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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
401–440 of 1646 stories (1733 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Nov 6 09:55 |
Malaysia |
OPR stays at 2.75pc as Bank Negara sees no need to tighten monetary policy, says governor
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2...
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| Nov 6 09:44 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia welcomes Japanese investment in power sector
Cambodia is seeking to attract Japanese investment in its energy and electricity sectors, with a century-old Japanese engineering company exploring investment opportunities and assessing the country’s needs The post Cambodia welcomes Japanese …
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| Nov 6 09:38 |
Thailand |
Japan ‘concerts scam’ leave Thai artists and venue with financial losses
Thai singer Aphaphorn Nakhonsawan, widely known as Hi Aphaphorn, asked the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) to pursue legal action over a concert scam involving events planned in Osaka, Japan. …
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| Nov 6 09:32 |
China |
He Lifeng to chair China-Canada economic, financial strategic dialogue
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will chair the second China-Canada Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue in Canada on November 9, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.
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| Nov 6 09:25 |
Malaysia |
Bursa ends lower amid broad-based selling
Malaysia's resilient economic fundamentals and corporate earnings prospects supported investors' cautious optimism despite the market correction, says analyst.
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| Nov 6 09:01 |
China |
Xi: A growing China can be a partner to help Europe tackle challenges
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday.
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| Nov 6 08:57 |
China |
Chinese lawmakers flag market stability, opening-up fixes
Chinese lawmakers flag market stability, opening-up fixes
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| Nov 6 07:20 |
Malaysia |
Taiwan orders regulator to stabilise stock market
Shares in Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC plummeted as much as 9.8%, dragging the Taiex down as much as 9% during trading.
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| Nov 6 06:06 |
Hong Kong |
Exchange Fund makes HK$18.6bn as tough quarter looms
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said on Friday it chalked up an income of HK$18.6 billion from Exchange Fund investments in the third quarter as its chief executive warned of uncertainties in …
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| Nov 6 05:50 |
China |
CIIE 2026| Spot a brand from home?
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| Nov 6 05:50 |
Malaysia |
Singapore Airlines to spend US$1.6bil on luxury cabins
The airline has unveiled new cabins in all four travel classes in the biggest and most comprehensive overhaul in its history.
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| Nov 6 05:33 |
Malaysia |
Chinese stocks tumble as global tech selloff deepens
The Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.1%, while the tech-focused Star 50 Index and the AI Index slumped as much as 5% before recouping some losses.
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| Nov 6 05:31 |
Malaysia |
US job growth expected to pick up in October, with moderation in wage gains
The unemployment rate is expected to remain unchanged at 4.2%, while annual wage growth is forecast to slow to 2.9% from 3.0% in September.
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| Nov 6 05:30 |
Singapore |
More reclining abilities for SIA’s new economy, premium economy seats
The new economy and premium economy seats will be fitted in only the new Boeing 777-9 planes.
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| Nov 6 05:20 |
South Korea |
World Bank taps 2nd Korean vice president
The World Bank Group named former Asian Development Bank executive Um Woo-chong to lead its new accountability body, making him the second South Korean appointed to a vice-presidential post at the group. …
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| Nov 6 05:11 |
South Korea |
Hana Financial holds first meeting with mom-and-pop investors
Hana Financial Group held its first-ever meeting with individual shareholders to discuss its plans to enhance corporate value and expand shareholder returns. The meeting took place Thursday at Place1 in Samseong-dong, southern …
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| Nov 6 04:44 |
Laos |
Heavy Rainfall Blamed for Rare Earth Reservoir Breach in Houaphanh
Heavy rainfall caused a reservoir used by a rare earth mining company to breach in Houaphanh Province on 2 November, sending more than 1,000 cubic meters of muddy water into nearby waterways, …
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| Nov 6 04:37 |
China |
EU-China truce under strain as both sides brace for potential trade war
Weeks after the European Union and China struck a deal aimed at averting a looming trade war, the two sides remain at loggerheads over what is wrong with their relationship, how to …
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| Nov 6 04:22 |
Malaysia |
Belgian PM to determine govt future in meeting with king
Bart De Wever has offered his resignation to King Philippe, who is consulting coalition leaders before meeting the Belgian prime minister again.
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| Nov 6 04:02 |
Malaysia |
Trump’s political humbling signals short-term gain, long-term pain for China
Beijing now faces a Congress that may push harder on human rights, Chinese investments and a US$14 billion arms package for Taiwan that Donald Trump has withheld as a 'negotiating chip' with …
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| Nov 6 04:00 |
China |
Growing Vietnam ties test Japan’s commitment to rules-based regional order
Japan’s growing strategic partnership with Vietnam is putting Tokyo’s commitment to a rules-based regional order under scrutiny, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces calls to press Hanoi over its failure to honour …
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| Nov 6 03:53 |
Indonesia |
Gov't consumption supports Indonesia's Q3 2026 economic growth
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said government consumption grew 8.95 percent and was one ...
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| Nov 6 03:52 |
China |
Report highlights China's growing role as global import market
China is now both a global production hub and a key source of global demand, with a growing capacity to absorb goods from around the world, according to a report released on …
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| Nov 6 03:34 |
Singapore |
Sri Lanka budget faces post-IMF test as energy costs bite |
| Nov 6 03:20 |
China |
Canada budget charts ‘economic independence’ in decisive shift from US
Canada unveiled a budget on Thursday that calls for “economic independence” and says that while reducing its reliance on the United States will take time, “the shift is under way”. Prime Minister …
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| Nov 6 01:55 |
Malaysia |
Govt relaxes raw rare earth export moratorium to attract investors
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The government has agreed to provide flexibility regarding the existing moratorium on the ex...
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| Nov 6 01:51 |
Malaysia |
Dollar holds, yen gains as equity rout saps risk appetite ahead of payrolls
The equity sell-off drove investors towards bonds and safe-haven currencies, lifting the yen 0.2% to a one-week high of 157.40 per US dollar before it pared gains.
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| Nov 6 01:30 |
Malaysia |
Does the end justify the means in the Tabung Haji saga?
Do we need to keep investors happy or is there more to it?
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| Nov 6 00:46 |
Philippines |
Risa Hontiveros bares possible red flags in proposed 2027 budget
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday identified possible budget items that could raise red flags during the Senate's deliberations on the proposed 2027 national budget.
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| Nov 5 23:49 |
China |
Chinese vice premier calls for joint efforts to achieve balanced trade
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Thursday called for joint efforts to achieve balanced trade through greater market openness, deeper investment cooperation, innovation and the removal of trade barriers.
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| Nov 5 23:07 |
Malaysia |
LIV Golf winding down operations after financing deal falls apart
LIV Golf’s future had been uncertain after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew financial support beyond the 2026 season.
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| Nov 5 23:02 |
Malaysia |
New US sanctions target Cuba’s oil shipping, electronics sectors
The sanctions include two Chinese companies accused of supplying Cuba's military with security equipment.
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| Nov 5 23:00 |
Malaysia |
Free AI, tax breaks and business grants in Budget 2027 — how Malaysians stand to benefit
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Malaysians who pay for ChatGPT or other AI apps will be able to claim the cost as tax relief...
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| Nov 5 23:00 |
Malaysia |
A tale of 2 Chinas
The Chinese economy is deeply unbalanced, with weak consumption and regional disparities coexisting with dynamic tech and export sectors.
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| Nov 5 22:51 |
Myanmar |
Belarus, Myanmar’s financial crisis and the search for regime survival
Guest contributor Linn Thant Myanmar’s military regime is confronting multiple crises at once. On the battlefield, resistance forces continue to challenge its authority and control over territory. Economically, the country faces mounting …
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| Nov 5 22:26 |
Malaysia |
Bank of England lifts interest rates, warns of further increases
The central bank's Monetary Policy Committee voted 8-1 to raise rates to 4% from 3.75%, the first rise since August 2023.
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| Nov 5 22:11 |
Myanmar |
Unilever to sell Myanmar joint venture stake, deal expected to close in 2027
Global consumer goods conglomerate Unilever announced on Thursday that it will fully divest from its joint venture in Myanmar, marking another high-profile multinational departure from the country even as the military regime …
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| Nov 5 22:08 |
Malaysia |
Nasdaq posts biggest daily drop in 19 months on fears of AI regulations
Democratic victories on Tuesday raised concerns that tighter regulations could slow AI infrastructure expansion, which has helped drive stocks to record highs this year, amid growing opposition to data centres.
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| Nov 5 22:01 |
Indonesia |
BI sees Indonesia's 2026 economic growth reaching 4.9–5.7 percent
Bank Indonesia (BI) projects that sustained government stimulus, improving economic sentiment, and stronger growth ...
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| Nov 5 21:12 |
Malaysia |
Paraguay’s president steps down as banking crisis sows chaos
The resignation follows the takeover of a bank linked to the US-allied leader, which left almost half the population unable to access their money, sparking demonstrations.
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