Topic: Trade & Sanctions — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-02-10 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-10 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-10 04:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-02-10 03:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: King Charles has ‘profound concern’ as British police assess if his brother passed sensitive reports to Jeffrey Epstein
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[2026-02-09 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Champion jockey will stay on Brazilian import in second leg of Classic Series, while Hong Kong galloper gears up for Riyadh Dirt Sprint
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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 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 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: All trade unions in the Excise Department have agreed to the digitalisation and modernisation programme to increase the collection of excise revenue.
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[2026-02-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-08 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Championship contenders trade blows with a winner each at Sha Tin as Francis Lui also continues good form with a double
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[2026-02-08 20:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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.
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[2026-02-08 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-08 01:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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.
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[2026-02-08 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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.
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[2026-02-07 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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.
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[2026-02-07 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: All trade unions have expressed their agreement to the digitalisation and modernisation programme aimed at increasing excise revenue collection.
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[2026-02-07 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran.
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[2026-02-07 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-02-07 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Commerce minister Algernon Yau says Panama ruling to strip Li Ka-shing firm’s subsidiary of canal port rights ‘undermines’ trade rules
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[2026-02-07 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-02-07 09:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Washington says its delegation to Guangzhou will press ‘America first’ trade goals while coordinating with Beijing after leaders’ talk
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[2026-02-07 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ukrainians are buying Chinese batteries and emergency items en masse after Russian strikes, with Beijing’s ties to Moscow no damper on trade
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[2026-02-07 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The warming of New Delhi’s ties with Washington has implications for Russia, China and the global dynamics of trade and geopolitical power
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[2026-02-07 04:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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