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Asia's factories signal more pain as China recovery falters

SINGAPORE: Asia’s factories saw further easing in demand in May as China's faltering recovery weighed on a region already smarting from a global trade downturn.

Bangkok Post

US-China tensions expected to dominate Asia security meeting

Tensions between the United States and China are expected to loom over Asia's top security meeting this week, as China has declined a bilateral meeting between the superpowers' defence chiefs.

Reuters

How raising tobacco taxes can save lives and cut poverty across the Asia-Pacific

The human costs of tobacco and smoking worldwide are huge. 1.3 billion people use tobacco, mostly in low- and middle-income countries. More than 8 million people die prematurely because of tobacco, at an annual economic loss of at least US$1.4 trillion. And you don’t have to be a smoker to…

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Moody's upbeat on decoupling trend

Emerging markets in Asia-Pacific are expected to benefit from supply chain decoupling, as the US and Europe are looking to diversify risks in security-related industries, say analysts.

Bangkok Post

North Korea missile tests endanger shipping, UN maritime agency told

North Korean missile tests are endangering the safety of commercial shipping in busy sea lanes in northeastern Asia without enough time given for notification, several countries told a UN agency on Wednesday.

Reuters

Why 40°C is bearable in a desert but lethal in the tropics

This year, even before the northern hemisphere hot season began, temperature records were being shattered. Spain for instance saw temperatures in April (38.8°C) that would be out of the ordinary even at the peak of summer. South and south-east Asia in particular were hammered by a very persistent heatwave, and…

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Suspected state-linked hackers target Asean

A hacking group suspected of ties to an Asian government has broadened its targets to government agencies in countries including Thailand and Indonesia, carrying out cyber-espionage as recently as April, the cybersecurity firm Group-IB says.

Bangkok Post

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China to join Indonesia's multilateral naval drills despite rising tension

China will send warships to a multilateral naval exercise hosted this month by Indonesia, which has also invited countries such as North Korea, Russia, South Korea and the United States, amid rising tension in the Asia-Pacific region.

Reuters

Asian talents score big at Cannes

From Japan to Malaysia by way of Vietnam, Asian filmmakers of disparate sensibilities triumphed at the recently-wrapped 76th Cannes Film Festival. The Palme d'Or may have gone to French filmmaker Justine Triet from her tense drama Anatomy Of A Fall, but six other awards handed out by the world's most…

Bangkok Post

Premier League still booming in Asia despite Manchester City dominance

City winning five of the last six titles has not diluted interest as the popularity of England’s top flight outstrips its competitors

The Guardian - UK

Huge British themed resort with fake Big Ben and Changing of the Guard opens in Asia

Londoner Macao in China is a resort made up of two hotels that feature British icons including Big Ben. Nelson's Column, 10 Downing Street and the Abbey Road zebra crossing

Daily Mirror

NATO should tread carefully in Southeast Asia, where memories of colonialism linger

NATO’s incursion into the Indo-Pacific region is a move that will exacerbate regional conflicts and tensions. That’s because NATO cannot be separated from the history of European colonialism and imperialism that shaped modern Asia — and plays a major role in Chinese nationalism today.

The Conversation

With a World Cup spot booked, Indian juniors will hope to go all the way in the Asia Cup

With the Indian men’s hockey team reaching the semifinals of the ongoing Junior Asia Cup and booking its spot at the Junior World Cup later this year, coach C.R. Kumar is looking beyond, preparing players for the step up to the senior level.

The Hindu

The world’s worst animal disease is killing frogs worldwide. A testing breakthrough could help save them

Breakthrough testing offers hope in saving frogs from the deadliest global animal disease. Read more on The Hindu.

The Hindu

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Bangkok Post

Menstrual health and climate crisis

Menstruation is too often treated as a taboo topic and this stigma is pronounced in emergencies, where the challenges of managing menstruation are amplified. Asia and the Pacific are especially vulnerable to climate change, with droughts, floods and extreme storms that will continue to devastate critical infrastructure.

ABC News

From Beijing to Taipei, ABC correspondent Bill Birtles reflects on eight years reporting on China

As the ABC's East Asia correspondent, Bill Birtles has covered geopolitical tensions, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and at one point made headlines himself.

The Independent UK

Iraq announces plans for $17 billion transportation project linking Asia to Europe

Iraq’s prime minister announced plans for a $17 billion regional transportation project intended to facilitate the flow of goods from Asia to Europe

The Hindu

A revolutionary period of Indian mapmaking explored at Asiatic Society of Mumbai’s Mapped! exhibition

Twenty-two archival maps from the Great Trigonometrical Survey and the Bombay Revenue Survey of the 19th century reveal India’s advanced map-making methodologies

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Laos' heritage town needs preservation

Few sites anywhere in Asia can match the charm and cultural importance of Luang Prabang, the old royal capital of Laos situated on the Mekong River. With a legacy dating back some 800 years, the town and its verdant riverside surroundings were inscribed as a Unesco World Heritage Site in…

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian markets mixed as US government debt talks push toward brink of default

Asian markets have turned mostly higher as a deadline looms for Congress to reach a deal on the U.S. government debt or face a potentially damaging default

The Independent UK

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May 19-25, 2023

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Improving how the IMF does business could help billions of people worldwide — by giving governments money to spend on public goods and increasing accountability. Podcast

In countries across the Global South, the launch of IMF programs often sparks considerable concern. This is because of the IMF’s reputation: during the 1980s, many nations in Africa, Asia and Latin America turned to the IMF seeking loans to mitigate economic challenges. These loans were accompanied by stringent conditions,…

Inverse

What 'American Born Chinese' Star Daniel Wu Learned From Jackie Chan

In 2019, Daniel Wu survived a near-death experience. He now returns to play a role he kind of played before, as the star of 'American Born Chinese' on Disney+.

The Times of India

India poised for world-beating growth, CEA Anantha Nageswaran says

NEW DELHI: India’s strong credit demand and softening crude oil prices could buoy the economy, putting the South Asian country on course for a 6.5% expansion this fiscal year, according to a top adviser to the finance ministry.

Axios

Microsoft detects Chinese hacking of U.S. infrastructure in key Pacific island Guam

The likely aim is to "disrupt critical communications infrastructure" between U.S. and Asia in a crises, Microsoft says.

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