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1st ASEAN Village Network Meeting Discusses Framework, Action Plan
1st ASEAN Village Network Meeting Discusses Framework, Action Plan
Indonesia hosted the 1st ASEAN Village Network Meeting series on 25—26 July in Yogyakarta. The event was opened by Abdul Halim Iskandar, Minister of Villages, Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration. It was attended by Senior Village Development Officials (SOMRDPE) and village representatives from ASEAN member countries.
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Various Country Landmarks in Southeast Asia as Tourism Icons
Various Country Landmarks in Southeast Asia as Tourism Icons
Landmark is a symbol of pride for a country. Even landmarks in a country frequently become tourist icons of the country. The landmarks in Southeast Asia countries are no exception, depicting the identity of each country.
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Getting to Know the Abuse of Technology and Its Prevention Efforts
Getting to Know the Abuse of Technology and Its Prevention Efforts
Without realizing it, technological development can negatively impact everyone's survival. One of them can increase the risk of abuse of technology, which impacts human trafficking. So, how to prevent it?
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Op-ed
ASEAN Network Interconnection for Energy Security
ASEAN Network Interconnection for Energy Security
The fact is that the ASEAN region has enormous sources of renewable energy. That is why the interconnection of the ASEAN network is expected to be the starting point for every country in the Southeast Asia region to increase renewable energy capacity and achieve Net Zero Emissions in the future.
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Potential Investment Opportunities in ASEAN Countries
Potential Investment Opportunities in ASEAN Countries
To support the economy in the ASEAN region requires investment from other parties who provide support. In addition, natural resources and human resources in the ASEAN region are very potential. Here are some of the great investment opportunities in ASEAN.
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Op-ed
Various Types of Traditional Transportation in ASEAN Countries
Various Types of Traditional Transportation in ASEAN Countries
Apart from culinary and tourist destinations, ASEAN countries have traditional transportations that are still used today and have become tourist attractions. What is the uniqueness of each traditional transportation of ASEAN countries?
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Get to know World's Cultural Heritages in Southeast Asian Region
Get to know World's Cultural Heritages in Southeast Asian Region
Culture has always been a tourist attraction of a country, including in the Southeast Asian region, which is rich in cultural heritage. Every country in Southeast Asia has many interesting world cultural heritage sites to explore.
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ASEAN Countries Maritime Potentials May Boost Regional Economy
ASEAN Countries Maritime Potentials May Boost Regional Economy
Countries in Southeast Asia have abundant natural resource potential, especially in the marine sector. In the future, implementing the blue economy to utilize and develop marine resources can boost the economy in the region.
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Indonesian Education Minister Calls for Greater Investment in Early Childhood Development in Southeast Asia
Indonesian Education Minister Calls for Greater Investment in Early Childhood Development in Southeast Asia
Indonesian Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Nadiem Anwar Makarim, chaired a roundtable meeting of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Center for Early Childhood Care Education and Parenting (SEAMEO CECCEP) at the South East Asia Policy Dialogue on Early Childhood Care and Education (SEA PD on ECCE) forum.
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QRIS Simplifies Payments in ASEAN Countries
QRIS Simplifies Payments in ASEAN Countries
QR code and e-wallet payment methods are expected to bring a positive impact on the ASEAN region's economy. Thus, the countries will no longer depend on the US dollar for transactions in the future.
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