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Oct 22
03:25
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Cash-strapped China targets offshore wealth with new tax
Rapid economic growth in recent decades has created legions of super-rich, many holding fortunes in trusts across Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and beyond.
Oct 22
02:59
CN CGTN state media
China
APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting closes with practical outcomes
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting closed in Hong Kong SAR on Wednesday, with a series of practical outcomes delivered, according to China's Ministry of Finance.
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Oct 22
02:51
KR Yonhap
South Korea
(URGENT) Investment-focused fiscal spending compatible with monetary tightening: BOK Gov. Shin
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Oct 22
02:45
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Malaysia allows first export of raw rare earths under new rules
An export application for research and development purposes has been approved under a new framework designed to potentially encourage investments.
Oct 22
02:30
CN South China Morning Post
China
Asean wants a single digital economy. Will different state laws hobble its goal?
Southeast Asian nations are seeking to make it easier for businesses and consumers to operate across borders in the digital economy, but achieving the goal will depend on whether governments can align …
Oct 22
02:25
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Dollar pauses decline as traders await Fed signals
Investors turned cautious ahead of a slew of central bank meetings, with hawkish rate holds expected in Japan, the US and Europe.
Oct 22
02:24
JP The Japan Times
Japan
Supplies of rare earth yttrium have ‘stalled,’ industry ministry official says
The official described a "supply-demand crunch," with the Financial Times reporting that Tokyo is months away from running out of the critical metal.
Oct 22
02:18
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Canada’s Carney visits Turkey in push to ease US trade dependence
The Canadian prime minister and President Tayyip Erdogan are expected ‌to sign a declaration deepening cooperation in four areas including defence and energy.
Oct 22
02:14
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
JB Financial Group expands into Central Asia with Kyrgyz acquisition
JB Financial Group is expanding into Central Asia through an acquisition in Kyrgyzstan, seeking new growth opportunities beyond its established Southeast Asian markets. Its subsidiary JB Woori Capital has agreed to acquire …
Oct 22
02:08
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Star Ferry fares to rise by up to HK$1.80 from January
Hong Kong has approved fare hikes that will see Star Ferry passengers pay as much as HK$1.80 more per trip starting from January next year. Under a proposal approved by the Executive …
Oct 22
01:43
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Indonesia issues record fines to companies over stock market violations
Indonesian regulator OJK said the penalties were part of reforms following MSCI’s warning of a possible downgrade of Indonesian equities over inadequate curbs on coordinated trading.
Oct 22
01:34
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia, Japan vow to further strengthen economic and investment cooperation
First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia Sun Chanthol has pledged Cambodia’s commitment to further strengthening its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Japan The post Cambodia, Japan vow to …
Oct 22
01:08
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia, Japan strengthen dialogue to boost investment
Cambodia and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening investment cooperation and improving the business environment as the two countries seek to encourage greater Japanese investment in Cambodia. The post Cambodia, Japan …
Oct 22
01:07
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
BOK pauses rate hikes as inflation, debt concerns linger
The Bank of Korea held its key interest rate at 3 percent Thursday, pausing after two consecutive hikes as persistent inflation and financial stability risks complicated the policy outlook. The central bank …
Oct 22
01:06
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Vice budget minister calls Future Fund 'fiscal innovation' for future growth
South Korea's vice budget minister said Thursday the country's proposed Future Fund, set to launch next year with funding sources including windfall tax revenue from chipmakers, will serve as "fiscal innovation" paving …
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Oct 22
01:03
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
China mulls sanctions, oil and fertilizer cuts vs Philippines — report
MANILA, Philippines — China is reportedly considering 10 possible countermeasures against the Philippines, including sanctions on Filipino politicians, cuts in oil and fertilizer supplies, and the removal of the grounded warship at …
Oct 22
01:02
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
European Union supports analysis on Timor-Leste women’s participation in trade
DÍLI, 22 October 2026 (TATOLI) – The European Union has supported the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) and the Secretary of State for Equality (SEI) in organizing a one-day workshop to …
Oct 22
00:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Baguio, Ormoc top circular economy assessment among Green LGUs
BAGUIO CITY – The cities of Baguio in the Cordillera and Ormoc in Leyte were named flagship local governments and top-performing project partners in circular economy initiatives under the European Union-Philippines Partnership …
Oct 21
23:00
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
How Malaysians can have enough money after retiring: Moving away from choosing EPF ‘lump sum’ payouts
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — If you are given a pot of money, would you spend it all in one go or over just a few y...
Oct 21
22:37
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
The money behind Myanmar’s coups, and the test in Paris
Guest contributor James Shwe From Ne Win to Min Aung Hlaing, every military seizure of power has made a narrow circle rich and the people poorer. When the Financial Action Task Force …
Oct 21
21:55
JP Japan Today
Japan
Japan records ¥2.81 tril trade deficit for first fiscal half
Japan’s trade deficit reached 2.81 trillion yen for the first fiscal half, according to government data released Wednesday, as the war in Iran sent oil import prices soaring.…
Oct 21
21:39
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Sisi says Egypt will ‘defend Saudi territory’ but will not attack Yemen
The Egyptian president says it is 'inconceivable' for Cairo to stand by as Riyadh's security and stability are threatened.
Oct 21
18:53
CN US-China Perception Monitor
China
Why the U.S. Dollar Isn’t Going Anywhere (Yet) w/ Ho-Fung Hung
The post Why the U.S. Dollar Isn’t Going Anywhere (Yet) w/ Ho-Fung Hung appeared first on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.
Oct 21
18:28
SG Mothership
Singapore
Once ‘Asia’s stock market darling’, Indonesia facing removal from MSCI emerging-market indexes
MSCI’s consultation closes on Apr. 30, 2027, with a final decision on Indonesia’s emerging-market status due by June 30.
Oct 21
18:23
Microsoft Threat Intelligence
International cyber press
AI-driven, large-scale nation-state campaign using ARTEX enables supply chain compromise
Storm-0940 used ARTEX agentic AI to accelerate a ConnectWise supply chain compromise, enabling application credential abuse across Microsoft 365 environments. The post AI-driven, large-scale nation-state campaign using ARTEX enables supply chain compromise …
Oct 21
18:13
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Cayetano pushes 5 to 10-year plan to track funding for indigenous peoples
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday called for a five- to 10-year government plan with measurable targets for indigenous peoples (IPs), questioning whether they receive an adequate …
Oct 21
17:17
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
ADB warns climate change threatens Cambodia’s coastal economy
Cambodia’s coastal provinces – Koh Kong, Kampot, Kep, and Preah Sihanouk – face severe economic threats as rising sea levels, erosion and coastal flooding across 30 regional economies are projected to cause …
Oct 21
16:23
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Palace to appeal SC budget ruling
THE government will appeal the Supreme Court ruling declaring that unprogrammed appropriations in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 budgets unconstitutional, Malacañang said on Wednesday.​Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said the high …
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Oct 21
16:15
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Perfect storm threatens agriculture – DA chief
AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday urged senators to support the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) proposed P198.4-billion budget for 2027, warning that millions of farmers and fisherfolk face a “perfect …
Oct 21
15:41
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
CNA wins two SIAS Investors' Choice Awards for financial journalism
CNA received a Special Award under the Financial Journalist Award category, while Money Mind producer Daphne Koh won Financial Story of the Year.
Oct 21
14:37
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US stocks rise at open, SpaceX surges on first profit
In early trading, Elon Musk's company rose 8.36% to US$160.15.
Oct 21
14:33
CN CGTN state media
China
Chinese premier: China, Russia work side by side in turbulent world
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that China and Russia have in recent years stood side by side and moved forward together in the face of a complex and turbulent international …
Oct 21
14:27
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
Singapore and the UAE to launch economic partnership negotiations to further trade, investment links
During their meeting in Abu Dhabi, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed Zayed Al Nahyan witnessed the inking of three agreements on energy cooperation, water cooperation and …
Oct 21
14:13
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Merz says EU ready to defend industry against ‘unfair’ Chinese trade
The German chancellor accused China of using subsidies and an undervalued currency to gain export advantages.
Oct 21
13:56
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
WCCE 2026: Indonesia eyes global investment in creative sector
Indonesia's Ministry of Creative Economy is leveraging the World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE) 2026 to help ...
Oct 21
12:52
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Activists raise human rights issues ahead of Thailand’s four-yearly UN review in Geneva
Activists and grassroots leaders held a press conference on 21 October to highlight persistent problems in half a dozen areas ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process in Geneva, a United …
Oct 21
12:27
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Nestlé breaks ground on US$685 million coffee factory in Thailand
Nestlé has begun construction of a 23-billion-baht (US$685 million) coffee manufacturing facility in Samut Prakan, with the factory expected to begin operations in late 2028 and create more than 500 jobs. The …
Oct 21
12:20
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
RON97, unsubsidised RON95 down 30 sen, diesel falls by 10 sen
These prices are effective until Oct 28.
Oct 21
12:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Philippines’ trade deficit with China hits $29.13 billion
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ trade deficit with China reached $29.13 billion in 2025, exceeding its combined deficits with its next four largest deficit-generating trading partners and highlighting the country’s heavy reliance …
Oct 21
12:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
‘Flood control-like’ scandal flagged in DA’s 2027 proposed budget
MANILA, Philippines — Several red flags were raised in the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) proposed budget for 2027, particularly in infrastructure projects like farm-to-market roads whose grid coordinates were found in dubious …