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Malaysia pledges to maintain good ties with other countries
Newly-elected Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on May 11 Malaysia, as a trading nation, will maintain good relations the international community.
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At least six people killed in three church bombings in Indonesia
Indonesian police said that at least six people were killed and 35 others were injured in consecutive bombings targeting three churches in Surabaya, the capital of East Java province on early May 13.
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3-D festival to mark opening of Scotland's new V&A museum
Scotland's newest museum, the V&A Dundee, set to become an international tourism attraction, is to open with a spectacular two-day 3-D festival, it was announced on May 11.
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Leaders of Russia, France, Japan, IMF to participate in SPIEF
Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde will attend the plenary session.
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IMF not worried about exchange rates in Indonesia, Philippines
The International Monetary Fund is not too concerned over recent pressure on exchange rates in Indonesia and the Philippines as it is not triggered by domestic factors and Asia has stronger reserves than in the past.
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Brazil, Singapore ink double taxation avoidance deal
Brazil and Singapore have signed a double taxation avoidance agreement and are considering the possibility of signing a free trade agreement (FTA) between Singapore and Mercosur, the South America trade bloc.
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Thai Government works to stabilise rice price
The National Rice Policy Committee of Thailand, chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, has recently approved a mechanism to build rice barns in a bid to stabilise rice price and facilitate rice export.
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Indonesian police smash suicide bombing plot
Indonesian police announced on May 7 that they have arrested three suspects in Bogor district of West Java province, who had planned suicide bombing attacks against police.
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Thailand: Use of cap seals to be phased out in one year
Thailand’s Pollution Control Department has sought cooperation from 7,000 water bottle manufacturers to stop using plastic cap seals within a year in order to reduce plastic waste.
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EU's Juncker: Karl Marx a forward-thinking philosopher
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on May 4 that Karl Marx was a forward-looking philosopher and his works changed the world, as Marx's hometown Trier is marking the thinker's 200th birthday.
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ASEAN+3 region economy to grow 5.4 percent in 2018
The economy of the ASEAN+3 region is projected to grow 5.4 percent in 2018, underpinned by resilient domestic demand and export growth with stable inflation.
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Britain warns of fresh Middle East conflict over alleged Iran nuclear program
Britain on May 1 warned of the danger of a fresh conflict exploding in the Middle East after Israel unveiled a dossier claiming to be evidence of a secret Iranian nuclear weapons program.
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