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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
161–200 of 233 stories (247 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 22 19:06 |
Singapore |
Indonesian minister says country could stop exporting energy to others that 'disrespect it'
"Don’t come begging when you need something, but when there is another issue that can actually be discussed, behave like a relative who has no manners."
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| Oct 22 12:00 |
Malaysia |
Wan Fayhsal urges govt decision on nuclear power as energy crisis deepens
The Wawasan information chief says Malaysia cannot wait until 2030 to decide on nuclear power.
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| Oct 22 09:09 |
Malaysia |
Malaysia can become a regional marine fuel hub MSMalaysia boleh jadi hab bahan api marin serantau
Pemain industri berkata kekuatan dalam petroleum, pelabuhan dan kemudahan penyimpanan boleh dimanfaatkan untuk jana hasil baharu.
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| Oct 22 07:20 |
Malaysia |
Malaysia can’t bank on a favourable gas market, says economy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The government is finalising the Natural Gas Roadmap (NGR) to guide the coordinated develop...
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| Oct 22 05:12 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia boosts national electricity capacity to support AI growth
Indonesia is expanding electricity capacity to power artificial intelligence (AI) growth as data centers drive rising ...
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| Oct 21 18:53 |
China |
Why the U.S. Dollar Isn’t Going Anywhere (Yet) w/ Ho-Fung Hung
The post Why the U.S. Dollar Isn’t Going Anywhere (Yet) w/ Ho-Fung Hung appeared first on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.
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| Oct 21 12:02 |
Philippines |
4 arrested over alleged illegal petroleum trading in Payatas
MANILA, Philippines — Four individuals were arrested for allegedly illegal petroleum trading in Quezon City, police said Wednesday. The entrapment operation was conducted at around 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday beside a gasoline …
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| Oct 21 11:00 |
Thailand |
Saijo Denki explains power use after viral air conditioner complaint
Thai air conditioner brand Saijo Denki disputed a Chinese influencer’s claim that one of its units consumed 790 electricity units in a month, resulting in an electricity bill of more than 6,000 …
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| Oct 21 07:43 |
Malaysia |
UK govt approves drilling in controversial Jackdaw gas field
The decision to allow drilling at the Jackdaw field, about 240km east of Aberdeen, was welcomed by industry groups but criticised by environmentalists.
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| Oct 21 07:32 |
South Korea |
Alaska LNG project costs could far exceed estimates, report warns
A $44 billion-plus LNG project in Alaska that Washington is pressing South Korea to back could face sharply higher costs, a consulting report warns. The report, submitted to Alaska lawmakers in January, …
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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 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 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 20 16:13 |
Philippines |
PH, Japanese leaders boost bilateral ties, cooperation
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing regional cooperation, Malacañang said.Marcos and Takaichi held a telephone conversation Tuesday ahead of …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
Singapore |
S'pore & Qatar will work towards upgrading relations to Strategic Partnership, cooperate in energy, defence & trade
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's official visit includes Qatar from Oct. 18 to 20, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Oct. 20 to 22.
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| Oct 20 11:42 |
Philippines |
PH electricity demand seen to spike in 2027 due to El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) expects electricity demand to spike in 2027 because of an expected strong El Niño.Data from the agency showed that Luzon's peak demand for the …
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| Oct 20 10:06 |
Philippines |
Marcos, Japan's Takaichi discuss bilateral ties, Asean preparations in phone call
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing regional cooperation, Malacanang said.Marcos and Takaichi held a telephone conversation …
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| Oct 20 10:00 |
Singapore |
Small modular nuclear reactors: Singapore’s answer to energy security?
They offer more safety features and generate less nuclear waste, says a nuclear expert.
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| Oct 20 09:28 |
Vietnam |
Commencement of Quang Trach 2 LNG Thermal Power Plant, total investment 40.123 trillion VND VIKhởi công Nhà máy nhiệt điện LNG Quảng Trạch 2, tổng đầu tư 40.123 tỉ đồng
Tập đoàn Điện lực Việt Nam (EVN) tổ chức khởi công Nhà máy nhiệt điện LNG Quảng Trạch 2, đồng thời công bố phát điện lên lưới điện quốc gia đối với …
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| Oct 20 07:47 |
Thailand |
One million homes could get 50,000 baht for solar panels
Thailand is moving closer to introducing a 50,000-baht solar panel subsidy for up to one million households after a government screening committee approved a proposed 50-billion-baht funding package. The scheme is expected …
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| Oct 20 06:30 |
Vietnam |
EVN starts construction of LNG power plant worth over 40 trillion VND VIEVN khởi công nhà máy điện khí LNG hơn 40.000 tỷ đồng
Dự án điện LNG Quảng Trạch II có công suất gần 1.613 MW, tổng mức đầu tư hơn 40.000 tỷ đồng, dự kiến bổ sung sản lượng 9,5 tỷ kWh mỗi năm.
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| Oct 20 06:01 |
Philippines |
OIL PRICE WATCH as of Oct. 20, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — After two straight weeks of oil price increases, gasoline prices will roll back by at least P4.30 per liter and kerosene by P1 per liter on Tuesday, while diesel …
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| Oct 20 02:21 |
Malaysia |
Ukraine races to secure energy supplies ahead of winter
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow targeted Ukraine's energy facilities 76 times in the week since Donald Trump announced a supposed 'energy ceasefire'.
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| Oct 20 01:07 |
Malaysia |
Data centres’ power demand to hit 8.39GW by 2030, with Johor accounting for biggest share
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Peak electricity demand from the data centre industry in Peninsular Malaysia is projected t...
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| Oct 20 00:21 |
Timor-Leste |
President Ramos-Horta defends fossil fuel development as economic lifeline for climate transition
DÍLI, 19 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Speaking at the Global Citizen NOW: Perth 2026 Summit on Monday, President of the Republic and Nobel Peace Laureate José Ramos-Horta delivered a pragmatic and unvarnished …
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| Oct 19 19:44 |
China |
China’s flag carrier scrambles to fly stranded passengers out of fuel-starved Cuba
Dozens of Air China passengers stranded in Cuba by successive cancellations were due to fly out on an extra flight on Monday, as a US oil embargo deepens the island’s energy crisis. …
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| Oct 19 15:41 |
Malaysia |
Data centre power demand to peak at 8.39 gigawatts by 2030
Those in Johor are expected to record the highest demand for electricity at 4.42GW.
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| Oct 19 13:44 |
Malaysia |
MP proposes phasing out cooking oil price stabilisation scheme
Gopeng MP Tan Kar Hing says public funds should be used more effectively amid fiscal constraints, with the subsidies going instead to boost SARA payments.
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| Oct 19 10:21 |
Malaysia |
Sarawak targets 15,000MW power capacity by 2035, with 60pc from renewables
KUCHING, Oct 19 — Sarawak aims for an electricity generation capacity of 15,000 megawatts (MW) by 2035, with at le...
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| Oct 19 10:02 |
Malaysia |
Macron opens Gulf tour after violent protests in France
Emmanuel Macron’s visit aims to secure commitments on diesel and oil supplies for France and strengthen economic and defence partnerships with Gulf states.
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| Oct 19 02:47 |
Malaysia |
Nations seek reset at UN talks as nature goals off track
Most countries pledged four years ago to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030, but governments have been slow to fulfil their commitments.
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| Oct 19 01:01 |
China |
Montenegrin PM meets Chinese FM
Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajic met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Podgorica on Sunday. Both sides expressed willingness to further deepen bilateral relations and expand practical cooperation.
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| Oct 18 16:13 |
Philippines |
Free trade deal with Canada pushed
PHILIPPINE Ambassador to Canada Jose Victor Chan-Gonzaga raised the importance of concluding the Philippines-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the Asean-Canada FTA to expand trade, attract investment, and strengthen economic ties. Chan-Gonzaga …
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| Oct 18 10:39 |
Thailand |
Thailand pursues US$200 million World Bank loan for clean energy
Thailand is pursuing a US$200 million World Bank loan to fund solar power installations and energy-saving upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, as part of new clean energy investment plans announced …
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| Oct 18 05:58 |
Timor-Leste |
Beyond Income: What the United Nations Multidimensional Poverty Report Means for Timor-Leste
By: Dionísio Babo Soares* Understanding the real meaning of poverty. Timor-Leste has made considerable progress since restoring independence in 2002, thanks to successive governments, national institutions, communities, and development partners. The IX …
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| Oct 18 05:50 |
Philippines |
PH, US eye expanded cooperation on energy security
The Philippines and the United States are looking to expand their cooperation on energy security and diversify energy sources following a meeting in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 15.
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| Oct 18 03:14 |
Philippines |
Some areas in Metro Manila, four provinces to have power interruptions due to maintenance works
MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal will have power interruptions this week due to maintenance works, Meralco said on Sunday.In Quezon City, some parts of …
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| Oct 17 19:35 |
Singapore |
PM Wong to make official visits to Qatar & UAE from Oct. 18 to 22
This will be the first time PM Wong has visited either country as PM.
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| Oct 17 11:28 |
China |
How China's Ulanqab is working to power AI with greener energy
How China's Ulanqab is working to power AI with greener energy
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| Oct 17 10:34 |
Malaysia |
Zelensky says Trump waiving sanctions ‘rewards’ Putin
Volodymyr Zelensky also warned Moscow was trying to deprive 'millions' of Ukrainians of heat and electricity before winter.
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