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Newest first · UTC+11:00New Zealand central bank chief scolded for poking nose in Trump-Fed feud
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters reminded Anna Breman to ‘stick to domestic monetary policy’
· Bloomberg
Can China’s cheap, renewable energy help it outrun the US in the AI race?
China’s energy buildout means cheap, green and reliable electricity fuels its manufacturing and tech industries, giving it an edge over rivals
· Xiaofei Xu
CDS, NDB Bank partner to provide streamlined digital dividends pay-out system - DailyNews
The Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Limited (CDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and National Development Bank PLC (NDB) have partnered to increase the efficiency of dividend disbursement systems for companies listed on the CSE through the provision of a streamlined dividends pay-out…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Amana Bank opens first Self Banking Centre in Thambala, Polonnaruwa district - DailyNews
Amana Bank has further expanded its people-friendly and development-focused banking footprint with the opening of its 41st Self Banking Centre (SBC) in Thambala, located in the Polonnaruwa District, marking its presence as the first private bank in Thambala and serving the surrounding agricultural and trading commun…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Indra Traders launches ‘Athwela’ programme in partnership with BOC - DailyNews
Indra Traders, a leading automobile dealer with over 50 years in Sri Lanka, recently introduced a special programme titled ‘Athwela’ in collaboration with the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) aiming to support customers.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Commercial Bank’s brand supremacy re-affirmed with Superbrand status - DailyNews
More than a century of leadership and the unwavering trust of millions has been powerfully reaffirmed with the conferring of Superbrand Status to the Commercial Bank of Ceylon, cementing its position as the nation’s leading banking brand and elevating it to the pantheon of the world’s most iconic and influential bra…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 13.01.2026 ) - DailyNews
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· Gayan Abeykoon
CBSL to introduce 1-day foreign exchange rate - DailyNews
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is going to introduce a one-day foreign exchange rate this year. According to the Central Bank sources this step is being taken to create a more transparent foreign exchange market.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Germany: Gelsenkirchen bank thieves used 'manipulated' door
Gelsenkirchen police on Tuesday issued an update on investigations into how thieves were able to drill a massive hole into the vault of a bank in the western city, taking their pick of valuables from thousands of safety deposit boxes, without triggering the alarm and with the crime going undetected for two days over…
· Mark Hallam
Trade reset? China, Canada look to revive ties after US tariffs force rethink
Crude, copper and iron top Canada’s exports to China, as prime minister seeks to mend relationship with Beijing
· Ralph Jennings
Hong Kong corporate governance activist David Webb dies at 60
A champion of transparency and investor rights, whose investigations and sharp commentaries unsettled the financial elite
· Connor Mycroft
Fears over China’s trade surplus misplaced as West also driving trend: analysts
China’s global manufacturing dominance is a tale of two halves; reliant on home-grown industrial growth and Western consumption, experts say
· Sylvia Ma
Chinese rocket shares slump after warnings on ‘irrational’ rally
Long-term prospects for sector are ‘very promising’, but market in the short term is ‘mainly driven by speculative sentiment’, analyst says
· Bloomberg
Hong Kong’s SHKP secures HK$1.4 billion land deal in Northern Metropolis
Property giant says site could yield over 1.2 million sq ft of floor area and 2,700 flats, making it one of the biggest housing projects in the area
· Danny Mok
China’s PBOC sets onshore yuan fixing at strongest point in nearly 16 months
Analysts note how Beijing’s policy goals, such as internationalising China’s currency and curbing overcapacity, are aligning with a firmer exchange rate
· Sylvia Ma
Google parent Alphabet hits $4 trillion valuation as AI refocus lifts sentiment - DailyNews
Alphabet briefly hit $4 trillion in market valuation on Monday, as the Google parent’s sharpened artificial intelligence focus allayed doubts about its strategy and thrust it back to the forefront of the high-stakes race.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Menopause: When hormones harm the economy
When women talk about menopause and the associated problems — insomnia, difficulty concentrating, migraines, exhaustion — they often lower their voices to a whisper. There are currently about 11 million women of menopausal age in Germany, many of whom are suffering the effects of hormonal fluctuations, yet the subje…
· Insa Wrede
Matricide in Indonesia, Philippine Airlines’ viral video: 7 Asia highlights
From India becoming the world’s fourth largest economy to Philippine Airlines’ viral safety video, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
· SCMP
Expansion of Hong Kong high-speed rail services ‘game-changing’ for tourism
Addition of 16 new mainland destinations will also meet peak travel demand of Lunar New Year holiday, tourism body chief says
· Oscar Liu
Apple, Google strike Gemini deal for revamped Siri in major win for Alphabet
Alphabet has been jostling with OpenAI for the Apple deal, the financial details of which were not disclosed
· Reuters
[Vantage Point] The Leviste solar saga – why markets should be worried
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· gdecastro0289
Hong Kong and Nansha target global drone benchmark via cross-border trials
Academics, stakeholders, drone and eVTOL operators, and research institutes from both sides to formulate aligned standards through a closed-loop model
· Denise Tsang
Expect no ‘systemic shock’ from Vanke’s ‘technical default’: HSBC
Even an ‘aggressive’ haircut would pose limited downside risks to key developers, bank says
· Zhu Wenqian
China’s weight-loss drug war: prices slashed up to 80% as obesity crisis worsens
Foreign, local firms fight for market share as number of overweight or obese adults could top 630 million by 2050, from 400 million in 2021
· Julie Zhang
‘Expansion to defence’: China firms strategise in Latin America after Venezuela
After the abduction of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, many Chinese entrepreneurs in the region say they are staying put – for now
· Luna Sun
Gig-Economy: Indiens Auslieferer wehren sich
Raju Kumar arbeitet als Lieferfahrer für Zomato, eine führende indische Online-Plattform für Essensbestellungen, in der Hauptstadt Neu-Delhi. Der 27-Jährige erzählt, er arbeite fast zehn Stunden täglich und kämpfe sich durch die Verkehrsstaus der Stadt, um Bestellungen pünktlich an die Haustüren der Kunden zu bringen.
· Deutsche Welle
Iran on the boil - DailyNews
Iran is on the boil, with the masses across cities protesting an unprecedented 42% inflation. An average Iranian would need US$ 500 dollars a month to make both ends meet, but he has only US$ 125. Iran’s currency had lost more than half its value last year rendering imported goods out of reach for the common man.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Economic indicators show mixed but positive momentum - DailyNews
Sri Lanka’s economy displayed a combination of steady growth signals and sector-specific adjustments during the week ending January 9, 2026, according to the latest “Highlights of the Week” economic fact sheet, reflecting improving industrial performance, expanding private credit, and strengthening external inflows.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Sri Lanka’s destination readiness reaffirmed in Mumbai - DailyNews
As part of its market outreach initiatives focusing on India, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) in collaboration with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai and with the participation of representatives of the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO), The Hotels Association of Sri …
· Gayan Abeykoon
SOC on EDIR seeks views of community-based financial society reps on Microfinance Bill - DailyNews
The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Economic Development and International Relations (EDIR) sought the views of representatives of community-based financial societies regarding the proposed Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority (MCRA) Bill.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 12.01.2026 ) - DailyNews
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· Gayan Abeykoon
Powell says US Fed subpoenaed by Trump's Justice Department
The US Federal Reserve has been subpoenaed by the Department of Justice, the central bank's chairman, Jerome Powell, revealed in a statement on Sunday.
· Mahima Kapoor
Japan firms seen ‘stockpiling’ rare earths as Tokyo looks to G7 amid China row
Amid fears of potential mineral export curbs by Beijing, Japanese industry is bracing, and Tokyo appears keen on a united international response
· Ralph Jennings
China vows more support for ‘little giant’-like firms amid self-sufficiency push
Beijing also aims to collect more industrial data and push manufacturers to embrace digital solutions
· Sylvia Ma
Singapore takes stock of lessons from Hong Kong’s Tai Po blaze
The city state will study and incorporate into policy frameworks relevant observations made by the Hong Kong authorities about the fire
· Kolette Lim
Cuba's economy faces a future without Venezuela's oil
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China prioritises export controls, supply chains to shield economy in 2026
Commerce ministry also pledges to boost domestic demand, services and two-way investment over coming year
· Xinyi Wu
Hong Kong’s housing market gets a vote of confidence from major banks
Most financial institutions forecast price gains ranging from 5 to 10 per cent, supported by supply constraints and end-user demand
· Peggy Ye
Producers at Hong Kong toy fair bet on AI-powered plushies to double sales
But some buyers also express concerns over use of the technology in toys for children
· Ambrose Li
‘Soft landing’: China, EU see progress in EV dispute with price floor option
Breakthrough follows duties levied by Brussels in October 2024 as part of investigation into industry subsidies
· Ji Siqi
China’s solar firms, once deemed too competitive, now face monopoly accusations
Major producers are suspected of using Beijing’s anti-involution campaign as an excuse to rig prices
· Mia Nurmamat
China pledges green-energy push with Global South, signals wider market opening
Sixth entry in Communist Party mouthpiece’s editorial series calls domestic market ‘world’s rarest resource’, vows supply-chain support to aid industrialisation
· Alice Li
Financial firm Ares doubles Hong Kong office footprint as outlook improves
Rents for prime offices in Central could rise up to 5 per cent, according to JLL, while Knight Frank expects a gain of as much as 8 per cent
· Cheryl Arcibal
India-funded Northern railway line restoration project launched - DailyNews
Restoration work on the Northern and Talaimannar railway lines commenced yesterday (11) with financial assistance of USD 5 million provided by the Government of India, the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development said.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Why overseas residency is a ‘practical advantage’ for Chinese firms going global
Local residency is becoming an essential asset for China’s business owners as they go abroad, granting benefits and networking opportunities
· He Huifeng
Which stocks will Hang Seng shareholders buy with their US$14 billion windfall?
Investors could favour high-dividend stocks like HSBC and Bank of China as they seek stable returns and growth potential, analysts say
· Enoch Yiu
Lanka records highest-ever monthly workers' remittances of USD 879.1 Mn in Dec. 2025 - DailyNews
The country’s annual workers’ remittances has surpassed the USD 8 billion mark in 2025 for the first time in history , according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
· Gayan Abeykoon
Kaya clinches overall crown as Reshan wins boys title at DFCC Faldo Series - DailyNews
(From left to right): Mahela Jayawardena (Vice Captain, RCGC), Gehan Siribadhana (Captain, RCGC), Reshan Algama (Boys Winner, Faldo Juniors 2026), Thimal Perera (CEO, DFCC Bank) and Shamindra Marcelline (Deputy CEO, DFCC Bank).
· Gayan Abeykoon