[2025-12-12 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong ride-hailing car quota should reflect Uber’s operating ‘reality’: CEO

Snippet: Dara Khosrowshahi says firm ‘won’t necessarily object’ to levy on ride-hailing trips to support taxi trade, but it depends on details of regulation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3336176/hong-kong-ride-hailing-car-quota-should-reflect-ubers-operating-reality-ceo

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why South Korea poses a major challenge to China’s Middle East arms export drive

Snippet: Both neighbours hope to expand exports to the region, but the Koreans may be better placed due to systems integration and political concerns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336039/why-south-korea-poses-major-challenge-chinas-middle-east-arms-sales-drive

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mexico slaps tariffs of up to 50% on Chinese goods as US trade pact review looms

Snippet: Beijing criticises the duties as damaging to its interests, as Mexico defends them as vital to support domestic producers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3336130/mexico-slaps-tariffs-50-cent-chinese-goods-us-trade-pact-review-looms

[2025-12-12 03:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Medieval plague caused by volcano eruption, researchers say

Snippet: A climate catastrophe that forced a rethink in trade routes was probably responsible for introducing the plague to Europe and causing the Black Death in the 14th century, researchers suggest.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/deadly-medieval-plague-caused-by-volcano-eruption-black-death/a-75021225

[2025-12-11 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka Pavilion gains attention at Productronica 2025 in Germany - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Berlin, Germany, successfully organized Sri Lanka’s participation at Productronica 2025 which was held from November 18-21, 2025 at the Messe München Trade Fair Center in the Messestadt Riem, Germany. The EDB has earlier organized a Sri Lanka Pavilion at Productronica in 2019 for the first time.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/11/business/912250/sri-lanka-pavilion-gains-attention-at-productronica-2025-in-germany/

[2025-12-11 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 27th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony Today - DailyNews

Snippet: The 27th Presidential Export Awards (PEA) Ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) will be held today (11) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/11/business/912260/27th-presidential-export-awards-ceremony-today/

[2025-12-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ComBank named Lanka’s ‘Best Trade Finance Bank’ at Euromoney Awards - DailyNews

Snippet: The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC was named Sri Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank at the Euromoney Transaction Banking Awards 2025, in recognition of the Bank’s strong performance and continued contribution to supporting Sri Lanka’s export and import sectors.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/11/business/912080/combank-named-lankas-best-trade-finance-bank-at-euromoney-awards/

[2025-12-11 06:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US Fed delivers quarter-point rate cut as policymakers weigh inflation outlook

Snippet: Move falls short of Trump’s demands as debate over Fed independence intensifies and markets brace for global spillover effects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3335968/us-fed-delivers-quarter-point-rate-cut-trump-renews-pressure-central-bank

[2025-12-10 23:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: طالبان به د پاکستان پر ځای د تجارت نورې بديلې لارې ومومي؟

Snippet: د دویچه ویله د آشتي یا پخلاینې په اوونیزه ژوندۍ خپرونه کې د افغانستان د اقتصادي، سیاسي، ټولنیز او نورو مهمو موضوعاتو په هکله له چارواکو او کارپوهانو سره بحث کیږي. خپرونه هره جمعه پر فسبوک او یوټیوب په ژوندۍ بڼه خپریږي.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ps/taliban-pakistan-trade/video-75091786

[2025-12-10 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rs. 100 million in dividends from Lanka Thriposha handed over to Treasury - DailyNews

Snippet: Lanka Thriposha Limited has handed over a dividend of Rs. 100 million to the Treasury. The dividend was formally presented to Deputy Finance Minister Professor Anil Jayantha by the Chairman of Lanka Thriposha Limited, Amal Attanayake, during an event held at the Ministry of Finance. Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe was also in attendance.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/10/local/912002/rs-100-million-in-dividends-from-lanka-thriposha-handed-over-to-treasury/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India-EU trade pact nears finish line despite carbon tax dispute and Russia

Snippet: Brussels is looking past India’s ties with Moscow to secure a vital economic win, with analysts predicting a deal within months

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3335872/india-eu-trade-pact-nears-finish-line-despite-carbon-tax-dispute-russia-ties

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As I see it | How Nexperia became a casualty of the US-China trade war

Snippet: Unless the two superpowers reach a long-term solution to trade tensions, smaller companies and economies will get caught in the crossfire

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3335596/how-nexperia-became-casualty-us-china-trade-war

[2025-12-10 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka to showcase largest ever B2B country pavilion at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai - DailyNews

Snippet: The Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri Lanka is set to organize the country’s largest-ever Business-to-Business (B2B) pavilion at the prestigious Gulfood International Trade Fair 2026, scheduled to take place from January 26-30, 2026, in Dubai, UAE.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/10/business/911508/sri-lanka-to-showcase-largest-ever-b2b-country-pavilion-at-gulfood-2026-in-dubai/

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

Source: Financial Times

Title: Donald Trump decides to let Nvidia export H200 chips to China

Snippet: James Politi in Washington

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/3a1f9360-3466-43f1-92a3-0c3647a8e15a

[2025-12-09 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Supply chain guru Victor Fung warns of ‘20% tax’ as tariffs reshape global trade

Snippet: As governments revive tariffs as a policy weapon, the cost will ultimately be borne by consumers, warns Hong Kong tycoon Victor Fung

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3335788/supply-chain-guru-victor-fung-warns-20-tax-tariffs-reshape-global-trade

[2025-12-09 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Trump says US will export Nvidia H200 chips to China

Snippet: The United States will allow chip giant Nvidia to export advanced artificial intelligence chips to China, US President Donald Trump said on Monday, after reaching an agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/trump-says-us-will-export-nvidia-h200-chips-to-china/a-75070859

[2025-12-09 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: US: Supreme Court poised to back Trump over FTC case

Snippet: The United States Supreme Court on Monday appeared poised to hand President Donald Trump a significant boost in executive power after conservative justices signaled that they would uphold the dismissal of a member of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/us-supreme-court-poised-to-back-trump-over-ftc-case/a-75069359

[2025-12-09 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fighting rages across Thai-Cambodian border as US calls for calm

Snippet: Tens of thousands have fled their homes for the second time this year as Thailand and Cambodia trade heavy fire, leaving at least 10 dead

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3335687/fighting-rages-across-thai-cambodian-border-us-calls-calm

[2025-12-09 09:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘A slap in the face’: some US farmers unhappy with Trump’s US$12 billion bailout

Snippet: US soybean growers, who were hit hardest by tariff disputes, have voiced frustration that overdue funding falls well short of what they need

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3335671/slap-face-not-all-us-farmers-happy-trumps-12-billion-aid-package

[2025-12-09 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EDB launches fast-track relief to support exporters affected by adverse weather - DailyNews

Snippet: The Export Development Board (EDB) has launched a rapid relief and recovery program following the severe impact of adverse weather conditions on Sri Lanka’s export sector.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/business/910738/edb-launches-fast-track-relief-to-support-exporters-affected-by-adverse-weather/

[2025-12-09 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Discussion on 2nd nuclear plant, increased cooperation in fertilisers, transport corridors: - DailyNews

Snippet: India and Russia moved to strengthen the ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ by broadening cooperation in several sectors, including trade, nuclear energy, defence, and science and technology.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/world/910687/discussion-on-2nd-nuclear-plant-increased-cooperation-in-fertilisers-transport-corridors/

[2025-12-09 04:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Paris Louvre faces strike after major leak and robbery

Snippet: Louvre staff warn of ‘collapse’ as they protest work conditions at the world’s most visited museum

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3335663/louvre-trade-unions-call-strike-demand-renovations-better-working-conditions

[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 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: German foreign minister calls for end to ‘uncertainty’ on Chinese rare earths, chips

Snippet: Critical minerals, semiconductors and other commodities dominate talks as Johann Wadephul begins trip to China aimed at addressing trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3335643/german-foreign-minister-calls-end-uncertainty-chinese-rare-earths-chips

[2025-12-08 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China’s trade surplus hits $1 trillon in just 11 months despite plunge in shipments to US - DailyNews

Snippet: China’s exports returned to growth in November following an unexpected contraction the month before, although shipments to the United States dropped nearly 29% from a year earlier in an eighth straight month of double-digit declines.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/08/breaking-news/910343/chinas-trade-surplus-hits-1-trillon-in-just-11-months-despite-plunge-in-shipments-to-us/

[2025-12-08 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany's Wadephul pushes for fair trade in China

Snippet: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stressed the importance of fair and rule-based trade as he began his two-day visit to China on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-wadephul-pushes-for-fair-trade-in-china/a-75054509

[2025-12-08 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Macron’s trade ultimatum to China goes public: fix surplus or face tariffs

Snippet: French president says EU could copy American protectionism, warning that a lopsided flow of goods results in China ‘effectively killing their own customers’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3335620/macrons-trade-ultimatum-china-goes-private-public-fix-surplus-or-face-tariffs

[2025-12-08 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Like a market’: Chinese marriage brokers hunt for brides in Nepal

Snippet: China’s bachelor crisis meets Nepal’s poverty in a trade that blurs the lines between arranged marriage and coercion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3335584/chinese-marriage-brokers-find-new-hunting-ground-nepal

[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

[2025-12-08 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Chinese carrier holds air drills as Tokyo, Beijing trade barbs

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/china-air-drills-near-japan-december-8-2025/

[2025-12-08 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Macron’s visit to China a counterpoint to rising tensions

Snippet: Agreements signed during the trip reflect evolving trade and economic relations, with France now in the market for Chinese technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3335509/macrons-visit-china-counterpoint-rising-tensions

[2025-12-08 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Second ExpoScaleUp Pitching event held - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Union (EU), successfully concluded the Pitching Event for the second batch of SMEs under the ExpoScaleUp program. Supported under the European Union’s regional initiative & Accelerating Climate Smart and Inclusive Infrastructure in South Asia (ACSIIS)’ as part of the EU Global Gateway Strategy, this milestone event is a key component of the Sri Lanka Export Excellence Initiative (SLEEI) 2025.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/08/business/909809/second-exposcaleup-pitching-event-held/

[2025-12-07 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Myanmar: Drug production booming amid civil war

Snippet: New data on opium and methamphetamine production in Myanmar from the United Nations puts the war-torn country at the epicenter of Asia's multi-billion-dollar illicit drug trade.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/myanmar-drug-production-booming-amid-civil-war/a-75032190

[2025-12-07 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | How China can ensure Tazara rail deal in Africa is a win-win

Snippet: The Chinese-funded rail upgrade benefits Tanzania and Zambia while securing China a trade corridor and access to critical African minerals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3335368/tazara-rail-deal-could-redefine-china-africa-ties-amid-corridor-wars

[2025-12-07 19:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China promised zero tariffs for Africa. Why is South Africa missing out?

Snippet: Botswana, Lesotho and Namibia also miss out on duty-free treatment over fellow trade bloc member eSwatini’s diplomatic ties with Taiwan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3335328/china-promised-zero-tariffs-africa-so-why-south-africa-missing-out

[2025-12-07 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Afghan drug shortage looms as Taliban ban Pakistani imports

Snippet: Abdul Ghani Baradar, the deputy head of the Taliban-led regime in Kabul, recently announced a complete import ban on Pakistani medicines into Afghanistan.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/afghan-drug-shortage-looms-as-taliban-ban-pakistani-imports/a-75033714

[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 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India and Russia agree to boost trade to US$100 billion by 2030

Snippet: India’s Modi greeted Putin with a bear hug before announcing free electronic visas for Russian tourists

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3335443/india-and-russia-agree-boost-trade-us100-billion-2030

[2025-12-06 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: One-Punch Man and the human cost of Japan and South Korea’s soft power

Snippet: Behind the multibillion-dollar export boom lies a hidden crisis of low wages, 60-hour work weeks and unliveable pressure on invisible staff

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3335388/one-punch-man-backlash-exposes-cracks-japan-and-south-koreas-soft-power

[2025-12-06 09:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump recasts US allies as tools to counter China in security playbook: analysts

Snippet: Plan urges wealthier partners to boost defence roles, align export controls and shoulder more regional responsibility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3335432/trumps-security-playbook-recasts-us-allies-tools-counter-china-analysts

[2025-12-06 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Modi, Putin announce renewed trade relations

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/modi-putin-announce-renewed-trade-relations/video-75042564

[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 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Senators unveil bill to keep Trump from easing curbs on AI chip sales to China

Snippet: The SAFE CHIPS Act is a rare effort led in part by Trump’s own party to stop him from further relaxing tech export restrictions on Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3335255/senators-unveil-bill-keep-trump-easing-curbs-ai-chip-sales-china

[2025-12-05 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Macron discusses Ukraine, trade with Xi in China

Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron met China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, with talks expected to focus on Ukraine and trade as Europe seeks to recalibrate ties with the world's second-largest economy.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/macron-china-xi/a-75008451

[2025-12-05 01:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Niemieckie sklepy wymierają. Najwięcej bankructw od lat

Snippet: Od sierpnia 2024 r. do sierpnia 2025 r. w handlu detalicznym w Niemczech odnotowano 2490 upadłości – wynika z opublikowanego w czwartek (4.12.2025) badania ubezpieczyciela kredytowego Allianz Trade. Liczba bankructw była najwyższa od jesieni 2016 roku i zbliżyła się do negatywnego rekordu, jaki padł w okresie od 2015 r. do października 2016 r., kiedy odnotowano 20520 upadłości w handlu detalicznym w Niemczech.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pl/niemieckie-sklepy-wymieraj%C4%85-najwi%C4%99cej-bankructw-od-lat/a-75013381

[2025-12-05 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | The return of Red Sea shipping: 3 scenarios for Chinese trade

Snippet: Houthi rebels have signalled a halt in attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, allowing a possible end to costly detours

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3335200/return-red-sea-shipping-3-scenarios-chinese-trade

[2025-12-05 01:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese executive named as suspect in Indonesia radioactive contamination probe

Snippet: PT Peter Metal director Lin Jingzhang faces investigation after domestic scrap caused caesium-137 contamination and US export recalls

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3335242/chinese-executive-named-suspect-indonesian-caesium-137-contamination-case

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Macron eyes China deals to revive industry, trade shows tables have turned

Snippet: China once exported cheap goods to Europe – now, French leader urges its firms to transfer tech expertise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3335217/macron-urges-chinese-firms-invest-france-eu-tech-gap-widens

[2025-12-04 14:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Wong, Farrell, DFAT duck for cover on rising Israel trade, genocide risk - Michael West

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/wong-farrell-dfat-duck-for-cover-on-rising-israel-trade/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: USMCA urged to form joint mechanism to address China’s national security threats

Snippet: US, Mexico and Canada encouraged at US trade hearing to oversee ‘pragmatic and specific plan’ to strengthen economic rules against China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3335121/usmca-partners-urged-form-joint-economic-security-mechanism-address-china-challenge