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World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 9, 2025
Bernama
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July 9, 2025
INDONESIA 1.GOVT STAYS MUM ON JOKOWI’S HEALTH -- THE JAKARTA POST Speculations continues to mount over the health of former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as government officials remain tight-lipped and offer little clarity about the medical care...
Feature: With fewer hands at home, traveling workers play part in Myanmar's farming
Xinhua News Agency
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YANGON, July 8 (Xinhua) -- As the morning sun went down on paddy fields in Myanmar's Yangon region on Tuesday, a group of women moved swiftly in ankle-deep muddy water, planting rice seedlings in perfect rows. Their laughter rose above the distant...
European shares rise on energy, healthcare boost
Business Recorder
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July 9, 2025
FRANKFURT: European shares ended higher on Tuesday, boosted by healthcare and energy shares while investors assessed the latest phase of US President Donald Trump’s tariff rollouts, which included a new deadline for trade deals. The pan-European...
Europe: Shares rise on energy, healthcare boost; tariff uncertainty lingers
The Business Times Singapore
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July 8, 2025
EUROPEAN shares ended higher on Tuesday, boosted by healthcare and energy shares while investors assessed the latest phase of US President Donald Trump’s tariff rollouts, which included a new deadline for trade deals. The pan-European Stoxx 600...
India expects good progress in ASEAN FTA review ahead of October summit
CNBC-TV18
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July 15, 2025
With a physical round of talks slated to be held in India in August 2025, followed by talks in Malaysia in October, India expects good progress in the review of the ASEAN FTA before the ASEAN-India summit in October 2025. Having concluded nine...
Resistance seizes regime outpost along Thai border; Chinese public security officials visit Myanmar
Democratic Voice of Burma
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July 9, 2025
Resistance seizes regime outpost along Thai border The Karen National Union (KNU) told DVB that its armed wing, the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), seized the regime’s Thukha border outpost in Dawei district along the Burma-Thailand border...
New scammer town under construction in Cambodia’s Udon Meechai province
The Nation Thailand
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July 9, 2025
Recently, sources from security agencies reported noteworthy activities near the Thai-Cambodian border, specifically at the O-Samet checkpoint in Udon Mechai, opposite the permanent border crossing at Chong Chom in Surin province. This area is...
MRF to continue working on solar energy project for rice mills
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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July 8, 2025
MRF Rice Export Exchange which emphasized on the sustainable rice production by solar energy or renewable energy. Myanmar Rice Federation says it will continue working on its solar energy project as there are further rice mills proposed for using...
Thailand eyes Middle East market to make up for Chinese tourists
The Business Times Singapore
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July 14, 2025
Attracting Chinese tourists remains a priority, but the agency is also targeting other marketsPublished Mon, Jul 14, 2025 · 03:55 PM [BANGKOK] Thailand aims to boost tourist arrivals and spending from the Middle East and South-east Asia to help...
China pressures rebels in Myanmar rare-earth belt
Bangkok Post
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July 8, 2025
The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar. The Kachin Independence Army since December has been battling...
Myanmar film ‘Reflection’ to premiere in cinemas on 11 June
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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July 4, 2025
This photo features the poster for the film Reflection. The Myanmar film titled Reflection will be released in major cinemas nationwide on 11 July, according to director Wan Dwin. The story and screenplay are written and directed by Min Ko Soe...
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jul 04, 2025 Evening
MoeMaKa
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July 4, 2025
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jul 04, 2025 Evening 📌📌 1. Junta Forces Destroy Myochaung-Sain Kant Lant Road in Minhla Township Using Bulldozers July 4 According to the local news source Minhla Thadin, the military junta, fearing potential...
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It’s now China vs Myanmar rebels in Kachin, home to half of world’s rare earth supply
Firstpost
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July 8, 2025
The result of a months-long conflict between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military regime in the northern Myanmar highlands will have an impact on the world’s supply of heavy rare earths. As part of the civil war that broke out following...
Myanmar, UAE discuss investment in offshore blocks and energy sector
Eleven Myanmar
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Myanmar and UAE discuss investment in Myanmar’s offshore blocks and energy sector, according to sources. On June 24, Union Minister for Energy U Ko Ko Lwin met with Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar,...
China takes risks to stop Myanmar rebel victory
FBC News
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July 8, 2025
[Source: Reuters] The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar. The Kachin Independence Army since December...
Why China’s ultimatum to Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths
Democratic Voice of Burma
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July 8, 2025
The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a resistance army and the Chinese-backed military regime in the hills of northern Myanmar. The Kachin Independence Army since December has been...
Myanmar government to distribute cement for reconstruction efforts
Global Cement
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Myanmar: The Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement will distribute more than US$250,000-worth of cement, funded by the National Disaster Management Committee, to repair homes damaged by the 28 March 2025 earthquake, according to...
Top Gainers and Losers on July 08: Alok Industries, KPR Mill, Waaree Energies, NHPC among top gainers today
Mint
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July 8, 2025
Stock market today: The Indian stock market managed to end Tuesday’s trading session with healthy gains, as bulls came to the rescue during the final hour of trade, breaking the lacklustre trend seen in recent sessions. The Nifty 50 ended the...
Myanmar Military News Updates – Jul 04, 2025 Morning
MoeMaKa
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July 4, 2025
Myanmar Military News Updates – Jul 04, 2025 Morning 🚩🚩 1. Karenni Joint Resistance Forces Announce Capture of LIB-134 and Downing of a Chinese-Made FTC-2000G Jet July 3 Radio NUG Karenni Joint Resistance Forces have announced that they...
Fishing season resumes in Myanmar’s waters, but Labour shortages hinder operations
Eleven Myanmar
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The fishing season has officially reopened in Myanmar’s waters as of July 1, 2025, but some fishing boats are facing crew shortages, according to industry sources. While some vessels have already set sail, others remain docked due to a lack of...