Topic: Tax & Budget — Neutral reports only

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[2026-01-07 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China signals flexible use of monetary tools in 2026 to support 5-year plan
Snippet: Boosting domestic demand, addressing debt risks and promoting yuan’s international use also priorities for coming year
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339018/chinas-central-bank-signals-reserve-ratio-interest-rate-cuts-2026
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[2026-01-07 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Govt mulls pension scheme from EPF - DailyNews
Snippet: Deputy Labour Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe said in Parliament yesterday (06), that the Government has paid special attention to implement a system where private sector and semi-government employees can receive their Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) payments as a pension scheme throughout their lifetime after retirement instead of receiving a lump sum payment in one go.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/breaking-news/929108/govt-mulls-pension-scheme-from-epf/
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[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/
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[2026-01-07 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Govt urged to make contributions to Fishermen’s Pension and SSBS - DailyNews
Snippet: SJB MP Dilip Wedaarachchi yesterday, urged the Government to make a contribution to the Fishermen’s Pension and Social Security Benefit Scheme (SSBS) just like the Government makes contributions to the pension of the public servants.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/local/929034/govt-urged-to-make-contributions-to-fishermens-pension-and-ssbs/
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[2026-01-07 01:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Accountability for 2025 budget mess? Up to Ombudsman, says Recto
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/philippines/ralph-recto-says-accountability-2025-budget-mess-ombudsman/
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[2026-01-06 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Contract awarded for Mahaiyawa Railway underground way - DailyNews
Snippet: A contract valued at Rs. 699.58 million (excluding tax) has been awarded to M/s. NEM Construction (Pvt) Ltd for the construction of an underground concrete way beneath the Mahaiyawa railway line on the Kandy-Jaffna road (A-009).
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/06/local/928541/contract-awarded-for-mahaiyawa-railway-underground-way/
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[2026-01-06 18:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Can Germany escape its economic slump in 2026?
Snippet: Any return to economic growth in Germany in 2026 is expected to be slower and weaker than previously anticipated, according to several economic forecasts.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/2026-germany-economic-outlook-bank-forecasts-debt-government-spending/a-75341270
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[2026-01-06 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China beauty influencer pays off US$57,000 family debt; accused of faking cerebral palsy
Snippet: Self-taught ‘angel with broken wings’ content creator rises from rural beginnings; builds own business despite disability
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3337016/china-beauty-influencer-pays-us57000-family-debt-accused-faking-cerebral-palsy
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[2026-01-06 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Tesla’s China sales hit record as EV buyers race to beat tax increase
Snippet: US carmaker’s share of world’s biggest EV market declines to slightly more then 4 per cent amid stern challenge from local rivals
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3338842/teslas-china-sales-hit-monthly-record-ev-buyers-race-beat-tax-increase
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[2026-01-06 03:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Title: Russell Vought, Trump’s Shadow President
Snippet: On the afternoon of Feb. 12, Russell Vought, the director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, summoned a small group of career staffers to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building for a meeting about foreign aid. A storm had dumped nearly 6 inches of snow on Washington, D.C.
Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/russ-vought-trump-shadow-president-omb
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[2026-01-06 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Marcos vetoes less than half of unprogrammed appropriations in 2026 budget
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-jr-veto-unprogrammed-appropriations-budget-2026/
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[2026-01-05 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Marcos, DBM can’t wash hands of ‘mangled’ 2025 budget – ex-finance chief
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/marcos-jr-dbm-responsible-mangled-2025-budget-ramon-del-rosario/
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[2026-01-05 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
Title: Marcos signs P6.793-trillion 2026 budget
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs the 2026 national budget into law on Monday, January 5.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-ferdinand-marcos-sign-2026-budget/
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[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/
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[2026-01-05 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Title: School IB business management class: BP to sell majority stake in $10bn Castrol to pay down debt
Snippet: PublishedJanuary 4 2026
Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/fbbddb7c-d375-4a93-9279-ce6a923814e8
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[2026-01-05 00:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Watchdogs urge Marcos to act on P633 billion in ‘pork’ items in 2026 budget
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/philippines/watchdogs-urge-marcos-jr-pork-items-budget-2026/
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[2026-01-04 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Korean professors fined for taking students’ tests to inflate scores, stop budget cuts
Snippet: Teachers sat ‘key’ exams to keep poorly performing people at university amid school closure threats; one academic faces extortion bid
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3337722/korean-professors-fined-taking-tests-students-inflate-scores-prevent-budget-cuts
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[2026-01-03 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: [In This Economy] Ushering in 2026 with the first reenacted budget in 7 years: What now?
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/in-this-economy-ushering-2026-first-reenacted-budget-seven-years-what-now/
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[2026-01-03 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s BYD dethrones Tesla as world’s top electric vehicle maker
Snippet: A customer revolt against Musk’s right-wing politics contributed to a 9 per cent sales drop, allowing BYD to overtake Tesla as the top EV maker
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3338573/tesla-dethroned-chinas-byd-worlds-top-ev-maker-amid-musks-politics-tax-credit-woes
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[2026-01-02 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: [Ask the Tax Whiz] A practical guide to year-end tax compliance in the Philippines
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/ask-tax-whiz-practical-guide-year-end-compliance-philippines/
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[2026-01-01 21:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: What challenges does the world economy face in 2026?
Snippet: The global economy has weathered a whirlwind of challenges in 2025, including sharp trade tensions, uneven yet moderate growth and rising concerns over elevated inflation and debt levels in many parts of the world.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/world-economy-challenges-in-2026-ai-bubble-trade-tensions-high-debt-burdens/a-75238039
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[2026-01-01 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: China's plan to boost birth rates with condom tax and cheaper childcare - DailyNews
Snippet: Chinese people will pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services will be exempt, as the world’s second-largest economy tries to boost birth rates.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/breaking-news/925798/chinas-plan-to-boost-birth-rates-with-condom-tax-and-cheaper-childcare/
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[2026-01-01 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Small restaurants in China starve as consumers suppress spending appetite
Snippet: Per-capita spending per meal has dropped nearly 24 per cent since 2023, data provider says, as property slump sows uncertainty
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3338242/small-restaurants-china-starve-consumers-suppress-appetite-spending
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[2026-01-01 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Year-end diplomacy - DailyNews
Snippet: Last week, the Government ended a hectic year receiving delegates from India and China, continuing its efforts to revive the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. This is while the opposition was upbeat over the defeat of the budget at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC).
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/features/925341/year-end-diplomacy/
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[2026-01-01 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: CMC budget approved - DailyNews
Snippet: The annual budget of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) was approved yesterday (31) by a margin of two votes during its second reading.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/local/925601/cmc-budget-approved-2/
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[2026-01-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Closure of Public Debt Department of CBSL - DailyNews
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announces the closure of the Public Debt Department (PDD) and the transfer of the Lanka Secure Division of PDD to the Payments and Settlements Department (PSD), effective January 1, 2026.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/business/925256/closure-of-public-debt-department-of-cbsl/
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[2025-12-31 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: "One of our members absent for vote, phone switched off" - Mujibur - DailyNews
Snippet: Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman stated that the government had implemented certain measures to ensure the successful passage of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) budget during its second reading.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/local/925075/one-of-our-members-absent-for-vote-phone-switched-off-mujibur/
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[2025-12-31 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China rolls out trade-in funding for 2026 as campaign to spur spending continues
Snippet: The programme, which has helped stimulate consumption increases, will continue to subsidise purchases of big-ticket goods and refurbishments
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3338298/china-rolls-out-trade-funding-2026-campaign-spur-spending-continues
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[2025-12-31 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Top 10 agencies with biggest budget based on 2026 bicam
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/data-documents/top-agencies-biggest-budget-bicam-2026/
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[2025-12-31 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: CMC Budget approved - DailyNews
Snippet: The National People’s Power Party has successfully won the second reading of the 2026 Colombo Municipal Council budget, securing approval by a slim majority of two votes.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/local/925034/cmc-budget-approved/
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[2025-12-31 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Letters | Annual spending cap protects the medically and financially at risk
Snippet: Readers discuss the healthcare revamp, greater public usage of the Central Kowloon Bypass, and higher education
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3338123/annual-spending-cap-protects-medically-and-financially-risk
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[2025-12-31 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Sri Lanka should build better in 2026 - DailyNews
Snippet: The passing year was a success for the current government in terms of fiscal consolidation as acknowledged even by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). With the continuation of the IMF programme with calibration, the government achieved targets regarding revenue collection, the primary surplus, the current account balance and so on.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/general-opinion/924652/sri-lanka-should-build-better-in-2026/
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[2025-12-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Colombo Municipal Council Budget is a people-centred Budget- Minister - DailyNews
Snippet: Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa said the Colombo Municipal Council Budget is a people-centred Budget and that its approval is the most important step that can be taken in the interest of the people of Colombo.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/local/924815/colombo-municipal-council-budget-is-a-people-centred-budget-minister/
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[2025-12-31 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Beijing trims property resale tax in fresh push to stabilise housing market
Snippet: Under new rules, sellers will pay just 3 per cent VAT if they offload a property within two years of purchase, down from 5 per cent
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3338209/beijing-trims-property-resale-tax-fresh-push-stabilise-housing-market
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[2025-12-31 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Review | Back to the Past: Louis Koo, Raymond Lam lead nostalgic film sequel
Snippet: This big-budget sci-fi fantasy may be an emotional watch for fans of the 2001 Hong Kong show A Step into the Past, even if it falls short
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3338164/back-past-movie-review-louis-koo-raymond-lam-lead-nostalgic-sequel-tvb-series
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[2025-12-31 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s tech giants offer lavish year-end bonuses amid AI talent war
Snippet: ByteDance is expanding its bonus pool by 35 per cent from a year earlier, as well as increasing the budget for pay rises by 150 per cent
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3338168/chinas-tech-giants-offer-lavish-year-end-bonuses-amid-ai-talent-war
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[2025-12-30 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: What you need to know about SSS’ 3-year pension hike
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/things-to-know-social-security-system-pension-hike-2026/
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[2025-12-30 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s lagging basic research calls for core tech pivot, economic adviser urges
Snippet: Wang Yiming says Beijing must innovate from the ground up to create deterrents against foreign supply cuts, citing missed R&D spending target
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3338116/chinas-lagging-basic-research-demands-core-tech-pivot-us-curbs-bite-economic-adviser
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[2025-12-30 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s Hainan hosts duty-free shopping spree under new customs regime
Snippet: A flurry of activity accompanied the official establishment of the island’s tariff and tax exemptions - but will the frenzy last?
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3338035/chinas-hainan-hosts-duty-free-shopping-spree-under-new-customs-regime
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[2025-12-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Modern Excise Central Laboratory built at a cost of Rs. 200 Mn opened in Kirindiwela - DailyNews
Snippet: Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Nishantha Jayaweera, said that government revenue has surpassed the expected target of Rs. 4.9 trillion set in the 2025 national budget, reaching approximately Rs. 5.3 trillion. He further noted that 93% of the expected revenue from the Rs. 4.9 trillion target was contributed by the Department of Inland Revenue, Sri Lanka Customs, and the Department of Excise.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/30/local/924066/modern-excise-central-laboratory-built-at-a-cost-of-rs-200-mn-opened-in-kirindiwela/
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[2025-12-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Farmers and fishermen displaced by Ditwah given till January 31, to collect December pension - DailyNews
Snippet: The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has decided to further extend the payment period for the December 2025 pension for farmers and fishermen who are displaced and affected by the Ditwah cyclone until January 31, 2026.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/30/local/924118/farmers-and-fishermen-displaced-by-ditwah-given-till-january-31-to-collect-december-pension/
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[2025-12-30 00:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Congress ratifies 2026 budget bicam report despite ‘pork’ program concerns
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/philippines/congress-ratifies-bicam-report-2026-national-budget/
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[2025-12-29 21:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: DOCUMENT: Bicam 2026 report shows House, Senate budget proposal differences
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/data-documents/bicameral-conference-budget-house-representatives-senate-comparison-2026/
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[2025-12-29 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Argentina's Congress passes first budget under Milei
Snippet: Argentina's Congress approved on Friday the 2026 budget suggested by President Javier Milei, a first since he was elected president over two years ago.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/argentinas-congress-passes-first-budget-under-milei/a-75313059
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[2025-12-29 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong stocks fail to hold on to gains on slow trade
Snippet: Sentiment swings between concerns over a weakening growth outlook and bets that Beijing will step up policy easing to prop up the economy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337968/hong-kong-stocks-rise-2-week-high-beijing-pledges-boost-fiscal-expenditure
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[2025-12-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: No more empty trains: China tightens rules on subway expansions to curb debt
Snippet: Rich hubs, including Ningbo and Suzhou, are hitting regulatory roadblocks as the central government prioritises fiscal discipline over infrastructure-led growth
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337825/chinese-cities-face-subway-delays-beijing-targets-wasteful-spending-high-debt-levels
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[2025-12-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Will Philippines’ ‘historic’ US$23 billion education budget make the grade?
Snippet: Critics are worried that the massive budget would either fall prey to corruption or not be enough to tackle long-standing problems
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3337824/philippines-u23-billion-education-budget-highest-ever-will-it-make-grade
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[2025-12-29 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Sri Lanka’s Weekly Economic Indicators Reflect Improving External Inflows and Fiscal Consolidation - DailyNews
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s latest Weekly Economic Indicators released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) point to steady improvements in key macroeconomic fundamentals, supported by stronger external sector inflows, moderating inflation, and continued fiscal consolidation, despite lingering global and domestic challenges.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/business/922976/sri-lankas-weekly-economic-indicators-reflect-improving-external-inflows-and-fiscal-consolidation/
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[2025-12-29 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Consumer demand and public services top China’s financial priorities for 2026
Snippet: National fiscal work conference ends in Beijing with pledge to spur domestic market
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337950/consumer-demand-and-public-services-top-chinas-financial-priorities-2026
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[2025-12-28 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Bicam report on 2026 budget signed, ratification next
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/signing-bicam-report-2026-national-budget/
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