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Major Asian call scam suspect extradited from Albania to Thailand

The alleged second-in-command of a major Taiwanese call scam gang extradited from Albania has arrived back in Thailand to face prosecution for fraud committed against victims in Thailand and other countries in Asia, the Office of the Attorney-General announced.

Bangkok Post

New Study Of South China Ancient Human DNA Hints At Native Americans’ East Asian Roots

A statement from Cell Press quotes study co-author Bing Su as saying: “Ancient DNA technique is a really powerful tool.

Zenger

Asian stocks follow Wall St lower before likely US rate hike

Asian stock markets have followed Wall Street lower as traders prepare for a possible sharp interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve to cool inflation

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Asia goes nuclear as climate, Ukraine banish memory of Fukushima

China, Japan, South Korea, India and Pakistan are betting on nuclear power amid climate crisis, energy security fears.

Al Jazeera

Most Asian markets down as Fed prepares latest hike

Hong Kong (AFP) - Stocks fell Wednesday as recession fears returned to the forefront of traders' minds ahead of an expected Federal Reserve interest rate hike later in the day.

AFP

QSR of Asia keen on 2nd KFC business

The QSR of Asia under Thai Beverage Plc (ThaiBev), one of the operators of KFC in Thailand, is keen to participate in a race to acquire another KFC franchise if Restaurants Development Co, one of the other KFC franchisees in Thailand, agrees to sell its KFC franchise business as reported.

Bangkok Post

Global HIV response is in danger

Last year, world leaders came together at the United Nations in New York and agreed on a groundbreaking Political Declaration on HIV and Aids. That plan takes on the inequalities that drive the pandemic and will dramatically reduce new HIV infections and Aids-related deaths by 2025 and end the Aids…

Bangkok Post

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Ukraine ‘will help combat hunger and rising prices for food’, FM Dmytro Kuleba says

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba spoke to FRANCE 24 about the four-way agreement on the export of Ukrainian wheat, the delivery of arms to Ukraine and the military situation on the ground, especially around the city of Kherson. He stressed that Ukraine would do everything in its power to resume…

France 24

Sankyo Seiko to Purchase French Luxury Fashion House Leonard

Privately-held French fashion house Leonard, known for its stylized orchid prints, is being sold to its long-time parter in Asia, Japan-based Sankyo Seiko, the company said Monday. The move marks the end of family ownership for the luxury label, which was founded in 1958, and symbolizes the struggle of smaller,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Asian traders cautious ahead of results, Alibaba lifts Hong Kong

Hong Kong (AFP) - Markets fluctuated in Asia on Tuesday as traders nervously geared up for a slew of earnings from the world's biggest firms and an expected Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

AFP

South Korea’s economy beats growth forecasts

Asia’s fourth-largest economy grew 2.9 percent year-on-year in the second quarter.

Al Jazeera

Why Premier League fans are struggling to buy their club's new kits amid mass disruption

More than half of clubs across the top four English divisions have been impacted because of supply chain issues linked to Covid-19 disruption in Asian factories

Daily Mirror

English pottery a hit in Asia thanks to Squid Game

Denby’s star is on the rise since its Halo teacup featured in Netflix’s South Korean blockbuster

The Guardian - UK

Why are Man Utd playing two pre-season matches in two days this weekend?

The Red Devils have returned from their pre-season tour of Asia and Australia and will now end their pre-season preparations with a double header against Spanish opposition this weekend

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AFP

Stock markets drift lower as traders prepare for big week

Hong Kong (AFP) - Equity markets in Asia and Europe slipped Monday at the start of a key week for equities as the Federal Reserve prepares to lift interest rates again and some of the world's biggest companies report earnings.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Asian Shares Start Week Lower, Tracking Wall St Retreat

Asian shares tumbled Monday after a retreat on Wall Street spurred by disappointing economic data and corporate earnings. Oil prices also slipped. Investors are awaiting the next move by the US Federal Reserve, which is expected to raise its key interest rate again on Wednesday as it strives to beat…

The Independent UK

Asian shares start week lower, tracking Wall St retreat

Asian shares have opened mostly lower after a retreat on Wall Street

AFP

Asian markets drift lower as traders eye big week

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets slipped Monday at the start of a key week for equities as the Federal Reserve prepares to lift interest rates again and some of the world's biggest companies report earnings.

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U.S. to host virtual meeting on Tuesday of Indo-Pacific trade, economic ministers

The United States will host a virtual meeting on Tuesday of officials representing the 14 countries that have joined the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, as Washington seeks to expand its engagement with Asia.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter delegation chases Newcastle to Singapore flights

A high-profile Hunter business and political delegation has arrived in Singapore to progress negotiations on direct flights into the Asian transport hub.

AAP

CA sign India TV deal with Disney Star

Cricket Australia has announced a seven-year deal with Disney Star to broadcast cricket into India and elsewhere in Asia.

The Independent UK

More than 160 million women across the world have unmet contraception needs, study finds

Women in south Sudan – where just two per cent have access – are most affected

AFP

No-nonsense Ten Hag stamps mark on new-look United

Perth (Australia) (AFP) - New Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag kicked off his reign with three wins and a draw on their pre-season tour of Asia and Australia.

AFP

Sancho stars in Manchester United draw with Villa

Perth (Australia) (AFP) - Winger Jadon Sancho continued his goal scoring form but Manchester United let slip a two-goal advantage to finish their pre-season tour of Asia and Australia with a 2-2 friendly draw against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach confirms pension age to stay at 66 and companies won't be able to force people to retire

The Taoiseach, speaking to reporters during a tour of Asia, also confirmed that a mandatory retirement age will be a thing of the past

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