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China opens first river-to-sea canal since 1949 to boost inland trade
China's first river-to-sea canal since 1949 opens, linking Guangxi to the Beibu Gulf. The 134km waterway aims to cut shipping costs and …
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Southeast Asia confronts energy crisis as LNG prices surge amid Iran conflict
Energy ministers address LNG supply crunch in Southeast Asia as Iran conflict disrupts global gas supplies. Region balances economic growth with climate …
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Thai police bust international scam ring targeting South Korean nationals from Bangkok luxury house
Thai police dismantle suspected international fraud operation in Samut Prakan, arresting 12 South Koreans and 1 Chinese national running scam call centre.
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Cambodia's scam networks relocate rather than dismantle after arrests
Cambodia's crackdown on scam networks shows arrests mounting, but criminal syndicates appear relocated rather than eliminated after stealing billions.
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Southeast Asia's outdoor workers face rising heat with weak legal protections
Southeast Asian outdoor workers lack adequate heat protections despite rising temperatures, with weak regulations and limited schedule flexibility.
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Southeast Asian retirees increasingly choose private assisted living over family care arrangements
Private assisted living facilities are expanding across Southeast Asia as retirees choose independence over family care, reshaping regional elder care.
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Hong Kong positions itself as Belt and Road connectivity hub across infrastructure, standards, and people ties
Hong Kong advances infrastructure, regulatory standards, and people-to-people ties through Belt and Road partnerships, securing $1.65B in agreements.
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Southeast Asian pop stars chart global path beyond K-pop blueprint
Filipino and Indonesian artists gain international audiences through streaming and live performances, charting their own path beyond K-pop's model.
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Chinese space firm GalaxySpace delivers first turnkey satellite system to Thailand
Chinese commercial space firm GalaxySpace delivers first turnkey satellite export to Southeast Asia, launching Lingzhi-09 CubeSat for Thailand's space agen
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Malaysia moves PM's National Day address indoors as hazardous haze forces venue shift
Malaysia relocates Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's August 30 National Day address indoors as hazardous air quality from Indonesian wildfires spikes pollutio
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Southeast Asia risks becoming an AI infrastructure provider without controlling its own digital future
As US and China compete over AI, Southeast Asian nations face pressure to control their own AI infrastructure and avoid technological dependency.
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Malaysia and Indonesia launch joint cloud-seeding to battle wildfire haze crisis
Indonesia permits joint cloud-seeding operations as wildfires blanket Malaysia with haze, forcing 600 school closures and severely reducing air quality.
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Funding drought forces Cambodia's landmine clearance groups toward closure
International aid for landmine removal in Cambodia and Southeast Asia declines as donors redirect resources to active conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and …
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Turkey Becomes ASEAN Dialogue Partner, Enhancing Global Geopolitical Role
Turkey's upgrade to ASEAN dialogue partner enhances its global role, boosting economic ties and strategic influence in Southeast Asia.
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Malaysia's $500 Million Warship Arrives Without Missile Systems
Malaysia's $500M warship arrives without missiles, raising concerns for naval capabilities amid Southeast Asia's geopolitical tensions.
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China Launches Trials for $10 Billion Canal to Boost Trade Links
China begins testing a $10 billion canal to enhance trade with Southeast Asia, featuring advanced vessels and autonomous technology.