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Southeast Asia news — August 19, 2026

Publications tagged with Southeast Asia published on August 19, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

4 publications

World North America Southeast Asia
Aug 19, 2026, 17:21 UTC
US, Canada Reach Last-Minute Tariff Deal
In a late-night agreement, the United States and Canada suspended new tariffs set to take effect at midnight. The two countries reached a deal after intense negotiations, with President Trump postponing the 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days to allow for further talks.
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World Southeast Asia
Aug 19, 2026, 12:25 UTC
Moscow Schoolchildren Return from Great Arctic Expedition
Moscow schoolchildren and college students returned from the Great Arctic Expedition, having visited the northernmost point of Eurasia - Cape Chelyuskin. Led by traveler Matvey Shparo, they observed flora and fauna, took water and soil samples, preserved plant specimens, launched a scientific weather balloon, and recreated memorial steles. The expedition, which began in 2018, involved over 10,000 children this year.
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World Asia Middle East Southeast Asia
Aug 19, 2026, 10:15 UTC
Argentine Couple's Experience in Madrid: Job Access vs. High Rents
An Argentine couple shares their experience of living in Madrid. They praise the multicultural atmosphere, social life, and gastronomy. However, they also highlight the challenges of sky-high rents and bureaucratic housing processes.
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World Southeast Asia
Aug 19, 2026, 01:57 UTC
Tokyo's Office Vacancy Rate at Record Low
The office vacancy rate in Tokyo has reached a record low of 1.5%, making it the lowest among major global cities. This is attributed to a swift return to work post-COVID, with Japan's office attendance rate being high compared to the rest of the world.
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US, Canada Reach Last-Minute Tariff Deal

Moscow Schoolchildren Return from Great Arctic Expedition

Argentine Couple's Experience in Madrid: Job Access vs. High Rents

Tokyo's Office Vacancy Rate at Record Low