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Nov 4
15:04
CN CGTN state media
China
Wang Yi calls for new 'golden decade' of Lancang-Mekong cooperation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday called on the six Lancang-Mekong countries to build on their fruitful cooperation in the past 10 years and jointly usher in a new "golden decade."
Nov 4
14:54
CN CGTN state media
China
Chinese premier meets director general of WIPO
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Director General Daren Tang in Beijing on Wednesday.
Nov 4
14:00
HK RTHK English News state media
Hong Kong
John Lee visits Shanghai to promote SAR businesses
Chief Executive John Lee arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday afternoon after visiting Beijing, where he attended the opening ceremony of the 29th Beijing Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Symposium. In a Facebook post, …
Nov 4
12:04
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Google set to invest RM61bil in Malaysia over 2027-28
The Alphabet subsidiary is expected to contribute an annual average of RM4.48 billion to the nation’s GDP over the two years.
Nov 4
12:02
SG Mothership
Singapore
Govt empowered to restrict business dealings of errant entities in proposed THPA amendment
These proposed restrictions may include the supply or purchase of goods and services or the provision of loans and other financial support.
Nov 4
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
More productive, attractive regions outside Seoul key to sustaining growth: OECD officials
Korea needs to boost productivity in regions outside the capital area and make them more attractive places to live as it seeks to sustain economic growth and address demographic challenges, officials at …
Nov 4
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Regulator finalizes $276 mil. penalties on banks, securities firms over mis-selling of HK-tied derivatives
Seven banks and six securities firms were slapped with a combined 370 billion won ($276 million) in penalties by the financial regulator Wednesday over their mis-selling of equity-linked securities (ELS) products tracking …
Nov 4
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
PM pledges to root out price-fixing practices
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook pledged Wednesday to root out price-fixing practices, saying the government has imposed more than 1.8 trillion won ($1.3 billion) in administrative fines this year alone on companies involved …
Nov 4
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Can Filipino MSMEs keep up with growing digital economy?
MANILA, Philippines — The digital economy contributed 9.8% to the Philippine economy in 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), highlighting the growing role of digital technologies in the country’s economic …
Nov 4
11:40
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Sweden raises key interest rate, flags further hikes
The Riksbank raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2%, its first increase since September 2023.
Nov 4
11:30
CN CGTN state media
China
From shopping carts to vast market: The CIIE in everyday life
On the fourth floor of a mall on Nanjing East Road, Shanghai's busiest pedestrian shopping street, sits a small bazaar stocked with products from more than 20 countries and regions.
Nov 4
11:17
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump’s midterm rebuke gives trading partners room to resist
Political analysts and economists said the US midterm election results could prompt countries to delay investment pledges made to avoid tariffs and give China an advantage in ongoing trade talks.
Nov 4
11:15
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Govt slashes job creation target for economic corridors by 71% for 2027
Although new jobs are expected to drop from 150,100 in 2026 to 43,000 next year, realised investments are slated to rise from RM91 billion to RM94 billion.
Nov 4
10:59
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Bangladesh’s garment industry wage board agrees to raise minimum wage
The agreement follows five days of protests and clashes, with workers demanding a minimum monthly wage of ৳30,000, a 140% increase from the current ৳12,500.
Nov 4
10:54
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
CRF, Chinese Embassy discuss rice exports and supply chain development
The Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) and the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in the rice sector, with a focus on export performance, supply capacity and the development of …
Nov 4
10:47
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Luxury homes contribute little to property overhang, says developer
Paramount Property Group CEO Jeffrey Chew says demand for luxury homes remains strong among international buyers.
Nov 4
10:24
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Ringgit closes higher ahead of BNM’s OPR decision
The ringgit strengthened following Democratic gains in the US midterm elections, says an analyst.
Nov 4
10:18
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Google commits additional US$15b to Malaysia data centre expansion over two years, projects 37,000 jobs as Anwar hails investment
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Google will invest an additional US$15 billion (RM61 billion) in Malaysia over the next two...
Nov 4
09:51
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Global stocks rally, dollar dips after Democrats’ midterm sweep
Polls show Democratic voters favour tighter AI regulation, while investors expect greater scrutiny of the sector under a Democratic-controlled Congress.
Nov 4
09:30
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Koh Chang bridge could charge motorists 340 baht each way from 2035
An Expressway Authority study sets a first-year toll of 340 baht for cars, 90 baht for motorcycles and nothing for pedestrians on the planned Koh Chang bridge. The story Koh Chang bridge …
Nov 4
08:54
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Banks, brokerages face record W374.6b penalties over Hong Kong ELS
South Korea's financial regulator on Wednesday imposed a record 374.6 billion won ($280 million) in penalties on seven banks and six securities firms for misselling Hong Kong-linked investment products, sharply reducing the …
Nov 4
08:40
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Tengku Zafrul says Malaysia’s RM431.1b approved investments reflect investor confidence as country courts new partnerships
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Malaysia highlighted opportunities for cooperation in the semiconductor, artifici...
Nov 4
08:16
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Kelantan eyes industrial hub, jobs and investment around ECRL station in Pasir Puteh
KOTA BHARU, Nov 4 — The development of an East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) station in Cherang Tuli, Pasir Pu...
Nov 4
08:11
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Lacson: Public anger, vigilance can foil 'pork' insertions
MANILA, Philippines — Public indignation coupled with sustained vigilance could help thwart attempts by unscrupulous lawmakers to insert questionable allocations into the proposed 2027 national budget, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Wednesday.Lacson …
Nov 4
08:04
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Corruption costing Kenya billions, says World Bank report
The World Bank ranked Kenya among the most corrupt lower-middle-income countries, estimating that weak governance adds US$2.8 billion, or 2% of GDP, to its annual fiscal deficit.
Nov 4
08:03
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Indonesia's import growth reflects manufacturing expansion: Minister
Trade Minister Budi Santoso said the surge in capital goods, raw materials, and auxiliary imports reflects an expansion ...
Nov 4
07:16
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Cabinet approves 18 billion baht loan for State Railway of Thailand
Thailand’s Cabinet yesterday, November 3, approved 18 billion baht in borrowing for the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to help cover operating expenses and ease the operator’s cash flow problems during the …
Nov 4
06:43
CN CGTN state media
China
Chinese vice premier stresses HK's new opportunities under 15th FYP
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has expressed full confidence that China's Hong Kong region will further consolidate and enhance its competitive advantages through its first five-year plan, drawn up in alignment with …
Nov 4
06:41
LA Laotian Times
Laos
Rare Earth Ponds Burst in Houaphanh, Villages Halt River Use Pending Inspections
Village authorities along the Nam Vaen and Nam Xam rivers have told residents to stop using river water after two rare earth mining ponds in Houaphanh burst on 1 November and released …
Nov 4
06:32
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Democrats win US Senate, ending Republican dominance by harnessing voters’ frustration with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats won control of the U.S. Senate and were getting closer to taking a House majority on Tuesday night, delivering a shockingly decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington …
Nov 4
06:26
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste urges stronger media cooperation to promote transparency and combat disinformation
DILI, 04 November 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste has called on countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to strengthen media cooperation through greater transparency, cross-border fact-checking and joint reporting to …
Nov 4
06:22
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Parties clash over 2027 budget, 'future fund' from chip tax windfall
Rival parties on Wednesday clashed over the proposed 820.9 trillion won ($613 billion) 2027 annual budget and a 162.3 trillion won fund drawn from the tax surplus from the chip industry boom. …
Nov 4
06:16
CN CGTN state media
China
CGTN poll: China’s opening-up experience earns wide recognition
On the occasion of the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), CGTN, in collaboration with Renmin University of China through the New Era International Communication Research Institute, carried out the 2026 Global …
Nov 4
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Bukidnon sugar planters reject US export quota
QUEZON, Bukidnon — Bukidnon sugar planters have strongly opposed further sugar exports after the United States granted an extra raw sugar export quota for fiscal year 2027. The pushback comes as local …
Nov 4
05:51
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Korea Investment & Securities, Neuberger eye global investment products
Korea Investment & Securities seeks to deepen its partnership with US asset manager Neuberger Berman to bring Korean investors more global investment opportunities, particularly in high-growth sectors such as aerospace, semiconductors and …
Nov 4
05:36
TL Government of Timor-Leste official
Timor-Leste
Vice-Prime Minister Discusses Economic Integration and 2029 Chairmanship Preparations with ASEAN Secretary-General
On November 2nd, 2026, at the ASEAN Secretariat headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, Francisco Kalbuadi Lay, the Vice-Prime Minister, Minister Coordinator for Economic Affairs, and Minister of Tourism and Environment, met with Kao …
Nov 4
05:33
CN South China Morning Post
China
John Lee begins Beijing, Shanghai trip to deepen mainland economic ties
Hong Kong’s leader has begun a four-day visit to Beijing and Shanghai to deepen economic ties with the mainland, calling for closer collaboration on finance and innovation and technology (I&T), and pledging …
Nov 4
05:20
CN CGTN state media
China
How Ningbo is building its esports and digital cultural economy
As city leaders from around the world gather in Ningbo for the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue, discussions on how technology is reshaping cities are bringing renewed attention to the role of emerging …
Nov 4
05:18
HK RTHK English News state media
Hong Kong
'World unis to step up collaboration over NM'
Leaders from universities around the world attending a conference in Hong Kong on Wednesday said they believe the Northern Metropolis project will foster closer collaboration among institutions. On the sidelines of the …
Nov 4
05:06
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Shinhan Bank wins government award for FDI support
Shinhan Bank has received a government commendation for its efforts to attract foreign investment to South Korea, supported by dedicated consulting services and digital banking solutions for foreign companies. The bank said …