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Manmohan Singh Chadha obituary

Other lives: Pioneering entrepreneur who set up a series of companies selling south-east Asian foods in the UK

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2024

Ditching European trade for China and India was ever a poor bet. Now it’s a farce

Brexiters’ Asia hopes have foundered amid economic woes and hardline nationalism; it’s time to look at markets in our own backyard

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2024

Bangladesh, a young nation embracing globalisation

Fifty-three years ago, Bangladesh finally obtained independence from Pakistan, at the cost of a war that left nearly 3 million people dead. Since then, the nation has developed into one of Asia's most dynamic economies, thanks in particular to the textile industry. The garment industry brings in more than $55…

France 24 · Apr 5, 2024

Asia Stocks Stumble As Oil Prices Climb

Asian stocks stumble due to risk-off sentiment, impacting oil prices and creating unease among investors. Analysts see potential buying opportunities amids...

Top News · Apr 5, 2024

Asian Equities Tumble, Oil Extends Gains On Middle East Worries

The threat of regional war compounded fears that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates as much as previously expected, with focus now on the release of key US jobs data later in the day.

International Business Times · Apr 5, 2024

2024 F1 Japanese Grand Prix session timings and preview

The iconic Suzuka fixture has been moved to the early part of the season this year as part of an Asia-Oceania flyaway leg that also includes races in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Australia and China.

Motorsport · Apr 4, 2024

Philippines To Hold Joint Naval Drills With US, Japan, Australia

The Philippines will hold joint naval drills with the United States, Japan and Australia, two diplomatic sources told AFP Thursday, as the four countries deepen military ties to counter China's expanding influence in the Asia-Pacific region.

International Business Times · Apr 4, 2024

Schools close and crops wither as ‘historic’ heatwave hits south-east Asia

Governments across region grappling for response as temperatures soar to unseasonable highs

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2024

Asian Markets Mixed After US Data, Eyes On Jobs Report

An equities rally that started at the back end of 2023 has stuttered in recent weeks after a string of reports suggested the economy was too strong and prices too sticky for officials to begin easing monetary policy this year.

Latin Times · Apr 4, 2024

Majority in Southeast Asia would choose China over US, survey suggests

Survey by Singapore-based think tank points to Beijing’s growing influence in the region.

Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2024