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Asean seeks to strengthen US economic ties amid tariffs
Bangkok Post
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April 24, 2025
PUBLISHED : 25 Apr 2025 at 05:05 Asean has reiterated its commitment to multilateral trade principles and does not plan to retaliate against US tariff actions. Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said Asean member states and Timor-Leste convened...
Pacific Tourism Organisation and FSM Yap Visitors Bureau Release Key Insights from International Visitor Survey
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 9, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)Yap Visitors Bureau (YVB) through the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI), has released its latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) report...
DCOTT exec reveals 4 major developments on bus terminal
Mindanao Times
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July 3, 2025
32 BY ARNELYN L. LAPATIS & MEKYLA JANE TICAR | CMU Interns THE DAVAO City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) rolled out a series of infrastructure and service upgrades in anticipation of the passenger influx for the fast-approaching Kadayawan...
Late Pope Francis left a lasting impact on pressing issues in Asia, say observers
Channel News Asia
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DEEPER SIGNIFICANCE FOR TIMOR-LESTE In particular, the half-island nation of Timor-Leste found extra meaning in the pope’s Asia Pacific tour last year. The country is likely the most Catholic in the world, with the Vatican saying about 96 per cent...
Indonesia, Saudi Arabia collaborate to advance higher education
Antara
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May 15, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology is working with Saudi Arabia to encourage the advancement of higher education in Indonesia. One of the programs they carried out was the construction of...
The Cook Islands declared a dengue outbreak in Rarotonga last week
New Zealand Doctor
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Berlin Kafoa, director, of the public health division at The Pacific Community (SPC) says*: What is the immediate threat posed by dengue in the Pacific region, and how is this changing? "1. Increasing morbidity due to escalating dengue outbreaks...
The Dodo’s Warning: Will Asia-Pacific Tourism Evolve of Vanish?
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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May 13, 2025
The meaningful Pacific Asia tourism economy redefines success through sustainability, equity, and resilience, as PATA calls for urgent innovation to meet climate, technological, and geopolitical challenges head-on. At the Pacific Asia Travel...
LET 2025 topnotcher Jeanlyn Colipano shares story of perseverance, prayer
Cebu Daily News
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June 29, 2025
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ever since she was a little kid, Jeanlyn Colipano had already dreamed of becoming a teacher someday. She recalled that she would often portray the role of a teacher while playing with her friends back then. “During our mga...
New Study Traces Sharp Regional Shifts in Ischemic Heart Disease Burden -- A Global Warning Signal
ScienceDaily
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A new study puts the spotlight on the rising burden of ischemic heart disease across Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania, and calls for localized, equity-focused interventions in these regions. The researchers identified region-specific,...
NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation in Liver Disorders: From Molecular Pathways to Therapeutic Strategies
Dove Medical Press
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June 23, 2025
Introduction The mammalian immune system employs two fundamental mechanisms to combat threats: innate immunity and adaptive immunity. Innate immunity, a principle first proposed by Charles Janeway, provides a rapid, broad-spectrum defense against...
Manobo-Matigsarawahan clan receives ancestral land title
Mindanao Gold Star Daily
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June 30, 2025
- Advertisement - THE Manobo-Matigsarawahan tribe of the Onas Lilang Clan in Quezon, Bukidnon, officially received their ancestral land title today, June 30. Attorney Pinky Grace Pareja, commissioner of the National Commission on Indigenous...
Brit boost for Asean kids
London Daily Digital
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June 4, 2025
The UK deepens ties with ASEAN through a landmark education roundtable, driving inclusive learning reforms and empowering girls across Southeast Asia through strategic partnerships. The United Kingdom reaffirmed its commitment to improving...
The art of influence: LV's narrative journey in China
FashionNetwork India
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July 1, 2025
Last week, Louis Vuitton unveiled a significant new space in Shanghai, “The Louis,” which seamlessly integrates retail, Le Café Louis Vuitton, and the “Louis Vuitton Visionary Journeys” exhibition within a magnificent boat-like facade. Louis...
Study reveals regional risk factors driving heart disease in Asia and Oceania
Medical News
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May 9, 2025
A new study puts the spotlight on the rising burden of ischemic heart disease across Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania, and calls for localized, equity-focused interventions in these regions. The researchers identified region-specific,...
How to effectively adopt and leverage Organ-on-a-chip
European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
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June 27, 2025
Dr Audrey Dubourg, product manager, and Ayisha I. A. Malik, content marketing manager CN Bio, discuss how to effectively adopt and leverage Organ-on-a-chip to drive more effective drug development. The pharmaceutical industry has experienced...
Greenpeace comment on opening of UN Ocean Conference
Greenpeace International
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June 6, 2025
Nice, France- The UN Ocean Conference (9-13 June) is the most significant political moment on oceans since the agreement of the Global Ocean Treaty in 2023. Dozens of Heads of State will attend, according to the organisers. This level of...
China's 'ASEAN visa' welcomed
China Daily Global
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By PRIME SARMIENTO in Hong Kong and LEONARDUS JEGHO in Jakarta | China Daily | Updated: 2025-06-05 09:25 An official guides Vietnamese tourists in filling out the entry application forms at a newly opened passage gate in Fangchenggang, Guangxi...
What has happened in BRICS countries in past week?
Mehr News Agency
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June 3, 2025
1. The BRICS delegations collectively endorsed a series of new climate cooperation frameworks In a high-level meeting held in Brasilia, representatives of the BRICS countries convened to strengthen cooperation on climate change and sustainable...
Deep-sea shark recorded on video for first time using low-cost camera
Mongabay
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April 10, 2025
Most of what’s known about the deep-sea painted swellshark, was learned when researchers found specimens in the fish markets of Bali and Lombok, Indonesia back in the early 2000s. However, a recent survey in Timor-Leste used low-cost deep-sea...
Samdech Techo Hun Sen Warns ASEAN against Aligning with Major Powers amid Global Rivalries (Video inside)
Fresh News
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Hits: 275 (Dili): Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Senate, cautioned ASEAN to avoid tilting toward any major power, warning that growing superpower rivalries could compromise the bloc’s neutrality and influence multilateral...