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Markets
Bursa Malaysia continues to track weakness in US market
KUALA LUMPUR: There was ongoing weakness in the domestic market at the start of Friday trading with selling pressure on the main index bearing down on the 1,600 psychological support.
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South Korea
South Korean President urges municipalities to embrace foreigners
SEOUL: President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday (July 25) that local governments' cooperation with the state was crucial in encouraging foreign residents to settle here to address the population crisis in South Korea.
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Entertainment
HK actress Priscilla Wong, 42, stuns netizens with makeup-free look
The TVB star admits she used to be afraid of showing her bare face to others.
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Driverless vehicle
In the US, this self-navigating robot is ready to deliver goods to your door
The American startup Vayu Robotics boasts the world’s first home delivery robot powered by artificial intelligence.
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Japan
‘Long nose’ Shinkansen bullet train expected to bow out in 2027; first Japan train to reach top speed of 300 kph
TOKYO: The 500-series Shinkansen, the first Japanese train to reach a maximum speed of 300 kph, will be retired most likely in 2027, West Japan Railway Co. (JR West) said Wednesday (July 24).
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Technology
CrowdStrike says over 97% of Windows sensors back online
(Reuters) - More than 97% of Windows sensors are back online, CrowdStrike's CEO George Kurtz said on Thursday, nearly a week after a software update by the cybersecurity firm triggered a global outage.
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Nation
Media awaits arrival of suspect at court in Nur Farah Kartini’s murder
HULU SELANGOR: Members of the media are standing by at the Kuala Kubu Baharu Magistrate's Court as they wait for the arrival of the suspect in the murder case of Nur Farah Kartini Abdullah as of 8.38am on Friday.
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China
Xi chairs meeting on flood control, relief work
BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Thursday (July 25) chaired a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to study and arrange work related to flood control and disaster relief.
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Indonesia
Bali authorities seize hundreds of illegal dog meat skewers; satay sellers to stand trial
JAKARTA: Public order officers in Bali have seized hundreds of dog skewers and dozens of kilogrammes of raw dog meat on the Indonesian resort island where the trade is illegal, officials said on Thursday (July 25).
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Singapore
Man arrested for allegedly biting police officer after failing to stop for checks in Geylang
SINGAPORE: A man is due to be charged in court on Friday (July 26) after he allegedly bit a police officer who was trying to detain him, the police said in a statement on Thursday (July 25).
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Esg
Inclusive and sustainable interventions enhance the productivity of vulnerable farmers in Poso
AFTER years of farming, Fantri Katili, 35, has finally experienced a corn harvest of four tonnes from her approximately 1-hectare plot of land.
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Esg
Building a legacy of good homes and communities
AS a leading Klang Valley-based property developer, Radium Development Berhad (Radium) has long been recognised for its commitment in creating award-winning urban residential projects, namely Radium Adesa at Desa East Residences, Vista Sentul Residences and R Suites Chancery Residences.
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Esg
Surveyors for sustainability
THE Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) under the Quantity Surveying (QS) Division for 2024/2025 completed the Surveyors’ Social Responsibility (SSR) Orang Asli Outreach Programme, held at Royal Belum, Gerik, Perak Darul Ridzuan earlier this month.
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Esg
Impact of collaborative smallholder sustainability effort detailed in new report
THE P&G Center of Sustainable Small-owners (CSS), at the Asia School of Business (ASB) recently announced the release of the CSS Impact Report 2024 on June 15 highlighting the performance and impact of the P&G Smallholders Program.
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Nation
Scientific approaches to long-term solutions
Practical, holistic solutions needed to address interconnected challenges to sustainable development
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Esg
A sustainable supply chain and its social impact
THE social impact of a company’s operations extends far beyond its immediate environment. As businesses recognise the critical importance of integrating social responsibility into their supply chain management, they are also drivers of positive change on a global scale.
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Esg
A tale of two cities: Selangor and Stockholm
For governments and municipalities, social responsibility entails a commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of society as a whole.
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Esg
Shifting mindset and behaviour for people, profit, planet
WHY is the government not able to solve problems? This is perhaps one of the most common grouses people across the globe have towards their respective governments.
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Esg
Empowering communities: The role of civic leaders in driving social responsibility
As we navigate the evolving landscape of corporate governance, the social aspect of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices has gained paramount importance.
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AseanPlus News
Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Thursday (July 25)
News highlights from the Asean Plus section on Thursday (July 25)