проведения президентских выборов и референдума по вопросу мирного соглашения с Россией, сообщила газета Financial Times в среду, 11 февраля, со ссылкой на украинских и европейских чиновников.
· Отдел новостей DW
Time on happy hour as French wine and spirit sales sour in mainland China, US
French alcohol exports to mainland China and the US dropped by 19.5 and 21 per cent in 2025 as tariffs stifled global trade
· Xiaofei Xu
ADB’s new Country Director meets PM - DailyNews
Shannon Cowlin, the newly appointed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Sri Lanka, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday (February 10) to discuss strengthening the long-standing partnership between the bank and the nation.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Canal road development project launched in Malabe to ease traffic - DailyNews
Work on developing two canal bank roads linking Chandrika Kumaratunga Mawatha and the Arangala Bridge in Malabe commenced yesterday (10), aiming to improve traffic safety and reduce congestion in the Kaduwela area.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
China’s consumer price growth cools as inflation outlook remains unclear
Consumer price index rose for a fourth straight month in January, though the increase fell short of market expectations
· Xinyi Wu
Green gambit sees China turn old oil pipeline into new carbon highway
Successful 27km trial unlocks vast carbon dioxide transport potential, bridging geographical gaps to accelerate a process seen as vital to large-scale decarbonisation
· Carol Yang
Japan’s wage squeeze undermines Takaichi’s ‘trickle down’ plans
Fresh labour ministry figures show the cost of living crisis is deepening, as inflation continues to outpace salary increases for workers
· Julian Ryall
Emotional economy boom: China ‘love-brained’ youth seek strangers’ ire for guidance
People obsessed with love pay for tongue-lashing from self-styled influencers; some consider growing trend a form of ‘public humiliation’
· Zoey Zhang
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US seeks fair China competition, looks to realign Latin America ties
Scott Bessent says Washington wants to reduce security risks without decoupling from Beijing as it steps up engagement across Latin America
· Igor Patrick
Ship and boatbuilding market to reach nearly USD 580 Bn by 2035 - DailyNews
The 9th edition of the Boat & Marine Show organized collectively by the Chamber of Marine Industries of Sri Lanka (CMISL), Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development was held successfully from January 30 to February 1 2026 at Port City, Colombo which showcased the…
· Gayan Abeykoon
State Institutions to connect to National Cyber Security Operations Centre soon - DailyNews
A special discussion on the implementing the Cabinet decision to connect critical government institutions to the National Cyber Security Operations Centre (NCSOC) was held on 10 February 2026 at the Old Parliament Building in Colombo. Organised jointly by Sri Lanka CERT and the Digital Economy Ministry, this session…
· Gayan Abeykoon
HIP welcomes over 2,000 Thai cruise passengers - DailyNews
2,100 Thai cruise passengers arrived at Hambantota International Port (HIP) this week aboard the MV Celebrity Millennium. The call points to the emergence of Thailand as a promising new market for Sri Lanka’s cruise tourism.
· Gayan Abeykoon
HNB Platinum Sponsor for APB 36th Anniversary - DailyNews
HNB PLC has joined as the Platinum Sponsor for the 36th Anniversary Convention of the Association of Professional Bankers (APB) Sri Lanka, highlighting its role at the forefront of the country’s financial services sector.
· Gayan Abeykoon
NDB renews membership with Parenthood Global Association - DailyNews
NDB Bank has renewed its membership with the Parenthood Global Association for the second consecutive year, reaffirming its strong commitment to fostering a workplace culture that supports, empowers and understands the needs of working parents.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Seylan Bank elevates customer convenience with expansive portfolio of digital and self-service options - DailyNews
Seylan Bank continues its commitment to offer an expansive portfolio of 24/7 mobile, self-service and everyday banking solutions, building on the Bank’s longstanding legacy of exceptional customer convenience and its reception of Euromoney’s 2025 Best Bank for Customer Experience Award.
· Gayan Abeykoon
People’s Bank conducts ‘People’s Remittance Vaasi Kotiyai 2025 – Send and Win Bangkok Tours’ campaign - DailyNews
People’s Bank recently conducted the weekly draws of its ‘People’s Remittance ‘Vaasi Kotiyai 2025 – Send and Win Bangkok Tours’ campaign, selecting four winners for the period from December 3 to December December 31, 2025. The ceremony was held at the Overseas Customer Services (OCS) premises in Colombo 10.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 10.02.2026 ) - DailyNews
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· Gayan Abeykoon
Work for West Bank Palestinians increasingly restricted
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Indonesia telco chief warns of digital colonisation, backs China open-source AI
Indonesian executives stress that localisation and sovereignty are key to AI adoption in the fast-growing Southeast Asian market
· Vincent Chow
Hollywood stars to headline Hong Kong’s first Comic Con
Mads Mikkelsen, Giancarlo Esposito and Christopher Lloyd lined up for Hong Kong Comic Con 2026 to be held from May 29 to 31
· Wynna Wong
‘Brilliant’ retail and dining revenue gives Hong Kong’s Ngong Ping 360 boost
Operator will introduce cable car night rides for the first time to headline its 20th anniversary celebrations
· Wynna Wong
Israel’s ‘de facto sovereignty’ of West Bank condemned as illegal annexation
Ministers admit new land rules aim to block a Palestinian state, a move the UN and Arab nations slam as a grave violation of international law
· Associated Press
Indonesia’s economy tipped to gain from deeper mainland China, Hong Kong ties
Increased investments and lessons learned from improving capital markets could help Indonesia as it ‘opens shop’, insiders and observers say
· Kolette Lim
Indonesia turns to digital finance to reach unbanked population
With millions still lacking access to banking services, Indonesia is drawing on regional lessons and forging international partnerships
· Ralph Jennings
Indonesia eyes China partners to build ‘better than the EU standard’
Sovereign wealth fund Danantara targets waste-to-energy, smart grids, and data centres, leveraging a global tech leader for green and infrastructure growth
· Kandy Wong
China’s property woes likely to hurt some Hong Kong banks’ 2025 earnings: Citi
Bank of China (Hong Kong) and Bank of East Asia could be affected the most as they have the highest exposure to China’s property sector
· Cao Li
Israel ban on Palestinian workers spurs ‘starvation and desperation’ in West Bank
Desperation grows as Israel refuses to reinstate work permits, leaving thousands of Palestinians without income and forcing families into deep debt
· Associated Press
China lifts veil on secretive underwater combat vehicle at Saudi defence show
Shipbuilding giant showcases new surface-to-subsurface wet submersible as Beijing eyes buyers in large Middle Eastern market
· Amber Wang
EU ‘mega tariff’: French minister urges caution amid calls for 30% China duty
Finance minister distances himself from French government agency’s proposal for blanket EU tariffs on China to stop ‘destruction’ of local industry
· Xiaofei Xu
China keen to realise ambitions for digital currency amid slow uptake
Despite record transactions last year, most users prefer alternatives – while Beijing likely to maintain gradual expansion, analysts say
· Ji Siqi
Hong Kong stepping up as global arbitration hub, deputy justice secretary says
Horace Cheung also confident of city’s investment prospects, while the Indonesian Law Policy Strategy Agency’s Andry Indrady cites Singapore’s strengths
· Connor Mycroft
Amankah Emas milik Jerman yang Tersimpan di AS?
Di ruang bawah tanah bank sentral Amerika Serikat (AS), Federal Reserve (Fed) di New York, tersimpan berton-ton cadangan emas milik Jerman. Apakah aset ini aman dari campur tangan pemerintah AS di bawah pemerintahan Presiden Donald Trump?
· Astrid Prange de Oliveira
China slashes wait times for loss-making tech firms seeking refinancing, fundraising
Three of China’s stock exchanges have relaxed fundraising time thresholds on listed tech companies as Beijing pushes for self-reliance
· Julie Zhang
China’s cruise industry passes major milestone as Beijing eyes travel boom
As domestic liner handles 1 millionth passenger, Beijing says it aims to turn yachts and cruise ships into major new consumption drivers
· Carol Yang
‘My doll is like my child’: China Gen Z’s craze for cotton kids sparks debate
So-called doll mummies create mainland market worth US$1.4 billion; say toy companions of ‘emotional support’; even ‘smell’ like their owners
· Yating Yang
Exclusive | CATL’s new innovation expands EV battery horizons in untapped cold regions
The Chinese giant pulls an ace from its sleeve amid fierce EV competition by bringing sodium-ion batteries to the mass-produced car market
· Themis Qi
Before the factory floor, the dance floor: robots find path to market at US$145
Humanoid robots may one day transform factories and warehouses, but for now their most immediate role is keeping the party going
· Wency Chen
Businesses to ‘keep doing it’ as Japan-China trade stays defiant after election
Neither side likely to want escalation in months-long dispute but near-term outlook uncertain, analysts say
· Frank Chen
hSenidBiz achieves USD 5M ARR - DailyNews
hSenid Business Solutions PLC (hSenidBiz) announced its financial results for the third quarter of FY2026, marking a transformative period as the Company achieved profitability and surpassed the USD 5 million exit ARR milestone.
· Gayan Abeykoon
ADB appoints Shannon Cowlin as new Country Director for Sri Lanka - DailyNews
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Shannon Cowlin as its new Country Director for Sri Lanka. She assumed office in Colombo yesterday.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Sri Lankan Rupee-USD to be stable at 320 - CAL - DailyNews
As Sri Lanka positions itself for a new investment cycle in 2026, the rupee is projected to stabilize at an average of 320 LKR per USD, according to the latest research from CAL. While inflation is expected to remain subdued at 4.1%, the primary pressure on the currency will not stem from a crisis of confidence, but…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Vehicle imports slowing down - DailyNews
Following the relaxation of import bans in 2025, the initial massive wave of vehicle imports is slowing down due to heavy buying, new laws and market saturation, Customs Director General Seevali Arukgoda said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
ComBank first bank to enable Google Pay for Mastercard cardholders - DailyNews
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reaffirmed its leadership in technology, innovation and the deliveryof the most advanced banking experiences to customers by reaching another milestone in Sri Lanka’s digital payment landscape with the introduction of Google Pay support for its Mastercard debit and credit cardholder…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Intellect’s eMACH.ai platform to power Sampath Bank’s Corporate and SME Banking transformation in SL - DailyNews
Intellect Design Arena Ltd., a global leader in enterprise-grade financial technology, announces its strategic partnership with Sampath Bank PLC to elevate the Bank’s capabilities to accelerate its Corporate and SME Banking transformation using a state-of-the-art solution that modernises the Bank’s comprehensive Tra…
· Gayan Abeykoon
People’s Bank ‘Isuru Udana’ certificates to new borns - DailyNews
People’s Bank is celebrating Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Day by continuing the tradition of the ‘Birth of Freedom’ programme for yet another year.
· Gayan Abeykoon