[2026-01-06 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Samsung likely to flag 160% jump in Q4 profit as AI boom stokes chip prices

Snippet: Semiconductor prices have rocketed as the industry’s shift to AI-related chips has curbed production for traditional memory

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3338849/samsung-likely-flag-160-jump-fourth-quarter-profit-ai-boom-stokes-chip-prices

[2026-01-06 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tesla’s China sales hit record as EV buyers race to beat tax increase

Snippet: US carmaker’s share of world’s biggest EV market declines to slightly more then 4 per cent amid stern challenge from local rivals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3338842/teslas-china-sales-hit-monthly-record-ev-buyers-race-beat-tax-increase

[2026-01-06 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s robotics sector will need 5 years to reach its ‘EV moment’, PE firm says

Snippet: The robotics sector was estimated to have raised over US$8.15 billion in 2025, up more than 170 per cent from the year before

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china-future-tech/robotics/article/3338734/chinas-robotics-sector-will-need-5-years-reach-its-ev-moment-says-metax-investor

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Hong Kong favoured as wealth planning platform, bank CEO says

Snippet: City’s stock market and incentives will continue to attract family offices from around Asia-Pacific, Bank of Singapore’s Hong Kong CEO says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3338709/hong-kong-gains-favour-platform-wealth-planning-family-offices-2026-bank-ceo

[2026-01-06 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Global security concerns for 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: The world has undeniably become more violent and disorderly. Indeed, the number of armed conflicts is now at its highest since the end of World War II. We saw 2025 as the year where countries showcased their willingness to exploit economic linkages and supply-chain vulnerabilities as instruments of coercion and geopolitical leverage.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/06/general-opinion/927888/global-security-concerns-for-2026/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Share Market Statistics on 05.01.2025 - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/06/business/927862/share-market-statistics-on-05-01-2025/

[2026-01-06 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Maduro ya gurfana kotu a New York

Snippet: Wannan ce bayyanarsa ta farko a gaban kotu, bayan garkuwa da shi a birnin Caracas a wani farmakin da dakarun Amurka suka kai a ranar hudu ga watan Janairun 2026, wanda ya share fagen shirin Washington na mamaye kasar mai arzikin man fetur.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ha/maduro-ya-gurfana-kotu-a-new-york/a-75396602

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Baidu and Huawei tighten grip on China’s GPU cloud as chipmakers chase IPOs

Snippet: A Frost & Sullivan report shows Baidu and Huawei far ahead in China’s GPU cloud market, reflecting the fast adoption of home-grown AI chips

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3338800/baidu-and-huawei-tighten-grip-chinas-gpu-cloud-chipmakers-chase-ipos

[2026-01-05 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Massive bluefin tuna nets over $3 million at Tokyo auction

Snippet: Japan's Kiyomura Corp paid 510 million yen (roughly €2.8 million or $3.25 million) for a single bluefin tuna at auction in Tokyo on Monday, the highest price ever paid at the annual New Year auction that's now held at the Toyosu fish market.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/massive-bluefin-tuna-nets-over-3-million-at-tokyo-auction/a-75392213

[2026-01-05 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gold, oil jolted by US assault on Venezuela as investors recalibrate

Snippet: Gold and oil move in opposite directions as attack underscores gold’s haven value, fails to alter oil market’s supply glut

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3338771/gold-oil-jolted-us-assault-venezuela-investors-recalibrate-amid-commodity-boom

[2026-01-05 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Rappler corrections

Snippet: RAPPLER Corrections: February 2026 Bulletin Board Corrections: January 2026 Jan 5, 2026 2:45 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Bulletin Board Corrections: December 2025 Dec 3, 2025 9:09 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Bulletin Board Corrections: November 2025 Nov 13, 2025 2:38 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Rappler Corrections Corrections: September 2025 Sep 2, 2025 5:42 AM

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

[2026-01-05 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Why China is still struggling to ‘invest in people’

Snippet: To boost demand, Beijing must upend its long-held mantra of production over livelihoods and investment over consumption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3338496/why-china-still-struggling-invest-people

[2026-01-05 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: "Gem, jewellery, tourism key areas for sustainable forex earnings” - DailyNews

Snippet: The government has identified the gem and Jewellery sector, together with tourism, as a priority area for sustainable foreign exchange earnings, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Overseas Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath told FACETS Sri Lanka – 2026″ International Gem and Jewellery Exhibition which commenced on Saturday (3) in Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/05/business/927326/gem-jewellery-tourism-key-areas-for-sustainable-forex-earnings/

[2026-01-05 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coconut export earnings top historic USD 1Bn milestone - DailyNews

Snippet: For the first time in the nation’s history, Sri Lanka’s export revenue from coconut and coconut-based products has officially surpassed the one billion US dollar mark. According to data from the Export Development Board, earnings surged to USD1,033.9 million between January and October 2025, marking a remarkable 43.83% growth compared to the corresponding period in 2024.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/05/business/927312/coconut-export-earnings-top-historic-usd-1bn-milestone/

[2026-01-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coast Guard arrests two with banned agrochemicals in Ranminithenna, Kirinda areas - DailyNews

Snippet: Coast Guard personnel arrested two suspects along with a large stock of illegally smuggled banned agrochemicals in Ranminithenna and Kirinda areas on Friday (2).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/05/local/927213/coast-guard-arrests-two-with-banned-agrochemicals-in-ranminithenna-kirinda-areas/

[2026-01-04 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: At 82 and 70, married influencers show it’s never too late to go viral

Snippet: Robert and May Leong have been posting online since 2022, with their quirky dance and comedy reels finding wide appeal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3338391/retirees-and-social-media-stars-share-their-offbeat-humour-and-dance-moves

[2026-01-04 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | How Hong Kong can complement Hainan’s free-trade port

Snippet: Jointly designed customs rules could be used in pilot schemes to smooth the customs process for international business

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3338196/how-hong-kong-can-work-hainan-ease-entry-chinas-market

[2026-01-04 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to boost tech, financial services integration during AI boom: Paul Chan

Snippet: Minister hails city’s role as global capital market for mainland Chinese tech firms, citing AI chipmaker Biren’s 82 per cent gains at debut

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3338660/hong-kong-boost-tech-and-financial-services-integration-amid-ai-boom-paul-chan

[2026-01-04 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: SM Prime withdraws Baguio public market redevelopment proposal

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/sm-prime-withdraws-baguio-public-market-redevelopment-proposal/

[2026-01-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: MindRank in Phase 3 trial with first AI-assisted new drug

Snippet: The company was aiming for approval in the second half of 2028, paving the way for a market launch in 2029

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3338618/mindrank-phase-3-trial-chinas-first-ai-assisted-new-drug-cutting-rd-costs-60

[2026-01-04 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump says US is taking control of Venezuela’s oil reserves - DailyNews

Snippet: President Donald Trump on Saturday said the US would take control of Venezuela’s massive oil reserves and recruit American companies to invest billions of dollars to refurbish the country’s gutted oil industry.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/04/breaking-news/926886/trump-says-us-is-taking-control-of-venezuelas-oil-reserves/

[2026-01-04 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: At 75, Snoopy has conquered the Gen Z market. How did the beagle do it?

Snippet: Snoopy’s enduring appeal continues to boost Peanuts’ brand now – it has more than 1,200 licensees around the world

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3338275/75-snoopy-has-conquered-gen-z-market-and-collaborates-global-luxury-brands

[2026-01-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What are China’s hottest jobs as AI reshapes the labour market?

Snippet: The structural shift in China’s labour market will make digital skills mandatory as new opportunities emerge and traditional work tapers off

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337290/what-are-chinas-hottest-jobs-ai-reshapes-labour-market

[2026-01-03 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong property market hits 4-year high in 2025 as sales top US$79 billion

Snippet: December was the 10th consecutive month where new home transactions exceeded 1,500, the first time the trend was seen in more than 21 years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/3338597/hong-kong-property-market-hits-4-year-high-2025-sales-top-hk616-billion

[2026-01-03 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More issuers turn to Dubai listings as yuan bonds gain traction in Middle East

Snippet: Dubai’s dim sum bond momentum points to investor confidence in China and diversification from the US dollar, says regulator

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3338120/more-issuers-turn-dubai-listings-yuan-bonds-gain-traction-middle-east

[2026-01-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: No ‘piecemeal’ steps: Chinese journal urges more support for property sector

Snippet: Top Communist Party journal calls on officials to roll out a stronger policy package in one go, rather than following ‘piecemeal-style’ approach

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3338537/china-should-intervene-more-decisively-shore-property-market-top-party-journal

[2026-01-02 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s box office up 22% in 2025 to US$7.4 billion, led by smash hit Ne Zha 2

Snippet: World’s second-largest movie market sees domestic films capture nearly 80 per cent of sales, while Disney’s Zootopia sequel sets new high for imported titles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3338521/chinas-box-office-22-2025-us74-billion-led-record-breaking-ne-zha-2

[2026-01-02 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In the new world order, market power trumps military might. Can China compete?

Snippet: Changing metrics of competition are reshaping the international systems built around Western dominance, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3338443/new-world-order-market-power-trumps-military-might-can-china-compete

[2026-01-02 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks jump into 2026 with biggest surge since May

Snippet: Investors expect Beijing’s ‘policy pivot’ to continue, with a focus on demand-side stimulus and stabilising the housing market, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3338452/hong-kong-stocks-jump-2026-investors-bet-continued-bull-run

[2026-01-02 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Operation Santa Claus: elderly Hongkongers find new purpose on rooftop farms

Snippet: Farm the City is charity founded in 2018 by three farming enthusiasts to share benefits of connecting with nature with city dwellers, especially elderly residents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3338450/operation-santa-claus-elderly-hongkongers-find-new-purpose-rooftop-farms

[2026-01-02 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s M&A revival points to deeper investor confidence in growth prospects

Snippet: Deal value is expected to rise, with strategic transactions and overseas ambitions driving momentum

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3338262/chinas-ma-market-poised-2026-expansion-investors-regain-confidence-assets

[2026-01-02 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | New strategy for the Northern Metropolis may be a game changer

Snippet: The more agile corporate-led strategy, which balances government leadership with market mechanics, could be a blueprint for managing other projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3338389/new-strategy-northern-metropolis-may-be-game-changer

[2026-01-02 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kandyan law and mining permissions - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/rajpal-abeynayake/925907/kandyan-law-and-mining-permissions/

[2026-01-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Chinese electric vehicle makers face do-or-die moment in 2026 - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/business/926202/chinese-electric-vehicle-makers-face-do-or-die-moment-in-2026/

[2026-01-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Secondary market kicks off 2026 with spring in its step - DailyNews

Snippet: Market participants embraced a calculated buying stance as the secondary market commenced its inaugural trading session for 2026, yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/business/926240/secondary-market-kicks-off-2026-with-spring-in-its-step/

[2026-01-01 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s EV makers to corner one-third of global market by 2030, UBS says

Snippet: Analysts see China’s EV edge enduring, citing overseas profits and supply chain strengths despite tariffs and Western protectionism

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3338224/full-throttle-chinese-ev-makers-corner-one-third-global-market-2030-ubs-says

[2026-01-01 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: ЦРУ не нашло доказательств атаки ВСУ на резиденцию Путина

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.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/cru-ne-naslo-dokazatelstv-ataki-ukrainy-na-rezidenciu-putina/a-75353941

[2026-01-01 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Air France-KLM remains bullish on China-Europe travel market despite hurdles

Snippet: Chinese travellers drive leisure and business bookings as airline eyes long-term growth despite Russian airspace restrictions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337588/china-europe-travel-markets-resilience-keeps-air-france-klm-optimistic-despite-headwinds

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Hong Kong’s IPO market rings in 2026 on a high note

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

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3338251/hong-kongs-ipo-market-rings-2026-high-note

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 31.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/business/925289/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-31-12-2025/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: SEC eases minimum public holding rules for listings - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/business/925335/sec-eases-minimum-public-holding-rules-for-listings/

[2026-01-01 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Miles to go: Hong Kong’s premium taxi roll-out crawls to a third of 3,500 target

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

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3338340/miles-go-hong-kongs-premium-taxi-roll-out-crawls-third-3500-target

[2025-12-31 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China housing market gets VAT relief on resales but demand outlook stays subdued

Snippet: Policy lowering VAT to 3 per cent reduces seller costs but demand recovery is key to stabilising the housing sector, property agents say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3338284/china-housing-market-gets-vat-relief-resales-demand-outlook-stays-subdued

[2025-12-31 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing renews trade-in subsidy scheme amid domestic car market’s gloomy outlook

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

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3338281/beijing-renews-trade-subsidy-scheme-amid-domestic-car-markets-gloomy-outlook

[2025-12-31 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s DRAM giant CXMT plans US$4.2 billion IPO on Shanghai’s Star Market

Snippet: Listing aims to fund wafer expansion and DRAM upgrades as Beijing drives tech self-reliance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china-future-tech/semiconductors/article/3338246/chinas-dram-giant-cxmt-plans-us42-billion-ipo-shanghais-star-market

[2025-12-31 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China AI start-up MiniMax kicks off US$538 million Hong Kong IPO

Snippet: Start of Shanghai-based company’s share sale follows launch of rival Zhipu’s US$560 million IPO a day earlier

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3338239/china-ai-start-minimax-kicks-us538-million-hong-kong-ipo

[2025-12-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ACL FireGuard receives highest national fire safety standard - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/business/924447/acl-fireguard-receives-highest-national-fire-safety-standard/

[2025-12-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 30.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/business/924525/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-30-12-2025/

[2025-12-31 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing trims property resale tax in fresh push to stabilise housing market

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

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3338209/beijing-trims-property-resale-tax-fresh-push-stabilise-housing-market

[2025-12-30 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Zhipu AI launches US$560 million share sale amid heated IPO tech race

Snippet: The company, marketed overseas as Z.ai, eyes US$6.6 billion valuation with Hong Kong’s first large language model listing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/investor-relations/ipo-quote-profile/article/3338107/chinas-zhipu-ai-launches-us560-million-share-sale-hong-kongs-ipo-tech-race-heats