Topic: Financial Markets — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-26 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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
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[2026-01-26 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-26 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Gold crosses US$5,000 for the first time amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty and growing investor aversion to major currencies
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[2026-01-26 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fundraising on the Hong Kong stock exchange reached US$37.22 billion last year, the highest since US$42.97 billion in 2021
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[2026-01-26 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Foot traffic and sales have been rising across Swire’s mainland portfolio, lifted by Gen Z shoppers, holiday spending and policy support
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[2026-01-26 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Education reform in Sri Lanka is not a matter of political debate, but a national necessity. At a time when rapid technological transformation is reshaping economies and societies worldwide, Sri Lanka cannot afford to delay reforms that prepare our children for an uncertain and competitive future. As two individuals with academic and industry experience both in Sri Lanka and overseas, we believe it is vital to share an independent and informed perspective on why these reforms are essential.
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[2026-01-26 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: FRELLA, Sri Lankan-born and internationally-respected natural beauty and wellness brand, is setting the stage to expand operations by entering the Sri Lankan retail market.
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[2026-01-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Café chain, Barista Sri Lanka, reaffirmed its commitment to community upliftment with the successful conclusion of its annual “Share a Meal” campaign, conducted for the sixth consecutive year in partnership with SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC Finance, Sri Lanka’s largest Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI), announced the launch of its Exclusive Short-Term Fixed Deposits, offering 4-month and 7-month maturity options at some of the most attractive and competitive interest rates in the market.
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[2026-01-26 00:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: When even Rupert Murdoch’s Wall Street Journal starts whispering that Donald Trump might be “flirting with cognitive decline,” you know the Trump circus has gone from tragic to dangerous. For months, the president has been hell-bent on seizing Greenland — confusing diplomacy with real estate, and sovereign nations with beachfront condos.
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[2026-01-25 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Policymakers confronting the city’s ageing building stock should respect residents’ wishes and protect their interests
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[2026-01-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Most provinces increased pay for low-paid jobs in 2025, part of nationwide efforts to tackle deflationary pressures
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[2026-01-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: SGX CEO also hopes to launch an international board with Nasdaq later this year and expand cross-trading schemes with mainland China
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[2026-01-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A combination of factors – falling interest rates, rising rents and stamp duty removal – bodes well for the market after years of downturn
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[2026-01-25 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Slimming injections cannot be sold or purchased in Hong Kong without doctor’s prescription, but some retailers are operating grey market
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[2026-01-24 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Hrvatska je najuspešniji izvoznik fudbalera na svetu po broju stanovnika, nedavno je potvrđeno u izveštaju švajcarskog Međunarodnog centra za sportske studije (CIES).
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[2026-01-24 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The titled businessman had allegedly used his position and influence to attract and convince about 1,700 people to invest in two companies
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[2026-01-24 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Stock exchanges have become another barometer in the US-China tech rivalry as markets assess a wave of start-ups in real time
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[2026-01-24 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Regulators accuse one of the world’s biggest travel platforms of abusing market power, with analysts warning of wider industry scrutiny
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[2026-01-24 11:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The ringgit climbed more than 10 per cent against the dollar last year, squeezing the bottom line of the export-reliant market
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[2026-01-24 09:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Private equity firms, tech giants and existing ByteDance backers make up the investor group behind the newly created US venture
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[2026-01-24 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Visayas How ‘ex-rebel’ testimonies convicted Frenchie Mae Cumpio, Marielle Domequil In-depth Mothers, sisters, separation: Frenchie Mae and Marielle’s 6-year struggle Jan 24, 2026 5:30 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Explainers Not money trail, but words of ‘returnees,’ convicted Frenchie and Marielle Jan 23, 2026 6:45 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Explainers Can Cumpio, Domequil post bail in terrorism financing case?
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[2026-01-24 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: „Handelsblatt” zaznacza: „W Davos wyraźnie dało się odczuć chłodny stosunek światowej elity gospodarczej wobec prezydenta USA. Chociaż wielu menedżerów śmiało się z żartów Trumpa, oklaski po jego przemówieniach były skąpe. Na Wall Street już widać oznaki dystansowania się od prezydenta USA, ponieważ ten zbytnio ingeruje w działalność przedsiębiorstw. Przedsiębiorstwa bowiem potrzebują pewności planowania, aby móc inwestować, a nikt nie jest tak nieprzewidywalny jak Donald Trump.
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[2026-01-24 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Similar devices under new and different brands spark questions about potential efforts to circumvent trade curbs and maintain US market access for popular gadgets
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[2026-01-24 01:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: People At 71, Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes intends to stay in beloved pool game People Django Bustamante admits being slowed down by age: ‘Not like the old days anymore’ Jan 23, 2026 10:03 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied People Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes still ‘phenomenal’ at 71, says rival Earl Strickland Jan 23, 2026 10:13 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Sports ‘Starboy’ steals show: AJ Manas
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[2026-01-24 01:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: People At 71, Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes intends to stay in beloved pool game People Django Bustamante admits being slowed down by age: ‘Not like the old days anymore’ Jan 23, 2026 10:03 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied People Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes still ‘phenomenal’ at 71, says rival Earl Strickland Jan 23, 2026 10:13 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Sports ‘Starboy’ steals show: AJ Manas
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[2026-01-24 01:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: People At 71, Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes intends to stay in beloved pool game People Django Bustamante admits being slowed down by age: ‘Not like the old days anymore’ Jan 23, 2026 10:03 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied People Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes still ‘phenomenal’ at 71, says rival Earl Strickland Jan 23, 2026 10:13 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Sports ‘Starboy’ steals show: AJ Manas
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[2026-01-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Domestic varieties claiming bigger market shares for key crops and livestock, curbing reliance on foreign sources for vital food production
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[2026-01-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Villa Rosa purchase comes as top banks strike an upbeat note on Hong Kong’s luxury housing market
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[2026-01-23 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 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
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[2026-01-23 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fosun Adgenvax (Chengdu) joins an IPO wave that raised more than US$1.5 billion last year for biotech companies
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[2026-01-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tea export earnings surpassed USD 1.5 billion in 2025, rising from USD 1.43 billion in 2024, despite weaker export volumes during the final month of the year, according to industry data compiled by Forbes & Walker Research.
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[2026-01-23 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: 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.
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[2026-01-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: 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.
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[2026-01-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-01-22 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Market recovery exposes pressure points as complaints surge 56 per cent, with online advertising violations dominating cases
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[2026-01-22 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A trade pact with the EU would offer an ‘alternative market’ for Indian goods amid a fraught global environment, analysts say
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[2026-01-22 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: 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).
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[2026-01-22 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With firms waiting for import approval from Beijing, one reseller said finding H200 chips has gotten harder – even on the black market
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[2026-01-22 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Stock Exchange (GL 12) has contributed LKR 25 million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund.
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[2026-01-22 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing vows to prioritise job market in 2026, the first year of new five-year plan
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[2026-01-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Government invites interest in three sites for student hostels, signalling a shift from office sites to education-focused development
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[2026-01-22 09:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-22 07:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New agreement is set to significantly boost Chinese carmakers’ global expansion and offers easier entry into the North American EV market
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[2026-01-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: 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.
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[2026-01-22 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sunshine Holdings PLC (SUN) announced its intention to acquire a 75% stake in Joint Agri Products Ceylon (Private) Limited (JAPC), a leading export-oriented company, subject to the conditions in the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) signed on January 21, 2026.
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[2026-01-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: 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 highly regulated digital and financial services market which is currently undergoing digital transformation.
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[2026-01-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-01-21 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bob and Fran German share how going vegan changed their lives and helps them keep fit, healthy, full of energy – and sniffle-free
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