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Business leaders want extension of LDC graduation deadline
New Age Bangladesh
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ICCB president Mahbubur Rahman, BAPI president Abdul Muktadir, BGMEA president Mahmud Hasan Khan, LFMEAB president Syed Nasim Manzur, DCCI president Taskeen Ahmed, BAB chairman Abdul Hai Sarker, CPD executive director Fahmida Khatun, PEB chairman...
World : Singapore Envoy Lauds Malaysia’s Decisive ASEAN Leadership
Bernama
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August 14, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Singapore commends Malaysia’s leadership as ASEAN Chair in 2025 and credits Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his team for their swift and decisive actions during the recent armed conflict between...
‘Never served pangash’ to women footballers: Kiron debunks social media claims
Daily Star
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August 11, 2025
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Women's Committee chairman Mahfuza Akhter Kiron has dismissed social media claims that the federation provides substandard diets to women's footballers. The debate erupted after Bangladesh's U-20 women's team,...
Singapore envoy lauds Malaysia's decisive Asean leadership
The Malaysian Star
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August 13, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore commends Malaysia's leadership as Asean Chair in 2025 and credits Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his team for their swift and decisive actions during the recent armed conflict between Thailand and Cambodia....
DMCC Hosts First-ever Roadshow in Indonesia
Emirates 24|7
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August 13, 2025
DMCC has concluded its first-ever Made For Trade Live (MFTL) roadshow in Jakarta, reinforcing the growing economic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia. During the event, DMCC announced a 13% increase in Southeast Asian...
Delhiwale: Best Independent Day sama
Hindustan Times
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August 13, 2025
Tomorrow is Pandrah Agast—15 August, aka Azadi Diwas, aka Independence Day. Some officegoers might enjoy the day as chutti from work. But you may avail of your life’s best 15th August celebrations by heading to the Jama Masjid area in Old Delhi....
General : ASEAN Plan Of Action On Transnational Crime 2026-2035 Set For Endorsement At 19th AMMTC
Bernama
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September 8, 2025
MELAKA, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Plan of Action in Combating Transnational Crime 2026-2035 is expected to be endorsed at the 19th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC) here. Home Ministry International Division...
China unveils first-ever home-made bionic Tibetan antelope robot in Hoh Xil Nature Reserve
Global Times
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The first-ever home-made bionic Tibetan antelope robot Photo: Wechat account of the DEEP RoboticsIn Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve in Northwest China's Qinghai Province, a bionic Tibetan antelope robot, with built-in 5G ultra-low latency networks...
Tok Pisin: Speaking PNG’s main language is more than cultural courtesy
The Interpreter
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August 11, 2025
If Australia wants to be seen as part of the Pacific family and not merely as a regional partner, it must do more than increase its development assistance or elevate diplomatic rhetoric. A crucial step is to invest in the most fundamental currency...
Australia hands Filipinas first loss in ASEAN Women’s Serenity Cup
Manila Standard
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August 10, 2025
Australia dealt a blow to the Philippines’ title-retention bid on Sunday in the ASEAN Women’s MSIG Serenity Cup 2025. Alana Jancevski delivered the decisive goal just before halftime, lifting Australia to a 1-0 win over the Filipinas at Việt Trì...
Australia U23 claim first victory of ASEAN Women’s Championships
The National Tribune
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August 11, 2025
Australia’s U-23 Women’s National Team bounced back overnight with a 1-0 win against defending champions, the Philippines at the ASEAN Women’s Championships MSIG Serenity Cup 2025. Not content after their opening match defeat by Myanmar last week,...
Riyadh Deals Signal Indonesia’s New Diplomatic Playbook
Fair Observer
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September 7, 2025
Indonesia stands at a pivotal geopolitical crossroads. Its hallmark bebas-aktif (independent and active) diplomacy now collides with surging public solidarity for Palestine and deepening ties to China, Russia and notably Saudi Arabia. That...
General : ASEAN States Must Unite To Ensure Justice For Children – Azalina
Bernama
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September 7, 2025
KOTA TINGGI, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states must dismantle barriers that prevent children from accessing justice and work together to guarantee their rights through stronger legal aid mechanisms, said Minister in the Prime Minister's...
Asean states must unite to ensure justice for children, urges Azalina
The Malaysian Star
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September 7, 2025
KOTA TINGGI: Asean member states must dismantle barriers that prevent children from accessing justice and work together to guarantee their rights through stronger legal aid mechanisms, says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and...
The Admonishment of China by Governments in Glass Houses
Dissident Voice
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September 7, 2025
As I was reading Gareth Evans’s recent piece on what a ‘mature’ relationship with China should comprise, I was reminded of the photograph set out below, which was taken in December 1989. It depicts the then foreign ministers, Gareth Evans of...
ASEAN’s Stability Rooted In Cooperation And Solidarity - PM Anwar
Bernama
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September 5, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Since its founding in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has cultivated a reputation for trust and dialogue that has made the region synonymous with peace, stability and dynamism, said Datuk...
Maldives defeats Sri Lanka in South Asian Super Cup opener
Raajje
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The Maldives senior national football team secured a commanding 3–0 victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the South Asian Super Cup, held Saturday evening in Colombo. The Maldivian team dominated the game from the outset, netting two...
General : Melaka Set To Host 19th AMMTC As Final Preparations Underway
Bernama
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September 7, 2025
MELAKA, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Melaka is 90 percent prepared to host the 19th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC), with final preparations now underway. State Secretary Datuk Azhar Arshad said the government is also coordinating...
Melaka hosts Asean meeting on cross-border crime from Sept 8
The Malaysian Star
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September 7, 2025
MELAKA: The historic city will play host to the 19th Asean Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC), bringing together more than 300 delegates from Monday to Friday (Sept 8 to 12). Melaka State Secretary Datuk Azhar Arshad said...
New Zealand v South Africa live streams: How to watch Saturday’s Rugby Championship match
Rugby World
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September 6, 2025
Watch New Zealand v South Africa as the already-enthralling 2025 Rugby Championship shifts up a gear with this eagerly anticipated meeting of the two best sides on the planet. This guide will tell you everything you need to know to tune into All...