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More than 160 million women across the world have unmet contraception needs, study finds

Women in south Sudan – where just two per cent have access – are most affected

The Independent UK

Taoiseach confirms pension age to stay at 66 and companies won't be able to force people to retire

The Taoiseach, speaking to reporters during a tour of Asia, also confirmed that a mandatory retirement age will be a thing of the past

Irish Mirror

US drops sanctions against India over Russian missile imports

US lawmakers have voted against sanctioning India for importing Russian S-400 missiles. Washington's show of support will allow the South Asian nation to pursue its quest for Western weapons to deter neighbour China.

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Japan bullet train a 'dream': NSW Premier

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet boarded the bullet train from Tokyo to Hiroshima during his Asia trade mission, as travel troubles continue to bubble at home.

AAP

Taoiseach confirms state pension to remain at 66 years of age

The Taoiseach, speaking to reporters during a tour of Asia, also confirmed that a mandatory retirement age will be a thing of the past and employers will no longer be able to tell an employee that they have to retire at 65

Dublin Live

Russian aggression in Ukraine may prompt Japan and South Korea to abandon nuclear non-proliferation – here's why

The war in Ukraine called into question many of the fundamental pillars of the international order. The European security system that has developed since the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact has received a shattering blow. A war of aggression by a major power intent to destroy…

The Conversation

Baht falls as BoT remains dovish, Asian stocks rise

The baht extended losses on Friday after the country's central bank said inflation was under control and that future rate hikes would be strictly data-driven, bucking a firmer trend among regional currencies.

Bangkok Post

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Jackson Wang, Niki, Milli, Bibi and more: Meet 88rising – the trailblazing Asian collective making global moves

Leonie Cooper talks to founder Sean Miyashiro and the label’s pop and hip-hop superstars as they take over the main stage at Coachella

The Independent UK

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July 15-21, 2022

The Independent UK

More than 160m women unable to get contraception they need, study finds

Half of women without access live in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia, says global research

The Guardian - UK

Cannabis Entrepreneur And Rapper Berner Enters His 'Cookies' Brand To The Thailand Marijuana Market

Berner, American rapper and founder/CEO of Cookies and Vibes Papers, announced that his cannabis brand will open a store in Thailand next August, calling it "a huge step into the global market," as Green Entrepreneur first

Benzinga

ADB cuts India GDP forecast for FY23 to 7.2% on Covid, war impact amid inflationary pressure

NEW DELHI: Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday trimmed India's economic growth forecast for current fiscal year to 7.2 per cent from 7.5 per cent as pandemic and war impact is weighing down alongside inflationary pressures.

The Times of India

20 teams, including ISL sides to play in this year's Durand Cup

GUWAHATI: Twenty teams from across the country, including 11 Indian Super League sides, will vie for top honours this year in Asia's oldest football tournament, the Durand Cup which begins at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on August 16.

The Times of India

Honda Debuts CBR150R Repsol Edition In Malaysia

Honda has introduced the new CBR150R Repsol Edition in Malaysia. A total of 800 units will be allocated to the Southeast Asian country.

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Trading ecology for tourism: Why Biren Singh’s dream project might be a nightmare

The Manipur government’s proposed mega ecotourism project at the Loktak lake – a site of global significance under the Ramsar convention and home to the critically endangered sangai deer – has again waded in troubled waters. Tenders to appoint consultants for the Rs 1,700 crore project in Bishnupur district were…

The Times of India

Durand Cup to kick off with ATKMB-EB derby on August 16

KOLKATA: The 131st edition of Durand Cup - the oldest football tournament in Asia - will kick off with the Kolkata derby between ATK Mohun Bagan and East Bengal at the Salt Lake Stadium on August 16.

Al Jazeera

Asia’s economic growth outlook slashed on China, Ukraine fears

Asian Development Bank forecasts region’s developing economies to grow 4.6 percent in 2022 amid worsening conditions.

Bangkok Post

Growth forecast slashed for developing Asia as prices soar

MANILA: The Asian Development Bank on Thursday slashed its 2022 growth forecast for developing Asia and warned economic conditions could worsen, as the war in Ukraine and supply chain disruptions drive up prices.

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Thailand hotels ranked Asia's best

Cape & Kantary Hotels was recently ranked No.1 and No.7 of the Best Beach Resorts in Thailand by Travel & Leisure: Asia's Best Awards 2022, as voted by its readers in which Cape Fahn Hotel on Koh Samui is honoured at No.1 while Cape Kudu Hotel, Koh Yao Noi, is…

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Two more crypto exchanges decide to suddenly freeze users’ funds

Zipmex, one of the largest crypto platforms in Asia, and Bexplus have become the latest exchanges to halt withdrawals.

Belfast Live

Belfast Asian Women's Academy team up with GAA club to mark South Asian Heritage Month

"The theme for SAHM 2022 is Journeys of Empire so we want to learn about the culture here of the GAA"

Evening Standard

Photo-Me International revenue soars as demand for travel documents recovers

Trading returns to pre-pandemic levels in Europe, the UK and Ireland, but Asia lags behind

The Independent UK

East Timor hopes to join ASEAN when Indonesia chairs in 2023

East Timor’s President Jose Ramos-Horta says he hopes Asia’s youngest country can join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations next year

Bangkok Post

Foreigners dump Asian bonds in June on rising US yields

Overseas investors disposed of a combined net total of $5.08 billion in Indonesian, Thai, Malaysian, South Korean and Indian bonds last month, marking the biggest monthly outflow since March, regulatory data and bond market associations showed.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Whitaker is a '60 Minutes' man in New York, but he still loves LA

A correspondent's role on the venerable CBS News magazine "60 Minutes" is still considered the brass ring for TV journalists. Bill Whitaker toiled for years at CBS News before he finally got his shot in 2014, after a stint covering Asia and two decades in the network's Los Angeles bureau…

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