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FLOW Digital Infrastructure Announces New Data Center in Central Tokyo

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  • One of the largest colocation data center facilities in Central Tokyo
  • First building to be ready for service in Q1 2027

TOKYO, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FLOW Digital Infrastructure (“FLOW”), the digital infrastructure platform of PAG, a leading Asia Pacific-focused alternative investment firm, announced that construction is underway for its new data center campus in Central Tokyo. The new data center consists of two buildings, named TK7 and TK8, with a combined IT load of 30MW. The first building – TK7 with 6MW IT load – targets to be ready for service in Q1 2027.

Rendering of FLOW Digital Infrastructure’s new data center campus in Central Tokyo, featuring TK7 and TK8. The facility will deliver 30MW of IT capacity and support the growing needs of hyperscalers and enterprises with capacity demands in the Central Tokyo area.
Rendering of FLOW Digital Infrastructure’s new data center campus in Central Tokyo, featuring TK7 and TK8. The facility will deliver 30MW of IT capacity and support the growing needs of hyperscalers and enterprises with capacity demands in the Central Tokyo area.

Japan ranks among the largest tier 1 data center markets in Asia Pacific. Characterized by significant investment momentum and strong growth, the overall data center market in Japan is projected to expand at a 10.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2027 [1]. The hyperscale colocation segment in Greater Tokyo is projected to grow at a five-year CAGR of 17% from 2024 [2], reinforcing Tokyo’s key role in supporting large-scale, high-capacity data center infrastructure.

Strategically located in Central Tokyo, in the vicinity of established data center clusters in Otemachi and Toyosu, the FLOW campus will be one of the largest colocation data center facilities supporting the digital ecosystem of the Greater Tokyo area. It will provide customers with flexible, scalable and state-of-the-art solutions designed to meet the increasing demands driven by Japan’s accelerating digital economy and AI adoption.

Sanjay Goel, CEO of FLOW, said: “This development marks a significant milestone in FLOW’s expansion in Asia Pacific and underscores our commitment to Japan as a priority market. We look forward to serving hyperscalers and enterprises with capacity needs in the Central Tokyo area, offering solutions that address the market’s longstanding supply constraints and demand complexities.”

With the addition of TK7 and TK8, FLOW’s portfolio expands to eleven assets across Japan, Korea, Philippines and Malaysia with over 170MW of current and planned IT capacity.

Notes:

[1] JLL, Japan Data Centre Market Perspective (September 2024)
[2] Structure Research, DCI Report Series – Market: Tokyo + Osaka (September 2024)

 

FLOW Digital Infrastructure Announces New Data Center in Central Tokyo

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Advertorial Desk
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  • One of the largest colocation data center facilities in Central Tokyo
  • First building to be ready for service in Q1 2027

TOKYO, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FLOW Digital Infrastructure (“FLOW”), the digital infrastructure platform of PAG, a leading Asia Pacific-focused alternative investment firm, announced that construction is underway for its new data center campus in Central Tokyo. The new data center consists of two buildings, named TK7 and TK8, with a combined IT load of 30MW. The first building – TK7 with 6MW IT load – targets to be ready for service in Q1 2027.

Rendering of FLOW Digital Infrastructure’s new data center campus in Central Tokyo, featuring TK7 and TK8. The facility will deliver 30MW of IT capacity and support the growing needs of hyperscalers and enterprises with capacity demands in the Central Tokyo area.
Rendering of FLOW Digital Infrastructure’s new data center campus in Central Tokyo, featuring TK7 and TK8. The facility will deliver 30MW of IT capacity and support the growing needs of hyperscalers and enterprises with capacity demands in the Central Tokyo area.

Japan ranks among the largest tier 1 data center markets in Asia Pacific. Characterized by significant investment momentum and strong growth, the overall data center market in Japan is projected to expand at a 10.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2027 [1]. The hyperscale colocation segment in Greater Tokyo is projected to grow at a five-year CAGR of 17% from 2024 [2], reinforcing Tokyo’s key role in supporting large-scale, high-capacity data center infrastructure.

Strategically located in Central Tokyo, in the vicinity of established data center clusters in Otemachi and Toyosu, the FLOW campus will be one of the largest colocation data center facilities supporting the digital ecosystem of the Greater Tokyo area. It will provide customers with flexible, scalable and state-of-the-art solutions designed to meet the increasing demands driven by Japan’s accelerating digital economy and AI adoption.

Sanjay Goel, CEO of FLOW, said: “This development marks a significant milestone in FLOW’s expansion in Asia Pacific and underscores our commitment to Japan as a priority market. We look forward to serving hyperscalers and enterprises with capacity needs in the Central Tokyo area, offering solutions that address the market’s longstanding supply constraints and demand complexities.”

With the addition of TK7 and TK8, FLOW’s portfolio expands to eleven assets across Japan, Korea, Philippines and Malaysia with over 170MW of current and planned IT capacity.

Notes:

[1] JLL, Japan Data Centre Market Perspective (September 2024)
[2] Structure Research, DCI Report Series – Market: Tokyo + Osaka (September 2024)

 

Last Chance to Build Your AI Powered Smart Home as Samsung’s Mid Year Makeover Sale Ends 31 July

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Samsung’s 2025 Mid Year Makeover Sale ends this 31 July 2025, and this is your final chance to enjoy exclusive deals, exciting gifts, and up to RM1,000 TNG eWallet credit when you purchase Samsung’s latest TVs, smart appliances and audio systems.

Last Chance to Build Your AI Powered Smart Home as Samsung’s Mid Year Makeover Sale Ends 31 July
Last Chance to Build Your AI Powered Smart Home as Samsung’s Mid Year Makeover Sale Ends 31 July

This is your opportunity to build an AI powered, connected home. Every purchase during this campaign unlocks the full potential of Samsung’s SmartThings ecosystem, designed to help Malaysian families manage their daily routines more intelligently and effortlessly.

One Home, Fully Connected
Samsung’s latest lineup is more than just stylish and functional. It is designed to work together as one intelligent ecosystem. With SmartThings, your TV, refrigerator, washing machine, air conditioner and vacuum cleaner can all connect and communicate with each other in real time. That means less effort for you and more convenience built into your daily routines.

Imagine adjusting the temperature, turning off appliances or checking the laundry status. You can do it all from your TV screen, or mobile phone. SmartThings brings everything together in one app, giving you seamless control and a truly connected home experience.

Here is What You Can Still Grab Before the Sale Ends
TV Offers That Redefine Your Viewing Experience
Get exclusive gifts and TNG eWallet credit when you purchase selected Samsung TVs. Whether you choose Neo QLED, OLED or The Frame, every upgrade comes with added value including a Samsung Galaxy Tab worth up to RM4299, one year free access to the Samsung Art Store and a Slim Fit Wall Mount. It is the perfect time to transform your living space with a cinematic experience that is both stylish and rewarding.

Better Sound Starts Here
Take your home entertainment to the next level with selected soundbars available at special purchase with purchase prices when you buy a qualifying Samsung TV or digital appliance. You will also receive extra TNG eWallet credit with every eligible soundbar. For the best results, pair your Samsung TV and soundbar together to activate Q Symphony, a feature that lets both devices work in harmony for a fuller and more immersive audio experience. It is the ultimate way to enjoy richer sound and seamless control from one connected setup.

Smarten Up Your Everyday Routines
Refresh your home with Samsung’s intelligent appliances, including sleek refrigerators, powerful vacuum cleaners, energy saving washers and efficient air conditioners. During the Mid Year Makeover Sale, enjoy special promos, free gifts such as a Samsung Galaxy Tab worth up to RM899 and TNG eWallet credit worth up to RM1000 with selected purchases. Ideal for new homeowners or families looking to upgrade with smart connectivity and long lasting performance.

Vacuum Deals That Deliver Power and Intelligence
Enjoy exclusive purchase with purchase pricing when you buy selected Samsung vacuum cleaners.

Vacuum Cleaner

PWP Item

RRP of PWP Item (RM)[1]

Promo Price for PWP Item (RM)[2]

200W Jet™ 75E Multi –
Digital Inverter Motor Teal Violet

 (VS20B75AER4/ME)

Clean Station

(VCA-SAE903/ME)

699

399

200W Jet™ 75E Multi –
Digital Inverter Motor Teal Violet

(VS15A60AGR5/ME)

Clean Station

(VCA-SAE903/ME)

699

399

Bundle and Save More[3]
The more you buy, the more you are rewarded. Get up to RM500 in TNG eWallet credit when you purchase two or more eligible products from different categories.

No. of items

TNG Value

2 items

RM200

3 items

RM300

4 items

RM400

5 items or more

RM500

Combo Rewards for Maximum Value
Enjoy additional TNG eWallet credit with these exclusive bundles:

1.     TV + Soundbar Combos
Pair any selected 2024 or 2025 Samsung TV with a soundbar and receive up to RM300 in extra TNG credit[4]

Model

TNG Additional Rewards

TV*+ HW-Q990F/XM

RM300

TV*+ HW-Q930F/XM

RM300

TV*+ HW-Q800F/XM

RM150

TV*+ HW-QS700F/XM

RM150

TV*+ HW-Q600F/XM

RM100

TV* + HW-S801D/XM

RM150

2.     Washer + Dryer Combo
Buy selected washer and dryer models together and receive up to RM300 in TNG eWallet credit[5]

Category

Model Code

Combo

Additional TNG eWallet Credit (RM)[6]

WM

WF90F25ADSFQ

Washer + Dryer Set

300

WM

DV90F17CDSFQ

WM

WW13BB944DGBFQ

Washer + Dryer Set

150

WM

DV10BB9440GBFQ

WM

WW10DB7U34GBFQ

Washer + Dryer Set

150

WM

DV10BB9440GBFQ

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Washer + Dryer Set

150

WM

DV90CGC2A0AEFQ

Whether you are upgrading for the first time or enhancing your current setup, Samsung’s home appliances deliver smart innovation, energy efficiency and modern style. From AI powered vacuums and refrigerators with intelligent cooling to compact washer dryer combos and smart air solutions, everything is designed to make life easier.

The Mid Year Makeover Sale is available through Samsung’s official website, Samsung Experience Stores and authorised retail partners across Malaysia.

Explore the full list of offers at: https://www.samsung.com/my/offer/mid-year-sale-2025

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, digital signage, smartphones, wearables, tablets, home appliances and network systems, as well as memory, system LSI and foundry. Samsung is also advancing medical imaging technologies, HVAC solutions and robotics, while creating innovative automotive and audio products through Harman. With its SmartThings ecosystem, open collaboration with partners, and integration of AI across its portfolio, Samsung delivers a seamless and intelligent connected experience. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.

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[1] Terms and conditions apply. Promotion valid from 2 June to 31 July 2025, while stocks last.

[2] Terms and conditions apply. Promotion valid from 2 June to 31 July 2025, while stocks last.

[3] Terms and conditions apply. Promotion valid from 2 June to 31 July 2025, while stocks last.

[4] Terms and conditions apply. Promotion valid from 2 June to 31 July 2025, while stocks last.

[5] Terms and conditions apply. Promotion valid from 2 June to 31 July 2025, while stocks last.

[6] Terms and conditions apply. Promotion valid from 2 June to 31 July 2025, while stocks last.

 

University of Exeter Honours Sharjah Ruler and Expands Arab and Islamic Institute

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SHARJAH, UAE, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The University of Exeter awarded His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, its first-ever Honorary President’s Medal on Thursday, recognising his lasting contributions to higher education, research, and academic collaboration.

During his visit, Sheikh Sultan, also a Member of the UAE Supreme Council,  laid the foundation stone for the new Al Qasimi Building. The expansion of the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies will further strengthen ties between the UAE and the United Kingdom.

“This distinguished institution welcomed me as a student over forty years ago,” said His Highness, who earned his PhD from Exeter in 1985. “It remains a part of my intellectual and personal journey.”

A highlight was the signing of an agreement to launch the “Leadership Compass” programme, which will train future university leaders from Sharjah in governance, inclusion, and institutional strategy. The partnership builds on joint initiatives such as a marine science degree with the University of Khorfakkan, environmental research in Al Dhaid, and special education programmes with Sharjah Education Academy.

Sheikh Sultan inaugurated a dedicated section at the Institute’s library featuring his 118+ publications, alongside a wide-ranging historical archive on the Gulf region. He encouraged students to apply their knowledge in service of their communities.

Professor Lisa Roberts and students praised His Highness’s visionary support of education and long-standing commitment to the University. She highlighted how their partnership has created valuable academic programmes and continues to support research and student opportunities worldwide.

The full article can be found here.

– Picture is available at AP –

 

Hussain Al Mulla
Media Relations Executive – Sharjah Government Media Bureau
+971563980067
Hussain.almulla@sgmb.ae

Thailand Firework Factory Explosion Kills Nine

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Phontham Visapra
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An explosion from a fireworks factory in Suphan Buri Province has left nine people dead and two others seriously injured, with authorities still searching for potential victims who may be trapped in the wreckage.

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Ping An Ranks 47th on 2025 Fortune Global 500 List, Marking 16th Year on List

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HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (“Ping An“, the “Company” or the “Group”, HKEX: 2318; SSE: 601318) is #47 globally on the latest Fortune Global 500 list, up six places from 2024, with operating revenue of about USD158.63 billion. The Company, which ranked 9th among global financial enterprises, has been included in the Fortune Global 500 list for 16 consecutive years.

Ping An continues to advance its technology-enabled “integrated finance + health and senior care” strategy, accelerating its comprehensive digital transformation and the implementation of its “worry-free, time-saving, and money-saving” services. Ping An is committed to driving innovation in five key financial sectors: technology finance, green finance, inclusive finance, pension finance, and digital finance.

The “integrated finance + health and senior care” strategy is driving steady growth of Ping An’s core businesses. As of the end of 2024, Ping An served 242 million retail customers. Of those, Ping An had a 98% retention rate of the 25.6% of customers who hold four or more contracts within the Group. The health and senior care strategy has established a distinct competitive advantage for the Group, with nearly 63% of customers entitled to services and benefits provided by the health and senior care ecosystem. In 2024, Ping An achieved an operating profit attributable to shareholders of RMB121.86 billion, up 9.1% year-on-year (YoY). Net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB126.61 billion, a significant increase of 47.8% YoY. Revenue grew by 10.6% YoY to RMB1.14 trillion, and total assets expanded by 11.9% YoY to RMB12.96 trillion.

Artificial intelligence (AI) empowers Ping An’s core financial businesses. In 2024, the volume of services provided by Ping An’s AI smart voice agents reached about 1.84 billion times, accounting for 80% of Ping An’s total customer service volume. With smart underwriting, 93% of life insurance policies were underwritten within seconds. In addition, Ping An P&C’s claims savings via smart fraud detection reached RMB11.94 billion, an increase of 10.4% YoY. As of December 31, 2024, Ping An had won a cumulative 30 championships in domestic and international AI competitions and filed 55,080 patent applications, ranked 1st globally in fintech and healthcare patents. The Group strives to maintain its AI leadership with its industry-leading nine databases, five laboratories, and a three-layer large model system. It is creating sector-specific barriers and driving deep integration of AI models with business use cases to empower core business growth.

Ping An puts customer needs first by providing “worry-free, time-saving, and money-saving“ services. Ping An consistently promotes this enhanced customer experience to increase user loyalty. In terms of worry-free services, Ping An extended its auto insurance offerings to include 82 convenient services such as roadside assistance, vehicle inspections, and chauffeur services, benefiting 236 million registered users of the Ping An Auto Owner app. Its home-based senior care services covered 75 cities nationwide by 2024. Time-saving services include Ping An developed the world’s first image-based Smart Quick Claim system. The system enables loss assessment within seconds after relevant photos are uploaded, speeding up the loss assessment process by 4,000 times. Among initiatives to save customers money, Ping An Bank introduced a student credit card, offering discounts on education, shopping, and travel. 

The Company actively fulfills its social responsibilities and supports the development of the real economy. As of December 31, 2024, Ping An had cumulatively invested nearly RMB10.14 trillion to support the real economy. Through the Rural Communities Support program, Ping An provided RMB52.01 billion in funding in 2024 through financial services, such as revitalization insurance and agricultural loans. The Group also supports green development of the economy. Ping An’s green investment of insurance funds and green loan balance reached RMB124.71 billion and RMB157.76billion respectively as of December 31, 2024. Ping An’s green insurance premium income amounted to RMB58.61 billion in 2024. The Company has been recognized for its ESG efforts. For example, in 2024, Ping An’s MSCI ESG rating rose to AA, ranking first in the Asia-Pacific region in “Multi-Line Insurance and Brokerage industry” category for three consecutive years.

The Fortune Global 500 ranks public and private companies based on annual revenue, serving as an authoritative benchmark for assessing the strength of large global corporations and the economic power of different countries. The combined revenue of the 2025 Fortune Global 500 companies reached approximately USD41.7 trillion, exceeding one-third of global GDP.

Ping An remains committed to its original aspiration of providing people-centered financial services, guided by customer needs. The Group maintains its business policy of “focusing on core businesses, boosting revenue and cutting costs, advancing reform and innovation, and preventing risks”. By deepening its technology-enabled “integrated finance + health and senior care” strategy, Ping An aims to fully support the development of the real economy, actively fulfill corporate social responsibilities, and meet growing financial, healthcare, and senior care needs. The Group is dedicated to maximizing value for customers, shareholders, employees, and society as a whole.

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About Ping An Group

Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (HKEx:2318 / 82318; SSE:601318) is one of the largest financial services companies in the world. It strives to become a world-leading provider of integrated finance, health and senior care services. Under the technology-driven “integrated finance + health and senior care” strategy, the Group provides professional “financial advisory, family doctor, and senior care concierge” services to its nearly 245 million retail customers. Ping An advances intelligent digital transformation and employs technologies to improve financial businesses’ quality and efficiency and enhance risk management. The Group is listed on the stock exchanges in Hong Kong and Shanghai. As of the end of December 2024, Ping An had more than RMB12 trillion in total assets. The Group ranked 27th in the Forbes Global 2000 list in 2025 and 47th in the Fortune Global 500 list in 2025. 

For more information, please visit www.group.pingan.com and follow us on LinkedIn – PING AN.

Groundbreaking: AiMOGA Robotics’ Humanoid Robot Becomes World’s First to Autonomously Open Car Doors

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WUHU, China, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AiMOGA Robotics has announced a major milestone in the real-world deployment of embodied AI. Its humanoid robot, Mornine, has successfully performed an autonomous car door opening task inside a working Chery dealership — using only onboard sensors, full-body motion control, and end-to-end reinforcement learning.

Autonomous Door Opening, No Human Input

Unlike traditional scripted robots or teleoperated systems, Mornine completes the task without human intervention. The robot identifies the door handle, adjusts her posture, and pulls open the door using coordinated force across her arms, waist, and legs. The deployment marks one of the first instances of a service robot executing such a high-friction, physical interaction in a live commercial setting.

Mornine manages to open a Car Door
Mornine manages to open a Car Door

Perception and Learning via Reinforcement

Mornine’s sensor stack includes 3D LiDAR, depth and wide-angle cameras, and a visual-language model (VLM), allowing her to perceive door position and opening status in real time. Rather than being programmed to recognize handles, the robot learned this through reinforcement learning: over millions of simulation cycles, the model independently learned to focus on the correct region and execute the task.

“We never explicitly told the robot what a door handle is,” said the engineering team. “It learned to focus on that region by itself.”

Real-World Transfer Through Sim2Real

After simulation training, the learned model was deployed via Sim2Real methods. Mornine continues collecting live sensor data, which feeds back into the cloud training loop for ongoing improvement — enabling a continuous learning cycle in real deployments.

Commercial Use in Chery Dealerships

Mornine is currently operating in several Chery 4S dealerships in China. Beyond opening car doors, she assists in customer greeting, vehicle introduction, and item delivery. Her ability to handle physical tasks like door opening further supports AiMOGA’s vision of humanoid robots working alongside humans in real-world retail environments.

“Opening a car door may seem simple,” the company noted, “but in robotics, it marks a shift: from simulation to service, from command to capability.”

Lao President Reaffirms Commitment to Deepening Ties with Russia Ahead of Official Visit

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Thongsavanh Souvannasane
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President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo credit: Ekaterina Chesnokova, brics-russia2024.ru)

Ahead of his official visit to the Russian Federation from 30 July to 1 August, Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Laos and Russia.

In a message published by both Russia’s state news agency and Lao state media, President Thongloun, himself a former student in Russia, described the visit as a heartfelt return. He called it a meaningful opportunity to reconnect with old friends and reaffirm the enduring relationship that continues to support peace, development, and mutual progress.

The roots of Lao-Russian relations stretch back to Laos’s struggle for independence, when the Soviet Union supported the Lao revolutionary movement. Formal diplomatic relations were established on 7 October 1960.

Following the establishment of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in 1975, the Soviet Union played a key role in rebuilding the war-torn country, supporting healthcare, education, defence, and economic recovery.

After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Laos recognised the Russian Federation as its successor state in 1991. Their partnership entered a new phase with the signing of the 1994 Treaty on the Principles of Friendly Relations. Since then, cooperation has expanded across political, economic, humanitarian, and cultural sectors. The relationship was elevated to a strategic partnership in 2011.

President Thongloun praised Russia’s humanitarian efforts, particularly its assistance in clearing unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Laos, the most heavily bombed country per capita in the world. He expressed deep gratitude, calling the effort lasting proof of Russia’s friendship.

Economic ties have also grown, particularly in the mining, energy, and investment sectors. In 2024, more than 48,000 Russian tourists visited Laos, a sign of strengthening people-to-people connections.

The President also highlighted Russia’s contributions to capacity-building, noting that many Lao professionals have benefited from Russian educational programmes.

The visit coincides with several significant occasions: the Victory Day celebrations marking the end of the Second World War, the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Laos and Russia, and the 60th anniversary of the Lao-Russian Friendship Associations.

President Thongloun had initially planned to visit Russia in May to attend Victory Day celebrations, but the trip was postponed due to a COVID-19 infection. Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane represented him in his absence.

Following that visit, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed appreciation for Laos’s support in providing medical and psychological care to Russian military personnel.

Later this year, the two countries are scheduled to hold the Laros-2025 joint military exercises in Laos, further solidifying defence cooperation.

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