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Stalin lays foundation stone for Southeast Asia’s largest desalination plant in Perur near Chennai

CM Stalin lays foundation stone for ₹4,276.44 cr desalination plant in Perur, to be biggest in SE Asia. Plant to treat 400 MLD seawater, cater to 22.67 lakh people. Advanced tech used, 1.15 km HDPE pipes to be laid at sea, 59 km on land. 4th desal plant in Chennai,…

The Hindu

This VPN is being abused to spread malware

A known Chinese threat actor is abusing Ivacy VPN's certificate to target gambling firms in Southeast Asia

TechRadar

What is a yellow-legged hornet? The invasive species spotted in the US for the first time

The yellow-legged hornet, identified as Vespa velutina, comes from Southeast Asia

The Independent UK

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Indonesia's leader says it can join leading economies by 2045 if it continues educational reforms

Indonesia’s president has urged a continuation of his educational reforms to turn Southeast Asia’s largest economy into one of the world’s biggest by its hundredth anniversary in 2045

The Independent UK

Chinese Automakers Motor Into Indonesia for New Growth

Great Wall Motor and Hozon Auto make debuts at Indonesia International Motor Show this week and push to set up local factories

Caixin Global

Why ASEAN nations need to jointly fund their fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing

In maritime Southeast Asia, where more than ten million fishers earn their living, the impact of illegal fishing practices is particularly relevant.

The Conversation

'Limitless' energy: how floating solar panels near the equator could power future population hotspots

Vast arrays of solar panels floating on calm seas near the Equator could provide effectively unlimited solar energy to densely populated countries in Southeast Asia and West Africa.

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Researchers find oldest evidence of curry outside India

Scientists have found evidence of Southeast Asia’s oldest known curry. It’s also the oldest evidence of curry ever found outside India.

The Hindu

Porsche Taycan Sets New EV Record: 1,146 Miles In Under 30 Hours

Part of Porsche's ongoing 75th anniversary celebrations, the unique challenge in Southeast Asia saw three journalists undertake the challenging non-stop drive.

InsideEVs

Archaeologists discover oldest evidence of curry ever found outside India

‘The artifacts analyzed correspond with archaeological and traditional Indian spice grinding tools’

The Independent UK

Cambodian strongman Hun Sen wins another 'landslide' election. Will succession to his son be just as smooth?

On December 24, 2021, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, 70, chaired a meeting of the Cambodian People’s Party, which has ruled the Southeast Asian country since 1979. The meeting saw his eldest son, Hun Manet, 45, unanimously selected to be the future prime minister.

The Conversation

Researchers find evidence of a 2,000-year-old curry, the oldest ever found in Southeast Asia

It’s hard to imagine a world without spice today. Fast global trade has allowed the import and export of all manner of delicious ingredients that help bring Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Sri Lankan (and so many more) cuisines to our dinner tables.

The Conversation

India recorded all-time high of 93% DPT3 immunisation coverage in 2022: WHO

The WHO and UNICEF estimates for national immunisation coverage for 2022 showed that in the WHO South-East Asia Region, the coverage rate for DPT3 recovered to the pre-pandemic level of 91%.

The Hindu

Mixue on the march: ice cream serves soft power for China in Southeast Asia

Mixue has dominated Southeast Asia’s ice cream and tea businesses for five years, having opened its first outlet in Vietnam in 2018. Based in China, where it operates 22,500 stores. Around 1,000 Mixue outlets now operate in several Southeast Asian countries including the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia. In comparison, despite…

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Bangkok Post

Surfing the global electric vehicle wave

Arsjad Rasjid, chairman of Asean Business Advisory Council (Asean-BAC) and chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), has shared his opinions about the electric vehicle industry in which Thailand and Indonesia can work together to establish an efficient and resilient supply chain in Southeast Asia for the…

Bangkok Post

Regional maritime law enforcement gets a boost

The United States says it is looking forward to closer cooperation on maritime law enforcement in Southeast Asia, following a regional conference co-hosted with Thailand this week.

Bangkok Post

Rivalries on show as SE Asia hosts annual security talks

JAKARTA: Foreign ministers of two dozen countries met in Indonesia on Friday with US.-China rivalry, the war in Ukraine and North Korean missiles set to dominate talks at Southeast Asia's annual security gathering.

AAP

Penny Wong holds talks with top Chinese diplomat

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has met with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi for the second time since December, at a forum for southeast Asian foreign ministers.

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The Eastern & Oriental Express returns to Southeast Asia

The Eastern & Oriental Express is back on the rails in Southeast Asia after a long hiatus.

The Independent UK

Indonesia warns nuclear weapons put Southeast Asia a 'miscalculation away' from a catastrophe

Indonesia’s top diplomat is warning of the threat posed by nuclear weapons, saying that Southeast Asia is “one miscalculation away from apocalypse” and pressing for world powers to sign a treaty to keep the region free from such arms

The Independent UK

Myanmar violence and sea disputes to dominate ASEAN talks joined by US, Russian and Chinese envoys

Myanmar’s prolonged civil strife, tensions in the disputed South China Sea and concern over arms buildups in the region are expected to dominate the agenda when Southeast Asia’s top diplomats gather for talks this week in Indonesia

Bangkok Post

Advancing Green Buildings: A Dialogue with the Thai LEED Community

Join the Thai LEED community on July 6, 2023, in Bangkok for an exciting event hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI) – “LEED in Southeast Asia Series – In Dialogue with USGBC & GBCI”. This event will celebrate our stakeholders who have…

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Southeast Asia's Belt and Road paved with promises

China's Belt and Road Initiative changed the face of Southeast Asia with projects connecting the region. But some countries face more risks than others, writes Irawan Hartono

Bangkok Post

Shopping the next frontier for TikTok

JAKARTA: Inside a shophouse in Northeast Jakarta, dozens of salespeople take turns peddling cosmetics, contact lenses and hair accessories. A woman helps a potential customer choose the right shade of lipstick for her skin tone, while a man yells out the latest markdown on vitamin tablets.

Bangkok Post

Phuket aims to become ‘safest city’

PHUKET: An effort is under way to make Phuket the safest city in Southeast Asia following a number of incidents involving tourists.

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