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Asean’s new dawn: Malaysia and the rise of Timor-Leste
The Malaysian Star
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July 26, 2025
DURING the early 1980s, when my late father, Tan Sri Mohamed Rahmat, was assigned as Malay-sia’s ambassador to Indonesia by then prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad after serving as his Information minister, I had the opportunity to spend my...
ILO and Indonesia join forces to boost OSH skills of Timor-Leste's labour inspectors
Human Resources Online
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A recent training in Dili aims to strengthen Timor-Leste’s workplace safety enforcement as the country rolls out its first comprehensive occupational safety and health law. The International Labour Organization (ILO), together with Indonesia’s...
Territory to partner with Timor-Leste on crocodile management
The National Tribune
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July 25, 2025
NT Government The Finocchiaro CLP Government will partner with the Timor-Leste Government to develop a region-specific crocodile management program to improve public safety in Timor-Leste. This key initiative under the 2023-2027 Strategic...
Timor-Leste Set to Become Full ASEAN Member by October 2025
Tempo.co
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July 19, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Timor-Leste is confirmed to become a full member of ASEAN in October 2025. Its accession process will conclude within the next three months, following the agreement on final steps by ASEAN leaders at the 46th ASEAN Summit in...
NT partners with Timor-Leste to power sustainable energy future
The National Tribune
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July 24, 2025
NT Government The Finocchiaro CLP Government is supporting Timor-Leste’s efforts to deliver sustainable electricity to under-serviced regions through a new energy exchange internship program. The Empowerment Through Energy Program will see four...
PTDI Expands Aircraft Maintenance Business to Include Private Jets and Commercial Aircraft
Tempo.co
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August 4, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Bandung - State-owned aircraft maker PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) is expanding its Aircraft Services (ACS) business line to encompass the general aviation sector. This move signifies a shift beyond military aircraft maintenance, as...
Singapore Backs Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Entry with eSTARS
ASEAN Briefing
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July 21, 2025
Timor-Leste’s path to full ASEAN membership has entered a critical phase, with Singapore announcing a significantly upgraded version of its ASEAN Readiness Support initiative. The Enhanced Singapore–Timor-Leste ASEAN Readiness Support (eSTARS)...
Business : KLIA, Penang Airport Expand Global Reach With Five New Services In June 2025 — MAHB
Bernama
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July 24, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- KL International Airport (KLIA) and Penang International Airport (PEN) strengthened Malaysia’s position as a global aviation hub with the addition of five new international air services in June 2025. Malaysia...
ADB, WB pledge over 12 billion USD for ASEAN power grid, renewable energy projects
VietnamPlus
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August 15, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – The ASEAN Power Grid Financing Initiative (APGF) gained fresh momentum after the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank (WB) pledged more than 12 billion USD to accelerate regional electricity connectivity and renewable...
Well within: Schneider Electric's Sondang Saktion on why ignoring mental health is a risk no business can afford
Human Resources Online
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"Culturally, people here are more used to talking with friends or colleagues. That’s why creating a positive work environment should not be overlooked — it plays a huge role in mental health," the HR Director at Schneider Electric shares. Mental...
Idris visits Umahi after tour of FG projects in Enugu, Ebonyi
Eagle Online
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August 16, 2025
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, and his team on Saturday visited the Minister of Works, David Umahi in Abakaliki, after the tour of projects and town hall meetings with the people in Enugu and Ebonyi...
ADB encourage Pakistan’s economic growth, deflation in fiscal year 2024-25
Associated Press of Pakistan
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July 23, 2025
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):The Asian Development Bank has encouraged Pakistan’s economic growth in fiscal year 2024-25, with food and non-food prices declining and inflation under control in the first eleven months of the last...
Speaking Tok Pisin is more than cultural courtesy
The National
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IF Australia wants to be seen as part of the Pacific family and not merely as a regional partner, it must do more than increase its development assistance or elevate diplomatic rhetoric. A crucial step is to invest in the most fundamental currency...
Extend LDC graduation timeline
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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A clarion call now comes from leaders of major trade bodies for deferring Bangladesh's LDC graduation by three to five years as businesses are rendered unprepared by last few years' economic volatility. At a meet Thursday in Dhaka, they said the...
Hanwha names CEO for European and UK defence business
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter
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July 21, 2025
Hanwha Aerospace has named Ben Hudson as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the company’s defence operations in Europe and the UK. Hudson, who concurrently serves as CEO of Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA), will oversee Hanwha’s existing...
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Banking Finance
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August 13, 2025
Aadhaar Enabled Payment System – Due Dili- gence of AePS Touchpoint Operators 1. Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) is a payment system operated by National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) that facilitates interoperable transactions using...
Hanwha Aerospace Names CEO for European and UK Defence Business
Business Korea
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July 18, 2025
Hanwha Aerospace has named Ben Hudson as chief executive officer (CEO) to spearhead the company’s defense operations in Europe and the UK. Hudson, who currently serves as CEO of Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA), will also oversee Hanwha’s existing...
Dr Zaliha: Labuan has potential to become regional hub following BFF success
Borneo Post
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August 15, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Dr Zaliha (second left) presents a certificate of appreciation to Haslina. Also seen are Noridah and Labuan Corporation CEO Mohd Sukuran Taib. – Bernama photo PUTRAJAYA (Aug 15): Labuan has great...
Conference reviews implementation of ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community goals
VietnamPlus
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August 15, 2025
HCM City (VNA) – The Ministry of Home Affairs chaired a national conference in Ho Chi Minh City on August 15 to conduct an end-term review of the implementation of a project on building and implementing an action plan to realise the goals of the...
Venezuela Poised to Escalate Territorial Dispute With Guyana
Oil Price
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August 15, 2025
Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict Now that Trump has gotten himself involved in numerous conflict venues, Venezuela’s Maduro is testing to see if he’ll have the bandwidth for another: Guyana, which is gearing up for its general elections on...