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National campaigns get launched in Cambodia to boost education system

(MENAFN) As Cambodia prepares to open classrooms for the 2025-2026 academic year this November, the country has launched two nationwide initiatives aimed at ensuring that all children remain in school. The campaigns, Caring Parents, Smart Kids and...

China, ASEAN Finalize Expanded Free Trade Agreement

(MENAFN) China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) finalized an expanded free trade agreement Tuesday, coinciding with the first day of the bloc's 47th Summit and Related Summits, according to a video of the signing shared on...

Trump Vows Strong Backing for Japan’s New Premier

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has pledged extensive support for Japan and its newly appointed prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, as competition with China intensifies in the Indo-Pacific region. During his visit to Tokyo on Tuesday, Trump...

ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Cambodian ‘Asian Boys’ Gang Member Suspected of Murdering Woman in TX and Wanted for Another Murder in CA 

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today issued the following statement about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest of Savin Seng, a criminal illegal alien from Cambodia and Asian Boys gang member...

Trump gives ASEAN summit its moment to shine

(MENAFN) At the end of a hectic 24-hour visit to Kuala Lumpur, US President Donald Trump departed aboard Air Force One claiming a series of breakthroughs that, according to the White House, would bring “peace and prosperity” to Asia. As he...

Trump Vows to Strengthen Japanese Diplomatic Relations

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that American-Japanese diplomatic relations will achieve historic heights during bilateral discussions with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo. "I have always had a great love of...

Gold Dips 3.2 Percent on U.S.-China Trade Optimism

(MENAFN) Gold tumbled about 3.2% on Monday to $3,981 an ounce, retreating from last week’s record high, as signs of easing US-China trade tensions and new Asian trade deals weighed on the market. Recent declines in gold prices have coincided with...

Trump promises sweeping support for Japan, its new PM

(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed comprehensive backing for Japan and its new leader, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, as both nations strengthen their partnership in the face of growing competition with China in the Indo-Pacific....

As ICE Law Enforcement Works Without Pay, They Arrest More Worst of the Worst Over the Weekend

WASHINGTON — While Americans across the country enjoyed their weekends, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and our Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers continued to arrest the worst of the worst without pay. Some of the worst...

World Bank Revises Cambodia’s Growth Outlook for 2025

(MENAFN) The World Bank revised Cambodia's 2025 economic growth forecast down to 4.8 percent, from a previous estimate of 6 percent for 2024, citing challenges such as rising U.S. tariffs and ongoing border tensions with Thailand. Aaditya Mattoo,...

Know Your Voting Rights, Ensure Your Voice is Heard: Attorney General Bonta and Secretary of State Weber Engage Californians in Advance of November Special Election

LOS ANGELES — In advance of the Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Special Election, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. held a press conference today to remind Californians about their voting rights,...

Gold falls after signals of easing US-China trade tensions

(MENAFN) Gold prices fell sharply on Monday, declining about 3.2% to $3,981 an ounce, amid indications of easing trade tensions between the United States and China, as well as new trade agreements with several Asian nations. The precious metal had...

US, China reach trade deal outline before Trump-Xi summit

(MENAFN) The United States and China have reached a preliminary framework for a potential trade deal, which will be discussed when their leaders meet later this week, according to reports. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the...

Global Leaders Gather in Kuala Lumpur for ASEAN Summit

(MENAFN) World and regional dignitaries are assembling in Kuala Lumpur for the 47th meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which is presently chaired by Malaysia. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will welcome heads of...

ASEAN Leaders Voice Support for Trump's Gaza Peace Initiative

(MENAFN) Southeast Asian leaders threw their support behind US President Donald Trump's Middle East peace initiative Sunday, calling for lasting stability in a conflict-scarred region. During a high-stakes summit between Washington and the...

Trump joins ASEAN summit in Malaysia

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump attended the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, marking his first in-person appearance at the gathering since 2017. Trump joined Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar...

Thailand's PM cancels trip to Malaysia following former queen's death

(MENAFN) Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has canceled his trip to Malaysia to attend the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit after the death of former Queen Sirikit. Anutin had planned to participate in a signing...

UN Chief Urges Overhaul of Security Council

(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for a revamp of the Security Council, urging world leaders to make the institution "fit for purpose" in a time of escalating international challenges. Speaking to the council...

Rectitude Holdings Partners with Pansik Technology Pte Ltd. to Drive Expansion in Renewable Energy Solutions

Expects to secure approximately SGD $2.3 million in energy storage equipment sales to Pansik within the next two months Expands business growth channels through strategic partnerships and market diversification Launches a new cooperation model...

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