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Oct 26
02:15
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Oct 25
23:55
KR The Korea Herald
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 …
Oct 25
23:45
HK HK Free Press
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 …
Oct 25
23:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
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'.
Oct 25
22:59
KH Khmer Times
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 …
Oct 25
22:46
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
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 …
Oct 25
21:34
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Oct 25
21:19
SG Mothership
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.
Oct 25
17:36
KH Khmer Times
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 …
Oct 25
17:23
KH Khmer Times
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 …
Oct 25
17:20
KH Khmer Times
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 …
Oct 25
17:18
KH Khmer Times
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 …
Oct 25
16:10
PH The Manila Times
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 …
Oct 25
16:07
PH The Manila Times
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 …
Oct 25
16:05
PH The Manila Times
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 …
Oct 25
15:01
SG Mothership
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.
Oct 25
14:25
CN CGTN state media
China
Global Governance Forum calls for stronger multilateral cooperation
Global Governance Forum calls for stronger multilateral cooperation
Oct 25
13:56
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Oct 25
12:59
MY Malay Mail
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...
Oct 25
12:51
SG Mothership
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.
Oct 25
11:57
KR Korea Times
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 …
Oct 25
11:31
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Oct 25
11:26
PH The Manila Times
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 …
Oct 25
10:45
KR The Korea Herald
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 …
Oct 25
10:16
KR Yonhap
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 ...
Oct 25
10:07
MY Malay Mail
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...
Oct 25
09:21
PH GMA Network
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.
Oct 25
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
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 …
Oct 25
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
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 …
Oct 25
05:57
KR Korea Times
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 …
Oct 25
05:07
CN CGTN state media
China
Tracing the Vision: The Ecology of Prosperity
The notion that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets has long resonated across China.
Oct 25
04:54
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Oct 25
03:55
MY Malay Mail
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...
Oct 25
03:03
KR Yonhap
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...
Oct 25
02:58
HK RTHK English News state media
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 …
Oct 25
02:52
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Oct 25
02:48
PH The Manila Times
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 …
Oct 25
02:01
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Keep race and religion out of politics, says Selangor sultan
He says he is also fed up with excessive and unproductive politicking.
Oct 25
01:53
KR The Korea Herald
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 …
Oct 25
01:36
MY Malay Mail
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...