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Extension of small car incentive ‘contradicts’ Indonesia’s electrification push

Industry observers and experts say that, while the decision to extend the LCGC program to 2031 could help in the short term, the government needs to come up with a road map to…

  • Published: July 23, 20252:19 pm
  • Author Ni Made Tasyarani
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Two Laotians caught smuggling massive drug haul into Vietnam

A joint Vietnamese task force intercepted a man and woman transporting 17kg of meth and 6,000 ketamine pills across the border in a late-night bust near Khe Sanh.

  • Published: July 23, 20252:16 pm
  • Author Viet Nam News
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South Korea President Lee pushes forward with gender minister appointment

Kang Sun-woo has been accused of mistreating staff members at her legislative office in recent years as a two-term Democratic Party lawmaker. She is alleged to have replaced staff…

  • Published: July 23, 20252:07 pm
  • Author Jung Min-kyung
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Hong Kong, Macao consumers warned of cross-boundary e-commerce risks

Hong Kong and Macao consumers face regulatory mismatches, with mainland products adhering only to mainland standards, rather than Hong Kong or Macao requirements.

  • Published: July 23, 20252:05 pm
  • Author Gang Wen
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Lao government to support women’s role in nation building

Lao PM Sonexay commend and applauded the achievements of the families of the leadership in the past. He highlighted the crucial role and importance of women within the family, as…

  • Published: July 23, 20252:02 pm
  • Author Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
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  • NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Miscalculation of health subsidies and grants in Singapore led to $5.5m in overpayments, $1.6m in shortfalls

MOH, which manages the Household Means Eligibility System (Homes), said that the error had resulted in about $7 million in overpayments for about 90 per cent of the affected…

  • Published: July 23, 20252:00 pm
  • Author Ian Cheng
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  • NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus meeting with leaders of four political parties

After the meeting, Law Adviser Prof Asif Nazrul told reporters that the four parties urged the government to take a stronger stance in upholding law and order.

  • Published: July 23, 20251:57 pm
  • Author The Daily Star
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Malala, the girl who needs no introduction, just reintroduced herself

The Nobel Peace Prize winner opens up about therapy, marriage, and her gymbro era in a refreshingly personal way.

  • Published: July 23, 202510:47 am
  • Author Images Staff
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From Pyongyang drone flights to Marine’s death, special probes turn sights on South Korean military

The probe stems from internal military testimony claiming that ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol directly ordered Maj. Gen. Kim Yong-dae, head of the military’s Drone Operations…

  • Published: July 23, 20259:48 am
  • Author Lee Si-jin
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In far west Nepal, even elected officials bow to outlawed menstruation tradition

The punishing custom of banishing menstruating women to isolation sheds continues due to superstition, fear, and social pressure.

  • Published: July 23, 20259:36 am
  • Author Menuka Dhungana and Bhawani Bhatta

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