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Pacific women sharpen rugby commentary skills in Fiji
Among the participants is Papua New Guinea’s Jamie Haro, recently recognised as an Emerging Leader in Women’s Sports in the Pacific, who is already applying her commentary skills in her home country. Also attending is Gabrielle Apelu, a pioneer of...
Education ministry reject recent school ranking results
Siem Reap province’s Wat Bo primary school students utilise AI technology to promote cultural exchanges with children from other ASEAN countries. This year, they are working with Malaysian students. Supplied The Ministry of Education, Youth and...
Marcos to push Philippine trade, tech agenda at APEC Summit in South Korea
By Erika Mae P. Sinaking and Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporter PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. will promote Philippine economic interests and push deeper regional cooperation at the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic...
World leader hosting ASEAN saves his final, careful words for Albanese
It’s hard work trying to be nuanced in a media landscape thirsty for binaries. Anwar could have easily deflected; Malaysia counts on China for trade, too. Earlier, Albanese met with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, who deals almost...
Timor-Leste delegation to strengthen relationships and promote future growth
NT Government Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations Robyn Cahill will lead the CLP Government’s first international delegation under the reinstated portfolio for Asian Relations. The two-day delegation to Timor-Leste today and tomorrow...
Myanmar to face hosts Vietnam in ASEAN U19 Women’s Championship opener
The Myanmar U19 women’s team is seen during a training session in Vietnam. Photo: MFF The 2025 ASEAN U19 Women’s Championship, hosted by Vietnam, will begin with group-stage matches on 9 June. In the opening fixture of the tournament, Myanmar will...
ASEAN Leaders Head Home After Three-day Summit
By Muhammad Adil Muzaffar Mohd Fisol & Mohd Ashraf Syafiq Mazlan SEPANG, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- ASEAN leaders and their delegation have departed for home following the conclusion of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur. Among...
ASEAN Peoples’ Forum Hindered by Visa Issues for Myanmar Activists, Calls for Bolder Action on Peace
Two days before the 46th ASEAN Summit began, civil society organizations in ASEAN held a parallel forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A sign bearing the ASEAN Summit emblem is displayed on the road median, with the Kuala Lumpur Tower visible in the...
General : ASEAN Leaders Head Home After Three-day Summit
By Muhammad Adil Muzaffar Mohd Fisol & Mohd Ashraf Syafiq Mazlan SEPANG, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- ASEAN leaders and their delegation have departed for home following the conclusion of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur. Among...
Bridgwater Cultural Festival preparing for 2025 edition in June
The Bridgwater Cultural Festival is set to take place on Saturday, June 21, and will run from 11am to 5pm at Cranleigh Gardens. The festival will include food, live performances, and various fun activities. The high sheriff of Somerset, Janet...
Malaysia Shines As ASEAN Chair With Successful, Impactful Summit – Analysts
By Muhammad Saufee Rosman KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has demonstrated its capability as a regional leader with the well-organised and impactful hosting of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, highlighting the nation’s...
‘HIndependence Day’ rally in Cebu calls for end to corruption, higher education budget
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Marking the 127th year of Philippine Independence, a protest action was led by Bayan Central Visayas along with allied organizations on June 12, Thursday, at Gaisano Metro Colon. The event, dubbed “HIndependence Day,”...
Myanmar Women’s Team ready for ASEAN Championship
Players of the Myanmar U19 women’s team are seen during a training session. PHOTO: MFF The Myanmar U19 women’s national football team is finalizing its preparation for the 2025 ASEAN U19 Women’s Championship, which will take place in Vietnam from...
'Every two weeks you hear about attacks': Croc danger in Timor-Leste
Loading... In a small coastal village in Timor-Leste, between a rugged mountain range and the Banda Sea, Lino Fernandes Xavier stands by his brother's grave at the local cemetery, his head bowed. From a long line of fishermen, Lino and his...
Marcos names Bersamin, Angara, Estrella as govt caretakers while in Malaysia
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. designated Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Education Secretary Sonny Angara, and Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella 3rd as caretakers of the country during his visit to Malaysia....
World News | WHO South-East Asia Regional Director Saima Wazed Meets JP Nadda, Talks Focus on Women, Children
New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): WHO South-East Asia Regional Director Saima Wazed recently engaged in discussions with JP Nadda, the Minister of Health and Family Welfare, focusing on health priorities in the WHO South-East Asia region. The...
Indian PM Modi pushes ASEAN To unite against terror and revamp trade deal
Kuala Lumpur: India and ASEAN nations strengthened their bond at the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted key areas for collaboration -- counter-terrorism, early review of the ASEAN-India FTA,...
WHO South-East Asia Regional Director Saima Wazed meets JP Nadda, talks focus on women, children
New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): WHO South-East Asia Regional Director Saima Wazed recently engaged in discussions with JP Nadda, the Minister of Health and Family Welfare, focusing on health priorities in the WHO South-East Asia region. The...
ASEAN Continues To Stand Out As Beacon Of Mulitilateral Cooperation, Stability
By Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- ASEAN, under Malaysia’s proactive and responsible stewardship, continues to stand out as a beacon of multilateral cooperation and a pillar of peace, stability and development in the...
General : ASEAN Continues To Stand Out As Beacon Of Mulitilateral Cooperation, Stability
By Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- ASEAN, under Malaysia’s proactive and responsible stewardship, continues to stand out as a beacon of multilateral cooperation and a pillar of peace, stability and development in the...