[2026-02-10 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Vehicle imports slowing down - DailyNews

Snippet: Following the relaxation of import bans in 2025, the initial massive wave of vehicle imports is slowing down due to heavy buying, new laws and market saturation, Customs Director General Seevali Arukgoda said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/local/948466/vehicle-imports-slowing-down/

[2026-02-10 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka Cinnamon exports hit Rs 8 Bn mark - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s cinnamon industry achieved a historic milestone, with exports generating nearly Rs 8 billion( USD 260) in 2025, marking the highest annual revenue ever for cinnamon-based products. This, driven by a 23.12% increase in the first eight months, contributes to a record-setting year for total export earnings of over USD 17.2 billion.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/business/948203/sri-lanka-cinnamon-exports-hit-rs-8-bn-mark/

[2026-02-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Intellect’s eMACH.ai platform to power Sampath Bank’s Corporate and SME Banking transformation in SL - DailyNews

Snippet: Intellect Design Arena Ltd., a global leader in enterprise-grade financial technology, announces its strategic partnership with Sampath Bank PLC to elevate the Bank’s capabilities to accelerate its Corporate and SME Banking transformation using a state-of-the-art solution that modernises the Bank’s comprehensive Transaction Banking landscape including Cash Management, Trade Finance and Supply Chain Finance, reinforcing Sampath Bank’s commitment to digital excellence and future-ready financial services.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/business/948004/intellects-emach-ai-platform-to-power-sampath-banks-corporate-and-sme-banking-transformation-in-sl/

[2026-02-10 04:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russian oil tankers list Singapore as destination amid sanctions, shift to China

Snippet: Move comes as India is set ‌to ⁠scale back or halt Russian oil imports after a recent US trade deal left China as Russia’s main customer

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3342975/russian-oil-tankers-list-singapore-destination-amid-sanctions-and-shift-china

[2026-02-10 03:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK king to ‘support’ police assessing Andrew’s Epstein communications

Snippet: King Charles has ‘profound concern’ as British police assess if his brother passed sensitive reports to Jeffrey Epstein

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3342973/uk-police-assess-claims-ex-prince-andrew-sent-sensitive-trade-records-epstein

[2026-02-09 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Purton sticks with Sagacious Life, while Improvement settles in well in Saudi

Snippet: Champion jockey will stay on Brazilian import in second leg of Classic Series, while Hong Kong galloper gears up for Riyadh Dirt Sprint

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3342928/zac-purton-sticks-sagacious-life-classic-cup-while-self-improvement-settles-well-saudi-arabia

[2026-02-09 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nikkei smashes record as Takaichi’s landslide victory ignites ‘Japan is back’ trade

Snippet: Election result revives risk appetite after global tumult, as investors anticipate Japan will increase public spending to sustain growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342880/nikkei-smashes-record-takaichis-landslide-victory-ignites-japan-back-trade

[2026-02-09 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Free life insurance for high spending co-operative customers - Minister - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/local/947625/free-life-insurance-for-high-spending-co-operative-customers-minister/

[2026-02-09 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Excise trade unions agree to digitalisation for increased revenue collection - DailyNews

Snippet: All trade unions in the Excise Department have agreed to the digitalisation and modernisation programme to increase the collection of excise revenue.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/local/947500/excise-trade-unions-agree-to-digitalisation-for-increased-revenue-collection/

[2026-02-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Govt Radiology Technologists suspend TU action - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government Radiology Technologists Association yesterday decided to suspend their planned trade union action that was to be implemented today after the Government met the demands of the radiology technologists, the association’s president Chanaka Dharmawickrama said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/local/947555/govt-radiology-technologists-suspend-tu-action/

[2026-02-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump removes India’s 25% Russia related tariff after deal - DailyNews

Snippet: President Donald Trump eliminated the extra 25% tariff he had imposed on Indian goods over the country’s purchases of Russian oil, the first step to cement the terms of a trade deal the two nations announced earlier this week.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/world/947615/trump-removes-indias-25-russia-related-tariff-after-deal/

[2026-02-08 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Lucky Ranger a smart one for Newnham as title fight with Hayes heats up

Snippet: Championship contenders trade blows with a winner each at Sha Tin as Francis Lui also continues good form with a double

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3342840/lucky-ranger-smart-one-mark-newnham-title-fight-david-hayes-heats

[2026-02-08 20:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: सेमीकंडक्टर और रक्षा में सहयोग बढ़ाएंगे भारत और मलेशिया

Snippet: भारतीय प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी और मलेशियाई प्रधानमंत्री अनवर इब्राहिम ने द्विपक्षीय व्यापार को बढ़ावा देने और रक्षा व सेमीकंडक्टर पर सहयोग बढ़ाने का ऐलान किया है. अपने आधिकारिक दौरे के दूसरे दिन 8 फरवरी को एक प्रेस विज्ञप्ति के दौरान मोदी ने आतंकवाद पर भी टिप्पणी की.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/india-malaysia-renew-pledges-to-boost-trade-semiconductors-modis-statement-on-terrorism/a-75860175

[2026-02-08 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India’s Modi visits Malaysia to boost trade, security ties - DailyNews

Snippet: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday, as the two countries look to bolster trade and explore potential collaborations in semiconductors, defence and other fields.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/08/breaking-news/947232/indias-modi-visits-malaysia-to-boost-trade-security-ties/

[2026-02-08 01:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: भारत-यूएस अंतरिम ट्रेड डील के करीब, विपक्ष ने बताया 'सरेंडर'

Snippet: अमेरिका और भारत व्यापार समझौते के करीब आ गए हैं. दोनों देशों ने 6 फरवरी को एक साझा अंतरिम रूपरेखा जारी की है जिसके तहत शुल्क घटेंगे, ऊर्जा संबंधों को नया रूप दिया जाएगा और आर्थिक सहयोग को गहरा किया जाएगा. इस घोषणा के मुताबिक, दोनों देश ग्लोबल सप्लाई चेन को फिर से व्यवस्थित करना चाहते हैं.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/india-unveil-interim-trade-framework-move-closer-to-broad-pact-opposition-slams-modi-govt/a-75854663

[2026-02-08 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Whyte hopes Violet Star can enter Classic Series reckoning with Sha Tin win

Snippet: Trainer’s Irish import is looking for some much-needed rating points to get a spot in the Classic Cup (1,800m) on March 1.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3342780/douglas-whyte-hopes-violet-star-can-enter-classic-series-reckoning-sha-tin-win

[2026-02-07 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: ईरान से व्यापार करने वाले देशों पर 25% टैरिफ: ट्रंप प्रशासन

Snippet: अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डॉनल्ड ट्रंप ने शुक्रवार, 6 फरवरी को ईरान के साथ व्यापार जारी रखने वाले देशों पर 25% टैरिफ लगाने से जुड़े एक कार्यकारी आदेश पर हस्ताक्षर किए. डॉनल्ड ट्रंप ने जनवरी में पहली बार ऐसा कदम उठाने की धमकी दी थी. ईरान के परमाणु कार्यक्रमों और देश में पिछले साल दिसंबर के आखिरी हफ्ते में शुरू हुए सत्ता विरोधी प्रदर्शनों को लेकर वाशिंगटन और तेहरान के बीच तनाव बढ़ता जा रहा है.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/trump-authorizes-tariffs-on-irans-trade-partners-china-russia-could-be-the-biggest-hits/a-75853742

[2026-02-07 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: All Trade Unions agree to digitalisation and modernisation programme - DailyNews

Snippet: All trade unions have expressed their agreement to the digitalisation and modernisation programme aimed at increasing excise revenue collection.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/07/local/947182/all-trade-unions-agree-to-digitalisation-and-modernisation-programme/

[2026-02-07 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump threatens tariffs for countries trading with Iran - DailyNews

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/07/breaking-news/947166/trump-threatens-tariffs-for-countries-trading-with-iran/

[2026-02-07 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s Modi hails ‘great news’ after US slashes tariffs as part of new deal

Snippet: The pact cuts US duties on Indian goods to 18 per cent and commits India to large purchases of US energy and industrial goods

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3342753/indias-modi-hails-great-news-after-us-slashes-tariffs-part-new-trade-deal

[2026-02-07 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong summons Panama envoy over court ruling on CK Hutchison ports concession

Snippet: Commerce minister Algernon Yau says Panama ruling to strip Li Ka-shing firm’s subsidiary of canal port rights ‘undermines’ trade rules

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342746/hong-kong-summons-panama-envoy-over-court-ruling-ck-hutchison-ports-concession

[2026-02-07 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s trade blitz seeks to keep afloat a sinking global order

Snippet: ‘Jolted out of its slumber’ by US tariffs, New Delhi is aggressively diversifying trade alliances to act as a bridge in a polarised world

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3342704/indias-trade-blitz-seeks-keep-sinking-global-order-afloat

[2026-02-07 09:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US steps up Apec role after Xi–Trump call as ties with China show signs of thaw

Snippet: Washington says its delegation to Guangzhou will press ‘America first’ trade goals while coordinating with Beijing after leaders’ talk

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3342737/us-steps-apec-role-after-xi-trump-call-ties-china-show-signs-thaw

[2026-02-07 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Beijing and Moscow tout ties, China’s companies keep Ukraine’s lights on

Snippet: Ukrainians are buying Chinese batteries and emergency items en masse after Russian strikes, with Beijing’s ties to Moscow no damper on trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342654/beijing-and-moscow-tout-ties-chinas-companies-keep-ukraines-lights

[2026-02-07 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Why the new US-India trade agreement is a big deal

Snippet: The warming of New Delhi’s ties with Washington has implications for Russia, China and the global dynamics of trade and geopolitical power

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3342263/why-new-us-india-trade-agreement-big-deal

[2026-02-07 04:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Indian companies in Germany embrace free trade deal

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/indian-companies-in-germany-embrace-free-trade-deal/video-75665802

[2026-02-06 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China-Canada canola deal faces test as USMCA trade talks loom, insiders warn

Snippet: Initial shipments bring hope, but ‘Fortress North America’ threat and lack of long-term guarantees leave producers wary of Beijing’s commitment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342694/china-canada-canola-deal-faces-fragility-test-usmca-trade-talks-loom-insiders-warn

[2026-02-06 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: India: From tariff fortress to free-trade powerhouse

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/india-from-tariff-fortress-to-free-trade-powerhouse/video-75829123

[2026-02-06 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant stay put as NBA trade deadline passes

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/sports/nba/giannis-antetokounmpo-ja-morant-stay-put-trade-deadline-2026/

[2026-02-06 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: South Korean governor sparks outrage over proposal to import Sri Lankan virgins to boost birth rate - DailyNews

Snippet: A South Korean governor has sparked outrage after he proposed “importing Sri Lankan and Vietnamese virgins” to help stem the population decline in provincial areas. Jindo county Governor Kim Hee-soo made the suggestion during a town hall meeting in South Jeolla to discuss an administrative merger of nine cities and counties in the province with Gwangju Metropolitan City.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/06/local/946711/south-korean-governor-sparks-outrage-over-proposal-to-import-sri-lankan-virgins-to-boost-birth-rate/

[2026-02-06 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump wants China out of South America – but Peru’s Beijing-backed port is abuzz

Snippet: Beijing’s hunger for minerals and raw materials is pushing trade in the region to record levels, even after incidents in Panama and Venezuela

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342512/trumps-south-america-threats-fizzle-chinas-trade-surges-powered-peru-port

[2026-02-06 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: U.S., EDB officials discuss bilateral trade and investment ties - DailyNews

Snippet: Daniel Jaksan, Economic and Commercial officer at the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, accompanied by Thiloma Abayanayaka, Commercial and Economic Assistant, met with the Chairman of the Export Development Board (EDB) Mangala Wijesinghe, along with the senior officials including Acting Additional Director General (Development) Kumudinie Mudalige, Director of Export Agriculture Janak Badugama, Director of Trade Facilitation & Trade Information Dr.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/06/business/946346/u-s-edb-officials-discuss-bilateral-trade-and-investment-ties/

[2026-02-06 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump announces White House visit by Japanese PM Takaichi on March 19

Snippet: The US and Japan have been working to strike a ‘very substantial’ deal on trade, as well as collaborating on national security, Trump said

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3342567/trump-announces-white-house-visit-japanese-pm-takaichi-march-19

[2026-02-06 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: What does Calvin Abueva's trade to Converge mean for him and the team?

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/athletes/what-does-calvin-abueva-trade-mean-converge-fiberxers/

[2026-02-05 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Tariff by tariff, Trump is building a trade wall around the US

Snippet: Amid the precarity of Trump’s limited economic success at home, trade wars abroad have only sped up the transition to a multipolar world

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3342335/how-america-first-many-respects-puts-america-behind

[2026-02-05 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: TSMC Japan plan for advanced chips seen as hedge against pressure from US, China

Snippet: The expanded Japan presence will ensure that some of TSMC’s production is immune from Trump’s on-again, off-again import tariffs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3342524/tsmc-japan-plan-advanced-chips-seen-hedge-against-pressure-us-china

[2026-02-05 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Warriors get Kristaps Porzingis, trade Jonathan Kuminga to Hawks – reports

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/sports/nba/golden-state-warriors-trade-jonathan-kuminga-kristaps-porzingis-atlanta-hawks/

[2026-02-05 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Atlanta Hawks

Snippet: The Jonathan Kuminga-Kristaps Porzingis trade signifies that the Warriors are out of the running in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes — if such a sweepstakes exists

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/hawks/

[2026-02-05 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Golden State Warriors

Snippet: The Jonathan Kuminga-Kristaps Porzingis trade signifies that the Warriors are out of the running in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes — if such a sweepstakes exists

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/golden-state-warriors/

[2026-02-05 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia denies granting US exclusive rare earth access in Trump trade deal

Snippet: Signed at the Asean Summit with the US president, the deal remains under negotiation as Malaysian PM Anwar seeks further written assurances

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3342506/malaysia-clarifies-trump-trade-deal-no-exclusive-rare-earth-rights-us

[2026-02-05 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Why US-Bangladesh rushed through a pre-election trade deal - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/why-us-bangladesh-rushed-through-a-pre-election-trade-deal/

[2026-02-05 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: How India repositions its trade diplomacy via EU, US negotiations - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/how-india-repositions-its-trade-diplomacy-via-eu-us-negotiations/

[2026-02-04 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: The US-India trade deal that isn't - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/the-us-india-trade-deal-that-isnt/

[2026-02-04 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top US trade official spells out plan to break China’s grip on critical minerals

Snippet: Howard Lutnick accuses China of dumping and weaponising supply chains as White House tries to rally allies to its cause

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342305/top-us-trade-official-spells-out-plan-break-chinas-grip-critical-minerals

[2026-02-04 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are Hong Kong foreign exchange firms secure enough?

Snippet: After a shocking 51 million yen robbery last week, the South China Morning Post examines the risks in the city’s cash exchange trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3342293/are-hong-kong-foreign-exchange-firms-secure-enough

[2026-02-04 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Surging stocks could help China become more than an export powerhouse

Snippet: A booming Chinese stock market can expand household wealth, boost spending power and reinforce consumer sentiment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3342116/surging-stocks-could-help-china-become-more-export-powerhouse

[2026-02-03 22:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: EU, Mercosur sign landmark trade deal

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/eu-mercosur-sign-landmark-trade-deal/video-75548972

[2026-02-03 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s food exports soar despite US tariffs, China seafood curbs

Snippet: Global appetites for green tea and beef outweighed trade barriers, pushing farm, fish and forest exports to a record US$11 billion in 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3342183/japans-food-exports-soar-despite-us-tariffs-china-seafood-curbs

[2026-02-03 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: US and India reach trade deal, Trump says after Modi call - DailyNews

Snippet: US President Donald Trump announced that he agreed to a trade deal with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the US will lower tariffs on goods from India to 18% from 25%.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/breaking-news/944756/us-and-india-reach-trade-deal-trump-says-after-modi-call/

[2026-02-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Lopsided deal’: South Korean trade experts warn against US tariff pressure

Snippet: Washington’s tariff pressure is aimed at pushing Seoul to ‘move as fast as Japan’ in implementing its promised investments, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3342130/tariff-pain-looms-south-korea-after-us-talks-hit-deadlock