[2026-01-09 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Southeast Asia reels in buyers turfed out by Seoul’s housing crisis

Snippet: Southeast Asian developers target South Koreans with luxury overseas investments, offering attractive payment plans

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3339309/southeast-asia-reels-buyers-stung-seouls-housing-crisis

[2026-01-09 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: New Chairman for Value Added Tea Sectoral Advisory Council - DailyNews

Snippet: Among the 20 Sectoral Advisory Councils operating under the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Huzefa Akbarally, Chairman of the Tea Exporters Association, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Sectoral Advisory Council for the Value Added Tea Sector.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/09/business/930288/new-chairman-for-value-added-tea-sectoral-advisory-council/

[2026-01-09 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ministerial Consultative Committee approves Regulations under Motor Traffic Act - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development has approved the Regulations under the Motor Traffic Act (Chapter 203) scheduled to be presented to Parliament for approval on January 8.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/09/local/930563/ministerial-consultative-committee-approves-regulations-under-motor-traffic-act/

[2026-01-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NDB Bank represents Sri Lanka at APICTA awards in Taiwan - DailyNews

Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB) represented Sri Lanka at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2025, held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with the nomination of its award-winning digital solutions, TradeLinc 2.0 and Secure360 2.0.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/09/business/930217/ndb-bank-represents-sri-lanka-at-apicta-awards-in-taiwan/

[2026-01-09 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Faulty appliance sparks fire at Hong Kong housing estate, prompting 300 to flee

Snippet: Fire at Lam Wai House in Lam Tin Estate triggered by a short circuit in an electrical appliance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339233/faulty-appliance-sparks-fire-hong-kong-housing-estate-prompting-300-flee

[2026-01-09 00:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany's local governments face financial collapse

Snippet: It wasn't so long ago that Weissach, a half-hour drive from Stuttgart, was the richest local authority in Germany. The small town in southern Germany is home to 7,700 people and the development center for luxury carmaker Porsche. The municipality benefited from the company's billion-dollar profits via trade taxes, which flowed into its budget.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-local-governments-face-financial-collapse/a-75425178

[2026-01-08 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Chintai-MAJV $28bn tokenization tests new development finance model - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/chintai-majv-28bn-tokenization-tests-new-development-finance-model/

[2026-01-08 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Paranthan Chemicals company to resume operations with new production facilities - DailyNews

Snippet: Paranthan Chemicals Ltd. is set to resume operations with the re-establishment of its main manufacturing plant in Paranthan, Kilinochchi District, the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development announced.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/08/local/930108/paranthan-chemicals-company-to-resume-operations-with-new-production-facilities/

[2026-01-08 18:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rs. 5 mn houses for Cyclone Ditwah victims to begin tomorrow - DailyNews

Snippet: Under the Rebuilding Sri Lanka programme, the inaugural phase of the construction of new houses and the payment of compensation to replace homes that were completely damaged by cyclone Ditwah will commence tomorrow (09) in the Anuradhapura and Kurunegala districts under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/08/local/930084/rs-5-mn-housing-project-for-cyclone-affected-families-to-commence-tomorrow/

[2026-01-08 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: MMC–ITN campus marks new milestone in media education with Shenyang City University - DailyNews

Snippet: The MMC–ITN Campus has taken a significant step forward in the development of Sri Lanka’s media education sector, marking a new phase of growth and international engagement. The announcement was made yesterday (07) by the Ministry of Mass Media.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/08/local/929962/mmc-itn-campus-marks-new-milestone-in-media-education-with-shenyang-city-university/

[2026-01-08 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Long-term housing for Tai Po fire survivors requires flexible approach

Snippet: With some affected residents having to find new accommodation this month, the government must advance work on long-term arrangements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3339040/long-term-housing-tai-po-fire-survivors-requires-flexible-approach

[2026-01-08 07:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Landlords Evicted Maui Residents and Housed Wildfire Survivors for More Money. FEMA Didn’t Take Basic Steps to Stop It.

Snippet: When the federal government stepped in to rent housing for survivors of the devastating 2023 fires on Maui, officials said they didn’t want to drive up rental rates or give landlords an incentive to evict tenants in order to secure lucrative government contracts.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/maui-wildfire-fema-displacement-housing-shortage

[2026-01-08 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ADB appoints Nianshan Zhang as Director General for Southeast Asia - DailyNews

Snippet: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Nianshan Zhang as Director General for its Southeast Asia Department.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/08/business/929735/adb-appoints-nianshan-zhang-as-director-general-for-southeast-asia/

[2026-01-08 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: AMAMI - Hotel Supplier wins Silver & Top Achievers Award - DailyNews

Snippet: Ranyan Industries (Pvt) Ltd., the creators of the prestigious Amami brand, has been honored with the Silver Award and Top Achiever Award in the Small Category at the CNCI Achievers Awards 2025, organized by the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/08/business/929557/amami-hotel-supplier-wins-silver-top-achievers-award/

[2026-01-07 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s top lithography bet shifts gears: SMEE sells subsidiary in key pivot

Snippet: State-backed SMEE, often dubbed China’s best ASML challenger, has sold Shanghai Weiyao to AMIES in a move that prioritises tool development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3339071/chinas-top-lithography-bet-shifts-gears-smee-sells-subsidiary-strategic-pivot

[2026-01-07 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tai Po housing site ‘viable option’ for fire victims: Hong Kong councillors

Snippet: Lo Hiu-fung says government should consider plot, about 1.5km from fire-hit Wang Fuk Court, if it wants to help victims resettle as soon as possible

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339000/tai-po-public-housing-site-viable-option-fire-victims-hong-kong-councillors-say

[2026-01-07 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

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

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently hosted a networking session at its premises in Colombo, aimed at equipping new and prospective exporters with the knowledge and connections needed to succeed in international markets.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/business/928822/edb-hosts-networking-session-for-new-and-potential-exporters/

[2026-01-07 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Turning the runway around - DailyNews

Snippet: The government has taken a policy decision to seek private public partnership (PPP) for the re-development of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA). Today, PPP is a system widely used in different countries to manage state assets in a commercially viable manner while upholding their social responsibility.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/general-opinion/928874/turning-the-runway-around/

[2026-01-07 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Steps underway for a pension scheme for all engaged in informal employment - DailyNews

Snippet: Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Minister, Dr. Upali Pannilage, said in Parliament yesterday that steps are being taken to introduce a pension scheme for all engaged in informal employment to live a happy retirement.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/local/929010/steps-underway-for-a-pension-scheme-for-all-engaged-in-informal-employment/

[2026-01-07 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Power ignores law - DailyNews

Snippet: On Sunday morning, many in Sri Lanka awoke to the news that Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife had been captured by the United States and were expected to appear before a New York court on drug-related charges. While this development came as a surprise to much of the public, it was far less shocking for those closely tracking recent events in the Western Hemisphere.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/general-opinion/928881/power-ignores-law/

[2026-01-07 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Forging citizens, not just cadets - DailyNews

Snippet: At a time when Sri Lanka’s education system is heavily skewed towards examinations, tuition classes and measurable academic outcomes, one institution continues to quietly pursue a different, arguably more fundamental goal: the making of responsible citizens. The National Cadet Corps (NCC) of Sri Lanka,often misunderstood as a purely military-oriented school activity, today stands as one of the country’s most comprehensive youth development organisations, blending discipline, leadership, social responsibility and national integration.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/features/928940/forging-citizens-not-just-cadets/

[2026-01-07 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ITC Ratnadipa awarded 5-Star Classification Certificate by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority - DailyNews

Snippet: ITC Ratnadipa announced that it has been awarded the coveted 5-Star Classification Certificate by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), reaffirming its commitment to delivering world-class hospitality and sustainable luxury.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/business/928669/itc-ratnadipa-awarded-5-star-classification-certificate-by-sri-lanka-tourism-development-authority/

[2026-01-07 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bureau Veritas Lanka wins Great HR Awards 2025 for its People-Centric Culture - DailyNews

Snippet: Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, part of Bureau Veritas, has been honoured with the Great HR Awards – 2025 by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka, marking a significant milestone in the company’s approach to employee development and workplace culture.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/business/928601/bureau-veritas-lanka-wins-great-hr-awards-2025-for-its-people-centric-culture/

[2026-01-07 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Link Natural inks deal with Sampath Bank - DailyNews

Snippet: In an effort to further strengthen its longstanding commitment to agricultural development and rural empowerment, Link Natural Products (Pvt) Ltd. has entered into a strategic partnership with Sampath Bank under the Bank’s flagship Sampath Saviya Agri-Entrepreneurship Development Programme.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/business/928568/link-natural-inks-deal-with-sampath-bank/

[2026-01-07 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLIDA to host public sector leadership programme tomorrow - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), in collaboration with the 2010 Batch of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS), is set to organise a forum titled ‘Bridging the Gap: Public Sector Leadership for Inclusive Growth’.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/local/928968/slida-to-host-public-sector-leadership-programme-tomorrow/

[2026-01-06 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 350 housing units for Police at ‘Harbour View Residencies’ - DailyNews

Snippet: To improve the efficiency of officers serving in the Colombo and Western Province zones, the government will purchase 350 housing units from the Urban Development Authority’s ‘Harbour View Residencies’ project in Colombo 13.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/06/local/928555/350-housing-units-for-police-at-harbour-view-residencies/

[2026-01-06 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | With Hetao tech hub, Hong Kong is reimagining its economic future

Snippet: The city is pivoting towards hi-tech development and greater cross-border integration while committing to innovation ecosystem synergy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3338622/hetao-tech-hub-hong-kong-reimagining-its-economic-future

[2026-01-06 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Development goals must be achieved via effective management despite limited funds – President - DailyNews

Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that, within the prevailing financial constraints, budgetary allocations for 2026 have been made by identifying National priorities and emphasised that it is the responsibility of all Ministry Secretaries and public officials to utilise these funds with maximum efficiency for the benefit of the people.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/06/local/928087/development-goals-must-be-achieved-via-effective-management-despite-limited-funds-president/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: People’s Bank introduces digital ticketing solution for SLTB - DailyNews

Snippet: People’s Bank has partnered with the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development to introduce a digital ticketing solution for Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses, in line with the Government’s drive to adopt innovative digital solutions, with guidance from the Ministry of Digital Economy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/06/business/927792/peoples-bank-introduces-digital-ticketing-solution-for-sltb/

[2026-01-06 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zelensky replaces security chief and hires Canada’s former deputy PM

Snippet: Ukraine’s president taps elite ‘Alpha’ commander to lead the SBU and recruits Chrystia Freeland to drive economic development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3338830/zelensky-hires-canadas-ex-deputy-pm-chrystia-freeland-ukraines-economic-adviser

[2026-01-05 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The View | Will Hong Kong, mainland property see a recovery in 2026? Don’t bet on it

Snippet: Tech-led resilience is not a cure for all the ills driving the underperformance of mainland Chinese and Hong Kong real estate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3338726/will-hong-kong-mainland-property-see-recovery-2026-dont-bet-it

[2026-01-05 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Department of Economy, Planning, and Development

Snippet: Thought Leaders [In This Economy] When rampant corruption kills the growth momentum Business DBCC lowers 2026 to 2028 economic growth targets amid corruption fallout Jan 5, 2026 2:52 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [OPINION] After Tino, imperative for national gov’t to support urban reform in Metro Cebu Nov 8, 2025 10:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business [Good Business] Improving government procurement

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/department-economy-planning-development/

[2026-01-05 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Insilico signs US$888 million AI drug deal days after Hong Kong IPO

Snippet: Multi-year partnership with France’s Servier will use Insilico’s AI platform to explore novel cancer drugs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3338728/insilico-signs-us888-million-ai-drug-development-deal-days-after-hong-kong-ipo

[2026-01-05 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Basketball post collapses at Hong Kong playground, injuring 20-year-old man

Snippet: Police receive report of incident at Kau Pui Lung Road Playground, near Lok Man Sun Chuen public housing estate, on Sunday night

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3338719/basketball-post-collapses-hong-kong-playground-injuring-20-year-old-man

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Education reforms on track - PM - DailyNews

Snippet: * Rs. 6,084 Mn for curriculum development *New curriculum for Grade 6 students on January 21 * Task Force to digitise education system within this year

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/05/local/927513/education-reforms-on-track-pm/

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

Source: Daily News

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

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

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

[2026-01-05 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: National Policy for Mineral Resources soon - DailyNews

Snippet: The Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry targets have been achieved in 2025 and the ministry have been successful in utilizing a large amount of ministerial budget allocations and most of the institutions under his ministry have done a large amount of work last year, Sunil Handunnetti said ssuming duties at the ministry for the new year on January 1.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/05/business/927302/national-policy-for-mineral-resources-soon/

[2026-01-05 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLIIT donates Rs. 20 Mn to ‘Rebuild Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: In the wake of the recent flood disaster that affected several parts of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) reaffirmed its commitment to national recovery and community development through a series of impactful initiatives aimed at restoring education, infrastructure, and livelihoods.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/05/business/927024/sliit-donates-rs-20-mn-to-rebuild-sri-lanka-fund/

[2026-01-05 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NDB Bank extends support to Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank) reaffirmed its commitment to national recovery and long-term resilience by extending its support to the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund, a national initiative established to strengthen recovery efforts and support the rebuilding of communities affected by recent challenges faced by the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/05/business/927046/ndb-bank-extends-support-to-rebuild-sri-lanka-fund/

[2026-01-05 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sarvodaya Development Finance and FINAP launch CIXOR PayDay - DailyNews

Snippet: Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF), in collaboration with Fintechnology Asia Pacific Lanka Pvt Ltd (FINAP), has launched CIXOR PayDay, a next-generation digital WageTech platform that enables employees to access a portion of their earned wages in real time, while giving employers a structured and capital-efficient way to offer this benefit.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/05/business/927103/sarvodaya-development-finance-and-finap-launch-cixor-payday/

[2026-01-05 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLTB launches card payments for bus fares - DailyNews

Snippet: The Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry has introduced a project to make payments through electronic cards on buses of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) as well.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/05/local/927419/sltb-launches-card-payments-for-bus-fares/

[2026-01-05 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Achchudan new DG of Sports - DailyNews

Snippet: S.Achchudan officially assumed duties as the Director General of the Department of Sports Development last Friday . He received his letter of appointment from the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage. Earlier S. Achchudan of Special Grade of

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/05/sports/927021/achchudan-new-dg-of-sports/

[2026-01-05 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Modernised Talpe Railway Station handed over to public under ‘Dream Destination’ project - DailyNews

Snippet: The Talpe Railway Station, which has been modernised under the ‘Dream Destination’ project of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme, was completed and handed over to the public under the patronage of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake on Friday (2). This marks the first railway station to be refurbished under the project.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/05/local/927207/modernised-talpe-railway-station-handed-over-to-public-under-dream-destination-project/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Anuradhapura residents in high-risk areas for flooding to be resettled elsewhere - DailyNews

Snippet: Attention has been drawn to the construction of special housing projects for residents living in areas which are frequently damaged by floods in Anuradhapura.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/05/local/927467/anuradhapura-residents-in-high-risk-areas-for-flooding-to-be-resettled-elsewhere/

[2026-01-04 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong fire-displaced residents told to leave youth hostels by end of January

Snippet: Home and Youth Affairs Bureau says affected residents can move to transitional housing or use government’s HK$150,000 rental subsidy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3338683/hong-kong-fire-displaced-residents-told-leave-youth-hostels-end-january

[2026-01-04 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Education Ministry receives Committee Report on Grade 6 module - DailyNews

Snippet: Minister of Education Vijitha Herath has emphasized that the future development of the country depends on educational reforms, describing education as an investment in the nation’s future.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/04/local/927055/education-ministry-receives-committee-report-on-grade-6-module/

[2026-01-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s wealthy swap real estate for insurance, gold as retirement looms

Snippet: Declining returns on property are prompting China’s affluent to diversify their investments, including high-value insurance policies and gold

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337974/chinas-wealthy-swap-real-estate-insurance-gold-retirement-looms

[2026-01-04 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 1 dead, 8 injured in Hong Kong housing estate fire as more than 250 evacuated

Snippet: Firefighters are investigating cause of fire, including suspected power fault, at Shek Kip Mei Estate in Kowloon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3338648/1-dead-more-200-evacuated-after-fire-breaks-out-hong-kong-flat

[2026-01-03 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Myanmar military-backed party leads in election’s first phase by wide margin

Snippet: The Union Solidarity and Development Party, led by retired generals, won 38 of 40 seats in the lower house

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3338595/myanmar-military-backed-party-leads-elections-first-phase-wide-margin

[2026-01-03 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New Hong Kong lawmaker Julia Lau vows to strengthen oversight after Tai Po fire

Snippet: Architectural sector legislator urges better use of public funds, and has ideas on how to boost development of the Northern Metropolis and tourism

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3338578/new-hong-kong-lawmaker-julia-lau-vows-strengthen-risk-oversight-after-tai-po-fire