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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| Oct 26 02:15 |
Malaysia |
Currency markets subdued ahead of pivotal central bank week
A pullback in oil prices and Treasury yields weighed on the dollar as major currencies traded in tight ranges.
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| Oct 25 23:55 |
South Korea |
Korean won's nominal effective rate rises to 2-yr high
The Korean won's nominal effective exchange rate rose to its highest level in about two years, data showed Monday. According to the Bank for International Settlements, the won's nominal effective exchange rate …
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| Oct 25 23:45 |
Hong Kong |
Cost barriers leave Hong Kong’s low-income elderly shut out of advance medical directives despite landmark law
Seventy-eight-year-old Fung Ho-chu has been hoping to put her wishes on end-of-life treatment into writing ever since she learned that a new law on advance medical directives (AMD) came into effect in …
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| Oct 25 23:00 |
Malaysia |
No more Superpowers
The failure to achieve victory in their respective wars of choice demonstrates that the US and Russia no longer qualify as 'superpowers'.
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| Oct 25 22:59 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia trains small businesses on digital financial reporting standards
Cambodia is expanding training for small and medium-sized enterprises to build financial management and accounting skills, aiming to enhance corporate transparency and market competitiveness. The post Cambodia trains small businesses on digital …
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| Oct 25 22:46 |
Myanmar |
Thailand welcomes US-Myanmar engagement; UK facing backlash over diplomatic outreach to regime
Thailand welcomes US-Myanmar engagement Thailand welcomes U.S. engagement with Burma and expects discussions at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Manila next month on how to proceed with the …
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| Oct 25 21:34 |
Malaysia |
US says helped Gulf nations export 1.5bil barrels of oil through Hormuz
The US military says over 3,000 commercial vessels have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz with support from its forces over the last six months.
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| Oct 25 21:19 |
Singapore |
After 11 years, Asia Pulp & Paper has been named again over links to haze fires. What is it & what's the S'pore connection?
It was the one company recently identified with a direct link to Indonesian companies involved in the fires.
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| Oct 25 17:36 |
Cambodia |
Japan and Cambodia forge strategic economic co-creation partnership
Japan and Cambodia should advance their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership into a new era of co-creation, combining technology, economic cooperation and shared expertise to address common challenges, Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia Ishizuki Hideo …
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| Oct 25 17:23 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia projects $2.41B budget gap next year
The Royal Government has projected total state budget revenue of 35.15 trillion riels ($8.79 billion) in 2027, while planned expenditure is set at 44.77 trillion riel ($11.19 billion), implying a gap of …
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| Oct 25 17:20 |
Cambodia |
CAFE 2026 opens to foster agribusiness investment
With the opening of the second Cambodia Agriculture Forum and Expo (CAFE 2026) on Saturday, the government is actively driving agricultural export expansion, agro-processing investment and domestic supply chain integration by fostering …
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| Oct 25 17:18 |
Cambodia |
NBC, BEAC ink MoU on financial cooperation framework
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost bilateral cooperation in fintech and digital transformation, expanding Cambodia’s …
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| Oct 25 16:10 |
Philippines |
DBM vows to comply with court ruling
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Sunday said it will comply with the Supreme Court’s directives on the government’s 2026 unprogrammed appropriations (UA) as it remains committed to implementing the …
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| Oct 25 16:07 |
Philippines |
Govt eyes high-value investments – Recto
THE electronics and semiconductor industry is driving merchandise exports up to historic levels as the Philippines becomes an “investment choice” for the global technology supply chain, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said.The industry …
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| Oct 25 16:05 |
Philippines |
Keep budget bicam cameras rolling – Lacson
SEN. Panfilo Lacson wants budget proceedings streamed to the public even when deliberations are suspended, warning that session breaks could open the door to backroom bargaining and questionable budget insertions.Lacson urged lawmakers …
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| Oct 25 15:01 |
Singapore |
S'pore electricity prices would not be affected much in short term: Tan See Leng on Indonesia gas export cut
"If anything at all, we should be looking at the world prices," the minister said.
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| Oct 25 14:25 |
China |
Global Governance Forum calls for stronger multilateral cooperation
Global Governance Forum calls for stronger multilateral cooperation
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| Oct 25 13:56 |
Malaysia |
Israel’s central bank issues rare rebuke of Netanyahu’s sanctions comments
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested that the country use cryptocurrency to help establish an 'alternative economy' to withstand possible sanctions.
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| Oct 25 12:59 |
Malaysia |
Mislabelled palm oil blends could hurt Malaysia’s reputation abroad, Maritime experts say
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — Palm oil blended in Malaysia must carry accurate declarations of origin, as any inacc...
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| Oct 25 12:51 |
Singapore |
PM Wong on Indonesia gas export cuts: 'We expect all parties to honour their commitments'
He said that Singapore has been preparing for such risks.
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| Oct 25 11:57 |
South Korea |
Lee says Korea emerging as global economic leader on record current account surplus
President Lee Jae Myung said Sunday that Korea has emerged as a leading player in the global economy, citing that the country posted the world's second-largest current account surplus among major economies …
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| Oct 25 11:31 |
Malaysia |
Far-right leader Le Pen kicks off bid for French presidency amid nationwide protests
More than 400,000 people took to the streets across France to protest the rising cost of living, with masked youths breaking away to provoke police.
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| Oct 25 11:26 |
Philippines |
SC ruling on unprogrammed funds to affect 2027 budget — Escudero
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court’s ruling on unprogrammed appropriations could force Congress to rethink how it funds government programs in 2027, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero said Sunday, warning that lawmakers can …
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| Oct 25 10:45 |
South Korea |
Lee says S. Korea emerging as global economic leader on record current account surplus
President Lee Jae Myung said Sunday that South Korea has emerged as a leading player in the global economy, citing that the country posted the world's second-largest current account surplus among major …
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| Oct 25 10:16 |
South Korea |
Lee says S. Korea emerging as global economic leader on record current account surplus
SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Sunday that South Korea ...
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| Oct 25 10:07 |
Malaysia |
Johor expects 26,000 job opportunities for youth this year, says Onn Hafiz
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 25 — The Johor government expects 26,000 job opportunities to be offered to young people acro...
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| Oct 25 09:21 |
Philippines |
DBM vows to comply with SC ruling on 2026 budget's unprogrammed funds
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Sunday that it would comply with the Supreme Court"s (SC) directives on unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the 2026 national budget.
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| Oct 25 06:01 |
Philippines |
Lacson: Keep cameras rolling during budget talks suspension
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson suggested keeping livestream cameras rolling even when budget deliberations are suspended to prevent corruption from creeping into the 2027 budget measure. His proposal was specifically aimed …
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| Oct 25 06:01 |
Philippines |
Lacson: Use ‘savings’ from Senate budget cuts for El Niño preparations
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson has proposed using the savings from cuts to the Senate’s proposed 2027 budget to fund preparations for Super El Niño and other government priorities. Lacson, who …
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| Oct 25 05:57 |
South Korea |
Nat'l health insurance fiscal balance for foreigners tops $753 mil. in surplus last year
The fiscal balance of Korea's national health insurance for foreigners posted a surplus exceeding 1 trillion won ($753 million) for the first time last year, but the account for Chinese nationals swung …
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| Oct 25 05:07 |
China |
Tracing the Vision: The Ecology of Prosperity
The notion that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets has long resonated across China.
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| Oct 25 04:54 |
Malaysia |
Sri Lanka seeks faster green energy shift after oil shocks
The island nation imports all its oil and gas and has been hit hard since the US-Israeli war on Iran choked off the Strait of Hormuz.
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| Oct 25 03:55 |
Malaysia |
‘I have not resigned’: Ismail Lasim dismisses exit rumours, says focus is on Negeri Sembilan Budget 2027
SEREMBAN, Oct 25 — Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has dismissed speculation that he is stepping...
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| Oct 25 03:03 |
South Korea |
Nat'l health insurance fiscal balance for foreigners tops 1 tln won in surplus last year
SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- The fiscal balance of South Korea's national health i...
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| Oct 25 02:58 |
Hong Kong |
Apec meeting showcases HK's role as a bridge: FS
Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said hosting the recently concluded Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting carried multi-layered significance for Hong Kong. The two-day event wrapped up in the SAR on Wednesday. Speaking …
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| Oct 25 02:52 |
Malaysia |
Trump announces Audi will build US$4bil factory in Georgia
The president has pressured automakers to move production to the US, raising tariffs on autos, steel, aluminum and parts.
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| Oct 25 02:48 |
Philippines |
Keep cameras rolling during bicam budget hearings — Lacson
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson wants budget proceedings streamed to the public even during session breaks to prevent backroom bargaining and questionable budget insertions.Lacson urged lawmakers to minimize suspensions during bicameral …
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| Oct 25 02:01 |
Malaysia |
Keep race and religion out of politics, says Selangor sultan
He says he is also fed up with excessive and unproductive politicking.
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| Oct 25 01:53 |
South Korea |
S. Korea's Q2 current account surplus ranks 2nd on robust chip exports
South Korea posted the second-largest current account surplus among major economies in the second quarter, surpassing the combined surpluses of Germany and Japan, central bank data showed Sunday. The country's current account …
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| Oct 25 01:36 |
Malaysia |
Selangor Sultan rebukes Tabung Haji mismanagement, says politicians must serve rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has expressed disappointment over th...
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