[2026-01-30 03:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: NWD shares jump after market views likely stake sale as positive

Snippet: Debt-laden Hong Kong developer confirms in exchange filing that parent Chow Tai Fook Enterprises has been approached by investors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341740/nwd-says-parent-approached-investors-after-report-links-blackstone-stake-sale

[2026-01-29 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Emigrarea în Rusia: cum profită propaganda de germani

Snippet: Videoclipuri cu germani care s-au mutat în Rusia în căutarea „valorilor tradiționale” ajung pe TikTok și YouTube la sute de mii de vizualizări. Noii rezidenți ai Rusiei sunt invitați la televiziunea de stat, iar presa apropiată Kremlinului vorbește despre o presupusă imigrație în masă a străinilor către Rusia.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ro/emigrarea-%C3%AEn-rusia-cum-profit%C4%83-propaganda-de-germani/a-75707837

[2026-01-29 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia scrambles to halt US$80 billion market crash as rupiah hits record low

Snippet: Concerns over fiscal policy and transparency sparked a sell-off, as Indonesian stocks plunged 8 per cent in just two days

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3341716/indonesia-scrambles-halt-us80-billion-market-crash-rupiah-hits-record-low

[2026-01-29 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Smoke and Mirrors: How Intoxicating Hemp Seeped Into the First Recreational Marijuana Market in the Country

Snippet: These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/colorado-marijuana-thc-intoxicating-hemp-regulation

[2026-01-29 21:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: We Tested Vapes in Colorado for Signs of Hemp. This Is What We Found.

Snippet: Leaders in the Colorado marijuana industry have complained in recent years that intoxicating products derived from hemp are endangering consumers and creating unfair competition, threatening to upend the first regulated recreational marijuana market in the United States.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/colorado-marijuana-hemp-thc-testing-results

[2026-01-29 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why South Korea’s Gen Z steer towards bus driving as job market shifts

Snippet: Bus driver licenses for people in their 20s and 30s rose 43 per cent in three years, driven by better pay, job security, and changing attitudes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341707/why-south-koreas-gen-z-steer-towards-bus-driving-job-market-shifts

[2026-01-29 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: maritime disasters

Snippet: Mindanao Basilan ferry deaths draw focus to Aleson Shipping’s political ties Mindanao Death toll in Basilan ferry tragedy rises to 29 Jan 29, 2026 3:34 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Mindanao DOTr grounds entire Aleson passenger fleet as ferry probe begins Jan 27, 2026 5:07 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Visayas Family clings to hope as captain of ill-fated ship remains missing off Pangasinan

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/maritime-disasters/

[2026-01-29 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: maritime industry

Snippet: Mindanao Basilan ferry deaths draw focus to Aleson Shipping’s political ties Mindanao Death toll in Basilan ferry tragedy rises to 29 Jan 29, 2026 3:34 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Mindanao DOTr grounds entire Aleson passenger fleet as ferry probe begins Jan 27, 2026 5:07 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Mindanao 10 still missing in Basilan ferry disaster; PCG says probe will follow rescue

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/maritime-industry/

[2026-01-29 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Runaway gold: why even Wall Street can’t keep up with the metal’s record ascent

Snippet: Some Chinese funds halt subscriptions as uncertainty fuels volatility in the metals market, while Hong Kong’s first gold exchange-traded fund surges on its debut

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341653/runaway-gold-why-even-wall-street-cant-keep-metals-record-ascent

[2026-01-29 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Profit na užasu Holokausta

Snippet: Bio je to najveći masovni zločin 20. vijeka: genocid koji su nacisti počinili nad evropskim Jevrejima, u kojem je ubijeno šest miliona ljudi. Holokaust je dokumentovan i fotografijama koje su pripadnici SS-a i vojnici Vermahta pravili u jevrejskim getima u Poljskoj. A te fotografije se danas prodaju i na platformama poput eBaya.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/bs/profit-na-u%C5%BEasu-holokausta/a-75690366

[2026-01-29 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks rise for seventh day, briefly cross 28,000 mark

Snippet: Zijin, CNOOC, PetroChina, Longfor and China Overseas Land lift Hang Seng Index from early slump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341611/hong-kong-stocks-snap-gains-profit-taking-concerns-over-ai-investment-returns

[2026-01-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Year of the Horse: meet 3 equine icons who define Hong Kong racing

Snippet: One with a joint record 17 consecutive wins, one who is the top-selling plush joy in Jockey Club gift shops and one with record earnings

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3341537/year-horse-meet-3-equine-icons-who-changed-landscape-hong-kong-racing

[2026-01-29 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hollywood Boulevard gets a new star, and it’s a bubble tea giant from China

Snippet: With its affordable soft serve and boba, bubble tea megachain Mixue has opened its first US store opposite Hollywood’s Walk of Fame

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341376/chinese-boba-giant-mixue-hits-hollywood-stirring-us-market

[2026-01-29 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Stock Market: What happened and how could we look at it now - DailyNews

Snippet: For the past three years Sri Lanka passed-through a phase of rebuilding. Stabilizing the economy, currency and everything in between. As a partial consequence All Share Price Index (ASPI) in 2025 had recorded gains over 40% andevery high or low was closely reported in the news.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/general-opinion/941806/stock-market-what-happened-and-how-could-we-look-at-it-now/

[2026-01-29 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Market Statistics on 28.01.2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/business/941757/market-statistics-on-28-01-2026/

[2026-01-29 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Stocks edge up amid active retail buying - DailyNews

Snippet: The broader market moved up in the early session then gradually drifted lower and moved sideways for most of the day. ASPI gained 32 points to close at 23,992. S&P SL20 dropped by 2 points to close at 6,670.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/business/941748/stocks-edge-up-amid-active-retail-buying/

[2026-01-29 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: S&P 500 hits 7,000 for first time amid AI boom and rate cut hopes

Snippet: AI and Big Tech earnings propel the surge, as rate cut expectations boost market confidence despite earlier jitters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341589/sp-500-hits-7000-first-time-nvidia-microsoft-and-ai-boom-drive-market-surge

[2026-01-29 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What haunts China’s investors? Geopolitics and a demographic abyss, survey finds

Snippet: Weak domestic demand, shrinking confidence in the property market and a declining fertility rate fuel caution among investors in China’s major hubs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341567/what-haunts-chinas-investors-us-geopolitics-and-birth-dearth-survey-finds

[2026-01-28 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong logs US$37 million Admiralty office deal amid market recovery hopes

Snippet: The sale follows a series of sizeable office transactions and a pickup in leasing, as investors reassess opportunities in Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341576/hong-kong-logs-us37-million-admiralty-office-deal-amid-tentative-market-recovery

[2026-01-28 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ras Al Khaimah eyes Chinese, Hong Kong investors as UAE-China ties deepen

Snippet: The emirate aims to more than double tourist arrivals by 2030 and is pitching opportunities in property, green and digital projects.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/investor-relations/article/3341557/ras-al-khaimah-eyes-chinese-and-hong-kong-investors-uae-china-ties-deepen

[2026-01-28 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pop Mart rallies in Hong Kong on aggressive push into US retail market

Snippet: Shares of Labubu toymaker Pop Mart jumped after the Chinese firm unveiled plans to open more than 20 new stores in the US this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341552/pop-mart-rallies-hong-kong-aggressive-push-us-retail-market

[2026-01-28 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund reports record earnings in 2025

Snippet: The Exchange Fund’s full-year earnings jumped 51 per cent to HK$331 billion (US$42 billion), from HK$218.8 billion in 2024

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3341540/exchange-fund-reports-record-earnings-2025

[2026-01-28 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: collegiate basketball

Snippet: Athletes From champ to champ: Why did Janti Miller jump from San Beda to La Salle? People Kean Baclaan foregoes final UAAP season with La Salle, turns pro for family Jan 28, 2026 4:11 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied PBA New Phoenix head coach Charles Tiu to continue mentoring Benilde Jan 20, 2026 5:42 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied People Janti Miller exits San

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/collegiate-basketball/

[2026-01-28 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As LVMH returns to growth, is the slump in China’s luxury market finally over?

Snippet: LVMH saw its sales in China rise in the second half of 2025, as the vast Chinese luxury market shows signs of recovery

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3341521/chinas-luxury-market-shows-signs-life-lvmh-records-uptick-sales

[2026-01-28 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong home prices snap 3-year downturn as rents surge to a new high

Snippet: The property market has turned a corner, buoyed by rate cuts, stock gains and talent schemes, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341501/hong-kong-home-prices-snap-3-year-downturn-rents-surge-new-high

[2026-01-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: The art market is betting on the Middle East — but not everyone is on board

Snippet: PublishedJanuary 28 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/42683707-01ca-4822-909b-b160a5e2654e

[2026-01-28 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How to cook Michelin-star-worthy food at home? 2 top chefs share tips

Snippet: Marco Campanella of 2-Michelin-star La Brezza and Green Star winner Piero Roncoroni advise on everything from picking produce to plating

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341404/how-cook-food-worthy-michelin-starred-restaurant-home-2-top-chefs-share-tips

[2026-01-28 13:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Suspect nabbed for illegal possession of conch shells - DailyNews

Snippet: In a coordinated operation on January 25, the Navy and the Fisheries Inspectorate of Mannar apprehended an individual for the illegal possession of a significant stock (1,158) of undersized conch shells in the Irukkalampiddi area.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/lawnorder/941115/suspect-nabbed-for-illegal-possession-of-conch-shells/

[2026-01-28 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is China about to end its after-school tutoring ban? A huge fine suggests not

Snippet: Speculation was growing that Beijing would relax a ban on for-profit tutoring to boost the economy. Then a firm was hit with a US$9.7 million penalty

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341405/china-crushes-rumours-after-school-tutoring-comeback-huge-fine

[2026-01-28 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Share Market Statistics on 27.01.2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/business/940928/share-market-statistics-on-27-01-2026/

[2026-01-28 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Quais os rumos da corrida entre EUA e China pela IA em 2026?

Snippet: Há um ano, nesta mesma semana, o Vale do Silício e Wall Street foram tomados de surpresa pelo lançamento do aplicativo chinês DeepSeek , que rivalizava com os grandes modelos de linguagem americanos, como o ChatGPT, apresentando desempenho comparável em critérios importantes a uma fração do custo, mesmo utilizando chips menos avançados.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/quais-os-rumos-da-corrida-entre-eua-e-china-pela-ia-em-2026/a-75665964

[2026-01-27 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Harga Emas Terus Meroket di Awal 2026, Apa Penyebabnya?

Snippet: Harga emas terus menembus rekor tertinggi baru. Pada Senin (26/1), logam mulia ini untuk pertama kalinya menembus angka US$5.000 (sekitar Rp84.9 juta) per troy ounce (31,1 gram). Hal ini menjadi tanda bahwa banyak investor beralih ke emas, yang umumnya dianggap sebagai safe haven atau aset aman, di tengah meningkatnya ketegangan geopolitik.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/harga-emas-2026/a-75671246

[2026-01-27 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: FSDC urges Hong Kong to focus on Africa-Asia financial corridor

Snippet: City can unlock opportunities providing capital for companies and Belt and Road Initiative infrastructure projects, advisory council says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3341345/hong-kong-must-invest-africa-asia-financial-corridor-government-adviser-fsdc-urges

[2026-01-27 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rebuilding connections: William Chen and The Discourse’s journey towards global leadership

Snippet: Student leader fosters global connections through the transformative power of storytelling and cultural exchange

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/native/yp/share-us/article/3341338/rebuilding-connections-william-chen-and-discourses-journey-towards-global-leadership

[2026-01-27 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Who really holds all the cards: Trump or the bond market? - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/who-really-holds-all-the-cards-trump-or-the-bond-market/

[2026-01-27 13:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Upbeat China industrial profit data lifts Hong Kong stocks for a fifth day

Snippet: Profit at China’s industrial firms rose 5.3 per cent year on year in December, versus a drop of more than 13 per cent in November

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341323/hong-kong-stocks-rise-fifth-day-led-chinese-metals-firms

[2026-01-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | Why Hong Kong’s gold ambitions run through Shanghai

Snippet: As Hong Kong and Shanghai deepen cooperation in the gold market, officials are hailing the agreement as ‘the dawn of a new chapter’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3341290/explainer-why-hong-kong-turning-shanghai-build-gold-hub

[2026-01-27 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Social Welfare | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Why some China schools require pupils to return empty milk boxes for their welfareA request by primary schools in China that pupils hand back their empty milk cartons has led to the creation of a thriving second-hand market in the containers.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/social-welfare

[2026-01-27 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Gold prices in world market surges beyond $5,000 per ounce - DailyNews

Snippet: Gold prices in the world market surged beyond $5,000 per ounce for the first time by Sunday (25).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/business/940451/gold-prices-in-world-market-surges-beyond-5000-per-ounce/

[2026-01-27 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: India to slash tariffs on cars to 40 percent in trade deal with EU - Sources - DailyNews

Snippet: India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40 percent from as high as 110 percent, sources said, in the biggest opening yet of the country’s vast market as the two sides close in on a free trade pact that could come as early as Tuesday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/world/940373/india-to-slash-tariffs-on-cars-to-40-percent-in-trade-deal-with-eu-sources/

[2026-01-27 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bajaj rides high with Superbrands status - DailyNews

Snippet: Bajaj has been conferred the Superbrands Sri Lanka Status for 2025, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s journey in the Sri Lankan market.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/business/940305/bajaj-rides-high-with-superbrands-status/

[2026-01-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Share Market Statistics on 26.01.2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/business/940470/share-market-statistics-on-26-01-2026/

[2026-01-27 00:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: GMA Network

Snippet: Share this page Share in Chat Share article Facebook Facebook X (Twitter) Twitter Copy Link Copied Entertainment GMA Network

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/gma-network/

[2026-01-26 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland Chinese investor snaps up Hong Kong luxury home for US$22 million

Snippet: Mid-Levels West deal highlights continued strong demand for Hong Kong’s trophy homes, driven largely by mainland Chinese buyers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/article/3341283/mainland-chinese-investor-snaps-hong-kong-luxury-home-us22-million

[2026-01-26 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka’s export earnings hit USD 17.2 Bn in 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s export sector demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025, with total earnings (including merchandise and services) reaching USD 17,252.15 million. This performance reflects a steady annual growth rate of 5.6%, signaling sustained recovery and improving trade conditions on the global stage.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/breaking-news/940162/sri-lankas-export-earnings-hit-usd-17-2-bn-in-2025/

[2026-01-26 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: business groups in PH

Snippet: Business Why business groups want a ‘genuine’ anti-dynasty law Visayas 2 new SRA orders spark opposition in Negros, further threaten local sugar Jan 26, 2026 3:21 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Explainers Why are SEC’s new rules on beneficial ownership vital to fighting corruption, crimes?

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/business-groups-in-the-philippin/

[2026-01-26 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese drinks maker Eastroc’s US$1.3 billion Hong Kong IPO gives it wings

Snippet: Shanghai-listed firm is selling 40.9 million shares for HK$248 each, which would give it a market cap of about US$21 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3341216/chinese-drinks-maker-eastrocs-us13-billion-hong-kong-ipo-gives-it-wings-soar

[2026-01-26 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Be The Good

Snippet: Newsletters [Be The Good] In Dumaguete, we launch #CorruptionWatch BrandRap [BEHIND THE GOOD] Meet Reyna Valmores-Salinas of Bahaghari Jan 26, 2026 11:08 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsletters [Be The Good] We’re launching a good governance campaign for Gen Z on Saturday Jan 21, 2026 6:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsletters [Be The Good] Community’s Choice for Rappler’s most impactful work in 2025

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/be-the-good-show/

[2026-01-26 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Google’s Gemini surges in South Korea, challenging ChatGPT, after latest launch

Snippet: South Korea generated about US$21 million, or 11.4 per cent of Gemini’s cumulative revenue on Apple’s app store – second only to the US

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341195/south-korea-becomes-second-largest-ai-market-google-after-gemini-3-launch

[2026-01-26 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks search for direction amid geopolitical concerns

Snippet: Gold crosses US$5,000 for the first time amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty and growing investor aversion to major currencies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341194/pop-mart-zijin-mining-lead-hong-kong-stocks-higher-early-trading