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President Of Timor-Leste Sends Congratulatory Letter To President Ilham Aliyev
MENAFN
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June 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 20. President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta sent a congratulation letter to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Trend reports. "I wish to extend my...
A Q&A on the sustainability of independent media in Myanmar
Democratic Voice of Burma
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July 11, 2025
DVB Talk Show host Mon Mon Myat led a roundtable discussion in-studio with Aung Zaw, the founding editor-in-chief of The Irrawaddy online news magazine, as well as Sai Maung, the editor-in-chief of Shan Herald Agency for News (SHAN) – one of the...
Aumentado to focus on agriculture, food security in next 3 years
Cebu Daily News
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June 30, 2025
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Bohol Governor Erico Aris Aumentado wanted to focus on agriculture and food security during his second term in office. In doing so, Aumentado said his administration will not only make sure that Bol-anons will not go...
Timor-Leste’s battle to belong in Asean
The Straits Times
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June 13, 2025
The Straits Times The former Portuguese colony will become Asean’s 11th member in October 2025. Indonesia bureau chief Arlina Arshad visits the young nation to gauge its pulse. DILI – Ms Ana Hula Muda was only five when the men in black came. It...
Drug-Specific Mortality Varies in Hepatocellular DILI
Physician's Weekly
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June 29, 2025
Photo Credit: iStock.com/EvgeniyShkolenko Analysis of DILIN data revealed that initial R values best predicted Hy’s Law outcomes. A study published in June 2025 issue of American Journal of Gastroenterology stated that Hy’s Law was associated with...
Estrella to drill deeper into manganese-rich discovery in Timor-Leste
The West Australian
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June 18, 2025
Estrella Resources has deployed the heavy-duty diamond rig to build on a recent high-grade massive manganese discovery at its Ira Miri prospect in Timor-Leste. The new rig has begun twinning the company’s first discovery hole, which previously...
Soccer strengthening cultural ties as Top End hosts Timor-Leste
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 17, 2025
Darwin has hosted its first Asian Cup qualifier match, in which Australia's northernmost neighbour, Timor-Leste, clinched a narrow victory over the Maldives. It marked the first time a match part of a major continental competition has been played...
Investment Opportunities in Timor-Leste’s Fintech Industry: An Emerging Frontier
ASEAN Briefing
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June 16, 2025
Timor-Leste stands at the cusp of a digital transformation. As one of Asia’s youngest nations, it is actively seeking ways to modernize its economy and expand access to financial services. While traditional banking penetration remains low, mobile...
FDR speeds Timor Leste fields to first oil
Cairns Post
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June 17, 2025
Finder Energy forms strategic alliance with SLB to fast-track drilling and subsea components of KTJ project FEED These items expected to be completed about 12 months ahead of schedule, which could accelerate path to first oil Company focused on...
All 10 Asean states represented at Senior Officials Meeting on Energy in Kuching, Timor Leste an observer
Borneo Post
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June 16, 2025
(From eighth left) Mad Zaidi and undersecretary for Planning, Investment, Media Affairs and Spokesperson Department of Energy, Philippines Felix William B Fuentebella join other delegates for a photocall. – Photo by Roystein Emmor KUCHING (June...
Weekly Japanese Industry and Policy News: 21 - 27 June, 2025
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
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The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and policy matters. Economic News ▶ Japan, UK, Italy form Edgewing joint venture for next-gen fighter jet 21 June 2025 Japan, the U.K., and Italy have launched a...
Leyte PB questions why Mandaue infectious waste now in province
Cebu Daily News
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July 11, 2025
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Leyte’s Provincial Board plans to summon officials from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), its Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), and accredited waste hauler Cleanaway Philippines Inc. to explain...
Fiji now has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic according to new UNAIDS report
Fijivillage
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Fiji now has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic according to new UNAIDS report Fiji now has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic. A UNAIDS report titled 2025 Global AIDS Update, AIDS, Crisis and the Power to Transform, states that since...
Trading floor: Tivan, White Cliff rise; Imagion soars
Azzet
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July 10, 2025
Imagion Biosystems soars on positive FDA feedback Little-known Imagion Biosystems (ASX: IBX) was up over 80% at the open after the biotechnology and nanotechnology minnow received positive feedback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
Tariffs overshadow diplomacy as Asean foreign ministers press on with meetings
The Straits Times
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July 10, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR – The second day of the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings on July 10 was packed with high-level engagements, including some 10 separate meetings between the grouping and key partners. But despite the intense...
How private funding helped one NGO survive the USAID cuts
Mongabay
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July 10, 2025
After the U.S. government announced large cuts to USAID funding earlier this year, NGOs that relied on it were left in a state of uncertainty, with some needing to suspend activities or lay off staff. NGOs like World Neighbors that relied largely...
ASEAN reaffirms commitment to advancing green energy agenda
VietnamPlus
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June 18, 2025
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - The 43rd ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME), held from June 16–18, marked a significant milestone as member states reached consensus on key strategic agendas to deepen regional energy cooperation. Datuk Mad Zaidi...
Sunda Energy drill plans delayed due to lack of acceptable rigs
Proactive UK
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June 16, 2025
Sunda Energy PLC (AIM:SNDA) told investors it now expected to drill the Chuditch-2 appraisal well in the first half of 2026. The company, in a statement, announced the pivotal well is delayed due to a lack of available and suitable rigs for the...
Sarawak showcases clean energy potential at Asean energy meet
Borneo Post
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June 18, 2025
Mad Zaidi speaks to the media. – Photo from Information Department KUCHING (June 18): The 43rd Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) provided an excellent platform for Sarawak to highlight its potential leadership in the regional clean...
Business : Energy Transition: ASEAN Countries Urged To Tap Regional, International Cooperation
Bernama
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June 18, 2025
By Ammar Shafiq Hamzah KUCHING, June 18 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member countries should take advantage of the various cooperation opportunities and support offered by regional and international partners to advance the transition to renewable energy....