CANBERRA -- The peak body representing Australian universities has called for the federal government to sign up to a major European Union funding program for research and innovation.
Universities Australia said on Saturday that joining Horizon Europe would give local researchers access to a "mega-fund" that supports international collaborations on complex and difficult-to-solve problems and boost Australia's economic resilience. (Australia-Horizon Europe-University)
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BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH -- Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to reposition troops to alleviate tensions following a brief conflict that took place earlier in a border area, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Sunday.
Paetongtarn posted on X that her discussion with the Cambodian government has led to a positive result. Both sides have agreed to modify military deployments in areas of conflict to help ease tensions.
Meanwhile, Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen said Sunday night that adjusting military forces in conflict-prone areas with Thailand is essential to avoid large-scale violent clashes. (Thailand-Cambodia-Border)
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MANILA -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos led a ceremonial lighting of the Jones Bridge here on Saturday evening to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Philippines-China diplomatic relations.
"I am also glad to share that tonight's event has a deeper meaning. This project commemorates 50 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the People's Republic of China," Marcos said in his speech. (Philippines-China-Marcos)
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HONG KONG -- Hong Kong welcomed approximately 20 million visitor arrivals in the first five months of this year, with three quarters from the Chinese mainland, up 10 percent year on year, Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, said on Sunday.
This influx is largely attributed to a variety of themed events in culture, sports, and entertainment, contributing to a steady increase in visitor arrivals, Chan said in a blog post. (Hong Kong-Tourism) Enditem
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