TOKYO, Nov 1 — Toyota, the world's largest carmaker, posted a surge in net profit for the first half of the current fiscal year on Wednesday, amid a rise in sales, reported dpa news.

TOKYO , 1 Nov— Asia's manufacturers faced worsening pressure in October with factory activity in China slipping back into decline, clouding recovery prospects for the region's major exporters already squeezed by weaker global demand and higher prices.

SINGAPORE , Nov 1 — Southeast Asia's internet economy is expected to grow 11 per cent year-on-year in 2023, slowing from last year's 20 per cent growth, an industry report showed on Wednesday.

NEW YORK, Nov 1 — US President Joe Biden plans to meet Chinese Premier Xi Jinping at a Pacific economic summit in San Francisco in November, the White House announced Tuesday, reported German news agency (dpa).

SINGAPORE, Nov 1 — Singapore-based real estate firm CapitaLand Investment and Thai property developer Pruksa Holding said they have set up an up to S$1 billion (US$730.4 million) wellness and healthcare-related real estate fund targeting Southeast Asia.

LONDON, Oct 31 — Australia has opted against a bid to host the 2034 World Cup with Saudi Arabia on course to stage the tournament, reported PA Media/dpa.

BANGKOK, Oct 30 — Thailand and Laos agreed to enhance bilateral trade and further expand cooperation including in trade and investment, transportation and logistics to achieve bilateral trade of US$11 billion (RM385 billion)_in 2025.

GAZA CITY, Oct 30 — The Palestinian death toll from Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip has climbed to 8,306, the Health Ministry in the blockaded enclave said on Monday.

SINGAPORE, Oct 30 — Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to strengthen cooperation on renewable energy, says Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

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TOKYO, Oct 30 — Negotiations between Australia and the European Union for a free-trade agreement have collapsed once again, Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell said on Monday.

LONDON, Oct 30 — British banking giant HSBC on Monday reported a surge in pre-tax earnings for the third quarter of 2023, reflecting a positive impact of a higher interest rate environment and a rise in revenue, reported dpa news.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Singapore and Malaysia are doing a feasibility study on the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) ecosystem enhancement between both countries, to find out what should be the focus of the economic zone moving forward.

HO CHI MINH CITY, Oct 30 — The Vietnam Coconut Association (VCA) set a target of US$1 billion (RM4.76 billion) in export revenue at its second congress for the 2023-2028 tenure held recently, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported.

GAZA, Oct 30 — Israeli airstrikes have been repeatedly targeting the vicinity of the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital in Gaza, which caused heavy damage to the hospital, and causing panic among patients and medical staff, according to the director of the hospital, Dr Subhi Sukeyk.

GAZA CITY (Palestine), Oct 30 — Continuous Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since October 7 have led to the destruction of 47 mosques and damage to three churches, the local government media office said Sunday.

JAKARTA, Oct 29 — A local staff member at Indonesia-run hospital in Gaza, and three Indonesian volunteers have been reported safe and well, according to the Medical Emergency Rescue Committee (MER-C).

GENEVA, Oct 29 — The knockout of telephone and internet access in Gaza means that even bread is not guaranteed, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned Saturday.

NEW DELHI, Oct 29 — India has restricted export of onions by imposing a minimum export price of US$800 (RM3,822) per tonne.

WASHINGTON, Oct 29 — Friends, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and The Odd Couple star Matthew Perry died Saturday afternoon at the age of 54, United Press International (UPI) reported according to multiple media reports.