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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
521–560 of 1725 articles
Group by story · Times in UTC| Nov 5 00:04 |
Timor-Leste |
Academic Knowledge, Political Power and Intellectual Integrity: Reflections on the Historical Experience of Timor-Leste
By: Dionísio Babo Soares Timor-Leste’s journey towards the restoration of independence provides a particularly valuable case study for examining the relationship between academic knowledge, political power and intellectual integrity. Beyond the military …
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| Nov 4 23:57 |
South Korea |
S. Korea's current account surplus tops $60b for 1st time on chip boom
South Korea posted an all-time high current account surplus of over $60 billion won in September on strong exports of semiconductors, central bank data showed Thursday. The current account surplus totaled $61.46 …
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| Nov 4 23:17 |
Vietnam |
FDI capital hits record high VIVốn FDI tăng kỷ lục
Việt Nam tiếp tục thu hút mạnh mẽ dòng vốn đầu tư nước ngoài từ nhiều quốc gia, vùng lãnh thổ bất chấp bối cảnh địa chính trị quốc tế có nhiều …
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| Nov 4 23:00 |
Malaysia |
Budget 2027: Can monthly EPF withdrawals keep retirees from running out of money?
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — For many Malaysians, retirement savings are built up over decades of working life, but the c...
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| Nov 4 22:59 |
Cambodia |
WEPs awards and business forum drive women’s economic empowerment
Private sector leaders, government officials and international development partners gathered on Tuesday for a national initiative aimed at advancing economic opportunities and market access for women-led enterprises. The post WEPs awards and …
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| Nov 4 22:21 |
Myanmar |
Aid must strengthen democracy in Myanmar, not the junta
Guest contributor Khin Ohmar During the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok in October, I took part in a Myanmar civil society delegation that engaged senior officials from the World Bank, raising …
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| Nov 4 22:00 |
Singapore |
Commentary: Zetrix's financial collapse poses a major governance test for Anwar's government
A deepening financial crisis at Zetrix AI, a provider for digital government services, is presenting the Anwar Ibrahim administration with a governance dilemma, writes CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
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| Nov 4 21:49 |
Malaysia |
Wall Street ends higher after Democrats win Congress
Large technology stocks rose on expectations that slower AI infrastructure expansion would favour established players, while smaller companies involved in the buildout fell.
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| Nov 4 21:10 |
China |
Canada to curb reliance on US despite Trump team’s crushing midterm loss, minister says
Canada’s push to reduce economic dependence on the US will not change after President Donald Trump’s Republican Party suffered a crushing midterm election defeat, an official said on Wednesday. Canadian Prime Minister …
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| Nov 4 20:30 |
South Korea |
[Anne O. Krueger] Tariff fiasco may save free trade
In the nearly two years since he returned to the White House, US President Donald Trump has picked up where he left off in his first term, shredding the open multilateral trading …
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| Nov 4 18:57 |
Singapore |
S'porean mum, 36, has 7 children with 4 partners, 1st child born out of wedlock at 17
She and her current husband are facing financial difficulties, with her husband declared bankrupt.
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| Nov 4 17:40 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia, IMF discuss growth challenges and reforms
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF) Aun Pornmoniroth Monday met with top officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to map out Cambodia’s economic outlook, technical assistance priorities …
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| Nov 4 17:36 |
Cambodia |
FAO urges direct action against child malnutrition
About 22% of Cambodian children under five are stunted, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said Wednesday, prompting calls for expanded cross-sector investment to combat child malnutrition and secure long-term economic growth. …
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| Nov 4 17:27 |
Cambodia |
Authorities warn of Telegram investment scams and security risks
The Anti-Cyber Crime Department has arrested a 26-year-old man suspected of involvement in an online investment scam that allegedly defrauded a victim of $1,500 (about 6 million riel), while warning the public …
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| Nov 4 17:22 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia-EU dialogue pushes for fresh FDI boost
Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) Sun Chanthol and Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Cambodia Igor Driesmans yesterday co-chaired the “5th …
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| Nov 4 16:17 |
Mongolia |
I HAVE NEVER WORN A MEDAL…
Memories of the 68-Year-Old “Old Sports Palace”: Mongolian Sports History – Part 2 In 2012, I published an article entitled “The Central Sports Palace in Conversation with Ministers” in the Ardchilal daily …
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| Nov 4 16:13 |
Philippines |
Asean chief leads call for regional cooperation on 'ethical, safe AI'
FUZHOU, China — Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn led the call for regional cooperation on "responsible governance and ethics, a safety network, and harnessing infrastructure" amid …
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| Nov 4 16:05 |
Philippines |
Palace: Never stop youth seeking jobs abroad
MALACAÑANG said the government will not prevent young Filipinos seeking a better life abroad from migrating, noting that their success abroad benefits the economy.The Palace’s statement follows a Philippine Institute for Development …
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| Nov 4 15:08 |
China |
China's services trade maintains growth amid push for new drivers
China's trade in services maintained brisk growth in the first nine months of 2026 as the country moved to foster new drivers of foreign trade and promote high-standard opening up.
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| Nov 4 15:04 |
China |
Wang Yi calls for new 'golden decade' of Lancang-Mekong cooperation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday called on the six Lancang-Mekong countries to build on their fruitful cooperation in the past 10 years and jointly usher in a new "golden decade."
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| Nov 4 14:54 |
China |
Chinese premier meets director general of WIPO
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Director General Daren Tang in Beijing on Wednesday.
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| Nov 4 14:00 |
Hong Kong |
John Lee visits Shanghai to promote SAR businesses
Chief Executive John Lee arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday afternoon after visiting Beijing, where he attended the opening ceremony of the 29th Beijing Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Symposium. In a Facebook post, …
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| Nov 4 12:04 |
Malaysia |
Google set to invest RM61bil in Malaysia over 2027-28
The Alphabet subsidiary is expected to contribute an annual average of RM4.48 billion to the nation’s GDP over the two years.
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| Nov 4 12:02 |
Singapore |
Govt empowered to restrict business dealings of errant entities in proposed THPA amendment
These proposed restrictions may include the supply or purchase of goods and services or the provision of loans and other financial support.
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| Nov 4 12:02 |
South Korea |
Regulator finalizes $276 mil. penalties on banks, securities firms over mis-selling of HK-tied derivatives
Seven banks and six securities firms were slapped with a combined 370 billion won ($276 million) in penalties by the financial regulator Wednesday over their mis-selling of equity-linked securities (ELS) products tracking …
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| Nov 4 12:02 |
South Korea |
More productive, attractive regions outside Seoul key to sustaining growth: OECD officials
Korea needs to boost productivity in regions outside the capital area and make them more attractive places to live as it seeks to sustain economic growth and address demographic challenges, officials at …
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| Nov 4 12:02 |
South Korea |
PM pledges to root out price-fixing practices
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook pledged Wednesday to root out price-fixing practices, saying the government has imposed more than 1.8 trillion won ($1.3 billion) in administrative fines this year alone on companies involved …
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| Nov 4 12:01 |
Philippines |
Can Filipino MSMEs keep up with growing digital economy?
MANILA, Philippines — The digital economy contributed 9.8% to the Philippine economy in 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), highlighting the growing role of digital technologies in the country’s economic …
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| Nov 4 11:40 |
Malaysia |
Sweden raises key interest rate, flags further hikes
The Riksbank raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2%, its first increase since September 2023.
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| Nov 4 11:30 |
China |
From shopping carts to vast market: The CIIE in everyday life
On the fourth floor of a mall on Nanjing East Road, Shanghai's busiest pedestrian shopping street, sits a small bazaar stocked with products from more than 20 countries and regions.
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| Nov 4 11:17 |
Malaysia |
Trump’s midterm rebuke gives trading partners room to resist
Political analysts and economists said the US midterm election results could prompt countries to delay investment pledges made to avoid tariffs and give China an advantage in ongoing trade talks.
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| Nov 4 11:15 |
Malaysia |
Govt slashes job creation target for economic corridors by 71% for 2027
Although new jobs are expected to drop from 150,100 in 2026 to 43,000 next year, realised investments are slated to rise from RM91 billion to RM94 billion.
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| Nov 4 10:59 |
Malaysia |
Bangladesh’s garment industry wage board agrees to raise minimum wage
The agreement follows five days of protests and clashes, with workers demanding a minimum monthly wage of ৳30,000, a 140% increase from the current ৳12,500.
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| Nov 4 10:54 |
Cambodia |
CRF, Chinese Embassy discuss rice exports and supply chain development
The Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) and the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in the rice sector, with a focus on export performance, supply capacity and the development of …
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| Nov 4 10:47 |
Malaysia |
Luxury homes contribute little to property overhang, says developer
Paramount Property Group CEO Jeffrey Chew says demand for luxury homes remains strong among international buyers.
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| Nov 4 10:24 |
Malaysia |
Ringgit closes higher ahead of BNM’s OPR decision
The ringgit strengthened following Democratic gains in the US midterm elections, says an analyst.
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| Nov 4 10:18 |
Malaysia |
Google commits additional US$15b to Malaysia data centre expansion over two years, projects 37,000 jobs as Anwar hails investment
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Google will invest an additional US$15 billion (RM61 billion) in Malaysia over the next two...
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| Nov 4 09:51 |
Malaysia |
Global stocks rally, dollar dips after Democrats’ midterm sweep
Polls show Democratic voters favour tighter AI regulation, while investors expect greater scrutiny of the sector under a Democratic-controlled Congress.
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| Nov 4 09:30 |
Thailand |
Koh Chang bridge could charge motorists 340 baht each way from 2035
An Expressway Authority study sets a first-year toll of 340 baht for cars, 90 baht for motorcycles and nothing for pedestrians on the planned Koh Chang bridge. The story Koh Chang bridge …
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| Nov 4 08:54 |
South Korea |
Banks, brokerages face record W374.6b penalties over Hong Kong ELS
South Korea's financial regulator on Wednesday imposed a record 374.6 billion won ($280 million) in penalties on seven banks and six securities firms for misselling Hong Kong-linked investment products, sharply reducing the …
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