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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
1041–1080 of 1712 articles
Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 26 16:23 |
Philippines |
Dizon, Lopez trade places in reshuffle
SECRETARIES Vince Dizon and Giovanni Lopez will swap roles in the latest Cabinet reshuffle announced by the Palace Monday, with Dizon returning to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Lopez taking over …
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| Oct 26 16:22 |
Philippines |
OMB to go after those ‘who game the budget
OMBUDSMAN Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday vowed to go after officials who manipulated the national budget following the Supreme Court’s ruling declaring portions of the 2024 to 2026 national budgets unconstitutional.Asked whether …
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| Oct 26 16:16 |
Philippines |
Larger public role eyed in budget process
SEN. JV Ejercito on Monday filed two bills seeking to give civil society organizations (CSOs) a formal role in shaping government spending, including participation in congressional budget hearings and consultations to ensure …
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| Oct 26 14:31 |
Malaysia |
Merz heads to Asia as Germany seeks to diversify trade ties
Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Singapore, Japan and South Korea, while President Frank-Walter Steinmeier travels to China.
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| Oct 26 13:38 |
China |
Steinmeier's China visit to deepen bilateral ties on shared interests
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's visit to China highlights the importance of dialogue, mutual trust and shared economic interests in advancing bilateral ties. Stronger China-Germany engagement can also help manage differences and bring …
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| Oct 26 13:24 |
South Korea |
Why is North Korea opening bulgogi restaurants when meat is so scarce?
North Korea has opened a string of state-run bulgogi restaurants across the country since September 2026. The glossy venues offer a striking display of abundance from a country still known for chronic …
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| Oct 26 13:05 |
China |
Canadian scholar: China-proposed GGI offers multipolar order of peace
The China-proposed Global Governance Initiative (GGI), launched one year ago at a time of "great chaos" in the world, reinforces China's resolve to act as a force of peace and invites all …
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| Oct 26 12:25 |
Malaysia |
Abang Johari confirms AI data centre plan in Sarawak under US$50b investment
KUCHING, Oct 26 — The US$50 billion investment announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently...
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| Oct 26 12:13 |
Malaysia |
Live pig imports from Sarawak to Selangor subject to strict controls since July 2025, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — The import of live pigs from Sarawak to Selangor since July 2025 has been carried out with...
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| Oct 26 12:02 |
Philippines |
Ejercito files ‘Bantay Budget’ bill to give CSOs say in budget prep
MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking the participation of civil society organizations (CSOs) in the preparation of the national budget was filed at the Senate on Monday. Senate finance committee chairperson, Sen. …
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| Oct 26 12:02 |
Philippines |
Senate told: Over P1 trillion in proposed 2027 budget is ‘pork’
MANILA, Philippines — Over P1 trillion of the allocations for the 2027 national budget are red flags or suspected “pork,” the People’s Budget Coalition (PBC) told the Senate on Monday. The PBC …
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| Oct 26 12:00 |
China |
Globalized Populism w/ Pitman Potter
The post Globalized Populism w/ Pitman Potter appeared first on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.
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| Oct 26 11:30 |
Malaysia |
Oxford economist warns of risks in going big on data centres, critical minerals
Amir Lebdioui says governments could be building obsolete infrastructure 10 years down the road.
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| Oct 26 11:29 |
Vietnam |
Ho Chi Minh City aims to attract 19 billion USD in FDI this year VITP.HCM đặt mục tiêu thu hút 19 tỉ USD FDI trong năm nay
Chiều 26.10, trong khuôn khổ Diễn đàn Kinh tế mùa thu 2026 đã diễn ra Chương trình CEO 500 với chủ đề "Sự hội tụ của FDI, công nghệ và dòng chảy …
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| Oct 26 11:23 |
Malaysia |
Buses out, shoppers in, London’s Oxford Street goes traffic-free
An almost 1-km (0.6-mile) section of Oxford Street between the Selfridges and IKEA stores is now closed to buses, cars, taxis, cycles, scooters and pedicabs.
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| Oct 26 11:05 |
Malaysia |
Social media user given 4 days to apologise to fashion entrepreneur
High Court orders J Vikneshvra Rau to publish apology in two newspapers after he explains difficulties in complying with an earlier order.
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| Oct 26 10:34 |
Malaysia |
Stocks, bonds cautious ahead of ‘formidable’ week for risk
The oil price was down around 2% to US$114.6 after reports that Qatari mediators were in Tehran on Sunday as part of an effort to de-escalate tensions in coordination with the US.
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| Oct 26 10:32 |
Malaysia |
UK to outline path to Nato spending targets in budget, says PM
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the finance ministry will outline a plan to fully fund existing defence commitments and a pathway to meeting Nato’s 2035 spending target.
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| Oct 26 10:00 |
Hong Kong |
Lawmaker questions whether proposed HK$100,000 fines for private hospitals will deter hidden fees
A Hong Kong lawmaker has questioned whether fines under a government proposal to increase price transparency among the city’s private healthcare providers are too low to serve as an effective deterrent. Under …
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| Oct 26 09:24 |
Malaysia |
Langkawi’s duty-free overhaul: RM300,000 vehicle price cap and RM10,000 spending limit
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — The duty-free status of Langkawi is not intended to allow wealthy individuals to keep luxur...
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| Oct 26 08:50 |
Malaysia |
Canada-EU summit seeks deeper alliance as US ties fray
Leaders meeting in Montreal aim to deepen cooperation in defence, artificial intelligence and critical minerals as Canada and the EU navigate strained relations with the US.
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| Oct 26 08:41 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar regime accused of multimillion-dollar trade fraud to smuggle banned jet fuel
Activist whistleblower group Justice for Myanmar on Monday accused the regime in Naypyidaw of bypassing international sanctions and “misdescribing and misclassifying” jet fuel as high-speed diesel to conceal the import of U.S.-sanctioned …
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| Oct 26 08:39 |
China |
AI chip surge lifts South Korea to record surplus, behind only China
South Korea earned US$116.63 billion more from the world than it spent in the second quarter of this year – exceeding the combined current account surpluses of Germany and Japan for the …
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| Oct 26 08:00 |
China |
Could new US investment curbs complicate China’s biotech licensing surge?
Chinese biotech firms face fresh headwinds in their global expansion as Washington’s proposed outbound investment restrictions threaten to disrupt deal structures, even though drug licensing agreements remain untouched for now, analysts say. …
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| Oct 26 07:53 |
Malaysia |
Japanese companies offer compensation as cyberattacks hit economy
GMO Internet Group will compensate customers for cyberattack losses and give all customers ¥5,000, while Park24 will pay customers ¥3,000 each following a personal data breach.
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| Oct 26 06:28 |
Malaysia |
Lynas waste disposal facility reaches 77pc completion as 2031 deadline looms
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — The permanent disposal facility (PDF) for radioactive waste generated by Lynas...
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| Oct 26 06:28 |
China |
Hong Kong positioned as green gateway for belt and road firms: John Lee
Hong Kong is well-positioned to help companies deploy green services and technologies across belt and road countries, the city’s leader and a mainland Chinese official have said, with authorities noting that at …
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| Oct 26 06:25 |
Malaysia |
Loke says RM1,000 driver aid not a Melaka poll sweetener, rollout continues nationwide
MELAKA, Oct 26 — Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook has denied that the RM1,000 special financial assistance given...
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| Oct 26 06:02 |
South Korea |
Budget ministry to start early review of 2028 spending cuts
Korea's budget ministry said Monday it will begin reviewing spending restructuring measures in November for inclusion in the 2028 budget proposal, as part of efforts to develop detailed plans to improve spending …
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| Oct 26 06:02 |
South Korea |
Korean diaspora network targets export growth for regional businesses
A global network of Korean diaspora business leaders will connect 160 regional companies with overseas buyers this week in an effort to open new export markets for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). …
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| Oct 26 05:40 |
Laos |
AEON Bank Debuts ‘Financial Purr-Sona’, A New AI-Powered Interactive Feature of Neko Sensei
A new interactive feature in the AEON Bank app offers dynamic financial persona, Neko Sensei’s Ringgit savvy coaching and exclusive rewards through Neko Missions KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – …
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| Oct 26 05:38 |
South Korea |
Korea Investment Management enters Hong Kong ETF market with chip fund
Korea Investment Management's first exchange-traded fund developed in collaboration with China Universal Asset Management's Hong Kong unit has recently been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the asset manager announced Monday. …
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| Oct 26 05:21 |
Philippines |
Lacson warns vs money-laced lobbying in 2027 budget process
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Monday warned against money-laced lobbying in the 2027 budget process, saying government agencies must justify their funding requests rather than resort to questionable offers as …
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| Oct 26 05:05 |
Hong Kong |
Full MPF portability 'can help drive down fees'
Lawmakers hailed on Monday an upcoming arrangement that allows employees to transfer not only their own mandatory provident fund contributions but also their employer’s to a scheme of their choice once every …
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| Oct 26 04:45 |
China |
US visits to China decline, Turkish rare earth deposit: 5 weekend reads you missed
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please …
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| Oct 26 04:38 |
Thailand |
Thailand video news | Heavy rain threatens Phuket, Koh Samui and 12 other southern provinces, Thailand explains when airport staff can open checked luggage
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you the latest stories from across the country. Heavy rain threatens Phuket, Koh Samui and other southern provinces, while customs officers at Suvarnabhumi Airport …
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| Oct 26 03:20 |
Hong Kong |
HK can assist green push within the Belt and Road: CE
Chief Executive John Lee on Monday said Hong Kong could help enhance connections among Belt and Road economies and combine their strengths to advance the development of green technologies and sustainable businesses. …
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| Oct 26 03:04 |
Timor-Leste |
When Medicines Run Out, Patient Safety Is At Stake
Ermelinda Marques Master’s Student in Health Law, Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada Medicines are not merely good stored in the warehouses of hospital or health centres. For patients, they are an …
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| Oct 26 02:25 |
Malaysia |
France’s debt woes in focus as ECB meets
French bond yields surged to their highest level since 2002 last week amid a budget standoff over plans to reduce the country's vast debt.
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| Oct 26 02:23 |
Philippines |
Gatchalian vows to remove lump-sum funds in 2027 budget
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate will eliminate lump-sum funds in the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 and ensure that unprogrammed appropriations comply with Supreme Court restrictions, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said.Gatchalian …
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