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Xi Jinping to attend meeting marking Hong Kong’s 25th anniversary

He will also attend the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

  • Published: June 27, 20227:58 am
  • Author May
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Bankrupt Sri Lanka seeks discounted Russian oil

The government meanwhile extended a two-week closure of non-essential state institutions until further notice in order to save fuel, maintaining only a skeleton staff to provide…

  • Published: June 27, 20227:57 am
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Landed properties worth RM500 million left abandoned in Malaysia

These post-war buildings are all over Penang island, with many having turned into a breeding ground for mosquitoes and snakes, and turning into dumpsites.

  • Published: June 27, 20227:55 am
  • Author R. Sekaran and Martin Carvalho
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2 dead, at least a dozen injured as violence mars Sindh local govt elections

While polling began on June 26 in all 14 districts of Pakistan, reports of violence, scuffles and mismanagement started pouring in from upper and lower Sindh regions.

  • Published: June 27, 20227:54 am
  • Author Imtiaz Ali
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China to enhance legal protection of farmlands

China’s Ministry of Natural Resources has stated that existing regulations, such as the prohibited non-agricultural use of arable land, will be elevated to law.

  • Published: June 27, 20227:50 am
  • Author May
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Flood damages: Farmers face hunger after loss of crops

The floods that began on June 15 is the third blow within two months.

  • Published: June 27, 20225:54 am
  • Author Zyma Islam and Dwoha Chowdhury
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Jakarta’s air pollution becomes political football

With a recorded Air Quality Index of 188, Jakarta was 12 points shy from having a “very unhealthy” atmosphere.

  • Published: June 27, 20225:53 am
  • Author May
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Durian buffet a hit for Kampong Thom farmer

Knowing the difficulties farmers faced due to imported durian and seeing seafood buffets in Phnom Penh, the owner said he came up with the idea of hosting a durian buffet.

  • Published: June 27, 20225:39 am
  • Author Roth Sochieata
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Bangladesh slashes rice import tariffs to 25%

The move comes in the wake of a spike in the price of rice even during peak harvesting season amid speculation of crop losses from floods and unfavourable weather.

  • Published: June 24, 202210:57 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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Jakartans savor city’s 495th birthday bash

The lively celebration, which is typically held every year, was suspended in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • Published: June 24, 202210:30 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network

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