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Pacific leaders unite behind call for regional security and shared peace
Matangi Tonga Online
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July 15, 2025
Senior Pacific political leaders have called for urgent regional unity, a stronger homegrown security framework, and peace rooted in Pacific values during the first session of the 2025 Pacific Regional and National Security Conference being held...
Asia automakers still back US, tariffs or not
The Sun Daily
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July 15, 2025
TOKYO: Toyota and Hyundai Motor may have a beef with US protectionism, but they have one thing in common with President Donald Trump: when it comes to global car markets, it’s America first for Asia’s legacy automakers. Trump’s tariffs on imported...
Pacific Specialist Healthcare pioneers Fiji’s first mitral bioprosthetic valve replacement surgery
Fijivillage
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Pacific Specialist Healthcare pioneers Fiji’s first mitral bioprosthetic valve replacement surgery From left to right: Registered Nurse Poonam, Mrs. R.D. Karan, patient Mr. Ravindra Karan, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon Dr Sanjeev Khulbey,...
Health, Wellness & Beauty Never Sleep: Watsons’ 24/7 Stores Ready to Serve You Anytime
Punto Central Luzon
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July 15, 2025
Whether it’s a late-night emergency or a late-night self-care need, Watsons is now more accessible than ever. Select branches are open 24/7, allowing customers to purchase essential health, wellness, and beauty products anytime. As Filipinos...
Powering the Future of Malaysian Healthcare: Insights from CCC 2025’s Live Podcast
Medical Channel Asia
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July 15, 2025
Dr. Say Dr. Say Wei Xian is a Healthcare Account Manager and Medical Advisor at Medical Channel Asia, and a licensed doctor registered under the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). She blends medical expertise with a passion for content creation,...
Palme d'Or-Winning Filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul Has Created a New Cinematic Installation for the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Concrete Playground
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July 14, 2025
Watching any film by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, it's easy to pick that the Thai director is also a visual artist, even if you didn't already know going in. In every one of his features to play in cinemas, including his Palme d'Or-winner Uncle...
FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2025: Australian Opals vs. Japan, how to watch
Sporting News
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July 15, 2025
The Australian Opals continue their FIBA Women's Asia Cup campaign against Japan on Tuesday night at Shenzhen Sports Center. With both teams tied on four points at the top of Group B, tonight's matchup will see the winner of the group advance to...
Opals defeat Lebanon to move to 2-0 record at FIBA Asia Cup
Sporting News
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July 15, 2025
The Australian Opals continued their strong start at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2025, following their 76-point opening win over the Philippines, with a big win over Lebanon at Shenzhen Sports Center. The Opals led from start to finish, cruising to...
False recognition, tariffs, Myanmar, and the lost art of letter writing
The Interpreter
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July 15, 2025
On 7 July, US President Donald Trump sent letters to fourteen countries, most of them in Asia, informing them of the tariff rates that would apply to their exports to the United States. Readers will know that these letters caused much comment and...
Las Vegas Sands bets on Asia’s young rich
Bangkok Post
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July 15, 2025
Casino giant commits $8 billion to expand Marina Bay Sands in Singapore PUBLISHED : 15 Jul 2025 at 21:50 Las Vegas Sands Corp is targeting Southeast Asia’s young and wealthy as it kicks off an ambitious US$8-billion expansion of its luxury resort...
Premier urges patience over $5M Bank of Asia probe
BVI News
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July 15, 2025
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called for patience as investigations continue into the deposit of $5 million in public funds into the now-insolvent Bank of Asia. Dr Wheatley confirmed he had ordered an internal audit of the controversial deposit...
‘It’s a mindset shift’: Why people analytics has become essential business infrastructure
HRM Asia
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July 15, 2025
Held in Singapore on 1 July 2025, Visier’s Outsmart convened thought leaders and industry experts to explore transformative business strategies. People analytics has emerged from the back office and into the boardroom, becoming a critical driver...
MAS reports net profit of S$19.7 billion due to healthy returns on investments
Channel News Asia
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July 15, 2025
However, it added that the uncertainties about the inflation outlook remain high because of increased risks in the global environment. "We are alert to risks on both sides," said Mr Chia. "Disinflationary impulses could be stronger if the impact...
Give business a voice to get back to growth
City A.M.
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July 15, 2025
Tuesday 15 July 2025 11:23 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email The energy, ambition and innovative new ideas we need to turn Britain around is out there,...
One Health diplomacy: How Australia can lead regional disease prevention
The Interpreter
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July 14, 2025
The capacity of animals to breach political borders has long been acknowledged by spy agencies. The CIA reportedly used pigeons and ravens to document sites in the former Soviet Union. They also investigated whether they could place sensors on...
Uber Stock Gains On Robotaxi Partnership With Baidu In Asia, Middle East
Investor's Business Daily
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July 15, 2025
Uber Technologies (UBER) will partner with Chinese internet search leader Baidu (BIDU) to offer robotaxis in several markets outside of the U.S. and China this year, the companies announced Tuesday. Uber stock fell following the news while...
Union Pacific shares air testing results and next steps for 29th and Grove contamination site
KMUW - Kansas
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July 13, 2025
Union Pacific shared updates on the 29th and Grove remediation plan at an open house on Saturday. Residents were able to see results of indoor air sampling and hear about the next phase of groundwater treatment. The meeting was the seventh...
East Asia Crashing: Dynamism Undone by Demographics
Nippon
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July 15, 2025
Japan, once the leader of an East Asian economic boom, is now a poster child for the stagnation that is overtaking most of the region—including South Korea, Taiwan, and even, arguably, China. As birthrates plummet, the global growth center is...
Australia’s dominance in FIBA Women’s Asia Cup aided by former Big Ten guard
Sporting News
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July 14, 2025
The Australian women are crushing opponents in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, winning their first two games by over 70 points in each contest. On the opening day of play Sunday, Australia bested the Philippines 115-39, a 76-point difference. They...
Arbios, Camacho fastest in Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia Manila Leg 3
Manila Standard
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July 15, 2025
ARLAN Arbios and Maricar Camacho shone the brightest in Leg 3 of the Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia presented by HOKA and GoMo on Sunday at SM Mall of Asia Complex. The two proved to be the fastest in the 32K category as they stamped their class in...