[2026-01-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Digital Foundations for a data-driven agriculture sector launched - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka today took a major step towards transforming its agriculture sector with the official launch of the Agriculture Enterprise Architecture Framework, Agriculture Interoperability Framework, Data Sharing Policies, and CROPIX, a national digital platform for crop data and decision-making.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/local/938379/digital-foundations-for-a-data-driven-agriculture-sector-launched/

[2026-01-23 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: "Un monde où seule la puissance compte est dangereux"

Snippet: Donald Trump s'est largement emparé du Forum économique mondial de Davos, avec son discours très suivi, mercredi (22.01), puis ce jeudi avec le lancement officiel de son très décrié Conseil de la paix, un club présidé par le chef de l'Etat américain et qui réunit des pays prêts à payer un milliard de dollars pour disposer d'un siège permanent.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/fr/merz-discours-davos/a-75612208

[2026-01-23 04:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ein Jahr danach: US-Austritt aus WHO ist vollzogen

Snippet: Der 2025 verkündete Austritt der USA aus der Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) ist an diesem Donnerstag - ein Jahr nach Eingang der Kündigung - wirksam geworden. WHO-Chef Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus sagte, er hoffe, dass die Vereinigten Staaten ihre Entscheidung überdächten und der Organisation wieder beiträten. "Der Austritt ist ein Verlust für die USA und auch ein Verlust für den Rest der Welt", betonte Tedros.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/donald-trump-usa-who-weltgesundheitsorganisation-austritt/a-75604958

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How dumplings spread across Asia and Europe and tips on making your own

Snippet: From ravioli to gyoza and pierogi, dumplings are one of the world’s most popular foods. Find out how easy they are to make at home

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3340561/how-dumplings-spread-across-asia-and-europe-and-tips-making-your-own

[2026-01-22 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: On the Menu | 2016 was a great time for Hong Kong’s dining scene. Which openings survived?

Snippet: As the 2016 social media trend picks up, Charmaine Mok looks back at notable restaurant openings that year and which are still with us

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3340655/2016-was-great-time-hong-kongs-restaurant-scene-which-openings-survived

[2026-01-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Inflation to 2.9% in Dec. - DailyNews

Snippet: The overall rate of inflation as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on YoY basis increased to 2.9 % in December 2025, compared to 2.4% in November 2025. Food Inflation increased to 4.4% in December 2025, compared to 3.6% in November 2025 the Census & Statistics Department said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/22/business/937897/inflation-to-2-9-in-dec/

[2026-01-22 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: 'Barely surviving': Life in Nigeria's cost-of-living crisis

Snippet: Riyah James, a teacher at a primary school in Surulere, Lagos, has to spend more on transport than ever before. "There's hardly anything left of my salary," the young Nigerian told DW. "Gas prices have skyrocketed. Sometimes the bus conductor demands higher prices practically overnight, and I don't have enough money with me," she explained.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/africa-nigeria-lagos-president-bola-tinubu-subsidy-inflation-cost-of-living-food-prices-economy/a-75503303

[2026-01-21 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for January 23-25

Snippet: Head to Tai Kwun this Friday for sushi and sashimi, channel Aussie vibes with a sausage sizzle on Saturday, and swing by Festival Walk’s newest bakery on Sunday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3340421/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-january-23-25

[2026-01-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: He had cancer, she had a rare disorder. How two 85-year-olds came out on top

Snippet: Bob and Fran German share how going vegan changed their lives and helps them keep fit, healthy, full of energy – and sniffle-free

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3340522/how-whole-food-plant-based-diet-keeps-85-year-old-youtubers-young-and-disease-free

[2026-01-21 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Food-rescue may save the world - DailyNews

Snippet: What are these highly processed foods? Packeted potato chips, processed meat products such as sausages, and other processed foods such as processed milk products — including say chocolates and confectioneries, plus an unhealthy quantity of fizzy drinks that contain high quantities of sugar, became almost the staple for a majority of Americans.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/21/features/937164/food-rescue-may-save-the-world/

[2026-01-21 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka moves to align organic agriculture with global standards - DailyNews

Snippet: Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe said that Sri Lanka is taking decisive steps to strengthen its organic agricultural export sector by aligning national standards with international regulations especially to boost export agriculture sector.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/21/business/937259/sri-lanka-moves-to-align-organic-agriculture-with-global-standards/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China sends emergency food aid to Cuba as US sanctions worsen shortages

Snippet: First batch of rice arrives in Cuba under new Chinese programme while the island reels from abrupt halt in Venezuelan oil shipments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340604/china-sends-emergency-food-aid-cuba-us-sanctions-worsen-shortages

[2026-01-21 01:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Like potatoes? Berlin is giving away 4 million kilos

Snippet: Around 4 million kilograms of potatoes, neatly sorted and stored in a cool, dry place — in perfect condition for consumption, and yet threatened with destruction.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/berlin-germany-potatoes-eu-agriculture-kartoffel/a-75524577

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China urges Taliban to tighten security after suicide attack on restaurant in Kabul

Snippet: Militant group Isis-K claimed responsibility for the attack in the Afghan capital, says it has placed Chinese nationals on its target list

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340584/china-urges-taliban-tighten-security-after-suicide-attack-restaurant-kabul

[2026-01-20 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singaporean musician living with OCD uses toy pianos to tell her story

Snippet: Margaret Leng Tan talks about weird instruments and ‘the magic of timing’, following her Hong Kong performance of ‘Dragon Ladies Don’t Weep’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3340389/singaporean-musician-living-ocd-uses-toy-pianos-and-cat-food-tins-tell-her-story

[2026-01-20 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Amended Sri Lanka Organic Standard to be launched - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka will take a significant step towards strengthening its organic agriculture and export framework with the official launch of the Amended Sri Lanka Organic Standard SLS, scheduled to take place later this month in Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/20/business/936377/amended-sri-lanka-organic-standard-to-be-launched/

[2026-01-20 03:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explosion at Chinese restaurant in Afghan capital kills 7

Snippet: The Afghan branch of Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Kabul attack, saying it was carried out by a suicide bomber

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3340473/explosion-chinese-restaurant-kabul-kills-7-injures-dozen-more

[2026-01-19 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Portugal: Erste Runde der Präsidentenwahl mit Überraschung

Snippet: Bei der Präsidentenwahl in Portugal kam Antonio José Seguro von der Sozialistischen Partei (PS) am Sonntag mit gut 31 Prozent auf Platz eins, wie die Wahlbehörde CNE mitteilte. Der Chef der aufstrebenden Rechtspopulisten, André Ventura, der als Favorit in diese Wahlrunde ging, belegte Rang zwei. Demnach kam der 43-Jährige auf 23,5 Prozent der Stimmen.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/portugal-erste-runde-pr%C3%A4sidentenwahl-mit-%C3%BCberraschung-antonio-jos%C3%A9-seguro-andr%C3%A9-ventura-stichwahl/a-75560982

[2026-01-19 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan snaps into action as alligator weed chokes waterways

Snippet: The seemingly innocuous alligator weed, or Alternanthera philoxeroides, poses a real problem, especially to rice farmers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3340248/japan-struggles-weed-out-plant-threatening-agriculture-ecosystems

[2026-01-19 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Amendment to Cooperative Act in offing to streamline cooperative mechanism - DailyNews

Snippet: Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe said that the Cooperative Act will be amended to streamline the cooperative mechanism.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/19/business/935637/amendment-to-cooperative-act-in-offing-to-streamline-cooperative-mechanism/

[2026-01-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pyramid Wilmar helps build next generation of professional chefs - DailyNews

Snippet: Pyramid Wilmar, a leading name in the food manufacturing and marketing industry in Sri Lanka, concluded its island-wide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, ChefsHunt, a comprehensive programme aimed at identifying, nurturing and empowering young culinary talent across the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/19/business/935699/pyramid-wilmar-helps-build-next-generation-of-professional-chefs/

[2026-01-18 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Port City Colombo unveils 'The Food Harbour' lifestyle and culinary destination - DailyNews

Snippet: The Food Harbour, Sri Lanka’s first international-standard open-air food and beverage destination, was officially launched on 16 January 2026 at Port City Colombo, with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, attending the event as the Chief Guest.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/18/local/935640/port-city-colombo-unveils-the-food-harbour-lifestyle-and-culinary-destination/

[2026-01-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: He wasn’t allowed to grill for years. That’s how he mastered yakitori

Snippet: The chef behind Tokyo’s Torishiki brings his gospel of succulent skewers, steady discipline and generous mentorship to Torikaze in Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3339345/why-yakitori-chef-yoshiteru-ikegawa-treats-grilling-endurance-sport

[2026-01-18 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: History of Macau’s iconic pork chop bun and where to eat the authentic classic

Snippet: Gaining global fame after being spotlighted by Anthony Bourdain, Macau’s pork chop bun is set to become an Intangible Cultural Heritage item

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3340130/history-macaus-famous-pork-chop-bun-and-where-eat-authentic-classic

[2026-01-18 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Karlspreis für Mario Draghi: "Den Euro gerettet"

Snippet: Für historische Verdienste um die europäische Einigung wird Mario Draghi, der ehemalige Präsident der Europäischen Zentralbank (2011 bis 2019), mit dem Internationalen Karlspreis 2026 ausgezeichnet. Mit Draghi, der von 2021 bis 2022 auch Regierungschef Italiens war, ehre man eine Persönlichkeit, "die zielgerichtet und mit unerschütterlicher Entschlossenheit Großes für Europa geleistet hat", begründete das Karlspreis-Direktorium seine Entscheidung.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/internationaler-karlspreis-zu-aachen-mario-draghi-euro-ex-ezb-chef-eu-italien/a-75547781

[2026-01-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman seeks online help to slaughter pigs, attracting 1,000 volunteers to farm

Snippet: On day of event, local public security bureau dispatches staff to maintain order, ensuring a smooth experience for all attendees

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339732/chinese-woman-seeks-online-help-slaughter-pigs-attracting-over-1000-volunteers-her-farm

[2026-01-17 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Vantage Point] Why Jollibee should stop thinking like a restaurant and start thinking like McDonald’s

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/voices/thought-leaders/vantage-point-jollibee-united-states-listing-mcdonalds-lessons/

[2026-01-17 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Reflections | What a Chinese hero’s fatal love of raw fish warns us about uncooked food

Snippet: The recent sale of the most expensive tuna in Tokyo reflects sushi’s popularity, but an episode in Chinese history shows raw food’s dangers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339964/what-ancient-chinese-heros-fatal-love-raw-fish-warns-us-about-uncooked-food

[2026-01-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In the heat of competition, this young chef kept a cool head

Snippet: Now sous chef at Hong Kong’s Michelin-starred Belon, the 30-year-old Indonesian-Canadian once wanted to be an engineer

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3340146/ardy-fergusons-road-spellegrino-young-chef-crown

[2026-01-17 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Urban Foraging - Fresh, Tasty and Free

Snippet: For these modern foragers and hunters, the food is free, tasty and more varied than in the supermarket.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/urban-foraging-fresh-tasty-and-free/a-74989290

[2026-01-16 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany's farms are failing despite high food prices

Snippet: Agricultural policy rarely takes center stage in Germany. The worries of farmers do not often make the national headlines.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-farms-are-failing-despite-high-food-prices/a-75524216

[2026-01-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘hardcore grandma’ live-streamer gains fame for farm fertilisation drone skills

Snippet: Dai views her new role as both a source of entertainment and a way to stay connected with her family

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3339610/china-hardcore-grandma-gains-fame-farm-fertilisation-drone-skills-and-live-streamer

[2026-01-16 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Dali in China’s Yunnan province is a great place for food adventurers

Snippet: Yunnan’s climate and geography are ideal for growing a wide range of produce, and chefs in Dali are taking the cuisine to the next level

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3339994/why-dali-chinas-yunnan-province-such-great-place-food-adventurers

[2026-01-16 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 16-18

Snippet: Loosen up for the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, shop discounted home goods, enjoy special-edition buns and more this weekend

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3340084/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-january-16-18

[2026-01-16 13:02 UTC+10:00] [Food / Good Food Guide (Vic)] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Tyga

Snippet: Updated February 24, 2026,first published January 16, 2026

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/vic-good-food-guide/tyga-20260115-p5nudo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-01-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan ramen eatery bans ‘troublesome’ China diners, charges more for English menu

Snippet: Restaurant says it had to call police over unruly Chinese diners; online sleuths claim real reason for ‘trouble’ is dual pricing policy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339175/japan-ramen-eatery-bans-troublesome-china-customers-charges-lot-more-english-menu

[2026-01-16 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can new tricks save Hong Kong’s restaurants from ‘irreversible’ Shenzhen trend?

Snippet: Business models are being overhauled as food and drink sector tackles ‘irreversible’ trend of Hongkongers spending their money elsewhere

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3340068/whats-cooking-hong-kong-restaurants-thinking-outside-box-bid-survive

[2026-01-16 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Trump Administration Orders USDA Employees to Investigate Foreign Researchers They Work With

Snippet: The Trump administration is directing employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate foreign scientists who collaborate with the agency on research papers for evidence of “subversive or criminal activity.”

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-usda-foreign-scientists

[2026-01-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: FAO appeals for US$ 16.5 Mn to restore livelihoods after Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Headquarters in Rome issued an appeal calling for international assistance of US$ 16.5 million to support the early recovery of livelihoods and food security for farming, livestock-keeping and fishing communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/local/934669/fao-appeals-for-us-16-5-mn-to-restore-livelihoods-after-cyclone-ditwah/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sourdough the star at Paul Lafayet co-founder’s new Hong Kong bakery concept

Snippet: Social Goods sees Christophe Younes’ love of health and baked treats come together, with his mother helping realise his sourdough vision

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3339828/paul-lafayet-co-founders-new-hong-kong-bakery-social-goods-combines-his-biggest-passions

[2026-01-15 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Milk powder prices reduced from tomorrow - DailyNews

Snippet: The price of imported milk powder will be reduced from tomorrow (16), following an agreement reached between milk powder importers and the Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Ministry.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/local/934177/milk-powder-prices-reduced-from-tomorrow/

[2026-01-15 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Namal condemns insult on senior Buddhist monk - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has said Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation Minister K.D. Lalkantha’s recent remarks against a Buddhist monk, violate the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act No. 56 of 2007.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/local/933761/namal-condemns-insult-on-senior-buddhist-monk/

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Venezuela: Ist Machado die große Verliererin im Machtpoker?

Snippet: Natürlich hat sich Donald Trump über die gerahmte Geburtsurkunde seines Großvaters Friedrich Trump aus Kallstadt gefreut, die ihm Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz mitbrachte. Auch der neu geschaffene FIFA-Friedenspreis von Weltfußball-Chef Gianni Infantino hat dem US-Präsidenten sichtbar geschmeichelt. Regelrecht begeistert war er über die "kleine Aufmerksamkeit" aus Katar: eine etwa 400-Millionen-Dollar-teure Boeing 747 als potenzielles neues Präsidentenflugzeug, als Ersatz für seine Air Force One.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/venezuela-maria-corina-machado-friedensnobelpreis-wof%C3%BCr-%C3%BCbergeben-usa-donald-trump/a-75486025

[2026-01-15 03:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Trump-Regierung lässt Streit mit Fed-Chef Powell eskalieren

Snippet: Die US-Notenbank Fed hat nach den Worten ihres Chefs Jerome Powell eine Vorladung vom Justizministerium der Vereinigten Staaten erhalten. In einer über das Videoportal Youtube verbreiteten Stellungnahme erläutert Powell, dass die Vorladung seine Anhörung vor dem US-Senat im vergangenen Juni betrifft. Dabei wurde Powell zu der umfassenden Sanierung des Fed-Zentralbankgebäudes in der US-Hauptstadt Washington befragt.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/usa-notenbank-fed-anklage-vorladung-jerome-powell-donald-trump-justizministerium/a-75475377

[2026-01-15 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Imported Milk Powder prices reduced - DailyNews

Snippet: Milk powder importers have announced a reduction in prices starting January 16, the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development confirmed today.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/14/local/933799/imported-milk-powder-prices-reduced/

[2026-01-14 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Video | KPop Demon Hunters leads to record export of Korean instant noodles in 2025

Snippet: The surge in food exports from the country comes amid the popularity of Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3339835/kpop-demon-hunters-leads-record-exports-korean-instant-noodles-2025

[2026-01-14 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for January 16-18

Snippet: Indulge in Michelin-starred Huaiyang cuisine, a French free-flow champagne brunch with theatrical desserts, and a royal Indian banquet

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3339664/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-january-16-18

[2026-01-14 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Parliamentary committee seeks full report on X-Press Pearl compensation funds - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has raised concerns over the transparency and utilisation of compensation received for the environmental damage caused by the X-Press Pearl disaster, particularly in relation to payments made to affected fishermen and coastal conservation work.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/14/local/933546/parliamentary-committee-seeks-full-report-on-x-press-pearl-compensation-funds/

[2026-01-14 13:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Singapore’s farming future grow in Malaysia’s US$123 million food hub?

Snippet: The city state’s farmers eye the Johor-Singapore SEZ for cheaper land and labour to boost food security amid high local costs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3339803/can-singapores-farming-future-grow-malaysias-us123-million-agriculture-hub

[2026-01-14 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Compensation distribution related to damage caused by X-Press Pearl - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability focused its attention on the progress of distributing compensation received in relation to the damage caused by the X-Press Pearl vessel, including payments made to fishermen and expenditures on coastal conservation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/14/local/933180/compensation-distribution-related-to-damage-caused-by-x-press-pearl/