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Pandemic sets back Asia-Pacific's poverty fight by 2 years - ADB

The pandemic has set back the fight against poverty in the Asia-Pacific region by at least two years, and many nations will find it harder to escape poverty, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Asian markets drop as investors eye US Fed outlook

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were down on Wednesday after falls in global stocks as the euro plunged against the dollar and traders await news on the next US interest rate hikes.

AFP

Beyond beauty

Self-taught Franco-Vietnamese artist Hom Nguyen is notable for his expressive drawings. His latest exhibition, "Un Monde Meilleur: A Better World", features 12 portraits of women.

Bangkok Post

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The food crisis is much bigger than Ukraine

Russia's blockade of Ukrainian food shipments and the potential loss of Ukrainian harvests due to disruptions from the war have dominated headlines in recent months. Between February and June, global wheat prices surged by more than 60%, fuelling humanitarian concerns and warnings from international development agencies about food insecurity in…

Bangkok Post

Stirling glassware firm lands record overseas order

Three-year deal will see giftware range supplied to duty free outlets at Asian airports

Insider UK

Asian shares fall on Fed worries after Wall Street sell-off

Asian shares are mostly lower, echoing a broad sell-off on Wall Street amid speculation about another interest rate raise from the U.S. Federal Reserve

The Independent UK

Asian Markets Track Wall St Plunge on Growing Rate Fears

Asian markets fell again Tuesday and the dollar held gains as traders grow increasingly worried that the Federal Reserve will continue to ramp up interest rates to fight inflation. With the Jackson Hole symposium of central bankers and finance chiefs taking place this week, the focus is on what Fed…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Asian markets track Wall St plunge on growing rate fears

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets fell again Tuesday and the dollar held gains as traders grow increasingly worried that the Federal Reserve will continue to ramp up interest rates to fight inflation.

AFP

New Asian street hawker inspired food court for Canberra

The project will be lead by acclaimed chef Shaun Presland.

The Canberra Times

Ruthless Urawa smash Pathum to set up Jeonbuk semi-final

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) - Two-time continental kings Urawa Reds thrashed Thailand's BG Pathum United 4-0 on Monday to set up an Asian Champions League semi-final against Jeonbuk Motors.

AFP

End of Singapore's gay sex-ban is small step in Asia-Pacific

Singapore’s decision to decriminalize sex between men is being hailed as a step in the right direction for LGBTQ rights in the Asia-Pacific region, a vast area of nearly 5 billion people with different laws and attitudes

The Independent UK

Asian stocks mixed before Fed meeting after China cuts rate

Asian stock markets are mixed after China cut an interest rate that affects mortgage costs

The Independent UK

Most Asian markets down as traders eye key Powell speech

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were broadly lower Monday as the rally from June's lows runs out of steam owing to renewed concerns about Federal Reserve plans to ramp up interest rates to combat runaway inflation.

AFP

Philippines' Princess becomes queen of Simone Asia Pacific Cup

Jakarta (AFP) - The Philippines' Princess Mary Superal secured her first ever international golf title on Saturday, beating a tough crowd that included major winners at the Simone Asia Pacific Cup in Indonesia.

AFP

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Bangkok Post

Huawei's ICT camp gets underway

Global tech powerhouse Huawei Technologies is pursuing its onsite ICT skill building event under its flagship Asia-Pacific Seeds for the Future programme in Thailand to develop digital skills among youth in the region.

Bangkok Post

Apec to cooperate to boost tourism

Tourism ministers from across Asia-Pacific have expressed concerns over the damaging effects of Covid-19 on the economy and travel industry, but failed to reach a consensus on all issues due to certain sensitivities.

Bangkok Post

Steel prices drop amid demand dip

Global steel prices, which soared as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, have declined following lower demand for steel in China and an increase in steel imports into Asia from Russia, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

AFP

Urawa crush JDT to advance in Asian Champions League

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) - Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds booked their place in the Asian Champions League quarter-finals with a 5-0 rout of Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim on home turf Friday.

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Asian football legend Damjanovic waves goodbye to Champions League

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) - Asian Champions League legend Dejan Damjanovic said Friday he had "probably" played his last game in the competition at the age of 41 after scoring an all-time record 42 goals.

AFP

BG Pathum end Kitchee's Asian Champions League dream

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) - Thailand's BG Pathum United ended Kitchee's fairytale Asian Champions League run with a 4-0 win over the Hong Kong side in the round of 16 on Friday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Asian Markets Drift as Investors Assess Fed Outlook

Stocks swung in Asia on Friday as investors tried to assess the Federal Reserve's plans for lifting interest rates to fight inflation, with mixed data and differing opinions by bank officials providing little clarity. The rally across markets from their June lows appears to have run out of steam this…

The Independent UK

Asian markets mixed after Wall St gains on jobs data

Asian stock markets are mixed after Wall Street rose as investors analyzed conflicting economic signals ahead of a Federal Reserve conference next week

The Hindu

New Malayalam documentary on ‘the tallest elephant to have lived in Asia’

Chengalloor Ranganathan carried the main idol during Thrissur’s Arattupuzha Pooram from 1906 to 1914

AFP

Asian markets drift as investors assess Fed outlook

Hong Kong (AFP) - Stocks swung in Asia on Friday as investors tried to assess the Federal Reserve's plans for lifting interest rates to fight inflation, with mixed data and differing opinions by bank officials providing little clarity.

The Independent UK

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