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Oct 21
08:33
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Govt moves to strengthen incentives for major private investments
DÍLI, October 21, 2026 (TATOLI) — The Goverment of Timor-Leste approved a draft amendment to the country’s Private Investment Law aimed at attracting large-scale investments and reinvestment projects considered strategically important to …
Oct 21
08:14
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Sarawak completes integrated rare earth elements roadmap to build ‘super magnet’ industry, says Awang Tengah
KUCHING, Oct 21 — The Sarawak government has completed an integrated framework for the development of the rare ear...
Oct 21
07:40
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
WCCE 2026 to boost inclusive creative economy collaboration: Minister
Ministry of Creative Economy officially launched the World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE) 2026, focusing on ...
Oct 21
06:52
CN CGTN state media
China
China steps up green transition, strengthens climate action
China will accelerate its green and low-carbon transition, promote the peaking of coal and oil consumption, and work to fulfill its 2030 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) during the 15th Five-Year Plan period …
Oct 21
06:34
CN CGTN state media
China
Premier Li's remarks at SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday delivered a speech at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Dushanbe, the …
Oct 21
06:05
HK RTHK English News state media
Hong Kong
Apec meeting 'achieves results, consensus'
Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an said the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting has achieved "practical" results. The 2026 Apec Finance Ministers' Joint Statement and a policy statement on enhancing regional cooperation on digital …
Oct 21
05:49
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Toll concessionaire ALR clears RM2.1b in debt, eyes early highway handover to Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat Berhad (ALR) has crossed the RM2 billion threshold in cumulative su...
Oct 21
05:04
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US national debt hits record, rising US$400bil in two months
Based on current growth rates, analysts projected that the US national debt could exceed US$50 trillion by 2030.
Oct 21
04:33
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
UK court freeze VietJet’s global assets over $250m lease debt
A UK court has ordered a worldwide freeze on assets belonging to Vietnamese budget airline VietJet Aviation as an aircraft financing company seeks to recover approximately US$250 million in unpaid judgments arising …
Oct 21
03:16
CN CGTN state media
China
China's Belt and Road partnership fuels inclusive global governance
China's Belt and Road partnership fuels inclusive global governance
Oct 21
03:12
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Kampot targets Chinese investment for coastal economic growth
Kampot province is seeking direct investment from Chinese companies in agricultural processing, fisheries, textiles, construction materials, port logistics and clean energy The post Kampot targets Chinese investment for coastal economic growth appeared …
Oct 21
03:07
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
IFAD reviews $1.05bn rural investment portfolio priorities
Cambodia and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have launched a review of future investment priorities to boost market access for smallholder farmers The post IFAD reviews $1.05bn rural investment portfolio …
Oct 21
02:09
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
FTC chief acknowledges role of conglomerates in economic growth
The chief of South Korea's antitrust watchdog on Wednesday acknowledged conglomerates' contributions to the country's economic growth during a parliamentary audit, amid criticism of his earlier claim that chaebol have exploited the …
Oct 21
02:03
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Dollar weakens as US yields, oil prices fall
Investors have sought refuge in the US dollar amid market volatility driven by the Middle East war and AI investment frenzy, partly because of US energy independence.
Oct 21
01:56
KR Yonhap
South Korea
FTC chief acknowledges role of conglomerates in economic growth
SEJONG, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- The chief of South Korea's antitrust watchdog on Wed...
Oct 21
01:12
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
New MyKad security features, transboundary haze measures among topics in Dewan Rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The justification for introducing a new-generation MyKad, its security levels, and coo...
Oct 21
01:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
TH’s losses carried wider cost for businesses, economy, says economist
Harridon Suffian says Tabung Haji’s financial troubles affected suppliers, contractors and SMEs, while bailout funds came at the expense of other economic priorities.
Oct 21
00:58
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Penang ramps up efforts to tackle Parit Cina, Sungai Kereh pollution
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 21 — Clean-up works at Parit Cina and Sungai Kereh in Tasek Gelugor are expected to begin in the...
Oct 21
00:57
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste seeks stronger cooperation to combat trade-based money laundering
DÍLI, 21 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste is seeking to strengthen cooperation among national institutions to detect and combat trade-based money laundering, including through the development of national guidelines and improvements to …
Oct 21
00:35
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste poverty rate falls to 37%, but economic inequality widens
DÍLI, 21 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste’s poverty rate fell from 48.4% in 2014 to 37.02% in 2024, but economic inequality increased and rural communities continued to face significantly higher levels of …
Oct 21
00:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Baguio, Pangasinan seek bigger budgets for 2027
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — This city is proposing a P4.143-billion budget for 2027, up 13 percent from this year’s allocation, as the mountain resort city seeks to sustain economic growth and advance …
Oct 21
00:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Sara Duterte snubs Senate hearing on OVP budget
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte was a no-show at the budget hearing of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) at the Senate on Tuesday. OVP Chief of Staff Atty. …
Oct 21
00:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
M’sians are planning their inheritance, but fear the money won’t last
More families are putting legacy plans in writing, yet a new survey finds many still worry about market swings, family conflict and whether heirs are ready.
Oct 20
23:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Can Toyota and Daihatsu help Perodua take on China’s EV giants?
The Japanese firms possess enormous experience in manufacturing, quality control and supplier development. Combining these strengths with Perodua's ambitions could create something genuinely valuable.
Oct 20
21:31
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Dow leads Wall Street higher as investors focus on healthcare stocks
The heavyweight technology sector fell 0.3%, weighing most heavily on the S&P 500 and keeping the Nasdaq close to flat.
Oct 20
21:14
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Solid GM results overshadowed by latest jump in commodity costs
General Motors says the Middle East conflict has fuelled a surge in copper, steel and diesel prices, adding US$400 million to costs for 2026.
Oct 20
19:11
KR Daily NK
South Korea
Chongjin railway official expelled after bribing his way into party school
North Korea has expelled a Chongjin railway official from the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea in an October 2026 party school bribery case. The wife of the official he pushed aside exposed …
Oct 20
16:22
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
GCash parent makes PSE history with P60.9B IPO
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday lauded Mynt Inc.'s listing on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), saying more Filipinos can now invest in the stock market using their phones.Mynt, the parent …
Oct 20
16:19
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Senate panel approves P785M budget for OVP
THE Senate Finance Subcommittee approved Tuesday the proposed P785.2-million budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for 2027.​Sen. Imee Marcos moved for its approval, seconded by Sen. Bong Go, with …
Oct 20
16:17
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PH bats for tighter Asean coordination vs threats
THE Philippines on Tuesday said no member state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) should face transnational crimes alone as Manila sought improved coordination to combat security threats in the …
Oct 20
16:13
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PH, Japanese leaders boost bilateral ties, cooperation
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing regional cooperation, Malacañang said.Marcos and Takaichi held a telephone conversation Tuesday ahead of …
Oct 20
16:02
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
French PM vows ‘massive’ police deployment for new demonstrations
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu promises a stronger security response after violent protests over the cost of living rocked France, with new demonstrations planned for the coming weekend.
Oct 20
16:02
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Palace backs BOC’s proposed budget
MALACAÑANG expressed support for the original proposed budget of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) after the Department of Budget and Management reduced the allocation to P5.9 billion from the initial request of …
Oct 20
14:48
CN CGTN state media
China
APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting opens in Hong Kong
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting opened in Hong Kong on Tuesday.
Oct 20
14:45
KR Daily NK
South Korea
Farm workers balk as Pyongyang pushes electronic payment cards
North Korean authorities are pressing South Pyongan province farm workers to load their savings onto electronic payment cards, saying the cashless shift will prevent lost money and make everyday transactions easier. Many …
Oct 20
14:43
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Rubio says India made ‘substantial progress’ in diversifying oil purchases
US state secretary Marco Rubio says India is seeking to diversify its energy supplies away from Russia as Washington and New Delhi work to finalise a trade deal.
Oct 20
14:42
CN CGTN state media
China
Chinese central bank to employ 3-part AI strategy, says governor
Chinese central bank to employ 3-part AI strategy, says governor
Oct 20
14:17
Check Point Research
International cyber press
The Risk of AI-Powered Antidetect Browsers in Online Fraud and Influence Operations
Key Findings Introduction Antidetect browsers conceal their users’ digital identities, enabling a single operator or small team to simultaneously run thousands of isolated accounts across multiple platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, …
Oct 20
13:57
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Amazon to invest €16bil in Germany in 2027, including in AI
The German government is seeking to attract more companies to expand operations and revive the country’s stagnating economy.
Oct 20
12:39
CN CGTN state media
China
How China advances a more just, equitable global governance system
Over the past year, the GGI's connotation has grown richer, its practical footprint has continued to expand, and it has won broad support and an active response from the international community, gathering …