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Lao education ministry signs US$1.35m package to raise standards at secondary schools

The project targets the provinces of Khammuan, Savannakhet, Xekong and Salavan, aiming to strengthen education quality and expand learning opportunities in these areas. The funds…

  • Published: January 22, 202612:32 pm
  • Author Vientiane Times
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Heavyweights enter Nepal’s electoral race, while some sit out

Former prime ministers, party chiefs and popular mayors file nominations for the March polls.

  • Published: January 22, 202612:28 pm
  • Author Anil Giri
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Vietnam under leader To Lam eyes China-style strongman model, 10% growth push

Analysts say the National Congress is not merely a routine leadership transition, but a key signal of Vietnam’s future policy direction in a rapidly changing global environment.

  • Published: January 22, 202610:51 am
  • Author Surin Jenpittaya
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Former South Korean PM Han jailed for 23 years in martial law case

Special Counsel Cho Eun-suk had sought a 15-year prison term, arguing that Han played a key role before and after the declaration of martial law. It is rare for a court to impose…

  • Published: January 22, 202610:35 am
  • Author Lee Seung-ku
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Workers’ Party rejects Singapore PM Wong’s invitation to nominate another elected MP as Leader of the Opposition

In a statement issued on Jan 21, the Prime Minister’s Office said the Government accepts the WP’s decision. It added that the office of the LO will remain vacant till the WP…

  • Published: January 22, 202610:30 am
  • Author Ng Wei Kai
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Late Japan PM Shinzo Abe’s Shooter given life in prison

Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, in addition to being charged with murder, was accused of violating the Firearms and Swords Control Law, among other laws.

  • Published: January 22, 202610:04 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Japan eyes wider deportation criteria in new policy

The draft policy, which is under review, seeks to expand the extent of deportable offences beyond the current scope of drug crimes and unsuspended sentences lasting one year or…

  • Published: January 22, 20268:25 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Cambodian citizenship available to $3M donors; $1M investors

Previously, applying for Khmer citizenship through investment required just over $300,000, while a minimum donation of around $245,000 was needed.

  • Published: January 22, 20268:20 am
  • Author Niem Chheng
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1,967 candidates in the race for Bangladesh’s 13th national election

305 aspirants, meanwhile, withdrew their candidacy, the Election Commission says.

  • Published: January 21, 202611:42 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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South Korea’s drone command should disband: ministry study

Since its launch in 2023, the command has faced criticism over airspace control issues and overlapping roles with existing frontline units, raising concerns that the structure…

  • Published: January 21, 202611:33 am
  • Author Hwang Joo-young

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