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Trump's previous tariff push terrified world economy, he's betting this time is different
Naharnet
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When President Donald Trump last rolled out tariffs this high, financial markets quaked, consumer confidence crashed and his popularity plunged. Only three months later, he's betting this time is different. In his new round of tariffs being...
India can end ASEAN agreement, why pressure increasing?
India Herald
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India can soon end the agreement with the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Despite nine rounds of talks, the review of the free trade agreement with india is getting delayed. For this reason, this 2009 agreement can be canceled by...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 3, 2025
Bernama
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July 3, 2025
INDONESIA 1. PRABOWO IN SAUDI TO TACKLE HAJ ISSUES -- THE JAKARTA POST Indonesia’s haj management is set to become a key focus of President Prabowo Subianto’s first state visit to Saudi Arabia this week, officials have confirmed, as Jakarta faces...
PCA approves Chemrez’s organic cocolisap solution
Philstar
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July 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has approved an organic solution developed by Chemrez Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of D&L Industries, against the coconut scale insect (CSI), also known as cocolisap. Chemrez said the...
WFP and Lao Government Host Workshop on Disability-Inclusive Early Warning Messaging
Lao News Agency
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KPL The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and the Department of Social Welfare under the Ministry of Labour and...
Việt Nam’s economic surge draws global investors despite headwinds: Techcombank
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Amid global economic uncertainty, Việt Nam is recognised as an attractive destination for foreign investment, buoyed by macroeconomic stability, bold reforms, and a business-friendly climate, heard at the Techcombank Investment Summit in...
Samdech Techo: Cambodia–Viet Nam Agree on Deep-water Border Demarcation in Line with International Norms (Video inside)
Fresh News
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Hits: 8 Created: 03 July 2025 Hits: 8 (Prey Veng): Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen highlighted the mutual agreement between Cambodia and Viet Nam on the demarcation of the border line running along the waterway and into deeper water zones. He...
Jean-Marc Sorel returns to advise Cambodia in new legal battle at The Hague
Khmer Times
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July 2, 2025
Synopsis: Renowned international lawyer Jean-Marc Sorel is back to assist Cambodia in filing a new case at the International Court of Justice over its long-standing border disputes with Thailand. An international lawyer who helped Cambodia win an...
Shakey’s aims to bring Potato Corner to Taiwan, Laos
Rappler
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July 3, 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. The company behind Shakey's, Potato Corner, and Peri-Peri is earmarking P1 billion in capital expenditures to fuel its expansions MANILA,...
How International Flavors Shape Austin’s Burger Scene
The Austin Chronicle - Texas
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Bar Toti Executive Chef Fermín Núñez with La Smashburgesa (Photo by Dimitri Staszewski) When most people think of “American food,” one dish comes to mind more quickly than any other. It’s the star of our fast-food menus, a major player at roadside...
Vietnam-Laos solidarity honored with monument handover
People's Army Newspaper
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The project to renovate, upgrade, and expand the monument site was a gift from the Vietnamese task force to its Lao counterpart, with a total value of 54 billion VND (2.06 million USD). The Lao side served as project investor, while the...
LAO study on theft offers few answers
Orange County Register - California
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June 29, 2025
Few political issues energize the public more than ones involving public safety for obvious reasons. We all want to feel safe. Unfortunately, the correlation between specific policies and crime remains as inexplicable as ever. Lawmakers respond to...
Laos’s Vientiane young officers visit Regiment 692
People's Army Newspaper
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At the reception, the regiment’s Political Commissar Colonel Dang Thai Son briefed the Lao guests on the unit’s traditions and missions. Accordingly, over the past more than 71 years of development, the regiment has always fulfilled its assigned...
In defence of eating with hands amid Zohran Mamdani backlash
The National News
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When New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was recently criticised online for eating with his hands, the backlash revealed more than just a cultural misunderstanding; it exposed lingering colonial biases around dining etiquette. Eating with...
Việt Nam-Laos solidarity honoured with monument handover
Vietnam News Agency
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VIENTIANE – The special task forces of the Vietnamese and Lao governments held a ceremony to inaugurate and officially hand over the Vietnam-Laos combat alliance monument in the southern Lao province of Champasak on July 1. The project to...
COMAC's bid for Lao Airlines draws pushback over Chinese control
Nikkei Asia
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BANGKOK/GUANGZHOU/TOKYO -- A bid by Chinese aircraft maker COMAC to purchase a majority stake in troubled flag carrier Lao Airlines has triggered a dispute over allowing China to expand its influence in Laos' transportation sector. COMAC, a...
Malaysia calls on ASEAN members to confront looming U.S. tariffs
The Mainichi
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July 9, 2025
A meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Minister is held at the Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian) KUALA LUMPUR (Kyodo) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on...
Trump Widens Trade War With 50% Copper Tariff, Threatens 200% Duties on Drugs and More Tariff Hikes
Arise News
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July 9, 2025
President Donald Trump on Tuesday escalated his global trade offensive, announcing a 50% tariff on imported copper and revealing plans for steep new duties on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, as his administration pushes ahead with what he...
Trump teases announcements on trade negotiations with seven countries
FOX Business
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President Donald Trump announced his administration will impose a 50% tariff on imported copper, marking a new ecalation in his broader levy policy. President Trump teased seemingly major announcements related to trade negotiations with at least...
China-Laos business ties boosting regional connectivity
China Daily Global
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The economic cooperation between China and Laos will not only enhance the connectivity of the two countries but also bring shared benefits for the whole of Southeast Asia, a Laotian business leader told China Daily. Laos and China have formed a...