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Energy transition critical to net zero emission achievement: confab
A seminar held in Hanoi on May 20 highlighted energy transition as an important tool to help Vietnam achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
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Typhoon Kalmaegi claims nearly 120 lives in Philippines
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ASEAN Secretary-General: Higher education will shape the region’s future
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Thailand detains nearly 1,600 people fleeing scam centre in Myanmar
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Thailand aims for 129 gold medals at 33rd SEA Games
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Thailand approves draft ASEAN Extradition Treaty
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Thai PM warns House of Representatives can be dissolved earlier than planned
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Malaysia can terminate reciprocal trade agreement with US at any time
Malaysia has the right to terminate its Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the US at any time through written notice without requiring the consent of the US, said the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC).
