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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, June 30

Xinhua
| July 1, 2025
2025-07-01

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN -- Over 120,000 people visited the 31st Consumer Fair at the International Convention Center in Brunei's capital Bandar Seri Begawan from June 25 to 29, according to the organizer on Sunday.

According to the organizer D'Sunlit Sdn Bhd, as Brunei's biggest consumer fair, the five-day event attracted over 600 booths and more than 350 exhibitors, including local vendors and international vendors from Southeast Asian countries. (Brunei, consumer fair, international center)

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TOKYO -- The average price of rice sold at supermarkets across Japan fell to 3,801 yen (about 26.32 U.S. dollars) per 5 kg during the week ending June 22, official data showed Monday.

This marked the fifth straight week of price declines, according to Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. (Japan-Rice-Price)

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VIENTIANE -- The Association of Private Education in Laos organized a workshop aimed at introducing the practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, with the goal of enhancing foundational AI knowledge among private school principals and teachers nationwide.

The event brought together 120 participants, including entrepreneurs, school administrators, principals, and educators from Lao capital Vientiane as well as the provinces of Xieng Khuang, Bokeo, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Vientiane, and Bolikhamxay, according to a report from the Lao Ministry of Education and Sports on Monday. (Laos-AI Development)

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NEW DELHI -- At least four people, including an elderly woman, were shot dead Monday by unidentified gunmen in India's northeastern state of Manipur, officials said.

The attack took place near Mongjang village in Churachandpur district, about 96 km south of Imphal, the capital city of Manipur. (India-Attack) Enditem

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