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Social media and elections: Efforts needed to discern reliable information- The Japan News

A situation must be avoided in which false information influences people’s voting behavior. To that end, the ruling and opposition parties should accelerate efforts to put…

  • Published: June 10, 202511:00 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Economic gunboat diplomacy: The Jakarta Post

Indonesia must avoid premature concessions, because the US trade policy remains in flux, with legal challenges ongoing.

  • Published: June 10, 202510:59 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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Bhutan infrastructure and transport ministry details strategies amid rising risks of monsoons, road hazards

Monsoon months, particularly from July to September, are especially hazardous for the country's southern regions, where the terrain is already geologically vulnerable. Landslides,…

  • Published: June 10, 20259:24 am
  • Author Jigmi Wangdi
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Malaysia’s expanded Sales and Service Tax comes into effect July 1

In a statement on Monday, June 9, the Finance Ministry said this measure is to strengthen the country's fiscal position by increasing revenue and broadening the tax base.

  • Published: June 10, 20258:40 am
  • Author The Star
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First meeting of China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism starts in London

According to a joint statement released on May 12 after the Geneva talks, under the mechanism, discussions "may be conducted alternately in China and the United States, or a third…

  • Published: June 10, 20258:15 am
  • Author Wang Linyan and Julian Shea
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Indonesia’s energy ministry temporarily halts nickel mining operations in Raja Ampat

The move comes following public concerns over their proximity to a marine conservation area.

  • Published: June 9, 202512:38 pm
  • Author Divya Karyza
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Social pension, co-housing arrangements to provide boost to Malaysia’s growing elderly population

In the republic, seniors may consider co-living facilities on short-term leases, differing from assisted living or community care apartments. This type of accommodation provides…

  • Published: June 9, 202512:24 pm
  • Author Ragananthini Vethasalam and Gerard Gimino
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Measures implemented to assist students taking China’s national college admissions exam

To create a quiet and comfortable environment for students preparing for gaokao, Nanjing city in Jiangsu province has launched a campaign to prevent noise disturbances from…

  • Published: June 9, 202511:50 am
  • Author Wang Danning and Chen Ziyan
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National emergency over HIV: Philippine Daily Inquirer

While a national emergency can help raise awareness, the government must immediately implement concrete solutions to stem the rise in HIV cases especially among the young.

  • Published: June 9, 202511:00 am
  • Author Philippine Daily Inquirer
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COVID-19 screening tightened at Bangladesh’s Chattogram Airport as cases rise in India

Health screening equipment has been installed. Thermal scanners are being used for non-contact temperature checks and airport authorities made face masks mandatory in sensitive…

  • Published: June 9, 20259:26 am
  • Author The Daily Star

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