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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The government has agreed to provide flexibility regarding the existing moratorium on the ex...

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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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.

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.

LIV Golf’s future had been uncertain after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew financial support beyond the 2026 season.

The sanctions include two Chinese companies accused of supplying Cuba's military with security equipment.

The Chinese economy is deeply unbalanced, with weak consumption and regional disparities coexisting with dynamic tech and export sectors.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Malaysians who pay for ChatGPT or other AI apps will be able to claim the cost as tax relief...

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 …

The central bank's Monetary Policy Committee voted 8-1 to raise rates to 4% from 3.75%, the first rise since August 2023.

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 …

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.

Bank Indonesia (BI) projects that sustained government stimulus, improving economic sentiment, and stronger growth ...

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.

Can an extremely trade-dependent country afford to remain outside the most important free trade agreement in its region? Unfortunately, that is what South Korea appears to be trying to do. President Lee …

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Thursday expressed confidence that the Senate will remove unsubstantiated programs, projects, and questionable line items from the proposed 2027 national budget, backing efforts to strengthen …

Democrats made significant gains on Nov. 4, even in states thought to be Republican strongholds.

Cambodia should prioritise economic diversification, social protection, skills development and stronger governance in its 2027 national budget to sustain growth and public welfare amid rising inflation, Senate Second Vice-President Thun Vathana said …

Key Points Introduction ARTEX is a Chinese open-source, AI-powered penetration testing platform designed to help security teams assess systems they own or are authorized to test. It uses large language models (LLMs) …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the first delivery of natural gas from Malampaya’s new offshore wells in Batangas City on Thursday.Speaking at the ceremonial first flow of gas from Malampaya’s Phase 4 …

ECONOMIC dependence on China could constrain the Philippines’ ability to defend its sovereignty and make independent policy decisions, a civil society group warned on Thursday.Democracy Watch co-convenor Lloyd Zaragoza urged Manila to …

SAYING that 30 of the poorest municipalities receive no funding for additional classrooms, Sen. Pia Cayetano on Thursday called for a more equitable distribution of classroom construction funds.“Many communities across the country …

IN a major push to expand market access for Philippine exports, senators are seeking the total elimination of Japanese tariffs on locally manufactured heated tobacco products (HTPs), fruits and other agricultural products.The …

Chip stocks, along with companies linked to the AI infrastructure buildout, slipped further following the Democrats' election victory, including in several key data-centre states.

SHANGHAI — The Philippines is expected to showcase its tropical flavors to the Chinese market as it participates in the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) from November 5-10.The CIIE is China's …

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China's Governance and Worldwide Development Global Dialogue in Lyon

The Kuwait edition of the Global Dialogue on China's Governance and Global Development was held in Kuwait City on Tuesday, co-hosted by China Media Group (CMG), the Chinese Embassy in Kuwait and …

AI เปลี่ยนตลาดแรงงานทั่วโลก เด็กจบใหม่หางานยากขึ้น แรงงานไทย 8.7 ล้านคนเสี่ยงถูกกระทบ See Think Thu, 2026-11-05 - 19:09 การมาของปัญญาประดิษฐ์ (AI) ก่อให้เกิดความคำถามสำคัญว่า ในวันที่ AI สามารถทำงานหลายอย่างแทนมนุษย์ได้มากขึ้น ความต้องการแรงงานจะลดน้อยลงหรือไม่ โดยเฉพาะคนหนุ่มสาวจบใหม่ที่ไม่มีประสบการณ์ในการทำงานมาก่อนนี่คือหนึ่งในหัวข้อสำคัญที่ถูกหยิบยกขึ้นมาหารือในการประชุม IMF และ World Bank ที่ผ่านมา โดยตัวแทนจาก IMF ระบุว่าการมาของ AI กำลังเปลี่ยนแปลงรูปแบบความต้องการในตลาดแรงงาน ซึ่งในตอนนี้ปัญหาใหญ่ที่เริ่มเห็นได้ชัดคือความต้องการเด็กจบใหม่ลดลง เพราะงานระดับเริ่มต้นสามารถใช้ …

MANILA, Philippines – House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Thursday said congressional amendments to the P7.2-trillion proposed budget for next year should not be automatically presumed to involve corruption and wrongdoing …

MANILA, Philippines — Bataan Rep. Albert Garcia said on Thursday that the House of Representatives incorporated a provision into the P7.2-trillion budget bill authorizing corrections to clerical errors in blueprint details. Garcia, …

MANILA, Philippines — Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo said Thursday that there is no room for unauthorized budget insertions in the city’s budget. In a media interview following the ceremonial turnover of …

Beijing says it remains open to buying more agricultural products from the United States, but wants reciprocal tariff cuts covering US$30 billion worth of products on each side to be implemented first …

President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday instructed officials to help build an economic virtuous cycle in which Korea's recent export growth can translate into a recovery in domestic demand, leading to the …

Indonesian government is targeting economic growth of 5.4 percent for the full year of 2026, in line with the year-end ...

Chow Kon Yeow says the review should cover jurisdiction, entitlement rights, financial implications and implementation mechanisms.

China has always been open to expanding its purchases of agricultural products from the United States, but the precondition is that the two sides' arrangement for a $30-billion reciprocal tariff reduction is …

Cambodia’s draft budget for 2027 would raise spending on defense, security and public order by nearly 14%, to $1.61 billion, according to the draft posted Thursday by the Ministry of Economy and …

Thailand’s economy could face severe disruption if Myanmar migrant workers were forced to return home, a labour rights leader has warned, urging the Thai government to overhaul a registration system that he …