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Finland’s Accession Into TAC A Bridge Linking Southeast Asia And Europe
By Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi and Nursyabiha Sukri KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Finland’s accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) represents more than a diplomatic formality; it also serves as a bridge linking...
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General : Finland’s Accession Into TAC A Bridge Linking Southeast Asia And Europe
By Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi and Nursyabiha Sukri KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Finland’s accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) represents more than a diplomatic formality; it also serves as a bridge linking...
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ASEAN cultural cooperation and inclusive growth focus at ASCC meeting
KUALA LUMPUR: The 34th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council Meeting has highlighted cultural cooperation and inclusive economic growth as vital for regional unity. This gathering reinforced ASEAN’s commitment to building a resilient and...
World : Ramos-horta: Timor-Leste’s Cultural And Societal Diversity To Enrich ASEAN
By V. Sankara KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- President José Ramos-Horta emphasised that Timor-Leste’s cultural diversity, media freedom and social inclusivity will be valuable assets that strengthen and enrich ASEAN upon its accession to the...
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ASEAN Must Focus On Implementation Of ASEAN Vision 2045 - Mohamad Hasan
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states must now shift their collective focus toward the implementation of the ASEAN Vision 2045: Our Shared Future, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said today. In his opening remarks at the...
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General : ASEAN Intensifies Efforts To Align Cultural Preservation With Ecological Sustainability - Tiong
PETALING JAYA, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states are intensifying efforts to align cultural preservation with ecological sustainability in building a more inclusive and people-centred regional community, said Tourism, Arts and Culture...
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Is Vietnam turning against LGBTQ+ rights?
In late September, Ho Chi Minh City abruptly canceled its flagship Pride march and at least five other LGBTQ-themed events. The decisions shocked activists, who have grown to view Vietnam as one of Asia's most tolerant countries toward sexual...
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Empowering women, strengthening stewardship in marine conservation
Nagotano, Central Province – The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), as the lead national executing agency for the Global Environment Fund’s Coral Reef Rescue: Resilient Reefs, Resilient Communities project (GEF CRR) in Solomon Islands, recently...
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General : ASEAN Must Focus On Implementation Of ASEAN Vision 2045 - Mohamad Hasan
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states must now shift their collective focus toward the implementation of the ASEAN Vision 2045: Our Shared Future, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said today. In his opening remarks at the...
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Activist Trịnh Bá Phương, Already Behind Bars, Sentenced to 11 More Years
Key Events Việt Nam Intensifies Crackdown, Extends Trịnh Bá Phương’s Prison Term to 21 Years; Fifth Pillar Added to Việt Nam’s Communist Party Leadership Structure; Proposed Cybersecurity Amendments Spark Fears of Increased State Surveillance;...
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ASIA/INDONESIA - “A beautiful gift for the Church in Indonesia”: new mission of the Salesians in Borneo
Sungai Raya – On September 1, 2025, three Salesians—Fr. Adi Prinanto, Fr. Tarsisus Trianto, and Fr. John Laba—officially began their mission in Sungai Raya, near Pontianak, on the island of Borneo, one of the poorest regions in Indonesia....
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Marcos departs for ASEAN Summit in Malaysia
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Saturday departed for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to attend the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, vowing to reinforce regional cooperation during his trip. In his departure...
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COST Action DILI drives innovation and empowers young talents
This story is based on a Technopolis COST Impact Analysis and interviews with participants in the Action. Why DILI research matters Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a disorder whereby drugs, including pharmacological therapies, traditional...
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UN chief Antony Guterres calls for urgent reform of the Security Council
Guterres was addressing ambassadors in the iconic chamber in New York on United Nations Day, marking 80 years since its founding. He spoke via video link from the capital of Viet Nam, Hanoi, during a robust open debate on how the UN navigates an...
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ASEAN Remains Firm Amid Global Uncertainties - Malaysian FM
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN continues to stand firm and deliver results despite global uncertainties and escalating rivalries among major powers, Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said today. He said the regional...
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General : ASEAN Remains Firm Amid Global Uncertainties - Malaysian FM
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN continues to stand firm and deliver results despite global uncertainties and escalating rivalries among major powers, Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said today. He said the regional...
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21st ASEAN-PAC Meeting Strengthens Regional Commitment To Combat Corruption
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will host the 21st Principals Meeting of the ASEAN Parties Against Corruption (ASEAN-PAC) from Oct 28 to 30, reflecting the country’s firm commitment to regional leadership in advancing the...
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KL bound: Marcos bats for peace, maritime security at ASEAN Summit
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday vowed to renew the Philippines’ push for an open, rules-based international order and the peaceful resolution of disputes as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations navigates regional challenges such...
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Agri-enterprises drive growth under the SAFE Acceleration Program: Investment opportunities in regenerative agriculture unveiled
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines—The Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Enhancement (SAFE) Acceleration Program—a collaborative initiative by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and Villgro...
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