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Prices shift daily at Cogon Market amid climate, supply pressures
Mindanao Gold Star Daily
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June 18, 2025
- Advertisement - By Eman D. Pangcatan MSU Intern A kilo of onions at Cogon Market in Cagayan de Oro City now costs more than a ride home. A bundle of pechay can swing from piso-presyo to panghanda, depending on the weather. Welcome to the daily...
Business : International Collaboration Crucial For ASEAN’s Sustainable Energy Future -- Fadillah
Bernama
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June 16, 2025
KUCHING, June 16 (Bernama) -- International collaboration is vital for ASEAN to realise a sustainable energy future, as this aspiration requires member states to adopt innovative technologies and strengthen power infrastructure, Deputy Prime...
International collaboration crucial for ASEAN’s sustainable energy future – Fadillah
The Sun Daily
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June 16, 2025
KUCHING: International collaboration is vital for ASEAN to realise a sustainable energy future, as this aspiration requires member states to adopt innovative technologies and strengthen power infrastructure, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri...
Klarex pushes for sustainable land use plan
Mindanao Gold Star Daily
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June 17, 2025
- Advertisement - By Ben Balce, Associate Editor and Mary Angelica Amerkhan Correspondent CAGAYAN de Oro’s Mayor Rolando ‘Klarex’ Uy enters his second term with a renewed emphasis on sustainable urban development. Mayor Uy shared his vision during...
Movers & Shakers: Victoria’s childcare system reviewers, Jones to the OECD
The Mandarin
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July 10, 2025
DCCEEW secretary revealed, DAFF secretary takes IPAA ACT presidency, NSW appoints Safe Work commissioner, latest ambassadors get postings. Senior Executive Service Band 2 The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has...
General : EU Keen To Broaden Trade With ASEAN – Kallas
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Rohani Mohd Ibrahim KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) is keen to develop and diversify trade portfolios with ASEAN, recognising the increasing importance of the bloc, said Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for...
General : ASEAN Welcomes Any Individual Nuclear Weapon States To Sign SEANWFZ Treaty
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Ahmad Aidil Syukri Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has expressed its openness to any individual Nuclear Weapon States(NWS) to sign the Protocol of the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Treaty, reaffirming the...
How private funding helped one NGO survive the USAID cuts
Mongabay
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July 10, 2025
After the U.S. government announced large cuts to USAID funding earlier this year, NGOs that relied on it were left in a state of uncertainty, with some needing to suspend activities or lay off staff. NGOs like World Neighbors that relied largely...
Pacific Islands focus: deep sea mining, reproductive injustice and a new breast screen campaign
Croakey Health Media
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July 10, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: World leaders are calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining to prevent devastating and irreversible environmental harm. This week, governments are meeting in Jamaica at the 30th Session of the International Seabed...
Leyte PB questions why Mandaue infectious waste now in province
Cebu Daily News
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July 11, 2025
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Leyte’s Provincial Board plans to summon officials from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), its Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), and accredited waste hauler Cleanaway Philippines Inc. to explain...
General : India Regards ASEAN As Trusted Partner, Vows Deeper Regional Cooperation
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- India regards ASEAN as a genuine and trusted partner and has reaffirmed its strong commitment to deepening collaboration with the regional bloc across all areas. Minister of...
Myanmar's 'my way' vs Asean norms
Bangkok Post
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July 7, 2025
It appeared to be a done deal. During their summit on May 26, Asean leaders agreed to admit Timor-Leste as the 11th member of the regional bloc. Since then, Nay Pyi Taw has raised an unexpected objection, with the junta issuing an official...
World : Vietnam Attended ASEAN SOM Meetings, Held Wide-ranging DiscussionsÂ
Bernama
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July 8, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama-VNA) -- ASEAN Senior Official on Monday held a wide-ranging discussions on the bloc’s adaptation to geo-economic fluctuations, strengthening relations with existing partners, considering proposals to establish new...
ASEAN foreign ministers gather in KL for 58th AMM meetings
The Sun Daily
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July 7, 2025
SEPANG: ASEAN foreign ministers continued to arrive in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday evening ahead of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related events. Among the latest arrivals were Timor-Leste’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
General : More ASEAN Foreign Ministers Arrive In KL Ahead Of 58th AMM
Bernama
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July 7, 2025
SEPANG, July 7 (Bernama) -- ASEAN leaders continued to arrive in the Malaysian capital on Sunday evening ahead of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings, with delegations from Timor-Leste and Laos among the latest to...
General : Canada Views FTA With ASEAN As Key To Inclusive, Robust Economic Growth
Bernama
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July 10, 2025
By Muhammad Faiz Baharin KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Canada is optimistic that ongoing negotiations for an ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will unlock substantial economic opportunities for both regions, while advancing inclusive...
General : ASEAN Boosts Preparedness, Inclusivity As Regional Circle Expands - FM Mohamad
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is firmly preparing for the future reflecting the regional bloc’s commitment to greater inclusivity and long-term resilience, particularly through the ASEAN Community Vision (ACV) 2045. Foreign Minister...
PM Anwar to open 58th AMM in KL with focus on regional concerns
The Sun Daily
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to open the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (58th AMM) on Wednesday, marking a key moment in Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship. The event, themed ‘Inclusivity and Sustainability,’...
EDITORIAL - Not future-ready
Philstar
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July 10, 2025
Just to bring home further the decline in the quality of education, the Philippines ranked 74th out of 177 countries and economies in the Global Education Futures Readiness Index. GEFRI, drawn up by US-based global research and innovation...
Vietnam proposes three priorities to strengthen Asean’s centrality
The Malaysian Star
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July 10, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has proposed three key priorities to reinforce Asean’s central role amid rising regional and global uncertainties at the plenary session of the Asean...