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Sama leader makes history as first from Tawi-Tawi to be appointed in BARMM cabinet
Minda News
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August 12, 2025
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 12 Aug) — A strong advocate for seaweed production, tourism, and cultural preservation, Termizie “Ted” Masahud is the first Sama leader and first representative from Tawi-Tawi to serve in the cabinet of the Bangsamoro...
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,...
Forum: Presence of regional leaders at NDP speaks well of ties
The Straits Times
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August 11, 2025
I read with interest the article “NDP 2025: Region’s leaders join in Singapore’s 60th birthday celebration at the Padang” (Aug 9). The presence of regional leaders at Singapore’s 2025 National Day Parade at the Padang is more than just a...
Third-hottest July on record wreaks climate havoc 七月氣溫史上第三高 導致氣候災難
Taipei Times
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August 11, 2025
The third-hottest July worldwide ended a string of record-breaking temperatures last month, but many regions were still devastated by extreme weather amplified by global warming, the European climate monitoring service said Thursday last week....
Brunei strengthens tourism sector with strategic initiatives
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Brunei has implemented various strategic initiatives to promote its tourism sector, which plays a vital role in the nation's economic development, a government minister said on Wednesday. The initiatives...
Brunei offers multi-sector jobs to Indonesian workers: Ministry
Antara
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August 8, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Brunei Darussalam government is offering opportunities for Indonesian migrant workers in the fisheries, plantations, agriculture, and health sectors, Deputy Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI)...
Cambodia's trade with RCEP countries hits nearly 23 bln USD in first 7 months of 2025
Xinhua News Agency
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PHNOM PENH, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's trade with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries reached 22.99 billion U.S. dollars in the first seven months of 2025, up 15.7 percent from 19.87 billion dollars over the...
Moment Chinese ships smash into each other while chasing vessel in latest clash in South China Sea
The Scottish Sun
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August 11, 2025
THIS is the moment a Chinese Navy warship crashed into its own coast guard vessel while chasing a Philippine patrol boat in South China Sea. Dramatic footage released by Manila showed a massive Chinese warship bearing the number 164 on its hull...
UK expands ‘deport first, appeal later’ policy to 23 countries, including India
The Indian Express
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August 11, 2025
The UK government is widening its “deport first, appeal later” scheme to cover foreign criminals from 23 countries, up from the current eight, in what ministers say is an effort to ease prison overcrowding and address public concerns over crime,...
Johor royalty and ASEAN leaders join Singapore’s 60th National Day Parade
The Independent Singapore
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August 11, 2025
SINGAPORE: In a symbolic show of friendship and regional unity, Singapore’s 60th National Day Parade (NDP) at the Padang welcomed high-profile guests from across Southeast Asia, including Johor’s Crown Prince Tunku Mahkota Ismail and his consort...
Sports News | India Drawn with Iran, Palestine, Chinese Taipei, Lebanon in AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
Latestly
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August 7, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 7 (ANI): India have been drawn with Iran, Palestine, Chinese Taipei and Lebanon in Group D of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on...
Sultan Ibrahim returns from historic first Malaysian State Visit to Russia
Malay Mail
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August 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, returned home safely today after completing a five-day State Visit to Russia. His Majesty’s royal private jet arrived at Senai International Airport, Johor, at 6.30 am....
More countries added to UK’s ‘deport first’ scheme for foreign criminals
The Guardian
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August 10, 2025
Foreign criminals from 15 more countries face deportation before they have a chance to appeal in an expansion of the UK government’s “deport first, appeal later” scheme. Ministers are extending the scheme, which applies in England and Wales and...
St. Albert Chinese Cultural Association hosts public gathering
Alberta Prime Times
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August 10, 2025
Its goals are hosting future public social events in celebration of Chinese heritage and culture A new cultural group is emerging in St. Albert and it promises to add colour and vitality to the community. The St. Albert Chinese Cultural...
China's "HYSY 295" vessel begins maiden Brunei marine mission
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- "Designed and built in China, this vessel is launching its first engineering project mission in Brunei," Qiao Baoxin, captain of China's "HYSY 295" trenching vessel, told Xinhua on Friday. The Chinese...
July was third-hottest on record
London Daily Digital
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August 10, 2025
Sea surface temperatures in July ranked as the third-highest on record, with several local records broken, including in the Norwegian Sea, parts of the North Sea, and the North Atlantic west of France and Britain The world just experienced its...
Sports minister says Sukma 2026 to feature e-sports, chess, cricket, and kabaddi
Malay Mail
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August 5, 2025
SHAH ALAM, Aug 5 — The 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Selangor will feature the new sports of e-sports, chess, cricket and kabaddi, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said. She shared that the four sports were approved at the SUKMA Supreme...
Sports News | Ahmedabad to Host AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in November
Latestly
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August 6, 2025
Mumbai, August 6: India will be one of the seven hosts of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled to be played from November 22 to 30, 2025. All matches in India will be held at The Arena in Ahmedabad. The official draw for...
China vessels join forces for Brunei pipeline work
Upstream
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China's Offshore Oil Engineering Company (COOEC) has deployed two of its flagship vessels to a major subsea pipeline replacement campaign in Brunei, as part of Brunei Shell Petroleum’s (BSP) PRP9 project. At the heart of the programme is a...
ASEAN Countries Bring First Cultural Festival to Morocco
Morocco World News
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August 9, 2025
Rabat — Six Southeast Asian embassies to Morocco hosted today the country’s first ASEAN Bazaar and Cultural Festival in Rabat, marking a milestone in cultural exchange between the regions. The Royal Thai Embassy led the initiative alongside...