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Pakistan felicitates ASEAN Community on ‘58th Anniversary of ASEAN Day’
Daily Times
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August 9, 2025
Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi on Saturday felicitated the Association of South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) Community on “58th Anniversary of ASEAN Day” “On behalf of the Government and people of the...
The Beginning of the 2025 Election Landscape — Not the Same as 2010
MoeMaKa
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August 1, 2025
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – July 31 Perspective (MoeMaKa, August 1, 2025) The Beginning of the 2025 Election Landscape — Not the Same as 2010 Four and a half years after the military coup, the junta—formally named the State Administration...
Deck to the future!
SuperyachtNews
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August 4, 2025
Image courtesy of Feadship Let’s be honest, there is a timelessness to teak and a reason why it’s endured. Its sleek, golden honey-brown grain has become synonymous with what we consider a yacht is supposed to look like. It’s tactile, elegant and...
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...
Knitwear to apparel, Tamil Nadu’s textile belt starts feeling US’s 50% tariff heat
The Indian Express
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August 9, 2025
IN TIRUPPUR, India’s knitwear capital, exporters are already feeling the heat of the 50 per cent tariff US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. They say orders are being paused, redirected, or lost entirely to competitors like Bangladesh,...
China’s mega dam threatens to devastate Bangladesh’s water security, economy: Report
The Shillong Times
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August 9, 2025
Dhaka, Aug 9: For Bangladesh, a nation where over 160 million people depend on the Brahmaputra – known locally as the Jamuna – the consequences of China building a colossal $170 billion hydropower dam in Tibet could be catastrophic, a report cited...
China's Mega Dam Threatens To Devastate B'desh Water Security, Economy: Report
Zee News
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For Bangladesh, a nation where over 160 million people depend on the Brahmaputra - known locally as the Jamuna - the consequences of China building a colossal $170 billion hydropower dam in Tibet could be catastrophic, a report cited on Saturday....
Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – August 9, 2025
Nepal News
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KATHMANDU: Welcome to Nepal News’ Evening Economic Brief—your go-to source on key financial updates in Nepal. Stay informed with concise insights on market trends, economic indicators, and policy shifts. Here are today’s top economic news...
Centre to prepare infrastructure masterplan for NE, says Scindia
Nagaland Post
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August 8, 2025
The government will prepare a comprehensive Infrastructure Masterplan for the North East to address critical gaps in connectivity across highways, railways, waterways, airways, logistics and digital networks, Union Minister for Development of...
Scindia urges NE states to update logistics policies
ETInfra.com
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August 8, 2025
Guwahati: 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...
Marcos vows stronger Asean leadership in 2026
The Manila Times
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August 8, 2025
(UPDATE) BENGALURU, India — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday vowed to build on the legacy of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in responding to the region’s evolving priorities and emerging challenges, as the Philippines...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....