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Salontaung Island mangrove forest designated protected area
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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July 26, 2025
Salontaung Island mangrove forest. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has officially designated a mangrove forest area in Salontaung Island as a protected mangrove forest...
Every day I could die working like this: heat pushes outdoor workers to brink
Korea Herald
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August 10, 2025
As summer weather becomes more extreme each year, outdoor work grows more dangerous, but stopping work is no solution Kim Hoon, 49, has worked as a formwork carpenter on construction sites since 2002. While working outdoors during the peak of...
Malaysia Supports Timor-Leste Becoming a Full Member on ASEAN's 58th anniversary
Tempo.co
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August 10, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed his support for Timor-Leste's full membership in ASEAN. He believes that Timor-Leste's presence will complement ASEAN geographically and strengthen the regional organization. "We...
Issue 157: Bond markets penalising decarbonisation; Pictet AM eyes adaptation, water investments
The Business Times Singapore
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August 1, 2025
This week in ESG: MSCI analysis finds higher spreads for emissions-cutting firms; Pictet sees megatrends in climate change, power demand Sustainable finance The do-good penalty If you run a bank, a restaurant, an IT firm or any other business that...
Unilateralism risk
Dawn
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August 10, 2025
UNILATERALISM was discouraged after World War II through the creation of a rules-based world order. But it is now emerging as the new normal in global politics. States are increasingly preferring a unilateral approach to protect their strategic or...
Why must Bangladesh deepen ties with India to counter China’s $170 billion Brahmaputra Dam threat?
Financial Express
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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....
H&M launches new initiative to address major issue with its clothing: 'Essential to achieving our goal'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 9, 2025
The company's record is mixed. by Alex DanielAugust 9, 2025 Fast-fashion giant H&M Group has signed a new multiyear deal with Circulose, a recycled textile company, to use more of its materials, reported Fashion Dive. A statement from H&M said the...
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...
NEHU Hosts Policy Lecture Envisioning North East as Key Growth Pole for India by 2047
Ukhrul Times
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August 9, 2025
Shillong, August 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), Shillong, organized an Eminent Social...
Tourism surveys to be conducted in 30+ townships nationwide by 2025
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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July 25, 2025
This photo showcases visitors making tours of the ancient cultural site of Bagan. The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism will conduct inbound and outbound tourism surveys in over 30 townships across the country by 2025, as it is also a member of the...
China's mega dam threatens to devastate Bangladesh's water security, e...
The Morung Express
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Photo taken on May 26, 2013 shows the panorama of the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province. The Three Gorges Reservoir has lowered its water level for more than 20 meters compared to the crest stage to reach 153.59 meters...
Mapping a path through M&A law
Law.asia
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August 1, 2025
Evolution of the regulatory environment in Taiwan, India, Japan, South Korea, mainland China and Thailand aim to address dynamic shifts in mergers and acquisitions China’s cross-border M&A: Rules and trends In recent years, due to geopolitical...
Strong winds damage containers in Botahtaung container yard and shops along the road
Eleven Myanmar
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Residents of Botahtaung Township said that the strong winds damaged some containers in the Botahtaung container yard and some roadside shops. The strong winds that hit on the morning of July 24 damaged some containers in the Botahtaung container...
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....
U.S. senator urges Musk to stop Starlink fraud use
GCN
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August 9, 2025
The misuse of advanced technologies by transnational networks is raising concerns in the United States, especially when these tools are used for large-scale fraud. The most recent case involves SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, which...
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...
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...
Violent conflict and cross-border lending
VoxEU
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August 2, 2025
Although the world has enjoyed a relatively peaceful period since the carnage of WWII, peace has been the exception rather than the rule throughout much of human history. Russia's war on Ukraine, escalating hostilities in the Middle East, and...
Aurangzeb Khichi felicitate ASEAN Community on “58th Anniversary of ASEAN Day”
Associated Press of Pakistan
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August 9, 2025
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Aug 09 (APP): 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...