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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
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List every article · Times in UTC| Nov 11 06:33 |
Philippines |
Can DepEd buy over 267,000 laptops in 2027? That’s up to Congress
In its wish list to the Senate, the Department of Education is asking for P13 billion to purchase more laptops in 2027. Will the DepEd get its wish?
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| Nov 11 06:21 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia drives tourism as new source of regional economic growth
The Indonesian government is accelerating tourism development as a key driver of regional economic growth through the ...
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| Nov 11 06:19 |
China |
China's BRI partners span 150+ countries, 30+ global organizations
China has signed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation documents with more than 150 countries and over 30 international organizations, covering three-quarters of the world's nations and major international bodies, according to …
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| Nov 11 06:13 |
China |
Cathay orders 14 more Airbus jets as investment commitments top HK$150 billion
Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has ordered 14 additional Airbus aircraft to support the expansion of its regional services, taking its total investment commitments to more than HK$150 billion (US$19 billion) for the …
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| Nov 11 05:50 |
Timor-Leste |
Parliament approves 2027 General State Budget proposal in general terms
DÍLI, 11 November 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste’s National Parliament has approved the Government’s proposed US$2.5685 billion General State Budget (GSB) for 2027 in its first reading, with 41 votes in favour, none …
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| Nov 11 05:38 |
South Korea |
Hana Financial spreads warmth with annual charity drive
Hana Financial Group kicked off its annual “Modu Hana Day” charity campaign Wednesday, bringing together employees and volunteers to make kimchi for vulnerable communities and launch a series of donation and recycling …
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| Nov 11 05:19 |
Malaysia |
Trader suspected of sourcing frozen chicken from Thailand arrested in raid
-KOTA BHARU, Nov 11 — A frozen chicken trader in Pasir Tumboh, here, is suspected of obtaining between 300 and 500...
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| Nov 11 04:47 |
Philippines |
Sara Duterte has ‘loose investment’ in Jollibee Times Square branch, GenCorp counsel testifies
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte had a “loose investment” in a Jollibee branch in Davao City operated by GenCorp Industries, Inc., but no ownership stake in the corporation itself, the …
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| Nov 11 04:22 |
Thailand |
Thailand, US reach agreement in principle on tariffs, FM says
BANGKOK — 11 November 2026,Thailand and the United States have concluded tariff negotiations in principle, with both sides believed to be satisfied with the outcome, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Wednesday. …
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| Nov 11 04:08 |
Hong Kong |
'New light festivals must boost night economy'
Tourism representatives have welcomed the replacement of the city’s decades-old multimedia light show, but say the new light festivals taking its place must deliver a genuine boost to the night economy. A …
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| Nov 11 04:02 |
Malaysia |
Sarawak prioritises talent over race in education, says Abang Jo
KUCHING, Nov 11 — Sarawak does take race into account when it comes to education, as the state prioritises develop...
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| Nov 11 03:39 |
Philippines |
[In This Economy] The Philippines has entered stagflation territory
There’s a lot of lost growth to catch up on, especially since many if not most of our neighbors are performing well in terms of growth
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| Nov 11 03:26 |
Hong Kong |
Nvidia CEO affair revives push for tougher US line on China
The scandal engulfing Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang could have its biggest consequences in Washington, where China hawks are seizing on the affair to push a hard line that had been put …
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| Nov 11 03:26 |
Laos |
Vientiane Forecasts Faster Economic Growth This Year
Vientiane Capital expects its economy to grow by 7.6 percent this year, falling short of its 8 percent target as handicraft production, mining, and tourism-related businesses face slower growth. The report, presented …
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| Nov 11 02:41 |
Thailand |
Online buyers in Thailand face higher levies on overseas orders
Goods ordered from abroad and sent by express courier or post will pay the full tariff rate, up to 30%, once the Finance Ministry notice is published. The story Online buyers in …
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| Nov 11 02:34 |
China |
Deal vs deal? US, China trade calls to honour commitments before Xi-Trump summit
During a video call on Friday, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng to uphold China’s previous commitments on agricultural goods and rare earth …
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| Nov 11 01:48 |
Malaysia |
US, China must be clear-eyed on AI ties, says Bessent
As AI advances, new areas of risk management will emerge, but Scott Bessent acknowledged that US and Chinese interests and approaches to challenges would not always align.
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| Nov 11 01:37 |
Philippines |
Oil dependence is bad for the climate and the economy, UN chief tells COP31
The discourse on November 10, the second day of COP31 in Turkey, highlights a tension at the heart of the climate debate: fossil fuels underpin the global economy, but also hurt it …
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| Nov 11 01:32 |
Malaysia |
Bursa opens lower amid US inflation concerns
Market sentiment remained cautious, although bargain-hunting could emerge, with the index expected to trade between 1,600 and 1,615 today, says an analyst.
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| Nov 11 01:18 |
Malaysia |
Old EV batteries could power rural clinics and villages, Nga Kor Ming tells COP31
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Malaysia has proposed repurposing retired electric vehicle (EV) batteries into energy stora...
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| Nov 11 01:15 |
South Korea |
Revised regional currency swap arrangement takes effect
A revision of the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralisation, a multilateral currency swap arrangement among South Korea, China, Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, took effect Wednesday, the Bank of Korea …
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| Nov 11 01:11 |
China |
Chinese vice premier stresses improvement in industrial innovation
Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing has stressed the need to steadily advance the deep integration of technological and industrial innovation and to continuously enhance industrial innovation capabilities to better support high-quality economic …
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| Nov 11 01:09 |
Malaysia |
Dollar gains traction as Fed speakers warn of risks from inflation
Hawkish comments from US central bank officials and a hotter-than-expected inflation report fuelled bets on a rate hike next month.
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| Nov 11 01:01 |
Thailand |
Opening Perspectives on Capital Structure Strategy, Drawing Senior Executives to Share Knowledge THเปิดมุมมองกลยุทธ์โครงสร้างเงินทุน ดึงผู้บริหารระดับสูงจาก ถ่ายทอดองค์ความรู้
ExMBA DPU เปิดมุมมองกลยุทธ์โครงสร้างเงินทุน ดึงผู้บริหารระดับสูงจาก สถาบันการเงิน ถ่ายทอดองค์ความรู้ด้านต้นทุนเงินทุนและความเสี่ยงทางการเงิน เติมศักยภาพวิเคราะห์การตัดสินใจทางธุรกิจ หลักสูตรบริหารธุรกิจมหาบัณฑิตสำหรับผู้บริหาร (Executive Master of Business Administration: ExMBA) คณะบริหารธุรกิจ มหาวิทยาลัยธุรกิจบัณฑิตย์ (DPU) เดินหน้าพัฒนาศักยภาพผู้บริหารผ่านรายวิชา การจัดการและเทคโนโลยีการเงินในยุคดิจิทัล (Financial Management and Technology in the Digital Era) เสริมทักษะผู้บริหารด้าน Capital Structure & Financing …
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| Nov 11 00:56 |
South Korea |
Govt. to release growth forecasts 3 times per year: finance minister
South Korea's top economic policymaker said Wednesday the government will release annual economic growth forecasts three times a year starting in 2027, up from the current two, to respond more proactively to …
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| Nov 11 00:34 |
Macau |
Trade surplus surpasses $1 trillion for a 2nd straight year, as exports surge 35%
China’s trade surplus exceeded $1 trillion for a second straight year, according to official data released Tuesday, as pressure mounts for greater balance in trade with Beijing. Exports in October surged 35.2% …
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| Nov 10 23:45 |
Thailand |
Kasikornbank Hopes for Thai Economic Recovery in 2027, Highlights 3+1 & P Strategy to Receive FDI Investment Wave, Pushing Corporate Loans to Grow 7% THกสิกรไทย ลุ้นเศรษฐกิจไทยปี 70 ฟื้น ชูยุทธศาสตร์ 3+1 & P รับคลื่นลงทุน FDI ดันสินเชื่อ Corporate โต 7%
กสิกรไทยลุ้นเศรษฐกิจไทยปี 70 ฟื้น ชูยุทธศาสตร์ 3+1 & […]
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| Nov 10 23:02 |
Cambodia |
New Cambodian ambassadors committed to promoting trade, investment, and exports
Newly appointed Cambodian ambassadors have committed to working hard to enhance national prestige, strengthen bilateral cooperation with their host countries, and promote trade, investment, and exports of Cambodian products to international markets. …
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| Nov 10 22:05 |
Myanmar |
Thai court issues arrest warrant for migrant leader; US to invest in Myanmar’s rare earths sector
Thai court issues arrest warrant for Myanmar migrant leader A court in Thailand’s Kanchanaburi province issued an arrest warrant for Myanmar migrant leader Suraj Giri, also known as Veera Saengthong, on Monday …
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| Nov 10 22:00 |
Myanmar |
Farmers in Sagaing Region blame taxation for soaring fertilizer and paddy production costs
Farmers across Sagaing Region’s agrarian heartland of Shwebo District are facing soaring agricultural production costs, attributing sharp fertilizer price hikes over the past 12 months to cumulative taxation levied across at least …
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| Nov 10 21:17 |
Malaysia |
US stocks fall as inflation data boosts bets on larger Fed rate hike
Core CPI, which strips out volatile food and energy prices and is referred to as 'underlying inflation', came in at 0.3%, above the 0.2% consensus.
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| Nov 10 18:50 |
Singapore |
What's Megaspeed, the S'pore-based company formerly led by Alice Huang, Jensen Huang's alleged lover & Chinese spy?
The firm has received much scrutiny after Jensen Huang admitted to an affair, allegedly with Alice Huang.
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| Nov 10 17:19 |
Cambodia |
‘Cambodia must spur private sector to attract investment’
Cambodia needs to further strengthen its private sector and maintain macroeconomic stability to attract investment, expand domestic production and sustain long-term economic growth, according to a senior official of the Council for …
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| Nov 10 16:14 |
Philippines |
Zero tariff on agri exports to Japan pushed
SEN. Francis Pangilinan said zero tariffs on Philippine agricultural exports to Japan could create more opportunities for Filipino farmers.Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform, joined Sen. …
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| Nov 10 16:02 |
Philippines |
BOC seizes P524M in agriculture products in Valenzuela
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized P524.27 million worth of agricultural products from a Valenzuela City warehouse, including nearly 100,000 sacks of red onions valued at P372.3 million, as part of an …
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| Nov 10 15:32 |
Malaysia |
Rubio sees ‘no need’ for major combat operations against Iran
The US secretary of state warned Iran it would face severe consequences if it crossed US red lines, adding that the military was ready to act.
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| Nov 10 15:15 |
Malaysia |
Chet Singh, pioneer of Penang’s electronics boom, dies at 90
The former PDC chief helped attract multinational manufacturers to Penang, laying the foundation for Malaysia’s electronics industry.
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| Nov 10 14:52 |
Brunei |
New Two Way Trade Momentum Highlighted at China-Africa Cooperation Forum in Yiwu
YIWU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 November 2026 – On November 7, the 2026 Forum on China-Africa Economic, Trade and Cultural Cooperation was held in Yiwu, a commercial hub in …
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| Nov 10 14:41 |
South Korea |
Grain stores scramble the math on North Korea’s rice prices
For decades, the price of a kilogram of rice at the market has served as the single most important gauge of North Korea’s economy. That yardstick has grown far less reliable in …
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| Nov 10 13:15 |
China |
Trade fair on China-Vietnam border highlights growing economic ties
Trade fair on China-Vietnam border highlights growing economic ties
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