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Entertainment
HK actor Lee Lung Kei, 73, breaks down after 36YO fiancee faces additional charge
The former TVB star made it clear that his feelings for Chris Wong won't change despite reports suggesting otherwise.
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Cambodia
Cambodia expects more foreign tourists this year; Chinese visitors leading the way
A Cambodian senior tourism official said the South-East Asian nation is keen to see more international tourists, especially Chinese ones, stressing that their presence is vital to revitalising the post-pandemic tourism industry.
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Myanmar
Heatwave kills a monk and a man in Yangon
Extreme heat killed a monk in South Oakkalapa Township, and another person died suddenly in Insein Township, sources said.
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Technology
Bain proposes Japan's Kioxia IPO to clear $5.8 billion loan refinance
TOKYO (Reuters) -Bain Capital has proposed an initial public offering (IPO) of Japan's Kioxia Holdings as part of a plan to allow the money-losing chipmaker to refinance a $5.8 billion loan coming due in June, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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Forex
Ringgit easier against US dollar at closing
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued its downtrend today to end lower against the greenback due to continued positive sentiment for the US dollar, which was bolstered by strong United States retail sales data in March amid concerns over the Middle East tension, said an analyst.
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China
China FM Wang to visit Indonesia, Cambodia and Papua New Guinea from Thursday (Apr 18)
China's top diplomat Wang Yi will visit Indonesia, Cambodia and Papua New Guinea this week, the foreign ministry announced on Tuesday.
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Nation
KLIA shooting: Bodyguard had successful five-hour surgery, says wife
PETALING JAYA: The bodyguard who put his own life on the line and was shot while saving travel agency owner Farah Md Isa has undergone a successful surgery.
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Laos
Laos has highest child marriage and adolescent pregnancy rates in region; govt to intensify efforts to reduce numbers
The Lao government has pledged to intensify efforts to lower the high rate of child marriage and adolescent pregnancy in the country.
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong international airport recrowned world's busiest cargo airport for 2023
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has retained its position as the world's busiest cargo airport in 2023 in terms of total cargo volume, the 13th time since 2010, provisional figures released by Airports Council International showed on Monday.
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South Korea
South Korean President Yoon sorry for shortcomings but insists policies were right
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he and his administration will humbly accept the result of the April 10 general election, which renewed the main opposition’s firm grip over the National Assembly for the next four years, stressing that he sees it as a reflection of public sentiment.
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Nation
Combat diving pool delayed due to wiring sub-contractor's failure, says Defence Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: A sub-contractor's failure to carry out wiring works is the reason why construction of the combat diving pool at Iskandar Camp, Mersing, Johor has been delayed.
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Brunei
Malaysian-Brunei Hari Raya song a big hit; tune garners millions of hits as it goes viral amid festivities
With more than a million streams on Spotify and more than three million views on YouTube since its debut just in time for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Bruneian artiste Aziz Harun’s latest duet with Malaysian Aisha Retno has become a viral theme song for this year’s festivities.
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Laos
Laos to see moderate growth in 2024 supported by external demand: ADB
Laos’ economy is poised for moderate expansion this year and next, driven by external demand linked to tourism and trade, according to a recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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Nation
Uphold unity and steer clear of 3R issues, Malaysians advised
JOHOR BARU: Malaysians have been urged to uphold unity and avoid playing up 3R (race, religion and royalty) issues.
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Technology
Meta oversight board reviews handling of AI-created celebrity porn
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Meta Platforms' Oversight Board is reviewing the company's handling of two sexually explicit AI-generated images of female celebrities that circulated on its Facebook and Instagram services, the board said on Tuesday.
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Energy
Malaysia needs up to RM90bil to fund critical energy projects in next 10 years
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia requires an allocation of RM60 billion to RM90 billion to fund critical projects involving energy transition over the next 10 years, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Paris 2024 torch lit in ancient Olympia, relay under way
ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (Reuters) -The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia in a traditional ceremony on Tuesday, marking the final stretch of the seven-year preparations for the Games' start on July 26.
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Singapore
Incoming Singapore PM says incumbent Lee to serve as senior minister in next cabinet
Singapore's prime minister-designate, Lawrence Wong, on Tuesday said the city-state's incumbent leader Lee Hsien Loong would serve as a senior minister in his cabinet after he takes power on May 15.
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Nation
Chegubard, Papagomo summoned to give statements over social media posts
PETALING JAYA: Activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin, also known as Chegubard, and blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, who is better known as Papagomo, have been summoned to give their statements on Wednesday (April 17) over certain social media posts.
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Markets
Bursa Malaysia continues downtrend with over 1,000 counters in red
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia saw another day of over 1,000 counters closing in the red, marking a consecutive decline.