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Oct 28
18:02
TW Taipei Times
Taiwan
China’s BRI crisis in South Asia
Oct 28
18:02
TW Taipei Times
Taiwan
Taiwan inflation could rise if energy subsidies end: Central bank
Oct 28
17:21
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia plans Germany investment mission for early 2027
Cambodia plans to step up efforts to attract German investment through a business and investment mission to Germany in early 2027, featuring an investment forum and business-matching activities to connect Cambodian investment …
Oct 28
16:21
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PH growth beyond UMIC to be tackled in Manila Times forum
The Manila Times will bring together government officials, economists and business leaders for its 128th Anniversary Business Forum, “Beyond UMIC: Locking in on Sustainable, Equitable Growth,” to examine how the country can …
Oct 28
16:13
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Deadlock over budget cuts a risk – Gatchalian
SENATE President Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday acknowledged the risk of a deadlock with the House of Representatives over the 2027 national budget, as lawmakers race against a tight, highly compressed calendar to …
Oct 28
15:52
CN The Diplomat China Power
China
Lula’s Election Win in Brazil Is a Relief for China
Lula’s victory secures the most important destination for Chinese foreign direct investment in the Western Hemisphere and ends a winning streak for Trump-supported candidates.
Oct 28
15:10
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
UK’s economy stronger than expected this year, to slow next, says govt
Finance Minister John Healey says the Middle East war is a key factor affecting the economic outlook, with gross domestic product growth expected to slow to 1.0% next year.
Oct 28
14:31
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
RON97, unsubsidised RON95 up 10 sen, diesel rises by 20 sen
These prices are effective until Nov 4.
Oct 28
13:37
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
World Bank sees commodity prices up 23% in 2026 due to Middle East war, other shocks
Oct 28
13:15
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
170,000 scam-related content removed by MCMC
Deputy communications minister Teo Nie Ching says the figure highlights the mounting scale of online fraud and the need for continuous enforcement.
Oct 28
12:48
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Nasdaq futures gain as SK Hynix lifts chips ahead of Fed decision, earnings
Investors await key earnings as the next test of the AI trade, alongside the Federal Reserve’s rate decision.
Oct 28
12:30
CN South China Morning Post
China
US midterms could trigger a debt ceiling showdown worse than 2011
Some readers, especially non-Americans, might wonder what the recurring squabbles in Washington over the debt ceiling and government shutdowns mean. That’s understandable. In virtually every country in the world, when the legislature …
Oct 28
12:29
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
PM says Budget 2027 reinforces Islam, criticises ‘hypocrite’ accusation
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Budget 2027 was formulated...
Oct 28
12:26
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
High Court dismisses ex-Axis adviser’s appeal, upholds jail term and RM800,000 fine
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The High Court here today dismissed the appeal by former Axis Incorporation Bhd board advis...
Oct 28
12:02
SG Mothership
Singapore
Indonesia urges Umrah pilgrims to avoid transiting through S'pore & M'sia to support local economy
Around 70,000 Indonesian Umrah pilgrims transit through Singapore and Malaysia, according to Indonesia's Deputy Hajj and Umrah Minister.
Oct 28
10:48
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Anwar hits out at tendency to label others ‘munafik’
This comes after PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan refused to retract parliamentary remarks containing the word, which means ‘hypocrite’.
Oct 28
10:43
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Ringgit ends higher amid confidence in Malaysia’s economic fundamentals
Optimism over AI-related investments and expectations of sustained domestic growth supported the local currency, says analyst.
Oct 28
10:21
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Govt puts 24 data centre applications on hold pending water, power checks
Investment, trade and industry minister Johari Ghani says authorities will prioritise the 117 approved projects, and ensure that new developments do not strain existing resources.
Oct 28
10:06
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Indonesians protest against graft, wildfires, economic hardship
Hundreds gather in Jakarta to demand emergency measures to tackle wildfires, as blazes have destroyed more than 1.9 million hectares in nine months.
Oct 28
10:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
Japan’s US$6 billion port plan aims to revive Bangladesh’s bruised economy
Japan’s push to expand industrial and port cooperation with Bangladesh could transform the South Asian country into a regional trade gateway, analysts say, connecting markets in Southeast Asia and the wider Indo-Pacific …
Oct 28
10:00
JP The Japan Times
Japan
Takaichi and Merz pledge to boost economic security and tech cooperation
The leaders expressed "grave concern" over economic coercion, including arbitrary export restrictions and retaliatory measures on critical minerals.
Oct 28
09:32
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Bursa closes marginally higher on late buying
Recent market corrections offer opportunities to accumulate fundamentally sound blue-chip stocks, although subdued liquidity and external uncertainties could limit the recovery, says an analyst.
Oct 28
09:17
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
KLIA customs seizes 30 servers containing AI chips with potential military use
The items, which arrived without the required authorisation, are worth nearly RM49.5 million.
Oct 28
09:08
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Govt plans national drought response as El Niño threatens extreme heat in early 2027, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) will propose the...
Oct 28
09:02
HK RTHK English News state media
Hong Kong
HK's exports surge nearly 65pc in September
Hong Kong’s exports and imports both rose for September, according to data released by the Census and Statistics Department on Wednesday, with the increase in exports marking the fastest monthly year-on-year growth …
Oct 28
08:41
CN CGTN state media
China
COP17 nears conclusion as negotiators make progress but face hurdles
COP17 nears conclusion as negotiators make progress but face hurdles
Oct 28
08:22
CN CGTN state media
China
President of Swiss Confederation to pay working visit to China
President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin will pay a working visit to China from October 30 to November 1, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Oct 28
08:17
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Who’s behind the haze? No conclusive evidence linking Malaysian firms to Indonesia fires, says Arthur Kurup
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — There is no conclusive evidence that Malaysian-linked plantation companies were responsible...
Oct 28
08:01
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
KLIA Customs seizes RM49.5m in AI chips with potential military uses, fifth case in RM100m syndicate probe
SEPANG, Oct 28 — The Customs Department at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) foiled an attempt to transit...
Oct 28
07:36
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
FRETILIN welcomes the purchase of Woodside’s stake in Greater Sunrise Project
DÍLI, 28 October 2026 (TATOLI) – The Revolutionary Front for an Independent Timor-Leste (FRETILIN) welcomes the announcement that the Australian Woodside Energy and Timor-Leste’s Timor GAP have struck an agreement to sell …
Oct 28
07:21
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Terengganu MB pledges tighter oversight after 20 state firms record RM24m losses
KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 28 — The Terengganu state government is conducting regular monitoring and improving manageme...
Oct 28
07:17
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Europe: Freedom Requires Authority-Migration, Integration and Democratic Defence-A Perspective from Timor-Leste
By: Dionísio Babo Soares* Every political order rests upon a balance between legitimacy and power. Legitimacy without power becomes mere exhortation; power without legitimacy becomes coercion. Enduring societies maintain both in a …
Oct 28
06:39
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Malaysia calls for stronger global gas cooperation amid supply risks and price volatility
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Malaysia has called for stronger international cooperation to ensure stable global gas mark...
Oct 28
06:39
CN South China Morning Post
China
Hongkong Post reports record HK$905 million deficit in ninth year of losses
Hong Kong’s government-owned postal service reported a record operating deficit of HK$905 million (US$115 million) in 2025-26, its ninth straight annual loss. In its annual report published on Wednesday, Hongkong Post said …
Oct 28
06:37
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
JYP takeover plan raises funding doubts, draws FSS scrutiny
A Japanese investment group's surprise plan to acquire up to half of JYP Entertainment has raised doubts over its financial capacity and credibility, prompting South Korea's financial watchdog to scrutinize the announcement …
Oct 28
06:17
CN CGTN state media
China
China urges US to immediately end blockade and pressure on Cuba
China's permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong on Tuesday urged the United States to immediately end its blockade and pressure on Cuba.
Oct 28
06:06
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Malaysia faces billions in 1MDB losses even if further recovery efforts succeed, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Malaysia will still face billions of ringgit in losses from the 1Malaysia Development Berha...
Oct 28
06:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Presidential office to hold emergency meeting over financial-sector hacking attacks
The presidential office was set to hold an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss responses after hacking attacks on multiple financial firms led to customer data breaches. Song Ki-ho, vice chief of Cheong …
Oct 28
05:23
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste moves to make electronic payments mandatory for economic operators
DILI, 28 October 2026 (TATOLI) – The Government has approved a draft law requiring economic operators to offer electronic payment options and accept digital transactions, aiming to improve payment security, transparency and …
Oct 28
05:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
EU plans high-level China currency talks as fears of new trade shock mount
After convincing China to accept a cap on its hybrid car exports, a stream of top-level European finance and banking officials will descend on the Chinese capital in the coming months on …