Tag: Asia
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‘The ground is shifting somewhat’: ASEAN does not want an isolated Myanmar, says Thai foreign minister
Engagement is the best path towards peace and Myanmar’s eventual reintegration into the regional bloc, said Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow in an interview with CNA’s Saksith Saiyasombut.
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Negeri Sembilan election: Move to dissolve state assembly Anwar’s ‘tit-for-tat’ response to Johor snap polls
Observers told CNA that the move by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan in Negeri Sembilan is a “calculated effort” to preempt any political momentum the Barisan Nasional coalition might gain in Johor’s upcoming state election.
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India’s exam marking fiasco leaves university hopes hanging in the balance for students seeking answers
Under a new digital marking system, answer booklets are scanned and assessed electronically, but students seeking reviews of their exam scripts have reported issues including blurred scans, missing pages and unchecked answers.
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Thailand to appoint conciliators for UN-backed mediation with Cambodia, foreign minister says
BANGKOK: Thailand will appoint two conciliators and join a little-used United Nations arbitration process that Cambodia has invoked to help resolve a long-running maritime boundary
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Increase defence spending to counter China? Why US’ call is ‘difficult to sell’ in Southeast Asia
Washington’s call for Asian allies to spend 3.5 per cent of GDP on defence is untenable given competing needs in infrastructure, healthcare and education, analysts say.
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Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts, forcing airport to close
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki falls under Indonesia’s second-highest alert level for volcanic activity, with a 5km exclusion zone in force around its crater.
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Indonesia to ‘refocus’ free meal programme on quality; no longer prioritising 83 million target
The agency will also be cutting back on new kitchens and targeting recipients in more remote areas, Nanik Sudaryati Deyang, the new chief of the National Nutrition Agency, said on Thursday (Jun 4).
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Asian stocks take another hit from AI, Middle East worries
HONG KONG: Asian equities went into reverse on Friday (Jun 5) on continued worries about the artificial intelligence trade after disappointing forecasts from chip titan Broadcom, while investors were also keeping a wary eye on
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Negeri Sembilan state assembly to be dissolved on Jun 5; polls to be held within 60 days
The 16th Negeri Sembilan state election was not initially due until November 2028.
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As Indonesia tightens spending, Prabowo’s travel-heavy diplomacy comes under scrutiny
Critics question whether Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto’s overseas trips are producing measurable economic and political returns at a time when the administration is championing spending cuts and budget efficiency at home.
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