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Cambodia
Cambodia hosts major international conference to tackle climate and supply pressures
Cambodia opened a national water conference here on Monday to address growing pressure on vital water resources.
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Japan
Dysphagia-friendly ramen developed by Japanese researchers, restaurant owner
A new dysphagia-friendly variety of ramen has been created for people with swallowing difficulties caused by illness or ageing.
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Vietnam
Belgian engineer brings 11 pigs as wedding offerings to marry a Vietnamese ethnic woman
A Belgian engineer married a woman from Vietnam's Pa Co ethnic community in a three-day traditional wedding in Hue, bringing 11 pigs, 10 chickens, goats and other offerings.
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Wellness
No further cancer treatment needed for Pope
The head of the Catholic Church had had a cancerous growth removed from his lung earlier.
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China
Why China’s heritage-listed Dog-Carrying Festival honours canines as sacred lifesavers
Festival helps pass core cultural values to younger generations by honouring dogs as miraculous heroes and lifelong companions to the Miao people.
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China
Top Democrat says chip restrictions are ‘key lever’ for US AI edge over China
Jim Himes claims 'slowing dispersion of advanced chips into China' essential for Washington in global tech race as US midterm elections near
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Forex
Ringgit ends lower against US$, higher against most currencies
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar but strengthened against most major and ASEAN currencies on Monday as investors remained cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) policy meeting, an analyst said.
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China
China condemns US designation of Confucius Institutes as a threat
China accused the United States on Monday of "targeted smearing" over Washington's designation of Beijing-funded Confucius Institute cultural centres as national security threats.
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AseanPlus News
Brunei urged to turn investment into jobs, exports, and economic growth at international conference
Brunei must accelerate economic diversification by developing new industries, strengthening local businesses and ensuring investments generate skilled jobs and higher exports.
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AseanPlus News
Singapore to raise retirement age to 65, re-employment age to 70 in 2029; expand flexi work for seniors
The retirement age will be raised to 65 on Jan 1, 2029, and the re-employment age to 70, as part of Singapore's measures to build age-friendly jobs and age-diverse workplaces.
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AseanPlus News
Trump says Decision nearing on Iran: Deal or ‘Finish It Off’
President Donald Trump said it's "getting to be decision time" on whether he will make a deal with Tehran or resume attacks as Iranian and Houthi threats against Americans in the Middle East continue to grow.
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AseanPlus News
Japanese companies compensate users as cyberattacks buffet economy
GMO Internet, Park24 provide compensation after cyberattacks / Cybersecurity incidents in Japan this year outpace 2025 and 2024 as GMO shares slide almost 16%
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Indonesia
Agnez Mo makes history as the first Indonesian celebrity to be featured at the famed Madame Tussauds Hollywood
Indonesian global pop sensation, singer and actress Agnez Mo has made history as the first celebrity from Indonesia to have a wax figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds in the United States.
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AseanPlus News
Could Hong Kong’s student housing boom lure property giants off the sidelines?
With a 100,000-bed shortfall forecast, Hong Kong is offering a dedicated student hostel site that could draw in major developers
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AseanPlus News
Asian countries should chart their own pathways to end the death penalty, says Gloria Arroyo
Asian countries should chart their own pathways towards abolishing the death penalty while upholding justice systems that respect the right to life and human dignity.
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World
How Houthi attacks have grounded flights across Saudi Arabia
Oct 26 (Reuters) - Attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis have nearly emptied the skies over Riyadh this month, aviation data showed on Monday, with cancellations grounding almost nine out of every 10 scheduled flights at the Saudi capital's airport.
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China
Is China a Russia-allied Arctic threat to Europe or a potential polar partner?
By lumping Beijing in with Moscow, Brussels is missing the benefits of shorter transport times, observer says
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AseanPlus News
Taiwan’s Iran-style attack drone could swamp PLA air defences: analysts
Newly tested Shahed-style model could reach military targets on Chinese mainland and force Beijing to spend heavily on interception
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Singapore
Malaysia and Singapore continue to strengthen energy supply, say top officials
Malaysia is prepared to assist Singapore in facilitating the implementation of a 300-megawatt (MW) renewable energy supply project involving floating solar photovoltaic systems at the Linggiu Dam in Johor, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
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AseanPlus News
Germany wants to avoid China trade war despite EU ‘kill switch’: Merz
German chancellor says Beijing must address bloc's concerns over subsidies and overcapacity, as Brussels prepares new trade powers
