ASEAN’s anniversary which falls on August 8 coincides with the ASEAN declaration. Right on August 8, 1967, five state leaders, namely the Foreign Ministers of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand – sat together in the main hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Bangkok, Thailand. ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast […]
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The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) stated that G20 Indonesia should be able to stimulate international cooperation to build a sustainable global food security system. The Head of Agricultural and Food Research Organization of BRIN, Puji Lestari, said that a sustainable food system is crucial to be built in order to actualize a world
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The state government of Rajasthan passed a law to assist gig workers to help better cope in times of distress on July 24. The Rajasthan Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Act 2023 establishes a Welfare Board and social security fund for gig workers in the state who mainly work in food delivery and
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August 6 has become a day to remember the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Atomic Bombing happened in 1945. The bombings are commonly thought to have played a major part in convincing Japan to surrender and ending World War Two, albeit this is a contentious claim. On August 6, 1945, the Enola Gay, an American B-29 bomber,
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Indonesia and Malaysia agreed to oppose European Union (EU) deforestation regulations next week. This is because EU deforestation regulations have harmed oil palm smallholders in both Indonesia and Malaysia. According to Nikkei Asia, the European Union Anti-Deforestation Rules (EUDR) were introduced last year to prevent the EU from selling palm oil, soy, coffee, cocoa, rubber,
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The Korean Government is reported to have expanded its financial budget for the community’s multiple births. The financial budget expanded aims to support medical expenses and other welfare measures for multiple pregnancies. This budget expansion is based on the increasing of the ratio of multiple births. The expansion of the government’s budget is mainly all
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Joe Biden, the US President, will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol for a trilateral summit on August 18 at Camp David, Maryland, the White House. White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said, “The three leaders will discuss expanding trilateral cooperation across the Indo-Pacific and beyond – including to address
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Vatican and Vietnam agreed to appoint a Resident Papal Representative in Hanoi on July 27. Resulting from a joint working group since 2009, the announcement came after Pope Francis’ private meeting with Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong. However, the identity of the new representative in Hanoi remains unclear. Currently, the government allows Archbishop Marek Zalewski,
Sun protection or faceskins become a popular thing as temperatures soar in steamy Beijing. Residents and visitors have started carrying portable fans and covering themselves up to prevent getting a tan as the temperature rises above 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) in some regions of the country. Some hats even feature built-in fans. Facekinis,
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India is considering trade deals with Southeast Asian countries through Myanmar and Thailand, five sources briefed on the matter said, as New Delhi looks to leverage its growing renewable energy capacity to boost diplomatic engagement in the region. The government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought to foster closer political and economic ties
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