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General : Canada Views FTA With ASEAN As Key To Inclusive, Robust Economic Growth
Bernama
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July 10, 2025
By Muhammad Faiz Baharin KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Canada is optimistic that ongoing negotiations for an ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will unlock substantial economic opportunities for both regions, while advancing inclusive...
FM Sugiono calls for stronger ASEAN-China economic ties
Antara
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July 10, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono has underscored the importance of strengthening the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to address global geopolitical challenges. The minister delivered this statement during the...
India aim to extend winning run against Timor Leste in AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
Telengana Today
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June 28, 2025
India will face Timor Leste in their second Group B match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers on Sunday in Thailand. After a 13-0 win over Mongolia, India aim to build on their strong start and secure vital points. Hyderabad: After a...
ASEAN ministers push economic integration amid rising protectionism
The Sun Daily
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July 10, 2025
SINGAPORE: The 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) emphasised strengthening economic integration and expanding external partnerships amid rising global protectionism. Singapore Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan underscored energy...
Anwar: Align Asean’s foreign, economic policies to weather rising global tensions
Malay Mail
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Asean needs to ensure even closer alignment between its foreign and economic policy tracks to strengthen regional cohesion amid rising geopolitical and trade tensions, said Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim....
Malaysia’s Anwar calls for closer alignment of ASEAN foreign, economic policies
The Sun Daily
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN needs to ensure even closer alignment between its foreign and economic policy tracks to strengthen regional cohesion amid rising geopolitical and trade tensions, said Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said...
General : Malaysia's Anwar Calls For Closer Alignment Of ASEAN Foreign, Economic Policies
Bernama
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN needs to ensure even closer alignment between its foreign and economic policy tracks to strengthen regional cohesion amid rising geopolitical and trade tensions, said Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri...
Three Luther College students to empower youth in Timor-Leste and Bangladesh through Projects for Peace grants
Luther College - Iowa
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June 25, 2025
Three Luther College students, Jose Eliano Da Silva, Kim Anh Thy Nguyen and Resana Zayan, received two grants through Projects for Peace. This global program partners with educational institutions to identify and support young peacebuilders. The...
Samdech Heng Samrin Receives Farewell Courtesy Call from Timor-Leste Ambassador
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, June 25, 2025 -- Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin, Honorary President of the Supreme Privy Council to His Majesty the King and Member of Parliament for Thbong Khmum province, received here on June 25 a farewell courtesy...
Vice President Receives Timor-Leste Ambassador on Farewell Visit
Lao News Agency
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KPL On June 24, 2025, Vice President Ms. Pany Yathortou received a farewell visit from Mr. Filomeno Aleixo da Cruz, Ambassador of Timor-Leste to Laos, at the Presidential Palace. (KPL) On June 24, 2025, Vice President Ms. Pany Yathortou received a...
Western Aid Cuts Cede Ground To China In Southeast Asia: Study
International Business Times
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July 20, 2025
China is set to expand its influence over Southeast Asia's development as the Trump administration and other Western donors slash aid, a study by an Australian think tank said Sunday. The region is in an "uncertain moment", facing cuts in official...
Israel’s Ambassador to Russia Expected to Leave Post Early – RBC
The Moscow Times
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July 21, 2025
Israel’s ambassador to Russia will step down from her post ahead of schedule, the RBC news outlet reported Monday, citing a diplomatic source familiar with the matter. Simona Halperin, who was appointed in May 2023, will reportedly return to...
New World Bank Group resident representative for Solomons, Vanuatu
Solomon Star
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July 4, 2025
HONIARA, (WORLD BANK) — Bernard Harborne becomes the World Bank Group resident representative for Solomon Islands and Vanuatu starting from 01 July. This position brings together the World Bank Group’s country-level leadership to better support...
Garcia denies City Hall deficit under his term: ‘We had P11B in bank’
Cebu Daily News
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July 4, 2025
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia disputed claims of a multibillion-peso budget deficit under his watch, saying the city had more than P11 billion in cash deposits and could well afford to pay job order (JO) workers....
ASEAN Robot Challenge Boosts Regional Youth Innovation - Hannah
Bernama
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July 3, 2025
KOTA BHARU, July 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Youth Robot Challenge 2025 (ASEAN Y-RoboC’25) is not just a robotics competition but a platform to highlight the importance of digital innovation and strengthen the preparedness of the future workforce,...
Accra Metropolitan University confers honorary Doctorate on IGP Yohuno
Ghana News Agency
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July 21, 2025
By Gifty Amofa Accra, July 21, GNA – Accra Metropolitan University (AMU) has conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws degree on Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno in recognition of nearly four decades of distinguished national service. Mr Tetteh-Yohuno’s...
Mayor Pacquiao to Shirlyn Nograles: Stop the drama, start working
Politiko
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July 3, 2025
Fed up with unfounded criticisms, General Santos City Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao on Thursday called on Rep. Shirlyn Bañas-Nograles to put an end to what she described as “drama” and just focus instead on her work for the betterment of the city. “Human...
World Bank appoints Bolormaa Amgaabazar new country director for Pakistan
Dunya News
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Business Business World Bank appoints Bolormaa Amgaabazar new country director for Pakistan Close The World Bank and Pakistan have a long-standing partnership that has benefited millions of people Updated On: Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:31:55 PKT (Web...
Payment Automation Hacks: Best Practices to Streamline & Scale Your AP Processes
CFO Dive
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Deputy PM attends opening of Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc led a Vietnamese delegation to attend the opening ceremony of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) on June 30 in Seville, Spain. The event, which runs until July 3,...