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Headlines from the outlets of the region and the specialist cyber press, newest first, one row per story. Headlines in other languages are machine-translated into English; the mark after them gives the language, and the original is underneath. The last 30 days unless you set dates. How translation and stories work · Which outlets, by country
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Group by story · Times in UTC| Nov 7 18:01 |
Philippines |
Cebu archbishop: Budget insertions raise moral, accountability concerns
TAGBILARAN CITY — Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy on Friday (Nov. 6) warned that questionable insertions in the national budget could undermine public trust, fuel corruption and deprive poor communities of resources …
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| Nov 7 16:19 |
Philippines |
Asean Summit not venue for Pax Silica pact
US Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton clarified on Saturday the agreement on Pax Silica, a US-led diplomatic and industrial initiative to secure semiconductor supply chains and advance ethical AI infrastructure among …
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| Nov 7 16:18 |
Philippines |
TMT’s business reporter Arceo wins 2 EJAP awards
THE Manila Times business reporter Niña Myka Arceo won two awards on Friday at the 35th Economic Journalists’ Association of the Philippines (EJAP)-Ayala Business Journalism Awards at Fairmont Makati.Arceo won Banking Reporter …
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| Nov 7 16:13 |
Philippines |
Groups urge stronger economic ties with China
TWENTY business, labor, industry and civil society organizations have urged the Philippines to pursue stronger economic engagement with China, warning that the country could miss out on trade and investment opportunities as …
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| Nov 7 14:57 |
Thailand |
From Gaza to Singapore, Amnesty chief warns of threats to human rights worldwide
This is the last of a three-part special interview with Amnesty International Secretary-General Agnes Callamard. She discusses Israel, Palestine, death penalties in Singapore and in the region, artificial intelligence, and the recent …
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| Nov 7 13:58 |
China |
Chinese vice president meets Georgian president
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili in Tbilisi on Friday.
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| Nov 7 13:57 |
China |
Chinese vice president meets Georgian prime minister on bilateral ties
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on bilateral relations in Tbilisi on Friday.
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| Nov 7 13:00 |
China |
Hawaii in the Crosshairs of U.S.-China Strategic Competition w/ Kyle Kajihiro
The post Hawaii in the Crosshairs of U.S.-China Strategic Competition w/ Kyle Kajihiro appeared first on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.
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| Nov 7 12:39 |
China |
CIIE 2026: Major names in semiconductor industry deepen links
CIIE 2026: Major names in semiconductor industry deepen links
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| Nov 7 12:07 |
Malaysia |
Zahid says Malaysia stands ready to help Lebanon rebuild after conflict
ISTANBUL, Nov 7 — Malaysia is ready to help Lebanon rebuild following the conflict that has affected the country,...
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| Nov 7 11:50 |
Malaysia |
Penang sets aside RM4.5m to grow startups, AI adoption and digital economy
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 7 — The Penang government has allocated RM4.5 million in its 2027 budget to support technology st...
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| Nov 7 10:43 |
Philippines |
Watchdog, House speaker agree to work on budget transparency
The People"s Budget Coalition (PBC) commended House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III who expressed commitment to greater transparency in the national budget process, signifying a constructive collaboration between the House of Representatives …
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| Nov 7 10:30 |
South Korea |
Lee hails Korea’s first persimmon export to China in 17 years
President Lee Jae Myung pledged to actively back the opening of new export markets to boost the agricultural industry, following South Korea’ first persimmon shipment to China after 17 years of negotiations. …
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| Nov 7 10:23 |
Thailand |
Google invests $15 billion into Malaysia as Southeast Asia’s data centre infrastructure ramps up
KUALA LUMPUR — 4 November 2026, Google announced plans to invest US$15 billion in Malaysia over the next two years, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo both …
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| Nov 7 10:09 |
Malaysia |
World Bank approves US$300mil to improve Bangladesh’s primary education
The fund will help Bangladesh improve its pre-primary and primary education systems, which serve more than 20 million children.
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| Nov 7 10:00 |
Thailand |
Thailand inflation hits 45-month high of 3.90% on fuel and floods
Fuel prices up 29.18% and flood-hit food costs took headline inflation above the Bank of Thailand's 1% to 3% target band in October, while consumer confidence fell. The story Thailand inflation hits …
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| Nov 7 09:59 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia intensifies investment to expand quality employment
The Indonesian government is promoting investment and downstream processing as part of its economic transformation ...
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| Nov 7 08:45 |
Vietnam |
NA resolution on 2027 socio-economic development plan adopted
The National Assembly sets a target for per capita GDP of around US$6,100 and average consumer price index (CPI) growth of around 4.5 per cent in 2027. Industry and construction are targeted …
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| Nov 7 07:48 |
Malaysia |
GrabCar’s auto-accept booking system breaches gig workers’ rights, tribunal rules
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 7 — The Gig Workers Tribunal (TPG) has ruled on three disputes involving e-hailing drivers and Grab...
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| Nov 7 07:38 |
Malaysia |
Top US, Chinese officials raise trade ‘concerns’ as Apec approaches
The US officials discussed the countries' economic and trade commitments over the past year during a call with China's vice premier He Lifeng.
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| Nov 7 07:25 |
Hong Kong |
John Lee calls on youth to be curious and courageous
Chief Executive John Lee on Saturday urged young people to be curious and courageous as Hong Kong hosts the third Youth Development Summit. In a video speech for the summit, themed "Pioneering …
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| Nov 7 07:18 |
Malaysia |
New Zealand counts the votes in knife-edge poll
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is hoping his right-wing coalition can cling to power with promises of no new taxes after three fractious years in office.
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| Nov 7 07:17 |
Malaysia |
ECRL Phase 1 completed, on track for Dec 12 launch
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) has reached a major milestone with the completion and handov...
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| Nov 7 06:00 |
China |
Financial leaders tiptoe around Beijing’s asset scrutiny, hail Hong Kong’s wealth boom
Global financial leaders who gathered in Hong Kong this week largely sidestepped Beijing’s offshore trust tax crackdown, a lingering near-term hurdle for the city’s otherwise expanding wealth management industry. Beijing’s move earlier …
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| Nov 7 05:19 |
Philippines |
Alliance Global bridges sustainability to people, planet, prosperity
In 2025, the company strengthened its sustainability efforts to meet stakeholder and business needs, as well as contributing to the long-term benefits of the society. Its framework — coined “SustainAgility” — provides …
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| Nov 7 05:18 |
Malaysia |
Anwar: Subsidy rationalisation must not come at the expense of the poor
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The implementation of subsidy rationalisation must not under any circumstances compromise th...
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| Nov 7 05:08 |
Hong Kong |
US enterprises 'surprise' in latest HK strategic batch
The United States is the largest source of overseas firms in Hong Kong’s latest batch of companies welcomed by the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (Oases). Last month, Oases welcomed 18 enterprise …
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| Nov 7 04:36 |
Malaysia |
Budget 2027: RM1,000 aid to help school bus drivers weather holiday income slump
JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 7 — The special financial assistance of RM1,000 for school bus drivers, announced in the Budget 2...
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| Nov 7 04:32 |
Malaysia |
China’s giant pandas make public debut at US zoo
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang delighted visitors to Zoo Atlanta, where they will stay for the next 10 years.
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| Nov 7 03:17 |
Cambodia |
37 investment projects worth $246 million registered in October
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and Provincial Investment Sub-Committees (PISCs) registered 37 investment projects worth approximately $246 million in October 2026, which are expected to create around 19,000 jobs …
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| Nov 7 02:45 |
Malaysia |
Palestinian PM’s adviser calls for deeper Malaysia cooperation in development, diplomacy
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — Palestine hopes to deepen cooperation with Malaysia through concrete projects and programmes...
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| Nov 7 02:44 |
Microsoft Threat Intelligence
International cyber press |
ARTEX abuse expands as cybercriminals target financial sector
In October 2026, the financially motivated threat actor Storm-3358 began targeting organizations in the financial sector using the agentic AI offensive framework ARTEX. The post ARTEX abuse expands as cybercriminals target financial …
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| Nov 7 02:27 |
Malaysia |
Fahmi: Malaysia eyes shift in internet coverage measurements to include key economic areas
DOHA, Nov 7 — Malaysia intends to propose at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) level that internet c...
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| Nov 7 02:00 |
China |
Myanmar’s will to fight money laundering questioned as tougher curbs loom
Myanmar’s military-backed government may find its reluctance to address the international community’s concerns a greater obstacle to economic recovery than the threat of tougher international financial restrictions, according to analysts. The Financial …
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| Nov 7 01:37 |
Malaysia |
Hassan Karim urges Melaka voters to judge Pakatan on federal government track record
MELAKA, Nov 7 — Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) track record as a key component of the federal government should serv...
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| Nov 7 01:24 |
Malaysia |
Singapore-based Bitdeer eyes further investment in Malaysia’s AI infrastructure, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — Singapore-headquartered Bitdeer Technologies Group (Bitdeer) has expressed its intention to...
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| Nov 7 01:14 |
Malaysia |
DPM Zahid: Malaysia eyes stronger defence ties with Turkiye, with focus on technology transfer
ISTANBUL, Nov 7 — Malaysia views its defence cooperation with Turkiye as a strategic avenue to strengthen its tech...
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| Nov 6 23:23 |
Malaysia |
Paraguay’s Pena impeached over banking crisis
Santiago Pena had offered his resignation, but lawmakers pressed ahead with impeachment proceedings to strip him of the immunity granted to former presidents.
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| Nov 6 23:21 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia showcases potential products at China import expo to expand market access
Cambodia is showcasing its agricultural products, processed foods, handicrafts and other locally made goods at the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, as the country seeks to strengthen trade ties …
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| Nov 6 22:53 |
China |
US warns China it must ‘immediately’ meet terms of Busan trade deal
Washington says Beijing is not fulfilling commitments to increase supply of rare earths and other critical products
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