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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...
ASEAN, Timor-Leste education ministers arrive in Langkawi for regional roundtables
The Sun Daily
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June 17, 2025
LANGKAWI: Education ministers from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste, along with their respective delegations, arrived at the Langkawi International Airport today to attend the ASEAN Ministers of Education and Higher Education Roundtables...
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...
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...
Indonesia's economy grows 4.9% in Q1 amid global challenges
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Indonesia’s economy grew at an annual rate of 4.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, despite challenging global conditions, according to People-First Housing: A Roadmap from Homes to Jobs to Prosperity in Indonesia, the June 2025 edition of...
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...
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)...
World Bank: Conflict, instability driving extreme poverty in Nigeria and 38 other economies
Nairametrics
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June 27, 2025
The World Bank has raised alarm over the growing impact of conflict and instability on 39 developing economies, including Nigeria, warning that these states are being left behind on key development indicators, with extreme poverty, hunger, and...
Business News | Indian Author and Human Rights Advocate Rajesh Talwar Honoured with the University of Nottingham Alumni Award
Latestly
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June 20, 2025
HT Syndication New Delhi [India], June 20: Renowned multi-genre Indian author has been recently honoured with the University of Nottingham Alumni Laureate Award. Rajesh Talwar a legal scholar, and a former senior United Nations official has...
Confident Chaba Kaew eye strong start in AFC qualifiers
Bangkok Post
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June 25, 2025
PUBLISHED : 26 Jun 2025 at 05:57 Thailand women's national team kick off their campaign for a place in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup finals on Thursday night when they take on Timor Leste at Chiang Mai's 700th Anniversary Stadium. Hosts Thailand...
Advancing identity for digital governance
The Malaysian Star
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian-owned technology firm Zchwantech Titan Lda has successfully held a high-level technology showcase for the Government of Timor-Leste, featuring its flagship National Digital Identity platform. The presentation aligns with...
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....
More attempts by countries to 'weaponise economic interdependencies': PM Wong
Channel News Asia
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When asked about his discussions with Chinese leaders on geopolitical tensions, including conflict in the Middle East, Mr Wong said Singapore wants to be friends with everyone, but having good relations is “not just a matter of being friendly,...
Business : International Collaboration Crucial For ASEAN’s Sustainable Energy Future -- Fadillah
Bernama
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June 16, 2025
KUCHING, June 16 (Bernama) -- International collaboration is vital for ASEAN to realise a sustainable energy future, as this aspiration requires member states to adopt innovative technologies and strengthen power infrastructure, Deputy Prime...
Indonesia’s economy remains resilient amid global strains
VietnamPlus
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June 24, 2025
Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia’s economy remains resilient amid global uncertainties, according to World Bank Country Director for Indonesia and Timor-Leste Carolyn Turk. Speaking at the launch of the Indonesia Economic Prospects June 2025 edition on...
Probe starts on disposal of medical wastes in Brgy. Libjo, Tabogon
Cebu Daily News
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June 25, 2025
File photo MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The local government of Tabogon in nothern Cebu has asked representatives of the medical laboratory in Bogo City, that is believed to be behind the disposal of medical wastes in Brgy. Libjo, to appear during their...
Indonesia’s Economy Remains Resilient Despite Global Headwinds
News Ghana
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June 24, 2025
Housing Sector Reform to Boost Jobs, Investment, and Growth Indonesia’s economy grew at an annual rate of 4.9 percent in the first quarter of 2025, despite challenging global conditions, according to People-First Housing: A Roadmap from Homes to...
Indonesia's economy remains resilient amid global uncertainty: WB
Antara
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June 23, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s economy demonstrated resilient growth in the first quarter of 2025, expanding by 4.9 percent year-on-year, despite ongoing global uncertainty, according to World Bank Country Director for Indonesia and Timor-Leste,...
Indian Women’s Football Team Eyes Fresh Start in AFC Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers After 2022 Heartbreak
Latestly
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June 22, 2025
Mumbai, June 22: In just over 24 hours, the Indian senior women's team will kick off their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers campaign in the northern Thai city of Chiang MaiIt wouldn't be completely wrong to note that the continent's...