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Southeast Asia news — August 1, 2026 - Page 2

Publications tagged with Southeast Asia published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 4.

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  7. WorldSoutheast Asia

    Libya's Summer Weather: Mild and Increasingly Humid

    Mild summer weather prevails across Libya, with temperatures ranging from 27°C to 36°C along the coast and inland areas, and up to 42°C in southern regions. Humidity is significantly higher in coastal areas. Expect thunderstorms and light rain in some northwestern and southwestern regions in the evening. Temperatures will gradually increase over the northwestern regions starting Monday and continuing through the week.
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  12. WorldMiddle EastSoutheast Asia

    Russians Sell Montenegro Real Estate Amid Visa Changes

    Russian property owners in Montenegro have started selling their real estate, with listings increasing by 10-15% over the past year. This trend coincides with Montenegro's announcement of introducing visas for Russians starting November 1, which is expected to decrease Russian tourist visits by 30%. Around 4,500 Russians own apartments or houses in Montenegro, many of whom rent them out to tourists. Discounts on real estate sales can reach 10-12%.
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  14. WorldSoutheast Asia

    Riyadh Air Launches First Southeast Asia Flight to Kuala Lumpur

    Riyadh Air has launched its first flight to Southeast Asia, with direct flights to Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian capital was chosen due to strong travel demand between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. The airline plans to increase its services from three times a week to daily flights. This development strengthens air connectivity between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, supporting trade, investment, and bilateral relations. It also offers more travel options for leisure, business, education, religious travel, family visits, and community.
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  16. ScienceOceaniaSoutheast AsiaSemiconductors

    Unitree's Historic IPO: First Public Valuation for Profitable Humanoid Robotics Company

    Chinese robotics maker Unitree is set to list on Shanghai's STAR Market, raising about 4.2 billion yuan ($618 million) at an implied valuation near 42 billion yuan ($5.9 billion). This marks the first time a profitable humanoid-robot maker operating at scale has a real, daily market price. Unitree, which shipped over 5,500 humanoid robots last year and achieved a net margin of over 35%, will use the proceeds for robot 'brains', new products, and a manufacturing base. The IPO is expected to set a benchmark for the 'embodied intelligence' trade.
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  22. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaSoutheast Asia

    Argentina, South Korea Sign Cooperation Memorandum on Critical Minerals

    Argentina and South Korea signed a cooperation memorandum on critical minerals, focusing on lithium, during South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's visit to Buenos Aires. The memorandum aims to promote investments and joint projects in exploration, extraction, processing, and refining of critical minerals. The Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and South Korean Minister of Commerce, Industry and Resources Kim Jeong-kwan signed the memorandum at the Palacio San Martín. The agreement also seeks to expand technological exchange and strengthen secure supply chains for battery and advanced technology industries. Additionally, the Argentine government approved South Korean company Posco's access to benefits within the Regime of Incentives for Large Investments (RIGI) for the expansion of its lithium Sal de Oro project in northwestern Argentina, with an investment of $207.9 million.
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