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Rubio to meet Russia’s Lavrov with Ukraine tensions high
Associated Press
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July 10, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Russian counterpart will meet Thursday in Malaysia for what could be a testy conversation as tensions between the countries rise over Moscow’s increasing attacks on Ukraine...
President Trump announces sweeping new tariff rates on key trading partners
JD Supra - California
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July 9, 2025
On July 7, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order extending the current pause on reciprocal tariffs through August 1, 2025, postponing implementation of country-specific reciprocal rates until that time. The pause on country-specific...
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for July: Cyberpunk 2077, Abiotic Factor, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and more
PlayStation Blog
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July 10, 2025
This month, carve your legend in the neon-soaked streets of Night City as the mercenary V in the dystopian open-world RPG Cyberpunk 2077, join up to five fellow scientists to repel inter-dimensional horrors deep within an underground research...
B2 Hotels partners with Amadeus to transform the guest booking experience in Asia Pacific
Hospitality Net
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July 9, 2025
B2 Boutique and Budget Hotels, part of GPCM Group, announces it will adopt the iHotelier® Suite from transformative travel technology provider Amadeus as part of a new strategic relationship. The suite of solutions will enhance the booking flow...
Business : Expo 2025 Osaka Elevates Japan-Malaysia Economic Relations - JETRO
Bernama
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July 10, 2025
By Anas Abu Hassan KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The Expo 2025 Osaka serves as a launchpad for deeper cooperation in key economic sectors, proving to be a significant platform for enhancing economic relations between Japan and Malaysia,...
Asian American, Pacific Islander comics gather
Mankato Free Press - Minnesota
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With the Belly Laughs Festival, an ambitious Asian American and Pacific Islander-centered comedy festival, the food is as important as the talent line-up. Every detail is intended to send a message of unabashed cultural pride. “It’s like we grew...
Downtown Art Museum's Renaissance Ball set for September 5 at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club
CityNewsOKC - Oklahoma
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The Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA) this week announced the 49th Renaissance Ball will be held on Friday, September 5, at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club from 7 p.m. until midnight. According to a press sent to CityNewsOKC, "This...
IN 6 MONTHS, NUMBER OF VISITS TO GEORGIA FROM SOUTH-WEST ASIA COUNTRIES INCREASED BY 12.4% Y-O-Y
Sarke
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Daily News: Economics July 9, 2025 In January-June, 80,651 visits were made to Georgia from the countries of South-West Asia, Georgian National Tourism Administration reported. If compared to the same period of 2024, the number has increased by...
Agoda: Indian travel to Southeast Asia surges with eased visas
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 9, 2025
Eased visa rules in Southeast Asia spark sharp rise in Indian travel interest, with Malaysia, Palau, and Philippines leading gains. SINGAPORE – The landscape of international travel for Indian passport holders is undergoing a transformation,...
Exodus Adventure Travels launches 2026 Asia tours with immersive experiences
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 9, 2025
Exodus Adventure Travels announces its 2026 Asia tours, focusing on immersive cultural and active travel experiences in Laos, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka, tailored for the region’s evolving travel trends. Exodus Adventure Travels 2026 Asia tours mark a...
World Associated Press Climate change makes South Asia’s monsoon season more prone to floods, landslides and heavy rains
Yahoo News
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BENGALURU, India (AP) — Each year from June to September, a series of heavy rains known as monsoons sweep through the Indian subcontinent, providing relief from heat, irrigating the country’s farms and replenishing its rivers. However, as global...
Trump’s tariff may overshadow Rubio’s first official trip to Asia, seeks to strengthen ties with ASEAN
The Indian Express
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July 10, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet with South East Asian counterparts on Thursday, in his first official trip to Asia since he took office in January as President Donald Trump’s higher tariff threats looms large while America...
Preparing for the Pacific Police Band Tattoo in Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 10, 2025
Police members in the Nation’s Capital are preparing for the inaugural Pacific Police Band Tattoo and were caught in rehearsal at Ela Beach by Post-Courier. The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary with support from the Australian Federal Police...
Fashion powerhouse Nora Swann set to ignite the stage at Inaugural Pacific Fashion Summit in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 10, 2025
The Pacific is buzzing with excitement as one of the most influential voices in Pasifika fashion, Nora Swann, is heading to Papua New Guinea to take part in the inaugural Pacific Fashion Summit, a groundbreaking event hosted by PNG Fashion Week...
PERSPECTIVE: Why Vietnam’s To Lam moved so quickly to restructure the government
Radio Free Asia
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Read about this topic in Vietnamese In less than a year as general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam has made moves likened to the drastic cuts that U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have implemented to U.S. federal...
Country gets first robotic rehab centre
Daily Star
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July 9, 2025
Bangladesh is set to take a significant leap in healthcare innovation with the launch of a pilot project at the country's first Robotic Rehabilitation Center for patients suffering from stroke, paralysis and long-term neurological disorders. The...
Dion Brant appointed as president and CEO of AEG Presents Asia Pacific
MusicWeek
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AEG Presents has appointed Dion Brant as president and CEO of AEG Presents Asia Pacific, effective immediately. Melbourne-based Brant, who will continue in his roles at Frontier Touring both as CEO and on the company’s board of directors, will...
Metso expands into South Asia
Australia Mining
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July 10, 2025
Metso has announced a new distribution agreement with Greaves Pakistan, strengthening its presence in South Asia. The agreement expands the company’s support to its crushing and screening solutions across Pakistan’s growing aggregates industry....
Indonesia calls for expansion at ASEAN ministerial meet
The Jakarta Post
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Yvette Tanamal The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia has warned that the cohesion and relevance of ASEAN are being challenged by the current global reality of power rivalries and rising protectionism, urging the 10-nation bloc to be more agile and...
Asia‑Pacific AI Funding Surges to $15.4 B Amid Deal Slowdown
Arabian Post
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July 9, 2025
Asia‑Pacific digital‑native firms attracted USD 15.4 billion in artificial intelligence investment in 2024, a figure reported by IDC that underscores a shift towards deeper commitments and strategic growth, even as the volume of deals declined....