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Nov 9
00:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
P7.2-T budget, tax relief among legislative agenda
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate will put the P7.2-trillion 2027 budget on top of its agenda when it resumes session on Monday after its month-long break, with senators vowing tighter scrutiny and …
Nov 9
00:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Is a Chinese implosion looming?
China could find itself triply exposed - to a succession crisis, a weakening economy, and a lack of resources - to exercise power domestically and project it externally.
Nov 8
23:34
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Lacson: Senate to step up budget transparency push
TO expand its budget transparency efforts, the Senate will push not only for continuous livestreaming of bicameral conference committee proceedings on the proposed 2027 national budget but also for transcripts of the …
Nov 8
23:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
When does corporate mismanagement end and criminal liability for CBT begin?
Does an unauthorised financial transaction, breach of corporate procedures or failure of governance necessarily constitute CBT?
Nov 8
23:00
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Fighting scammers with AI and data: How Budget 2027 is sharpening Malaysia’s cybercrime defences
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — A message arrives offering an investment opportunity that sounds too good to miss.The recipi...
Nov 8
22:58
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
How Myanmar’s junta extorts migrant workers inside Thailand’s CI centers
Guest contributor Nathaphob Sungkate I recently obtained an official document from the Department of Employment at the Ministry of Labour of Thailand, dated October 5, 2026. The letter requests facilitation of entry …
Nov 8
22:21
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Regime to hold by-elections in April; Japan denies seeking Myanmar’s removal from FATF blacklist
Myanmar regime to hold by-elections in April amid conflict The regime in Naypyidaw will hold special elections to fill parliamentary vacancies next April in its first vote since the 2025-26 polls that …
Nov 8
22:14
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
What Washington’s new Myanmar strategy means for the Spring Revolution
Guest contributor James Shwe When the U.S. Mission to Burma’s new Integrated Country Strategy circulated online last week, the reactions were quick and often dark. Some read it as proof that Washington …
Nov 8
17:24
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
PM calls for greater investment in nutrition and food safety
Cambodia approved 415 investment projects worth a combined $6.16 billion in the first 10 months of 2026, with the projects expected to generate approximately 236,000 jobs nationwide, according to a report from …
Nov 8
17:23
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Kingdom links nutrition investment to Vision 2050
Prime Minister Hun Manet has called for greater investment in nutrition, food safety and sustainable agricultural supply chains to strengthen human capital, improve labour productivity and support long-term economic growth as Cambodia …
Nov 8
16:20
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
VP’s defense team tackles wealth raps
VICE President Sara Duterte’s defense team will begin presenting evidence to counter allegations of unexplained wealth on Monday, opening a crucial phase of her impeachment trial with corporate, property and financial records, …
Nov 8
16:12
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Hontiveros pushes El Niño-ready budget
SEN. Risa Hontiveros is pushing for a super El Niño-ready and responsive 2027 national budget, calling on government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to strengthen measures to protect the public from …
Nov 8
16:10
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
‘PH to continue trade with China’
SHANGHAI — The Philippines will continue to engage with China in trade, tourism and people to people exchanges despite their maritime disputes, Ambassador Jaime FlorCruz said Sunday, noting that the two countries’ …
Nov 8
13:00
CN CGTN state media
China
A Pakistani brand's journey into China's market at CIIE
A Pakistani brand's journey into China's market at CIIE
Nov 8
12:15
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Rauf eyes Kota Laksamana as new Melaka state capital
Caretaker chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh said a five-year development plan for the area had been prepared with the state government working alongside the private sector.
Nov 8
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Gov't to review $1.5 bil. funding support for firefighting efforts
The government has agreed to consider funding about 2 trillion won ($1.5 billion) for essential investments related to firefighting efforts, a ruling party official said Sunday. The move came as part of …
Nov 8
11:43
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Experts weigh expansion of KKIA against building new airport
Among options for higher capacity at Kota Kinabalu airport are a second runway, an alternative runway configuration or developing a separate relief airport.
Nov 8
11:17
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Second 5G network achieves 90pc coverage ahead of schedule, says Fahmi
DOHA, Nov 8 — Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil highlighted Malaysia’s progress in expanding i...
Nov 8
10:10
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Melaka plans five-year push to transform Kota Laksamana into state capital
MELAKA, Nov 8 —Kota Laksamana has the potential to become the new state capital of Melaka due to rapid develo...
Nov 8
09:16
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Thailand to receive 13 more second-hand KiHa 100 trains from Japan
ฺBANGKOK — 8 November 2026, The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has clarified its plan to receive 13 additional second-hand KiHa 100 diesel railcars (KiHa 100 train) from Japan, saying the move …
Nov 8
09:01
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
AKPS detains 28-tonne buffalo meat shipment over import document irregularities
SHAH ALAM, Nov 8 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at Port Klang seized a consignme...
Nov 8
08:49
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Melaka lacks a real capital, says Ab Rauf, who wants Kota Laksamana to be it
MELAKA, Nov 8 — Barisan Nasional (BN) wants to turn Kota Laksamana into Melaka’s state capital if it wins th...
Nov 8
08:38
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Southern Thailand rail expansion gets 106.8 billion baht backing
Thailand is pressing ahead with major transport projects across the South, including a 106.8 billion baht double-track railway expansion and two new bridges in Songkhla and Krabi. Deputy Transport Minister Sanphet Boonyamanee …
Nov 8
08:29
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
MB: No dissolution of Negeri Sembilan assembly, Budget sitting to go ahead
SEREMBAN, Nov 8 — The Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly will not be allowed to dissolve, and ef...
Nov 8
08:23
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Riyadh financial district targeted, Aramco tower damaged
Multiple floors of the Aramco tower appeared to have sustained damage, with shattered glass and parts of the facade visibly affected.
Nov 8
07:02
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Thai customs seize 1,200 packs of matcha worth 853,400 baht
BANGKOK — 8 November 2026, Thai customs officials have seized 1,200 packs of matcha powder worth more than 853,400 baht from two Thai women arriving from Japan at Suvarnabhumi Airport, warning that …
Nov 8
07:01
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Govt seeks to sustain economic growth through Q4 stimulus measures
Deputy Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Dradjad Hari Wibowo said the government was seeking to sustain ...
Nov 8
06:55
PH GMA Network
Philippines
2027 budget bicam proceedings transcripts to be released, will help track realignments - Lacson
The Senate will release transcripts of the discussions during the bicameral conference committee deliberations on the P7.2-trillion national budget for fiscal year 2027, Senator Panfilo Lacson said Sunday.
Nov 8
06:06
CN CGTN state media
China
Dialogue in Ghana explores China's governance, global contribution
China's Governance and Worldwide Development Global Dialogue took place in Accra, Ghana, on Friday.
Nov 8
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Over 1,500 tobacco farmers in Ilocos Sur receive financial aid
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The municipal government of Sinait in Ilocos Sur distributed financial assistance to 1,593 tobacco farmers in recognition of their contribution to the agriculture sector and local economy. …
Nov 8
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Senate to release transcripts of 2027 budget bicam proceedings – Lacson
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate will release transcripts of 2027 budget bicam proceedings to boost transparency, alongside continuous livestreaming of the proceedings, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Sunday. Lacson said the transcripts would …
Nov 8
05:26
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
Top US, China officials raise trade ‘concerns’ as APEC approaches
Top officials from Washington and Beijing held “frank” talks on their countries’ testy trade relationship on Friday, ahead of an Asia-Pacific summit in China this month where their leaders are due to …
Nov 8
04:30
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Bank of Thailand sets baht stablecoin rules for 2027, pauses money changer licences
The central bank will publish baht stablecoin rules in March 2027 and accept no new money changer applications that year, with a final application window in December. The story Bank of Thailand …
Nov 8
03:57
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Lacson: Senate to expand budget transparency push with bicam transcripts, livestreaming
MANILA, Philippines — To expand its budget transparency efforts this year, the Senate will push not only for continuous livestreaming of bicameral conference committee proceedings on the proposed 2027 national budget but …
Nov 8
03:23
CN CGTN state media
China
Making it together - China's Guangdong industrial clusters and APEC
Making it together - China's Guangdong industrial clusters and APEC
Nov 8
02:43
KH CamboJA News
Cambodia
Government to Increase Local Administration Budget
Cambodia’s sub-national expenditure for 2027 for local administration is expected to rise by 17 percent to $1.24 billion from $1.06 billion in the previous year, according to the draft budget by the …
Nov 8
02:37
CN CGTN state media
China
Want to drive a high-speed train? Take the controls at CIIE 2026
Want to drive a high-speed train? Take the controls at CIIE 2026
Nov 8
02:32
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
RM1,000 lifeline: Sabah taxi drivers get first-ever cash aid as passengers dwindle
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 8 — The one-off RM1,000 Special Financial Assistance under Budget 2027 has come as a relief to...
Nov 8
02:20
CN CGTN state media
China
CIIE 2026: An eastern teacup's transcontinental tale
CIIE 2026: An eastern teacup's transcontinental tale
Nov 7
22:51
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Impeached Paraguay leader charged over shock implosion of bank
Santiago Pena was removed from office by the Senate on Friday, three days after the collapse of a leading bank with which he had business links.