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Indonesia’s regions mull remote work, halting programs ahead of 2026 central funding cuts

The government has allocated just Rp 693 trillion for regional transfers next year, leaving local leaders scrambling to come up with austerity measures to reduce administrative…

  • Published: October 23, 20251:59 pm
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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Gold prices slashed by US$68.7 per bhori in Bangladesh after hitting historic high

Prices of the precious metal in Bangladesh have been rising steadily, setting new records almost every week.

  • Published: October 23, 202510:16 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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China’s next five-year plan expected to focus on fostering new quality productive forces

Highlighting the roles of technological innovation and the real economy, President Xi Jinping called for efforts to transform and upgrade traditional industries, develop emerging…

  • Published: October 23, 20259:22 am
  • Author Ouyang Shijia and Zhou Lanxu
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Climate change, population growth hindering Pakistan from becoming $3 trillion economy: Finance Minister

Pakistan is home to a vast population of over 251 million, according to World Bank figures. However, almost 45 percent of Pakistan’s population lives below the poverty line, and…

  • Published: October 23, 20258:10 am
  • Author Dawn
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The Philippine budget process: Step-by-step visual guide

Every peso in the national budget doesn’t just appear in a line item — it goes through a complex, multi-phase process involving the Executive branch, Congress, and the…

  • Published: October 23, 20257:55 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Malaysia’s border states top domestic tourism growth

Perlis recorded 3.2 million arrivals in 2024, up 65% from the year before, while Kelantan saw a 39% jump to 10.5 million visitors.

  • Published: October 22, 202512:34 pm
  • Author Diyana Pfordten
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5 reasons why rice prices are rising in Bangladesh

The five reasons are: rising production costs, disconnect with global market trends, limited impact of cheaper imports, controlled import regime, and weather shocks and supply…

  • Published: October 22, 202510:39 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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China’s five-year plans steer decades of progress

Formulating and implementing five-year plans has been a hallmark of the Communist Party of China's governance, enabling China to promote coordinated economic and social…

  • Published: October 22, 20259:26 am
  • Author Ji Haisheng
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South Korea President Lee vows aggressive R&D push for defense exports, military self-reliance

President Lee did not elaborate on the size of the budget spending during the suggested time frame, but the liberal president said the investment will go to military-purpose…

  • Published: October 21, 20251:52 pm
  • Author Son Ji-hyoung
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Cambodian SMEs call for Indonesian investment amid growing boycott of Thai goods

Indonesian ambassador to Cambodia Santo Darmosumarto, who also attended the Jakarta trade fair, praised Cambodia’s growing engagement and said such participation lays the…

  • Published: October 21, 202510:01 am
  • Author Hong Raksmey

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