[2025-12-13 13:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: King says he can 'share the good news' his cancer treatment will be reduced - DailyNews

Snippet: King Charles has shared “good news” about his cancer, saying in a personal message that early diagnosis and “effective intervention” means his treatment can be reduced in the new year.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/breaking-news/914048/king-says-he-can-share-the-good-news-his-cancer-treatment-will-be-reduced/

[2025-12-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Your cheat sheet for what to do in Hong Kong from December 13-19

Snippet: Discover how Labubu creator Kasing Lung’s Monsters came to be, and hunt for interesting gifts at China Hong Kong City’s Christmas market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3336188/best-things-do-hong-kong-week-december-13-19

[2025-12-12 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Gold prices climb in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The price of gold in Sri Lanka rose today (12), reflecting increases in the global gold market.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/local/913622/gold-prices-climb-in-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-12 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How the global grey market in SIM cards powers fraud and influence

Snippet: How much does an army of bots cost? A new study reveals how likes and clout are bought

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3336187/how-global-grey-market-sim-cards-powers-fraud-and-influence

[2025-12-12 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘China’s little Nvidia’ warns of overheating risks after 723% share surge

Snippet: Moore Threads shares drop 13 per cent on Friday after the GPU maker cautions investors to ‘make decisions prudently and invest rationally’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336184/chinas-nvidia-warns-overheating-risks-after-723-share-surge

[2025-12-12 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s generative AI tiger MiniMax pursues Hong Kong IPO to expand global reach

Snippet: Hong Kong equity market offers platform for mainland Chinese AI firms seeking international investors amid intensifying domestic competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3336146/chinas-generative-ai-tiger-minimax-pursues-hong-kong-ipo-expand-global-reach

[2025-12-12 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan, US defence chiefs cover radar row and other China tensions in phone call

Snippet: Washington and Tokyo share ‘serious concerns’ about regional security, reaffirm commitment to alliance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336143/japan-us-defence-chiefs-cover-radar-row-and-other-china-tensions-phone-call

[2025-12-12 13:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: 42% of Grade 5 students in PH share reading textbooks

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/grade-5-students-share-books-southeast-asia-primary-learning-metrics-2024/

[2025-12-12 13:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks advance as traders position for additional growth measures

Snippet: Investors anticipate further easing on monetary, fiscal and property fronts after Beijing vowed to strengthen domestic market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336142/hong-kong-stocks-advance-beijing-vows-bolster-economy-key-conference

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Look beyond AI ‘titans’ for growth stocks, BofA Securities says

Snippet: Investors should shift focus to AI-driven sectors with more rising stars, under-covered companies and pair-trading opportunities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336110/ai-stock-opportunities-lie-battleground-sectors-not-titans-bofa-securities-says

[2025-12-12 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: The FDA Rarely Forces Manufacturers to Recall Dangerous Medical Devices, Watchdog Report Finds

Snippet: The Food and Drug Administration rarely uses its authority to pull dangerous medical devices off the market and is so poorly staffed that it’s sometimes unable to make sure companies are taking critical steps to protect patients during health emergencies, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/fda-defective-device-recalls-gao-report

[2025-12-12 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tanker seized off Venezuela to be taken to US port, as threat of war grows

Snippet: White House justifies targeting ‘black-market oil’ as Russia expresses support for its ally, Nicolas Maduro

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3336132/seized-tanker-be-taken-us-port-venezuela-war-threats-grow

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 11.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/business/913016/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-11-12-2025/

[2025-12-12 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Huawei ramps up foldable handset battle with global launch of Mate X7

Snippet: Huawei held nearly 70 per cent of China’s foldable smartphone market in the first three quarters, according to research firm IDC

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3336029/chinas-huawei-ramps-foldable-smartphone-battle-global-launch-slim-mate-x7

[2025-12-11 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: WSJ: Трамп хочет направить активы РФ на проекты в Украине

Snippet: Документы, дополняющие мирный план по Украине президента США Дональда Трампа , которые его администрация на протяжении последних недель обсуждала с европейскими чиновниками, предполагают разморозку российских активов на территории ЕС и передачу их американским финансовым и иным компаниям для развития проектов Украине. Об этом сообщила в среду, 10 декабря, газета The Wall Street Journalсо ссылкой на неназванные американские и европейские источники.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/wsj-plan-trampa-predpolagaet-investicii-ssa-v-ukraine-za-scet-aktivov-rf/a-75102279

[2025-12-11 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China sets sights on ‘fully tapping’ domestic market potential after policy meet

Snippet: Following annual central economic work conference, leaders also pledge to stabilise property sector, fight deflation and curb cutthroat competition to counter risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3336076/china-stresses-domestic-demand-after-closely-watched-economic-conference

[2025-12-11 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Apple takes China’s smartphone battle house to house with 3-hour iPhone delivery

Snippet: Apple is ramping up the fight for the Chinese market as rivals Huawei and Xiaomi pile on the pressure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3336056/apple-takes-chinas-smartphone-battle-house-house-free-3-hour-iphone-delivery

[2025-12-11 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany's oldest Christmas market in Dresden ups security

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-dresden-striezelmarkt-christmas-market-security-concerns-terrorist-attack/video-75062919

[2025-12-11 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Privacy row as women in China community chat group required to share menstrual dates

Snippet: Anger after village doctor asks for period dates, phone numbers; online critics slam move, ask if next step is ‘forced fertilisation’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3335178/women-china-community-chat-group-required-share-menstrual-dates-raises-privacy-concerns

[2025-12-11 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Bangladesh mosque, temple share same courtyard

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/bangladesh-the-mosque-and-hindu-temple-sharing-one-courtyard/video-75079838

[2025-12-11 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Faltering debut for Jingdong Industrials as US$383 million Hong Kong IPO dips 2.6%

Snippet: JD.com’s business-to-business unit tested investor appetite for Chinese supply-chain technology stocks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3336001/jdcoms-jingdong-industrials-rides-hong-kong-ipo-boom-us383-million-listing

[2025-12-11 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Casino tycoon Fu Tak-iam’s family buys US$71 million Hong Kong rental property

Snippet: Deal highlights investor shift from offices to rental housing as hotel conversions surge amid student influx

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3335941/late-casino-tycoon-fu-tak-iams-family-buys-hong-kong-serviced-flats-us71-million

[2025-12-11 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Value addition smart choice to increase profit margin of tea’ - DailyNews

Snippet: Nimal Udugampola, Chairman of the Smallholder Tea Development Authority, said while assuming the chairmanship of the Asian Tea Alliance said value addition will definitely be a smart choice to increase the profit margin of tea and to face the challenges of the industry.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/11/business/912240/value-addition-smart-choice-to-increase-profit-margin-of-tea/

[2025-12-11 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Lanka has potential to capture 90% of global cinnamon market” - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka has the opportunity to capture 90% of the global cinnamon market if the country can increase the production. Currently Sri Lanka is earning about USD 250 million for a year which can easily become USD 1 billion industry in five 10 years if plans are mooted properly, opined Chathura Abeyratne – Director/COO, Joint Agri Products Ceylon, at a conference held recently in Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/11/business/912257/lanka-has-potential-to-capture-90-of-global-cinnamon-market/

[2025-12-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Market drives higher as turnover strengthens - DailyNews

Snippet: Following a sharp uptick at the beginning of the session, the Colombo Bourse continued to move upward during the trading day with minor fluctuations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/11/business/912286/market-drives-higher-as-turnover-strengthens/

[2025-12-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 10.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/11/business/912297/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-10-12-2025/

[2025-12-11 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories

Snippet: The move requires tourists from 42 nations to share five-year social media history, igniting privacy debates and free speech worries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3335947/us-plans-order-foreign-tourists-disclose-social-media-histories

[2025-12-11 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany steps up missile defense with help from Israel

Snippet: The US government's new strategy paper is putting pressure on NATO countries, and has added a sense of urgency to Germany's attempts to invest more into its own defense.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-steps-up-missile-defense-with-help-from-israel/a-75067175

[2025-12-10 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Power and data centres will put China ahead of US in the AI race, says investor

Snippet: AI is now a race to build data centres and secure electricity, says investor Allen Zhu, who argues China’s energy push puts it ahead

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3335892/ai-race-comes-down-power-and-data-centres-and-china-has-edge-says-unicorn-hunter

[2025-12-10 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: India: Microsoft announces $17.5 billion AI investment

Snippet: US tech giant Microsoft announced on Tuesday that it will invest $17.5 billion (€15 billion) in India over the next four years as it looks to strengthen the country's cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/india-microsoft-announces-175-billion-ai-investment/a-75080144

[2025-12-10 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Why Japan's economic woes spark global market concern

Snippet: Stimulating economic growth while tackling the rising cost of living has been high on the agenda of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi since taking office in October.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/japan-sanae-takaichi-economy-cost-of-living-crisis-spending-inflation-trump-tariffs/a-75033679

[2025-12-10 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Google unveils plans to try again with smart glasses in 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: Google plans to launch smart glasses powered by artificial intelligence (AI) in 2026, after its previous high-profile attempt to enter the market ended in failure.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/10/breaking-news/911890/google-unveils-plans-to-try-again-with-smart-glasses-in-2026/

[2025-12-10 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Nuwara Eliya vegetable sales plunge 50% as market demand falls - DailyNews

Snippet: Vegetable sales at the Nuwara Eliya Economic Center have reportedly declined by approximately 50% due to reduced market demand.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/10/local/911820/nuwara-eliya-vegetable-sales-plunge-50-as-market-demand-falls/

[2025-12-10 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Microsoft makes US$17.5 billion pledge for AI cloud in India

Snippet: The country of 1.45 billion people is increasingly drawing the attention of AI power brokers as a market and a source of talent and data

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3335847/microsoft-makes-us175-billion-pledge-ai-cloud-india

[2025-12-10 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: OpenAI names first chief of revenue as ChatGPT maker aims to make a profit

Snippet: OpenAI is facing increased competition from rivals, including Google, which last month unleashed the latest version of its own AI assistant

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3335831/openai-names-slack-ceo-first-chief-revenue-chatgpt-maker-aims-make-profit

[2025-12-10 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks end higher as China stimulus hopes spark property rally

Snippet: Market sentiment buoyed by China homebuyer loan support talk and Vanke debt progress

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3335827/hong-kong-stocks-extend-losses-wall-street-caution-weighs-sentiment

[2025-12-10 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Investors brace as Beijing’s policy huddle tests China’s stock rebound

Snippet: With China’s stock rally fading, markets are pinning their hopes on the Central Economic Work Conference for signs of clearer policy support

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3335720/investors-brace-beijings-policy-huddle-tests-durability-china-stock-rebound

[2025-12-10 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: LKR slightly appreciates against USD - DailyNews

Snippet: The LKR slightly appreciated against the USD, closing at LKR 308.61/USD compared to LKR 308.66/USD seen previously. Overnight liquidity in the banking system expanded to LKR 101.4Mn from LKR 85.7Mn recorded on the previous day. The secondary market yield curve saw renewed buying interest, supported by foreign participation, which generated moderate trading volumes.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/10/business/911529/lkr-slightly-appreciates-against-usd/

[2025-12-10 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Retail interest drives market upside - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo Bourse which took a sharp incline at the beginning of the session continued to move upward amid minor fluctuations. The ASPI advanced 439 points to close at 22,034, while the S&P SL20 edged up 77 points to end at 6,004. Top contributors to the ASPI were DOCK, CINS, COMB, SAMP and ACL.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/10/business/911515/retail-interest-drives-market-upside/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Market Statistics on 09.12.2025 - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/10/business/911480/market-statistics-on-09-12-2025/

[2025-12-09 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CSE ASPI rebounds above 22,000, Gains 439 points amid market recovery - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) saw a strong rebound today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) climbing 439.46 points (2.04%) to close at 22,034.32, surpassing the 22,000-point mark.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/breaking-news/911291/cse-aspi-rebounds-above-22000-gains-439-points-amid-market-recovery/

[2025-12-09 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: gender-based violence

Snippet: MovePH Emerging apps to watch out for that keep women and children safe, anywhere Global Affairs 7 in 10 women human rights defenders, activists, and journalists report online violence Dec 9, 2025 5:30 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied In-depth After sexual harassment, assault: The women left behind Jul 5, 2025 4:30 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Explainers Discrimination, unpaid care work: The unique challenges

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/gender-based-violence/

[2025-12-09 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Vantage Point] SEC’s float gambit: Shaking the stock market from deep slumber

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/vantage-point-securities-exchange-commission-float-gambit/

[2025-12-09 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [ANALYSIS] Will the Philippine stock market recover in 2026?

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/analysis-prospects-philippine-stock-market-2026/

[2025-12-09 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Uswag Ilonggo's Ang profited from contractor boom

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/investigative/uswag-ilonggo-james-ang-jr-profit-allencon-contract-boom/

[2025-12-09 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong launches HKEX Tech 100 Index in pivot towards innovation-driven growth

Snippet: Unveiling of benchmark tracking Hong Kong-listed tech firms comes amid a wave of property stock delistings

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3335684/hong-kong-launches-hkex-tech-100-index-pivot-towards-innovation-driven-growth

[2025-12-09 13:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks extend losses amid rate-cut caution, muted China policy outlook

Snippet: Global banks cite lack of urgency in policy signals; Wall Street retreat adds pressure on sentiment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3335677/hong-kong-stocks-extend-losses-amid-rate-cut-caution-muted-china-policy-outlook

[2025-12-09 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: McDonald’s tastes fat profit in US$9.3 million Hong Kong property sale

Snippet: Company secures 200 per cent gain in the fourth sale in an initiative to dispose of eight retail spots across the city

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3335642/mcdonalds-cooks-fat-profit-us93-million-hong-kong-property-sale

[2025-12-09 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Seylan Bank partners CDS to facilitate investment access for non-resident investors - DailyNews

Snippet: Seylan Bank PLC entered a strategic partnership with the Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Limited (CDS), the wholly owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing investment accessibility for non-resident investors.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/business/910416/seylan-bank-partners-cds-to-facilitate-investment-access-for-non-resident-investors-2/

[2025-12-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Share Market Statistics on 08.12.2025 - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/business/910708/share-market-statistics-on-08-12-2025/