Anas Al Mustafa, from Heather Crescent, Swansea, is set to go on trial on August 5 over claims of trying to smuggle seven Vietnamese migrants into the UK in the back of a specially adapted van.
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Laos warns of heavy-rain-induced landslide, flooding risks
Rain has been falling steadily in recent days, inundating hundreds of hectares of farmland and affecting thousands of families in the central Lao province of Savannnakhet.
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Thousands of Cambodian households affected by flooding
Around 4,000 households in the southern region of Cambodia have been affected by heavy flooding caused by prolonged rains over the past few days.
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Cambodia warns of flooding due to Mekong River’s rising water level
The Cambodian Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology on July 31 issued a flood warning as the water level of the Mekong River is expected to rise the coming days, especially in its northern region.
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Malaysia expert stresses Vietnam’s role in regional peace, stability
Since becoming a member of ASEAN on July 28, 1995, Vietnam has played an important role in the bloc’s development in all fields as well as in the maintenance of stability and peace.
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Nearly 90,000 observers accredited for Cambodia’s upcoming election
The National Election Committee (NEC) of Cambodia has so far accredited more than 89,645 domestic and international observers for the seventh National Assembly general election, slated for July 23.
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Philippines: Over 1,600 volcano evacuees develop acute respiratory infections
More than 1,600 people evacuated due to the eruption of the most active Mayon volcano in the Philippines last month have suffered from acute respiratory infections, the country’s Department of Health has annouced.
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Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha to retire from politics
Prime Minister of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha announced on July 11 his retirement from politics, nine years after he, as the army chief, took power in a military coup.
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East Sea about to suffer from first storm or tropical depression this year
Meteorologists said that the first tropical depression or storm would form in the East Sea on July 20 or July 21, resulting in much of the rains in the Central region following a long time of heat waves.
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Indonesia regains upper-middle income rank
Indonesia has regained upper-middle income rank thanks to its strong post-pandemic recovery.
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Political parties in Cambodia begin three-week election campaigns
Political parties in Cambodia began their election campaigns on July 1, seizing the opportunity to rally voters' support for the upcoming National Assembly election, which is scheduled to take place on July 23.
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Singapore becomes world's most expensive city for luxury living
Singapore has for the first time overcome Hong Kong (China), London (UK) and New York (US) to become the most expensive city for an upper-class lifestyle.
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Indonesia successfully launches Satria-1 Satellite
Indonesia's first internet satellite, Republic of Indonesia Satellite-1 (SATRIA 1) - the largest internet satellite in Asia with a capacity of 150Gbps, was successfully launched into space on June 19.
- Indonesia’s president-elect urges unity after resounding victory
- Australia pledges support for ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific
- Philippine landslide death toll rises to over 90
- Indonesia imports more rice from Vietnam
- Thailand chosen to host FIFA Congress 2024
- Super typhoon Saola triggers evacuations in Philippines