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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...
‘Songket has a soul’: How one woman turned heritage fabric into a thriving handbag brand
Malay Mail
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August 24, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Nurul Wahidah Mustafa was only four years old when she started making pencil cases from fabric scraps. Today, through her brand ‘Karya Songket’, she designs clutches and handbags from songket that have attracted customers...
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...
Malaysia to host 2027 SEA Deaf Games after record 25-gold haul
The Sun Daily
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August 25, 2025
THE curtains came down on the second edition of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Deaf Games at Gedung Olahraga (GOR) Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ) here on Monday (August 25) night, marking the end of a journey filled with emotions, memories and a...
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (Aug 25, 2025)
The Malaysian Star
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August 25, 2025
Malaysia: * Govt has reduced new debt, fiscal deficit continues to decline, says PM * Allocations based on needs, not race, PM Anwar tells Dewan Negara * Malaysia slams Israel's planned takeover of Gaza as 'modern-day colonisation' * I'm ready to...
Centexs Lawas set to drive northern region’s human capital devt
Borneo Post
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August 26, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Abang Johari signs the plaque to mark the launch of the Green Asphalt Testbed during the inauguration of Centexs Lawas Campus. LAWAS (Aug 26): The establishment of the Centre For Technology...
New law ends decades-old telco franchise requirement; ‘Konektadong Pinoy’ poised to reshape PH internet landscape
Panay News
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August 25, 2025
MANILA – In a sweeping reform of the country’s telecommunications sector, the long-standing congressional franchise requirement for telecommunications companies has been abolished after the “Konektadong Pinoy” bill lapsed into law. The measure,...
ISCA, EY Singapore launch career mobility initiative for chartered accountants
The Accountant
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August 25, 2025
The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and Ernst & Young (EY Singapore) have formalised a three-year partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to introduce the “EY x ISCA SCAQ Career Mobility Programme.” This...
123 Food Expands Halal-Certified Snack Exports Across Southeast Asia
Asia Pacific Food Industry
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August 25, 2025
Singapore’s 123 Food Pte Ltd, the country’s only MUIS halal-certified cuttlefish snack maker, is expanding into Southeast Asia as demand for heritage-inspired, halal-certified snacks accelerates across the region. Singapore’s 123 Food Pte Ltd, the...
SEA Deaf Games: Indonesia Signs Off, Malaysia Signs On For 2027
Bernama
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August 26, 2025
From Farah Najihah Zuraimi JAKARTA, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The curtains came down on the second edition of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Deaf Games at Gedung Olahraga (GOR) Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ) here tonight, marking the end of a journey...
SCCC promotes Sabah-China Expo to Chinese business delegates
Borneo Post
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August 25, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Liew (seated sixth from left) with the business delegates from Ganzhou and Anxi County. KOTA KINABALU (Aug 25): The Sabah-China Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) will be hosting the Second Sabah-China...
Wisconsin researchers listen to forests to learn more about protecting them
Wisconsin Public Radio
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August 25, 2025
This story was produced in collaboration with Great Lakes Now. Once a month, researchers hike through the woods in the Baraboo Hills to check on small boxes strapped to tree trunks. The boxes hold microphones that are running 24 hours a day,...
Satellite tech narrows gap across Sarawak
Borneo Post
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August 25, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Among the completed towers, 420 towers are offering both MySRBN service and 4G mobile service using MOCN technology, 55 towers providing MySRBN only, and six towers are functioning as repeater...
ISCA And EY Launch SCAQ Career Mobility Programme To Build Southeast Asia's Next Generation Of Chartered Accountants
MENAFN
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN- Media OutReach Newswire) SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 August 2025 - The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and Ernst & Young LLP (EY Singapore) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 19...
BI modernizes border security
Business World
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August 17, 2025
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) detailed its ongoing border security modernization efforts during a regional immigration meeting in Brunei last week, highlighting new digital systems aimed at streamlining travel while tightening security. BI...
Key RSS meeting to be held in Jodhpur from Sept 5 to 7
Hindustan Times
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August 24, 2025
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will take stock of organisational issues and concerns of national relevance in a key meeting scheduled to be held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, between September 5-7, people aware of the details said. Key RSS meeting...
ISCA and EY Launch "SCAQ Career Mobility Programme" to Build Southeast Asia’s Next Generation of Chartered Accountants
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 August 2025 - The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and Ernst & Young LLP (EY Singapore) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 19 August 2025 to launch the "EY x...
Business : WITEX And WCAF 2025 Strengthen Regional Cooperation, ASEAN's Halal Economy
Bernama
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August 22, 2025
PETALING JAYA, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The World Islamic Tourism and Trade Expo (WITEX) and World Cultural and Arts Festival (WCAF) 2025 present significant opportunities to strengthen cooperation and boost the halal economy, Islamic tourism and...
Sabah govt welcomes return of Doulos Hope
Daily Express Malaysia
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August 22, 2025
Sabah govt welcomes return of Doulos Hope Published on: Friday, August 22, 2025 Published on: Fri, Aug 22, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew represented Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji...