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Everything ForecastGeo has ingested that places a story in Southeast Asia — 78 articles from 19 publishers.
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Latter-day Saints group donates disaster gear to Army reservists
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Military reservists in the Davao region received a much-needed boost to their disaster response capabilities on Wednesday (Oct. 21) as the soldiers respond to the earthquakes and…
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France tells online marketplaces to crack down on resale of looted items
As thousands of shop owners are reeling from the weekend violence and looting, listings of apparently stolen items have been popping up online. The government asked major second-hand marketplaces such…
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Our World: The week of Oct. 12, 2026
Our World is a roundup from our weekly print edition of noteworthy happenings, from our global correspondents and editors.
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World Bank jobs council urges 'crisis-era' employment support measures as IMF warns of AI ‘tsunami’
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva warned AI is hitting the global labor market like a “slow-moving tsunami,” with young workers entering the job market the most exposed.
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AirAsia founder denies state bailout talks despite insiders’ claims
AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes met with officials from Malaysia’s finance ministry two weeks ago to discuss potential government support for Southeast Asia’s largest low-cost airline, according to…
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Nvidia-backed Aussie AI firm Firmus withdraws historic IPO, citing market volatility
Nvidia-backed Australian AI data center operator Firmus has withdrawn its planned IPO amid market volatility.
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Chinese military facility in Laos raises questions about Beijing’s Indo-Pacific reach
New satellite imagery shows Chinese-made light attack aircraft and military vehicles deployed at a newly opened Chinese-supported air facility in Laos, fueling debate among security analysts over…
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As the planet warms, cities like Bangkok could be increasingly inundated by deadly floods
In the humid tropics of Southeast Asia, afternoon thunderstorms roll through almost every day. Daytime heat causes towering, fluffy cumulonimbus clouds to form and swell before unleashing torrential…
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How Malaysia offers Chinese property investors Singapore’s comfort at prices lower than Thailand
Malaysia is proving to be a middle ground for many Hong Kong and mainland Chinese investors looking to buy property in a country that provides the stability Singapore offers, but with competitive…
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Explainer: How and why methamphetamine is flooding New Zealand
It’s taking a massive toll and destroying communities from cities to the regions But where is all the meth coming from?
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Southeast Asia faces ‘sleeper’ food crisis from Hormuz fertiliser bottleneck
A hunger crisis could creep up on Southeast Asia if the region does not guard against export restrictions amid a fertiliser shortfall, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Secretary General John…
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Africa: No Evidence Criminals Are Claiming to Test Blood Sugar for Free Only to 'Inject Victims With HIV' - Old Hoax Resurfaces
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A graphic circulating online in South Africa and Nigeria warns of criminals claiming to test blood sugar for free, only to infect people with HIV instead. But this hoax…
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Heatwaves, wildfires expose a third of world to extreme ozone pollution
Heatwaves and wildfires helped expose 34 percent of the world’s population to “extremely poor” ozone air quality in the first eight months of 2026, according to a European Union report published…
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Can pay-as-you-earn funding fix Southeast Asia’s higher education debt problem?
A Singapore-based education financing programme is testing whether income-linked funding can widen access to higher education without an unmanageable debt burden, a model analysts say could help ease…
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Ford CEO says it's 'too late' for Europe to fend off Chinese automakers, but not for U.S.
CEO Jim Farley's warning comes on the heels of a high-profile visit last week by Chinese President Xi Jinping with President Donald Trump
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Spain grows fruit and vegetables for Europe — but it's running out of water
Spain's southern coast produces up to 25% of Europe's fruit and vegetables. But amid intensive farming, climate change and illegal wells, the water it takes to grow them is drying up.
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Indonesia eyes China for massive 2,772km railway project – with caution
Indonesia is considering Chinese investment to help build a massive 2,772km (1,722 mile) railway network through the vast, resource-rich region of Kalimantan, following the completion of Southeast…
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How Chinese firms can avoid a Europe-style backlash in Southeast Asia
China’s technology companies face a question that no pricing strategy can answer: what will their success do to their trading partners? In Europe, that question has become politically urgent. European…
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El Nino explained: How the weather pattern affects hurricanes and tropical storms
From drought to major floods and extreme heat, El Nino will have a huge impact on the world's weather. In the Atlantic, it could mean a season without hurricanes.
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Trump-Xi summit puts AI safety talks on the table but neither side wants to slow down
Recent weeks have seen AI safety fears reach new heights. That will be a key focus for the U.S. and Chinese premiers, analysts told CNBC.
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Kratom found at locations where two Ole Miss students were discovered dead
Two University of Mississippi students died this week and packaged kratom was found during the separate death investigations, law enforcement officials said Tuesday.
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Papua New Guinea Police rescue 39 Indonesians in human trafficking operation
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary says four Chinese nationals have been detained as police prepare a range of serious charges.
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Tesla makes a move on Southeast Asia's largest EV market. A homegrown giant awaits
Tesla recently set up a subsidiary in Vietnam, taking a step toward a potential entry into a fast-growing EV market dominated by homegrown rival VinFast.
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As the US weighs restrictions on cloud computing, how will China’s AI sector adapt?
When Chinese artificial intelligence developers want to train their next-generation frontier models, they all face the same daunting wall: they cannot legally buy the world’s most powerful AI chips…
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Upgraded but underperforming: Philippines’ growth lags behind
The Philippines’ rise to upper-middle-income status was supposed to mark a new phase for one of Southeast Asia’s most closely watched emerging economies. Instead, analysts say the milestone has done…
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Can the new Pinglu Canal become China’s Yangtze of the southwest?
The opening of China’s first new river-to-sea canal since 1949 – which will boost trade links with Southeast Asia – could transform the economy of the country’s landlocked southwestern interior in…
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US firm Waymo to launch robotaxi service in Singapore in 2028
Waymo plans to launch its robotaxi service in Singapore in 2028, giving the US company its first foothold in Southeast Asia. Fully electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles were due to arrive in the city state…
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Japan’s Natuna port proposal highlights Indonesia’s balancing act on China
Japan’s proposed port upgrades in Indonesia’s Natuna Islands reflect Tokyo’s push to bolster South China Sea security without building an overt military footprint. However, analysts stress that the…
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Grab aims for 'next level' in financial services with purchase of buy-now pay-later platform Atome
Grab is betting $1.49 billion on Atome Financial as it looks to expand its consumer lending business in Southeast Asia.
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China’s defence chief warns against coercion, avoids US, Japan mention
Dong Jun pitches shared security governance and military cooperation while warning against coercion.
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Indonesia's new finance minister faces an uphill battle on fiscal credibility
Nazara, sworn in hours after Purbaya's dismissal, spent seven years as deputy finance minister and led the ministry's fiscal policy agency from 2015 to 2019.
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Baker Hughes sees no slowdown in energy projects despite higher rates as AI buildouts stoke LNG demand
Baker Hughes has yet to see higher borrowing costs slow investment in major energy projects.
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‘Cannon fodder’ Asians tricked to fight for Russia spur calls for intervention
A report that eight Indonesians were allegedly tricked into fighting for Moscow in its war on Ukraine may be just the tip of the iceberg, analysts warn, cautioning that Southeast Asia’s existing scam…
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Stock futures are little changed as traders brace for wholesale inflation report: Live updates
The first of two inflation reports due this week is in focus as oil prices rise.
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Cottage cheese craze drives new 'state-of-the-art' dairy factory
Surging global demand for high-protein low-fat dairy foods is driving a major factory expansion in the South Island.
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Cambodia’s scam gangs; Filipino-Americans decry ‘xenophobia’ games: 7 Asia highlights
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting…
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Volcano eruption disrupts hundreds of flights at Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport
Mount Anak Krakatau’s eruption disrupted hundreds of flights across Indonesia, with flight cancellations extending into Monday.
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The failure to stop 9/11 was a catastrophe. But even bigger mistakes were made in its aftermath
The September 11 2001 terrorist attacks were unlike anything the world had seen before. For America, and the watching world, September 11 (or 9/11) seemed most like a Pearl Harbour moment – a…
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India eyes nuclear power in Andamans as China challenge grows near Malacca Strait
Scientists are currently evaluating potential locations for Small Modular Reactors throughout the archipelago. This pivotal initiative is designed to bolster the islands' energy resilience and satisfy…
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A mysterious signal around Earth could be dark matter
Scientists used Earth’s magnetic field and atmosphere as a planet-sized detector to search for some of the lightest proposed forms of dark matter. The approach dramatically improved limits on…