Explainer | How are US tariffs and trade barriers redrawing China’s export map?
While exports to the US fell last year, other markets more than made up the difference
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Rooted in resilience: how China’s seed push has planted agricultural ‘chips’
Domestic varieties claiming bigger market shares for key crops and livestock, curbing reliance on foreign sources for vital food production
· Mandy Zuo
Asian CEOs feeling burden of China, US tech restrictions, survey finds
More than 40% of global CEOs ‘most concerned’ about supply chain disruptions
· Kandy Wong
Nomura banker buys HK$75 million house as Hong Kong luxury market steadies
Villa Rosa purchase comes as top banks strike an upbeat note on Hong Kong’s luxury housing market
· Peggy Ye
In Davos debut, Musk highlights key China advantage in AI race
China’s energy supply edge was also at the heart of a panel discussion on clean energy in Europe
· Xiaofei Xu
Exclusive | Paul Chan upbeat about Hong Kong economy despite ‘volatility’ from US policies
Finance chief tells the Post at Davos summit that Western view of Hong Kong ‘more positive’, says city must attract tech giants to build ecosystem
· Natalie Wong
China’s Fosun Pharma eyes spin-off Hong Kong IPO of vaccine unit
Fosun Adgenvax (Chengdu) joins an IPO wave that raised more than US$1.5 billion last year for biotech companies
· Aileen Chuang
Paraíba tourmaline: the gemstone outpacing gold and inflation
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· Adam Edwards
[In This Economy] Travel tax: Time to go
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· Chay Hofilena
Australian charity removes IDF, West Bank settlement fundraisers - Michael West
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· Stephanie Tran
Philippines is off the financial 'gray list' — but at what cost to human rights?
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· Lian Buan
Hong Kong stocks rise to 1-week high on China easing hope, US data
Hang Seng Index pares loss for the week after governor of China’s central bank signals more room for policy loosening
· Zhang Shidong
Editorial | Trump’s antics at Davos further erode trust in US leadership
No exaggeration to say Trump is openly using US power to upend both the world economy and the global order
· SCMP Editorial
Exclusive | China to set GDP growth range, providing policy flexibility in 2026: sources
Establishing a range for the official growth target, to be revealed in March, would suggest tolerance for some deceleration amid challenges
· SCMP Reporters
Price stability essential to foster inclusive, sustained growth - CBSL - DailyNews
The Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stressed yesterday that maintaining domestic price stability is essential for fostering inclusive and sustained growth.
· Gayan Abeykoon
LB Finance PAT up 24% to Rs. 8.9 bn - DailyNews
LB Finance PLC reported a strong financial performance for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, recording a 24% year on year increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) to Rs. 8.93 billion, underpinned by sustained income growth and a sound financial position.
· Gayan Abeykoon
CSE donates LKR 25 Mn to Post-Ditwah ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently made a significant donation of LKR 25 million to support the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund in support of post-cyclone Ditwah reconstruction.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Assetline Finance awarded ISO 14064 Certification - DailyNews
Assetline Finance Limited (AFL), the financial services arm of the David Pieris Group, achieved a significant sustainability milestone by obtaining independent verification of its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions inventory in accordance with ISO 14064-1:2018.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Sampath Bank marks tank restoration under ‘Wewata Jeewayak’ with ‘Dewagiriya Wewa’ project - DailyNews
Sampath Bank recently marked the commencement of restoration work at ‘Dewagiriya Wewa in Melsiripura’, attended by Chairman Harsha Amarasekera, further strengthening the Bank’s long-standing commitment to safeguarding Sri Lanka’s rural irrigation heritage through the ‘Wewata Jeewayak’ tank restoration programme.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Janashakthi Finance appoints Indresh as Chief Financial Officer - DailyNews
Janashakthi Finance PLC, formerly known as Orient Finance PLC and a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), has announced the appointment of Indresh Puvimanasinghe Fernando as its Chief Financial Officer.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 22.01.2026 ) - DailyNews
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· Gayan Abeykoon
Trump sues JPMorgan, accusing bank of closing accounts for political reasons
The US president’s US$5 billion lawsuit alleges that the bank singled him out for ‘debanking’ after the January 6 Capitol attack
· Reuters
Unbezahlbare Lebensmittel: Nigeria kämpft mit der Inflation
Der Alltag ist für die meisten Menschen in Nigeria zu einer Belastungsprobe geworden: Die Preise für Lebensmittel sind auf dem höchsten Stand seit über 20 Jahren, die starke Inflation und explodierende Transportkosten verschärfen die Situation.
· Martina Schwikowski
Blackpink fans gear up for Hong Kong finale
K-pop fans are gearing up for shows, with Hong Kong the final stop of the band’s global tour
· Harvey Kong
Hong Kong’s John Lee wants to fast-track I&T sector growth. So what’s the plan?
Chief Executive John Lee makes expedited growth pledge at ceremony marking 10th anniversary of the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences
· Oscar Liu
China’s private sector increases presence among top 100 listed firms
US think tank’s report says non-state sector is bouncing back from three-year slump
· Mia Nurmamat
China’s massive project to funnel clean energy from Tibet enters new phase
The ultra-high-voltage power lines will connect Tibet’s vast hydropower, solar and wind projects with factory hubs in southern China
· Alice Li
Complaints against Hong Kong property agents rise faster than home sales
Market recovery exposes pressure points as complaints surge 56 per cent, with online advertising violations dominating cases
· Peggy Ye
India, EU ramp up push for ‘historic’ free-trade deal amid US tariff tensions
A trade pact with the EU would offer an ‘alternative market’ for Indian goods amid a fraught global environment, analysts say
· Biman Mukherji
Coast Guard seizes Rs. 15 Mn worth of Kendu leaves - DailyNews
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard took into custody a massive stock of Kendu leaves valued at over Rs. 15 million during a special operation carried out in Katuneriya today (22).
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Chinese tech giants face dilemma as Nvidia’s H200 chips are held at the border
With firms waiting for import approval from Beijing, one reseller said finding H200 chips has gotten harder – even on the black market
· Ann Cao
Davos WEF: Trump touts policies, renews Greenland ambitions
As US President Donald Trump took the stage on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos he had the world's attention for well over an hour.
· Timothy Rooks
Colombo Stock Exchange donates Rs 25 Mn to the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund - DailyNews
The Colombo Stock Exchange (GL 12) has contributed LKR 25 million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
China’s youth jobless rate edges down – but labour market strains persist
Beijing vows to prioritise job market in 2026, the first year of new five-year plan
· Kandy Wong
Hong Kong tests student housing land sales amid slumping office demand
Government invites interest in three sites for student hostels, signalling a shift from office sites to education-focused development
· Peggy Ye
‘No choice’: China seen eyeing consumption as a route out of export reliance
Beijing’s policies seen putting income growth above GDP, with investments in social welfare, future tech and advanced manufacturing to spur internal demand
· Xiaofei Xu
China’s flying car makers aim for deliveries this year as passenger use nears
China’s ‘low-altitude economy’ is shifting from concept demos to commercial planning amid surging orders
· Daniel Ren
Chinese EVs, batteries gain world market share as Trump backs oil - Asia Times
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· Jeff Pao
Beijing-Ottawa deal reinforces China’s dominance in EV industry, analysts say
New agreement is set to significantly boost Chinese carmakers’ global expansion and offers easier entry into the North American EV market
· Lucy Quaggin
The battle over the blackboard - DailyNews
The education reforms are a key pledge in the NPP’s election manifesto. The party noted that the country’s educational system is archaic and not geared to meet the challenges of advances in technology. It also does not produce a citizen capable of meeting demands of the current job market.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Government has so far paid Rs. 200,000 to 1,395 cyclone hit industrialists - Deputy Minister - DailyNews
Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe told Parliament yesterday that the Government has identified nearly 6,370 industrialists nationwide who suffered full or partial damage due to the Ditwah cyclone and qualified to obtain a one-time financial grant of Rs. 200,000 per in…
· Gayan Abeykoon
DFCC bank excels at Mercantile Inter-Firm Team Badminton - DailyNews
DFCC Bank’s badminton team delivered a strong performance at the 41st Mercantile Inter-Firm Team Badminton Championships, organised by the Mercantile Badminton Association of Sri Lanka. Held in late 2025, the tournament brought together more than 250 teams from across the country, making it one of the most competiti…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Richard Pieris Finance strengthens senior citizen savings with monthly interest fixed deposits - DailyNews
At a time when predictable income and financial security are critical for retirees, Richard Pieris Finance Limited has enhanced its senior citizen fixed deposit offering with a strong emphasis on monthly interest payouts, enabling depositors to receive a regular, dependable income stream while preserving their capital.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Writer Business Services Enters Sri Lanka, partner with institutions - DailyNews
Writer Corporation, one of India’s leading business groups, today announced the launch of its subsidiary, Writer Business Services Pvt. Ltd., and the commencement of its operations in Sri Lanka. The expansion reflects Sri Lanka’s strategic importance in Writer’s regional growth plans and its role in supporting a hig…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 21.01.2026 ) - DailyNews
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· Gayan Abeykoon
Inflation to 2.9% in Dec. - DailyNews
The overall rate of inflation as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on YoY basis increased to 2.9 % in December 2025, compared to 2.4% in November 2025. Food Inflation increased to 4.4% in December 2025, compared to 3.6% in November 2025 the Census & Statistics Department said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
'Barely surviving': Life in Nigeria's cost-of-living crisis
Riyah James, a teacher at a primary school in Surulere, Lagos, has to spend more on transport than ever before. "There's hardly anything left of my salary," the young Nigerian told DW. "Gas prices have skyrocketed. Sometimes the bus conductor demands higher prices practically overnight, and I don't have enough money…
· Martina Schwikowski
Chips, soybeans, tariffs: what’s on tap for US-China talks before a Trump visit?
Analysts expect any pre-summit talks to focus on deliverables such as easing semiconductor curbs and boosting agricultural sales, setting the stage for Xi and Trump
· Ralph Jennings
Спор из-за Гренландии сорвал переговоры по поддержке Украины
Из-за спора Европы и США, стремящимися взять под контроль датскую автономию Гренландию, сорвалось согласование и подписание "плана процветания" - плана по послевоенному восстановлению Украины с привлечением 800 миллиардов долларов. Об этом сообщает в среду, 21 января, британская газета The Financial Times (FT) со сс…
· Владимир Бегунков
Undercover Miss Hong: Park Shin-hye tackles corruption in workplace K-drama
Park plays a financial investigator infiltrating a corrupt firm in Undercover Miss Hong, a ’90s-set drama that also tackles gender equality
· Pierce Conran