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International Youth Day 2025 Celebrates Youth Driving Environmental Action
Pressenza
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August 12, 2025
The immortalized words of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, “kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan,” rang true today as around 200 young people gathered at De La Salle University to celebrate International Youth Day 2025. The event highlighted the...
From would-be fifth tiger to Asia’s sick man: pressure to restructure Thai industry
The Nation Thailand
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August 12, 2025
Kriengkrai outlined urgent measures needed to stimulate Thailand’s economic growth. Industrial transformation – Shift from traditional industries reliant on OEM to ODM (original design manufacturing), while building homegrown brands to enhance...
Cambodia Rejects Thai Mine Allegations, Calls for Fact-Based...
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 12, 2025 -- Cambodian firmly rejected any accusations lacking clear and unfounded evidence from the Thai side related to the injuries of a Thai solder caused by the mine explosion at Tamone Thom Temple area in Banteay Ampil...
SM Prime to Complete P7 Billion Sustainable Redevelopment of SM Megamall by 2029
Punto Central Luzon
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August 12, 2025
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) is investing P7 billion to redevelop SM Megamall, one of the Philippines’ most iconic malls, with phased completion targeted between 2027 and 2029. The project is designed to elevate the customer experience while...
Future-Proofing Wealth Management in Thailand: Avaloq’s Client-Centric Blueprint for Scalable Success
Hubbis
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At the 2025 Hubbis Thailand Wealth Management Forum, Alex Aguinaldo, Sales Director for Southeast Asia at Avaloq, delivered a strategic presentation on how wealth firms can position themselves for long-term success in Thailand’s evolving financial...
Another wildlife smuggling racket busted at Bengaluru airport
The Hindu
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August 12, 2025
A file photo of Kempegowda International Airport. Customs officials on Monday caught a 20-year-old passenger allegedly trying to smuggle 40 wild animals and reptiles concealed in his check-in bag into Bengaluru from Bangkok. The accused, Shafiqur...
Thai Union taps Mitsubishi investment to boost global seafood growth
FoodNavigator-Asia
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What does Mitsubishi’s Thai Union investment indicate? A quick summary Thai Union accepted Mitsubishi’s offer to raise its stake from 6% to 20% The deal is expected to strengthen Thai Union’s global seafood competitiveness and supply chain...
Thailand: OIC unveils fifth insurance development strategy to tack modern risks
Asia Insurance Review
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The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) has launched its fifth Insurance Development Plan (2026-2030), aimed at guiding Thailand's insurance industry amid economic volatility, technological advances and rising public expectations for risk...
GSTC2025 conference in Fiji focuses on sustainable tourism challenges
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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August 11, 2025
GSTC2025 in Fiji gathered global experts to address sustainable tourism, highlighting coastal and island challenges, community engagement, and climate resilience. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) concluded its 2025 Global Sustainable...
First-hand review: Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok – a premium riverside stay for discerning travellers
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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August 11, 2025
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok offers spacious suites, riverside dining, family appeal, and business facilities, making it a versatile premium option for travel agents recommending Bangkok stays. During a recent trip to Bangkok, I spent three...
Vietnam enforces fresh durian export safety controls, opening market opportunities for Thai agribusiness
The Nation Thailand
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August 12, 2025
Export performance and market volatility Vietnam Customs data for June 2025 shows fruit and vegetable exports valued at US$807 million — up over 30% from May 2025 and more than 20% year-on-year. Durian accounted for about US$360 million, a rise of...
Southeast Asia’s cities at ‘high risk’ of flooding and heatwaves, thanks to climate change
Fortune
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In recent weeks, there have been viral images from the Philippines show couples exchanging wedding vows in flooded churches after Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall in late-July. The storm swept through southern China and central Vietnam, with...
Hiring taxi services to Pattaya from Bangkok’s Mo Chit Bus Terminal
Pattaya Mail
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August 12, 2025
Mo Chit 2 launches early-morning taxi service to Pattaya with safer, faster, and well-managed queues. PATTAYA, Thailand – For travelers heading to Pattaya and nearby destinations, convenient and reliable taxi services are available at Bangkok’s Mo...
NESDC outlines 10 global risks threatening Thailand’s path to high-income status
The Nation Thailand
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August 12, 2025
At a recent seminar on “Challenges to the Success of the National Strategy in Reforming Thailand’s Economy and Society,” Vitphiphon Tivatansakul, Policy and Planning Adviser at the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC),...
Cambodian migrant workers face an uncertain future as Thai border conflict drives them home
Yahoo News
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KAMRIENG, Cambodia (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Cambodian migrant workers have been heading home from Thailand as the two countries work to keep a ceasefire in armed clashes along their border. Tensions between the countries have escalated due...
Thai Popular Army Commander Versus Struggling Government in Cambodia Dispute
Khaosod English
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August 11, 2025
BANGKOK — The Thai military and government were forced to issue competing clarifying statements within hours following controversial remarks by Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang, Commander of the Second Army Region, about military objectives to...
Cambodian migrant workers face an uncertain future as Thai border conflict drives them home
CityNews Halifax
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August 12, 2025
KAMRIENG, Cambodia (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Cambodian migrant workers have been heading home from Thailand as the two countries work to keep a ceasefire in armed clashes along their border. Tensions between the countries have escalated due...
Hanoi faces 'extremely urgent' pollution
China Daily
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Buildings and residential neighborhoods are shrouded behind heavy air pollution in Hanoi on July 30. NHAC NGUYEN/AFP Editor's note: In this weekly feature China Daily gives voice to Asia and its people. The stories presented come mainly from the...
World : Top News Headlines In Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : Aug 12, 2025
Bernama
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August 12, 2025
LAOS 1. LAO MEDIA INDUSTRY MARKS 75TH ANNIVERSARY -- VIENTIANE TIMES Lao media is celebrating its 75th anniversary by hosting a Mass Media and Publishing Day Exhibition in Vientiane from August 11 to 12. The event is showcasing the history and...
NBTC okays Thai satellite broadband service by NT
Bangkok Post
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August 11, 2025
PUBLISHED : 12 Aug 2025 at 06:29 The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has given the nod to National Telecom (NT) providing the country's first local satellite broadband internet service using a low Earth orbit (LEO)...