Topic: Trade & Sanctions — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-27 10:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: South Korea’s tariffs had declined to 15 per cent but will jump back up to 25 per cent if the US president stays true to his word
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[2026-01-27 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Although the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) is engaged in a continuous trade union action, sources from hospitals stated that patient care services were carried out as usual yesterday at leading Government hospitals.
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[2026-01-27 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The commencement of operations at Berth Number III of the Colombo East Container Terminal (CECT) marks a significant step in expanding the Port of Colombo’s cargo-handling capacity and strengthening Sri Lanka’s position in regional and global maritime trade, industry officials said.
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[2026-01-27 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40 percent from as high as 110 percent, sources said, in the biggest opening yet of the country’s vast market as the two sides close in on a free trade pact that could come as early as Tuesday.
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[2026-01-27 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The EU, which suspended the deal in protest against Trump’s demand to take over Greenland, has put off a decision until next week
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[2026-01-27 05:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Canada’s prime minister calls Donald Trump a ‘strong negotiator’ ahead of high-stakes USMCA talks
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[2026-01-26 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ministry of Commerce unveils new resource to help companies navigate the dos and don’ts of complex international markets, and policies will be rolled out appropriately
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[2026-01-26 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A potential defence partnership agreement between India and the UAE has fuelled speculation of more rival blocs emerging in the region
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[2026-01-26 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bankers from HSBC, Hang Seng Bank and ICBC Asia tout technology innovation to ease pain points for trade-finance clients
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[2026-01-26 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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[2026-01-26 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s export sector demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025, with total earnings (including merchandise and services) reaching USD 17,252.15 million. This performance reflects a steady annual growth rate of 5.6%, signaling sustained recovery and improving trade conditions on the global stage.
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[2026-01-26 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Monetary Authority’s five-year fintech upgrade will streamline SME trade finance and help build the city’s digital trade infrastructure
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[2026-01-26 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 16th Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF) 2026 was officially declared open on January 23 at the Muttraweli Grounds in Jaffna, bringing together local and international business leaders in a major boost to regional trade and investment.
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[2026-01-26 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Batticaloa International Trade Fair 2026 (BITF 2026), one of the most anticipated commercial and trade exhibitions in the Eastern Province, will be held on February 13-15, 2026 at the Shivananda College Grounds, Batticaloa.
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[2026-01-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India’s central bank has proposed that BRICS countries link their official digital currencies to make cross-border trade and tourism payments easier, two sources said, which could reduce reliance on the US dollar as geopolitical tensions rise.
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[2026-01-25 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: India and the EU have tried to cut dependence on Russia and the US respectively by diversifying imports and pushing their own domestic manufacturing
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[2026-01-25 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shenzhen-based company expects to sell 1.3 million cars this year outside mainland China
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[2026-01-25 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap a 100% tariff on Canadian goods if the country strikes a trade deal with China.
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[2026-01-24 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: जर्मनी के चांसलर फ्रीडरिष मैर्त्स ने शुक्रवार को कहा कि यूरोपीय संघ और भारत के बीच व्यापार समझौते की बातचीत का अहम हिस्सा पहले ही तय हो चुका है. उन्होंने यह भी कहा कि यूरोपीय आयोग की अध्यक्ष उर्सुला फॉन डेय लाएन इसी हफ्ते भारत की यात्रा करने वाली हैं, जहां इस समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर किए जाने हैं.
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[2026-01-24 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Huang’s Lunar New Year trip comes as the H200 AI chip faces US export rules and an uncertain China import stance
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[2026-01-24 11:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The ringgit climbed more than 10 per cent against the dollar last year, squeezing the bottom line of the export-reliant market
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[2026-01-24 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Similar devices under new and different brands spark questions about potential efforts to circumvent trade curbs and maintain US market access for popular gadgets
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[2026-01-24 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While exports to the US fell last year, other markets more than made up the difference
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[2026-01-24 00:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Export slide matched by import upward swing comes amid divisive debate on how German industry can deal with China’s manufacturing prowess
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[2026-01-23 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: भारत के साथ मुक्त व्यापार संधि पर दस्तखत करने के बाद ईयू की संसद में भी इसे मंजूरी मिलनी चाहिए. उसके बाद भी प्रक्रिया पूरी होने में साल भर तक का समय लग सकता है.
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[2026-01-23 18:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lam, who is also seeking to become president, has pledged to speed up growth in the export-reliant country
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[2026-01-23 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The European Parliament voted on Wednesday for a legal check of the EU's trade deal with four members of the Latin American Mercosur bloc, a move that could severely delay or even derail the deal.
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[2026-01-23 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) has clarified that its members are not taking part in the island-wide Trade Union Action planned by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) today, (23).
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[2026-01-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tea export earnings surpassed USD 1.5 billion in 2025, rising from USD 1.43 billion in 2024, despite weaker export volumes during the final month of the year, according to industry data compiled by Forbes & Walker Research.
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[2026-01-23 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri Lanka hosted an orientation programme on January16, 2026 for the newly appointed Heads of Sri Lanka Missions overseas, aimed at strengthening collaboration in promoting the country’s exports.
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[2026-01-23 03:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prabowo says Indonesia aims to stamp out corruption and ‘greedanomics’, and calls for trade integration to help boost global prosperity
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[2026-01-23 01:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Resolution in response to conviction of former media boss also calls for rethink of city’s trade status under World Trade Organization
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[2026-01-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: Myles McCormick in Washington
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[2026-01-22 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As intense US-China competition becomes the new normal, pressure has strengthened China’s capacity to adapt rather than deter it from its long-term ambitions
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[2026-01-22 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A trade pact with the EU would offer an ‘alternative market’ for Indian goods amid a fraught global environment, analysts say
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[2026-01-22 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With firms waiting for import approval from Beijing, one reseller said finding H200 chips has gotten harder – even on the black market
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[2026-01-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s policies seen putting income growth above GDP, with investments in social welfare, future tech and advanced manufacturing to spur internal demand
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[2026-01-22 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Right-wing media outlets and politicians are now concerned that Trump’s second term will harm Japan’s trade and security interests
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[2026-01-22 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Vote in European Parliament to revoke city’s special trade status and on sanctions to take place Thursday evening
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[2026-01-22 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sunshine Holdings PLC (SUN) announced its intention to acquire a 75% stake in Joint Agri Products Ceylon (Private) Limited (JAPC), a leading export-oriented company, subject to the conditions in the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) signed on January 21, 2026.
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[2026-01-22 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: From climate justice to opposing unilateral sanctions, New Delhi’s BRICS agenda collides with a US leadership bent on weaponizing trade and institutions.
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[2026-01-21 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: नई दिल्ली में 26 जनवरी को होने वाली गणतंत्र दिवस की परेड, भारत की विदेश नीति और कूटनीति के बारे में भी बहुत कुछ बताती है. इसमें शिरकत करने वाले मुख्य अतिथि आम तौर पर उन्हीं देशों के होते हैं, जिन्हें भारत तवज्जो देना चाहता है. मुख्य अतिथि का निमंत्रण स्वीकार करने वाला पक्ष भी नई दिल्ली के साथ संबंध प्रगाढ़ करने की इच्छा जाहिर करता है.
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[2026-01-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Data points to growing African trade deficit as Trump imposes tariffs, and African demand for manufactured goods and commodity price spikes
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[2026-01-21 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: It was China’s desperate need for good warhorses that spawned history’s most famous trade network, animals it paid for in silk and then tea
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[2026-01-21 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: This year's annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos was always going to be a Donald Trump show. After all, the US president, who is returning to Davos after six years, is responsible for much of the fragmentation of the global order that the Davos crowd expects to discuss during the five-day event.
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[2026-01-21 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Protectionism is forcing a shift towards balancing exports with outbound investment, analysts say
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[2026-01-21 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With the yuan’s fixing at fresh 2023 highs and US dollar uncertainty rising under Trump, Beijing is urged to expand yuan-settled imports to internationalise its currency
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[2026-01-21 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Signs emerge that the flare-up of geopolitical tensions could spill over to the financial markets
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[2026-01-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But Beijing is likely to conclude that further action would be counterproductive, according to the investment bank
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[2026-01-21 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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