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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
1241–1280 of 1646 stories (1732 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 21 12:02 |
Philippines |
‘Flood control-like’ scandal flagged in DA’s 2027 proposed budget
MANILA, Philippines — Several red flags were raised in the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) proposed budget for 2027, particularly in infrastructure projects like farm-to-market roads whose grid coordinates were found in dubious …
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| Oct 21 12:02 |
South Korea |
Budget minister vows to review vulnerabilities in funding for firefighters
SEJONG — Korea's budget minister on Wednesday vowed to look into potential vulnerabilities in the country's funding for firefighters, amid concerns that they have become a financial burden for regional governments. "I …
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| Oct 21 12:00 |
China |
The EU will ‘pull its punches’ on China despite growing trade war talk: analysts
The European Union is likely to avoid a full-blown trade confrontation with China due to internal divisions in the bloc and fear of retaliation, according to a prominent research firm. The projection …
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| Oct 21 11:57 |
China |
China imposes export controls on Japan to curb its nuclear ambition
China has imposed export controls on Japan with the objective of thwarting Tokyo's remilitarization and attempts to acquire nuclear weapons, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.
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| Oct 21 11:47 |
Malaysia |
Macron takes aim at Trump for using France riots for election gain
The French leader made the remarks as he and his government struggled to get on top of a crisis that has scarred France's image both abroad and in financial markets.
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| Oct 21 11:46 |
China |
UN biodiversity chief hails China's conservation as a global model
UN biodiversity chief hails China's conservation as a global model
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| Oct 21 11:12 |
Malaysia |
Malaysia proposes high-level committee with Indonesia to boost creative industry ties
JAKARTA, Oct 21 — Malaysia has proposed establishing a cross-ministerial High-Level Committee (HLC) with Indonesia...
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| Oct 21 10:28 |
Malaysia |
Ringgit up vs US dollar at close, mostly higher against major currencies
The government’s commitment to fiscal discipline and the 2027 budget that remained expansionary supported the local currency, says analyst.
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| Oct 21 10:23 |
Malaysia |
Not a single minister around: Hassan pans absence during budget debate
The Pasir Gudang MP also urges equal funding for all constituencies, saying the current administration may no longer be in power the next term.
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| Oct 21 10:22 |
Thailand |
Thailand welcomes 971 foreign firms amid nominee crackdown
Thailand authorised 971 foreign businesses and firms linked to more than 271 billion baht in foreign investment during the first nine months of 2026, even as the government intensifies its nationwide crackdown …
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| Oct 21 10:10 |
Malaysia |
Federal Court upholds death sentences on couple who killed cook over RM800 debt
Husband and wife forced woman into prostitution, and beat her when she could not pay, an earlier hearing was told.
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| Oct 21 10:05 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia pushes special economic zones to reach 8 pct growth target
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the development of special economic zones (SEZs) ...
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| Oct 21 09:51 |
Malaysia |
Uggah clarifies Sarawak’s 30% Bumiputera contractor policy
The deputy premier says the policy is for projects costing RM100 million or more, and is not a blanket requirement for all state projects.
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| Oct 21 09:30 |
Indonesia |
BI warns of global risks as Indonesia targets up to 5.7 pct growth
Bank Indonesia (BI) projects Indonesia’s economic growth for 2026 to remain robust within the range of 4.9 to 5.7 ...
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| Oct 21 09:28 |
Malaysia |
Bursa ends higher, KLCI climbs back above 1,600
The FBM KLCI is expected to trade between 1,580 and 1,610 for the rest of the week, although geopolitical developments could trigger bouts of volatility.
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| Oct 21 09:17 |
Philippines |
EXPLAINER: SC voids multi-trillion-peso budget laws in 2024 and 2025. Now what?
The Supreme Court has declared as unconstitutional the Philippines' national budget laws in 2024 and 2025 worth P5.768 trillion and P6.352 trillion respectively. It also struck down the provisions allowing unprogrammed appropriations …
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| Oct 21 09:02 |
South Korea |
Nuclear tests, purges and a pandemic: The long road to the New Yalu River Bridge
China and North Korea opened the New Yalu River Bridge on Oct. 15, 2026, a full 17 years after the two neighbors first agreed to build it. Strained North Korea-China relations explain …
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| Oct 21 08:55 |
Hong Kong |
Defence, debt, diplomacy: Takaichi’s first year as Japanese prime minister
Wednesday marks the first anniversary of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s leadership that has seen her alienate China, rattle markets with her expansive spending and establish herself as a workaholic leader. Here …
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| Oct 21 08:51 |
Timor-Leste |
Govt approves roadmap to implement ASEAN economic commitments 2026-2030
DILI, 21 October 2026 (TATOLI) — The Council of Ministers has approved a national roadmap for the implementation of ASEAN economic commitments 2026–2030. The roadmap was presented by the Minister of Foreign …
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| Oct 21 08:36 |
Malaysia |
Johari: Malaysia’s chip talent retention remains sustainable despite foreign offers
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Starting salaries for junior engineers and technicians in the local chip industry scale up...
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| Oct 21 08:33 |
Timor-Leste |
Govt moves to strengthen incentives for major private investments
DÍLI, October 21, 2026 (TATOLI) — The Goverment of Timor-Leste approved a draft amendment to the country’s Private Investment Law aimed at attracting large-scale investments and reinvestment projects considered strategically important to …
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| Oct 21 08:14 |
Malaysia |
Sarawak completes integrated rare earth elements roadmap to build ‘super magnet’ industry, says Awang Tengah
KUCHING, Oct 21 — The Sarawak government has completed an integrated framework for the development of the rare ear...
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| Oct 21 07:40 |
Indonesia |
WCCE 2026 to boost inclusive creative economy collaboration: Minister
Ministry of Creative Economy officially launched the World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE) 2026, focusing on ...
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| Oct 21 06:52 |
China |
China steps up green transition, strengthens climate action
China will accelerate its green and low-carbon transition, promote the peaking of coal and oil consumption, and work to fulfill its 2030 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) during the 15th Five-Year Plan period …
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| Oct 21 06:34 |
China |
Premier Li's remarks at SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday delivered a speech at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Dushanbe, the …
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| Oct 21 06:05 |
Hong Kong |
Apec meeting 'achieves results, consensus'
Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an said the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting has achieved "practical" results. The 2026 Apec Finance Ministers' Joint Statement and a policy statement on enhancing regional cooperation on digital …
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| Oct 21 05:49 |
Malaysia |
Toll concessionaire ALR clears RM2.1b in debt, eyes early highway handover to Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat Berhad (ALR) has crossed the RM2 billion threshold in cumulative su...
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| Oct 21 05:04 |
Malaysia |
US national debt hits record, rising US$400bil in two months
Based on current growth rates, analysts projected that the US national debt could exceed US$50 trillion by 2030.
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| Oct 21 04:33 |
Thailand |
UK court freeze VietJet’s global assets over $250m lease debt
A UK court has ordered a worldwide freeze on assets belonging to Vietnamese budget airline VietJet Aviation as an aircraft financing company seeks to recover approximately US$250 million in unpaid judgments arising …
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| Oct 21 03:16 |
China |
China's Belt and Road partnership fuels inclusive global governance
China's Belt and Road partnership fuels inclusive global governance
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| Oct 21 03:12 |
Cambodia |
Kampot targets Chinese investment for coastal economic growth
Kampot province is seeking direct investment from Chinese companies in agricultural processing, fisheries, textiles, construction materials, port logistics and clean energy The post Kampot targets Chinese investment for coastal economic growth appeared …
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| Oct 21 03:07 |
Cambodia |
IFAD reviews $1.05bn rural investment portfolio priorities
Cambodia and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have launched a review of future investment priorities to boost market access for smallholder farmers The post IFAD reviews $1.05bn rural investment portfolio …
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| Oct 21 02:09 |
South Korea |
FTC chief acknowledges role of conglomerates in economic growth
The chief of South Korea's antitrust watchdog on Wednesday acknowledged conglomerates' contributions to the country's economic growth during a parliamentary audit, amid criticism of his earlier claim that chaebol have exploited the …
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| Oct 21 02:03 |
Malaysia |
Dollar weakens as US yields, oil prices fall
Investors have sought refuge in the US dollar amid market volatility driven by the Middle East war and AI investment frenzy, partly because of US energy independence.
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| Oct 21 01:12 |
Malaysia |
New MyKad security features, transboundary haze measures among topics in Dewan Rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The justification for introducing a new-generation MyKad, its security levels, and coo...
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| Oct 21 01:00 |
Malaysia |
TH’s losses carried wider cost for businesses, economy, says economist
Harridon Suffian says Tabung Haji’s financial troubles affected suppliers, contractors and SMEs, while bailout funds came at the expense of other economic priorities.
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| Oct 21 00:58 |
Malaysia |
Penang ramps up efforts to tackle Parit Cina, Sungai Kereh pollution
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 21 — Clean-up works at Parit Cina and Sungai Kereh in Tasek Gelugor are expected to begin in the...
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| Oct 21 00:57 |
Timor-Leste |
Timor-Leste seeks stronger cooperation to combat trade-based money laundering
DÍLI, 21 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste is seeking to strengthen cooperation among national institutions to detect and combat trade-based money laundering, including through the development of national guidelines and improvements to …
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| Oct 21 00:35 |
Timor-Leste |
Timor-Leste poverty rate falls to 37%, but economic inequality widens
DÍLI, 21 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste’s poverty rate fell from 48.4% in 2014 to 37.02% in 2024, but economic inequality increased and rural communities continued to face significantly higher levels of …
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| Oct 21 00:02 |
Philippines |
Baguio, Pangasinan seek bigger budgets for 2027
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — This city is proposing a P4.143-billion budget for 2027, up 13 percent from this year’s allocation, as the mountain resort city seeks to sustain economic growth and advance …
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