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Cambodia: Rubber-based exports rise 16.5% but per-ton price dips
Cambodia exported rubber and articles thereof to the tune of $149.8 million in the first four months...
June 18, 2022
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1 in 3 workers keen to change jobs in next 6 months
More workers in Singapore may change employers as the labor market continues its recovery, with more...
June 18, 2022
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Laos: Find French-style architectural curiosities in Thakhaek district
The French were forced out of Indochina in the 1950s but signs of their presence still remain in iso...
June 18, 2022
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At least 6 weeks’ wait for new passports, with more than 7,000 applications every day
Singaporeans who apply for a new passport will now have to wait for at least six weeks, according to...
June 16, 2022
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Nepal: Nepali woman extends record with 10th Everest ascent
As many as 150 climbers reached the summit of Everest, the world’s tallest peak, on May 12 morning, ...
June 16, 2022
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Southeast Asian countries compete to reattract tourists
BANGKOK — Southeast Asian countries are jostling for attention as tourism slowly gathers pace again....
June 15, 2022
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South Korea hopes to normalize security cooperation with Japan
WASHINGTON/SEOUL — South Korea is willing to normalize security cooperation with Japan as soon as po...
June 15, 2022
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South Korea: Traditional K-food is art of patience, endless questions
The fame of “K-food” was not built in a day. Korean cuisine, an important component of the country’...
June 14, 2022
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Vietnam: Textile, garment sectors make eco-friendly moves
Vietnamese textile and garment businesses are making a green push with research and development of e...
June 14, 2022
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Concerns raised about language skills of Southeast Asians coming to work in Japan
HANOI — As pandemic-related border restrictions are eased, there is expected to be an increase in th...
June 14, 2022
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Seoul: North Korea fires suspected artillery pieces into sea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea test-fired suspected artillery pieces into the sea on Sunday, ...
June 13, 2022
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Chinese city bordering North Korea takes drastic steps to stop coronavirus spreading from neighbor
SHENYANG, China — Authorities in the northeastern Chinese city of Dandong, alarmed by an increase in...
June 9, 2022
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Singapore: Study: Fruits, vegetables reduce risk of cognitive decline
Individuals who consume a wide variety and substantial quantity of fruits and vegetables during thei...
June 6, 2022
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Nepal: Palm oil supply curbs may hit Nepali manufacturers
Until a few years ago, Nepal imported no palm oil. Today, imports of this edible vegetable oil are v...
June 6, 2022
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Hong Kong students’ uniform color changed in commemorative stamp
HONG KONG — The color of Hong Kong students’ school uniforms was modified from yellow to white on a ...
June 6, 2022
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