Topic: Tax & Budget — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-14 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Island’s leader has appealed to opposition parties to stop blocking a US$40 billion spending plan, citing the need to ‘safeguard security’
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[2026-02-14 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: We're showing you this article with reduced functionality due to intermittent issues on FT.com. This article is up-to-date as of February 14 2026.
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[2026-02-14 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: We're showing you this article with reduced functionality due to intermittent issues on FT.com. This article is up-to-date as of February 27 2026.
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[2026-02-14 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prosecutors claim Chinese-run distribution network concealed revenue, evaded tax obligations and fostered money laundering of drug proceeds
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[2026-02-14 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Local governments seen curbing infrastructure spending as Beijing’s fiscal discipline pushes regions to prioritise social services and tech over large projects
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[2026-02-13 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Abolishing the much maligned travel tax is a good start but the whole system needs an overhaul, critics say
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[2026-02-13 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The United States and Taiwan have finalised a trade deal to reduce tariffs on Taiwanese exports and facilitate billions of dollars of spending on US goods.
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[2026-02-13 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: State media also spotlights deep flaws in PLA’s readiness that have surfaced during country’s widening anti-corruption drive
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[2026-02-13 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: On social media, many humorously asked the mother about her daughter’s next investment move
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[2026-02-13 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s investment bank landscape recorded a Total Comprehensive Income(TCI) of Rs. 3.23Bn for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, compared to Rs. 4.53 Bn in the corresponding period of the previous year. For the third quarter of 2025/26, the Group reported a Total Comprehensive Loss of Rs.
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[2026-02-12 21:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Zohara Buhary, a member of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), has been officially stripped of her seat following a disciplinary decision by the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC).
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[2026-02-12 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Profit growth slows to 7.3 per cent from 8.4 per cent a year earlier as bad loans exceed two-decade average, HKMA says
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[2026-02-12 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: PM Lawrence Wong says while defence spending will be kept at about 3 per cent of GDP, Singapore is prepared to spend more if the need arises
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[2026-02-12 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Election spending declarations by 32 candidates reveal huge spending gap, from HK$20 to more than HK$200 a vote
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[2026-02-12 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Big-spending loser who was told by agent to bet responsibly, was aware of gambling risks, has case thrown out by court
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[2026-02-12 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government has commenced stakeholder engagement on proposed tariff reforms under the 2026 Budget, with the aim of strengthening the production economy and boosting exports.
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[2026-02-11 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese developer says the delayed disclosure is due to ‘objective factors’, rather than a failure by the executives to properly discharge their duties
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[2026-02-11 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tokyo Cement Group (Tokyo Cement) reported a turnover of Rs. 14,523 million compared to Rs. 11,639 million over the same period of the previous year, and a profit after tax of Rs. 332 million compared to Rs. 1,006 million over the same period of the previous year, for the 3 rd Quarter ending December 31, 2025.
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[2026-02-11 01:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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[2026-02-11 01:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Today’s headlines: Travel tax, Jose de Venecia Jr., Bad Bunny
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[2026-02-10 21:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Desperation grows as Israel refuses to reinstate work permits, leaving thousands of Palestinians without income and forcing families into deep debt
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[2026-02-10 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Voters weary of upheaval embraced Bhumjaithai’s technocratic promises of debt relief and subsidies, sidelining the reformist People’s Party
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[2026-02-10 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prototype under Indigenous Defence Submarine programme is seen as central to boosting asymmetric naval capabilities to counter Beijing
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[2026-02-09 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong matchmakers share how they’re helping people find love in a city where everyone is both extremely busy and wants a younger partner
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[2026-02-09 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Election result revives risk appetite after global tumult, as investors anticipate Japan will increase public spending to sustain growth
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[2026-02-09 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The election results clear the way for more fiscal stimulus, reinforcing a bullish outlook for stocks
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[2026-02-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-09 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-09 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka keeps circling the same national anxiety: growth is weak, the tax base is tight, the workforce is ageing, skilled youth are leaving, and yet, too many capable people are parked on the sidelines when we can least afford it. It is baffling how we still treat flexible work like a soft concession – something to be granted sparingly, often apologetically, and usually to women with young children or caregivers.
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[2026-02-08 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China will struggle to keep growth above 4 per cent unless there is a ‘strong turnaround’ in productivity and consumer spending, economist warns
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[2026-02-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing leverages big data and global info exchange to chase undeclared overseas wealth, with fiscal needs seen driving the push, forcing compliance across sectors
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[2026-02-08 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-02-07 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two leaders’ moves into economics despite their lack of knowledge threaten to further destabilise global finance and inflate debt levels
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[2026-02-07 01:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Um ato que chocou toda a Alemanha: a morte de um funcionário da estatal ferroviária alemã Deutsche Bahn após ser espancado por um passageiro que viajava sem bilhete válido. Ele recebeu vários socos após pedir que o suspeito desembarcasse na próxima parada, perdeu a consciência, precisou ser reanimado e morreu um dia depois no hospital, devido a uma hemorragia cerebral.
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[2026-02-06 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-06 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the urgency of maintaining entry-level jobs, treating agentic AI like it is the Monkey King, and public transport safety
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[2026-02-05 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: O projeto de lei aprovado pela Câmara dos Deputados nesta terça-feira (03/02) que reajusta carreiras e salários de servidores federais deve consumir R$ 5,3 bilhões do regime fiscal federal deste ano, segundo o Ministério da Gestão e da Inovação (MGI).
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[2026-02-05 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ByteDance’s notice to overseas staff reflects Beijing’s widening net over citizens’ foreign income
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[2026-02-05 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Withdrawals fell by 3.4 per cent from year before, marking third consecutive annual decline as emigration slows
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[2026-02-05 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In a move designed to steady investor nerves, Baidu signalled a shift towards more predictable payouts as AI spending continues to rise
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[2026-02-05 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tensions between the US and Iran have raised questions about a potential conflict. Iran’s leaders have warned that it was ready for war following U.S. President Donald Trump’s consideration of military action against Tehran for its violent crackdown on protesters. U.S. vs Iran Military Strength: The U.S. military vastly outmatches Iran in manpower, budget, airpower (aircraft, tankers), and Naval strength (carriers, destroyers).
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[2026-02-05 01:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Um fiscal de 36 anos foi morto após ser agredido por um passageiro em um trem regional expresso da Deutsche Bahn – a empresa ferroviária da Alemanha – que circulava próximo à cidade de Kaiserslautern, no estado da Renânia-Palatinado, oeste do país, na noite da última segunda-feira (02/02).
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[2026-02-05 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: छात्रों के लिए डिजिटल ड्रॉइंग, इलस्ट्रेशन, स्टोरीटेलिंग और गेमिंग अब सिर्फ शौक नहीं रह जाएगा. केंद्रीय वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण ने बजट 2026 पेश किया. इस दौरान उन्होंने ऑरेंज इकोनॉमी को भारत की उभरती आर्थिक शक्ति बताते हुए क्रिएटिव इंडस्ट्री को बढ़ावा देने पर जोर दिया है. सरकार का फोकस एनिमेशन, विजुअल इफेक्ट्स, गेमिंग और कॉमिक्स (एवीजीसी) क्षेत्र में रोजगार और आर्थिक अवसर पैदा करने पर है.
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[2026-02-05 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After years at full throttle, China’s EV sector is slowing sharply, with sales sliding in January as tax breaks fade and costs rise
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[2026-02-05 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: J.League chairman believes switch will help clubs take advantage of European summer spending, demand ‘proper amount’ for their players.
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[2026-02-04 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: New York state lawmakers have introduced legislation to boost spending on the state’s troubled guardianship system by $15 million a year — an unprecedented cash infusion for a bureaucracy that has long struggled to care for the tens of thousands of disabled or elderly New Yorkers who cannot care for themselves.
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[2026-02-04 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The future of Chinese property looks to be smaller and more rational, with a market defined by real estate’s worth rather than volume
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[2026-02-04 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Broader VAT hikes on private services are unlikely in 2026 and would run counter to reflation efforts,’ Morgan Stanley says
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[2026-02-04 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A booming Chinese stock market can expand household wealth, boost spending power and reinforce consumer sentiment
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