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Asia news — October 13, 2026

Publications tagged with Asia published on October 13, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

13 publications

  1. WorldAsia

    Egypt's Foreign Currency Reserves Hit Record High

    Egypt's net international reserves reached an all-time high of $57.35 billion by the end of September 2026, driven by increased foreign currency inflows. The banking sector's net foreign assets also hit a record high of $31.2 billion. This improvement comes despite a widening current account deficit due to a rise in the merchandise trade deficit and investment income deficit. Remittances from Egyptians abroad, tourism revenues, and Suez Canal receipts helped limit the deficit.
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  4. WorldAsiaEuropeMiddle East

    India's Defence Secretary Visits Cyprus and Greece to Boost Maritime Security and Defence Cooperation

    India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited Cyprus and Greece from October 12 to 15, 2026, focusing on maritime security and defence industrial cooperation. In Cyprus, he met with Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas and discussed strengthening defence ties, including cooperation in the defence industry, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. Singh also offered support to the Cypriot Navy, proposing education, capacity building, and technical assistance. The visit follows President Nikos Christodoulides’ trip to India in May 2026 and aims to deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries. Singh subsequently traveled to Greece to meet senior defence and military officials.
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  5. SocietyCivil RightsCorruptionAsia

    Exposing a Scammer: 'Little Name', 'Thousand Billion', 'Ah Le'

    Multiple individuals expose 'Little Name', also known as 'Thousand Billion' and 'Ah Le', as a scammer who borrows money from others and fails to repay. The scammer is described as good at bragging about wealth but is actually poor. They were helped by others in financial distress but did not repay the kindness. The scammer has blocked those who exposed them.
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  6. WorldRegulatorsAsiaMiddle East

    Montenegro Officials Attend IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok

    Montenegro's Minister of Finance, Novica Vuković, and Central Bank Governor, Dr. Irena Radović, participated in the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) in Bangkok, Thailand from October 12 to 18, 2026. They attended to present Montenegro's economic potentials, reform progress, and investment opportunities, and to discuss global economic challenges and cooperation with international financial institutions.
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  7. WorldAsiaMiddle EastBudget

    Rent Inflation Surges in Romania and Croatia

    Rent prices have significantly increased in Romania and Croatia, with annual growth rates of 43.5% and 40.1% respectively, according to Eurostat data analyzed by Euronews Business. This surge outpaces general inflation in both countries. Factors contributing to this trend include higher administratively set rents, increased investment in real estate, and strong demand coupled with limited supply.
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  8. WorldRegulatorsAsiaMiddle East

    Maharashtra Government Forms Committee to Improve MPSC; Tuakarama Mundhe Appointed Secretary

    The Maharashtra government has established a committee to enhance the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC), with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tuakarama Mundhe serving as member-secretary. The panel, chaired by former judge Dilip Bhosele, also includes IPS officer Lakshmi Gautam, former IAS officer Ganesh Patil, and retired judge PD Nayak. The committee's formation comes amidst ongoing protests by applicants in Pune, who have been demonstrating for the past 10 days against the decision to conduct MPSC examinations on computers. The minister has assured protesters that other demands, such as filling 70,000 posts in three years and increasing seats in the Group-C exam in January, will be addressed.
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  10. PoliticsBillRegulatorsAsiaMiddle East

    Netanyahu Seeks Saudi Approval to Join Fight Against Houthis in Yemen

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for Saudi Arabia's permission to join military operations against the Houthis in Yemen, aiming to strengthen ties and pave the way for normalization. However, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been reluctant, fearing public backlash. Netanyahu has been pursuing this through U.S. mediation.
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  11. WorldAsiaEurope

    Delhi Resolves 20 Lakh Voter List Discrepancies in SIR 2026

    The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Delhi, has resolved around 20 lakh cases out of nearly 33 lakh entries flagged for logical discrepancies or unmapped records in Delhi's voter list under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026. Voters can contact designated election officials to raise grievances, and no eligible voter will be excluded from the voter list. The Draft Electoral Roll was published on August 31, and voters can check their names and submit forms for inclusion, change of address, or corrections until October 30.
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  13. WorldTreatyAsiaMiddle East

    China-Cambodia-Thailand Tripartite Dialogue Focuses on Border Peace

    The third China-Cambodia-Thailand tripartite informal dialogue was held in Shenzhen on October 12, 2026. The event, hosted by the China Foreign Affairs University, brought together nearly 100 participants from the three countries, including former diplomats, think tank scholars, and representatives of social organizations. The dialogue centered around implementing the Sihanoukville Consensus and consolidating the foundation for lasting peace. Four working groups were established to discuss international law, economy and livelihood, public health and humanitarian assistance, and youth exchange. Cambodian Scholar Association Chairman Sen Sa noted that consensus had been reached on several issues in the first two dialogues, with some technical recommendations being steadily implemented. Former Thai Foreign Minister Aksara emphasized China's role as a good friend to Cambodia and Thailand in promoting peace.
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