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What is the Lunar New Year? Traditions and celebrations explained

Sunday marks the start of the Year of the Rabbit and more than a billion people from China and Asia will celebrate.

Al Jazeera

Together we can end child labour

Some 62 million children in the Asia-Pacific region are in child labour. It is a simple sentence to write but far harder to comprehend. Spend a moment to think just how big that number is -- roughly similar to every child aged under 14 in the Philippines, Vietnam and Japan…

Bangkok Post

Creative climate solutions are the way forward

This year was a tumultuous one in many ways. While climate-related shocks became even more prevalent and severe, Russia's invasion of Ukraine triggered a global energy crisis that continues to affect millions of peoples' lives and livelihoods. Following that shock, unprecedented heatwaves across Europe, Asia, and North America, and then…

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Marcos says sea feud involving China keeps him up at night

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says the long-raging disputes in the South China Sea that involve China, the Philippines and other coastal states have kept him “up at night” and warned that a war in Asia, like the fighting in Ukraine, would be disastrous to the world

The Independent UK

What does Ronaldo’s signing for Al Nassr mean for Saudi Arabia?

As Ronaldo gets set to make his Saudi debut, his signing could have a major effect on and off the pitch.

Al Jazeera

Thai stocks are top pick in Asean on tourism outlook: JPMorgan

A better-than-expected upswing in tourism from China’s re-opening and the likely fillip to domestic consumption make Thai stocks the top pick for JPMorgan Chase & Co in Southeast Asia.

Bangkok Post

JPMorgan’s top pick in Asean is Thai stocks on tourism outlook

A better-than-expected upswing in tourism from China’s re-opening and the likely fillip to domestic consumption make Thai stocks the top pick for JPMorgan Chase & Co in Southeast Asia.

Bangkok Post

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Southeast Asia food delivery market slows in risk to Grab, GoTo

SINGAPORE: Southeast Asia’s food delivery spending grew at the slowest pace in at least four years in 2022, highlighting the challenges faced by regional internet giants Grab Holdings Ltd and GoTo Group.

Bangkok Post

Thais target World Cup spot

Thailand aim to become a force in Asia and claim their first-ever World Cup berth after retaining the Asean title on Monday night.

Bangkok Post

Ronaldo-Messi Rivalry Set for New Chapter in Riyadh

A new chapter in the celebrated rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will unfurl on Thursday when they meet in an exhibition match as the Portugal forward gears up for his first game in Saudi Arabia since joining Al Nassr. After a glittering career in Europe that saw him…

Asharq Al-Awsat

PTTEP exits Brazil with new focus on Asia

PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) has exited its petroleum exploration and production business in Brazil by dissolving its subsidiary Participations and Explorations Corporation (PEC), as the company aims to focus more on investments in Asia.

Bangkok Post

Nepal plane crash: 'Kind' and 'fun' teacher named as one of 72 feared dead in disaster

Australian teacher Myron Love, 29, is feared dead after a plane crashed in Nepal on Sunday. He had been travelling through Asia when he boarded the ATR 72 Yeti airlines flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Daily Mirror

Asian shares mostly higher after gains on Wall Street

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after Wall Street benchmarks ended last week on a high note

The Independent UK

Worked on my speed and variations: Lakshya Sen in pursuit of Olympic berth

NEW DELHI: Star India shuttler Lakshya Sen has worked on his "speed and variations" to be battle ready for the new season as he seeks title triumphs in the Asian and European circuits to seal a Paris Olympic berth at the earliest.

The Times of India

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Western allies and Japan unite to face threat posed by China, Russia

The United States and Japan have unveiled plans to strengthen their military alliance to help counter threats from North Korea and China, which they believe pose the greatest security challenges in the Asia-Pacific region.

Daily Mirror

'World's richest footballer' on privileged English upbringing and Premier League dream

Former Chelsea youngster Faiq Bolkiah, dubbed the 'world's richest footballer' has rebuilt his career in Asia after suffering a number of setbacks around Europe

The Independent UK

Asian markets mostly higher, tracking Wall Street gains

Shares have advanced in Asia after news that U.S. consumer inflation slowed last month pushed Wall Street benchmarks higher

The Independent UK

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North America aims to make 25% of what it imports from Asia, Mexico says

Mexico, the United States and Canada plan to produce in North America 25% of what they currently import from Asia under a new drive to promote the integration of the region's economy, Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Thursday.

The Conversation

South Korea to ban bear farming, but what to do about hundreds of captive animals that remain?

South Korea’s successful restoration of a wild Asiatic black bear population to Jirisan National Park is a huge conservation success story. But the fortune of this wild population stands in contrast to the plight of more than 300 captive bears that remain on bear farms across the country, often in…

Bangkok Post

Thai star Ratchanon, China's Ding to lead Asia's amateur challenge

SINGAPORE: Some of Asia's best young golfers will get the opportunity to show the world what they can do next month, when the DP World Tour returns to Singapore.

Bangkok Post

Bangchak acquires most of Esso Thailand

SET-listed Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP) has acquired a 65.99% stake worth 55 billion baht in Esso Thailand mainly from ExxonMobil Asia Holdings Pte.

ABC News

Australia's human rights credibility undermined by domestic record, new report finds

Human Rights Watch highlights more Indigenous Australians died in custody last year than in 2021, and that new laws targeting climate protesters resulted in harsher penalties against activists.

Fortune

The ax falls at Goldman Sachs

The round of cuts began in Asia, and continued through the workday in New York.

The Conversation

New report shows alarming changes in the entire global water cycle

In 2022, a third La Niña year brought much rain to Australia and Southeast Asia and dry conditions to the other side of the Pacific. These patterns were expected, but behind these variations there are troubling signs the entire global water cycle is changing.

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