Jakarta’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 154, placing the capital in the “unhealthy” category.
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Timor-Leste expected to become ASEAN member state in October
Timor-Leste’s Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao has expressed optimism that the country will secure full membership by the end of this year.
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Conversion of agricultural land use threatens Indonesia’s food security
Indonesia's agricultural land faces mounting pressure from multiple fronts, from oil palm plantations to urbanisation and tourism development.
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UN warns of humanitarian crisis linked to online fraud in Southeast Asia
UN experts called on the international community, particularly Southeast and East Asia countries, to take urgent and coordinated action to protect victims and step up prevention efforts.
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Thailand boosts tourist safety, cracks down on illegal tours
At airports in Thailand, protocols are in place to assist travellers with lost property, including a dedicated support service operated by the Airports Authority and airlines.
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Malaysia to set up ASEAN’s first women’s economic empowerment centre
ASEAN’s first Women’s Economic Empowerment Centre (AWES) will make economic potential and opportunities accessible to all including micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), youth and women.
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Leaders sign Kuala Lumpur Declaration “ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future”
The adoption of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, along with four strategies, demonstrates ASEAN's proactive approach, not only adapting to a changing world, but also leading with solidarity.
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Cuba declares official mourning for former Vietnamese State President
The Cuban President praised the late former leader's outstanding contributions to Vietnam's Doi Moi (renewal) process and to the special, trustworthy fraternal bonds between the people.
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Thailand seeks to diversify gemstone export markets
The US is one of the largest markets for gemstones and jewelry globally and a key export destination for Thailand and many other countries.
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ASEAN seeks to expand RCEP, CPTPP membership
ASEAN is seeking to expand its membership in two key trade agreements - the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
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ASEAN plans to set up monetary fund
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is taking steps to revive the idea of creating its own monetary fund.
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Cambodian PM urges police to crack down on all forms of crimes
Hun Manet praised the countless achievements of the police forces, saying that police officers are the good guardians of the nation and people.
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Myanmar to hold forum on post-quake economic recovery
The forum aims to bring together entrepreneurs and interested citizens to engage in practical discussions and foster greater cooperation between the public and the business community.
