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ASEAN Countries Bring First Cultural Festival to Morocco
Morocco World News
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August 9, 2025
Rabat — Six Southeast Asian embassies to Morocco hosted today the country’s first ASEAN Bazaar and Cultural Festival in Rabat, marking a milestone in cultural exchange between the regions. The Royal Thai Embassy led the initiative alongside...
Malaysia must ban vapes, says anti-tobacco activist
The Malaysian Star
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August 9, 2025
PETALING JAYA: It is time for Malaysia to align with neighbours and ban vapes, says anti-tobacco activist Muhammad Sha'ani Abdullah. The Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control (MCTC) secretary-general said Singapore, Thailand and Brunei have...
Regional peace, stability crucial for Brunei Vision 2035 success: official
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Regional and international peace and stability assist Brunei in realizing Brunei Vision 2035 aspirations, a senior official said on Tuesday. Brunei gains benefits and expertise in various areas such as...
New cultural hub opens in Seoul to strengthen ties between Korea and ASEAN
Korea Herald
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August 8, 2025
The ASEAN-Korea Center has officially opened the Seoul ASEAN Hall, a new cultural hub for ASEAN-Korea exchange, on Friday, with an inaugural exhibition titled “Fruity Fruit: Colorful Days in Southeast Asia.” The opening coincides with ASEAN Day,...
Brunei, Kuching set for FA Cup fireworks
The Malaysian Star
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July 29, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Brunei’s return to the Malaysian League comes with an immediate test – a clash against fellow Borneo side Kuching City in the FA Cup round of 16. The match is among the headline fixtures of the knockout stage after the draw on...
Bangladesh drawn with Jordan, Chinese Taipei in U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers
Daily Star
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August 7, 2025
Bangladesh have been drawn in Group H alongside hosts Jordan and Chinese Taipei for the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, as announced during the official draw held at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) headquarters in Malaysia today. The...
Nusantara designed to be global cultural hub: OIKN
Antara
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August 2, 2025
Penajam Paser Utara (ANTARA) - Nusantara, which is spread over parts of North Penajam Paser and Kutai Kartanegara Districts, East Kalimantan, will not only be an administrative capital but also a global cultural hub, the National Capital City...
Senior Lawmaker Supports Children Evacuated to Refugee Camp in Siem Reap
AKP
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AKP Siem Reap, August 02, 2025 -- A senior Cambodian lawmaker offered encouragement Saturday to hundreds of children evacuated to a refugee centre at a Buddhist temple in Sot Nikum district in Siem Reap. The children from the border provinces of...
Berlusconi villa that hosted ‘bunga bunga’ parties set for $900m sale
WAtoday
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August 27, 2025
The property has several swimming pools, including one in a sea cave.Credit: Sotheby’sBut perhaps one of the villa’s most striking features is its access to a sea-cave where boats can be kept. The existence of the cave had been rumoured for years,...
ASEAN chess championship to be hosted in Misamis Occidental
Manila Standard
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August 26, 2025
Misamis Occidental is set to take the international spotlight in the world of chess as it hosts the ASEAN+ Individual Chess Championships – Governor Henry Oaminal Cup, a nine-day event running from November 2 to 10 at the province’s newly built...
His Majesty to attend 26th Annual Leaders’ Consultation in Kuala Lumpur
The Bruneian
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August 23, 2025
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, will hold a state visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 26 August 2025 and attend the 26th Annual Leaders’ Consultation between Brunei...
MGM awards nearly 100 young lion dancers completing summer activity
The Macau Post Daily
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A graduation ceremony for the 11th MGM Junior Lion Dance Summer Class 2025 was held yesterday at MGM MACAU, with nearly a hundred young participants of the seven-week activity receiving certificates, while a press conference for the 12th...
Vietnamese diplomacy - 80 years of building, growing with the nation
VietnamPlus
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August 24, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) - State President Luong Cuong has penned an article on the occasion of the 80th founding anniversary of the diplomatic sector (August 28, 1945-2025). The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) is honoured to introduce the full translation of the...
Gourmet made easy the Clara Olé way
Manila Standard
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August 23, 2025
For over three decades, Clara Olé has been helping Filipinos cook with ease and creativity. Now, the trusted kitchen brand is making gourmet even more accessible, proving that delicious doesn’t have to mean difficult. At a recent tasting event...
Malaysians Worldwide Raise RM10,000 For Abandoned Baby After Father’s ‘Throw Baby Away’ Response
The Rakyat Post
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August 26, 2025
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. A 34-year-old Malaysian Chinese woman’s desperate plea for help has touched the hearts of Malaysians nationwide, sparking an outpouring of...
ZUS Coffee opens first outlets in Thailand
Verdict Food Service
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August 25, 2025
Malaysian speciality coffee chain ZUS Coffee has forayed into the Thai market with the opening of two new locations in Bangkok. The outlets are situated at Varnit Place Aree, a lifestyle destination, and Baan Kampu Asoke on Sukhumvit 21 Road....
UH helps build Asia-Pacific museum network
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
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August 26, 2025
Reading time: 2 minutesParticipants study preservation techniques on historic books in the UH Hamilton Library lab For more than two weeks this summer, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa welcomed...
These Are the Most Boring Countries to Live In, According to Reddit
AOL
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Not every country offers constant buzz. Some move at a slower pace, where routines settle in and little changes from day to day. On Reddit, travelers and locals often single out a handful of places that feel especially quiet or uneventful, the...
Monash University launches awards program to support ASEAN students
The National Tribune
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August 26, 2025
Monash University has launched a $2.5 million first-of-its-kind awards program to support students from Southeast Asia to study at Monash University campuses. The Vice-Chancellor’s ASEAN Awards, announced at the Australia-ASEAN Business Forum in...
Sabah-China Chamber of Commerce to host second Sabah-China Expo in November
Daily Express Malaysia
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August 26, 2025
Sabah-China Chamber of Commerce to host second Sabah-China Expo in November Published on: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Published on: Tue, Aug 26, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Datuk Frankie highlighted that since its establishment, the SCCC has been...