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No need to review raw water rate with Singapore: Malaysia deputy minister

The water agreement, which expires in 2061, entitles Singapore to draw up to 250 mgd of raw water from the Johor River. In return, Johor is entitled to a daily supply of treated…

  • Published: December 3, 20248:20 am
  • Author Harith Mustaffa
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Bangladesh GDP growth overstated since 1995

The panel, based on consultations with various stakeholders, said there is strong evidence that GDP growth was overstated irrespective of political regimes. But the overstatement…

  • Published: December 2, 202412:51 pm
  • Author The Daily Star
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Nepal’s first women-owned rice mill—a business model developed by women for women

In Nepal, one cause of food insecurity is declining food production, as young people, particularly males, are unwilling to engage in agricultural activities because of low income.…

  • Published: December 2, 202412:48 pm
  • Author Sangam Prasain
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Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism drives improvements in tourism standards

The efforts aim to establish clear guidelines for entrepreneurs, ensuring sustainable development and compliance with regulations.

  • Published: December 2, 202412:13 pm
  • Author Vientiane Times
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Indonesia likely to delay start of VAT hike amid growing worries over living costs

The planned tax hike will jack up prices of goods and services across the board, hurt consumption and hit the middle class the hardest, economists say.

  • Published: December 2, 202411:39 am
  • Author Linda Yulisman
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Warning signs: The Korea Herald

For export-dependent Korea, the outlook appears increasingly worrisome as US President-elect Donald Trump, even before inauguration, is threatening to impose higher tariffs on…

  • Published: December 2, 202411:10 am
  • Author The Korea Herald
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US President-elect Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS countries over currency plans

The statement comes after a BRICS summit held last month in Kazan, Russia, where the countries discussed boosting non-dollar transactions and strengthening local currencies.

  • Published: December 2, 20248:25 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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China and Indonesia trade ties get boost

The ties will help bolster expectations that Southeast Asia's largest economy will become a trading hub for the region.

  • Published: December 2, 20248:00 am
  • Author Leomardus Jegho
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China to test mine for rare metals off Japan island

If China is allowed to conduct commercial development, it may dominate the international supply chain of rare metals.

  • Published: December 2, 20247:29 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Vietnam’s rice export hits a fresh record of $5 billion

The Southeast Asian nation has exported 8.05 million tonnes of rice from the beginning of this year to November 15.

  • Published: November 29, 202412:29 pm
  • Author Viet Nam News

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