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Managing Sustainable International Education Sector
The National Tribune
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August 4, 2025
The Albanese Government is today announcing a National Planning Level of 295,000 international student places for 2026, providing stability and certainty for the international education sector. The 2026 National Planning Level manages growth in...
Trump Cuts Tariffs on Cambodia and Thailand to 19% After Border Ceasefire
The Diplomat
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August 1, 2025
The U.S. government has nearly halved its threatened tariffs on imports from Thailand and Cambodia, just days after the two nations declared a ceasefire in a conflict over their border. According to an updated schedule of “reciprocal tariff rates”...
A superioridade moral de Cuba
Strategic Culture
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August 2, 2025
Se comparada com os EUA, Cuba ostenta a superioridade moral que lhe advém da solidariedade manifestada e praticada para com os outros povos. Junte-se a nós no Telegram , Twitter e VK. Escreva para nós: info@strategic-culture.su No passado dia 11...
Public cautioned vs scammers targeting typhoon victims
Philstar
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August 3, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson yesterday cautioned the public against scammers soliciting donations for supposed typhoon victims, after exposing a person who falsely claimed to be former Occidental Mindoro congresswoman Josephine Sato....
Prevention revolution and policy harmonisation are critical ...
Modern Ghana
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Despite having science-based tools for HIV combination prevention, there were 1.3 million people whogot newly diagnosed with HIV in 2023 - and also in 2024 - hardly any decline between the two years. Despite having science-backed lifesaving...
Thai-Cambodia truce: Malaysia urged to turn focus to Myanmar crisis
Daily Express Malaysia
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August 3, 2025
Thai-Cambodia truce: Malaysia urged to turn focus to Myanmar crisis Published on: Sunday, August 03, 2025 Published on: Sun, Aug 03, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off A school was destroyed in northern Cambodia during the five-day border conflict....
In Focus: Indonesia
Hospitality Net
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August 1, 2025
Indonesia Indonesia, officially known as the Republic of Indonesia, is the world’s largest archipelagic nation, spanning over 1.9 million square kilometres across more than 17,000 islands. Strategically located between the Indian and Pacific...
After the Thai-Cambodia truce job, Malaysia urged to turn focus to Myanmar crisis
The Malaysian Star
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August 2, 2025
PHNOM PENH, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Following its successful mediation of the Cambodia-Thailand border truce, Malaysia may now seek to apply a similar conflict resolution model to one of Asean’s most intractable challenges - the ongoing armed conflict...
After Thai-Cambodia truce, Anwar now seen as key to possible Asean-led Myanmar peace push
Malay Mail
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August 2, 2025
PHNOM PENH, Aug 2 — Following its successful mediation of the Cambodia–Thailand border truce, Malaysia may now seek to apply a similar conflict resolution model to one of Asean’s most intractable challenges — the ongoing armed conflict in Myanmar....
World : After Thai-Cambodia Truce, Malaysia Urged To Turn Focus To Myanmar Crisis
Bernama
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August 2, 2025
By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Following its successful mediation of the Cambodia–Thailand border truce, Malaysia may now seek to apply a similar conflict resolution model to one of ASEAN’s most intractable challenges — the...
World : Australia Congratulates Malaysia on Ambitious ASEAN Chairmanship Agenda
Bernama
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August 1, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Australia has commended Malaysia on setting an ambitious agenda for its ASEAN chairmanship this year, in particular, its emphasis on inclusivity and sustainability. In a video message posted Friday on the...
Borneo Flora Festival 2025 Breaks Visitor Record, Cements Status As Labuan’s Flagship Event
Bernama
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August 1, 2025
By Jailani Hasan LABUAN, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The Borneo Flora Festival (BFF) 2025 has officially set a new benchmark in Labuan’s event history, attracting 104,543 visitors in just five days, making it the most attended event ever held on the island...
General : Borneo Flora Festival 2025 Breaks Visitor Record, Cements Status As Labuan’s Flagship Event
Bernama
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August 1, 2025
By Jailani Hasan LABUAN, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The Borneo Flora Festival (BFF) 2025 has officially set a new benchmark in Labuan’s event history, attracting 104,543 visitors in just five days, making it the most attended event ever held on the island...
How the United Nations is funded, and who pays the most
Pew Research Center
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A special exhibit at the UN headquarters in New York City commemorates the organization’s 80th anniversary in 2025. (Liao Pan/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images) As it marks its 80th year, the United Nations is facing a major budget...
Record crowds at World Skills National Championships
Food & Beverage
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July 31, 2025
More than 11,500 visitors attended the World Skills National Championships as Australia’s top apprentices, trainees and tradespeople went head to head. The 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships & Skills Show opened to record-breaking...
Why did the Thailand-Cambodia conflict erupt suddenly and end swiftly?
The National News
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By last week, tensions on the borders between Thailand and Cambodia had reached levels unseen for decades. The BBC reported that at least 32 soldiers and civilians had been killed and about 200,000 displaced in the two South-East Asian countries...
ASEAN’s inaction amidst conflict and the path to integration
The Jakarta Post
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s I wrote this, there was a real danger that skirmishes between Thailand and Cambodia could have turned into a full-blown conflict. Hours after this crisis began last week, ASEAN’s only official response was a deafening and alarming silence. A...
China pledged more to Philippines than any SEA country but spent the least
Philstar
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July 21, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — China pledged more development financing to the Philippines than any other Southeast Asian country over the past decade. But the Philippines saw just a tiny fraction of that funding actually come through, making it among the...
Australia praises Malaysia’s ASEAN leadership and sustainability focus
The Sun Daily
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August 1, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Australia has lauded Malaysia for its ambitious ASEAN chairmanship agenda, particularly its focus on inclusivity and sustainability. High Commissioner Danielle Heinecke praised Malaysia’s leadership in advancing the ASEAN Community...
Video showing migrant worker moved by forklift prompts action from South Korea's president
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 24, 2025
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