Malaysia proposes pooled procurement of medicines in Western Pacific, asks for urgent pilot
Malaysia put the proposal to the WHO Western Pacific Region, calling for an urgent pilot covering selected medicines, according to Bernama.
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Bangladesh's Bede community faces severe displacement from floods and eroding rivers
Members of the traditionally nomadic community who move onto land lack fixed addresses, leaving them struggling to access citizenship documents…
Hong Kong halts poultry imports from parts of Canada and US over bird flu
The Centre for Food Safety said the order covers poultry meat and products, eggs among them, from areas in Manitoba, Minnesota and Indiana…
Indonesia's Prabowo starts third year in office, with observers eyeing results
Observers say the task is turning big promises into visible results while managing public expectations and keeping the economy and politics steady, CNA reports.
CPF keeps A grade in global pension ranking for second year, with higher overall score
Singapore's CPF kept its A grade for a second year, and its overall score also went up, according to The Business Times.
Malaysia cancels registration of main opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional
The Registrar of Societies acted on Tuesday amid a dispute between Bersatu and PAS; PN says it will file a legal challenge against the order.
Mynt shares climb 1.7 per cent on debut after record 60.9 billion peso Philippine IPO
The GCash operator's stock opened at its 6.60 peso offer price, then moved up to 6.71 pesos, while the wider Philippine Stock Exchange index slipped 0.02 per…
Top stories: Japan set for Phobos mission, Sudan drone attacks escalate, Europe's wild bees decline
Reports also cover sodium intake rising in Singapore, Spain's military lifting residents off flooded roofs and the WFP reducing monthly aid for 500,000 people…
Al Jazeera asks if halal pension could help fund Israel's military
Al Jazeera says an HSBC fund with a sharia-compliant label put more than $100 million into companies that have links to the Israeli military.
Chip stocks slump despite strong business results, CNA reports
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index lost about 16 per cent over eight sessions, its longest run of falls since 2008, even as TSMC reported record profit.
3,000 year-long placements for tertiary students as AI changes entry-level jobs
The placements are part of IMDA's Bridge2Tech, which now takes in students from autonomous universities, as AI changes entry-level jobs for new graduates.
Asia Pulp & Paper given temporary restrictions by SEC over ties to haze-linked suppliers
The company must file fire response reports every day and will be closely monitored. Its wood fibre comes from three suppliers with concessions in South…
Horizon3 plans to base ASEAN headquarters in Singapore
The cybersecurity firm will also open a regional centre of excellence, with fresh funding from EDBI and its parent SG Growth Capital, according to Bernama.
CIMB expects Bank Indonesia to lift benchmark rate this week, earlier than December forecast
CIMB projects a 25 basis point rise on Oct 21 as the rupiah slips past 18,000 to the US dollar and outflow risks remain after the MSCI proposal.
Manila summons China's ambassador over remarks it says conveyed a threat of force
The Philippine foreign ministry voiced "serious concern and strong objection" over the envoy's comments, which led to calls for his expulsion…
Changi Airport handles 17.4 million passengers in third quarter, up 0.4%
Changi welcomed 17.4 million passengers, a rise of 0.4% year on year, while air cargo volume went up by 8%…
Marcos orders national policy framework for carbon markets in the Philippines
The executive order signed on 13 October tells the DENR to draw up rules on taking part in carbon markets, at home and abroad, to draw in climate investment.
Satellites on Fire in talks on Indonesia projects to spot wildfires early as haze spreads
The Argentine climate tech firm says it is in conversations with Indonesian organisations about future projects to spot wildfires before they spread.
Indonesian authorities investigate alleged wildlife violation in oil palm concession hit by fire
Authorities are looking into the alleged violation, per The Straits Times. As of Oct 2, officials put the number of companies investigated over wildfires at…
Indonesian palm farmers struggle as El Nino dry spell coincides with falling river
Storage tanks at palm oil mills are full of processed oil that cannot be shipped out during the prolonged drought, according to The Straits Times.