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China's overtures to foreign firms fall on familiar ears at 'Asia's Davos'

'China is open for business' was the message its newly-appointed Premier Li Qiang delivered this week to the Boao Forum, an international summit sometimes touted as Asia's answer to the World Economic Forum's meetings in Davos.

Reuters

Rishi Sunak sidesteps question about whether having private swimming pool means he’s out of touch – as it happened

PM also refused to say what he would do if inquiry into Dominic Raab found justice secretary bullied officials

The Guardian - UK

World Bank says recoveries in Asian economies losing steam

The World Bank says developing economies in Asia have mostly regained ground lost during the pandemic but are seeing their recoveries stall as productivity lags

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UK claims post-Brexit win with trans-Pacific trade pact membership

LONDON: The UK will join 11 other countries in a major Asia-Pacific trade partnership, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Friday, in the country's biggest post-Brexit trade deal following nearly two years of talks.

Bangkok Post

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The Independent UK

UK agrees to join Pacific trade pact in post-Brexit deal

The U.K. has agreed to join an Asia-Pacific trade pact that includes Japan, Mexico and Australia

The Independent UK

New project seeks to bring south Asian literature to western readers

Founded by two translators – one American, one British – the Salt initiative will provide mentorships, funding and a south Asia-focused literary translation school

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Rising in the East: three UK business owners on finding success in Asia

Entrepreneurs who looked to new horizons explain how they discovered the secrets of successful exporting and broke into Asia-Pacific and beyond

The Guardian - UK

Asian swamp eels spread in the Everglades. ‘Potentially the worst species we’ve had yet’

For a crayfish in the Florida Everglades, its worst nightmare is three feet long, dark brown and pure muscle, with a mouth like a vacuum that sucks up nearly everything it can find — tiny fish, small shellfish, turtle eggs and frogs.

Miami Herald

China’s premier warns against ‘chaos and conflicts’ in Asia

China’s No 2 official says Beijing can be ‘anchor for world peace’ amid tensions with the United States.

Al Jazeera

Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp's 'golden rule' at risk amid £130m Jude Bellingham advice

Liverpool are back in action when they make the dreaded trip to Manchester City and there could be some added spice onto the fixture after Andy Robertson and Rodri's spat

Daily Mirror

Super Formula eyes renewed attempt at holding overseas race

Masahiko Kondo, who has been chosen to take over as chairman of Super Formula organiser JRP from Satoru Nakajima, mentioned the prospect of expanding the single-seater series beyond Japan’s borders in a press conference at Suzuka earlier this month.

Motorsport

Asia’s arms race: potential flashpoints from Taiwan to the South China Sea

Guardian correspondents look at the buildup of tensions across the region, from North Korea to the Pacific islands

The Guardian - AU

Hong Kong art market hits pre-pandemic highs

HONG KONG: As thousands of visitors streamed through a Hong Kong exhibition hall and deals were struck for works by Picasso and Yayoi Kusama, art collectors celebrated the city’s return to its bustling heyday.

Bangkok Post

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The Independent UK

Asian stocks rise as anxiety over banks starts to fade

Asian stocks are higher after anxiety about the global financial system began to fade following three high-profile bank failures

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AirAsia Just Dropped Direct Flights From Gold Coast To Kuala Lumpur You Could Score Free Tix

The direct flights will be available on the 1st of April, and to kick things off AirAsia is slashing 20% off on all seats on all flights.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok is home to Asia’s best restaurant

SINGAPORE — A fixture on the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants lists since 2017, Bangkok's Le Du climbed to the top spot to be awarded The Best Restaurant in Asia, at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 awards held in Singapore on March 28.

Bangkok Post

Thai cement production needs to reduce its carbon emissions

Thailand is among the largest producers of cement in Asia, manufacturing nearly 33 million tonnes per year. While this is good news for the economy, it's bad news for the climate as the industry is a huge emitter of greenhouse gases.

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Liverpool Echo

Liverpool pre-season tour plans emerge as Las Vegas decision made

Details about Liverpool's pre-season tour emerge as a return to Singapore is considered by club officials after ruling out a trip to Las Vegas

Bangkok Post

‘Asian Davos’ under way in China

Chinese government officials and business leaders are meeting this week, along with high-profile international guests on the tropical island of Hainan for the annual Boao Forum, which has come to be dubbed the “Asian Davos”.

The Independent UK

The White Lotus season three filming location reportedly revealed

Series creator Mike White previously hinted that the next season would be set in Asia

Daily Mirror

Outnumbered child star poses with 'bags of marijuana' during South East Asia trip

Outnumbered favourite Daniel Roche, who played hyperactive Ben in the BBC comedy, is now 23 and has been spending a few months travelling around South East Asia

Newsroom.co.nz

RNZ enters Chinese-language news amid censorship concerns

The state broadcaster is due to launch a dedicated Asia unit amid concerns about foreign interference in Chinese-language media.

The Times of India

India’s shrinking current account gap provides a reprieve for rupee

MUMBAI: Economists are lowering their forecasts for India’s current-account shortfall, thanks to favorable trade trends that are proving to be a blessing for the rupee — currently among the worst performers in emerging Asia.

Al Jazeera

China’s rich flee crackdowns for ‘Asia’s Switzerland’ Singapore

Chinese wealth is rushing into the Southeast Asian city-state, prompting unease among some locals.

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