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China introduces ASEAN visa for 11 nations to boost tourism
The Nation Thailand
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June 9, 2025
This includes Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia, as well as Timor-Leste, an ASEAN observer country. The ASEAN visa grants businesspeople multiple entries to China over a period...
India News | Exploring All Possibilities to Achieve Better Connectivity with Bay of Bengal: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Latestly
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July 7, 2025
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 7 (ANI): The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, emphasised exploring all possibilities to achieve better connectivity through waterways with the Bay of Bengal to benefit people of...
Exploring all possibilities to achieve better connectivity with Bay of Bengal: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
The News Mill
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July 7, 2025
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, emphasised exploring all possibilities to achieve better connectivity through waterways with the Bay of Bengal to benefit people of North-East who are in the trading sector....
Maju Motors reveals premium hybrid pickup, BYD Shark 6
The Bruneian
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July 3, 2025
Maju Motors Brunei has launched the all-new BYD Shark 6 during a grand public event recently at The Mall, Rizqun International Hotel Island, Gadong. The highly anticipated launch drew a large crowd eager to witness the arrival of BYD’s latest...
Modi reviews ASEAN trade deal with Malaysian PM, engages with Cuban leader
Orissa Post
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July 7, 2025
Rio de Janeiro: The review of the ASEAN-India FTA figured during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar bin Ibrahim on the sidelines of the BRICS summit. The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral relations,...
William Boulton-Smith, General Manager, Dorothea Hotel Budapest
XpatLoop
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William is a seasoned luxury hotel operator with extensive experience across city, resort, and country house hotels, as well as golf course and spa operations. Over the years, he has served as General Manager for numerous prestigious first-class...
Corrections and clarifications – The Times
The Times
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The Times takes complaints about editorial content seriously. We are committed to abiding by the Independent Press Standards Organisation rules and regulations and the Editors’ Code of Practice that IPSO enforces. Requests for corrections should...
'I've been to 193 countries and my favourite was so good I quit job and moved there'
Daily Star
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June 30, 2025
A globetrotter who has set foot in every nation on Earth revealed that naming his number one destination was "easy", as it spurred him to resign from his job and settle there permanently. Travel blogger Randy Williams marked an end to his...
Let districts control emergency funds for faster disaster relief - Dr. Yusof
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 7, 2025
Let districts control emergency funds for faster disaster relief - Dr. Yusof Published on: Monday, July 07, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 07, 2025 By: Sherell Jeffrey Text Size: Dark Mode: Off KOTA KINABALU: Sindumin Assemblyman Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob...
Tawi-Tawi Gov Sali backs DOT’s move to strengthen halal industry
Politiko
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July 5, 2025
Tawi-Tawi Governor Yshmael “Mang” I. Sali has expressed support for the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) initiatives to strengthen the halal industry. Sali attended the recent launch of the 2nd SALAAM at the Halal Tourism and Trade Expo Philippines...
Indo-Pacific Endeavour commences for 2025
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter
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July 6, 2025
Australia’s commitment to regional security and stability continues with Australia’s annual regional engagement activity, the Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE), commencing for 2025. IPE 2025 encompasses six months of collaborative engagements to foster...
UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
Leeds Live
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July 4, 2025
A leading mobile network with 10 million customers is set to reintroduce free roaming for travellers this summer. UK holidaymakers heading to the European Union have been informed that Three Mobile will reinstate this significant benefit for them....
Ejen Ali 2: Hit movie scores big in Indonesia as versatile actor Azman Zulkiply continues to shine as voice actor
The Malaysian Star
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July 6, 2025
Ejen Ali The Movie 2 (EATM2), the highly anticipated sequel to Malaysia’s hit animated feature, is enjoying a strong run in Indonesia, with its theatrical release now extended to 240 cinemas, more than triple the number when it premiered on June...
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (July 5, 2025)
The Malaysian Star
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July 5, 2025
Malaysia: * SPM straight 9A+ student left scrambling for options after matriculation rejection * Rafizi hints at Pandan exit in GE16, says 'might not contest' * Anwar faces mid-term challenges * Anwar arrives in Brazil for BRICS summit * ECRL...
Sri Lanka halts Port City, SDP tax breaks, laws to be changed in IMF benchmark
EconomyNext
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July 4, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has halted giving tax breaks under the Port City Act and the Strategic Development Project Act and pledged to amend the laws to define rule-based criteria and reduce the length of tax holidays, under an International...
‘Frogging’ takes off in Sarawak’s jungle
Borneo Post
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July 4, 2025
This picture taken on June 19, 2025 shows British tourists Thom Harris and Heywood taking part in frogging at Kubah National Park. — AFP photo KUCHING (July 4): Dodging fire-ants, snakes and millions of nighttime creepy-crawlies, a group of...
Major UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
Birmingham Live
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July 4, 2025
UK tourists heading to the European Union have been told Three Mobile will bring back the massive perk for them. A major mobile network with 10 million customers will bring back FREE roaming while abroad this summer. UK tourists heading to the...
Blowpipe competition highlights unity, tradition at BCF 2025, draws global participation
Borneo Post
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July 6, 2025
Geramong shoots at a balloon with a blowpipe to officiate the International Blowpipe Competition BCF 2025 at Sibu Town Square Phase I while (fron second left) Lau, Ting and Izkandar look on. SIBU (July 6): The International Blowpipe Competition...
All must understand horizontal and vertical integration of Asean — Phar Kim Being and Luthfy Hamzah
Malay Mail
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July 5, 2025
JULY 5 — As Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reaches its midpoint in 2025, a more rigorous appraisal is necessary. Malaysia’s efforts, including championing Timor Leste’s entry into Asean and...
Boost users can now make payments with WeChat Pay QR codes in China
The Malaysian Star
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July 3, 2025
Boost users are now able to make cross-border QR payments in China at Weixin Pay (known as WeChat Pay outside of China) merchants throughout the country. This means that Malaysian travellers visiting China will not be required to install any of...