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

Source: Daily News

Title: More than 60% of Asia and Pacific’s population lifted from water insecurity - DailyNews

Snippet: More than 60% of Asia and the Pacific’s population—about 2.7 billion people—has been lifted from extreme water insecurity over the past 12 years, but these hard-won gains are threatened by accelerating environmental decline and a major financing gap, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. The report published yesterday, finds that renewed political commitment, targeted investments, and governance reforms since 2013 have driven this progress.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/10/business/911522/more-than-60-of-asia-and-pacifics-population-lifted-from-water-insecurity/

[2025-12-09 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: One-fifth of Sri Lanka flooded by Cyclone Ditwah, affecting 2.3 million people - UNDP - DailyNews

Snippet: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reports that Cyclone Ditwah caused extensive devastation across Sri Lanka, flooding more than 1.1 million hectares nearly 20% of the country’s land and impacting approximately 2.3 million people. According to the UN agency’s latest geospatial assessment, women accounted for more than half of those affected.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/local/911234/one-fifth-of-sri-lanka-flooded-by-cyclone-ditwah-affecting-2-3-million-people-undp/

[2025-12-09 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Only option I had’: as Seoul rents jump, many forced back into tiny rooms

Snippet: More youngsters are being pushed into cramped goshiwon units as affordable housing crisis in the South Korean capital deepens

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3335711/seoul-rents-jump-young-adults-forced-back-tiny-dorm-style-units

[2025-12-09 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | New Legco tasked with pushing for better governance of city, deepening reform

Snippet: Lawmakers must work with the chief executive to advance post-fire recovery, improve livelihoods and encourage Hong Kong to play its unique role in national development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3335632/new-legco-tasked-pushing-better-governance-city-deepening-reform

[2025-12-09 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EDB launches fast-track relief to support exporters affected by adverse weather - DailyNews

Snippet: The Export Development Board (EDB) has launched a rapid relief and recovery program following the severe impact of adverse weather conditions on Sri Lanka’s export sector.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/business/910738/edb-launches-fast-track-relief-to-support-exporters-affected-by-adverse-weather/

[2025-12-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Neyara introduces Australian tennis coaching methods to Colombo camp - DailyNews

Snippet: The two-day tennis camp led by Sri Lanka’s young coach and player Neyara Weerawansa became a major talking point this week, mainly because it introduced modern Australian coaching methods and player-development techniques—a system widely used in Melbourne—to local players at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) Headquarters in Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/sports/910389/neyara-introduces-australian-tennis-coaching-methods-to-colombo-camp/

[2025-12-08 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland Chinese tycoon pays US$32.1 million for Hong Kong penthouse

Snippet: A scion of one of Anhui’s wealthiest families has paid HK$250 million for a duplex at the Mont Verra development in Kowloon Tong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/article/3335623/mainland-tycoon-pays-us321-million-hong-kong-penthouse-luxury-deals-pick

[2025-12-08 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese open-source models account for 30% of global AI use: report

Snippet: Producing globally competitive models makes China a close peer of the US in AI development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3335602/chinas-open-source-models-make-30-global-ai-usage-led-qwen-and-deepseek

[2025-12-08 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The View | Asia’s housing affordability squeeze shows no signs of slowing

Snippet: Some of the sharpest increases in property values are in economies facing major headwinds or those suffering from an acute shortage of affordable housing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3335554/asias-housing-affordability-squeeze-shows-no-signs-slowing

[2025-12-08 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: RDA to open all cyclone hit roads this week - DailyNews

Snippet: The Road Development Authority (RDA) plans to reopen all damaged major roads due to Cyclone Ditwah within this week, Director General K. W. Kandambi said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/08/local/909982/rda-to-open-all-cyclone-hit-roads-this-week/

[2025-12-08 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Second ExpoScaleUp Pitching event held - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Union (EU), successfully concluded the Pitching Event for the second batch of SMEs under the ExpoScaleUp program. Supported under the European Union’s regional initiative & Accelerating Climate Smart and Inclusive Infrastructure in South Asia (ACSIIS)’ as part of the EU Global Gateway Strategy, this milestone event is a key component of the Sri Lanka Export Excellence Initiative (SLEEI) 2025.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/08/business/909809/second-exposcaleup-pitching-event-held/

[2025-12-08 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Empowering local authorities to lead urban transformation - DailyNews

Snippet: World Cities Day 2025 was marked in Wennappuwa with the launch of the Hamilton Canal Reverine Concept Master Plan Proposal, prepared by the Sri Lanka Institute of Urban Designers and unveiled at the Wennappuwa Pradeshiya Sabha premises. Held under the theme “People-centred Smart Cities,” the event highlighted a decisive shift in Sri Lanka’s development approach.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/08/general-opinion/909646/empowering-local-authorities-to-lead-urban-transformation/

[2025-12-08 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Power sector reforms in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million policy-based loan to further support Sri Lanka in strengthening its power sector. This financing builds on earlier initiatives to establish a more stable and financially sustainable power sector.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/08/business/909840/power-sector-reforms-in-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-08 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Fisheries Minister inspects flood-hit shrimp farms in Puttalam - DailyNews

Snippet: Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister, Ramalingam Chandrasekar and Puttalam District MP Ajith Gihan and National Aquaculture Development Authority (NAQDA) Chairman Kithsiri Dharmapriya conducted an inspection tour in Puttalam last Saturday (6) to assess the extensive flood damage suffered by the district’s shrimp industry which one of Sri Lanka’s valuable foreign exchange generators.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/08/local/910041/fisheries-minister-inspects-flood-hit-shrimp-farms-in-puttalam/

[2025-12-08 06:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: How Arizona Stands Between Tribes and Their Water

Snippet: The Dilkon Medical Center, a sprawling, $128 million facility on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, was completed a year ago. With an emergency room, pharmacy and housing for more than 100 staff members, the new hospital was cause for celebration in a community that has to travel long distances for all but the most basic health care.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/how-arizona-stands-between-tribes-and-their-water

[2025-12-08 01:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong property tycoons turn heads at poll, urge voters to fulfil civic duty

Snippet: Tycoons from SHKP, Sino Group, Henderson Land Development, New World Development, CK Hutchison and Chinese Estates cast ballots

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3335526/hong-kong-property-tycoons-turn-heads-poll-urge-voters-fulfil-civic-duty

[2025-12-07 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: US High School Economics class: The housing crisis is pushing Gen Z into crypto and economic nihilism

Snippet: PublishedDecember 6 2025

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/446d63e7-3a31-4f80-a63d-3f590b771904

[2025-12-06 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Comprehensive plan to restore industrial sector affected by cyclone submitted to President - DailyNews

Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held extensive discussion with senior government officials of Finance and Industry and Entrepreneurial Development Ministries regarding the relief measures and support that could be extended to the industrialists affected by the cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/06/local/909236/comprehensive-plan-to-restore-industrial-sector-affected-by-cyclone-submitted-to-president/

[2025-12-06 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Development Officers can be appointed as teachers now - PM - DailyNews

Snippet: Action will be taken soon to recruit graduates into the teaching service with the conclusion of the Court case that prevented the appointment of Development Officers as teachers, Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament yesterday (5).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/06/breaking-news/909160/development-officers-can-be-appointed-as-teachers-now-pm/

[2025-12-06 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Government has managed expenditure, minimised waste and established fiscal discipline - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government has taken appropriate steps to properly manage expenditure, minimise waste and establish fiscal discipline with transparency, instead of taking irresponsible actions, Labour Minister and Finance, Planning and Economic Development Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament yesterday (5) .

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/06/breaking-news/909190/government-has-managed-expenditure-minimised-waste-and-established-fiscal-discipline-minister/

[2025-12-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: USD 100 million loan assistance and USD 3 million Grant assistance from ADB - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government of Sri Lanka had discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilize a policy-based loan amounting to USD 100 million to implement the Power Sector Reforms and Financial

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/06/local/909134/usd-100-million-loan-assistance-and-usd-3-million-grant-assistance-from-adb/

[2025-12-05 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Overseas Sri Lankans contribute millions to 'Rebuild Sri Lanka' Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: The ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund has received nearly Rs. 635 million from Sri Lankans living abroad, according to Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/05/local/908754/overseas-sri-lankans-contribute-millions-to-rebuild-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-05 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sustainable solutions needed - President - DailyNews

Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (04) instructed officials of the Finance Ministry and National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) to ensure that the identification of fully and partially damaged houses affected by adverse weather conditions is carried out according to a proper and transparent methodology.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/05/local/908579/sustainable-solutions-needed-president/

[2025-12-05 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HNB sets benchmark in public transport payment digitalisation - DailyNews

Snippet: HNB PLC, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development announced the national launch of its digital bus fare payment solution on November 24, at the Makumbura Multi-Modal Centre.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/05/business/908171/hnb-sets-benchmark-in-public-transport-payment-digitalisation/

[2025-12-05 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: First cohort of ‘GRIT Accelerator’ implemented by Hatch Innovation concludes - DailyNews

Snippet: Hatch Innovation, one of Sri Lanka’s leading Innovation and Entrepreneurship development organisation, marked the conclusion of the first cohort of seven female-led startups from Sri Lanka’s Northern Province under the GRIT Business Accelerator Programme with a ‘Demo Day’ on November 25, 2025 at HatchWorks in Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/05/business/908192/first-cohort-of-grit-accelerator-implemented-by-hatch-innovation-concludes/

[2025-12-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Army assistance sought to repair damaged railway lines - DailyNews

Snippet: Transport, Highways, and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake held discussions at the Army Headquarters on Wednesday to secure military assistance to restore railway lines destroyed by the recent disaster conditions.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/05/local/908246/army-assistance-sought-to-repair-damaged-railway-lines/

[2025-12-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 159 roads disrupted due to disaster have been reopened - RDA - DailyNews

Snippet: The Road Development Authority (RDA) said that 159 roads that were closed and disrupted due to the disaster situation caused by the heavy rains have been reopened.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/05/local/908258/159-roads-disrupted-due-to-disaster-have-been-reopened-rda/

[2025-12-05 02:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President reviews relief and support plans for cyclone affected industries - DailyNews

Snippet: A meeting was held this afternoon (04) at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with officials from the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurial Development and the Ministry of Finance, to review the damage sustained in the industrial sector and the measures required for its recovery.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/04/breaking-news/908554/president-reviews-relief-and-support-plans-for-cyclone-affected-industries/

[2025-12-04 20:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Free travel period ends; Expressway tolls back in effect - DailyNews

Snippet: The Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced that motorists will once again be required to pay tolls on all expressways, ending the temporary waiver that was in place due to severe weather conditions.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/04/local/908114/free-travel-period-ends-expressway-tolls-back-in-effect/

[2025-12-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China urged to boost innovation to drive development at home and abroad

Snippet: Speakers at a conference pointed to the country’s advances in a number of fields, with one saying it could help support the Global South

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3335027/china-urged-boost-hi-tech-innovation-drive-development-home-and-abroad

[2025-12-04 12:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: International partners reaffirm strong support for Sri Lanka’s relief and recovery efforts - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Finance yesterday (03) convened a high-level donor forum bringing together diplomatic missions, bilateral and multilateral development partners, and international lending agencies to assess the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah and coordinate assistance for national relief, rescue and restoration efforts.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/04/local/907975/international-development-partners-pledge-strong-support-for-sri-lankas-relief-and-recovery-after-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-04 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kandy–Colombo main road reopened to travel - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development announced today that the Kandy–Colombo main road (A1), which had been closed due to damage caused by the recent adverse weather, has now been reopened for public use.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/04/local/907986/kandy-colombo-main-road-reopened-to-travel/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: 19,000 overseas Sri Lankan workers contribute to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund - DailyNews

Snippet: As of November 2nd, more than 19,000 overseas Sri Lankan workers have contributed to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to support national recovery efforts following the extensive damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, stated Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/04/local/907949/19000-overseas-sri-lankan-workers-contribute-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-04 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Maximum relief for flood affected ensured - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government has taken steps to provide maximum relief to the people affected by the natural disasters, not just circulars, Rural Development, Social Security and Social Empowerment Minister Dr. Upali Pannilage informed Parliament.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/04/local/907759/maximum-relief-for-flood-affected-ensured-minister/

[2025-12-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai launches clampdown on property market doom-mongering

Snippet: City’s internet regulators shut down 70,000 accounts in a ‘special campaign’ against pessimistic content as real estate jitters continue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3335083/shanghai-launches-clampdown-property-market-doom-mongering

[2025-12-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China trains industry AI tool using ‘world’s largest’ port operation data set

Snippet: Application to support research and development draws on data covering ‘the most comprehensive range of port business scenarios’, NDRC says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3335018/china-trains-industry-ai-tool-using-worlds-largest-port-operation-data-set

[2025-12-03 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Authorities dispel rumours Hong Kong fire survivors housed in unfinished flats

Snippet: Housing Department issues clarification after social media user claimed residents were moving into flats with unfinished floors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3335033/authorities-dispel-rumours-hong-kong-fire-survivors-housed-unfinished-flats

[2025-12-03 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Most damaged roads will be made passable within 10 days - RDA - DailyNews

Snippet: Road Development Authority Director General Wimal Kandambi said that most roads damaged due to the disaster will be made passable within 10 days.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/breaking-news/907185/most-damaged-roads-will-be-made-passable-within-10-days-rda/

[2025-12-03 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: PARLIAMENT - DailyNews

Snippet: Leader of the House and Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Ratnayake stated in Parliament yesterday (01) that the Government will intervene to rescue the people, taking into account the views and suggestions of everyone, without leaving anyone out who is facing a catastrophic situation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/02/politics/906321/parliament-82/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Macron faces a tough but necessary balancing act as he visits China

Snippet: While trade disagreements have hampered ties between Beijing and Paris, Macron’s trip is important for the development of economic and political ties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3334870/macron-faces-tough-necessary-balancing-act-he-visits-china

[2025-12-03 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Amana Bank opens 40th Self Banking Centre in China Fort - DailyNews

Snippet: Amana Bank has further expanded its people-friendly and development-focused banking footprint with the opening of its 40th Self Banking Centre (SBC) in China Fort, Beruwala.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/business/906707/amana-bank-opens-40th-self-banking-centre-in-china-fort/

[2025-12-03 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: World Bank flags urgent need for Sri Lanka growth strategy - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s economy is showing signs of improvement, but the World Bank’s latest Sri Lanka Development Update, titled Better Spending for All, reminds us that this recovery is still incomplete.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/business/906779/world-bank-flags-urgent-need-for-sri-lanka-growth-strategy/

[2025-12-02 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Hong Kong announces probe into deadly tower block fire

Snippet: Hong Kong leader John Lee on Tuesday announced an independent inquiry into the housing block fire tragedy that claimed at least 151 lives.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/hong-kong-announces-probe-into-deadly-tower-block-fire/a-74978186

[2025-12-02 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong taps Value Partners, 9 others to manage US$385 million residency fund

Snippet: Government investment arm HKIC also names Primavera among managers of CIES IP, which focuses on Hong Kong’s long-term development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3334873/hong-kong-taps-value-partners-9-others-manage-us385-million-residency-scheme-fund

[2025-12-02 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | Investigate real causes of Tai Po fire before blaming bamboo scaffolding

Snippet: Readers discuss why bamboo scaffolding is a cultural asset that should be preserved, respecting the contributions of all in community, watching the tragedy from afar, and the appropriate distance between buildings in a housing estate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3334748/investigate-real-causes-tai-po-fire-blaming-bamboo-scaffolding

[2025-12-02 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ADB approves $846 Mn loan to boost skills and employability in India - DailyNews

Snippet: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $846 million loan to help build a future-ready workforce for India’s manufacturing and emerging technology sectors.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/02/business/906259/adb-approves-846-mn-loan-to-boost-skills-and-employability-in-india/

[2025-12-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: C3 to establish Pixel Paper Labs in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: C3, a leading innovation, R&D and product prototyping company based in Sri Lanka, an ecosystem partner of E Ink the originator, pioneer and global commercial leader in ePaper technology, is establishing Pixel Paper Labs — a new venture dedicated to the development, design and manufacture of ePaper-based products for both local and international markets.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/02/business/906050/c3-to-establish-pixel-paper-labs-in-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-02 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2,100 residents left homeless by Hong Kong fire move to temporary housing, hotels

Snippet: Some residents opt to stay with friends and family to stay close to former neighbourhood following last week’s fire at Wang Fuk Court

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3334810/2100-residents-left-homeless-hong-kong-fire-stay-temporary-housing-hotels

[2025-12-01 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Floods cause Sri Lanka estimated USD240 Mn in damages annually-WB - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka is already one of the world’s hottest countries, with average temperatures of 27°C and 28°C, and they are expected to rise even higher. Extreme heat, floods, and droughts are affecting communities, jobs, and food production. Over the past 30 years, floods alone have caused an estimated US$240 million in damages every year, the World Bank Group’s Sri Lanka Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/01/business/905384/floods-cause-sri-lanka-estimated-usd240-mn-in-damages-annually-wb/

[2025-12-01 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka Export Excellence Initiative strengthens SME export capacity - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Union (EU), successfully concluded the Pitching Event for the second batch of SMEs under the ExpoScaleUp program. Supported under the European Union’s regional initiative ‘Accelerating Climate Smart and Inclusive Infrastructure in South Asia (ACSIIS)’ as part of the EU Global Gateway Strategy, this milestone event is a key component of the Sri Lanka Export Excellence Initiative (SLEEI) 2025.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/01/business/905387/sri-lanka-export-excellence-initiative-strengthens-sme-export-capacity/