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Timor-Leste: People optimistic about future, concerned about low wages
Macau Business
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July 7, 2025
Most Timorese feel optimistic about the future of Timor-Leste, but are concerned about low incomes, inadequate infrastructure, and limited job opportunities, according to an inquiry conducted by The Asia Foundation. The “Tatoli Inquiry”, which in...
After Asian Cup, India Women Target FIFA WC Qualification Next, Says Crispin Chhetri
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) It's been four days since India's historic qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026. But the dust from the celebrations isn't settling anytime soon, and the women's football hype is only on...
Will Myanmar block East Timor’s Asean entry? The junta draws a red line
South China Morning Post
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July 8, 2025
As East Timor edges closer to joining Asean, Myanmar’s military rulers are seeking to block its entry, in a warning to it – and governments everywhere – against engaging with the war-torn country’s opposition forces. Last week, sources cited by...
FIFA Women's World Cup next mountain to climb for Blue Tigresses
California Telegraph
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New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): It's been four days since India's historic qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026. But the dust from the celebrations isn't settling anytime soon, and the women's football hype is only on an...
Timor-Leste cardinal celebrates Mass in Melbourne
Catholic News
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July 6, 2025
Cardinal Virgilio do Carmo da Silva with members of the Timor-Leste community in Melbourne yesterday (Melbourne Catholic) Close to 1000 members of the Victoria’s Timor-Leste community gathered yesterday for a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Virgilio...
RAEOA and CMC Ignite a New Chapter: Oecusse to Lead Timor-Leste’s Modernization
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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OECUSSE, Timor-Leste--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 7, 2025-- This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250706927600/en/ CMC's Support Centre in Oecusse, Timor-Leste. In a landmark display...
Exploring cultural richness of ‘pearl of Silk Road’ Kashgar
Mindanao Times
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July 9, 2025
3 BY CHE BIN, LI YANAN, PEOPLE’S DAILY LOCATED in the southwestern part of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Kashgar sits on a lush oasis nourished by the Yarkant River, which flows from the Karakoram Mountains. Since ancient times, traders and...
Myanmar women’s squad to compete in 2025 ASEAN Women’s Championship
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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July 8, 2025
The Myanmar women’s national team is seen during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers. Photo: Soe Nyunt Thaw The Myanmar women’s national football team is set to compete in the 2025 ASEAN Women’s Championship, which will be held in Vietnam from 6...
Advancing identity for digital governance
The Malaysian Star
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian-owned technology firm Zchwantech Titan Lda has successfully held a high-level technology showcase for the Government of Timor-Leste, featuring its flagship National Digital Identity platform. The presentation aligns with...
India books ticket to AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in Australia
Indian Link
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July 8, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a landmark achievement for Indian football, the national women’s team has secured qualification for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, marking their first appearance in the tournament since 2003. This...
Thai Princess Award Foundation strengthens education ties with Vietnam
The Nation Thailand
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July 7, 2025
Vietnam has had six teachers honoured with the award to date. This year’s Vietnamese recipient is Nguyen Thi Thu Lan, Principal of Ward 5 Kindergarten in District 10, HCM City. She was recognised for her innovative initiatives, including...
Malaysian-owned Zchwantech Titan showcases national DI platform to Timor-Leste government
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian-owned technology firm, Zchwantech Titan Lda, has successfully conducted a high-level technology showcase for the Government of Timor-Leste, presenting its flagship National Digital Identity platform as part of the country’s...
AIFF announces cash prize for Indian women's football team following historic Asian Cup qualification campaign
Firstpost
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July 7, 2025
India qualified for next year’s AFC Asian Cup in Australia on merit for the first time since making their debut in the tournament in 1980 thanks to a flawless qualification campaign in Thailand, where they won all four games to finish top of Group...
Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership to boost regional reach and partnerships
The Sun Daily
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July 2, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: After 26 years, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is set to welcome its first new member since 1999 as Timor-Leste nears full accession. This milestone carries significant implications for both the nation and the...
Indian Women’s Football Team Creates History with AFC Asian Cup 2026 Qualification
News Live
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July 7, 2025
In a moment that brought both cheers and tears, the Indian women’s football team has created history by directly qualifying for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026. This is the first time India has made it to the tournament purely on merit. Not as...
Fiji now has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic according to new UNAIDS report
Fijivillage
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Fiji now has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic according to new UNAIDS report Fiji now has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic. A UNAIDS report titled 2025 Global AIDS Update, AIDS, Crisis and the Power to Transform, states that since...
Movers & Shakers: Victoria’s childcare system reviewers, Jones to the OECD
The Mandarin
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July 10, 2025
DCCEEW secretary revealed, DAFF secretary takes IPAA ACT presidency, NSW appoints Safe Work commissioner, latest ambassadors get postings. Senior Executive Service Band 2 The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has...
Myanmar opposes full Timor-Leste ASEAN membership; Regional lawmakers call to free political prisoners
Democratic Voice of Burma
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July 3, 2025
Myanmar opposes full Timor-Leste ASEAN membership The regime in Naypyidaw has informed Malaysia, the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the ASEAN Secretariat that it opposes the proposed accession of...
AIFF rewards India women’s team with Rs 42.75 lakh for AFC Asia Cup qualification
Kashmir Reader
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July 6, 2025
NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Sunday, July 6, announced a reward of 42.75 lakh (USD 50,000) for the senior Indian women’s football team following their dominant show at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers held in...
Despite apathy, history: India secure stunning direct qualification to AFC Women's Asian Cup
ESPN India
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July 7, 2025
Sangita Basfore wept. She didn't just 'cry'. She lay on the pitch of the Chiang Mai stadium in Thailand as the full-time whistle blew and wept, the kind of emotional release that said it all. Her national teammates swarmed around her, a chaotic...