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Biomanufacturing: Scale-up vs Scale-out Economics
BioPharma Dive
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Mexico: Solidarity with indigenous woman defender Silvia Pérez Yescas
International Federation for Human Rights
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August 18, 2025
Abie Anongos, CWEARC, Philippines Abigail Severo Vásquez, Colectiva Ayuuk Toxëjk, Mexico Adolfina Kuum Dolie, Komunitas Peduli Lingkungan, Indonesia Adv Muhammad Bux, Sukaar Welfare Organization, Pakistan Agnes Kharshiing, Civil Society Women...
How TikTok’s Visual Politics Shaped Indonesia’s 2024 Election
Fulcrum
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August 21, 2025
Through TikTok, Prabowo Subianto successfully rebranded himself from being a controversial figure to being a relatable leader. TikTok’s emphasis on short-form entertaining content simplifies complex political issues into meme-worthy visuals. While...
India Aims to Become Global MedTech Innovation Hub: Pharma Secretary Amit Agrawal
The Impressive Times
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August 23, 2025
New Delhi– India is steadily building the foundation to emerge as a global hub for medical technology innovation, said Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals. He was speaking at the South East and South Asia regional meet on...
India Laying Foundations To Emerge As Global Medtech Hub: Govt
MENAFN
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) India is laying the foundations to emerge as a global medtech hub, said the Union government.At a two-day Southeast and South Asia regional meet, Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals,...
“Natural” Isn’t Safe: Reframing Herbal-Induced Liver Injury
Medscape
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August 27, 2025
The growing popularity of herbal supplements has introduced a significant — and often overlooked — source of liver injury into clinical practice. In the United States alone, over 80,000 dietary supplements are marketed without FDA approval, fueled...
Tom Loftus: My five Nobel Peace Prizes
WisPolitics - Wisconsin
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August 23, 2025
Also, a short history of American presidents and the prize. The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. If you are the United States Ambassador to Norway, as I was...
Advancing Australia’s Trilateral Partnership With Two ASEAN Neighbors
The Diplomat
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August 11, 2025
In October, Timor-Leste is set to become the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the most consequential regional grouping to Australia’s north. For the first time ever, Canberra will have two ASEAN neighbors. Within...
Foreign stars set to take centre stage as SPL kicks off 2025-26 season
The Straits Times
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August 22, 2025
SINGAPORE – Nearly 30 years have passed, but Balestier Khalsa coach Marko Kraljevic can still reel off the names of the foreign stars in the inaugural season of the S.League (now known as Singapore Premier League) with ease. “Goran Paulic, Egmar...
Iran learn fate at AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026
Tehran Times
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August 8, 2025
TEHRAN - The 38 teams hoping to see action at the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 learnt their respective qualifying routes on Thursday. The Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia saw the teams divided into seven groups —...
Diokno bill seeks translations of laws into Filipino, Bisaya, Ilocano
Philippine STAR
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August 22, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Rep. Chel Diokno (Akbayan Partylist) has filed a bill requiring all laws with penal provisions to be translated into Filipino, Bisaya, and Ilocano, in a bid to democratize access to a legal system that remains "foreign and...
Manila court starts pre-trial of Teves
Philstar
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August 21, 2025
Ghio Ong - The Philippine Star August 22, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — A Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Manila has started the pre-trial of expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. in relation to the killing of the late Negros Oriental governor...
Archival: No demolition of Cebu fast-food outlet sans heritage ok
Cebu Daily News
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August 22, 2025
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival said the demolition order against a fast-food outlet encroaching on a sidewalk along Osmeña Boulevard will only proceed after a careful review by the city’s cultural and historical authorities. He...
Southeast Asian Deaf Games open in Jakarta with 270 athletes
The Sun Daily
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August 22, 2025
THE 2025 Southeast Asian Deaf Games officially opened tonight at the Jakarta State University Sports Hall with 270 athletes and officials from seven participating nations. The ceremony created a powerful atmosphere in what organisers described as...
Why Climate Visa Lottery Schemes Are Not the Answer
Foreign Policy
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In July 2025, an astonishing 8,750 people of Tuvalu’s approximately 9,470 residents registered for a visa to Australia through the Falepili Mobility Pathway, a “climate visa” born out of the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union. The treaty grants 280...
NMI U23 Men’s Team gears up for historic AFC debut
Marianas Variety
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The NMI U23 Men's National team members pose for a group photo during a send-off ceremony at the Ada gym on Tuesday. NMIFA photo THE Northern Mariana Islands Football Association on Tuesday hosted a send-off ceremony at the Gilbert C. Ada...
The Hidden Backbone of Maternal Health: Asia’s Midwifery Gap
Inter Press Service
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August 15, 2025
Active Citizens, Asia-Pacific, Civil Society, Development & Aid, Featured, Gender, Health, Human Rights, Population, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Women's Health Women's Health Strong health systems start with midwives....
45 Countries Nigerians Can Travel To Without A Visa In 2025
Biz Watch Nigeria
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August 21, 2025
The Nigerian passport, ranked 94th globally and 43rd in Africa by the 2025 Henley Passport Index, now gives citizens access to 45 destinations worldwide. While mobility still lags behind European and North American counterparts, Nigerians can...
UPSC Key: Wang Yi meets Modi, Brain-eating amoeba, and PLI schemes
The Indian Express
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August 20, 2025
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance. Mains Examination: General Studies-II: India and its neighbourhood- relations, Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or...
Filipinas face tough Aussies
Philstar
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August 9, 2025
Olmin Leyba - The Philippine Star August 10, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — After overpowering Timor Leste, holder Philippines sets out to hurdle a major stumbling block on the road to the Asean Football Federation Women’s Championship-MSIG...