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Top 100 Richest People In The World 2025
Finance Monthly
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June 24, 2025
The landscape of global wealth is constantly shifting, a testament to innovation, market forces, and sometimes, sheer inheritance. The title of the world's richest person has changed hands many times over the past three decades, reflecting...
How to join the Armed Forces and quick march into a rewarding military career
The Sun
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June 26, 2025
RECENT world events have highlighted the need for a strong military. But as well as doing your bit for the country, joining the Forces can turbocharge your career. 3 A career in the army can be both rewarding and set you up for lifeCredit:...
Uniting for Impact: "United Against Dengue" Collaboration Launches to Elevate Education, Advocacy and Support
Antara
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June 19, 2025
Led by The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Takeda, the regional collaboration is dedicated to supporting the World Health Organization (WHO) and ASEAN goal of eliminating preventable dengue deaths by 2030....
Outgoing IGP Razarudin proposes dedicated police ministry
The Malaysian Star
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June 20, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Outgoing Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain has proposed that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) are placed under a dedicated ministry, saying that its size and significance are on par with key sectors such as...
DHL and Mida to elevate Malaysia’s logistics and supply chain ecosystem
The Sun Daily
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June 26, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: DHL has reaffirmed its longstanding partnership with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) through the signing of a new nemorandum of understanding (MOU). Under this renewed collaboration, all four DHL business...
Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies
Manchester Evening News
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June 18, 2025
A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...
Economics is security: Building US strategy in Southeast Asia
The Brookings Institution
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Chairwoman Young Kim, Ranking Member Ami Bera, distinguished members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today.1 It is an honor to contribute to this important conversation on strengthening U.S. engagement with Southeast...
Summer Davos encourages global engagement
Global Times
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Building an Agentic Economy, a breakout forum of the 2025 Summer Davos Forum, is held in Tianjin, North China, on June 25, 2025. During the session, the attendees were invited to discuss how business models are evolving as AI agents take the lead...
Trump says wants ‘real end’ to Israel-Iran conflict, not ceasefire
Dawn
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June 17, 2025
US President Donald Trump said he wants a “real end” to the conflict between Israel and Iran, not just a ceasefire, as the arch foes traded fire for a fifth day on Tuesday. After months of attacking Gaza — flattening homes, targeting hospitals,...
Bridging ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council: Why People-to-People Connectivity Matters
Fulcrum
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June 25, 2025
Cooperation between ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council should be seen not only from the lens of trade investments, but also people-to-people connections. The 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China...
Iran, Israel warn of intensifying warfare as G7 calls for de-escalation
Dawn
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June 17, 2025
Iran and Israel warned on Monday of intensifying their attacks against each other as the G7 countries called for de-escalation in the Middle East. After months of attacking Gaza — flattening homes, targeting hospitals, and starving a besieged...
Trade facilitation and its pivotal role in ocean commerce: a perspective from the ASEAN Region
Vietnam News Agency
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Dr. Trần Thị Mai Thành* Contemporary international trade is not merely an exchange of goods but a complex network involving logistics, customs procedures, and a wide array of legal regulations. In this context, trade facilitation has emerged as a...
Is China Ready to Join CPTPP?
The Diplomat
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June 23, 2025
China submitted its application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in 2021. To date, nearly four years later, there has been no formal update on its application status. China is already a...
'Yup, you heard it right' - Malaysia's very own spice girls Elite are back together again for a solo concert
The Malaysian Star
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June 24, 2025
The Malaysian all-group Elite, our very own spice girls, who ruled the roost in the South-East Asia region in the 90s, are all back to entertain their fans. The group, consisting of Linda Rafar, Sasha Saidin, Watie Sadali, Abby Abadi and Azza,...
MyDobi’s latest outlet reflects brand’s strong SE Asian presence
Borneo Post
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June 23, 2025
The new outlet in Miri High-capacity washing machines and dryers at the outlet. MIRI (June 24): Leading self-service laundry operator MyDobi officially opened its latest outlet at Assar Commercial Centre here last Sunday. It stands as the brand’s...
EU body approves Taiwanese mango, guava for import
Taipei Times
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June 13, 2025
The EU’s Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) has approved Taiwan’s application to export mangoes and guavas to all 27 EU member states following a years-long suspension due to tightened regulations, the Ministry of...
Oman Investment Authority adds 13 new funds to PE portfolio
Deal Street Asia
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The $53-billion Oman Investment Authority (OIA) backed 13 investment funds last year, including those managed by Asian general partners such as Hahn & Co, Creador, and eWTP Capital, the sovereign wealth fund said in its 2024 annual report. Other...
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | June 15 to June 21, 2025
The Indian Express
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June 21, 2025
QUESTION 1 With reference to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, consider the following statements: Story continues below this ad 1. It is aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and technology, and promoting cooperation in the...
Davao Halal expo: convergence of indigenous and Muslim cultures
Davao Today
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June 21, 2025
DAVAO CITY,Philippines – The expo, first established in 2015, has grown into a platform for products ranging from Malaysian condiments, Moro delicacies and Matigsalug beadwork. Vad Melendres This year’s Philippine Halal Trade and Tourism Expo...
Sabah’s halal promise: A second chance at a multi-trillion dollar future
Borneo Post
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June 21, 2025
Sabah, our Land Below the Wind, has always brimmed with potential. We’ve talked about it for years, a whispered promise of what could be. Yet, that promise, particularly in the expanding global halal economy, often felt like a distant dream —...