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Newest first · UTC+11:00West Bank Christians mark Christmas despite settler threats
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Christmas a message of renunciation, not a commercial festival – Cardinal - DailyNews
Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith stated that although the commercial economy has turned Christmas into a trade festival, everyone must clearly understand that it is not merely another event for making money.
· Mavan perera
Hill Country Malayagam community donates Rs. 1 Mn to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews
The Hill Country Malayagam community has made a financial donation of Rs. 1 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund to provide relief to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
· Mavan perera
‘Being Kind Foundation’ 10th Annual Financial and School Supplies Donation - DailyNews
The 10th annual Financial Assistance and School Supplies donation ceremony organised by the Being Kind Foundation, for children from low-income families pursuing education, was held recently at the auditorium of Mahanama College, Colombo 3.
· Mavan perera
MKS Group donates to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Flood Relief Fund - DailyNews
The MKS Group of Companies in Melbourne made a generous financial donation of AUS$ 30,000/- (LKR 6,027,039.00) 2025 to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund established by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, to support the rebuilding and resettlement efforts for the victims affected by the floods and landslides in Sri Lanka ca…
· Mavan perera
Architect of Hong Kong’s Octopus card retires with dreams of ‘tap-free’ access
Chief operations officer Sammy Kam and marketing director Rita Li look back on the highs and lows of their careers in a cutting-edge company
· Oscar Liu
China broadens foreign investment list in renewed pitch for overseas capital
The catalogue, which lists the sectors carrying policy incentives for overseas investors, has hundreds of new entries, many in advanced manufacturing
· Luna Sun
Hong Kong Christmas lighting designer still at it after 40 years
At 67, Terence Wong shows no signs of slowing down and speaks passionately about his craft, including his dazzling display at Mody Lane
· Harvey Kong
Japan popular with Hong Kong travellers over Christmas, Harbin gaining appeal
Despite row with China, Japan remains popular with Hongkongers, with mainland cities such as Harbin and Yunnan gaining appeal
· Wynna Wong
From Shein to Labubu, French shoppers are buying Chinese for Christmas
This year’s wave of popularity for Chinese brands has not waned in France’s capital, with Shein’s store packed and Labubu dolls dotting trees
· Xiaofei Xu
Revellers pack into Hong Kong’s Central for Christmas photos, nightcap
Locals, tourists seek keepsake pictures under 20-metre Christmas tree as other revellers head for time-honoured drink in Lan Kwai Fong
· Oscar Liu
Thousands stuck for hours at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge on Christmas Day
Immigration Department figures show Hong Kong residents made about 644,000 outbound trips by 9pm on Thursday
· Denise Tsang
China stocks recover from early losses on cautious PBOC policy tone
Mainland stocks closed higher after paring earlier losses as investors read the central bank’s latest messaging as supportive but restrained
· Yulu Ao
Bethlehem celebrates 1st Christmas in two years - DailyNews
Celebrations are resuming across the West Bank as a fragile truce holds in the Gaza Strip, where hundreds of thousands of people are facing the winter in makeshift tents and remain in urgent need of basic assistance.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Guest house rates hit 5-year high as tourists flock to Hong Kong for Christmas
But industry leader warns city’s image as tourist destination skewed by exorbitant rates of five-star hotels, while budget lodgings remain largely unknown
· Lam Ka-sing
The need for external financing - DailyNews
In an environment where Sri Lanka is recovering from its third shock in six years, our economy it not capable of withstanding much. The social landscape stands vulnerable as almost 1/4th of Sri Lankan’s live below the middle-income poverty line earning less than Rs. 1100 a day. About 33% of households goes into debt…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Let us be the customers of the best bank - DailyNews
The term “bank” is derived from the French word banque and refers to an institution engaged in the management of money and its substitutes, as well as the provision of a variety of financial services. As a financial intermediary, a bank accepts deposits and extends loans. Deposits are funds entrusted to a financial …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Lankan man copped with plants worth Rs. 7 Lakhs by BIA Customs - DailyNews
A Sri Lankan man who illegally brought in a stock of ornamental plants worth seven hundred thousand rupees into the country was arrested by a group of airport customs officers at the arrival terminal of the Katunayake Airport yesterday.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Pittsburgh and Cleveland Buddhist Temples extend financial aid to SL - DailyNews
With the objective of providing relief to the people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the Pittsburgh and Cleveland Buddhist temples in coordination with the Sri Lankan Embassy in the United States, under the leadership of the Chief Incumbent of these temples, Venerable Dr. Surakkulame Pemarathana Thera, the monks of the …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Seven financial institutions fined Rs. 9.5 Mn for non-compliance - DailyNews
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has imposed a total of Rs.9.5 million in penalties on seven institutions for failing to properly report transactions. The FIU collected the fines between July and September 2025 under regulations for preventing money laundering and combating the …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Brazil weighs visa-free entry for Chinese tourists and business travellers
Brazil saw nearly 80 per cent growth in Chinese tourists in 2024 and would join only two neighbours offering visa-free entry
· Igor Patrick
Hard work, long hours fuelled China’s rise. Now, it weighs longer breaks
China, one of the world’s hardest-working countries, is adopting incentives to increase time off – and potentially boost consumer spending
· Mandy Zuo
West Bank: Mixed feelings as Bethlehem celebrates Christmas
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He Came to the U.S. to Support His Sick Child. He Was Detained. Then He Disappeared.
José Manuel Ramos Bastidas never set foot in the U.S. — at least not as a free man. He left Venezuela in January 2024, hoping to earn enough money to pay for his newborn son’s medical needs. Born with a respiratory condition, the family’s “milagrito,” or “little miracle,” had severe asthma and repeatedly needed to b…
· Melissa Sanchez, Perla Trevizo, Mica Rosenberg, Jeff Ernsthausen, Ronna Rísquez, and Adrián González
ByteDance, other major Chinese tech firms lead local consumer AI market: report
ByteDance-owned Doubao remains the country’s top consumer AI app, as DeepSeek’s namesake chatbot takes the No 2 spot
· Ben Jiang
China expands digital-yuan push to Singapore and Asean trade routes
PBOC pledges to integrate e-CNY into the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, boost adoption in Southeast Asia via China’s CIPS payment network
· Ji Siqi
Exploring Cologne's African Christmas market
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Burglary of JD.com warehouse in France prompts investigation, speculation
The theft, with over 50,000 items stolen by some estimates, casts a shadow over the Chinese e-commerce giant’s first Christmas in France
· Xiaofei Xu
Hong Kong opens bid for next Kai Tak Cruise Terminal operator with stricter KPIs
New term set to begin on June 1, 2028, with the winning bidder set to manage the facility for 10 years, with a possible five-year extension
· Wynna Wong
China’s Xi urges state giants to be pillars of national development
The president instructs central SOEs to drive industrial upgrading while securing critical technologies and supply chains in the face of geopolitical risks
· Carol Yang
Japan loses out as Hongkongers pick South Korea, mainland China this Christmas
‘The main reason is that Japan has experienced several incidents … including bear attacks and earthquakes,’ Travel Industry Council says
· Harvey Kong
Inflation on the rise again in Venezuela
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Govt. disburses Rs 106.2 Mn to 531 affected industrialists in first phase - DailyNews
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has initiated a vital recovery program to restore industries paralyzed by the severe weather conditions and nationwide impact of Cyclone Ditwah. As a primary step toward stabilization, the government has authorized a one-time financial grant of Rs. 200,000 pe…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Cyclone Ditwah damage equivalent to 4 % of Sri Lanka’s GDP-WBG - DailyNews
Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, has caused an estimated US$4.1 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and contents, agriculture and critical infrastructure, according to a World Bank Group report released on Monday. This damage is equivalent to about 4 percent of Sri Lanka’s GDP.
· Gayan Abeykoon
ComBank’s Cyclone Ditwah recovery support crosses Rs. 125Mn - DailyNews
As part of a series of relief measures under its ‘Rebuild Together’ theme, demonstrating its commitment to standing with Sri Lanka when it matters the most, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon on December 22, announced a total commitment exceeding Rs. 125 million towards recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, includin…
· Gayan Abeykoon
MKS Group donates towards ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ - DailyNews
The MKS Group of Companies in Melbourne, made a financial donation of AUS$ 30,000/- (LKR 6,027,039.00) to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’Fund established by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, to support the rebuilding and resettlement efforts for the victims affected by the floods and landslides in Sri Lanka caused by Cyclon…
· Gayan Abeykoon
People’s Bank holds 47th Annual Christmas Carols - DailyNews
The Christian Guild of People’s Bank recently held its 47th Annual Christmas Carols at the People’s Tower, Colombo 02.
· Gayan Abeykoon
HNB inks deal with Gaia Green Energy, empower Lankan households with solar financing solutions - DailyNews
HNB PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has signed a strategic MoU with Gaia Green Energy Holdings Pvt Ltd, a prominent provider of solar energy systems, to promote sustainable energy adoption through affordable personal and SME loan facilities.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Hayleys Agriculture Holdings triumphs at Presidential Export Awards - DailyNews
Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited reaffirmed its position as a key driver of Sri Lanka’s export economy after three of its business units were recognised at the Presidential Export Awards 2024/2025, the highest national honour bestowed on exporters, which took place on December 11, at the BMICH in Colombo.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 23.12.2025 ) - DailyNews
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· Gayan Abeykoon
Niemcy. Dzieci stanowią 30 procent klientów banków żywności
Z oferty ponad 970 punktów wydawania żywności korzysta łącznie 1,5 miliona osób. Około 20 procent z nich ma ponad 63 lata, a prawie 30 procent to dzieci.
· Dagmara Jakubczak
‘Bad policy’: China’s drone makers to shrug off US ban, analysts say
The addition of foreign drone makers, including those from China, to a US trade blacklist is unlikely to heat up relations, observers said
· Ji Siqi
China vows city-specific fixes to clear housing glut, stabilise property sector
Housing minister pledges to empower local governments to buy unsold inventory and shift towards selling only finished homes with a ‘what you see is what you get’ model
· Xinyi Wu
Ben Ainslie strikes Oakley Capital deal to keep British America’s Cup bid afloat
Most successful Olympic sailor seals financial backing from private equity group for 2027 campaign and beyond
· Reuters
Gold prices rise sharply following global market surge - DailyNews
Gold prices have recorded a notable increase in both the global and local markets. In line with the upward trend in the international market, gold prices in Sri Lanka have also risen.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Nvidia aims to start H200 AI chip shipments to China by mid-February: sources
The US chip designer plans to fulfil initial orders from existing stock, with shipments expected to total 40,000 to 80,000 H200 chips
· Reuters
Hong Kong’s Cardinal Chow says celebrating Christmas will bring hope after fire
Christmas can provide ‘way out to a radically new and promising life’, he says in wide-ranging message that also touches on economy, AI challenges
· Matthew Cheng
As Germany’s trade deficit with China nears new high, analysts warn of backlash
The widening gap, fuelled by a localisation push in China and fierce EV competition, is fuelling fears of political upheaval and rising protectionist sentiment in Berlin
· Xiaofei Xu
Japan residents protest against planned reopening of world’s largest nuclear power plant | South China Morning Post
The Japanese government wants to return to nuclear energy to fuel its economy and offset its reliance on foreign energy imports.