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Costa Rica prioritises Indo-Pacific trade over EU-Mercosur, says trade minister
The Costa Rican government is prioritising joining the Indo-Pacific trade agreement by the end of the year, Trade Minister Manuel Tovar told Euronews in an interview. The minister described the region as "a dynamic hub of opportunity" amid rising...
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China, Malaysia set to hold joint military drill in October
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(In paragraph 10, corrects to say .. this month ..not.. next month) (Reuters) -China and Malaysia will hold a joint military exercise this month in the Southeast Asian nation and nearby waters, focused on measures such as disaster relief and...
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Brunei’s Wasan Milling investing P286m in Palawan
Officials of the municipality of Narra, Palawan, and Brunei’s Wasan Milling Company Sdn Bhd (WMC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a contract farming program. WMC plans to invest P286 million over the next five years to bolster...
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Brunei firm to invest P286 million in Palawan rice venture
Alden Monzon - The Philippine Star October 6, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — A Brunei-based company is set to bankroll a five-year rice farming venture worth P286 million in Palawan as part of a regional food security initiative aimed at...
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Meet the billionaire former Chelsea ace who is rich enough to buy Man Utd
Ex-Chelsea youth team player Faiq Bolkiah, nephew of the Sultan of Brunei, is one of the few individuals with the financial means to purchase Manchester United from the Glazers. Despite his staggering net worth of approximately £15 billion,...
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WUNI-L Elects International Executive Team to Advance Higher Education Innovation
By Genevieve Balance Kupang Election at WURI Global Conference 2025 Brings Together Leaders to Transform University Rankings and Educational Impact BUSAN, Korea – The World University Network of Innovation for Leaders (WUNI-L) elected its...
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Cambodia and Brunei Strengthen Bilateral Tourism Cooperation
In a significant move to enhance tourism collaboration, Cambodia and Brunei have committed to strengthening their bilateral ties in the tourism sector. This decision was reached during a meeting on September 28, 2025, between H.E. Huot Hak,...
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Oman celebrates International day of non-violence
Muscat: The International Day of Non-Violence and the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence was celebrated in Oman on 2 October at the College of Banking and Financial Studies, Bausher....
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CoffeeCon 2025 kicks off, uniting ASEAN coffee culture in Brunei
Good news, caffeine lovers! The BWN Coffee Convention 2025 is back! Make your way to the largest coffee and youth lifestyle event in the country, happening from now until 5 October at the Sports Hub in the National Stadium. Organised by the Big...
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West Pacific Governments Urged to Act on Alcohol-Linked Health Dangers
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As a country in Western Pacific Region, Cambodia has experienced a significant increase in alcohol consumption. Photo by ThmeyThmey PHNOM PENH — The World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region has urged governments to take stronger...
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Five Malaysian activists, one Bruneian return home after Global Sumud Flotilla mission
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Sani Araby says all of them will begin volunteer duties at SNCC tonight. – Bernama photo SEPANG (Oct 3): Five Malaysians and one Bruneian who were previously involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla...
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Five Malaysians, one Bruneian back home from Gaza aid flotilla mission after falling ill
SEPANG, Oct 3 — Five Malaysians and one Bruneian who were previously involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) humanitarian mission returned home yesterday. Sumud Nusantara Command Centre (SNCC) director-general Datuk Dr Sani Araby Abdul Alim...
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GSF: Five Malaysian Activists, One Bruneian Return Home
SEPANG, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Five Malaysians and one Bruneian who were previously involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) humanitarian mission returned home yesterday. Sumud Nusantara Command Centre (SNCC) director-general Datuk Dr Sani Araby...
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Koizumi Attends Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Manila During LDP Presidential Race
Takahito Higuchi / The Yomiuri Shimbun Agriculture Minister Koizumi responds to reporters’ questions in Manila on Thursday. By Takahito Higuchi / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer 14:36 JST, October 3, 2025 MANILA — Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries...
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Over 2,100 rowers from 22 nations to compete in Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Abdul Karim (second row, fifth left), flanked by his deputy Ting, together with event sponsors in a photo call. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (Oct 3): The 11th Sarawak International Dragon Boat...
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Trump’s tariff war is ASEAN ministers’ lunchtime talk: ‘Have you closed?’
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. 'Of course, a discussion also is to find other markets around the world for ASEAN products,' Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr....
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Cambodia and Brunei Eye Muslim Tourism Growth
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Brunei's Tourism Minister, Abdul Manaf Metussin, and Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism, Hout Hak, discussed future cooperation at the ASEAN Tourism Ministers’ Briefing on September 28 in Malacca in Malaysia. Photo by Ministry of Tourism PHNOM PENH –...
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Is PM Modi meeting Donald Trump soon? Buzz after Malaysia briefs India on US President’s ASEAN plans
Will Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet US President Donald Trump in Malaysia later this month? While there has not been an official word about the meeting from either the Washington or New Delhi, Malaysia has, however, informed India that...
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Philippines says China rammed their ship in South China Sea
The Philippines, on Sunday, accused a Chinese ship of deliberately colliding with a Philippine vessel anchored near an island in the disputed South China Sea. Chinese maritime forces used water cannon and rammed a Filipino government ship near the...
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Tourism Malaysia launches Global Travel Meet 2025, eyes Brunei market for 2026 Goals
Tourism Malaysia has launched the Global Travel Meet 2025 (GTM 2025), marking the start of a major international tourism business event from 1 to 3 October at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. The three-day programme gathered 600 international...
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