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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
681–720 of 1638 stories (1725 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Nov 2 10:34 |
Malaysia |
Ringgit ends lower amid positive US economic data outlook
US nonfarm payrolls are expected to rise to 65,000 in October from 29,000 in the previous month, says analyst.
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| Nov 2 10:33 |
China |
Chinese technology powers Kenya's packaging industry
In Kenya's lakeside city of Kisumu, Chinese-made machinery is helping local manufacturers improve efficiency, expand production and meet growing demand for packaging materials.
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| Nov 2 10:04 |
Malaysia |
European stocks flat, oil drops as midterm caution prevails
Markets face a crucial week as investors assess the latest Federal Reserve and European Central Bank policy decisions, corporate earnings and Tuesday’s US midterm elections.
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| Nov 2 09:47 |
Malaysia |
Bursa’s benchmark index closes higher
The FBM KLCI is expected to trade between 1,600 and 1,630 this week with a slight upward bias, although a sustained rise above 1,620–1,630 would require stronger buying interest, says an analyst.
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| Nov 2 09:35 |
Malaysia |
Laos’s wind farm powers Vietnam’s growth as region diversifies energy sources
Laos's 600MW Monsoon Wind Power Project, an approximately US$950-million development, is Asia's first cross-border wind project and Southeast Asia's largest wind farm.
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| Nov 2 09:00 |
Malaysia |
China’s slow buying of US farm goods tests US$17bil trade pledge
China’s slow purchases have raised doubts about a rise in imports this year, frustrating US farmers facing high fuel costs and giving Democrats an opportunity to win rural voters ahead of Tuesday’s …
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| Nov 2 08:33 |
Malaysia |
Ex-Shell CEO van Beurden to chair Castrol as Stonepeak closes deal with BP
Stonepeak completes its acquisition of a 65% stake in Castrol from BP, while BP retains the remaining 35% interest in a new joint venture with Stonepeak.
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| Nov 2 08:24 |
China |
Xi, Peru leader exchange congratulations over 55th anniversary of ties
Xi, Peru leader exchange congratulations over 55th anniversary of ties
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| Nov 2 08:24 |
Malaysia |
Xi warns against great power rivalry in Middle East
China has traditionally played a low-key diplomatic role in the Middle East, but has stepped up efforts to try to help end tensions amid the US-Israeli war on Iran..
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| Nov 2 08:07 |
Thailand |
Thai motorists may get cash to scrap ageing vehicles
Thailand’s Excise Department is seeking 6 billion baht for a pickup trade-in scheme offering 40,000 baht to eligible motorists who scrap older vehicles, aiming to reduce PM2.5 pollution and revive the struggling …
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| Nov 2 08:05 |
Hong Kong |
30pc of financial firms now employ agentic AI: survey
The Securities and Futures Commission has released its first-ever AI readiness survey, showing that most large financial firms in Hong Kong already use artificial intelligence across their operations, with adoption expected to …
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| Nov 2 06:42 |
China |
China’s soaring chemical exports threaten new trade war front
Output has almost doubled in some key ingredients in five years, putting pressure on foreign rivals
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| Nov 2 06:25 |
Thailand |
Thailand and Bhutan sign agreements on health, farming and energy
Thailand and Bhutan signed three cooperation agreements covering public health, agricultural finance and clean energy during Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s official visit to Bhutan from October 30 to November 1. The visit …
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| Nov 2 06:17 |
South Korea |
Finance minister discusses economic ties, cooperation with US ambassador
Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il met with US Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel on Monday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, the finance ministry said. During the meeting held at …
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| Nov 2 06:05 |
Malaysia |
Lim Guan Eng urges Penang govt to freeze tax hikes, scrutinise major projects
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 2 — DAP’s Air Putih assemblyman Lim Guan Eng has urged the Penang government to defer incre...
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| Nov 2 06:00 |
South Korea |
S. Korea, IMF to hold annual consultation on economy, financial policy
SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will hold an annual consultation session w...
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| Nov 2 05:57 |
South Korea |
Lee's approval rating rises on summit achievements, economic policies: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating came to 36.9 percent last week, a poll showed Monday, rising slightly from a week earlier on the back of diplomatic achievements and economic policies but …
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| Nov 2 04:34 |
South Korea |
Lee bets on record 2027 budget for ‘growth for all’ — to fuel growth, close wealth gap
President Lee Jae Myung on Monday laid out a record budget to spur economic growth and narrow inequality under his “growth for all” agenda, while projecting a 20-year low in the managed …
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| Nov 2 04:19 |
Singapore |
South Korea’s president vows to make bold AI investment in record budget push
South Korea’s economy has been heavily boosted by demand for advanced chips used in AI, lifting exports and the earnings of memory chip makers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
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| Nov 2 04:10 |
China |
Xi stresses China-Oman partnership in energy, investment, innovation
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China is ready to deepen the synergy of development strategies with Oman and be a stable and reliable partner in the energy sector, a …
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| Nov 2 03:57 |
Malaysia |
Study on F1 comeback to be presented to Cabinet this month
Sepang International Circuit CEO says a potential slot for Malaysia to host the race will only be available from 2029.
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| Nov 2 03:11 |
Hong Kong |
John Lee says HK offers businesses long-term certainty
Chief Executive John Lee said Hong Kong offers businesses the "certainty" they need to innovate, invest and flourish over the long term, even as global uncertainty persists. That assurance came in opening …
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| Nov 2 02:31 |
Philippines |
Bicam talks on 2027 budget to be opened to CSOs -- JV Ejercito
Senate finance committee chairperson JV Ejercito has committed to inviting civil society organizations (CSOs) to observe the bicameral conference committee deliberations on the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for fiscal year 2027.
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| Nov 2 02:25 |
Malaysia |
South Korea to double spending on AI and chips in 2027
The country is a tech powerhouse home to Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, two of the world's three biggest makers of memory chips.
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| Nov 2 02:02 |
South Korea |
DHL CEO sees Korea as winner in global supply chain shake-up
South Korea is emerging as a potential winner in the global supply chain shake-up, as demand for AI chips and efforts to reduce dependence on China reshape trade, according to DHL Group …
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| Nov 2 01:58 |
Malaysia |
Asian shares bend under AI stress
The stakes are high for earnings this week with Apple, AMD and Palantir set to report amid concerns about negative cash flow in the tech sector.
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| Nov 2 01:48 |
South Korea |
Lee vows bold investment in AI, future growth engines for 'growth for all'
President Lee Jae Myung on Monday pledged bold investment in artificial intelligence and other future growth engine industries to boost South Korea's economic growth potential and ensure what he called "growth for …
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| Nov 2 01:41 |
Philippines |
Lacson: Senate majority to strip 2027 budget of ‘pork'
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate majority bloc is united in stripping the proposed P7.2 trillion 2027 national budget of questionable and corruption-prone allocations, including projects inserted by lawmakers without proper vetting, Sen. …
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| Nov 2 00:03 |
South Korea |
Lee to address National Assembly on next year's gov't budget
President Lee Jae Myung was set to address the National Assembly on Monday, a rare event where he is widely expected to call for bipartisan support for the passage of the 2027 …
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
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| Nov 1 23:30 |
Malaysia |
RM7.2mil donation to give at-risk youths a second chance
Amalan Setar managing director R Rajendran hopes the contribution to MySkills Foundation will help disadvantaged youths build better futures.
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| Nov 1 22:16 |
Philippines |
Govt urged to extend soft loans to MSMEs, farmers
SENATE President Sherwin Gatchalian called on the government to make available urgent financing assistance, including soft loans, to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the agriculture sector as the economy faces …
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| Nov 1 22:14 |
Philippines |
BOC holds first Export Summit for Filipino businesses
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) said that Filipino products boast world-class quality but still struggle to break into foreign markets.Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the BOC is stepping up efforts to help …
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| Nov 1 22:11 |
Malaysia |
Canada’s Carney hails ‘good conversation’ on trade with Trump
High-level trade talks between the US and Canada broke down in August, prompting a series of tariffs from both sides.
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| Nov 1 19:35 |
China |
Evolving China-Germany ties: A new engine for China-EU cooperation
Evolving China-Germany ties: A new engine for China-EU cooperation
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| Nov 1 16:20 |
Philippines |
‘No sacred cows in budget review’
NO LAWMAKER will be spared scrutiny in the Senate's review of the proposed 2027 national budget, as senators correct questionable allocations and budget insertions, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said.Lacson said he and fellow …
Same story: 1 more article
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| Nov 1 13:52 |
China |
Chinese, German auto companies boost cooperation amid industry shift
Chinese and German auto companies on Friday explored ways to boost cooperation amid profound global transformation and fierce industry competition.
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| Nov 1 13:49 |
China |
How China fights corruption and prevents the abuse of power
How China fights corruption and prevents the abuse of power
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| Nov 1 13:30 |
China |
Bhutan builds 108 stupas for mindfulness city in tourism push
Tens of thousands of volunteers helped raise 108 Buddhist stupas in Bhutan on Sunday, marking the Himalayan kingdom’s ambitious plans for a “mindfulness” city aimed at driving economic growth. The 15-metre tall …
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
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| Nov 1 13:10 |
China |
How Chinese private enterprises thrive in high-quality development
How Chinese private enterprises thrive in high-quality development
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| Nov 1 12:00 |
China |
The US-China trade war seems to have subsided – but the sense of calm is misleading
A truce has cooled the trade conflict, but neither country has done anything to limit the outbreak of new hostilitiesDonald Trump’s trade wars have largely fallen off the headlines. Fears of new …
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