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US defense secretary meets Cambodia's top officials to push for stronger ties with China's ally

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in Cambodia to push for stronger military ties with China’s closest ally in Southeast Asia

The Independent UK

After a quarter century, Thailand's LGBTQ Pride Parade is seen as a popular and political success

Thailand is kicking off its annual celebration for the LGBTQ+ community’s Pride Month as the country is on course to become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize marriage equality

The Independent UK

Google promises $2 billion investment in Malaysia as Big Tech splurges on Southeast Asia spending

Google's pledge follows multi-billion dollar investment pledges from Microsoft and Amazon targeting Southeast Asia.

Fortune

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Google announces $2bn investment in Malaysia, as gov’t hails 26,500 jobs

Tech giant says investment in Southeast Asian country will ‘pave the way for delivering the transformative power of AI’.

Al Jazeera

Southeast Asia gets hit by the dealmaking slump, with a 39% drop in private equity deals in 2023

Private equity investments in Southeast Asia totaled $9 billion in 2023, a significant drop from the $27 billion reported in 2021.

Fortune

East, Southeast Asia had record methamphetamine seizures last year. Profits remain in the billions

A new United Nations report says East and Southeast Asia are awash in record amounts of methamphetamine and other synthetic drugs

The Independent UK

The US defense secretary will visit Cambodia, one of China's closest allies, after regional talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is scheduled to make an official visit to Cambodia, one of China’s closest allies in Southeast Asia, after holding talks with his Chinese counterpart at an annual security conference in Singapore

The Independent UK

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Kratom Consumption Tips: How Often Can You Take Kratom?

Kratom, a tropical tree from Southeast Asia, has gained attention for its potential mood and pain relief benefits. This article explores key aspects of responsible kratom consumption, with a focus on the primary question: how often can you take ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

Robe-wearing DJ NewJeansNim draws complaints from Singapore Buddhists

South Korean performer has won praise at home for boosting Buddhism, but Southeast Asia has been less welcoming.

Al Jazeera

F1 says Thailand, South Korea and Indonesia eyeing races

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Autosport

New study rewrites theory of how first humans arrived in Australia

Humans from Southeast Asia likely used New Guinea rather than Timor Island as stepping stone to Australia

The Independent UK

How to Take Kratom Powder: A Complete Guide

Kratom, which is a member of the coffee family, is a tropical species of the Mitragyna Speciosa tree, naturally growing in the regions of Southeast Asia. Throughout history, its use in traditional medicine in locations like Thailand and Indonesia ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

Western volunteers join the battle against Myanmar’s military regime

Travelling independently to Southeast Asia, they say they were inspired by the bravery of the anti-coup fighters.

Al Jazeera

Amazon Says Will Invest $9 Billion In Singapore

Amazon said Tuesday it would invest US$9 billion in Singapore over the next four years to expand its cloud computing capabilities in the city.

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Vietnam Temperature Records Tumble As Heatwave Scorches

More than 100 temperature records fell across Vietnam in April, according to official data, as a deadly heatwave scorches South and Southeast Asia.

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Exploring the Natural Wonders of the Philippines

A jewel of Southeast Asia is the Philippines. Enormous natural wonders abound in it. This tropical paradise has it all.

International Business Times

Heat-struck Thai Village Hoists Cartoon Cat In Desperate Bid For Rain

As millions across Southeast Asia suffer a blistering heatwave that is melting railway tracks, a Thai village resorted to an unusual method to seek rain: parading a Japanese cartoon cat.

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Microsoft To Open First Data Centre In Thailand

Microsoft's first regional data centre in Thailand to boost cloud services and drive digital innovation in Southeast Asia.

Al Jazeera

Microsoft to invest $1.7 bbn in AI, cloud infrastructure in Indonesia

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says investment will help Southeast Asia’s biggest economy thrive in ‘new era’.

Bangkok Post

Heat wave in Southeast Asia closes schools

The Philippines has closed schools down and warned of overloading on its power grid, as authorities across Southeast Asia issued a series of health alerts for a deadly heat wave.

International Business Times

Schools Closed, Warnings Issued As Asia Swelters In Extreme Heatwave

South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued health warnings and residents fled to parks and air-conditioned malls for relief.

France 24

Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave

South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued health warnings and residents fled to parks and air-conditioned malls for relief.

International Business Times

Heatstroke Kills 30 In Thailand This Year As Southeast Asia Bakes

Millions of people across South and Southeast Asia sweltered through unusually hot weather on Thursday, as the Thai government said heatstroke has already killed at least 30 people this year.

AAP

Malaria aid ramped up for southeast Asia, Pacific

The federal government has set aside $30 million to develop malaria treatment and detection programs in the Asia-Pacific, announcing it on World Malaria Day.

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