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Dam collapse in Laos: Sanamxay declared emergency disaster zone
The Lao government on July 24 declared Sanamxay district in Attapeu province an emergency disaster zone after the collapse of the Xepian-Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam flooded the district.
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Hundreds missing after hydropower dam collapses in southeast Laos
Several hundreds of people have gone missing and several died after an under-construction hydropower dam collapsed in Attapeu province in southeastern Laos on the evening of July 23, according to the Lao news agency KPL.
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Japan heat wave pushes temperature to record high 41.1 degrees
An intense heat wave in Japan pushed temperatures to 41.1 Celsius (106 Fahrenheit) on Monday (July 23) in a city northwest of Tokyo, marking a record high for the country, the weather agency said.
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Singapore sees sharp increase in Indian arrivals
The number of Indian visitors to Singapore from January to May reached 613,000, a year-on-year increase of 17 percent, according to the website The Economic Times of India.
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Malaysia to release report on missing flight MH370
Malaysia will release a investigation report on the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on July 30, the country’s Ministry of Transport announced on July 20.
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Cambodia records major socio-economic achievements
Cambodia has attained various socio-economic achievements over the past years, a success of the political platform and the Rectangular Strategy – Phase III of the Cambodian Government led by Prime Minister Hun Sen.
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Thai “Wild Boars” leave hospital, meet press
All members of the Thai “Wild Boars” football team and their coach were released from hospital and made their first public appearance at a nationally-broadcast news conference later the same day.
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Pacific countries seek to expand CPTPP
Chief negotiators of the 11 countries involved in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership met in Kanagawa prefecture of Japan.
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Philippines, Australia begin joint drills in Sulu Sea
The Philippine Navy said on July 16 that it and the Royal Australian Navy has started 10-day joint exercises in the Sulu Sea to deal with threats of kidnapping and terrorism.
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Lao government advised to boost renewable energy investment
The Lao government has been advised to invest in renewable energy, as the country holds great potential to develop environmentally-friendly power.
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Nearly 100,000 residents evacuated before flood peak passes Chongqing
Nearly 100,000 residents were temporarily evacuated as a flood peak passed the city proper of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on July 14.
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China floods wreak havoc, block roads and railways; more rain due
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are wreaking havoc across China, with floods along major rivers destroying bridges, blocking roads and railways and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate, state media reported on July 14.
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