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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 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 highlights tech fund for future growth as he seeks parliamentary support for record budget
President Lee Jae Myung highlighted the need for a proposed 162 trillion won ($120.5 billion) fund to be created to secure momentum for growth and ensure stable fiscal management, during his speech …
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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 05:48 |
South Korea |
PPP slams Lee's budget speech for overlooking N. Korea, economic concerns
SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Monday...
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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 …
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| Nov 1 23:57 |
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 12:01 |
Philippines |
Lacson: Majority bloc united in getting rid of ‘pork’ from 2027 budget bill
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Sunday said the majority bloc supports Senate finance committee chair Sen. JV Ejercito’s efforts to remove “unwarranted, whimsical, and corruption-prone items” from the proposed 2027 …
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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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| Nov 1 12:00 |
China |
US critical minerals push delivers a gold rush — for Washington lobbyists
Billions in government backing have produced a flurry of deals but little increase in domestic production
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| Nov 1 11:58 |
Malaysia |
Rioters loot stores in Frankfurt as Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violent
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in 34 cities to demand better education and lower living costs.
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| Nov 1 10:36 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia pushes ahead with world bank-backed regional connectivity project
Cambodia has reviewed progress and implementation challenges under a World Bank-financed project aimed at improving regional infrastructure connectivity, with government officials focusing on budget planning, procurement and financial management to ensure effective …
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| Nov 1 10:24 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia encourages villages to tap creative economy potential
Indonesia's Creative Economy Minister/Head of the Creative Economy Agency Teuku Riefky Harsya has encouraged ...
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| Nov 1 10:18 |
Thailand |
Thailand tightens checks on cash deposits over 5 million baht
Thailand has introduced stricter checks on cash deposits of 5 million baht or more at bank branches, under new Bank of Thailand rules that took effect today, November 1. The rules apply …
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| Nov 1 10:14 |
China |
China's draft financial law takes aim at cross-border risks
China's draft financial law takes aim at cross-border risks
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| Nov 1 10:12 |
Malaysia |
Oil giant Aramco takes 49% stake in Saudi AI company
Aramco will inject about US$2.6 billion in cash and assets into Humain as the AI firm seeks to expand its capabilities and meet rising demand.
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| Nov 1 09:09 |
Malaysia |
Thousands build 108 Buddhist stupas for Bhutan’s ‘mindfulness’ city
Over 40,000 volunteers took part in building all 108 structures in a single day, describing the effort as 'a physical form of prayer'.
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| Nov 1 08:18 |
Hong Kong |
HK Q3 growth set to beat forecasts: FS
Hong Kong’s economy is expected to grow faster than market forecasts in Q3, extending its positive growth streak to 15 consecutive quarters, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan. In his weekly blog …
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| Nov 1 07:47 |
Malaysia |
Bangladesh forms wage board as garment workers keep up protests
Thousands of workers continued demonstrations around Dhaka, clashing with police as they demanded higher wages amid inflation and rising household expenses.
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| Nov 1 07:18 |
Philippines |
Lacson: Majority bloc backs purging 'pork' in 2027 budget
The majority bloc is supporting efforts to remove questionable allocations from the proposed 2027 budget and ensure transparency in the budget-making process, Senator Panfilo Lacson said Sunday.
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