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Taiwan's wushu athlete Liu Chang-min bags bronze at Chengdu World Games
Focus Taiwan
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August 9, 2025
Taipei, Aug. 9 (CNA) Taiwanese martial artist Liu Chang-min (劉菖閔) won bronze in the Nanquan-Nangun combined event at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China, on Friday, earning Taiwan's first medal of the Games. In Nanquan, a southern Chinese...
American, Chinese Navies Clash In South China Sea
The Daily Caller
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August 13, 2025
American and Chinese naval vessels clashed near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Wednesday, escalating tensions in the disputed waters, a Navy spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation. China’s People’s Liberation Army...
AirAsia’s New Travel Show “Unlock ASEAN In Real Life,” Featuring DOLLA, Takes Off On VIU!
Hype Malaysia
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August 13, 2025
In celebration of the 58th ASEAN Day, AirAsia is bringing Southeast Asia even closer together through a new travel video series titled Unlock ASEAN in Real Life, starring Malaysia’s pop sensation, DOLLA! Unlocking new ways to experience the...
Sarawak ideal for major concerts, says Abdul Karim
Borneo Post
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August 13, 2025
Abdul Karim (fourth, right) seen receiving a Rock in the Jungle 2.0 from Nawen (fourth, left) during the press conference. KUCHING (Aug 13) Sarawak’s unique appeal, strategic location, and strong tourism ecosystem make it an ideal venue for...
July keeps the torrid pace going in one of Earth’s hottest years on record
Yale Climate Connections - Connecticut
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August 12, 2025
July 2025 was Earth’s third-warmest July in analyses of global weather data going back to 1850, NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information, or NCEI, reported August 12. NASA and the European Copernicus Climate Change Service also rated...
Asean marks 58 years of unity, draws praise from global partners
The Malaysian Star
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August 8, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): World leaders and foreign envoys took to social media on Thursday to convey their well wishes to Asean on its 58th anniversary, underscoring the bloc’s enduring role in promoting regional peace, prosperity and cooperation....
New cultural hub opens in Seoul to strengthen ties between Korea and ASEAN
Korea Herald
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August 8, 2025
The ASEAN-Korea Center has officially opened the Seoul ASEAN Hall, a new cultural hub for ASEAN-Korea exchange, on Friday, with an inaugural exhibition titled “Fruity Fruit: Colorful Days in Southeast Asia.” The opening coincides with ASEAN Day,...
Trump’s tariffs: What’s in effect and what could be in store?
Interaksyon
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August 13, 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a global trade war with an array of tariffs that target individual products and countries. Trump has set a baseline tariff of 10% on all imports to the United States, as well as additional...
ASEAN and Trump’s Tariffs: Regional Calamity, Rent Seeking, or Return to the Status Quo?
The Diplomat
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August 12, 2025
On April 2, President Donald Trump threw financial markets into turmoil when he announced his ‘liberation day’ tariffs, which looked set to upend world trade and reverse decades of globalization. He quickly backpedaled, pausing the tariffs for 90...
Celebrating a Month of Cultural Expressions: Featuring 24 Cinematic Gems at the ASEAN Film Festival 2025
The Laotian Times
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August 12, 2025
Presented in collaboration with the Consulates-General of 14 countries and over 40 partners, the Festival offers more than 3,500 free tickets to culture enthusiasts HONG KONG, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The ASEAN Film Festival (AFF) 2025,...
World : ASEAN Marks 58 Years Of Unity, Draws Praise From Global Partners
Bernama
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August 8, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- World leaders and foreign envoys took to social media on Thursday to convey their well wishes to ASEAN on its 58th anniversary, underscoring the bloc’s enduring role in promoting regional peace, prosperity and...
Sarawak’s oil story: from colonial-era wells to global exports
Free Malaysia Today
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August 13, 2025
Petronas has contributed significantly to the Sarawak economy, helping to raise its gross national income to almost RM80,000 per capita, among the highest in Malaysia. (Petronas pic) PETALING JAYA: Sarawak laid the foundation of East Malaysia’s...
The Last Boeing 757 In America Fit For A President
Simple Flying
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August 6, 2025
When we think of large, luxurious VIP jets, our minds typically turn to the Boeing 747, which has been the pinnacle of air transport for various governments and royal families for decades. From Air Force One to the Sultan of Brunei's "Flying...
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (Aug 11, 2025)
The Malaysian Star
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August 11, 2025
Malaysia: * Malaysia's fertility rate more than halved since 1980 * Those with taxable incomes over RM100,000 a year contributed to 86% of individual income tax collected in 2023, says Finance Ministry * Court of Appeal defers decision on Indira...
Negri is sixth top state attracting foreign tourists
The Malaysian Star
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August 7, 2025
NEGRI Sembilan recorded a significant increase in international tourist arrivals last year, with 460,000 visitors compared to 340,000 in 2023. State tourism, arts and culture committee chairman Nicole Tan said the increase, based on accommodation...
Donald Trump trade tariffs: Country-wise, product-specific taxes. Check full list
The Economic Times
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August 12, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a global trade war with an array of tariffs that target individual products and countries. Trump has set a baseline tariff of 10 per cent on all imports to the United States, as well as additional duties on...
Krisis Kesihatan Malaysia: Separuh Populasi Rakyat Alami Masalah Berat Badan Berlebihan
The Rakyat Post
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August 12, 2025
Jangan lupa follow channel Telegram TRPbm untuk ketahui updates semasa & relevan! Semakin hari, rakyat Malaysia terdedah dengan pelbagai makanan viral yang boleh membuatkan anda rambang mata. Tidak kira siang atau malam, pasti ada sahaja snek...
Emerging Dynamics Behind Concealed Financial Flows in Global...
Modern Ghana
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This publication addresses recent major events arising from the latest Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) activities and how responsible institutions have duly approached these concerns. As an introduction to the latest trends in TBML, key...
India drawn in Group D for AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, matches to be held in Ahmedabad
Daijiworld News
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Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi New Delhi, Aug 7: Hosts India have been placed in Group D of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers, following the official draw held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. India...
Family visit visas open to all, ‘no salary cap needed’
Kuwait Times
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August 12, 2025
KUWAIT: All expatriates living in Kuwait can bring their extended families on a visit visa to Kuwait as the salary requirement has been abolished, a top interior ministry official has said, as Kuwait eases restrictions for foreign visitors and...