[2026-02-13 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Laksala opens 14th branch in Negombo - DailyNews

Snippet: With the aim of opening an international market for the products of traditional handicrafts of the country, focusing on the Negombo tourist zone, the 14th sales branch of the Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board (Laksala) was opened in Negombo yesterday (12) under the patronage of the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/business/950434/laksala-opens-14th-branch-in-negombo/

[2026-02-13 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EDB invites potential and SME exporters to strategic workshop - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board will organize a customer-centric specialized training program under the theme ‘Risk Management, Strategies and Incoterms to Win Competitiveness in International Trade Beyond Borders’ on February 18 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The workshop aims to enhance the export expertise of potential exporters and small and medium-scale entrepreneurs.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/business/950431/edb-invites-potential-and-sme-exporters-to-strategic-workshop/

[2026-02-13 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: JXG wins Sector Award at CIPM Great HR Quiz - DailyNews

Snippet: JXG (Janashakthi Group) emerged as the Sector Winner (Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Investment) at the CIPM Great HR Quiz 2026, held recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/business/950209/jxg-wins-sector-award-at-cipm-great-hr-quiz/

[2026-02-13 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NCCSL successfully concludes 67th AGM under theme ‘Mapping Connections Creating Opportunities.’ - DailyNews

Snippet: The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka hosted its 67 th Annual General Meeting at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, on 10 th February 2026, gathering distinguished representatives from the business community, government, and diplomatic missions to explore collaborative strategies for economic growth and the development of the MSME sector in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/business/950194/nccsl-successfully-concludes-67th-agm-under-theme-mapping-connections-creating-opportunities/

[2026-02-13 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Prime Constructions achieves C1 Grade under CIDA grading system - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Constructions (Pvt) Ltd (PCL), the construction arm of the real estate leader, the Prime Group, has achieved the coveted C1 grade under the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) grading system in just two and a half years since its incorporation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/business/950236/prime-constructions-achieves-c1-grade-under-cida-grading-system/

[2026-02-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A welcome development - DailyNews

Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s assurance that the rule of law will be firmly established in the country within this year will indeed be welcomed by all right-thinking and law-abiding citizens of this country. This indeed is one area where all past leaders had failed the nation. In fact, the leaders themselves were responsible for acting in breach of the law on many occasions.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/editorial/950456/a-welcome-development-12/

[2026-02-13 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany's new plans to tackle spiralling rents

Snippet: Anyone who has tried to find an apartment to rent long-term in one of Germany's big cities knows that it isn't easy — even with an above-average income and impeccable credentials. Browse through online property portals and you will likely find hundreds of apartments on offer in the most sought-after districts of cities like Berlin, Munich and Hamburg.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-new-plans-to-tackle-spiralling-rents/a-75937069

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Average public housing wait time in Hong Kong rises to 5.6 years

Snippet: Housing Bureau attributes third consecutive quarterly increase to high demand for flats in urban areas

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343364/average-public-housing-wait-time-hong-kong-rises-56-years

[2026-02-12 18:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Obesekarapura Housing Project resumes - DailyNews

Snippet: Construction on the Arunodaya Mawatha Apartment Project in Obeysekarapura officially resumed today (12), after being abandoned since 2020 due to the financial crisis and political instability.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/local/950130/obeysekarapura-housing-project-resumes/

[2026-02-12 18:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Property Bargain. Come and get it Aussies! Stolen Palestinian land! - Michael West

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/property-bargain-come-and-get-it-aussies-stolen-palestinian-land/

[2026-02-12 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Zhipu AI launches new major model GLM-5 in challenge to its rivals

Snippet: The GLM-5 represents a shift in AI development from ‘vibe coding’ to ‘agentic engineering’ to generate an enhanced performance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3343239/chinas-zhipu-ai-launches-new-major-model-glm-5-challenge-its-rivals

[2026-02-12 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EDB strengthens Sri Lanka–Hong Kong trade relations - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) had a high-level meeting with Hung Chiu Wah Derek, Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka to Hong Kong, on February 6, during his visit to Sri Lanka, aiming to expand trade collaboration, strengthening buyer-seller linkages and leveraging Hong Kong’s role as a global trading, logistics and re-export hub.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/business/949604/edb-strengthens-sri-lanka-hong-kong-trade-relations/

[2026-02-12 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EU a key development, economic partner - PM - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met the representatives of the European External Action Service at the Prime Minister’s office on Tuesday (10).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/local/949884/eu-a-key-development-economic-partner-pm/

[2026-02-12 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Minister launches Rs. 680 Mn Road Development Project in Jaffna under Punarudayata Maga initiative - DailyNews

Snippet: Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake launched the strategically important Avarankal – Thondamanaru Road Development Project at the Achchuveli Central Bus Stand on Wednesday (11).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/local/949887/minister-launches-rs-680-mn-road-development-project-in-jaffna-under-punarudayata-maga-initiative/

[2026-02-12 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany's oldest social housing complex has the lowest rents

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/germanys-fuggerei-social-housing-complex-has-the-lowest-rents-augsburg/video-75136343

[2026-02-11 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: As Helene Survivors Wait for State Help, Some Victims of Earlier Hurricanes Are Still Out of Their Homes

Snippet: These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/hurricane-helene-housing-recovery-program-lessons

[2026-02-11 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ADB’s new Country Director meets PM - DailyNews

Snippet: Shannon Cowlin, the newly appointed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Sri Lanka, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday (February 10) to discuss strengthening the long-standing partnership between the bank and the nation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/11/local/949366/adbs-new-country-director-meets-pm/

[2026-02-11 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Canal road development project launched in Malabe to ease traffic - DailyNews

Snippet: Work on developing two canal bank roads linking Chandrika Kumaratunga Mawatha and the Arangala Bridge in Malabe commenced yesterday (10), aiming to improve traffic safety and reduce congestion in the Kaduwela area.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/11/local/949342/canal-road-development-project-launched-in-malabe-to-ease-traffic/

[2026-02-11 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Advisory Council to boost event management industry - DailyNews

Snippet: The appointment of an Advisory Council for the advancement of the Event Management industry, which holds a prominent place among the new industrial sectors identified in Sri Lanka, was held on Monday (9) under the patronage of the Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti. This is the first time that the Ministry of Industries has appointed an Advisory Council for the service sector.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/11/business/948971/advisory-council-to-boost-event-management-industry/

[2026-02-11 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ship and boatbuilding market to reach nearly USD 580 Bn by 2035 - DailyNews

Snippet: The 9th edition of the Boat & Marine Show organized collectively by the Chamber of Marine Industries of Sri Lanka (CMISL), Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development was held successfully from January 30 to February 1 2026 at Port City, Colombo which showcased the country’s capabilities in marine tourism, recreational boating, yachting and boat building which are mainly focused on exports.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/11/business/948938/ship-and-boatbuilding-market-to-reach-nearly-usd-580-bn-by-2035/

[2026-02-11 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLTDA withdraws alleged letter promoting LGBTQ tourism - DailyNews

Snippet: The Court of Appeal was informed yesterday that the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has withdrawn a controversial letter endorsing projects aimed at promoting and developing LGBTQ tourism in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/11/local/949281/sltda-withdraws-alleged-letter-promoting-lgbtq-tourism/

[2026-02-11 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL, EU to strengthen partnership at Joint Commission meeting tomorrow - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) will hold the 27th Session of the EU – Sri Lanka Joint Commission in Colombo tomorrow (12). This meeting will bring together officials from both sides to review and strengthen partnership across several areas including governance, human rights, trade, development cooperation and other bilateral and regional priorities.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/11/local/948823/sl-eu-to-strengthen-partnership-at-joint-commission-meeting-tomorrow/

[2026-02-11 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The Colombo Border Project by Prime Residencies Marks Major Milestone as Tower Cosmos Tops Out - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Lands Residencies PLC has reached a significant construction milestone with the topping out of Tower Cosmos, one of The Colombo Border development’s three residential towers.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/11/business/948724/the-colombo-border-project-by-prime-residences-marks-milestone-as-tower-cosmos-tops-out/

[2026-02-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Indian researches, a major leap in Clean Energy with development of self-charging solar super-capacitor - DailyNews

Snippet: Indian scientists have developed a self-charging energy storage device powered by sunlight, marking a significant breakthrough in clean and sustainable energy technology.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/11/world/949046/indian-researches-a-major-leap-in-clean-energy-with-development-of-self-charging-solar-super-capacitor/

[2026-02-10 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong land fetches US$230 million as Chinese developer outbids city rivals

Snippet: China Overseas Land & Investment beats eight rivals to secure a 50-year lease for a 33,712 sq ft housing plot in Ngau Tau Kok

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3343088/hong-kong-residential-plot-fetches-us230-million-chinese-developer-outbids-city-rivals

[2026-02-10 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka moves up 14 places on Corruption Perceptions Index 2025, signaling positive progress - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka has achieved a significant rise on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 by Transparency International, moving 14 places from 121 in 2024 to 107 in 2025. Experts describe this as one of the country’s most important gains in recent years and a positive development in public sector governance and transparency.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/local/948624/sri-lanka-moves-up-14-places-on-corruption-perceptions-index-2025-signaling-positive-progress/

[2026-02-10 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Smaller than a closet’: the tiny Seoul flats going viral on YouTube

Snippet: YouTuber Drew Binsky tours Seoul’s US$250-a-month micro-flats, sparking conversation on urban housing and South Korea’s hidden pressures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3343051/inside-seouls-closet-homes-youtube-tour-reveals-reality-gosiwon-living

[2026-02-10 17:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: sustainable development goals

Snippet: BrandRap Jollibee Group champions sustainability and community impact at Danao Commissary in Cebu Thought Leaders [Vantage Point] The truth about net-zero emissions Jan 3, 2026 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Life and Style Boat to bag: How Project Nova turns discarded kayaks into sustainable gear Dec 7, 2025 4:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied BrandRap Jollibee Group scales up renewable energy and water

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/sustainable-development-goals/

[2026-02-10 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Water to wealth - DailyNews

Snippet: The agricultural potential and the challenges in the dry zone of Sri Lanka is a phenomenon on its own. It has 2/3 of the area of Sri Lanka and has a population of about 30%. The dry zone has a population that has farming as the primary means of livelihood.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/general-opinion/948501/water-to-wealth/

[2026-02-10 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bus owners risk losing route permit if drivers, conductors are on drugs - DailyNews

Snippet: Authorities will take tough action against public transport drivers and conductors using narcotics, implementing measures that include the cancellation of route permits and driving licences, Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Ratnayake said yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/breaking-news/948427/bus-owners-risk-losing-route-permit-if-drivers-conductors-are-on-drugs/

[2026-02-10 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EDB hosts networking session for new tea and coconut exporters - DailyNews

Snippet: The Export Development Board (EDB) recently organized a networking session at its head office, targeting new and potential exporters in Sri Lanka’s tea and coconut sectors.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/business/948172/edb-hosts-networking-session-for-new-tea-and-coconut-exporters/

[2026-02-10 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ADB appoints Shannon Cowlin as new Country Director for Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Shannon Cowlin as its new Country Director for Sri Lanka. She assumed office in Colombo yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/business/948178/adb-appoints-shannon-cowlin-as-new-country-director-for-sri-lanka/

[2026-02-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Meadowlea boost for Royal Cricket team - DailyNews

Snippet: Meadowlea, one of Pyramid Wilmar’s flagship brands, is proud to announce its partnership with Royal College as the official team sponsor for the 2025/2026 school cricket season. This collaboration is a part of Meadowlea’s ongoing support towards promoting youth development and sportsmanship. The cricket season, which kicked off in December last year, is scheduled to culminate in March with the much-awaited Big Match.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/sports/947934/meadowlea-boost-for-royal-cricket-team/

[2026-02-10 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NDB partners CDS to enhance dividend disbursement efficiency for CSE-listed companies - DailyNews

Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB) recently formalised a strategic partnership with the Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Limited (CDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), to enhance the efficiency and reliability of dividend disbursement for companies listed on the CSE.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/business/948019/ndb-partners-cds-to-enhance-dividend-disbursement-efficiency-for-cse-listed-companies/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: The case for renewables - DailyNews

Snippet: Affordable energy is a necessity, not a luxury. For Sri Lanka, it is particularly critical, as the country spends billions of rupees each year on fuel imports, while ordinary consumers continue to bear the burden of high electricity costs. In this context, the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030, approved as a key Cabinet decision last week, is both timely and commendable.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/editorial/948061/the-case-for-renewables/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: CIABOC summons Gota, Mohan Peiris over alleged housing allocation - DailyNews

Snippet: Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on February 13.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/local/948399/ciaboc-summons-gota-mohan-peiris-over-alleged-housing-allocation/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: New advisory council to strengthen Sri Lanka’s event management industry - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development has appointed Sri Lanka’s first Advisory Council for the Development of the Event Management Industry to guide the sector’s future growth.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/local/948253/new-advisory-council-to-strengthen-sri-lankas-event-management-industry/

[2026-02-09 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Xi signals tech ambitions in 5-year plan with Beijing tour

Snippet: Visit comes as Beijing prioritises tech-driven development and achieving self-reliance in its latest socio-economic blueprint

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342949/chinas-xi-signals-tech-ambitions-5-year-plan-tour-beijing-innovation-park

[2026-02-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman leaves city job to live on uninhabited island, loves off-grid lifestyle

Snippet: Former property development executive swaps rat race for ‘harsh’ and ‘stormy’ remote island; lives off plentiful supply of eels, crabs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/environment/article/3342256/china-woman-leaves-city-job-live-uninhabited-island-relishing-grid-lifestyle

[2026-02-09 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong authorities considering options for fourth harbour crossing

Snippet: Lawmakers say another cross-harbour tunnel is necessary to alleviate persistent congestion in three existing ones and aid future development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3342893/hong-kong-authorities-considering-options-fourth-harbour-crossing

[2026-02-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Development officers and ‘development’ - DailyNews

Snippet: Last week was full of various `news’ about the fast unto death launched by the development officers and the related topics. Absorbing development officers into the teachers service matters to them but what matters to the country is how and what these development officers and all the other public servants do during their official duty hours.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/features/947538/development-officers-and-development/

[2026-02-09 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Free life insurance for high spending co-operative customers - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe said that measures will be taken to provide free life insurance cover to the value of about Rs.300,000 to consumers who spend more than Rs.10,000 per month on goods purchased from cooperative stores.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/local/947625/free-life-insurance-for-high-spending-co-operative-customers-minister/

[2026-02-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NDB Bank and Visa launch Card Present Connect to transform POS acceptance in SL - DailyNews

Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank), together with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has launched Card Present Connect (CPC), an in-person digital payment acceptance solution powered by Cybersource, Visa s open payment platform that supports both online and offline transactions.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/business/947445/ndb-bank-and-visa-launch-card-present-connect-to-transform-pos-acceptance-in-sl/

[2026-02-09 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Life-saving techniques, health awareness training programme for fishermen - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy organised life-saving and first aid training for local fishermen, demonstrating its ongoing dedication to public welfare and community development. The training session was held at the Cod Bay Fisheries Harbour, Trincomalee last week.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/local/947373/life-saving-techniques-health-awareness-training-programme-for-fishermen/

[2026-02-09 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Farmers’ son banker Xu Yiding under probe by China’s anti-corruption watchdog

Snippet: The Agricultural Development Bank of China vice-president was once held up as a model figure for finance-driven poverty reduction

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342816/farmers-son-banker-xu-yiding-under-investigation-chinas-anti-corruption-watchdog

[2026-02-08 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong ‘will deepen technology, industry links under nation’s blueprint’

Snippet: Finance chief Paul Chan says Hong Kong must make better use of strengths as global financial hub to speed up industrial development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342812/hong-kong-will-deepen-technology-industry-links-under-nations-blueprint

[2026-02-08 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Hong Kong’s budget should move the city towards ‘inspirational’ development

Snippet: The 2026-27 budget speech should explain how the city’s economic direction aligns with global and national trends, defining its place in the industries of the future

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3342610/hong-kongs-budget-should-move-city-towards-inspirational-development

[2026-02-08 08:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Syria and Saudi Arabia sign major investment package

Snippet: Syria's new government and Saudi Arabia on Saturday announced a major investment package dealing with energy, telecommunications, aviation and real estate.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/syria-and-saudi-arabia-sign-major-investment-package/a-75857509

[2026-02-07 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India leads tourist arrivals as Sri Lanka crosses 317,000 visitors in 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka has welcomed more than 317,000 foreign tourists so far this year, according to figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The authority reported that 317,381 visitors arrived in the country between January 1 and February 4, reflecting a strong start to the tourism sector in 2026.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/07/local/947159/india-leads-tourist-arrivals-as-sri-lanka-crosses-317000-visitors-in-2026/

[2026-02-07 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PROFILE: Department of Agriculture

Snippet: The Department of Agriculture (DA) is the lead agency in ensuring the Philippines’ agricultural development. It aims to make the Philippines a food-secure and resilient country by empowering Filipino farmers and fisherfolk.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/department-of-agriculture/