[2025-12-09 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ageing Hong Kong opens new frontiers for insurers, pensions and cross-border care

Snippet: As Hong Kong rapidly ages, more are buying insurance and pension products, while others are heading to the mainland for medical treatment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3335637/ageing-hong-kong-opens-new-frontiers-insurers-pensions-and-cross-border-care

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are US, EU and Japan banking on defence spending for an economic boost?

Snippet: As advanced economies ramp up military expenditures, they have multiple goals - including a reduced reliance on China in defence supply chains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3335612/us-eu-and-japan-boost-defence-spending-stimulus-their-true-intention

[2025-12-09 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI spending helps save global economy under threat of trade war, IMF director says

Snippet: AI investment, especially in the US, helped mute the impacts of increased tariffs, Jihad Azour says at Abu Dhabi Finance Week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3335654/ai-spending-helps-save-global-economy-under-threat-trade-war-imf-director-says

[2025-12-08 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China warns internet platforms not to shift tax burden onto gig workers

Snippet: Celebrities and high-profile influencers also under scrutiny, with regulators pursuing hundreds of such cases in recent years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3335634/china-warns-internet-platforms-not-shift-tax-burden-gig-workers

[2025-12-08 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: UN sets 2026 aid appeal below 1% of global arms spending

Snippet: The United Nations' Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said Monday it was downsizing its annual aid appeal, seeking $23 billion (€19.7 billion) for 2026.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/un-sets-2026-aid-appeal-below-1-of-global-arms-spending/a-75055111

[2025-12-08 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Gjermani: Debati për moshën e pensionit

Snippet: Në kuadër të debateve për reformimin e sistemit të pensioneve në Gjermani, Ministrja e Punës, Bärbel Bas, e konsideron si të mundshme idenë e lidhjes së moshës së daljes në pension me numrin e viteve të kontributeve të paguara në arkën e sigurimeve shoqërore. "Mendoj se ideja është në thelb mjaft mbae mirë", tha bashkëkryetarja e partisë social-demokrate SPD-së për mediat gjermane.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sq/gjermani-debati-p%C3%ABr-mosh%C3%ABn-e-pensionit/a-75053434

[2025-12-08 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Politburo pledges action to tackle trade ‘struggles’ in 2026

Snippet: Analysts said the decision-making body’s phrasing on the international trade environment suggests a cautious stance next year despite US truce

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3335563/chinas-politburo-says-more-proactive-fiscal-policy-come-2026

[2025-12-07 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: German aviation tax cut to fall flat amid aircraft shortage

Snippet: For Gerald Wissel, founder and CEO of Hamburg, Germany-based aviation consulting firm Airborne Consulting, a recently announced ticket tax cut for airlines operating in Germany "won't reach passengers" because it is "purely symbolic."

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/german-aviation-tax-cut-to-offer-little-lift-amid-jet-shortage/a-75022175

[2025-12-07 01:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: क्या पेंशन सुधार के कारण जर्मनी में टैक्स और बढ़ाना पड़ेगा?

Snippet: जर्मन सरकार के नए पेंशन पैकेज से टैक्स बढ़ सकता है और देश की धीमी अर्थव्यवस्था और मंद हो सकती है. कई अर्थशास्त्रियों ने पेंशन बढ़ोतरी के कारण गंभीर आर्थिक नतीजों का अंदेशा जताया है.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/economists-warn-german-pension-reform-may-trigger-tax-hikes/a-75047045

[2025-12-06 19:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Finland: The money woes of the world's happiest country

Snippet: Finland, ranked the world's happiest nation for eight years and traditionally one of the European Union’s most fiscally disciplined countries, has just received a wake-up call from Brussels.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/finland-russia-war-ukraine-eu-budget-deficit-spending-trade-nato/a-74917409

[2025-12-06 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Wave of Tax Cuts Has Left Many States Vulnerable to Trump SNAP and Medicaid Crisis

Snippet: This fall, Americans got to see what it’s like to go without a safety net for the hungry. With the U.S. government shut down for multiple weeks and President Donald Trump refusing to fund SNAP, the federal food stamp program, a panic set in among the more than 40 million people who rely on it.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/food-stamps-crisis-snap-big-beautiful-bill-state-tax-cuts

[2025-12-06 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Vantage Point] The P500 Noche Buena: Rewriting math, economics, and the laws of physics

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/vantage-point-noche-buena-budget-controversy-2025/

[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 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: IndiGo cancellations snarl India's air travel for fourth day

Snippet: Budget airline IndiGo canceled about 1,000 flights on Friday, including all departures from New Delhi, India's capital.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/indigo-cancels-flights-travel-chaos-in-india/a-75032235

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

Source: Daily News

Title: 2026 Budget passed by majority of 157 votes - DailyNews

Snippet: The Third Reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill was passed in Parliament today with a majority of 157 votes, marking the completion of this year’s Budget process.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/05/local/908938/2026-budget-passed-by-majority-of-158-votes/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA holds urban warfare drill as Taipei looks to boost ‘asymmetric capabilities’

Snippet: State television report showing operation in war-torn city airs soon after Taiwanese leader proposed extra US$40 billion in defence spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3335376/pla-holds-urban-warfare-drill-taipei-looks-boost-asymmetric-capabilities

[2025-12-05 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese developer Country Garden gains Hong Kong court-backed debt lifeline

Snippet: Onshore and offshore restructuring plans expected to reduce debt by US$12.7 billion and ease repayment pressure over the next five years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3335326/mainland-chinese-developer-country-garden-gets-hong-kong-court-backed-debt-lifeline

[2025-12-05 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bali mulls Airbnb ban to put a lid on revenue leak, overtourism

Snippet: Airbnbs have emerged as a cheaper alternative to the sprawling resorts that dot the island, eroding tax revenue from hotels

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3335324/indonesias-bali-mulls-airbnb-ban-put-lid-revenue-leak-overtourism

[2025-12-05 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Anger boils in Philippines over official’s US$8.50 Christmas feast budget

Snippet: Critics call the Philippine trade chief’s 500-peso Noche Buena price guide for a family of four a ‘fantasy’ that insults the poor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3335317/filipinos-slam-officials-us850-budget-christmas-feast

[2025-12-05 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Ask the Tax Whiz] Temporary suspension of BIR audit: Are you affected?

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/ask-the-tax-whiz-things-to-know-temporary-suspension-bir-audit/

[2025-12-05 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s risky shadow banks back in spotlight after debt crackdown

Snippet: Entities owned by local governments are borrowing billions from trust companies and leasing firms at rates of 8 per cent or higher, sources say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3335311/chinas-risky-shadow-banks-back-spotlight-after-beijings-debt-crackdown

[2025-12-05 13:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Parliament to hold third reading of 2026 Budget today - DailyNews

Snippet: The third reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, marking the 80th Budget Speech, is scheduled to take place today (05) at 6 p.m., according to the Parliament’s Department of Communication.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/05/local/908717/parliament-to-hold-third-reading-of-2026-budget-today/

[2025-12-05 13:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meta plans budget cuts as high as 30% to its metaverse efforts

Snippet: Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse vision has not taken off despite his conviction that people will one day work and play in virtual worlds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3335264/meta-plans-budget-cuts-high-30-its-metaverse-efforts-2026

[2025-12-05 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: A Death Row Inmate Was Released on Bail After His Conviction Was Overturned. Louisiana Still Wants to Execute Him.

Snippet: Jimmie “Chris” Duncan walked out of the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center and into the arms of his parents last week after spending the last 27 years on death row.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/jimmie-duncan-louisiana-death-row-inmate-released

[2025-12-05 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Hong Kong’s October retail sales figures underline need for change

Snippet: The data suggests sales didn’t keep up with increased tourism. Retailers must do more to adapt to visitors’ new spending preferences

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3335190/hong-kongs-october-retail-sales-figures-underline-need-change

[2025-12-05 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Resilience in recovering from natural calamities, conflicts, economic crises - DailyNews

Snippet: A small island developing state like Sri Lanka is disproportionately exposed to environmental, economic, and geopolitical shocks, and its vulnerability has been compounded by the long-drawn civil conflict, high exposure to climate-related hazards, and long-term structural fiscal imbalances. Recovery processes have therefore required a combination of domestic institutional reforms, community mobilisation, and sustained engagement with global financial and humanitarian systems.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/05/features/908329/resilience-in-recovering-from-natural-calamities-conflicts-economic-crises/

[2025-12-04 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Senate approves 2026 budget on 2nd reading, unprogrammed appropriations remain

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/senate-approves-2026-budget-second-reading/

[2025-12-04 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Opposition will support Government’s spending efforts on relief - Harsha - DailyNews

Snippet: If the Government submits a proposal to increase Government expenditure by 300 to 500 billion rupees in the Parliament, considering the current crisis situation, the Opposition will provide full co-operation and support, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva told Parliament yesterday (3).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/04/local/907788/opposition-will-support-governments-spending-efforts-on-relief-harsha/

[2025-12-04 04:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Corrupção no Tesouro: CDD pede foco nos "peixes graúdos"

Snippet: A Procuradoria-Geral da República (PGR), em conjunto com o Gabinete Central de Combate à Corrupção e ao Crime Transnacional, realizou, na terça-feira, uma operação de busca, captura e apreensão na Direção Nacional do Tesouro e na Autoridade Tributária. A ação resultou na detenção de pelo menos quatro pessoas, após denúncias de alegada corrupção e sonegação fiscal.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-002/corrup%C3%A7%C3%A3o-no-tesouro-cdd-pede-foco-nos-peixes-gra%C3%BAdos/a-75000007

[2025-12-03 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany's young lawmakers shake up politics

Snippet: Noisy youths can be a pain. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's first job in December has been to face down a potential rebellion from the youth wing of his conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), named the Junge Union (JU), over his coalition's plans to reform Germany's pension system.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-politics-youth-wings-merz-cdu-spd-afd/a-74987684

[2025-12-03 20:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: PM stresses need for strategic action, budget adjustments and policy reforms - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says Sri Lanka must act strategically, make necessary adjustments to the budget, and strengthen the investment climate to navigate the current national challenges and ensure long-term recovery.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907540/pm-stresses-need-for-strategic-action-budget-adjustments-and-policy-reforms/

[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/

[2025-12-03 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Gatchalian: Senate working on tight schedule to pass 2026 budget

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sherwin-gatchalian-senate-working-tight-schedule-pass-national-budget-2026/

[2025-12-03 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Taiwan eyes bigger military budget to counter China threat

Snippet: Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te last week outlined a plan to invest an additional $40 billion (around €34.4 billion) in a special defense budget for the next eight years to develop an advanced defense system to counter China.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/taiwan-china-threat-military-defense-spending/a-74965676

[2025-12-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s finance chief calls for fiscal firepower as Beijing weighs 2026 goals

Snippet: This month’s central economic work conference will set the tone, while top finance official signals more assertive fiscal support

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3334924/chinas-finance-minister-calls-more-fiscal-firepower-beijing-weighs-2026-agenda

[2025-12-02 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan opposition blocks US$40 billion defence budget, prompting DPP protests

Snippet: KMT and TPP say William Lai’s government is seeking a ‘blank cheque’ and demand details of procurement plans before proposal can be reviewed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3334936/taiwan-opposition-blocks-us40-billion-defence-budget-prompting-protests-ruling-dpp

[2025-12-02 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Bulgaria sees massive protests against budget, corruption

Snippet: Tens of thousands of people protested in Bulgaria on Monday

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/bulgaria-sees-biggest-protest-in-years/a-74975871

[2025-12-02 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Head of UK financial watchdog quits after early leak of Rachel Reeves’ budget

Snippet: Richard Hughes said he wanted to help the Office for Budget Responsibility recover from the lapse, which is linked to leadership failures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3334817/head-uk-financial-watchdog-quits-after-early-leak-rachel-reeves-budget

[2025-12-02 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-UK zero tariff deal to reshape NHS medicine spending

Snippet: The agreement removes tariffs on medicines and raises NHS spending on new drugs by 25 per cent, boosting pharmaceutical growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3334813/us-uk-deal-slashes-tariffs-medicines-boosting-nhs-spending

[2025-12-01 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The View | Why China Vanke’s debt woes have barely made a ripple in markets

Snippet: Robust exports, surging stocks and investors looking elsewhere have curbed pressure for more forceful government intervention

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3334727/why-china-vankes-debt-woes-have-barely-made-ripple-markets

[2025-12-01 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Subscriptions for USD 50 Mn domestic dollar bond auction scheduled from today - DailyNews

Snippet: Subscriptions for the country’s first domestic dollar bond auction since the 2022 default and the first bonds issued under the newly operational Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) will take place from 9 am today till 12 pm on December 3, 2025. The auction size is set at USD 50 million while the maturity periods are 1-year, 2-years and 3-years.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/01/business/905360/subscriptions-for-usd-50-mn-domestic-dollar-bond-auction-scheduled-from-today/

[2025-12-01 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Switzerland: Voters reject climate tax in referendum

Snippet: Voters in Switzerland on Sunday rejected a new inheritance tax for multimillionaires on Sunday, rejecting a proposal that sought funds from the country's wealthiest residents to fight climate change.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/switzerland-voters-reject-climate-tax-in-referendum/a-74959419

[2025-12-01 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: महिलाओं पर अनिवार्य सेवा और सुपर-रिच पर टैक्स प्रस्ताव खारिज

Snippet: इस रविवार स्विट्जरलैंड ने अपने मतदाताओं के सामने दो बड़े और ऐतिहासिक प्रस्ताव रखे थे. पहला प्रस्ताव यह था कि पुरुषों की तरह महिलाओं को भी अनिवार्य रूप से सैन्य या नागरिक सेवा करनी होगी, यानी ‘सिटिजन सर्विस इनिशिएटिव'. दूसरा प्रस्ताव सुपर-रिच यानी अत्यंत अमीर लोगों पर जलवायु कर लगाने का था, ताकि इसके जरिए पर्यावरण संरक्षण के लिए फंड जुटाया जा सके.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/swiss-reject-compulsory-civic-duty-climate-tax-for-super-rich-projections/a-74958148

[2025-11-30 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: UK Starmer tries to TAX his way out of decline

Snippet: Zaluzhny blames Zelensky. German Media Nord Stream report claims CIA and Zaluzhny knew

Read full article: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-duran/episodes/UK-Starmer-tries-to-TAX-his-way-out-of-decline-e3bljvt

[2025-11-28 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Taiwan plans extra $40 billion defense budget to deter China

Snippet: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te announced a $40 billion supplementary defense budget on Wednesday to accelerate arms purchases and strengthen deterrence against China.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/taiwan-plans-extra-40-billion-defense-spending-to-deter-china/a-74899783

[2025-11-28 13:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Ask the Tax Whiz] Tax evasion as corruption: A global imperative and a PH priority

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/ask-the-tax-whiz-evasion-corruption-global-imperative-philippine-priority/

[2025-11-28 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: BIR files tax evasion complaints vs contractors of Bulacan ghost projects

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/bir-tax-complaints-syms-im-construction-bulacan-ghost-projects/

[2025-11-28 01:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Monaco: Looking beyond the glam and hype

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/monaco-luxury-tax-haven-social-media-super-rich-glamour/video-74840645

[2025-11-27 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: L'Allemagne s’oppose à une capitulation de l’Ukraine

Snippet: En Allemagne, le parlement à Berlin se prononce cette semaine sur le budget de l'année à venir. Il est d'usage que le Bundestag organise un débat général, une discussion sur les questions les plus importantes qui préoccupent actuellement le pays et la société. Les questions sont nombreuses.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/fr/chancelier-allemand-friedrich-merz-mis-en-garde-contre-accord-paix-ukraine-sans-europe/a-74916604

[2025-11-27 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Will Budget OIC Secretary Rolando Toledo make a difference?

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/will-budget-oic-secretary-rolando-toledo-make-difference/