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WPP Media unveils leadership structure for South Asia
The Economic Times
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July 8, 2025
WPP Media South Asia has introduced a new leadership structure to support its Vision’30 strategy, with an emphasis on improving client outcomes, operational agility, and innovation. The changes were communicated to employees via an internal note....
Slapped with the steepest tariffs, SE Asia presses for more talk
Deal Street Asia
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Southeast Asia’s biggest economies prepared on Tuesday to step up trade negotiations with Washington after it hit them with steep tariffs, despite a last-ditch flurry of offers to boost imports and slash levies on U.S. goods. Regional nations are...
China Reroutes Exports via Southeast Asia to Dodge U.S. Tariffs
Business Korea
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July 8, 2025
Chinese firms have ramped up shipments to the United States via Southeast Asia, where tariff rates are relatively lower, as a way to sidestep high U.S. duties. According to an analysis by the Financial Times of data from the U.S. Census Bureau,...
Island leaders see US Senate AI vote as an opportunity to position Guam as Pacific hub
The Guam Daily Post
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The U.S. Senate's overwhelming 99-1 vote to remove a proposed artificial intelligence moratorium from federal legislation has sparked optimism among Guam leaders, who see an opportunity to position the island as a Pacific AI hub while developing...
WPP Media South Asia unveils new leadership structure
ETBrandEquity.com
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July 8, 2025
WPP Media South Asia announced a realignment of its leadership, signalling a bold new chapter for the agency. Aligned with its ambitious Vision '30 strategy, the company has established a new Executive Committee (ExCo) and a WPP Media Leadership...
10 Most Beautiful U.S. National Park Hikes
AFAR
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July 7, 2025
The U.S. National Park System offers an unmatched array of hiking experiences that cater to seasoned backpackers and casual day hikers alike. Across 63 national parks are more than 18,000 miles of trails, plus myriad opportunities for bushwacking...
After Tbilisi, Air Serbia considering new lines to Caucasus and Central Asia
eKapija
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Air Serbia is considering further expansion eastward, as its recently launched route to Tbilisi is showing promising results. The national carrier, which launched flights to the Georgian capital last month, is monitoring the development of the...
Bangladesh lose to Pakistan in U-18 Asia Cup
Daily Star
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July 8, 2025
Tue Jul 8, 2025 01:18 PM Last update on: Tue Jul 8, 2025 01:47 PM Sports Reporter Tue Jul 8, 2025 01:18 PM Last update on: Tue Jul 8, 2025 01:47 PM Bangladesh suffered a 6-3 defeat to Pakistan in their last match of the pool stage of the AHF Men's...
Andrew Raming on Southeast Asia's Evolving Wealth Landscape: Investment Migration and Regional Growth
Hubbis
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During a recent Hubbis Digital Dialogue on Trends and Developments in SE Asian Wealth Management – Compare and Contrast hosted on June 19, Andrew Raming, Associate Director Private Clients at Henley & Partners, provided a comprehensive overview of...
SE Asia Report: Policy moving faster than cattle in Southeast Asia
Beef Central
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July 8, 2025
SE Asia Report: Strong first half for indonesia, but regional trade still finding its pace 138th Edition: July 2025 Key Points: Live cattle imports back in favour with Indonesian government. Thai-Cambodian border tensions risk disrupting regional...
How an early riser survives in Mexico’s late-night culture
Mexico News Daily
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July 8, 2025
My body wakes naturally around 3 a.m. Each morning, I lie in bed for a few moments, looking out at the Guanajuato night. Then I slip silently out of bed, careful not to wake my beloved. The early morning, my solo sanctuary, is my favorite time of...
Why is South Asia strategic studies declining in US? All alignment, no depth
The Print
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July 8, 2025
The present state of dialogue between American India watchers and the Indian strategic community appears somewhat broken. It is marked by ‘hot takes’ and ‘I told you so-isms’, rather than a sustained strategic conversation that bridges...
Explore, Play, Discover: Brisbane’s Best Arts & Culture Events 11–13 July 2025
Caboolture Today
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July 8, 2025
This weekend is a celebration for art lovers across Brisbane! From soulful candlelight concerts and inspiring musicals to gallery exhibitions and bold theatrical performances, immerse yourself in a diverse lineup of cultural events spanning...
As the sea recedes, Pacific nations turn to ancestral knowledge to withstand climate change
The Pacific Island Times
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July 7, 2025
In Liliana, a coastal village in the Solomon Islands, the sea swallowed three rows of graves. More than 200 ancestors now lie beneath rising tides. For years, community members watched the shoreline retreat, waiting for help that never came. When...
Taiwanese Culinary Culture is Gaining Ground in France
Pen ペン
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July 8, 2025
Taiwanese ‘polo’ buns, even more indulgent with a generous spread of salted butter. © Rebecca ZissmannIn recent years, Paris has seen a growing number of establishments dedicated to showcasing the richness of Taiwanese cuisine, from its refined...
South Asia women are aging faster than peers in Europe, US
Deutsche Welle
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July 8, 2025
Sumrin Kalia, a Pakistani woman living abroad, married at 18 and had four children by the time she was 25. She experienced no signs — no overt symptoms — of menopause until she did, suddenly and early, at the age of 37. "I began experiencing...
Best Things to Do in Pontian, Johor: Food, Nature and Culture Guide
TripZilla
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July 8, 2025
Tucked along Johor’s southern coast, Pontian is a laid-back town celebrated for its fresh seafood, scenic mangroves, and rich cultural heritage. Just a short drive from Singapore, it makes an ideal escape for those craving a different weekend...
Explained: What country is Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova from and why she does not have a national flag next to her name at Wimbledon
Sportskeeda
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July 8, 2025
Former World No. 11 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova is a Russian women's tennis player with 20 years of experience on the professional circuit. She doesn't have a flag beside her name while competing at Wimbledon due to the ongoing war between Russia and...
ScandAsia editor joins live chat on love, culture, and life in Thailand
ScandAsia
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July 8, 2025
Henning Hedegaard in a scene from the first season. Following the premiere of season two of Paradise for Men on DR1, viewers were invited to an online chat with Henning Hedegaard — one of the main participants in the documentary series — and...
Asia number one target of Trump’s tariff letters
ARY News
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July 8, 2025
TOKYO, Japan: Donald Trump sent letters to 14 countries, mainly in Asia, informing them that higher import tariffs will come into effect on August 1 unless they reach a deal with the United States. It is the second time the US president has set a...