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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
1481–1520 of 1639 stories (1726 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 17 03:03 |
China |
‘Thai people already poor’: developing nations protest IMF’s austerity call
Coconut farmer Sombat Chuekrod travelled more than 200km (120 miles) to join hundreds on the streets of Bangkok on Friday demanding that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank change how …
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| Oct 17 02:17 |
Malaysia |
Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro pledges fiscal adjustment, rejects cuts to social spending
The senator says the adjustment would come from eliminating ministries, tackling mismanagement at state-controlled firms and monetising federal real estate assets.
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| Oct 17 02:10 |
Malaysia |
Budget 2027: Record RM57b allocation to boost Malaysian MSMEs’ resilience amid global economic uncertainty
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The government has allocated a record RM57 billion in financing facilities for micro, small...
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| Oct 17 01:46 |
South Korea |
US envoy highlights role of S. Korean investment in creating American jobs
US Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel has highlighted the role of South Korean investment in strengthening the US economy and creating American jobs, expressing hope for expanded economic cooperation between the …
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| Oct 17 01:30 |
China |
Philippines’ ‘China-free’ manufacturing strategy is a high-risk bet
China and the Philippines recently traded accusations over the medical evacuation of a Philippine serviceman from a grounded naval vessel in the hotly disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. …
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| Oct 17 00:51 |
China |
Global South Directors Co-Production Program 2026
Telling stories of poverty reduction and shared development from a local perspective
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| Oct 16 23:06 |
Myanmar |
Iran ships some LPG, jet fuel to Myanmar despite US blockade, data shows
Iran has managed to export some liquefied petroleum gas and jet fuel since July, despite a U.S. naval blockade, shipping intelligence showed and people involved in security said. Tehran has in recent …
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| Oct 16 23:00 |
Malaysia |
Budget 2027 a pragmatic focus on MSMEs
Next year’s budget may not be getting good press at a broad level, but when we look at the details, we can see that some ministries, such as entrepreneur development, are delivering …
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| Oct 16 22:05 |
Malaysia |
US budget deficit grows to nearly US$2 trillion, highest since 2021
The expansion comes amid growing worries over the massive US$40.3 trillion US debt load and rising inflation, as the cost of borrowing climbs.
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| Oct 16 21:31 |
Malaysia |
Wall Street ends sharply lower as AI trade worries weigh
Tech stocks were under renewed pressure, hammered by concerns that debt-laden AI infrastructure companies may not turn profits in time to repay debts.
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| Oct 16 18:02 |
Taiwan |
Economic growth to be highest in 39 years: CIER |
| Oct 16 18:01 |
Philippines |
Food inflation heavily hits Bukidnon’s poorest households
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — The poorest households in Bukidnon province struggled with a 9.5-percent inflation in September, up from 8.0 percent in August, driven mainly by rising food prices—particularly rice and corn. …
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| Oct 16 16:36 |
Singapore |
President Tharman to make state visit to Sweden on Oct. 17-21, commemorating 60 years of diplomatic ties
It is the first state visit to Sweden by a Singapore president.
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| Oct 16 16:20 |
Philippines |
Finance veteran named new SSS chief
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named finance and investment veteran Victor Alfonso Limlingan as the new president and CEO of the Social Security System (SSS).Limlingan takes over from Robert Joseph de Claro, …
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| Oct 16 15:53 |
Malaysia |
Iraq says it lost US$60bil as Mideast war hits oil exports
Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz forced Iraq to halt most of its oil production.
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| Oct 16 15:42 |
Malaysia |
RM1 billion goodwill charge in HK may hit Public Bank earnings
The goodwill impairment is expected to lead to a net loss of up to HK$2 billion at its Hong Kong subsidiary.
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| Oct 16 14:25 |
Thailand |
Opposing Thai views on IMF and World Bank Protests Expose a Divide in Empathy
Thai police were probably afraid that no journalists would turn up to cover the protests against the IMF-World Bank meetings, so on Thursday they beat up the anti-IMF-World Bank protesters in Bangkok …
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| Oct 16 12:25 |
China |
Chinese foreign minister meets with his Turkish counterpart
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on the sidelines of the Seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction …
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| Oct 16 12:00 |
Malaysia |
Global stocks rise as tech bounces after rout over AI worries
Seoul and Tokyo stocks ended the week with solid gains, led by chipmakers SK hynix and Kioxia, rebounding from Thursday’s sell-off as investors retreated from the AI sector.
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| Oct 16 11:46 |
Thailand |
Yala seeks to become a ‘GI metropolis’, turning local produce into economic soft power
Yala, Thailand’s southernmost province, is known for its slogan, “The southernmost of Siam, a beautiful border city”. But beneath its mountains, fresh air and fertile land lies a natural advantage that the …
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| Oct 16 11:18 |
Philippines |
Senate OKs DepEd's 2027 budget; P147.93B more asked for ARAL
The Senate Finance Committee approved Friday the proposed budget of the Department of Education (DepEd) for fiscal year 2027, subject to the discussion and submission of requested documents.
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| Oct 16 11:14 |
Malaysia |
NUBE loses appeal against cease and desist order in bank dispute
The Kuala Lumpur High Court rules that the Industrial Court can restrain the union from public statements and pickets to protect ongoing proceedings
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| Oct 16 10:45 |
Malaysia |
Ringgit strengthens on robust Q3 GDP estimate
The statistics department’s advance estimate shows Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.3% in Q3 2026.
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| Oct 16 10:20 |
Malaysia |
Anthropic co-founder renews call for robust regulation of frontier AI
Jack Clark says allowing companies to operate without robust legislation is like letting a race car loose on the streets at night without brakes.
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| Oct 16 10:08 |
Thailand |
Anti-IMF protesters issue six demands before ending Bangkok rally
BANGKOK — 16 October 2026, Protesters opposing the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) ended their rally, after issuing six demands calling for debt cancellation, greater public oversight of government borrowing …
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| Oct 16 09:42 |
Malaysia |
Bursa eases as buying interest moves away from heavyweights
The recent market correction has created attractive opportunities in fundamentally strong blue-chip stocks offering sustainable dividends and solid earnings prospects, says an analyst.
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| Oct 16 09:22 |
Malaysia |
Malaysia unveils six homegrown chips worth RM300m as it shifts from making to designing semiconductors
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Malaysia today unveiled six homegrown semiconductor innovations with an estimated combined...
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| Oct 16 09:10 |
Malaysia |
China’s central bank to further open up Chinese financial markets to foreigners
China has stepped up efforts to open its capital markets and promote the yuan internationally as US President Donald Trump’s trade war and unpredictable foreign policies erode confidence in dollar-denominated assets.
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| Oct 16 09:00 |
China |
EU backs trade ‘kill switch’, China exports surge, third-quarter GDP
European Union leaders supported creating a tool to potentially shut out Chinese goods as a growing flood of low-cost imports pushed the bilateral trade deficit to a record. Officials could start work …
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| Oct 16 09:00 |
China |
Indonesia’s central bank insists it is independent. Investors want proof
Indonesia has spent months trying to persuade investors that its economy is on the right course. A weakening rupiah, mounting budgetary pressures and a series of contentious policy decisions have made that …
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| Oct 16 08:58 |
Malaysia |
AI risks may eclipse benefits without safeguards, says IMF chief
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that AI risks could outweigh its benefits without adequate safeguards, stressing the need for an ethical framework that society had yet to establish.
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| Oct 16 08:31 |
Malaysia |
Khazanah and PNB channelled nearly RM40m into FashionValet in 2018, court hears in Vivy Yusof trial
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The Sessions Court here was told today that local fashion company, Fashion Valet Sdn Bhd (F...
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| Oct 16 07:49 |
Malaysia |
Fashion Valet received close to RM40mil from Khazanah and PNB, court told
Bank officer also says that RM5 million each was credited to the bank accounts of company founders Vivy Yusof and her husband, Fadzarudin Shah Anuar.
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| Oct 16 07:26 |
Hong Kong |
'Fuel costs, falling revenue behind fare hike bids'
Bus operators said a sharp rise in fuel costs has created a huge financial burden and other revenue streams were also falling, as the four firms seek fare increases with Citybus applying …
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| Oct 16 07:22 |
South Korea |
Korean regulators face scrutiny as stock market volatility persists
As South Korea's stock market continues to swing sharply between steep losses and strong gains, questions are mounting over the effectiveness of financial authorities' response. The Kospi, which plunged more than 7 …
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| Oct 16 06:13 |
China |
China says only joint action, not exchange rates alone, can address global imbalances
China’s central bank chief has said exchange-rate adjustments alone cannot resolve global economic imbalances, urging surplus and deficit economies to share responsibility for addressing them. He also pledged to promote yuan-denominated bonds …
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| Oct 16 06:02 |
Thailand |
Thailand video news | Demonstrators protest IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, Hua Hin begins demolition of beachfront buildings
In Thailand video news, Alex brings you the latest stories from across Thailand and ASEAN. Demonstrators take to the streets in Bangkok to protest against the IMF and World Bank meetings. In …
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| Oct 16 06:01 |
Philippines |
Amid cheap pork, eggs, fuel prices prop up inflation in Cordillera
BAGUIO CITY – The indigenous communities of the Cordillera were staggered last month by steep food and fuel prices that raised the inflation rate in the region to 8.2 percent in September, …
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| Oct 16 05:57 |
South Korea |
Lee appoints new vice industry minister, deputy chief of financial watchdog
President Lee Jae Myung on Friday appointed a new vice industry minister and a new deputy chief of the Financial Services Commission (FSC). Park Dong-il, a senior official at the Ministry of …
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| Oct 16 05:47 |
Cambodia |
China-Cambodia trade hits $17.58B, Beijing remains top partner
Cambodia’s total trade volume with China rose 23.8% year-on-year to $17.58 billion in the first nine months of 2026, maintaining China’s position as the Kingdom’s largest trading partner despite a widening trade …
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