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Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting 2025
The National Tribune
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August 9, 2025
Prime Minister 1 The Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, welcomed the Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP to New Zealand. 2 Prime Ministers affirmed the unique close bond and alliance...
Trump's tariff turmoil highlights the influence of non-trade factors
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 1, 2025
Myanmar, Laos, Serbia and Syria. They seem unlikely targets for some of the most aggressive moves in Donald Trump's war on the global trading system. Yet these small and troubled nations are among those facing the highest tariffs from the United...
NEHU talk charts vision to make Meghalaya and NorthEast a Growth Hub by 2047
Hub Network
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August 8, 2025
Shillong, Aug 8: The Indian Council of Social Science Research–North Eastern Regional Centre (ICSSR-NERC), in collaboration with the Department of Political Science, North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), hosted an Eminent Social Scientist Lecture...
Forge ASEAN spirit, upholding peace, security, and stability
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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August 9, 2025
ASEAN Day, celebrated every year on 8 August, commemorates the founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 1967 through the signing of the Bangkok Declaration. Since its inception in 1967, ASEAN has remained steadfast in its...
News from the world of Education: August 8, 2025
The Hindu
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August 8, 2025
GATE 2026 IIT Guwahati will be the organising institute for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026, which will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The Engineering Sciences paper will have a new section on Energy Science. The...
Malaysia ramps up preparations for 47th Asean Summit
The Sun Daily
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August 9, 2025
CYBERJAYA: Preparations are underway for the 47th Asean Summit in October, with Malaysia working closely with regional counterparts to ensure continuity and progress on key issues. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said ongoing cooperation...
Scindia urges NE to update logistics policies
Nagaland Post
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August 8, 2025
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia said infrastructure projects in the north-east should be mapped on the PM GatiShakti Portal for better planning of future initiatives and urged all the states in the region to update their logistics policies...
MTB, RCCY sign MoU to jointly carry out charitable activities
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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July 31, 2025
MTB Bank and Rotary Club of Central Yangon (RCCY) at the signing of the MoU According to the Myanmar Tourism Bank, the MTB and the Rotary Club of Central Yangon (RCCY) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly implement social welfare...
Entrepreneurs strive to export value-added products made from greater club-rush
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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August 3, 2025
People observe the value-added products displayed at the Myanmar booths at 2025 Style Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand. Photos: Kanu Green Banana Myanmar, an entrepreneurial venture, will produce high-value consumer goods from greater club-rush...
Encourage the development of MSME businesses
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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August 4, 2025
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the main driving force behind the development and growth of a country’s economy and society. Hence, it is essential to promote and support the development and expansion of MSME businesses....
Singapore: NTU’s Cyborg Insects Enhance Disaster Response
OpenGov Asia
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August 3, 2025
Researchers at NTU Singapore have unveiled a pioneering robotic system that automates the creation of insect-hybrid robots, marking a major breakthrough in the future of smart disaster response technologies. The new system, believed to be the...
ASEAN turns 58 amid calls for unity in uncertain world
The Jakarta Post
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outheast Asian nations marked the 58th anniversary of ASEAN’s founding on Friday with a mix of vibrant cultural celebrations and solemn reflection, as leaders across the region urged unity and resilience in the face of rising geopolitical tensions...
Gold shops in Yangon face surprise inspection
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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July 29, 2025
July 30, 2025 Nyein Nyein 13 A gold shopkeeper displays a variety of gold ornaments for sale. Surprise inspection was carried out at gold shops in Yangon Region to check their compliance, according to the Yangon Region Gold Entrepreneurs...
On ASEAN's 58th Anniversary, Malaysia Voices Support for Timor Leste's Full Membership
Tempo.co
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August 8, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed his support for Timor Leste to become a full member of ASEAN. He believes Timor Leste's inclusion will strengthen the regional organization by complementing its geographic...
MoI holds 2025 monsoon fingerling stocking ceremony
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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July 16, 2025
Union Minister U Maung Maung Ohn and his wife seen adding fingerlings at yesterday’s event in Nay Pyi Taw. To increase fish populations in rivers, streams, and dams within the Union Territory, preventing the depletion of fish species, ensuring...
Thai Art Center Censors Exhibition After “Pressure” From China
Hyperallergic
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August 8, 2025
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WMO Coordination Mechanism (WCM): 500 co-designed and tailored solutions for UN and Humanitarian Agencies.
World Meteorological Organization
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August 4, 2025
WCM provides co-designed and tailored solutions for United Nations (UN) and Humanitarian Agencies (HA), curating authoritative weather, climate and water information and expert advice from WMO Members and Centres, advancing early action, enhancing...
Nepal monsoon attractions: 8 places to visit
OnlineKhabar
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August 4, 2025
File The monsoon in Nepal starts in June and lasts until August every year. It is delightful; if you want to have the best of nature and the finest travelling experience in Nepal, the monsoon is best suited. There are many reasons to take a trip...
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (Aug 8, 2025)
The Malaysian Star
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August 8, 2025
Malaysia: * Trump, Xi Jinping among four world leaders expected to attend Asean Summit in October, says Anwar * King arrives in Kazan for second segment of state visit to Russia / King: Friendship will shape future Malaysia-Russia ties * No...
10 Amazing Trips to Take in China This Summer & Fall
That's
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August 8, 2025
Enjoy Exclusive Deals! Join Our Travel News & Deals WeChat Group! Once-in-a-Lifetime Inner Mongolia Adventure Image courtesy of Mongolian Jack The wild soul of Inner Mongolia comes alive on this epic journey—where vast grasslands, nomadic...