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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
721–760 of 1633 stories (1719 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Nov 1 12:00 |
China |
US critical minerals push delivers a gold rush — for Washington lobbyists
Billions in government backing have produced a flurry of deals but little increase in domestic production
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| Nov 1 11:58 |
Malaysia |
Rioters loot stores in Frankfurt as Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violent
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in 34 cities to demand better education and lower living costs.
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| Nov 1 10:36 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia pushes ahead with world bank-backed regional connectivity project
Cambodia has reviewed progress and implementation challenges under a World Bank-financed project aimed at improving regional infrastructure connectivity, with government officials focusing on budget planning, procurement and financial management to ensure effective …
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| Nov 1 10:24 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia encourages villages to tap creative economy potential
Indonesia's Creative Economy Minister/Head of the Creative Economy Agency Teuku Riefky Harsya has encouraged ...
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| Nov 1 10:18 |
Thailand |
Thailand tightens checks on cash deposits over 5 million baht
Thailand has introduced stricter checks on cash deposits of 5 million baht or more at bank branches, under new Bank of Thailand rules that took effect today, November 1. The rules apply …
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| Nov 1 10:14 |
China |
China's draft financial law takes aim at cross-border risks
China's draft financial law takes aim at cross-border risks
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| Nov 1 10:12 |
Malaysia |
Oil giant Aramco takes 49% stake in Saudi AI company
Aramco will inject about US$2.6 billion in cash and assets into Humain as the AI firm seeks to expand its capabilities and meet rising demand.
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| Nov 1 08:18 |
Hong Kong |
HK Q3 growth set to beat forecasts: FS
Hong Kong’s economy is expected to grow faster than market forecasts in Q3, extending its positive growth streak to 15 consecutive quarters, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan. In his weekly blog …
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| Nov 1 07:13 |
Malaysia |
Sepang circuit must be more than just a race track: Deputy minister pushes for serious F1 evaluation
SEPANG, Nov 1 — The possibility of bringing Formula 1 (F1) racing back to Malaysia must be seriously evaluated, wh...
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| Nov 1 06:01 |
Philippines |
BOC seeks to ease export hurdles for Filipino businesses
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is seeking to simplify export procedures and help Filipino businesses overcome regulatory and customs hurdles in accessing international markets. The bureau discussed customs processes, …
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| Nov 1 05:32 |
Malaysia |
Malaysians face pricey Indian onions as fresh supply delays cloud Deepavali festival
PHNOM PENH, Nov 1 — Malaysian consumers could pay more for Indian onions ahead of the Deepavali festival as produc...
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| Nov 1 04:21 |
China |
'New vitality': Upgraded China-Peru free trade agreement takes effect
A protocol upgrading the free trade agreement (FTA) between China and Peru officially entered into force on Sunday, injecting new vitality into bilateral economic and trade relations.
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| Nov 1 04:17 |
South Korea |
[APK 2026] Korea, Germany seek economic security without protectionism
South Korea and Germany must strengthen economic security without retreating into protectionism, government and business leaders said Friday, calling for closer cooperation in industrial AI and supply chains as geopolitical tensions reshape …
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| Nov 1 03:53 |
Malaysia |
Not sidelined: Sabah, Sarawak rural road allocation nearly triples to RM11b for 2023–2027, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — Sabah and Sarawak have never been sidelined in rural road development, with allocations for...
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
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| Nov 1 03:22 |
Malaysia |
RM30m Media Innovation Fund 2.0 to strengthen newsrooms and protect jobs, says Bernama CEO
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — The government’s initiative in providing the Media Innovation Fund 2.0 reflects an ong...
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| Nov 1 02:52 |
Philippines |
No room for shady insertions: Ejercito says watchdogs allowed to join budget bicam proceedings
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Finance Committee Chairman JV Ejercito said that civil society organizations (CSOs) will participate in the bicameral deliberations on the proposed 2027 national budget, saying more public scrutiny is …
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| Nov 1 02:38 |
China |
Swiss President arrives in Beijing as trade ties take center stage
Swiss President arrives in Beijing as trade ties take center stage
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| Nov 1 02:18 |
Malaysia |
New Chinese ambassador Yao Wen outlines four key priorities to deepen Malaysia-China ties
SEPANG, Nov 1 — Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Yao Wen has pledged to further strengthen bilateral...
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| Nov 1 02:03 |
South Korea |
SK hynix hosts first Partners Day in Japan to strengthen chip supply chain
SK hynix brought together more than 20 Japanese semiconductor suppliers at its first Partners Day in Japan, seeking closer cooperation on advanced chip technologies and supply chain stability as artificial intelligence-driven memory …
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| Nov 1 02:02 |
Malaysia |
South Korean exports nearly doubled in October on AI investment boom
The surge was partly driven by the month having more working days than a year earlier due to differences in the timing of the Chuseok holidays.
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| Nov 1 01:48 |
South Korea |
Hana Financial joins Autism Race to promote inclusion
Hana Financial Group joined the 2026 Autism Race on Saturday, marking its seventh consecutive year supporting the event to raise autism awareness and promote inclusion, the company said Sunday. About 100 employees …
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| Nov 1 00:23 |
Timor-Leste |
Europe: Freedom Requires Authority —Migration, Integration and Democratic Defence — A Perspective from Timor-Leste
By: Dionísio Babo Soares* Every political order rests upon a balance between legitimacy and power. Legitimacy without power becomes mere exhortation; power without legitimacy becomes coercion. Enduring societies maintain both in a …
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| Oct 31 23:40 |
Japan |
‘Quad’ diplomats express ‘grave concerns’ about economic coercion in veiled jab at China
Economic security was a key feature of the talks, the officials' third meeting this year, as the grouping gears up for a leaders' summit this month.
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| Oct 31 19:32 |
China |
G20 foreign ministers end Atlanta meeting without consensus on key issues
As Washington seeks to loosen China’s dominance over critical minerals, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged other members of the Group of 20 (G20) to strengthen supply chains and secure strategic …
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| Oct 31 16:15 |
Philippines |
Senate chief assures business community
SENATE President Sherwin Gatchalian on Saturday assured the country’s business sector that senators will rigorously vet the proposed P7.2-trillion 2027 national budget, promising to strip away all politically driven, technically baseless congressional …
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| Oct 31 14:20 |
Malaysia |
Russia to extend diesel export ban until late January 2027
However, deputy prime minister Alexander Novak said specific exceptions will be made for supplies to global markets.
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| Oct 31 13:02 |
Laos |
HanAll F&B Files Patent for Rice Noodle Manufacturing Method, Pursues Development of Noodles Made with Domestic Rice
Company has invested approximately 6 tons of rice flour over three years in manufacturing research, with plans to expand into rice pasta and rice naengmyeon SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ …
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| Oct 31 12:47 |
Hong Kong |
Evening News on TV32 - Oct 31
Top stories for Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 - Finance chief Paul Chan says Hong Kong could record its strongest full-year economic growth in five years. - Police arrest 58 people, including minors, …
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| Oct 31 11:19 |
Malaysia |
RM16b in SARA, STR aid for Malaysians as helping the poor won’t bankrupt the govt, says Anwar
KOTA BHARU, Oct 31 — The government will not become poor or go bankrupt by helping the less fortunate, as the real...
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
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| Oct 31 10:20 |
China |
Hong Kong may raise GDP forecast as growth poised for 5-year high: Paul Chan
Hong Kong’s economic growth this year could be the city’s strongest in five years, with potential for further upward revisions after the full-year forecast was previously raised to a range of 3.5 …
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| Oct 31 10:16 |
China |
From Karakoram to Arabian Sea, Ep. 3: A Friendship Across Generations
From Karakoram to Arabian Sea, Ep. 3: A Friendship Across Generations
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| Oct 31 09:51 |
China |
China-Africa green mobility cooperation gains momentum
More than 700 industry, government and finance delegates from over 20 African countries converged at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, South Africa, for a major automotive partnership conference to explore joint …
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| Oct 31 08:59 |
China |
China warns sidelining development undermines human rights
China on Friday called for stronger international cooperation to advance the right to development, and urged countries to put development at the center of the global agenda amid widening inequalities and mounting …
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| Oct 31 06:54 |
Hong Kong |
HK may see strongest growth in five years: Paul Chan
Hong Kong could record its strongest full-year economic growth figure in five years in 2026, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan. Speaking on a radio programme on Saturday, he said the economy …
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| Oct 31 05:18 |
Malaysia |
Malaysian banks must back bunkering players or lose business to Singapore, says industry leader
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — Malaysia’s maritime industry is calling for a stronger financing support f...
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| Oct 31 04:15 |
Malaysia |
China’s factory activity returns to contraction in October
The drop in manufacturing activity was partly driven by a week-long national holiday at the start of the month.
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| Oct 31 01:38 |
Malaysia |
Macron to visit Malaysia on Nov 16–17 as ties with France deepen
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit Malaysia on November 16–17, sai...
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| Oct 31 01:27 |
Philippines |
Senate to scrutinize P7.2T budget after businessmen raise alarm over House insertions — Gatchalian
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian on Saturday assured the country’s business sector that the Senate would vet the proposed P7.2 trillion 2027 national budget, promising to strip away all …
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| Oct 31 01:00 |
Malaysia |
MIPP and Gerakan: PN’s invisible men
Gerakan and MIPP seem perfectly content to sit in the back seat of a driverless car heading straight towards a cliff.
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| Oct 31 00:53 |
Malaysia |
China’s Xi hails new chapter with Germany
Xi Jinping held talks with German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is on a five-day visit to China amid brewing trade tensions.
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