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Robotics stocks surge across Asia as physical AI gains investor interest
Asian robotics shares climbed sharply, led by LG Electronics' 55% rise amid AI and automation developments.
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OCBC Hong Kong targets fivefold wealth income growth with expanded team in 2026
OCBC Hong Kong plans to grow wealth income fivefold in 2026 by boosting revenue, hiring more wealth managers, and opening a new private client centre.
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Malaysia launches Global Supply Crisis Monitoring Dashboard with real-time data
Malaysia's Economy Ministry and Department of Statistics launched a public dashboard today to track global supply crisis developments.
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Michihisa Kano appointed permanent head coach of Japan women's football team
Michihisa Kano was named permanent head coach of Japan's women's football team after serving as caretaker since March 2026.
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David Beckham Becomes UK’s First Billionaire Sportsman in 2026
David Beckham and wife Victoria reached a combined wealth of £1.185 billion, making him the UK’s first billionaire sportsman.
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PM Anwar raises Malaysian Youth Council funding to RM5 million in 2026
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim increased the Malaysian Youth Council's allocation to RM5 million to support youth development in 2026.
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21-year-old Singapore woman sentenced to reformative training for repeated Kpod possession
Tan Xin Yi was ordered to undergo at least one year of reformative training after being caught twice with etomidate-laced Kpods at a club in 2025.
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Drone threat near Helsinki ends after hours, airport reopens
Finland lifted a drone threat near Helsinki on May 15, reopening Helsinki-Vantaa Airport after a three-hour closure.
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Federal Territories Minister seeks MACC briefing on loss of Kuala Lumpur flood ponds
Minister Hannah Yeoh arranged a briefing with MACC this week on the reduction of flood retention ponds in Kuala Lumpur following a 2021 report she filed.
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Drugs, phones, and weapons found in Ipoh police lock-up; several officers suspended
Prohibited items were discovered in an Ipoh police lock-up after a surprise inspection, leading to suspension of several officers and a full investigation.
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Fire damages UPS backup battery room at Bank Negara Malaysia with no injuries
A fire broke out at Bank Negara Malaysia's Sasana Kijang UPS battery room in Kuala Lumpur on May 15, causing damage but no casualties.
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Andy Burnham approved to contest Makerfield by-election in bid for UK parliament return
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, received Labour NEC approval to seek MP status via Makerfield by-election on May 15, 2026.
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AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon form joint venture to reduce US wireless dead zones
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon agreed to create a joint venture to boost wireless coverage in rural and underserved US areas.
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London police deploy 4,000 officers for far-right and pro-Palestinian protests on May 16
London police mounted a large operation to manage far-right and pro-Palestinian protests attended by around 80,000 people on May 16, 2026.
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German Chancellor Merz Advises Against Children Studying or Working in US Over Social Climate
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 15 he would not advise his children to live, study, or work in the US due to social turmoil and job scarcity.
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Polyarc announces Moss: The Forgotten Relic for PC and consoles as non-VR fusion of Moss games
Polyarc will release Moss: The Forgotten Relic combining Moss and Moss: Book II without VR on PC and consoles in summer 2026.
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China Agrees to Buy US Oil in Beijing Summit Between Trump and Xi Jinping
At a May 14 summit in Beijing, China agreed to purchase American oil, with Chinese ships set to visit US ports, President Trump said.
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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi to visit South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung for summit in Andong
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will hold a two-day summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Andong from May 19 to 20.
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Japan’s Finance Minister says no extra budget needed despite rising bond yields
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Japan does not currently require an extra budget despite higher government bond yields amid global trends.
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Japanese yen weakens to 158.47 per dollar despite $63 billion government intervention
The Japanese yen fell about 1% this week to near 158.47 per US dollar despite roughly 10 trillion yen in market interventions during late April and early May.
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US Justice Department to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over 1996 plane shootdown
The US is preparing to indict 94-year-old Raúl Castro over the 1996 shooting down of planes operated by Cuban exiles, expected to be unsealed May 20.
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Miners stage violent protests in La Paz demanding President Paz's resignation
Miners and rural unions clashed with police in La Paz on May 14-15, calling for President Rodrigo Paz to step down amid economic crisis.
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2026 NFL Season Opens Sept. 9 with Seahawks Hosting Patriots in Super Bowl Rematch
The NFL announced that the 2026 season will start Wednesday, Sept. 9, with the Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl LX rematch.
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Sultan Nazrin allows educators to deliver Friday sermons in Perak for Teachers' Day 2026
Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah decreed educators will lead Friday sermons at 625 mosques statewide on May 15 to mark Teachers' Day.