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Philippines still getting reports of citizens trapped in scam centers
Philippine STAR
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July 16, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines expressed concern Wednesday, July 16, over continued reports of its citizens getting trapped in cyberfraud compounds across Southeast Asia, two years after regional leaders first vowed to stamp out the...
India Strengthens Maritime Ties During BIMSTEC Ports Conclave
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Visakhapatnam, July 16 (IANS) India on Wednesday said that the Second BIMSTEC Ports Conclave, held in Vizag this week, is a testament to the shared commitment to foster deeper cooperation and harness the full potential of the vital...
Jordan Lifts Ban On Brazilian Chicken
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA)) São Paulo – Jordan has lifted restrictions on Brazilian chicken meat exports to its market, which had been in place due to the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) reported in the city of...
European Union stuck in limbo as tariff talks drag
Cryptopolitan
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July 9, 2025
Donald Trump added six more countries to his growing trade war list on Wednesday, releasing new tariff warning letters to the leaders of the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Iraq, and Libya. The announcements were once again made by Trump...
Over 100 illegal bases found along Kelantan-Thailand border
The Sun Daily
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July 17, 2025
KOTA BHARU: More than 100 illegal bases remain active along the Kelantan-Thailand border despite intensified enforcement efforts and the closure of unauthorised routes since December last year. The General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade...
US imposes 36% tariff on Cambodian exports, leaves ‘door open’ for further negotiations
Vietstock
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July 9, 2025
US imposes 36% tariff on Cambodian exports, leaves ‘door open’ for further negotiations Cambodia will continue to do everything to protect its economic interests, says Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-President of the CDC. The...
GOF detects more than 100 illegal bases in Kelantan
The Malaysian Star
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July 17, 2025
KOTA BARU: More than 100 illegal bases still exist along the Kelantan-Thailand border despite intensified enforcement and the closure of illegal routes since December, raising security concerns. General Operations Force (GOF) South-East Brigade...
US tariff increase a ‘major headwind’
The Manila Times
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July 10, 2025
A 20-PERCENT tariff imposed on Philippine goods bound for the United States poses a threat to the export industry and could spill over into the broader economy if not addressed, analysts warned. Philippine Institute for Development Studies senior...
GOF: Illegal crossings persist along Kelantan-Thai border with over 100 active bases detected
Malay Mail
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July 17, 2025
KOTA BHARU, July 17 — More than 100 illegal bases detected still exist along the Kelantan-Thailand border despite intensified enforcement and the closure of illegal routes since December last year, raising concerns over the effectiveness of the...
GOF Detects Over 100 Illegal Bases; Monitoring Hindered By Terrain, Settlements
Bernama
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July 17, 2025
KOTA BHARU, July 17 (Bernama) -- More than 100 illegal bases detected still exist along the Kelantan-Thailand border despite intensified enforcement and the closure of illegal routes since December last year, raising concerns over the...
Built in Thailand, funded in Singapore, as startups gravitate to city-state
The Business Times Singapore
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July 16, 2025
[BANGKOK] In October 2026, Thailand will host the World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meetings, with digital transformation expected to take centre stage. But even as the country readies for its time in the global spotlight, it is...
Only 50% of Filipino adults have financial accounts — World Bank
Business World
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July 16, 2025
ONLY 50% of Filipino adults had financial accounts at end-2024 even as 78% own mobile phones, according to the World Bank. The World Bank said in The Global Findex Database 2025 report released on Wednesday that 50.2% of approximately 82 million...
'Summer camp for nerdy trivia folks,' MSU professor competes on 'Jeopardy!'
WKAR - Michigan
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July 16, 2025
Michigan State University professor describes competing on "Jeopardy!" a "summer camp for nerdy trivia folks." He was on the show Tuesday night, placing second after answering the Final Jeopardy! question correctly. Johnston says he's been trying...
Territorial Control, Governance, and the Shared Goal of the Revolution
MoeMaKa
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July 8, 2025
“Myanmar Spring Chronicle – July 7 Perspective” (Published by MoeMaKa July 8, 2025): Territorial Control, Governance, and the Shared Goal of the Revolution The Spring Revolution’s core objective is to dismantle the military dictatorship—a regime...
Over 53 million Kyats’ worth of cement to be provided for reconstruction of homes damaged by powerful earthquake
Eleven Myanmar
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At the coordination meeting (3/2025) of the Myanmar Cement Manufacturers Association held at Meeting Room (30) of the Ministry of Industry yesterday, the Director General from the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement announced that...
Washington threatens new levies on 14 nations
China Daily Global
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Shipping containers are seen at Pyeongtaek port in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, April 15, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] Here we go again: United States President Donald Trump is threatening to impose tariffs. This time, the Republic of Korea and Japan are...
11 Pro Tips to Instantly Elevate Your Golden Hour Photography
PetaPixel - California
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July 16, 2025
The long days of summer offer a unique advantage for photographers: an abundance of golden hour light. This seasonal extension of the coveted ‘magic hours’ provides more time for photographers to work with the soft, beautiful light that can...
Indonesia secures ASEAN's lowest US tariff rate: Minister
Antara
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July 17, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that Indonesia faces the lowest United States (US) import tariff among Southeast Asian (ASEAN) countries. “In ASEAN, we have the lowest (tariff rates),” Santoso remarked here on Wednesday. He...
Trump's tariff rollout makes business community anxious
KTAL News - Texas, Louisiana
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July 16, 2025
President Trump’s approach to setting tariff rates is causing anxiety in the business community, with the trickling flow of letters to trade partners exacerbating concerns over hits to the economy. The president has sent two dozen letters to...
A tectonic shift in thinking to build seismic resilience
The Hindu
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July 16, 2025
The tremors that were felt in Delhi on July 10, 2025, at 9.04 a.m. with a magnitude of 4.4 on the Richter Scale — as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) — are a wake-up call for India’s seismic vulnerability. The epicentre, which...