The Latest Breaking News from Asia

Celtic vs Wolves pre-season friendly scrapped

Celtic won't play Wolves in South Korea during their pre-season trip after the Premier League club pulled out of the Asian tour.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2023

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after central bankers say interest rates must stay high

Asian stock markets are mixed after leaders of major central banks said they need to keep interest rates high to fight persistent inflation despite fears that might tip the global economy into recession

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Tomato turns ‘red gold’ for farmers of Chittoor and Annamayya districts as prices touch ₹100 a kg

The spiralling price of tomatoes in open markets of Chittoor and Annamayya districts, which have the records of the largest acreage of the vegetable in Asia, has brought smiles to the farmers. The price of the second-grade tomato varieties went up to ₹85 a kg in the open market, while…

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

New date for Coldplay concert in Bangkok added, tickets out Friday

We kinda saw this coming. Following the announcement of new dates for the Asia leg of their ‘Music Of The Spheres World Tour’ in Singapore, Coldplay last week confirmed a new date has been added for their Bangkok stop too, due to overwhelming demand, after the first round of their…

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2023

Don’t toss that crab shell. A substance found in it could be key to renewable energy, researchers say

BALTIMORE — At summertime backyard feasts, crab shells are just a barrier between hunger and satisfaction. Marylanders smash the crustaceans’ protective casings with wooden mallets, pick out the tasty meat and toss the remnants aside.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2023

Hearts' Sammy Silvera transfer bid 'rejected' as Central Coast Mariners hold out for asking price

The Central Coast Mariners star has big interest from Asia and the English Championship and have already rejected a number of offers for their prized asset.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 27, 2023

Stock market today: Asia mixed after Wall St drifts lower following run-up

Asian stock markets are mixed after Wall Street drifted lower following its latest rally

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Transform development finance

In a world beset by rising temperatures, extreme weather patterns, and escalating natural disasters, the urgency of decisive action on climate change and the threat of future pandemics has never been more apparent. Both threats will affect us all. But the countries between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn --…

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023

Celtic’s move for Yang Hyun-jun in balance but club still keen on Asia market

South Korean Yang’s club, Gangwon, would rather wait until the end of their season in October before sanctioning a move.

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

In high-yield battle, India may beat Indonesia as top Asia trade

NEW DELHI: In the battle between Asia’s two highest-yielding major markets, Indian assets look more promising than those of Indonesia.

The Times of India · Jun 26, 2023