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Oct 25
01:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Protect Malaysia’s e-hailing drivers without pricing out passengers
A successful e-hailing service is one that allows drivers to earn a reasonable return while remaining affordable for passengers.
Oct 24
22:29
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu ahead of vote
The demonstration comes three days ahead of a general election widely viewed as a referendum on Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Oct 24
21:00
SG The Straits Times
Singapore
‘I’ve been exactly where they are’: She overcame her own debt trap, now helps other domestic workers
Oct 24
16:19
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Marcos, DBM urged: Halt dubious budget releases
CALOOCAN City Rep. Edgar Erice on Friday urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to halt unprogrammed appropriations releases that violate the Supreme Court’s recent budget …
Oct 24
16:08
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Gatchalian flags massive school principal shortage
SENATE President Sherwin Gatchalian has sounded the alarm over a persistent crisis in the country’s basic education sector, revealing that nearly half of all public schools nationwide are currently operating without an …
Oct 24
16:03
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
QC to install fire-response water tanks in narrow streets
THE Quezon City government was all set to install overhead water tanks with standpipe systems next year to help firefighters respond to blazes in alleys and narrow streets, Mayor Joy Belmonte said …
Oct 24
16:01
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Lacson turns down P5M; Tesda chief denies offer
SENATE Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Panfilo Lacson on Saturday revealed that he had rejected a P5-million “allocation fund” offer from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda), which was …
Oct 24
14:47
CN CGTN state media
China
China opposes US proposal to expand outbound investment curbs
China on Saturday expressed "grave concern" and "firm opposition" to a recent US Treasury proposal that would expand and intensify restrictions on outbound investment in China, calling it a discriminatory move and …
Oct 24
14:03
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
International investor plans to invest US$50bil in Malaysia’s tech sector, says PM
Anwar Ibrahim says he was informed of the proposed investment in a recent video conference.
Oct 24
14:01
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
250,000 rally in Madrid to demand state pension guarantees
The rally comes amid a political row over the sustainability of Spain's pension scheme and the cost of living.
Oct 24
13:10
SG Mothership
Singapore
'Nonsensical' claims & 'patently untrue', do the accusations of Indonesia's former trade minister hold up?
A former Indonesian minister returns to social media to stridently, but confusingly defend his country.
Oct 24
09:19
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
DAP’s Yeo warns nationwide Waze ban could disrupt logistics and gig economy
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — DAP national publicity secretary Yeo Bee Yin has cautioned the federal government against r...
Oct 24
09:05
CN CGTN state media
China
Tracing the vision: Preserving Culture
From the ancient city of Zhengding in north China to the prehistoric Wanshouyan Site in Fujian Province, two decisions made decades apart shared a common principle: some things are too valuable to …
Oct 24
08:39
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Govt ready to pay RM45bil a year to absorb fuel subsidy costs
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim rejects the view that generous subsidies make the people overly dependent on government assistance.
Oct 24
08:32
PH GMA Network
Philippines
DA seeks return of 40% tariff on imported pork, two-month import holiday
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Saturday it is seeking the return of a 40% tariff on imported pork and a two-month import holiday to give local hog raisers time to recover …
Oct 24
08:02
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
From Surplus to Something Special: A fundraising event
Food Bank Cambodia is a grassroots, volunteer-driven initiative that works to rescue surplus food and redistribute it through community organisations, ensuring that food reaches the people quickly and safely. The post From …
Oct 24
07:00
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Germany grants Thailand 570 million baht for climate and coastal projects
Germany is giving Thailand 15 million euros, about 570 million baht, for two climate projects, one on farming and biodiversity and the other on the coastal cities most exposed to rising water, …
Oct 24
05:25
CN CGTN state media
China
The Long March: History that shaped my understanding of China
Years later, working for CGTN, I found myself in Yeping Village, Ruijin, in China's Jiangxi Province, filming a documentary about this historic journey. I had come to document history. I did not …
Oct 24
04:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
China carries out in-depth investigation of Turkey’s largest rare earth deposit
Chinese researchers have mapped the complex geological evolution of Turkey’s Kizilcaoren deposit, offering fresh insights into the country’s most significant known rare earth reserve while dampening expectations over its commercial potential. Although …
Oct 24
03:18
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Marcos, DBM urged to halt questionable budget releases, disclose 2024-2025 cuts
MANILA, Philippines — Caloocan City Rep. Edgar Erice urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to halt unprogrammed appropriations releases that violate the Supreme Court’s recent …
Oct 24
02:35
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia to ease temporary import of foreign tourist boats
The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia has issued guidelines simplifying customs procedures for the temporary import and re-export of boats and ships belonging to foreign tourists, aiming to facilitate …
Oct 24
01:31
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
PM tells Cabinet to pursue major policy shifts for a more resilient Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted the need for Cabinet members to loo...
Oct 24
01:16
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Anwar urges Malaysian industry to modernise and compete globally
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Budget 2027 provides a comprehensive framework to empower young people by expanding access...
Oct 24
01:05
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Alumni group: Young Malaysians must seize Budget 2027 career, upskilling opportunities
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Budget 2027 provides a comprehensive framework to empower young people by expanding access...
Oct 24
00:17
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia’s 2027 national budget targets 4.8% economic growth
Cambodia’s 2027 draft national budget was approved by the Council of Ministers yesterday, aiming to safeguard national sovereignty, maintain stability, protect livelihoods and support targeted economic growth amid heightened global uncertainty, according …
Oct 24
00:02
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia courts German investment in healthcare, advanced industries
Cambodia is calling for increased German private-sector investment in healthcare, automotive manufacturing and high-technology industries as part of broader efforts to shift towards higher-value economic sectors. The post Cambodia courts German investment …
Oct 24
00:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Study how F1 brought in RM950mil, say experts
An economist and a tourism industry expert say it is only worth hosting the race regularly if more of the earnings comes from spending by foreign visitors.
Oct 23
23:31
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
France spared Moody’s rating downgrade as it struggles with unrest
France has struggled to rein in its public finances after a 2024 snap election produced a hung parliament and political paralysis.
Oct 23
16:55
SG Mothership
Singapore
S'pore to import biomethane, a low-carbon alternative to natural gas, with wider adoption from 2028
Other efforts by METI to help industries decarbonise include programmes to accelerate R&D and connect researchers with industry, Gan said.
Oct 23
16:21
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Gatchalian: Senate to fix budget glitches in plenary
SENATE President Sherwin Gatchalian rejected calls on Friday to recall the proposed 2027 National Budget, assuring that the Senate will comply with constitutional requirements during the spending bill’s consolidation process.Gatchalian said the …
Oct 23
16:16
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Teodoro: Forcibly towing Sierra Madre an act of war
DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday warned that any attempt by China to tow away the grounded BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal constitutes an act of war against the Philippines.“We …
Oct 23
16:10
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Anwar disappointed to see ‘rigid thinking’ in Parliament
The prime minister says economic dignity cannot be elevated with an outdated framework of thinking by MPs.
Oct 23
16:02
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Pangilinan sounds alarm over ‘seaborne’ road projects
SEN. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan demanded a full investigation and an immediate overhaul of the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) digital tracking systems after a budget watchdog exposed several multimillion-peso farm-to-market road (FMR) projects …
Oct 23
16:01
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PH rail project delays revive China funding question
STALLED railway projects in the Philippines have revived questions about the country's decision to drop Chinese financing, with a geopolitical analyst arguing that the government risks missing out on economic opportunities as …
Oct 23
14:51
CN CGTN state media
China
China's top diplomat says Global Governance Initiative gains relevance
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that the China-proposed Global Governance Initiative (GGI) has become increasingly relevant one year after its launch, calling for efforts to turn its vision into …
Oct 23
14:40
CN CGTN state media
China
How global financial leaders view smart spending
How global financial leaders view smart spending
Oct 23
14:12
CN CGTN state media
China
Chinese premier chairs State Council executive meeting
Chinese premier chairs State Council executive meeting
Oct 23
12:30
CN South China Morning Post
China
The EU is its own worst enemy
Beijing has told Brussels not to “fantasise” that pressure will extract concessions. This came after China made a goodwill gesture in the recent hybrid-car trade deal. The European Union responded by doubling …
Oct 23
12:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Senate wants House to follow suit with proposed P2-B budget cut
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate hopes the House of Representatives will follow the example of the upper chamber as it considers cutting its 2027 budget by P2 billion, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said …
Oct 23
12:00
CN US-China Perception Monitor
China
Is Hong Kong Hong Kong Enough? w/ Wang Xiangwei
The post Is Hong Kong Hong Kong Enough? w/ Wang Xiangwei appeared first on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.