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Asia news — October 9, 2026

Publications tagged with Asia published on October 9, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

12 publications

  1. WorldAsiaUnited Kingdom

    Pakistan, Netherlands Discuss Strengthening Economic Cooperation

    Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with a Dutch business delegation led by the Founders Carbon Network (FCN) to discuss investment opportunities and ways to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. The meeting, also attended by Dutch Ambassador Robert-Jan Siegert, focused on fostering business-to-business linkages, promoting mutual understanding, and deepening bilateral economic cooperation. The Finance Minister highlighted Pakistan's improving macroeconomic outlook and emphasized the importance of translating stabilization gains into productive investment and export expansion.
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  3. WorldAsia

    Remittances Lose Over 20% Purchasing Power in Mexico

    Remittances received by Mexican families have lost more than 20% of their purchasing power over the last year and a half, according to a warning from the Bank of Mexico (Banxico). This deterioration is linked to the stagnation of household consumption and the depreciation of the Mexican peso. Despite an interannual decline in August, remittances totaled $41.802 billion in the first eight months of 2026, a 2.2% increase from the same period in 2025.
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  4. WorldAsia

    Record Farmer School Intake Begins in Russia

    A record-breaking wave of the 'Farmer School' training program has begun in Russia, with over 2,100 participants in the autumn intake of 2026. The program, implemented by Rosselkhozbank and the Ministry of Agriculture, covers 73 regions and includes specializations like livestock farming, crop production, and tourism. Notably, over 500 veterans of the SVO and their family members are among the participants.
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  5. SocietyLocal GovArrestAsiaMiddle East

    Brussels Riots: 20 Arrested, Mostly Minors

    In Brussels, around 20 people, mostly minors, were arrested following riots that broke out during a peaceful union march. The unrest involved teenagers throwing stones, fireworks, and bottles at law enforcement officers, setting fires to bicycles and scooters, and smashing store windows. Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. The riots were sparked by education reforms in Belgium, including budget cuts leading to teacher layoffs and increased tuition fees.
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  6. WorldAsiaMiddle EastChina

    NBA China Games: Rockets Face Mavericks in Macau

    The NBA China Games kicked off in Macau with the Houston Rockets facing off against the Dallas Mavericks. The games were held at the Venetian Theatre, drawing large crowds of fans. While Kyrie Irving sat out the first game, fans eagerly await his appearance. Yao Ming, a Chinese basketball icon and former Rockets player, attended the game and shared humorous advice for young centers.
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  8. PoliticsAsiaMiddle EastIsrael

    Russia's 'Stolen Childhood': Thousands of Ukrainian Children Taken, Book Details War Crime

    A new book titled 'Stolen Childhood' by Russian journalist Nina Nazorova and her Ukrainian colleague Svyatoslav Khomenko reveals how thousands of Ukrainian children have ended up in Russia since the start of the full-scale war in 2022. Some fled combat zones, others were taken under false pretenses, and some were sent to Russian camps but couldn't return. The Russian state exploited this situation, placing children in new families and issuing them new passports. The International Criminal Court in The Hague recognized this as a war crime in 2023. The book details four family stories and efforts to return the children home.
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  9. PoliticsBillRegulatorsAsiaMiddle East

    Zelensky Rejects 'Dead End' in War, Calls for Tighter Sanctions on Russia

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has refuted claims by U.S. officials that the war with Russia has reached a 'dead end'. In response to statements by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Zelensky asserted that Ukraine is not in a diplomatic impasse and urged its partners to increase economic pressure on Russia by tightening sanctions and ceasing economic cooperation with Moscow.
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  10. SocietyLocal GovAsia

    Elderly Woman Scammed into Selling Apartment for €70,000

    In Moldova, a 73-year-old woman from Chisinau was tricked into selling her apartment for €70,000 by scammers posing as employees of various institutions and companies. They convinced her that a power of attorney had been issued in her name, allowing others to take out loans, withdraw money from her accounts, and dispose of her property. To 'protect' her assets, she transferred 10,000 lei and then handed over the money from the apartment sale to the suspects.
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  11. WorldAsiaBudgetManufacturing

    RM3,100: A Benchmark for Reasonable Living Wage in Kuala Lumpur

    A monthly salary of around RM3,100 for a single person in Kuala Lumpur is considered a 'financial floor' for a reasonable standard of living, according to experts. This figure, based on the GEAR-uP 2026 initiative, accounts for changes in the cost of living and is not a guarantee of financial comfort. While it's a benchmark, it doesn't ensure an individual is free from financial stress, especially with varying lifestyles and commitments. The Malaysian Youth Council (MBM) suggests that wage increases should be tied to skill enhancement to support sustainable growth.
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