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10,000-Year-Old Smoke-Based Mummification Found in Southeast Asia

A study published in PNAS reveals evidence of smoke-based mummification practices dating back at least 10,000 years in Southeast Asia, predating previously known techniques in Chile and Egypt, showcasing a unique cultural tradition.

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Thaksin Shinawatra Departs Thailand Days Before Court Ruling

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra unexpectedly left Thailand on Thursday, five days before a Supreme Court ruling that could lead to a new prison sentence, following his daughter's removal from office and amid speculation of potential flight.

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Thaksin Shinawatra Departs Thailand for Dubai Medical Checkup Amidst Political Turmoil

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra left Thailand for a medical checkup in Dubai on Thursday, just before parliament was to choose a new Prime Minister following his daughter Paetongtarn's removal from office last week.

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Hong Kong Economy Shows Signs of Recovery Amidst Global Uncertainty

Hong Kong's economy is showing signs of recovery, with exporters' confidence reaching a 1-year high and private sector activity improving after 7 months of decline, driven by stronger regional economic ties, although concerns remain about future tariff hikes and supply chain risks.

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Jin Jiang Hotels Expands Rapidly in Southeast Asia

Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels is expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia, leveraging increased visa-free travel and high tourism numbers; by the end of 2024, it operated over 14,120 hotels globally, with over 3,400 overseas, including new hotels in Malaysia, Laos, and Vietnam, adapting t...

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China's Southeast Asia Expansion: Balancing Economic Growth with Environmental Concerns

Driven by stricter regulations and overcapacity at home, Chinese companies are expanding their mining and processing operations across Southeast Asia, raising concerns about environmental damage and social impacts, despite also funding clean energy projects in the region.

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Anutin Charnvirakul Elected as Thailand's Prime Minister Amidst Cannabis Legalization Uncertainty

Anutin Charnvirakul, a prominent cannabis legalization advocate, was elected as Thailand's Prime Minister, raising questions about the future of cannabis regulations in the country.

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Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Enters Version 2.0

On its 10th anniversary, the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) launched version 2.0, focusing on building a resilient regional health community among six member countries (China, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam), emphasizing unity, win-win outcomes, green innovation, and peace.

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China and ASEAN: A Partnership Shaping the International Order

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and commemorative events in Beijing highlighted China and Southeast Asian nations' shared commitment to a correct historical view of World War II, upholding the postwar order, and improving global governance.

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Typhoon Kajiki: Three Dead, Thousands of Homes Damaged in Vietnam

Typhoon Kajiki made landfall in central Vietnam on Monday, causing at least three deaths, injuring 13, damaging thousands of homes, and prompting evacuations of nearly 600,000 people due to heavy rains and flooding; the storm is consistent with scientific predictions of intensified cyclones in South...

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Vietnam Evacuates Hundreds of Thousands as Typhoon Kajiki Approaches

Typhoon Kajiki, packing winds of up to 166 kilometers per hour, is set to hit Vietnam on Monday, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in coastal provinces, with preparations similar to those for last year's devastating Typhoon Yagi.

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China's Southeast Asia Expansion: Economic Growth vs. Environmental Damage

Chinese companies' expansion into Southeast Asia's resource sector, particularly nickel processing in Indonesia and rare earth mining in Myanmar, is causing significant environmental damage and health risks for local populations, despite contributing to economic growth.

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