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AP Week in Pictures: Asia

April 21-27, 2023

The Independent UK

‘Endless record heat’ in Asia as highest April temperatures recorded

Record figures for month recorded in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, China and South Asia

The Guardian - UK

Human activities in Asia have reduced elephant habitat by nearly two-thirds since 1700, dividing what remains into ever-smaller patches

Despite their iconic status and long association with humans, Asian elephants are one of the most endangered large mammals. Believed to number between 45,000 and 50,000 individuals worldwide, they are at risk throughout Asia due to human activities such as deforestation, mining, dam building and road construction, which have damaged…

The Conversation

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Between China and Ukraine: Why G7 and Quad meets will be another tightrope for Indian diplomacy

Even as India is holding a slew of events as the current G-20 president, set to culminate in the Delhi summit in September, the next few weeks will be hectic for the country’s summit diplomacy of a different kind and for a different reason.

Newslaundry

Bank: Asia must quit coal faster to stem worst climate woes

Asia must rapidly cut fossil fuel subsidies and plow more money into a clean energy transition to avoid catastrophic climate change that puts its own development at risk

The Independent UK

The Two Big Flaws in Penny Wong’s Talk of Deterrence Over Taiwan

It’s wishful thinking to dismiss debate on the most difficult and important foreign policy question as a “parlor game.”

The News Lens

Yamaha's Aerox 155 Sporty Scooter Gets Traction Control

Yamaha has updated the Aerox 155 in the Asian market with traction control, ABS, and OBD-2 compliance. The scooter also comes in a new blue and silver motif.

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How Asia’s Hottest New App Was Sunk by Secret China Connections

Bondee was booming in January when users thought its developer was from Singapore. Then they found out about its roots.

Businessweek

AI can process more information than humans – so will it stop us repeating our mistakes?

It is a cliche that not knowing history makes one repeat it. As many people have also pointed out, the only thing we learn from history is that we rarely learn anything from history. People engage in land wars in Asia over and over. They repeat the same dating mistakes,…

The Conversation

Africa's oceans are being protected to serve the interests of big foreign corporates

Africa’s valuable ocean resources have drawn the interest of foreign nations, particularly those in the West and Asia.

The Conversation

How to make carrot halwa – recipe

The rich and fudgy south Asian pudding in easy-to-follow steps

The Guardian - UK

Rates lift Standard Chartered to best results since Asia slowdown hit in 2014

The success came despite wider uncertainty around the banking sector

Evening Standard

Gura Gura review: diverse Asian flavours in Covent Garden

Just the premise of a “pan-Asian” restaurant can be disorientating. After all, how can any single menu truly capture the myriad cuisine of a region that covers a third of the planet?

The Week

Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to have different approach to pre-season

The Reds boss felt a trip to Asia last summer came too early during preparations for this campaign

The Independent UK

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Chinese Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Aims to Be More Sustainable

Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein plans to become more focused on sustainability, Executive Vice Chairman Donald Tang said on Tuesday, adding that consumers are no longer just concerned about affordability. Shein sells $10 dresses and $5 tops and has taken market share from other affordable fashion retailers. The company produces clothing…

Bangkok Post

Founder prepares for life after AirAsia

SINGAPORE: One of the best-known names in global aviation is preparing to step back from the front lines.

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s economy barely avoids recession amid rocky outlook

Asia’s fourth-largest economy grows 0.3 percent during first quarter amid improvements in exports and consumption.

The Guardian - AU

These are the 10 points of tension Australia wants to reconcile with its defence strategic review

As global issues drive regional security concerns, the country also has to balance its defence priorities with domestic pressures

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Dynamite News

IGGL completes Asia's largest underwater hydrocarbon pipeline across Brahmaputra: CEO

Asia's largest underwater hydro-carbon pipeline, below the river Brahmaputra connecting Jorhat and Majuli in Assam has been completed by the Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL), the company's CEO Ajit Kumar Thakur said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: Tulip Garden in Srinagar closes for this season after all-time high footfall

The world-famous and Asia's largest tulip garden in Srinagar is closed for visitors for this season after record tourist footfall this year during the one-month show. Must read further on Dynamite News:

Bangkok Post

Asian equities retreat on US slowdown worries

RECAP: Asian and European markets fell yesterday on lingering recession worries as data indicated the US economy was slowing down. Thailand has low recession risk but the SET has slid amid negative global sentiment and falling oil prices.

The Independent UK

48 Hours in Istanbul by Simon Calder

A city steeped in history, and which brings humanity together: Istanbul is a crossroads for the world, where Europe meets Asia and where the Mediterranean is linked to the Black Sea through the Bosphorus.

GoodToKnow

Global rice shortage: Here's why rice could disappear from store shelves

We explain the global rice shortage - including why rice production has fallen and where will be worst affected by the lack of supply.

The Independent UK

Bali travel guide: Everything to know before you go

The ‘Island of the Gods’ remains the benchmark for glorious escapism – here are the best things to do in Bali, from days on the beaches to exploring rice paddies and volcanoes.

The Independent UK

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