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Oct 16
06:02
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Thailand video news | Demonstrators protest IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, Hua Hin begins demolition of beachfront buildings
In Thailand video news, Alex brings you the latest stories from across Thailand and ASEAN. Demonstrators take to the streets in Bangkok to protest against the IMF and World Bank meetings. In …
Oct 16
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Amid cheap pork, eggs, fuel prices prop up inflation in Cordillera
BAGUIO CITY – The indigenous communities of the Cordillera were staggered last month by steep food and fuel prices that raised the inflation rate in the region to 8.2 percent in September, …
Oct 16
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Lee appoints new vice industry minister, deputy chief of financial watchdog
President Lee Jae Myung on Friday appointed a new vice industry minister and a new deputy chief of the Financial Services Commission (FSC). Park Dong-il, a senior official at the Ministry of …
Oct 16
05:47
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
China-Cambodia trade hits $17.58B, Beijing remains top partner
Cambodia’s total trade volume with China rose 23.8% year-on-year to $17.58 billion in the first nine months of 2026, maintaining China’s position as the Kingdom’s largest trading partner despite a widening trade …
Oct 16
05:44
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Chinese stocks rebound from 14-month lows as AI firms unveil stellar forecasts
Analysts say weak domestic demand and less supportive liquidity and fund flows continue to limit index gains.
Oct 16
05:40
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
NBC and Erebor Bank explore financial technology collaboration
National Bank of Cambodia Governor Chea Serey met with US digital financial institution Erebor Bank at NBC headquarters on October 14 to discuss potential cooperation on risk management and regulatory compliance for …
Oct 16
05:35
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Shipping containers return to Bangkok streets as farmers protest IMF-World Bank meetings
BANGKOK — Police have deployed shipping containers along roads leading to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre as farmers and grassroots activists march through Bangkok to protest the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings. …
Oct 16
05:28
CN CGTN state media
China
Poll on the 2026 Financial Street Forum
Poll on the 2026 Financial Street Forum
Oct 16
04:45
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
China’s super-rich scramble to exit offshore trusts, raise cash as taxman knocks
In late July, Beijing gave wealthy Chinese individuals until Oct 22 to declare offshore trust income, subject to a 20% tax, prompting a rush to calculate their tax liabilities.
Oct 16
04:43
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Fed’s Warsh says AI ‘most consequential change’ to economy in his lifetime
Kevin Warsh says the AI investment boom pushes prices higher in the short term but would deliver significant long-term benefits to the US and global economies.
Oct 16
04:33
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Malaysia’s economy grows 5.3pc in third quarter, slower than previous quarter
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 20...
Oct 16
04:33
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Economy expands 5.3% in 3Q 2026
The services sector remained the main impetus of economic growth in 3Q 2026, recording a 5.4% increase compared to 5.9% in 2Q 2026.
Oct 16
04:28
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Budget 2027 debate dominates Dewan Rakyat as MPs tackle haze, health and school safety
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Debate on the Supply (Budget) Bill 2027 was the main focus of the Dewan Rakyat in the secon...
Oct 16
04:15
HK RTHK English News state media
Hong Kong
Focus on advanced manufacturing: technopole chief
The chairman of the San Tin Technopole Company, Sunny Chai, has said Hong Kong must be clear about which industries to develop given its limited land, arguing that life sciences should be …
Oct 16
03:23
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Indonesian stocks dive 11% as MSCI weighs market reclassification
A standalone classification could force investment funds tracking the MSCI's emerging market indexes to sell Indonesian holdings.
Oct 16
03:20
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
7th BRITACOF opens with focus on smart taxation and shared prosperity
DILI, 16 October 2026 (TATOLI) – The 7th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum (BRITACOF) officially opened in Jakarta, Indonesia, gathering over 300 delegates from nearly 40 jurisdictions to discuss …
Oct 16
03:19
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Sarawak state assembly suspends DAP’s Chong Chieng Jen over offensive language, unverified claims in Budget debate
KUCHING, Oct 16 — Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Padungan) has been suspended for the remainder of the State Legislative As...
Oct 16
02:56
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
World Bank's Banga sets goal of quintupling critical minerals financing in five years
Oct 16
02:37
CN CGTN state media
China
Wang Yi: China-Türkiye cooperation benefits global economic recovery
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday on the sidelines of the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia …
Oct 16
02:21
CN CGTN state media
China
China's clean energy equipment exports gain momentum
China's total installed power generation capacity reached 4.103 billion kilowatts by the end of August, up 11.1% year on year, reflecting continued growth in the country's energy infrastructure.
Oct 16
02:20
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Le Pen looms large as Macron enters final months on EU stage
France heads to the polls in April and May, after which Emmanuel Macron will leave office at the end of his second term as president of the EU's second-largest economy.
Oct 16
02:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Homesoy, NCSM join forces to boost breast cancer screening
The 'Stop That Dot Together' campaign will provide 100 free mammograms and bring breast health services closer to underserved women.
Oct 16
01:40
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Pan Borneo Sabah delays stem from multiple factors, not one party, says projects chief inspector
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 16 — Delays in the Pan Borneo Sabah Highway Phase 1A project cannot be attributed to...
Oct 16
01:05
CN CGTN state media
China
Chinese FM puts forward four proposals on boosting CICA cooperation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi put forward four proposals on boosting cooperation among member states of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) on Thursday while attending the …
Oct 15
23:30
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
New law must bar politicians from key posts in GLCs, says lawyer
Salim Bashir says the proposed legislation must also clearly specify the hiring process for key positions.
Oct 15
23:06
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Greenland takes a step towards banning deep-sea mining
Inhabitants of the Danish autonomous territory are wary of the consequences that deep-sea mining could have on the environment.
Oct 15
23:00
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Budget 2027: How much tax could Malaysians save under the proposed new rates? We did the maths for you
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — How much will you be able to save in taxes in Malaysia, based on the proposed new income ta...
Oct 15
23:00
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
[Graphic News] Seoul rises to 7th in global financial hub ranking
Seoul ranked seventh among 139 cities in the latest Global Financial Centers Index, up one spot from March, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said. The capital also ranked seventh in fintech, its highest-ever …
Oct 15
22:57
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Argentine demonstration over education cuts ends in clashes
The main protest remained peaceful, but dozens of hooded demonstrators threw stones and other projectiles at police officers, who responded with tear gas and water cannons.
Oct 15
22:23
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Regime re-opens oil refinery in Yangon; Myanmar’s nuclear pact with Russia examined
Regime re-opens oil refinery in Yangon to cut fuel imports Regime leader Min Aung Hlaing attended the re-opening ceremony of the Thanlyin Oil Refinery (Phase 1) in Yangon Region’s Thanlyin Township on …
Oct 15
22:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
The China decoupling paradox: why the world still needs its manufacturing machine
Talk of global decoupling from China has persisted for years, as has speculation that emerging economies such as India and Vietnam could soon replace it as the “world’s factory”. But for Indian …
Oct 15
21:57
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Britain’s Thames Water seeks £2.4bil more emergency funding
The utility, saddled with about £20 billion in debt, has been fighting for survival after years of inadequate investment in its ageing infrastructure.
Oct 15
21:48
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
S&P 500 ends higher as traders shift from AI to healthcare
Several technology stocks fell, as investors scrutinised AI-related companies whose debt loads leave them vulnerable to rising interest rates.
Oct 15
21:08
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Carney campaigns for Canadian unity before Alberta secession vote
Polling indicates less than a quarter of the province's roughly five million people want to break away from Canada, but the prime minister says 'polls don't vote'.
Oct 15
19:10
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Indonesia, Timor-Leste seal investment treaty to expand economic ties
Indonesia and Timor-Leste have signed a bilateral investment treaty to deepen economic ties and encourage cross-border ...
Oct 15
18:53
SG Mothership
Singapore
S'pore Airlines to introduce new in-flight amenities for all cabins classes, including economy passengers
Plus Toy Story-themed amenities for young travellers taking longer flights on Suites, First and Business Class.
Oct 15
18:37
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Marcos: Govt working to ease logistics costs, link essential goods to ports
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to enhance the country's transport system, develop an interconnected …
Oct 15
16:25
SG Mothership
Singapore
Why did Trump fire ‘MAGA royalty’ & US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, & what will happen next?
Honey please.
Oct 15
16:19
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Senators, Palace reject VP’s budget charge
SENATORS and the Palace on Thursday rejected Vice President Sara Duterte’s suggestions that the proposed 2027 national budget could be used to pressure senator-judges in her impeachment trial to vote to convict …
Oct 15
16:13
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Go seeks bigger budget for sports devt
SEN. Bong Go has called for increased government funding for sports development and tougher action against game-fixing in professional leagues, saying Filipino athletes need sustained support to compete internationally while sports organizations …