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Philippines
Philippine peso weakness due to strong dollar, says its central bank
The weakness in the Philippine peso is caused by a strong dollar, the central bank said, a day after the local currency fell to a record low.
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Vietnam
Vietnam takes ‘unprecedented’ disciplinary action over graft on former parliament chairman
Vietnam’s Politburo has issued a disciplinary "warning” to former parliament chairman Vuong Dinh Hue for violating anti-corruption regulations, underscoring the ruling Communist Party’s determination to continue its crack down on graft.
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Myanmar
China claims 'wipe-out' of large telecom fraud centres in northern Myanmar
China and Myanmar's law enforcement agencies have "wiped out" all large-scale telecom fraud centres operating in northern Myanmar, Chinese state media reported on Thursday, after an operation at the weekend saw more than 700 arrested.
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Cambodia
Cambodia needs to unlock full potential of transport corridors to enhance regional connectivity, says world bank
A new World Bank report released has showed that Cambodia needs to unlock the full potential of transport corridors to enhance its regional connectivity.
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Nation
M'sian teen duo meet UK's Queen Camilla to receive top prizes in Commonwealth essay competition
PETALING JAYA: The winners and runners-up of the 2024 Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) in the Senior and Junior categories met Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom in Buckingham Palace on Thursday (Nov 21) to receive their certificates.
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China
Asean defence ministers warn of security threats, call for collective action in Vientiane talks
Regional defence ministers called for cooperation to counter complex security challenges and traditional and non-traditional threats facing South-East Asian nations.
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Brunei
Brunei joins global efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance
The Brunei Health Ministry is now emphasising the urgent need to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a critical public health challenge that undermines global sustainable development.
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AseanPlus News
Number of Hongkongers enrolled in US universities hits record low
According to US government-sponsored survey, country had 2,762 undergraduates from Hong Kong in last school year
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Banking
Bank Negara international reserves up at US$118bil
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara’s international reserves rose to US118bil as at Nov 15 compared with US$117.6bil as at Oct 30.
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Cricket
Cricket-Australia to mark 10-year anniversary of Hughes' death
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Cricket stadiums will fly flags at half-mast and players will wear black armbands as Australia marks the 10-year anniversary of former test opener Phillip Hughes' death.
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Nation
Malaysia aims for greater logistics and transport integration as Asean chair
KUALA LUMPUR: A more integrated Asean in terms of logistics and transport will be among Malaysia’s targets when the country assumes the Asean chairmanship next year, says Anthony Loke.
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Indonesia
British companies to invest US$8.5bil in Indonesia's energy transition, says Indonesian president Prabowo
British companies are committed to investing US$8.5 billion in Indonesia, President Prabowo Subianto said on a visit to London, according to statement from the country's presidential office.
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Vietnam
Vietnam boasts huge potential for e-commerce development, say govt after looking at country's 100 million market
Vietnamese consumers buy online products up to four times per month, which shows that Vietnam boasts huge potential for e-commerce development, said Tran Minh Tuan, director of the Department of Digital Economy and Digital Society under the Ministry of Information and Communications.
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World
South Korea official says Russia provided anti-air missile to North Korea
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's national security adviser Shin Won-sik said Russia has provided North Korea with anti-air missiles and air defence equipment in return for sending troops to support Moscow in its war against Ukraine.
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Other Sports
Baseball-Japanese fans rejoice in Ohtani's MVP win
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese baseball fans rushed to grab the latest newspaper editions on Friday after Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was named the National League's Most Valuable Player.
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Aviation
AirAsia founder plots low-cost Dubai-like hub in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur
Discount carrier AirAsia hopes to emulate Dubai’s success in connecting the world, but in a low-cost format in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur as it looks to put its tumultuous pandemic years behind it and expand.
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Nation
No plans to raise retirement age for civil servants, says minister
PETALING JAYA: There are no plans to increase the retirement age for civil servants, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
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Technology
China makes moves in digital culture market
WITH a focus on emerging digital opportunities around the world, the latest internet development reports highlight China's global leadership in the digital industry, with the country showing rapid growth and expanding international influence in the digital culture sector.
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Vietnam
Belarus opposition figure extradited from Vietnam faces terrorism charges, possible death penalty
A Belarusian opposition figure was detained in Vietnam and extradited to Belarus, where he is facing charges of terrorism and possibly a death penalty, the opposition said Thursday.
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Social media
China’s richest man berates PDD, ByteDance for months of misery
China’s richest man lashed out at two of the country’s biggest tech giants for fanning online vitriol targeting him earlier this year and instigating a price war that wiped out tens of billions of market value for his bottled-water empire.
