Topic: Trade & Sanctions — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-20 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Accounting for a significant share of world trade, Europe and Asia are far more decisive players in the fast-changing globalised economy
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[2026-02-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The speed, efficiency and affordability of treatment in China is attracting foreign patients, but some bottlenecks need to be cleared
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[2026-02-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Zimbabwe’s largest agricultural export and a primary foreign currency earner, tobacco dominates its trade with Beijing
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[2026-02-20 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A US general said Jakarta will take a deputy commander role in the international stabilisation force in Gaza
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[2026-02-20 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament that there is no LP Gas shortage as alleged by the Opposition, but a difficult situation has been created by the Laugfs Gas Company by delaying its supply that has caused panic buying by consumers.
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[2026-02-20 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA) has highlighted the fact that Sri Lanka’s vehicle import framework requires urgent recalibration to ensure fairness, transparency, and the protection of state revenue.
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[2026-02-20 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) successfully organized a Market Exposure and Capacity Building Programme in parallel with BIOFACH 2026, held in Germany from February 9 to 14, 2026.
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[2026-02-20 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A high-level CEO forum on the promotion of sustainable trade in Sri Lanka through the introduction of Ecolabel for supermarkets and shopping malls in Sri Lanka was held in Colombo recently .
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[2026-02-19 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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[2026-02-19 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Veteran trainer is keen to set import for Group races following his first Hong Kong win in 621 days
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[2026-02-19 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Locals left city in droves from February 13 to 18, with residents making 2.5 million journeys out, compared with 1 million tourist arrivals
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[2026-02-19 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is suspected of sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as the UK’s trade envoy
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[2026-02-19 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor is seen as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative
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[2026-02-19 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is set to host the Southern Province Regional Exporters’ Networking Forum on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Matara. The primary objective of the forum is to identify the challenges faced by regional exporters, empower them, and explore new opportunities for growth.
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[2026-02-19 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa referring to the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA) and the Online Safety Act, cautioned against “draconian” applications of the law, warning against broad definitions of terrorism that could criminalise political dissent and trade union activities.
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[2026-02-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: On Monday (16), the Intergovernmental Economic Policy Dialogue was reconvened for the first time in ten years since July 2016. The Dialogue was co-chaired by Japan’s Vice-Minister for International Affairs of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Takehiko Matsuo, and Sri Lanka’s Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Ministry Secretary K.
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[2026-02-18 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The president hailed the projects – a critical minerals site, a gas power plant and an LNG facility in the US – ahead of PM Takaichi’s visit
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[2026-02-18 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: January surge puts 1.1 million tonne cap at risk, as Brasilia weighs export curbs to avert price slump and job losses
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[2026-02-18 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), successfully conducted an informative webinar on the registration procedures and regulatory requirements for exporting products to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), with the participation of over 90 Sri Lankan export companies.
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[2026-02-18 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Talks during a meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and a high-level Japanese delegation centered on strengthening economic cooperation and advancing plans for a Sri Lanka–Japan export-industrial corridor.
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[2026-02-17 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-17 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shuttered borders have choked trade and sent migrant workers home, forcing Phnom Penh to seek new partners and markets
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[2026-02-17 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The year 2025 has been a defining period for the Sri Lankan export sector, as Sri Lanka continues its journey of economic stabilisation and recovery, National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) President Indhra Kaushal Rajapaksa told the NCE Export Awards 2025 event held on Friday (13) in Colombo.
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[2026-02-16 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: Sylvester Parmar-Wickham
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[2026-02-16 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say Indonesia’s energy demand could draw scrutiny as Moscow seeks new buyers, potentially complicating US trade talks
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[2026-02-16 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: One of the main victories the government achieved was in the export category with the country recording the highest export revenue in 2025 and that was possible due to the dedication and determination of the award winning exporters present at the occasion, Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development told the 33rd National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) Export Awards ceremony held in Colombo on Friday (13).
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[2026-02-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Malaysian customs recently intercepted nearly 200 tonnes of e-waste, but high shipping volumes make detection a ‘challenge’, officials say
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[2026-02-14 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Connections of Australian import could pay up to put him in the mix for Hong Kong’s most coveted race next month
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[2026-02-13 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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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 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board will organize a customer-centric specialized training program under the theme ‘Risk Management, Strategies and Incoterms to Win Competitiveness in International Trade Beyond Borders’ on February 18 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The workshop aims to enhance the export expertise of potential exporters and small and medium-scale entrepreneurs.
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[2026-02-13 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC Finance PLC entered into a strategic partnership with the Sri Lanka Export Credit Insurance Bureau (SLECIC) on January 7, marking a significant step towards strengthening financial support mechanisms for Sri Lankans seeking overseas employment.
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[2026-02-13 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka may give the world another refreshing hot beverage, this one brewed from some of the country’s most iconic spices, that could, in time, match the country’s best-known export tea.
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[2026-02-13 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ahead of the July review, President Trump questions aides on a US withdrawal, signalling a shift towards bilateral talks with Canada and Mexico
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[2026-02-13 01:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: EU called Beijing’s tariffs ‘unwarranted’, and mulls WTO action, but China cutting some duties signals possible improvement in ties
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[2026-02-12 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: European leaders meet to address the bloc’s economic woes, reliance on China and US, and shielding key industries from protectionist policies
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[2026-02-12 08:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US president and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping may roll back tariffs for up to a year as officials seek short-term economic wins
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[2026-02-12 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) had a high-level meeting with Hung Chiu Wah Derek, Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka to Hong Kong, on February 6, during his visit to Sri Lanka, aiming to expand trade collaboration, strengthening buyer-seller linkages and leveraging Hong Kong’s role as a global trading, logistics and re-export hub.
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[2026-02-11 19:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-11 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: French alcohol exports to mainland China and the US dropped by 19.5 and 21 per cent in 2025 as tariffs stifled global trade
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[2026-02-11 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Когда в конце января Евросоюз принял решение о прекращении импорта газа из России к концу 2027 года, Венгрия и Словакия проголосовали против этого, что, однако, не помешало одобрению этой меры.
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[2026-02-11 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: No smear tactics or coercive sanction from Lai’s supporters or Western benefactors will weaken Hong Kong’s determination to safeguard national security
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[2026-02-11 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Scott Bessent says Washington wants to reduce security risks without decoupling from Beijing as it steps up engagement across Latin America
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[2026-02-11 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 9th edition of the Boat & Marine Show organized collectively by the Chamber of Marine Industries of Sri Lanka (CMISL), Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development was held successfully from January 30 to February 1 2026 at Port City, Colombo which showcased the country’s capabilities in marine tourism, recreational boating, yachting and boat building which are mainly focused on exports.
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[2026-02-11 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) will hold the 27th Session of the EU – Sri Lanka Joint Commission in Colombo tomorrow (12). This meeting will bring together officials from both sides to review and strengthen partnership across several areas including governance, human rights, trade, development cooperation and other bilateral and regional priorities.
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[2026-02-11 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US and China are the top two trading partners for Asean but it is questionable how long that status quo will last, observers say
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[2026-02-10 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Neither side likely to want escalation in months-long dispute but near-term outlook uncertain, analysts say
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[2026-02-10 08:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-10 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Export Development Board (EDB) recently organized a networking session at its head office, targeting new and potential exporters in Sri Lanka’s tea and coconut sectors.
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[2026-02-10 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) will meet in Colombo on Wednesday to take a decision regarding the trade union action taken by its members, Assistant Secretary Dr. Hansamal Weerasuriya said yesterday.
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