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Pacific Islands focus: community-driven solutions, climate in the courts and celebrating independence
Croakey Health Media
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August 11, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: Local solutions to public health issues are showcased in this month’s edition of the Pacific Islands focus column. Isabelle Zhu-Maguire, PhD candidate at the Coral Bell School of Asia and Pacific Affairs, Department of...
India News | South and Southeast Asian Nations Unite to Strengthen Health Research Systems Through Collaboration
Latestly
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August 22, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Health Research (DHR) convened representatives from Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, and India at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, for a...
South and Southeast Asian nations unite to strengthen health research systems through collaboration
The News Mill
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August 22, 2025
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Health Research (DHR) convened representatives from Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, and India at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, for a high-level regional dialogue on...
Asean’s new dawn: Malaysia and the rise of Timor-Leste
The Malaysian Star
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July 26, 2025
DURING the early 1980s, when my late father, Tan Sri Mohamed Rahmat, was assigned as Malay-sia’s ambassador to Indonesia by then prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad after serving as his Information minister, I had the opportunity to spend my...
Territory to partner with Timor-Leste on crocodile management
The National Tribune
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July 25, 2025
NT Government The Finocchiaro CLP Government will partner with the Timor-Leste Government to develop a region-specific crocodile management program to improve public safety in Timor-Leste. This key initiative under the 2023-2027 Strategic...
ILO and Indonesia join forces to boost OSH skills of Timor-Leste's labour inspectors
Human Resources Online
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A recent training in Dili aims to strengthen Timor-Leste’s workplace safety enforcement as the country rolls out its first comprehensive occupational safety and health law. The International Labour Organization (ILO), together with Indonesia’s...
UAE backs global initiatives toboost sustainable development
Gulf Today
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August 6, 2025
Suhail Bin Mohammed Faraj Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to Turkmenistan, led the UAE delegation participating in the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked...
Scientist puts hope in nest boxes to save Hong Kong’s endangered cockatoos
Hong Kong Free Press
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August 23, 2025
Above the teeming shopping streets of Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay district, a fight to save one of the world’s most endangered species is unfolding high in the branches of a decades-old cotton tree. This picture taken on July 28, 2025 shows urban...
DLA Piper guides governments through ICJ hearings on landmark climate change advisory opinion
Australasian Lawyer
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August 4, 2025
“Pacific students spearheaded this landmark climate justice campaign, rallying governments, civil society, and communities around the world to fight for the future of their lands, cultures, and right to self-determination – and won”, Delaney said....
Managing Sustainable International Education Sector
The National Tribune
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August 4, 2025
The Albanese Government is today announcing a National Planning Level of 295,000 international student places for 2026, providing stability and certainty for the international education sector. The 2026 National Planning Level manages growth in...
Australia praises Malaysia’s ASEAN leadership and sustainability focus
The Sun Daily
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August 1, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Australia has lauded Malaysia for its ambitious ASEAN chairmanship agenda, particularly its focus on inclusivity and sustainability. High Commissioner Danielle Heinecke praised Malaysia’s leadership in advancing the ASEAN Community...
News that isn't news
Meer
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August 22, 2025
News that in a few years (or months or even days) will surprise the distinguished and clairvoyant Western political analysts who help us see (or rather, hide) the world in their comments in the mainstream media. They will surprise them only...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Completes Major Digital Upgrade for Five Pacific National Tourism Organisations
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 21, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with Trove Tourism Development Advisors as its Lead Digital Specialists, has successfully delivered a transformative digital upgrade for five National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) whom are...
UNGA 2025 schedule: Eyes on Trump's return and Al Shara's debut at UN
The National News
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World leaders will converge on New York next month for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, facing a crowded agenda of protracted wars, climate change and UN reforms, with the spotlight firmly on the return of US President Donald Trump....
ASEAN ESG principles must go beyond corporate metrics says Fadillah
The Sun Daily
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August 20, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN’s pursuit of energy transition, sustainable water management and climate-resilient infrastructure must be guided by environmental, social and governance principles that extend beyond corporate metrics, Deputy Prime Minister...
General : ASEAN’s ESG Principles Must Go Beyond Corporate Metrics – DPM Fadillah
Bernama
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August 20, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s pursuit of energy transition, sustainable water management and climate-resilient infrastructure must be guided by environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles that extend beyond corporate metrics,...
DHR-ICMR hosts international meeting on health research and innovations in public health
ETHealthworld.com
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August 21, 2025
New Delhi: The Department of Health Research (DHR) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) inaugurated a two-day regional meeting titled "Health Research and Innovations in Public Health: Exchange of Good Practices across RESEARCH...
UNGA 2025 schedule: Eyes on returning Trump and welcoming Syria's Al Shara to UN
The National News
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World leaders will converge on New York next month for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, facing a crowded agenda of protracted wars, climate change and UN reforms, with the spotlight firmly on the return of US President Donald Trump....
45 Countries Nigerians Can Travel To Without A Visa In 2025
Biz Watch Nigeria
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August 21, 2025
The Nigerian passport, ranked 94th globally and 43rd in Africa by the 2025 Henley Passport Index, now gives citizens access to 45 destinations worldwide. While mobility still lags behind European and North American counterparts, Nigerians can...
Urban nest boxes will help save endangered cockatoos
IOL
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Above the teeming shopping streets of Hong Kong's Causeway Bay district, a fight to save one of the world's most endangered species is unfolding high in the branches of a decades-old cotton tree. Nestled among its sprawling boughs is a nest box...