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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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Guterres calls for urgent Security Council reform
Mr. Guterres was speaking to ambassadors at the iconic venue in New York on United Nations Daymarking 80 years of its creation. He spoke via video link from Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, in an open and lively debate on how the UN faces an uncertain...
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Visa-Free Countries for Indonesian Passport Holders: 43 Nations in 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - As the final quarter of 2025 approaches, many people are planning year-end holidays, often including trips abroad. However, Indonesian travelers need to understand that entry regulations vary by destination. Not all countries...
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More than 9,000 children poisoned by Prabowo's free school meal programme
Jakarta (AsiaNews) – The number of children poisoned after consuming free school meals, part of a US$ 10-billion plan promoted by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, has risen to more than 9,000, this according to the country’s food and drug...
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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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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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Pacific Islands focus: health and gender inequities, climate updates, and some hope for marine biodiversity
Introduction by Croakey: In breaking news on Thursday, Papua New Guinea’s cabinet has approved a landmark defence agreement with Australia. PNG’s Prime Minister James Marape said the agreement, known as the PukPuk treaty, “will elevate the two...
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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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Malaysia screens Conquer: Lahad Datu at Dili film festival
DILI: Malaysia has strengthened its cultural diplomacy with Timor-Leste by showcasing the action film Conquer: Lahad Datu at the 7th Dili International Film Festival. The Malaysian Embassy in Dili reported that the screening at Platinum Cineplex...