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Thai defence minister says cutting electricity, Internet, and oil to online scammers proves effective

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham explained that after three months of enforcement, the number of online scam gangs operating on the Myanmar side near Chiang…

  • Published: May 9, 20251:18 pm
  • Author The Nation
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The real monarchs of the republic

What if the real threat to democracy in Indonesia lies elsewhere? Not in the palaces of monarchs long deprived of state power, but in the everyday workings of dynastic political…

  • Published: May 9, 202510:32 am
  • Author Anwar Kurniawan
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Vietnam launches 10-year golden visa to boost tourism and investment

According to a Times of India report, the golden visa offers long-term, renewable residency to individuals who contribute to Vietnam’s tourism, innovation, or economy, with the…

  • Published: May 9, 202510:10 am
  • Author The Nation
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Nepal moves towards nationwide child grant expansion

High-level stakeholders — including MPs, senior government officials, development partners, and civil society representatives — urged stronger investment in early childhood.

  • Published: May 9, 20258:35 am
  • Author The Kathmandu Post
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Indonesia considers WTO action over Malaysia’s anti-dumping duty

The move comes after Malaysia announced on Tuesday that it had imposed a five-year antidumping duty on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from Indonesia and China.

  • Published: May 9, 20258:05 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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PM Anwar calls for bold education reforms ahead of 13th Malaysia Plan

The Prime Minister received a courtesy call from Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and the ministry's top management to discuss new strategies and direction for education.

  • Published: May 8, 20251:36 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Singapore Navy to replace mine-hunting vessels with unmanned systems from 2027

The new systems will be supplied by local technology and engineering firm ST Engineering, which announced on May 7 that it had been awarded Ministry of Defence (Mindef) contracts…

  • Published: May 8, 20251:08 pm
  • Author Hariz Baharudin
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Brunei chairs 48th ASEAN Maritime Transport Working Group Meeting

The MTWG serves as the key coordinating and implementing body under the ASEAN Senior Transport Officials Meeting (STOM), driving the progress of ASEAN-led initiatives in the…

  • Published: May 8, 202510:36 am
  • Author Lyna Mohamad
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Singapore and EU sign digital trade pact, deepening cooperation amid global uncertainties

The European Union-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (EUSDTA) aims to set global standards for digital trade and cross-border data flows without unjustified barriers.

  • Published: May 8, 20258:55 am
  • Author Angela Tan
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Indonesian journalist groups urge stronger protections after mass layoffs

The associations also urged lawmakers to consider a more holistic regulation against global digital platforms.

  • Published: May 8, 20258:39 am
  • Author Radhiyya Indra

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