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Laos’ 600MW Monsoon Wind Project Pivots ‘Battery of Asia’ to Cross-Border Green Power
Laos is leveraging its new 600-megawatt wind farm to diversify beyond hydropower, aiming to anchor the long-delayed ASEAN…
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Southeast Asia Rewrites the Rules of the Datacentre Arms Race
Thailand and Indonesia halt billions in projects to enforce sovereignty and energy limits, forcing Big Tech to negotiate…
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African Continental Free Trade Area Gains Momentum as China Invests $16 Billion in Mineral Processing
Chinese-backed processing projects align with AfCFTA’s industrialization goals to shift Africa from raw mineral exports to value-added manufacturing…
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Attack On Titan Symphony From Paradis At Dewan Filharmonik Petronas
First licensed Attack on Titan orchestral concert by MPO with choir and HD screens, Fri 20 to Mon…
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Veteran Mandopop Stars Perform at Songs That Keep Us Together in Kuala Lumpur
Eight legendary Mandopop acts will perform classic campus-folk and 1990s hits on Saturday, 27 February 2027, at the…
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Cadenza of the Soul: Noh Salleh with Aubrey Suwito Orchestra in Kuala Lumpur 2026
Malaysian singer Noh Salleh performs orchestral reworkings with the Aubrey Suwito Orchestra on Sunday, 8 Nov 2026 at…
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SeaShorts Film Festival 2026 Returns to Kuala Lumpur in November
The 10th edition screens ASEAN short films with talks and workshops from 12 to 15 November at GSC…
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Why Thailand’s Growing Defense Ties With Israel Shape Regional Security
Examining how Thailand’s military procurement strategy influences its diplomatic balancing act within the broader Southeast Asian security framework.
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Thailand Lets Five Uyghurs Challenge Chinese Extradition in Court
Thai authorities grant five Uyghur men the right to contest deportation in court amid warnings they face torture…
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US Marines Establish Continuous Rotational Presence in the Philippines
The sixth Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia deployment shifts to a persistent model to bolster maritime interoperability amid South…
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Hegseth Pitches ‘Strong, Quiet’ Naval Pact to ASEAN at Cebu Summit
At the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting, Hegseth proposed a framework focused on maritime interoperability and deterrence to stabilize…
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Hegseth in Manila as US pushes ‘Squad’ alliance to counter China
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends ADMM-Plus in Manila, signaling a shift toward a tighter US-led security bloc…
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China and Russia Compete for North Korea With New Border Bridges
Moscow and Beijing race to court Kim Jong Un as Pyongyang leverages its wartime value to extract infrastructure…
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US-China AI Blocs Force Asian Nations to Choose Sides Amid Narrowing Neutrality Window
As Washington and Beijing solidify competing artificial intelligence alliances, Southeast and East Asian nations face mounting pressure to…
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Japanese Geothermal Heating and Cooling System Begins Operating in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
International engineering initiatives and renewable energy projects are tackling chronic power shortages and transforming Tajikistan’s mountainous power grid.
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How Thailand Plans to Attract High-Spending Travelers from Singapore
Thailand’s tourism strategy for Singapore focuses on high-spending travelers seeking quality experiences as part of a five-market regional…
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Southeast Asia’s digital economy to hit $368 billion as AI adoption accelerates
AI is driving Southeast Asia’s digital economy to $368 billion in 2026, according to a report by Google,…
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Saudi Aramco Disputes 2027 Oil Contracts With Asian Refiners Amid Supply Uncertainty
Asian refiners and Saudi Aramco are deadlocked over whether spot-market purchases can offset contractual obligations as regional war…
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Perennial Rice From China Takes Root in Sarawak After a Promising First Harvest
Discover how long-lived perennial rice varieties can regrow season after season, stabilizing soil and bolstering regional food security.
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Sri Mulyani Indrawati’s Historic Run as Indonesia’s Economic Anchor
Tracing Sri Mulyani Indrawati’s influential career shaping Indonesia’s economy across three presidential administrations and major crises.
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US and Myanmar military hold second secret talks in Tokyo as rare earths access sought
Washington re-engages with Myanmar’s junta in Tokyo to discuss scam center shutdowns and access to heavy rare earth…
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Indonesia deploys dry ice over South Sumatra as haze forces East Timor school closures
Indonesia attempts weather modification with dry ice to combat transboundary haze from peat fires, as air quality deteriorates…
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ASEAN Haze Agreement Faces Enforcement Gaps Despite Legal Framework
The 2002 ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution remains hampered by weak enforcement and Indonesia’s delayed ratification, limiting…
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Abhisit Vejjajiva Opposes Plan to Redirect ThaiHealth and Thai PBS Funds to State Budget
Former Thai prime minister and current Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva warns that shifting earmarked sin tax revenue…
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