Malaysia’s Anwar reshuffles cabinet to focus on ‘stronger growth’
The changes come after months of pressure on his government, sparked by several key resignations and rising inflation
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Biren Technology’s Hong Kong IPO gets go-ahead from Beijing
Shanghai-based Biren plans to float about 372 million shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange
· Ann Cao
China slaps anti-dumping duties on EU pork, but lowers final rates
Beijing goes ahead with tariffs of up to 19.8 per cent on pork products from the European Union after intense lobbying by several leaders
· Ji Siqi
MetaX set for Shanghai debut amid frenzy over AI chip stocks, Nvidia uncertainty
The Shanghai-based graphics processing unit designer plans to raise US$596 million from the sale of 40.1 million shares
· Wency Chen
Hong Kong jobless rate unchanged at 3.8% on back of ‘solid’ economic expansion
Improving consumer confidence, economic growth supporting overall market but some sectors may remain under pressure, labour chief says
· Oscar Liu
31% of Hong Kong firms to boost hiring next quarter but AI threatens junior jobs
Artificial intelligence could take over junior roles in professional, scientific and technical services, which has net employment outlook of minus 15 per cent
· Ambrose Li
Opinion | Global finance is quietly moving east
The IMF’s Shanghai Centre will not alter global finance overnight but shows that Asia’s voice in shaping international financial norms is growing louder
· Matteo Giovannini
Si u shpërnda në mbarë Europën një gjen kanceri i rrallë?
Kur ra zilja e telefonit të gruas një mëngjes qershori, ajo nuk e dinte se lajmi që do të merrte do ta shtynte atë dhe vajzën e saj adoleshente në një "labirinth" vizitash mjekësore, analizash dhe frike.
· Deutsche Welle
China offers more support to returning overseas students as influx grows
As the number of students coming back to China soars, a new national service platform will help them find work and start businesses
· Xinyi Wu
Exclusive | Hong Kong to see more debt restructuring, liquidations amid weak economy: expert
Derek Lai says firms are more willing to engage professionals to address their debt problems, increasing the chance of a successful result
· Enoch Yiu
Turning point for a climate-smart, AI-driven plantation economy - DailyNews
Cyclone Ditva has shaken Sri Lanka with a scale of devastation never recorded in recent history. Hillsides gave way under torrents of water, rivers spilled into villages, and rural livelihoods were swept into uncertainty. From the Central Highlands to the lower valleys, communities are still counting the losses—home…
· Gayan Abeykoon
World Bank to inject US$120 Mn in emergency support to Sri Lanka - DailyNews
By repurposing funds from ongoing projects To help restore essential services, infrastructure to hardest hit areas
· Gayan Abeykoon
SEC and CSE continue stock market broad basing drive - DailyNews
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently conducted more investor forums in Galle, Badulla, Ratnapura, Gampaha, Kegalle & Kuliyapitiya.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Overall budget deficit decreases to Rs. 455.8 Bn - DailyNews
Workers’ remittances in November 2025 reached USD 673.4 million compared to USD 712.0 mn in October 2025 and USD 530.1 mn in November 2024 according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Cumulative inflows from January to November 2025 totaled to USD 7.19 billion, marking a 20.7% increase year-on…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Sajith seeks ADB assistance for cyclone victims - DailyNews
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met yesterday with the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Country Director for Sri Lanka, Takafumi Kadono, to discuss providing relief to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
· Gayan Abeykoon
HNB, PRIME EV ink deal to expand access for DEEPAL electric vehicle leasing solutions - DailyNews
HNB PLC, a leading private bank in Sri Lanka has announced a partnership with PRIME EV Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd., a subsidiary of Senok Trade Combine (Pvt) Ltd to expand access to DEEPAL brand electric vehicles in Sri Lanka.
· Gayan Abeykoon
RDB Ahangama branch relocates - DailyNews
One of Sri Lanka’s leading state-owned development bank, RDB marked another milestone in its island-wide modernisation programme with the relocation of its Ahangama branch.
· Gayan Abeykoon
ComBank leads Sri Lanka’s SME lending for fifth consecutive year - DailyNews
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again emerged as the country’s largest lender to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), retaining its position for the fifth consecutive year, according to the Ministry of Finance’s Final Budget Position Report for 2024.
· Gayan Abeykoon
People’s Bank selects winners of ‘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 18 winners for the period from July 30 to December 2, 2025. The event was held at the Overseas Customer Services premises in Colombo 10.
· Gayan Abeykoon
HNB FINANCE celebrates 25th anniversary with multi-religious programmes - DailyNews
Marking its 25th anniversary this year, HNB FINANCE PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted financial institutions, organised a series of multi-faith religious programmes to invoke blessings for the company, its employees, customers, and stakeholders as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 15.12.2025 ) - DailyNews
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· Gayan Abeykoon
GDP growth in 3Q-2025 to 5.4% - DailyNews
Sri Lanka’s GDP growth rate for the 3rd quarter of 2025 has reached 5.4%, the Department of Census and Statistics said yesterday.
· Gayan Abeykoon
ADB upgrades economic growth forecasts for Sri Lanka - DailyNews
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has upgraded its economic growth forecasts for Sri Lanka in its December 2025 Asian Development Outlook (ADO), highlighting a robust recovery driven by strong private sector credit expansion, buoyant consumption, and improved investor confidence.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium ranks world’s No 3 in ticket sales in debut year
Venue’s ranking, just nine months after debut, cements city’s status as Asia’s events capital, operator says
· Oscar Liu
China’s fertility push: IVF grants grow, but high costs still deter couples
Local governments are subsidising a portion of expensive treatments, but experts warn that cash handouts will not fix the economic pressure of raising a family
· Luna Sun
1 station, 116 million trips: Shenzhen breaks travel record as rail usage booms
Over 116 million passengers have already passed through Shenzhen’s main rail station this year, as trips from Hong Kong continue to rise
· Frank Chen
Sri Lanka records highest ever remittances in 2025 - DailyNews
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) announced that the country has recorded its highest-ever remittances in 2025, citing data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Hathurusinghe files lawsuit against SLC - DailyNews
Former Sri Lanka head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe has filed a lawsuit against the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, seeking $5 million in damages for financial losses and reputational harm resulting from his premature dismissal before the end of his …
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Hong Kong consumer watchdog finds 1 in 4 face washes fall short on ingredients
Consumers urged to try a small portion on skin beforehand as a precaution when using cleansers that are highly acidic
· Jiang Chuqin
Market volatility, family feuds fuel Hong Kong’s wealth transfer anxiety
In Hong Kong, there were 198 ongoing lawsuits over deceased estates as of the end of September, the second largest category among cases
· Themis Qi
Hong Kong records 17% rise in November visitors as numbers near full-year target
City nears 49 million target, with 45.2 million visitors so far as mega-events and new venues draw tourists from mainland China and beyond
· Wynna Wong
Major drug trafficker arrested with huge consignment of “Kush” - DailyNews
A major drug trafficker who allegedly imported a stock of “Kush” valued at Rs. 216.68 million from Bangkok, Thailand, has been arrested following a prolonged surveillance operation by the Katunayake Airport Police Narcotics Bureau last night (14).
· Thushan Jayasuriya
The View | After vitalising its property market, India must shore up its weaknesses
The sustainability of the real estate boom will depend on how well New Delhi can address lingering gaps in affordability and infrastructure
· Nicholas Spiro
Can Volkswagen regain its China market share with its US$3.5 billion bet?
Volkswagen, which once had 50 per cent of China’s vehicle market, has invested €3 billion in its largest R&D centre outside its home country in Hefei
· Associated Press
Xpeng steps up ‘go global’ drive with Malaysian assembly hub for Southeast Asia
The Guangzhou-based company said it would partner with Malaysia’s EP Manufacturing to locally assemble intelligent EVs
· Daniel Ren
Let us unite with unwavering determination to rebuild the nation – President - DailyNews
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the recent disaster dealt a severe blow to an economy that was being rebuilt steadily and systematically and that in the face of such a challenge, it is the duty of every citizen not to withdraw or remain in hopelessness, but to come together with unwavering determinati…
· Gayan Abeykoon
China’s growth engines sputter as retail and investment hit in November
Retail sales grew just 1.3 per cent, with growth momentum slowing for six straight months, and January-November investment fell 2.6 per cent as the property slump persisted
· Mia Nurmamat
Hong Kong businesses prepare for scaled-down Christmas celebrations after fire
Restaurants and retailers are gearing up for season in way that takes into account grief of residents after blaze, Lan Kwai Fong’s Allan Zeman says
· Ambrose Li
China’s Geely Auto raises bar on car safety with world’s largest test centre
Carmaker expands testing to 27 categories at Ningbo facility to prioritise safety over discounts in a crowded market
· Daniel Ren
Editorial | Hong Kong has a role to play in building a strong, unified national market
Innovative growth areas such as the Greater Bay Area can help lead China’s economic transformation in the coming year
· SCMP Editorial
Opinion | China’s Politburo swaps emergency economic surgery for preventive care
Last year’s meeting focused on survival, but now the emphasis is on unlocking factors to let the domestic economy thrive
· Jianlu Bi
Vallibel Finance delivers robust 50% growth in PBT - DailyNews
Vallibel Finance PLC sustained its robust upward trajectory in the first half of FY 25/26, delivering exceptional financial results and further consolidating its position among Sri Lanka’s top five financial institutions.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Strong growth drives LCB Finance to best-ever interim results - DailyNews
LCB Finance PLC has reported a significant rise in profitability for the first half of the financial year 2025/26, posting a profit before tax of Rs 298.32 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025. This marks a sharp increase compared to Rs 65.8 million recorded during the same period in 2024. The company…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Sri Lankan Embassy in Ankara engages TÜRSAB to promote tourism recovery - DailyNews
With a view to exploring avenues for enhanced tourism promotion in the Turkish market in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, the Sri Lankan Ambassador to Turkiye, Niluka Kadurugamuwa, met on December 11 in Ankara with the Board President, Muhammet Saritas, and other representatives of the Central Anatolia Regional Repr…
· Gayan Abeykoon
NDB Leasing hosts two-day Auto Carnival Promotion - DailyNews
NDB Bank recently concluded another edition of the NDB Leasing Auto Carnival Promotion, held at the Nawam Mawatha car park.
· Gayan Abeykoon
BOC, SLIM introduce ‘Multi Currency Travel Card’ to marketing professionals - DailyNews
Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has joined hands with the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) to introduce the BOC Multi-Currency Travel Card, free of charge for SLIM members who travel for professional and personal engagements.
· Gayan Abeykoon
‘Efforts to choke China cannot succeed’: Xi Jinping to top leadership
China’s rise is unstoppable, president tells central economic work conference, hails ‘moral backbone’ in rare allusion to US trade war
· Carol Yang
Reporter’s notebook: home test kit takes headache out of Beijing healthcare
Rapid test for flu and other respiratory ailments makes it easy to avoid long queues, showcases Chinese economy’s consumption potential
· Ji Siqi
जर्मनी में क्रिसमस बाजार पर वाहन से हमला करने की कथित साजिश
जर्मनी के अधिकारियों ने शनिवार को बताया कि उन्होंने क्रिसमस बाजार में लोगों पर वाहन चढ़ाने की कथित इस्लामी साजिश से जुड़े पांच लोगों को गिरफ्तार किया है. अधिकारियों के अनुसार, यह कार्रवाई ऐसे समय में हुई है जब त्योहारों के मौसम के दौरान सुरक्षा एजेंसियां पहले से ही हाई अलर्ट पर हैं.
· विवेक कुमार
آلمان وايي پرکریسمس بازار ېې د شکمنو اسلامپالو حمله شنډه کړې
وروسته له هغې چې تېرکال د آلمان په ماګديبورګ ښار کې د کریسمس جشن پر مهال د موټر مرګونې حمله وشوه، چارواکو د دغه جشن له پاره لوړ امنيتي تدابیر په نظر کې نيولي دي. هغه مهال حمله کونکي خپل موټر د کریسمس بازار ته پر راغلو خلکو وچلاوه چې دغې مرګونې پېښه آلمان ته ټکان ورکړ.
· محمد کریم صالح