Topic: Financial Markets — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-02 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deal value is expected to rise, with strategic transactions and overseas ambitions driving momentum
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[2026-01-02 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The more agile corporate-led strategy, which balances government leadership with market mechanics, could be a blueprint for managing other projects
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[2026-01-02 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In this 2024 judgment of an appeal to the Supreme Court (K. G. Keerthi Karangoda et al. vs. National Gem and Jewellery Authority et al. – SC MISC 02/2016-2024), Justice Janak De Silva addressed a dispute regarding a gem mining licence for the land “Hiran Kumbura Owita” in Ratnapura. The 9th Respondent had held the licence since 2006, but in 2014 the Appellants challenged this, claiming an undivided ownership share.
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[2026-01-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: According to motor-industry news sources dozens of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers face a do-or-die moment in 2026, according to analysts, amid weakening domestic demand that is expected to see perennial loss-making firms exit the world’s largest car market.
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[2026-01-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Market participants embraced a calculated buying stance as the secondary market commenced its inaugural trading session for 2026, yesterday.
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[2026-01-01 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts see China’s EV edge enduring, citing overseas profits and supply chain strengths despite tariffs and Western protectionism
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[2026-01-01 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Центральное разведывательное управление (ЦРУ) и Агентство национальной безопасности США пришли к выводу, что Украина не пыталась атаковать резиденцию президента России Владимира Путина. Об этом сообщили в среду, 31 декабря, со ссылкой на источники американские газета The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) и телеканал CNN. Украина пыталась атаковать военную цель, которая, как и резиденция Путина, расположена в Новгородской области, но "не вблизи нее", пишет WSJ со ссылкой на американского чиновника, знакомого с разведданными.
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[2026-01-01 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese travellers drive leisure and business bookings as airline eyes long-term growth despite Russian airspace restrictions
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[2026-01-01 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city catapulted itself into the global top spot for initial public offerings in 2025, with another strong pipeline of listings expected this year
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[2026-01-01 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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[2026-01-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has approved amendments to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Listing Rules to provide greater flexibility regarding the Minimum Public Holding (MPH) requirement for companies listing through the Introduction method.
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[2026-01-01 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Just 1,300 premium taxis are in service as industry players blame unattractive earnings, lack of charging facilities and ride-hailing competition for slow roll-out
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[2025-12-31 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Policy lowering VAT to 3 per cent reduces seller costs but demand recovery is key to stabilising the housing sector, property agents say
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[2025-12-31 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Buyers who replace their petrol and electric cars with new vehicles will receive a cash subsidy of up to US$2,858 per unit
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[2025-12-31 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Listing aims to fund wafer expansion and DRAM upgrades as Beijing drives tech self-reliance
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[2025-12-31 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Start of Shanghai-based company’s share sale follows launch of rival Zhipu’s US$560 million IPO a day earlier
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[2025-12-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: For over two decades, safety has been more than a requirement for ACL Cables PLC., it has been a responsibility. Long before fire safety standards were mandated or formally regulated, ACL introduced FireGuard cables to the Sri Lankan market, setting a benchmark for flame-retardant performance at a time when such measures were neither required nor expected.
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[2025-12-31 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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[2025-12-31 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Under new rules, sellers will pay just 3 per cent VAT if they offload a property within two years of purchase, down from 5 per cent
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[2025-12-30 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The company, marketed overseas as Z.ai, eyes US$6.6 billion valuation with Hong Kong’s first large language model listing
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[2025-12-30 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath has requested China to consider installing EV charging points for electric vehicles across the country as a grant as Sri Lanka is inclined to import electric vehicles in large quantities from the global vehicle market, including China.
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[2025-12-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Blue Ocean Group of Companies has reinforced investor confidence and regulatory credibility by securing Board of Investment (BOI) approval for three premium luxury residential developments located in some of Colombo’s most prestigious addresses. The combined investment for these projects exceeds USD 16 million, underscoring the Group’s strong financial standing, governance standards, and long-term commitment to Sri Lanka’s real estate sector.
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[2025-12-30 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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[2025-12-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo market opened with a sharp upward movement and subsequently traded within a narrow range for most of the day, marked by minor fluctuations. A total of 91 counters made positive contributions to the ASPI, while most counters recorded negative movements, resulting in mixed signals across the indices.
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[2025-12-30 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: This is a guide to school discipline in New Mexico and Gallup-McKinley County Schools. You can print and share a short copy of this guide.
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[2025-12-29 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The EU should secure its future through fair contributions to Nato and a lucrative transatlantic defence market, not conflict with Moscow
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[2025-12-29 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Co-founder and vice-chairman Lin Bin plans to offload no more than US$500 million in any 12-month period starting in December 2026
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[2025-12-29 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: HKMA and SFC blueprint to drive multicurrency issuance, with green finance and Bond Connect widening investor base
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[2025-12-29 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Attractive discounts, easing mortgage costs and policy support drive the market’s shift towards flats that cost below US$1.3 million
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[2025-12-29 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tea production researcher H.G.M. De Fonseka has emphasized that Sri Lanka stands to earn significantly higher foreign exchange revenues from tea exports by strategically enhancing product quality and elevating the average export price of tea to at least USD 5 per kilogram. At present, Sri Lankan tea is generally traded at close to USD 4 per kilogram in international markets.
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[2025-12-29 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: National fiscal work conference ends in Beijing with pledge to spur domestic market
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[2025-12-28 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: By the end of last month, China had nearly 80 C-REITs, raising a total of over US$28.3 billion, according to Cushman & Wakefield
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[2025-12-28 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Grappling with expiring cash subsidies and tax incentives, China’s car market is forecast to see deliveries slump next year
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[2025-12-28 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Europe is Dreame’s largest market for robotic vacuum cleaners, with more than half of its revenue there generated by premium products
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[2025-12-27 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The local festival committee accidentally sold more ticket shares than it bought, which initially meant that some might not get the payout
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[2025-12-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese shares surged in 2025 on a confidence-led re-rating – strategists now say the next leg in 2026 will hinge on an earnings uplift
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[2025-12-27 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: French producers hope their famed pate can win a slice of China’s market, but price sensitivities and domestic competition could mean their goose is cooked
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[2025-12-26 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: LandSpace has completed IPO tutoring with Chinese regulators, putting it a step closer to a Shanghai Star Market listing
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[2025-12-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s property sector, once a pillar of economic growth, has been on a downward trajectory since the second half of 2021
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[2025-12-26 18:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Human Interest ‘Tiny Library’: A new Kalinga community project for 2026 People Sugarlandia: Debt bondage and labor among the sacadas of Negros Occidental Dec 26, 2025 3:37 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Human Interest Pangasinan Gundam Builders: Healing the inner child, keeping the ’90s spirit alive Nov 15, 2025 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied People Bayanihan still alive through gift-giving in a Kalinga
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[2025-12-26 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pharmaceutical giants like Lilly and Nordisk are battling for dominance in India’s weight-loss market with price cuts and early launches
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[2025-12-26 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner carve up grand slams for second straight year while women’s game showcases depth and drama
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[2025-12-26 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Fact Check FACT CHECK: Links for national ID holders to register for cash aid are fake BrandRap BPI reminds customers how to spot scams this holiday season Dec 26, 2025 1:34 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied BrandRap In the Christmas rush, e-commerce platforms must continue to build shoppers’ trust Dec 22, 2025 12:59 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Inside Track A failed scam attempt
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[2025-12-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The budget comes as the market worries about Prime Minister Takaichi’s big spending policies adding to Japan’s public debt
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[2025-12-26 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese equities edged higher on Friday, led by BYD, after the offshore yuan climbed through 7 per dollar for the first time since 2024
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[2025-12-26 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Just because fund managers were too bearish on China doesn’t mean their concerns were misplaced – economic fundamentals matter
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[2025-12-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a landmark announcement, a major tech company has declared its commitment to invest a substantial US$17.5 billion in India over the next four years, aimed at enhancing the country’s Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
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[2025-12-25 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong-listed UBTech is buying a 43 per cent stake in Zhejiang Fenglong, as China’s robotics firms increasingly eye A-share acquisitions
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[2025-12-25 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: 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.
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[2025-12-25 03:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Brazil saw nearly 80 per cent growth in Chinese tourists in 2024 and would join only two neighbours offering visa-free entry
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