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New details of Malaysia’s 1MDB settlement with Goldman Sachs emerge as arbitration dispute drags on
Read more: New details of Malaysia’s 1MDB settlement with Goldman Sachs emerge as arbitration dispute drags onPrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim previously described Malaysia’s 2020 settlement with Goldman Sachs over the 1MDB scandal as “done hastily” and “too small”. CNA has uncovered new details about the confidential agreement.
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‘You go back feeling great’: Volunteer tourism taking off across Southeast Asia
Read more: ‘You go back feeling great’: Volunteer tourism taking off across Southeast AsiaWhile voluntourism has faced criticism in some regions, experts said when done ethically, it can benefit both the host communities and visitors.
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Commentary: Prabowo wants a global role for Indonesia – and for himself
Read more: Commentary: Prabowo wants a global role for Indonesia – and for himselfIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived at the BRICS Summit in Brazil hoping to mark Jakarta’s growing global stature. But the moment was upstaged by US President Donald Trump, says political analyst Johannes Nugroho.
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Thailand denies using chemical weapons in clashes with Cambodia
Read more: Thailand denies using chemical weapons in clashes with Cambodia“This accusation once again is groundless and reflects a pattern of disinformation, aimed at distorting the facts on the ground and deliberately undermining Thailand’s credibility and standing in the international community,” said the Thai foreign ministry.
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Police: Lao man confesses to murdering, dismembering girlfriend
Read more: Police: Lao man confesses to murdering, dismembering girlfriendA Lao man has been arrested in the northeastern province of Nong Khai as he attempted to flee across the border after allegedly killing his Lao girlfriend in Bangkok, dismembering her and discarding the body parts in plastic bags.
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Crackdown targets use of Thai proxies
Read more: Crackdown targets use of Thai proxiesThe government is tightening controls on nominees by introducing new measures to prevent foreigners from using Thais as proxies to operate businesses, effective April 1.
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Two Russians arrested for allegedly killing and severing compatriot
Read more: Two Russians arrested for allegedly killing and severing compatriotCHON BURI: Police on Sunday arrested two Russian men allegedly for killing a compatriot and severing the body before burying the parts in Bang Lamug district.
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Advance voting underway for 2 million eligible voters
Read more: Advance voting underway for 2 million eligible votersAdvance voting, a week ahead of the general election, was underway on Sunday with more than 2 million eligible voters registered to cast their ballots ahead of polling day on Feb 8.
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Why transformation must start with the leader
Read more: Why transformation must start with the leaderOrganisations ask more of leaders today than ever before. They are expected to navigate uncertainty, lead continuous transformation and create clarity in environments that rarely stand still. Strategy shifts faster. Technology accelerates. Expectations of leadership, particularly around trust, autonomy and purpose, continue to evolve.
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New details of Malaysia’s 1MDB settlement with Goldman Sachs emerge as arbitration dispute drags on
Read more: New details of Malaysia’s 1MDB settlement with Goldman Sachs emerge as arbitration dispute drags onPrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim previously described Malaysia’s 2020 settlement with Goldman Sachs over the 1MDB scandal as “done hastily” and “too small”. CNA has uncovered new details about the confidential agreement.
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‘You go back feeling great’: Volunteer tourism taking off across Southeast Asia
Read more: ‘You go back feeling great’: Volunteer tourism taking off across Southeast AsiaWhile voluntourism has faced criticism in some regions, experts said when done ethically, it can benefit both the host communities and visitors.
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Dreams of youth die behind bars in Myanmar
Read more: Dreams of youth die behind bars in MyanmarShwe Theingi was instantly drawn to Wutt Yee Aung when they met at the start of their second year at Dagon University in Yangon in 2019.
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Pheu Thai slams PM Anutin for fear-mongering
Read more: Pheu Thai slams PM Anutin for fear-mongeringA top Pheu Thai Party official has lashed out at Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul for resorting to nationalist rhetoric and stoking fears of war to win votes, instead of presenting the policies of his party.
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‘Big Joke’s’ fall from power
Read more: ‘Big Joke’s’ fall from powerFrom deputy police chief to a man facing arrest warrants, the downfall of Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn has become one of the country’s most dramatic policing sagas.