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Oct 29
09:50
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Bursa snaps 2-day winning streak to close lower
Continued selling pressure in blue-chip stocks weighed on market sentiment, says analyst.
Oct 29
09:36
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Uniqlo cancels price hikes for socks in Japan as inflation bites
The retailer reversed its planned price increase to ¥390 a pair, keeping popular basic socks at ¥290 a pair or ¥990 for four pairs amid rising living costs.
Oct 29
09:18
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Amir Hamzah: Malaysia confident of exceeding 5pc GDP growth in 2026 as strong economy benefits the people
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The government is confident that economic growth will exceed 5.0 per cent this year, markin...
Oct 29
08:42
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
Taiwan says Pakistan briefly closed airspace to Taiwanese flights, citing Beijing’s ‘One China policy’
Pakistan briefly closed its airspace to Taiwanese cargo and passenger flights, Taiwan said on Thursday, suspecting China of being behind the unprecedented move. “We suspect definitely China was behind this,” Deputy Foreign …
Oct 29
08:41
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Sabah targets RM100b GDP by 2030 through investment, industrial growth, says CM
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 29 — Sabah is pursuing various initiatives to achieve a gross domestic product (GDP) target of...
Oct 29
08:35
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Krabi police arrest five over drug debt intimidation shootings
Krabi Police have arrested five suspects over shootings outside three homes in separate districts over three consecutive days, allegedly carried out for 20,000 baht per attack to intimidate people over unpaid drug …
Oct 29
08:35
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Kelantan tables RM1.38b Budget 2027 with RM4.31m operating deficit
KOTA BHARU, Oct 29 — The Kelantan state government today tabled a RM1.383 billion Budget 2027, comprising RM1.087...
Oct 29
07:57
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
From Constitutional Promise to Healthcare Reality: Briding the Gap in the Riht to Health in Timor-Leste
Joana de Araújo Master of Health Law Program, Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada Yogyakarta, Indonesia ABSTRACT Section 57 of the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (CRDTL) and law No. …
Oct 29
06:37
CN CGTN state media
China
China expands foreign business access at Hainan free trade port
China has unveiled 16 measures to make it easier for foreign businesses and professionals to operate in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), the world's largest FTP by area, with new policies …
Oct 29
06:35
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
KB Financial retains profit crown with record W5.79tr earnings
KB Financial Group posted record earnings for the first nine months of 2026, retaining its lead over domestic banking rivals as surging fee income from securities trading and investment products boosted profits. …
Oct 29
06:26
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
S. Korea eyes virtuous cycle via green economic growth
The South Korean government aims to foster a virtuous cycle in which carbon neutrality drives economic growth and job creation through its green transformation initiative, the finance minister said Thursday. "Climate change …
Oct 29
06:20
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
No change in Malaysia’s non-aligned stand on geopolitical issues as Brics partner, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Malaysia’s status as a Brics partner country does not alter the nation’s stance...
Oct 29
06:18
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Korea's chip boom catches US Fed chair's eye
As the US Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady, Chair Kevin Warsh pointed to South Korea's importance in the global technology supply chain as a reason for tracking its economy. …
Oct 29
06:00
KR Yonhap
South Korea
S. Korea eyes virtuous cycle via green economic growth: finance minister
SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government aims to foster a virtuous...
Oct 29
05:09
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Thailand Makes History as Host of the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings, Releases "Bangkok Dialogue Notes"
The 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, held from 12 to 18 October ...
Oct 29
04:39
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste, Australia deepen business and investment ties
DÍLI, 29 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste is seeking to attract more private investment to diversify its economy, boost domestic production and create jobs as the government works to reduce its reliance …
Oct 29
03:59
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia highlights agricultural products and investment opportunities at Asia-Pacific Summit
Cambodia highlighted its agricultural production potential and investment opportunities at the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Summit in Singapore, with the agriculture minister outlining the country’s strategic agricultural products and opportunities to expand exports. The …
Oct 29
03:16
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Indonesia races to sign EU trade deal ahead of GSP expiry
Indonesia is targeting the signing of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement ...
Oct 29
03:01
HK RTHK English News state media
Hong Kong
HKMA warns of interest rate risks as Fed holds steady
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Thursday reminded the public to carefully manage interest rate risks when making property, investment or borrowing decisions, after the US Federal Reserve kept its benchmark …
Oct 29
02:52
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Asian shares fall after Alphabet earnings miss forecasts
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan dropped 0.7%, while Japan's Nikkei trimmed gains to be up 0.3%.
Oct 29
02:05
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Dollar steady after Fed hold leaves rate path murky
The greenback had held near two-week highs ahead of the announcement but turned lower after Fed chair Kevin Warsh offered no clear steer on a December move.
Oct 29
01:28
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
S. Korea to closely monitor impact of upcoming US midterm elections
South Korean financial authorities said Thursday they will closely monitor the impact of the US midterm elections on financial markets and take immediate countermeasures if necessary in the event of sharp market …
Oct 29
01:26
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Northern Territory and Timor-Leste business bodies formalise cooperation agreement in Díli
DÍLI, 29 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Northern Territory and Timorese businesses have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen trade and investment ties by establishing points of contact in Díli and Darwin. The …
Oct 29
01:26
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Duterte camp hits talk of VP replacement as premature, distraction from impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp on Thursday called discussions about possible replacements for her premature and a distraction from questions over the fairness and legality of her impeachment trial.“These …
Oct 29
01:24
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Orange economy state-level meeting expected in November, Fahmi says
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — A meeting involving state executive councillors (Exco members) to discuss developments in t...
Oct 29
01:07
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
MACC probe into KWAP’s eFishery investment ongoing, Finance Ministry says
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is still investigating Retirement Fund Inco...
Oct 29
00:54
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Learn from Indonesia-Singapore gas row, build up own energy resources, maritime expert tells govt
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Indonesia’s move to cut natural gas exports to Singapore should be a reminder f...
Oct 29
00:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
DA eyes tighter pork import rules after corn quota hike
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is moving to tighten pork import rules after the government raised the country’s corn import quota, as it seeks to bring down livestock production …
Oct 28
23:09
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Ford’s profit dips but says US consumers still ‘resilient’
The US automaker has not seen a consumer shift away from trucks despite higher gasoline prices exacerbating cost-of-living challenges across the US.
Oct 28
23:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Why Malaysian youths haven’t taken to the streets
Universiti Malaya political scientist Khoo Ying Hooi says Malaysian youth lack a sustained, independent movement organised around economic demands.
Oct 28
23:00
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
A road when it’s dry, a river when it pours: How KL’s SMART Tunnel switches from highway to flood channel
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — To most motorists, the SMART Tunnel is a way to bypass traffic congestion on the southern a...
Oct 28
23:00
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Malaysia’s latest haze cost RM8b in welfare losses, may have led to 1,700 deaths, report finds
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Malaysia’s recent haze episode carried an estimated RM8 billion in welfare losse...
Oct 28
23:00
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
FMM report: Haze cost some Malaysian firms about RM280,000 in masks, medical expenses
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The recent haze has cost some Malaysian businesses additional haze-related expenses of at l...
Oct 28
22:20
LA Laotian Times
Laos
Jacobi launches the Investment Management Harness, a governed path from AI prototype to production
BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Jacobi Strategies today announced the launch of the Jacobi Investment Management Harness (the “Harness”), giving institutional investment teams a governed route from proprietary AI prototype …
Oct 28
22:01
KR Yonhap
South Korea
(3rd LD) Fed holds key interest rate steady; Warsh says inflation 'too high'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its b...
Oct 28
21:53
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Wall Street ends higher as Fed holds key rate steady
All three major US stock indexes oscillated following the decision and throughout Fed chair Kevin Warsh's subsequent press conference.
Oct 28
21:48
JP Japan Today
Japan
Japan, Germany leaders target closer ties on critical minerals
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed on Wednesday to cooperate on critical minerals, seeking to diversify supplies in a global sector dominated by…
Oct 28
21:45
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US Fed holds interest rates steady despite ‘too high’ inflation
The 12-member Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-2 to hold rates, citing the need for more data in the fight against inflation.
Oct 28
20:30
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
[Dambisa Moyo] The specter of AI-led slowdown
Today’s economic growth depends heavily on AI investment and fiscal spending. The International Monetary Fund estimates that artificial intelligence could add up to half a percentage point to annual global growth over …
Oct 28
20:29
KR Yonhap
South Korea
(2nd LD) Fed holds key interest rate steady; Warsh says inflation 'too high'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its b...