Topic: Financial Markets — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-02 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Alibaba unveils US$432 million campaign to push mass-market adoption of its AI as rivalry with Tencent, Baidu and ByteDance intensifies
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[2026-02-02 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Online payment facilities were introduced today (02) for clients of the Urban Development Authority (UDA) as part of the government’s national digitalization programme, with the launch held at the Peliyagoda Manning General Market Complex under the patronage of Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake.
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[2026-02-02 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Unlike the commercial property sector, the city’s residential market is supported by multiple factors helping to drive demand
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[2026-02-02 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Telecommunications firms drop after Chinese authorities raise value-added taxes, denting profit expectations
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[2026-02-02 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While ensuring that Hongkongers who need the drugs have access to them, the authorities must act against the grey market for the medication
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[2026-02-02 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released its latest Market Operations Report (MOR) for December 2025, providing a comprehensive overview of monetary and foreign exchange operations carried out during the year, with particular focus on the second half of 2025. The report was issued on January 30, 2026 by the CBSL’s Market Operations Department.
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[2026-02-02 05:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Соединенные Штаты перебрасывают на Ближний Восток дополнительные средства противовоздушной обороны, чтобы защитить Израиль, своих арабских союзников и американские войска в случае удара со стороны Ирана. Об этом в воскресенье, 1 февраля, сообщает газета The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), ссылаясь данные министерства обороны США, мониторинг полетов и спутниковые снимки.
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[2026-02-01 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fifth consecutive sell-out at Sai Sha development shows recovery gathering pace, with analysts forecasting further price increases ahead
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[2026-02-01 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Policy uncertainty and the Philippines’ lack of competitiveness in key areas have reinforced investor unease, observers say
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[2026-02-01 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ikea, Continental and Aldi Nord enlist local partners to launch faster, more comprehensive delivery services than they offer abroad
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[2026-01-31 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A lower house election victory would give flight to Prime Minister Takaichi’s fiscal expansionism – and introduce upheaval far beyond Japan
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[2026-01-31 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Mindanao Sinking of M/V Trisha Kerstin 3: ‘Negligence of duty, operational lapses’ Global Affairs The week in photos: January 24-30, 2026 Jan 31, 2026 4:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Mindanao Basilan ferry deaths draw focus to Aleson Shipping’s political ties Jan 30, 2026 10:27 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Top 5 News Today Aleson passenger fleet grounded over Basilan ferry incident | The
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[2026-01-31 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Newsletters #CourageON: Comedy is the seed of resistance for the Gen Z doomscroller Events FULL RECORDING: Rappler, Linya-Linya launch Mabuting Pamamahala campaign Jan 31, 2026 2:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Events IN PHOTOS: Comedy meets advocacy at Rappler and Linya-Linya’s ‘Mabuti Pa’ launch Jan 28, 2026 4:24 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied MovePH These content creators, comedians use humor to make people think
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[2026-01-31 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Newsletters #CourageON: Comedy is the seed of resistance for the Gen Z doomscroller Events FULL RECORDING: Rappler, Linya-Linya launch Mabuting Pamamahala campaign Jan 31, 2026 2:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Events IN PHOTOS: Comedy meets advocacy at Rappler and Linya-Linya’s ‘Mabuti Pa’ launch Jan 28, 2026 4:24 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [Tabas ng Dila] Ang KoolPals natin Jan 21, 2026
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[2026-01-31 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Domestic A-share companies in the sector are forecast to achieve substantial growth in their 2025 results, according to Donghai Securities
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[2026-01-31 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In India, the premium water segment accounts for 8 per cent of the bottled water market last year compared to just 1 per cent in 2021
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[2026-01-31 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Eye-watering DRAM prices are bad news for consumers and smartphone brands, but present an opportunity for Chinese firms led by CXMT and YMTC
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[2026-01-31 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) yesterday urged the public not to share personal or financial information, including NIC numbers, card details, passwords or OTPs, through unknown or unverified links received via SMS, email or online messages.
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[2026-01-30 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Luzon Ex-rivals Marcos, Robredo reunite to address Naga City’s flood crisis Philippine News Mission accomplished? What the ICI did — and missed Jan 30, 2026 3:06 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Visayas Heavy rain, floods, landslides hit Northern Samar, prompt evacuations Jan 6, 2026 11:27 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Mindanao Heavy rain triggers first widespread flooding of 2026 in Cagayan de Oro Jan
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[2026-01-30 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ashley Alder, chairman of the Financial Conduct Authority, joins the British delegation, with UK-China links high on the agenda
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[2026-01-30 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Younger consumers’ preference for healthier, low-alcohol beverages has contributed to shrinking of Chinese market
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[2026-01-30 13:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite the setback, the Hang Seng Index is set for its best monthly performance since September 2025
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[2026-01-30 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Here’s what Standard Chartered’s 2026 market outlook has to say about AI-led equity optimism, income strategies and portfolio construction
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[2026-01-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With nearly 4.5 million TikTok followers, the entrepreneur – who also started a non-profit to combat period poverty – has clearly struck a chord
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[2026-01-30 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: WHAT IS SLYCAN TRUST? It is a non- profit think tank working on Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Finance, Security, Entrepreneurship, Bio-diversity, Eco-System Conservation, Risk Management, Transition and Social Justice including gender and youth empowerment. Their work spans the national,regional and global level, from policy analysis and evidence based research to capacity building, technical support provision and on the ground implementation.
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[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC partnered TiECON Sri Lanka 2026 as its Platinum Sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Sri Lankan entrepreneurs as they scale beyond local market entry and compete internationally.
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[2026-01-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a strategic partnership with Hayleys Fentons Limited to promote the full range of New Energy Vehicles introduced to the market by the company’s mobility arm, Hayleys Mobility Limited, strengthening the Bank’s efforts to offer attractive and accessible leasing solutions to customers across Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The price of gold in the world market has increased to a record high yesterday (29), and simultaneously, the price of a pound of gold in Sri Lanka has also increased to more than four hundred thousand rupees.
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[2026-01-30 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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[2026-01-30 03:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Debt-laden Hong Kong developer confirms in exchange filing that parent Chow Tai Fook Enterprises has been approached by investors
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[2026-01-29 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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.
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[2026-01-29 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Concerns over fiscal policy and transparency sparked a sell-off, as Indonesian stocks plunged 8 per cent in just two days
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[2026-01-29 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.
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[2026-01-29 21:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
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.
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[2026-01-29 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-29 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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
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[2026-01-29 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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
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[2026-01-29 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-29 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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.
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[2026-01-29 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Zijin, CNOOC, PetroChina, Longfor and China Overseas Land lift Hang Seng Index from early slump
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[2026-01-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-29 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With its affordable soft serve and boba, bubble tea megachain Mixue has opened its first US store opposite Hollywood’s Walk of Fame
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[2026-01-29 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-29 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-01-29 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-29 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AI and Big Tech earnings propel the surge, as rate cut expectations boost market confidence despite earlier jitters
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[2026-01-29 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Weak domestic demand, shrinking confidence in the property market and a declining fertility rate fuel caution among investors in China’s major hubs
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[2026-01-28 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The sale follows a series of sizeable office transactions and a pickup in leasing, as investors reassess opportunities in Hong Kong
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[2026-01-28 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The emirate aims to more than double tourist arrivals by 2030 and is pitching opportunities in property, green and digital projects.
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[2026-01-28 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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