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Bangladesh approves Starlink to export unfiltered internet bandwidth to neighbouring countries

The approval is expected to position Bangladesh as a potential regional connectivity hub while opening a new avenue for local telecom infrastructure companies to earn foreign…

  • Published: July 6, 202612:06 pm
  • Author Mahmudul Hasan
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South Korea President Lee heads to NATO summit with eye on world’s largest defence market

President Lee will attend the summit in Ankara, Turkey, at the invitation of NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. It will be his first participation in the alliance's leaders'…

  • Published: July 6, 202611:58 am
  • Author Ji Da-gyum
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China, UK step up services trade cooperation

The UK was the first country to sign a memorandum of understanding under the "Big Market for All: Export to China" initiative and is among the countries featured in its 2026…

  • Published: July 6, 202611:52 am
  • Author Zhong Nan
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Philippine President Marcos cites deeper ties after Canada visit

During their bilateral meeting on July 2, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Marcos of Canada’s plan to participate in the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), with an initial…

  • Published: July 6, 202611:48 am
  • Author Dexter Cabalza
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Nepal education minister’s actions kicked up a lot of dust in the sector, clear picture yet to emerge

Sasmit Pokharel’s tenure has seen faster exam results, policy moves and curriculum reforms, but critics say weak coordination, contested decisions and limited progress on…

  • Published: July 6, 202611:42 am
  • Author Sudeep Kaini
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Japan PM Takaichi’s response to fierce debate over bills is key to normalisation in Diet

With little time remaining until the end of the Diet's ordinary session on July 17, the prime minister is facing some difficult decisions.

  • Published: July 6, 202611:38 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Laotian lawmakers to review rural poverty agenda, economy and budget reforms

The first Extraordinary Session of Laos' 10th National Assembly Legislature will take place from July 6-10, when lawmakers will consider a series of urgent issues aimed at…

  • Published: July 6, 202611:36 am
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South Korea abuse hotline opens to flood of reports from migrant workers

The Justice Ministry said 142 reports were filed in the hotline's first month of operation, compared with a previous monthly average of 22.

  • Published: July 6, 202610:43 am
  • Author Park Han-na
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How Nepal could lose a generation of footballers due to FIFA’s suspension

Players are missing international tournaments, domestic football has stalled, thousands of livelihoods are at risk, and years of political interference have left the country's…

  • Published: July 6, 202610:32 am
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Vietnamese government specifies new personal income tax deductions

A taxpayer without dependents can be eligible for deductions of up to VND19.4 million (US$737) per month, while those with one dependent can deduct up to VND25.6 million ($974)…

  • Published: July 6, 202610:22 am
  • Author Viet Nam News

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