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Embassy of Japan Hosts Send-Off Party for New Scholarship Fellows
Lao News Agency
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KPL The Embassy of Japan in the Lao PDR hosted a send-off party on July 31 at the Residence of the Ambassador in Vientiane to celebrate and encourage the latest Lao recipients of two prestigious Japanese scholarship programs: the Project for Human...
America Has Completely Blown Any Sort Of EV Transition
InsideEVs - Florida
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August 11, 2025
Haven't you heard the good news? We're going back to gas here in America. With no fuel economy rules to speak of anymore, or really any standards when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, our beloved car companies are now free from the burden of...
The BlackStar Film Festival, performances from Goo Goo Dolls and The Weeknd and a corn fest in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
WHYY FM - Pennsylvania
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July 31, 2025
From stadium anthems and soulful concerts to dragon boat races and cultural festivals, Philadelphia is firing on all cylinders this weekend with nonstop entertainment across the city and its suburbs. Thursday kicks off strong with The Weeknd’s...
General : M'sia Pledges Stronger, Data-driven ASEAN As 2025 Chair - DOSM
Bernama
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August 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair for 2025, has reiterated its commitment to building a more cohesive, inclusive, and data-driven ASEAN, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). In a statement, DOSM said...
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (Aug 10, 2025)
The Malaysian Star
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August 10, 2025
Malaysia: * Sultan Ibrahim's state visit to Russia strengthens bilateral ties / King returns home after maiden state visit to Russia * Well-wishes, prayers pour in for Anwar on his 78th birthday * Malaysia, Asean missions celebrate Asean Day 2025...
Even the winners of Trump's tariffs will pay a price
1News
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Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught this week left a lot of losers – from small, poor countries like Laos and Algeria to wealthy US trading partners like Canada and Switzerland. They’re now facing especially hefty taxes – tariffs – on the products...
Onlookers
Tricycle
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Director: Kimi Takesue Country: USA Year: 2023 View Trailer Onlookers offers a visually striking, immersive meditation on travel and tourism in Laos, reflecting on how we all live as observers. Traversing the country’s dusty roads and tranquil...
Iron Fist's Iconic Logo Redesigned After 51 Years
Screen Rant
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August 10, 2025
After more than 50 years, Marvel is reinventing the iconic kung-fu hero Iron Fist, changing Danny Rand's logo as the hero undergoes a historic transformation. In 2024, Marvel killed off Danny Rand, slain by the demonic Ch'i-Lin (who had possessed...
Bermudian in Vietnam ushers change through football
The Royal Gazette
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August 9, 2025
Support any way that you can: Aiyetoro Hinds, centre, leads his football team at UPP Global in Vietnam (Photograph supplied) A Bermudian living in Vietnam is hoping to raise money for a school and charity that he started in the country. Aiyetoro...
The Asian Modernists of Paris
Hyperallergic
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August 10, 2025
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America’s Best Food Cities That Aren’t New York, LA, or Chicago
Travelbinger
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August 10, 2025
Sure, New York has pizza, LA has tacos, and Chicago has deep dish, plus the cultural diversity brings about tons of different flavors. These cities have spent decades perfecting their food reputations, collecting Michelin stars like Pokemon cards,...
The Philanthropy of Stray Kids
Borgen Magazine
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August 2, 2025
CENTREVILLE, Virginia — Stray Kids is a K-pop boy group from JYP Entertainment. The group consists of eight members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N. They debuted in 2018. The group has engaged in multiple...
I turned 50, my children finished school - and so I set off on a solo gap year. Here's what I learnt after months of travelling across Asia - and the mistakes that cost me dear...
Daily Mail
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August 9, 2025
Not so long ago, reaching middle age involved tending your hollyhocks, joining committees and perhaps taking a gentle holiday or two – guided tours of the Italian lakes, river cruises or villa stays. But not any more. Nowadays more people in their...
Beyond 100% tariffs: From risk to resilient trade
Business World
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August 10, 2025
The Executive Order issued on July 31 further modified the US reciprocal tariffs and imposed a more uniform tariff at 19% to 20% for six of the 10 ASEAN countries: the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Laos and...
Eyes of Wakanda Ending Explained: Shocking MCU Twist Changes Everything We Know About Black Panther's Origin
Screen Rant
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August 1, 2025
Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Eyes of Wakanda.The Marvel Cinematic Universe's latest animated project, Eyes of Wakanda, is now out, and the Black Panther spinoff ends with a shocking twist that puts Chadwick Boseman's MCU solo movie...
Bangkok tops Agoda’s 2025 Asia rankings for lively atmosphere, iconic landmarks, and warm hospitality
Pattaya Mail
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August 9, 2025
Bangkok ranks first in Asia for 2025 on Agoda’s list, thanks to its lively atmosphere, iconic landmarks, diverse cuisine, and warm local hospitality. BANGKOK, Thailand – Bangkok has been ranked Asia’s most popular city for 2025 by global travel...
Vietnam showcases ethnic culture in month-long festival
Vietnam Pictorial
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July 31, 2025
The programme brings together over 100 people from 16 ethnic minority groups across 11 localities, offering visitors a chance to explore traditional crafts, folk music, dances, rituals, and cuisine. A traditional dance performance by Mong ethnic...
Silver Axe might have mastered this forgotten One Piece skill, and it makes a lot of sense
Sportskeeda
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August 9, 2025
One Piece has seen numerous fighters with extraordinary powers, yet Silver Axe continues to be one of the most enigmatic. He is a legendary character from the Shiki the Golden Lion era and possesses the characteristics of an exceptional warrior,...
OPINION Bevacqua: Adios Uncle Filamore
Pacific Daily News
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This week, Filamore Palomo Alcon, artist, art teacher and owner of the Guam Gallery of Art at the Chamorro Village and an uncle of mine through the Lujan extended clan network, passed away. He had been struggling with health issues for some time...
World : Top News Headlines In Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 10, 2025
Bernama
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August 10, 2025
MYANMAR 1. MONSOON PADDY PLANTING TARGETS 400,000 HECTARES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The Yangon Region Agriculture Department aims to plant over 400,000 hectares of monsoon paddy in the Region during this season. Most varieties are grown...