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Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko in Beijing on Thursday.

Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan expressed optimism about Indonesia’s economic prospects as ...

As the 140th China Import and Export Fair, widely known as the Canton Fair opened in Guangzhou on Wednesday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for greater market connectivity and an open world …

Innovation, investment and energy: What's next for China's economy?

In its October 2026 regional economic outlook, it highlighted technology-related exports and strong investment in data centres as key contributors to growth across the region.

The 'option to purchase' mechanism aims to establish a more structured process before the signing of the sale and purchase agreement.

CGTN Poll丨What does the world gain through China's open door?

In the fluorescent-lit aisles of Korea’s ubiquitous convenience stores, the humble "gimbap," or seaweed rice roll, has long served as a lifeline for cash-strapped students, busy office workers and night-shift commuters. Priced …

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday urged Vice President Sara Duterte to attend the bicameral conference committee (Bicam) hearings on the proposed 2027 national budget to better understand how the funds are …

MANILA, Philippines — ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio on Thursday urged the Senate to make “necessary corrections” to the House-approved P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 as senators prepare to review the spending …

Investors will keep a close eye on producer price data for clues on factory inflation.

A delegation of Myanmar civil society organizations (CSOs) attending the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, released a joint statement demanding that the World Bank Group establish a “formal dialogue” …

Research houses have downgraded the credit reporting agency, which was hit by a cybersecurity incident recently.

Written by: Tyler McLellan Introduction Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) and Mandiant investigated a software supply chain compromise campaign targeting the update infrastructure belonging to AOMEI Technology between April 2026 and July …

China is ready to work with the European Union (EU) to continue to leverage the role of the export control dialogue mechanism and promote the development of bilateral trade in dual-use items, …

It expects to make a final investment decision on the nuclear option by 2031.

The FBM KLCI also tracked losses in regional markets and on Wall Street, says analyst.

China's stock of foreign direct investment (FDI) reached 26.8 trillion yuan (about $4 trillion) in 2025, ranking second globally, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

Understanding US AI dominance and building a fairer global AI order

BANGKOK — 15 October 2026, A network of activists opposing the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) condemned a confrontation with police during a protest near Rama IV intersection, alleging that …

Korea Zinc's planned $7.4 billion smelter project in Tennessee is drawing growing support from local officials, who say it will create jobs and help secure US supplies of critical minerals. The endorsement …

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 140th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in …

Police on Thursday said they smashed a cross-border syndicate accused of running an elaborate investment fraud centred on agarwood trees, arresting six people and seizing more than HK$14 million linked to the …

Annual growth accelerated to 2.1%, its fastest pace since October 2022 during the post-pandemic recovery, and the strongest since December 2019 excluding that rebound.

The Kemaman MP asks why Putrajaya is not using the same principle of fair funding for peninsula states as in its negotiations with Sabah and Sarawak.

Official data is expected to show the world's second-biggest economy expanded 4.4% year-on-year in July-September, according to economists polled by AFP.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin today criticised Budget 2027 as “lacking...

Thailand and Switzerland are moving to fast-track implementation of their EFTA free trade agreement while advancing plans for about US$120 million in carbon-credit purchases. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Swiss President Guy …

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The allocation of more than RM130 million under Budget 2027 for the local film, music and c...

China’s AI rise: Can jobs keep pace with the rise of the robots?

The 7th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum (BRITACOF) kicked off on Tuesday in Jakarta, ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng has urged Malaysia to consider legal action against Indonesia to seek...

Newtalk新聞 國際貨幣基金組織（IMF）今（15）日公布10月最新《亞太區域經濟展望》報告，大幅上修台灣今年GDP成長率預測，從4月預估的 5.2%一口氣調高至 10.7%，上修幅度達 5.5 個百分點，成長率高居亞太地區之冠。IMF 也預估，台灣明年經濟成長率將放緩至 4.3%。 IMF最新報告指出，儘管中東衝突推升能源價格，全球貿易與金融環境仍面臨不確定性，但AI熱潮帶動半導體及科技產品需求大增，使亞太地區今年經濟表現優於原先預期。IMF 將亞太地區今年經濟成長率從 4 月預估的 4.4% 上修至 4.8%，明年則預估放緩至 4.4%。 台灣今年經濟表現尤其亮眼。IMF預估，台灣今年GDP成長率將達10.7%，不僅高於去年的 8.8%，更是亞太地區經濟體中最高。其他同樣受惠於AI 與科技產品需求的經濟體，包括韓國及新加坡，今年經濟成長率也獲明顯上修。 IMF 指出，AI熱潮已成為支撐亞洲部分經濟體成長的重要力量。隨著全球企業持續擴大AI基礎建設投資，對半導體、伺服器及相關科技產品需求增加，使位於全球科技供應鏈核心的亞洲經濟體受惠。不過，這波成長動能並不平均，對科技產業曝險程度較低、又高度仰賴能源進口的經濟體，反而承受較大的能源價格壓力。 韓國今年經濟成長率預估為3.3%，較 4 月預測提高1.4個百分點，明年則為2.8%；新加坡今年預估成長5.0%，明年放緩至3.0%；香港今年成長率上修至3.8%，明年為2.8%；日本今年與明年則均預估成長0.7%。至於亞太兩大經濟體，中國今年經濟成長率預估為4.5%，明年進一步放緩至4.0%；印度今年及明年則均預估成長7.0%。 不過，並非所有國家都能同樣從AI熱潮中受惠。IMF指出，低所得經濟體及部分太平洋島國因科技產業占比較低，加上高度依賴能源進口，在中東衝突推升能源成本的情況下，經濟壓力反而更加明顯。 展望未來，IMF警告亞太地區仍面臨多項下行風險。若中東衝突持續，能源及大宗商品價格可能維持高檔；一旦全球AI投資熱潮降溫，或科技股估值出現明顯修正，亞洲因在全球半導體及科技供應鏈中扮演重要角色，受到的衝擊可能更加顯著。此外，全球公債殖利率上升及主要經濟體金融環境趨緊，也可能推高亞洲國家的融資成本及債務負擔。 IMF呼籲，亞太各國接下來應持續以物價穩定為優先，若因能源價格上漲採取財政措施，應以有針對性及暫時性為原則，避免大規模補貼或價格管制。同時，各國也應逐步重建財政緩衝，並推動勞動市場與結構性改革，以強化經濟韌性及長期成長動能。延伸閱讀：北京遭冷落？ 與俄羅斯陸橋不到2年就完工 中國與北韓新大橋延宕12年終啟用準備跛腳？ 川普支持率創新低！ 民主黨期中選舉領先共和黨9個百分點聯電、南亞科、台光電…哪些AI股拉回安心買？13檔名家口袋名單不藏私公開推動高雄第二國際機場規劃 陳其邁：完善南部航空運輸布局 …

Regime leader Min Aung Hlaing attended the re-opening ceremony of the Thanlyin Oil Refinery (Phase 1) in Yangon Region’s Thanlyin Township on Wednesday. Thanlyin is located nine miles (14 km) southeast of …

Micron employs about 15,000 people in Taiwan, with investment on the island exceeding T$1.6 trillion (US$49.4 billion).

The Ministry of Creative Economy is backing 46 brands to expand the reach of Indonesian creative products in ...

US President Donald Trump has again asserted South Korea pledged $50 billion to a massive liquefied natural gas project in Alaska, despite Seoul's insistence that no final investment decision has been made, …

BANGKOK — 15 October 2026, A network of Thai activists opposing the IMF-World Bank is holding a major protest at Khlong Toei intersection on 15–16 October, coinciding with the institutions’ annual meetings …

Finance ministers gathering for the IMF annual meeting know the need for multilateral cooperation to deal with many crises. There is little chance of thatNot much has gone right for the global …

A closely watched US gauge of semiconductor stocks has erased US$1.6 trillion in market value in a six-day losing streak.