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Business : CCCC Reaffirms Long-term Commitment To Malaysia’s Infrastructure Growth
Bernama
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June 23, 2025
By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab BEIJING (China), June 23 (Bernama) – China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to Malaysia, expressing its readiness to deepen its involvement in the country’s infrastructure...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore & Vietnam: June 23, 2025
Bernama
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June 23, 2025
INDONESIA 1.INDONESIA CONDEMNS CANADIAN WEBSITE FOR ADVERTISING ITS ISLANDS FOR SALE -- JAKARTA GLOBE The Indonesian government has strongly condemned a Canadian-based website for listing several islands within Indonesia’s territory for sale,...
NZ citizen arrested in France after attack on Laotian activist
RNZ
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June 22, 2025
Joseph Akaravong. Photo: Facebook / Joseph Akaravong A New Zealander has been arrested in France in relation to a knife attack on a Laotian activist. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was aware of the arrest but for privacy...
From the Opinions Editor: India needs a well thought out trade strategy, but first it needs a China strategy
The Indian Express
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June 22, 2025
Over the past 11 years, the Narendra Modi government has taken several steps to shore up the economic momentum, and put the country on a higher growth trajectory. But, despite its efforts to ensure macroeconomic stability, revive private sector...
‘I just felt sick’: how a free shot in Laos cost a British backpacker her life
South China Morning Post
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June 22, 2025
British national Bethany Clarke still remembers that day in Vang Vieng, Laos – tubing down the river with friends, followed by a sunset happy hour at the Nana Backpackers Hostel. It had all the hallmarks of a classic backpacker afternoon. The...
New Zealander arrested in France charged with attempted murder of Laotian activist Joseph Akaravong
The New Zealand Herald
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June 22, 2025
The public prosecutor’s office in Pau described the incident as an “attempted assassination”, Radio Free Asia said. Akaravong is a prominent critic of the communist Government in Laos, Radio Free Asia reported. He fled the Southeast Asian country...
Qatar participates in 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia
The Peninsula
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June 22, 2025
Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohamed Al-Sayed with senior officials during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia. Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, H E Dr. Ahmed bin...
Pattaya Cricket Club bring home silverware from the Vientiane 8’s in Laos – Day 1
Pattaya Mail
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June 21, 2025
Habby Singh bowls to Ben Eastwell of the British Club VIETIENE, Laos – The “off season” was well underway as PCC attended the second Vientiane international 8’s competition. This was expected to be another huge success following the inaugural...
Vietnam to import coal from Laos
Retail News Asia
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June 20, 2025
Vietnam has signed a deal with Laos to import around 20 million tons of coal a year for the next five years. The memorandum of understanding was signed for the purpose Thursday by the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Lao Ministry...
China builds economies, US builds geopolitical powers
The Manila Times
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June 21, 2025
First of two parts GLOBAL superpowers are determined by their military power in the short term; their economic and production innovation powers in the medium term; and their culture, relative to the rest of the world, in the long term. Where a...
China plans more freight train runs to underpin Eurasian trade
Global Times
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A China-Central Asia freight train bound for Tashkent via Horgos departs from a station in Tianjin Port in North China's Tianjin, May 20, 2025. Photo: Xinhua China plans to add 11 more freight train runs for the China-Laos Railway, China-Europe...
China-Laos Railway sparking growth in Laos
People's Daily Online
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VIENTIANE, June 20 (Xinhua) -- The China-Laos Railway symbolizes Laos' aspirations to modernize its infrastructure and integrate with regional economies, holding the potential to improve socio-economic conditions and spark growth across the...
Lao Government Launches USD-70-Million Upgrade of National Road 13 South
The Laotian Times
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June 20, 2025
The Lao government has launched a major infrastructure project to upgrade a key section of National Road 13 South, aiming to boost trade, regional connectivity, and road safety. The initiative, valued at over USD 70 million, will focus on...
Lào Cai accomplishes substandard house eradication target
Vietnam News Agency
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LÀO CAI — A ceremony was held in Lào Cai Province on Thursday to mark the northern mountainous province’s completion of its goal to eliminate all temporary and dilapidated houses, part of a nationwide campaign launched by the Prime Minister. With...
Laos strives to develop strong tourism growth
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Laos' Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism will roll out a range of initiatives aimed at strengthening the tourism sector, attracting more visitors, and boosting national revenue. According to Lao National TV...
Lao Cai accomplishes substandard house eradication target
VietnamPlus
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June 20, 2025
Lao Cai (VNA) – A ceremony was held in Lao Cai province on June 19 to mark the northern mountainous province’s completion of its goal to eliminate all temporary and dilapidated houses, part of a nationwide campaign launched by the Prime Minister....
Time for Asean to tackle scam trade
Bangkok Post
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June 20, 2025
In April, China's President, Xi Jinping, undertook a tour of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member countries in an effort to shore up his country's relationships amidst rising tensions and fears of a full-blown trade war with...
Big C: Stores getting a facelift, but do they need an identity, too?
Inside Retail Asia
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June 23, 2025
Big C, the retailing arm of vertically-integrated consumer goods company Berli Jucker, is one of the Big 3 of Thai retail, along with Lotus’s and Central Retail. Its soft red and green livery is a familiar and reassuring sight everywhere you go in...
Asean is China’s B-team, India has no interest in having a trade deal with them: Piyush Goyal
Firstpost
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June 20, 2025
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has slammed Asean countries as the “B-team of China” and has dubbed trade deals with them as “silly”. Goyal’s remarks have come at a time when India is holding trade negotiations with various countries and...
Union minister Piyush Goyal calls ASEAN trade deals 'silly', brands bloc 'B-team of China'
Business Today
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June 20, 2025
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has sharply criticised India’s past trade strategy with ASEAN nations, calling the approach “silly” and describing the bloc as the “B-team of China”. Speaking at the India Global Forum in the United Kingdom,...