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Oct 27
09:17
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Minister defends Udon Thani Horticultural Expo spending amid budget criticism
Thailand’s Deputy Agriculture Minister Watcharaphon Khaokham defended the expected economic benefits of the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026 amid questions about spending, with organisers forecasting up to 3.6 million visitors and …
Oct 27
09:02
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Belgium’s public debt exceeds US$800bil
Belgium’s debt-to-GDP ratio rose to 110.2% in Q2, about 27 percentage points above the EU average.
Oct 27
08:41
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Fix your water supply before chasing RM720b GDP dream, Akmal tells SG4 states
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Chronic deficits in basic utilities, highlighted by Kedah's zero per cent water reserve...
Oct 27
08:29
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
OJK urges Gen Z to beware of financial risks in digital age
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) urged young people on Tuesday to beware of financial risks from heavy digital ...
Oct 27
08:26
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Water supply woes threaten SG4 states’ ambitious growth target, says minister
The four opposition-led states are targeting a combined GDP of RM723.75 billion by 2050, implying annual growth of up to 7%.
Oct 27
08:03
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Towards New Horizons: Malaysia and Timor-Leste
By Ambassador of Malaysia to Timor-Leste, Fairuz Rozali DÍLI, 27 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste marked the first anniversary of its admission to ASEAN as the organisation’s eleventh member. The Embassy of …
Oct 27
06:14
CN CGTN state media
China
Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference 2026 opens in Hong Kong
Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference 2026 opens in Hong Kong
Oct 27
06:12
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Chip boom drives Korea's surprise 1% GDP growth in Q3
South Korea's economy grew more than three times faster than expected in the third quarter, powered by booming semiconductor exports and investment, raising the prospect of a significant upgrade to the country's …
Oct 27
06:10
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Hoseo University brings Uzbek delegation to Korean semiconductor manufacturer
Uzbek government officials and university professors visited semiconductor substrate manufacturer Simmtech in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, Tuesday as part of a training program focused on semiconductor packaging and industrial cooperation. The delegation …
Oct 27
06:03
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Japanese investment group claims JYP takeover, raising questions over credibility
An obscure investment group claiming to be based in Japan sparked controversy in the K-pop industry Monday by announcing plans to acquire a controlling stake in JYP Entertainment. Questions remain over whether …
Oct 27
06:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
President Lee says Korea should learn from European protests to sustain growth
President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday that Korea should learn from growing public protests in Europe, citing low growth as a potential reason for the unrest and stressing the importance of ensuring …
Oct 27
05:58
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Anwar calls for stricter rules for GLCs, says bosses must not treat them as family property
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The government is considering a Government-Owned Entities Bill to tighten governance at gov...
Oct 27
05:54
CN CGTN state media
China
Electronics, high-tech manufacturing drive China's industrial profits
Electronics, high-tech manufacturing drive China's industrial profits
Oct 27
05:53
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Anwar plans new law for GLCs and GLICs, cites Battersea losses and eFishery failure
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The government plans to introduce legislation to tighten governance at government-linked co...
Oct 27
05:19
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Lacson vows to fight 'one trillion pork'
MANILA, Philippines — From the “One Trillion March” to “One Trillion Pork,” Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said the fight for a clean national budget must continue as he considers bringing civil society …
Oct 27
05:12
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Love is in the air, and so is the bill: 13pc of Malaysian men willing to go into debt for dates
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — For some Malaysian men, keeping the romance alive could mean stretching their wallets &mdas...
Oct 27
05:06
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Ismail puts off appointing new Negeri Sembilan exco
Menteri besar wants to wait for the Federal Court's decision regarding the challenge on the sacking of his 10 former exco members.
Oct 27
04:48
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Lee says Korea must learn from Europe’s unrest, rooted in low growth
President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday that low economic growth was the root cause of social unrest across Europe, and that South Korea must learn from the turmoil. His remarks came as …
Oct 27
04:32
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Suvarnabhumi customs finds pounds and dollars in Indian passenger’s luggage
Customs officers at Suvarnabhumi International Airport intercepted an Indian passenger arriving from Mumbai with foreign banknotes worth approximately 2.6 million baht in his luggage, according to the Customs Department. The department announced …
Oct 27
03:40
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Iran war boosts Malaysian data centre appeal, SD Guthrie says
Even as it seeks to capitalise on the data centre boom, SD Guthrie’s core palm oil business faces a more uncertain supply outlook.
Oct 27
03:30
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
TIMOR GAP to buy Woodside Energy’s 33.44% stake in Sunrise Project
DÍLI, 27 October 2026 (TATOLI) – TIMOR GAP, Timor Gás & Petróleo, E.P. (“TIMOR GAP”) today has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement with Woodside Energy Ltd under which TIMOR GAP will …
Oct 27
02:37
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Yen slips ahead of central bank bonanza, dollar firms on tech rebound
Japan's service-sector inflation rose 3.7% year-on-year in September, signalling price pressures that will likely keep the central bank on track for rate hikes.
Oct 27
02:14
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Asian stocks surge as Anthropic IPO lifts sentiment ahead of earnings
The eagerly anticipated IPO filing lifted risk appetite in what will be a test for the AI trade and central bank meetings shaping near-term interest rates.
Oct 27
01:45
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Nancy Shukri warns withholding money for basic needs can amount to domestic abuse, urges victims to seek help
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Being denied money for clothing, reprimanded over online purchases or forced to rely...
Oct 27
01:31
KR Yonhap
South Korea
(2nd LD) S. Korea's GDP expands 1 pct in Q3 on strong exports, investment: BOK
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- Strong semiconductor-led exports and investment drove...
Oct 27
01:22
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US warns EU loan to Airbus threatens aircraft financing trade truce
US trade representative Jamieson Greer also expressed frustration after his office received no details about the US$3.4 billion loan issued in June.
Oct 27
00:50
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Fahmi: RM5b Jendela revamp to use Starlink, small cells to close Malaysia’s final 1pc Internet coverage gap
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The National Digital Network (Jendela) initiative is being modified to use alternativ...
Oct 27
00:09
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
S. Korea's GDP expands 1% in Q3 on strong exports, investment: BOK
Strong semiconductor-led exports and investment drove South Korea's economy to grow faster than expected by 1 percent in the third quarter from a quarter earlier, putting annual growth of 3.6 percent within …
Oct 26
23:20
KR Yonhap
South Korea
(LEAD) S. Korea's GDP expands 1 pct in Q3 on strong exports, investment: BOK
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean economy grew 1 percent in the third ...
Oct 26
23:05
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Investment authorities review $222 million project applications to create 900 jobs
Investment authorities yesterday reviewed applications for qualified investment projects worth approximately $222 million, expected to generate around 900 jobs. The post Investment authorities review $222 million project applications to create 900 jobs …
Oct 26
23:00
KR Yonhap
South Korea
S. Korea's GDP expands 1 pct in Q3 on strong exports, investment: BOK
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean economy grew 1 percent in the third ...
Oct 26
23:00
KR Yonhap
South Korea
(URGENT) S. Korea's GDP expands 1 pct in Q3 on strong exports, investment: BOK
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Oct 26
23:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Can PN truly function as an opposition?
A coalition unable to explain how it governs itself will struggle to persuade voters that it can govern everyone else.
Oct 26
23:00
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Want to plan your finances to have enough for retirement in Malaysia? Here are some tips
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — As the average life expectancy of Malaysians rise, the pressing question becomes whether th...
Oct 26
23:00
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Budget 2027 autism initiatives aim to bridge early education gap for rural, low-income children
KUANTAN, Oct 27 — Access to appropriate early education and guidance is essential for autistic children...
Oct 26
22:51
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Clean water sector seeks investment and technology to boost climate resilience
Cambodia is seeking greater investment, technology adoption and private-sector partnerships to expand access to clean water and strengthen climate resilience, as rising demand and climate change increase pressure on the country’s water …
Oct 26
22:12
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Equities end higher as Anthropic’s IPO filing lifts AI stocks
The AI trade has come under pressure this month amid concerns that debt-funded spending may be harder to justify as borrowing costs climb.
Oct 26
17:26
SG Mothership
Singapore
Don't lecture Indonesia about honouring contracts: Energy minister says gas export cut to S'pore within limits
He stressed that Indonesia's commitment to respecting international agreements should not be doubted.
Oct 26
17:16
KR Daily NK
South Korea
Smuggling ban drives North Korean units to cheap Chinese work
North Korea’s foreign currency-earning units are scrambling for low-paying contract manufacturing work from China in October 2026. A prolonged crackdown on cross-border smuggling has wiped out one of their most important sources …
Oct 26
16:49
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Indonesia cannot rely on State Budget alone, Finance Minister says
Indonesia cannot rely solely on the State Budget to drive economic growth, as households and businesses play a major ...