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Indonesia's stance on China-Taiwan conflict more about dependency on Beijing than being neutral

Indonesia’s attitude toward rising tensions between China and Taiwan suggests Southeast Asia’s largest economy is still dependent on China, fearing the loss of its closest and biggest trading partner.

The Conversation

Dengue in France: tropical diseases in Europe may not be that rare for much longer

Dengue, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes, is a common disease in parts of Asia and Latin America. Recently, though, France has experienced an outbreak of locally transmitted dengue.

The Conversation

New Covid-like virus discovered in Russian bat may infect humans and evade vaccines, study finds

Such viruses circulating in wildlife outside of Asia ‘pose threat to global health,’ scientists say

The Independent UK

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BG becomes new Sponsor of Palencia CF 2022/23

Bangkok Glass Public Company Limited, or BG, has been recognised as one of Thailand’s largest providers of glass packaging as well as one of the largest businesses in Asia. BG also owns BGPU, or BG Pathum United Football Club, which has been one of the top football clubs in Thai…

Bangkok Post

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The Independent UK

Singapore overtakes Hong Kong in world financial centres ranking

NEW YORK: Singapore has overtaken Hong Kong to become Asia’s top financial centre — and the third in the world — according to a new report that puts New York and London in the first and second spots.

Bangkok Post

Asian bourses slip after Fed hike

Many Asian stock exchanges deepened their losses on Thursday as currencies tanked after the US Federal Reserve delivered a third consecutive 75-basis-point interest rate cut overnight and signalled more to come through next year, sparking fears of recession.

Bangkok Post

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The world is making the Mekong its dump

Mounting marine pollution is choking the world’s oceans and rivers, especially in Southeast Asia — and it’ll only get worse unless something changes.

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Scottish hotel management firm expands into Asia

The business is also investing in expansion and upgrades of its Scottish portfolio

Insider UK

Kingpin of US Navy scam in Asia caught

A military contractor at the centre of a major US Navy corruption scandal in Thailand and elsewhere in Asia has been arrested in Venezuela, where he had fled after escaping house arrest in California.

Bangkok Post

Asia stocks follow Wall Street down as Fed fights inflation

Asian stock markets have followed Wall Street lower after the Federal Reserve delivered another big interest rate hike and raised its outlook for more to cool galloping inflation

The Independent UK

Oil Rises as Supply Fears Overtake Recession Worries

Oil rebounded on Thursday after sliding 1% in the previous session as concerns over tight supplies heading into winter eclipsed fears of a global recession. Brent crude futures rose 50 cents, or 0.6%, to $90.33 per barrel by 0319 GMT, recouping their losses in early Asia trade.

Asharq Al-Awsat

The Ivy Asia review: Pricey dishes at Cardiff's controversial new restaurant left us holding our breath for the bill

The food was delicious and the atmosphere is unique, but the prices at the new Ivy Asia are high

Wales Online

Cambodian police raid alleged cybercrime trafficking compounds

Cambodian authorities said raids are underway this week at suspected cybercrime compounds across the Southeast Asian country, uncovering evidence of human trafficking, illegal confinement and torture.

Reuters

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‘Risks loom large’: Asian Development Bank cuts growth forecast

Manila-based development bank lowers the growth forecast for 2022 from 5.2 percent to 4.3 percent.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia rolls out digital nomad visa

Without much fanfare, Malaysia has rolled out a visa programme that may become the first fully fledged digital nomad and remote worker pass to be offered in Southeast Asia.

The Independent UK

Asian lender ADB cuts forecasts to reflect weakening outlook

The Asian Development Bank has downgraded its forecasts for growth in the region, citing the war in Ukraine, rising interest rates to combat decades-high inflation, and China's slowing economy

Bangkok Post

Agoda: Thai tourism makes cautious revival

Thailand is one of the first countries in Asia to see tourism rebound from the pandemic, driven by positive signals from both foreign and domestic travellers, according to Agoda.

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Growing Asia's EV ecosystem

Asia's electric-vehicle market is poised for growth. Those who approach the challenges and opportunities with an ecosystem view can create significant value for their business -- and the global climate.

The Times of India

Markets settle higher for 2nd day; Nifty jumps over 1%

MUMBAI: Equity indices ended higher for the second straight session on Tuesday, with the Nifty rallying over 1 per cent, helped by across-the-board buying and recovery in the US and Asian markets.

The Times of India

Fully-fit Thomas hopes to grab glory at Asia-Pacific Amateurs, leads seven member Indian team

CHONBURI: Gearing up for his fifth appearance at the Asia Pacific Amateur Championships, a fit-again Rayhan Thomas hoped to go the distance this time after missing the title by a whisker four years ago.

Reuters

Outbound Asian tourists to hit pre-pandemic levels by 2024-Agoda CEO

Asian tourists are only expected to resume international travel at pre-pandemic levels gradually, by 2024, the new chief executive of online travel agency Agoda said late on Monday.

Bangkok Post

US Fed risks are pushing global funds to flee emerging Asia stocks again

Another jumbo interest-rate hike by the Federal Reserve this week may accelerate global funds’ exodus from emerging Asian stock markets that are already reeling from the impact of a stronger dollar.

AAP

Region can ward off 'climate carnage'

Leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region have gathered in Brisbane to work out how to limit the death and destruction future natural diasters will deliver.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: Develop State as a logistics gateway to Southeast Asia, says AP Chambers

Indian industries excessively dependent on roads for transporting merchandise, say experts in letter to Piyush Goyal

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