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Samdech Techo Hun Sen Warns ASEAN against Aligning with Major Powers amid Global Rivalries (Video inside)
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...

In Vitro Human Models Grow Up
For decades, animal models have been the gold standard for preclinical testing of potential drugs. Yet, even the best animal models are not perfect. For example, small rodent species with engrafted human immune systems and edited genes will still...

Ex-Congressman Teves in NBI Custody Over Murder of Former Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo
Share Post Viber icon Viber Email Official Portrait of Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. of the 3rd District of Negros Oriental Philippine House of Representatives MUNTINLUPA CITY, Philippines — Former Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative...

ASEAN Power Grid Integration Seeks Energy Security, Sustainable Growth
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - MAY 26: Petronas Twin Towers are illuminated in the colors of Malaysian ... More Flag during the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on May 26, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The 46th ASEAN Summit...

Risks and rewards of a US-ASEAN special summit
hen major global powers engage with regional blocs, there's usually a strategic purpose. This applies to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's proposal to United States President Donald Trump for a special ASEAN-US summit. ASEAN likely welcomes...
World : Between ASEAN And EU: Which Model Of Integration Better Handles Relationship With The US?
Commentary by Professor Ruhanas Harun, National Defense University and Professor Phar Kim Beng, International Islamic University of Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- In an increasingly fragmented world order, regional blocs are no longer...

Archival’s first 100 days: Inventory, garbage cost cut, anti-flood plans
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. and former mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia posed for a photo on Monday, June 30, during the transition ceremony. | CDN Photo/ Pia Piquero CEBU CITY, Philippines — On his first day in office, newly sworn-in Cebu City...

Philippines vs Tajikistan Prediction and Betting Tips | June 10th 2025
The Philippines and Tajikistan will battle for three points in a 2027 Asian Cup qualifier on Tuesday (June 10th). The game will be played at the Rizai Memorial Stadium. The home side will be looking to build on the 4-1 home win they registered...
Essay: The water that breaks the wall of forgetfulness
Alvino Kusumabrata My first encounter - albeit imaginary - with a victim of human rights violations occurred in the seventh grade. The victim's name was Widji Thukul. I got to know him well through devoutly reading his biography and works, which...

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Tuesday (June 3, 2025)
Malaysia: * PM immunity: High Court to rule on legal questions referral tomorrow * King appoints Muhammad Shahrul Ikram as Malaysia's new ambassador to the US * King presents instrument of appointment of new Malaysian ambassador to the US * AGC...

FDA and NIH Announce Initiatives to Reduce Animal Testing and Encourage Alternative Methodologies
FDA and NIH recently announced initiatives outlining specific actions each agency will take to encourage greater adoption of new and emerging technologies to reduce the need for — and potentially replace — animal testing. FDA’s roadmap has...

Liver injury warning over common drug prescribed 14 million times a year in UK
Drug-induced liver injury is affecting around one-fifth of people prescribed medications, according to recent research published in the journal Toxicology Reports. Cases of DILI, also known as toxic hepatitis or hepatotoxicity, have been rising in...

Providing a Legal Identity for All Should be Southeast Asia’s Next Big Migration Priority
Every year, thousands of people go missing along irregular migration routes in Southeast Asia: on foot, in trucks, and often, in overcrowded boats. The consequences can be fatal. According to the U.N. refugee agency, 2024 marked the deadliest year...

The Frequency School Breaks GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM Title For The 195 Song Featuring The Most Nationalities
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) The Frequency School co-founded by U.S. Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum music producer Maejor, Martina Fuchs, Kingsley M, Brandon Lee and Aaron Dawson produced this visionary, powerful and universal campaign and premiered...

Richard Marles welcomes US commitment to Indo-Pacific in face of China’s military buildup
Australia’s defence minister Richard Marles has lauded the US’s strategic commitment to the Indo-Pacific as“deeply welcome” amid the risk of global nuclear proliferation, while calling for the stabilising force of liberal trade in the region. In...

YOUR FIJI, YOUR VOICE – PM speaks on poverty, land, English and more
FT: Prime Minister, what are your thoughts on the GCC’s proposed Natural Resource Trust Fund — should it strike a balance between increasing economic returns for landowners and protecting investor confidence, national unity, and long-term...

Introducing our Emerging Scholar Award authors
Dear readers, Last year New Mandala was pleased to be able to introduce our Emerging Scholar Award, an initiative aimed at promoting the dissemination of outstanding PhD research on Southeast Asia to a global readership, while building emerging...

ASEAN affirms central role in regional security architecture: Malaysian PM
Singapore (VNA) – Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim delivered a special address at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, affirming the central role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the regional...
Vietnamese Prime Minister proposes three priorities at 46th ASEAN Summit
PM Chinh expressed strong support for the “ASEAN Vision 2045: Our Shared Future”, and outlined three key priorities for cooperation in the coming period. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the Plenary Session of the 46th ASEAN...

Asean forges geoeconomic task force
PUBLISHED : 10 Apr 2025 at 20:09 Asean has decided to set up a Geoeconomics Task Force to monitor US policies and identify new economic opportunities for its members. During a special meeting of the economic ministers of Asean's 10 member states...