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Singapore’s Ruling Party Achieves Landslide Victory

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, whose party won the election, thanked supporters.,..reports Asian Lite News Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) won 87 of the 97 seats in Parliament in Saturday’s general election,

May 4, 2025

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‘Over 3,700 dead, nearly 5,100 injured in Myanmar earthquakes’

Dr Thushara Fernando, WHO Representative to Myanmar, warned in a video conference that the risk of infectious disease outbreaks among the displaced is increasing More than 3,700 people have lost their

April 27, 2025

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Singapore Sets Stage for May 3 Polls

Singapore heads to the polls on May 3 with 211 candidates contesting 92 seats. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong leads the PAP into its first election since his succession from Lee Hsien Loong.

April 24, 2025

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BRICS Welcomes Indonesia

Indonesia formally notified the group of its interest in joining BRICS only after the establishment of its new government…reports Asian Lite News Brazil has confirmed that Indonesia is now a full member

January 8, 2025

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ASEAN Unlocks New Connectivity Frontiers

This year’s theme focuses on “Strengthening Data Integration for Enhanced Connectivity and Resilience,” reflecting ASEAN’s commitment to a more connected and resilient future…reports Asian Lite News The ASEAN Community Statistical System (ACSS)

November 27, 2024

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Myanmar junta chief to make first China visit

The country has been in turmoil since the military takeover, with resistance groups and ethnic militias seizing significant territories from the junta, particularly along the Chinese border….reports Asian Lite News Myanmar’s junta

November 5, 2024

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India and ASEAN: A Shared Cultural Legacy

The recent restorative engagements in the region have added a new dimension to India-ASEAN ties….reports Asian Lite News India’s rich historical and cultural ties with Southeast Asia form a tapestry of shared

October 15, 2024

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Colombo reconsidering permission for Adani power project

The Adani Group had planned a $440 million investment to develop 484 megawatts of wind power in the northeastern regions of Mannar and Pooneryn under a 20-year agreement….reports Asian Lite News Sri

October 15, 2024

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ASEAN adopts key reports on regional integration

The leaders gathered in Lao capital Vientiane on Tuesday for the 35th ASEAN Coordinating Council meeting….reports Asian Lite News Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) met in Lao capital

October 10, 2024

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Myanmar initiates nationwide census for 2024

The census aimed to obtain accurate and up-to-date population and socioeconomic statistics for Myanmar…reports Asian Lite News Myanmar has kicked off a nationwide population and household census across the country on Wednesday.

October 3, 2024

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