Asian stocks gain after Wall Street has best day in 6 weeks Shares are mostly higher in Asia after strong data on the U.S. economy sent Wall Street to its best close in six weeks The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
Asian startups can learn from IPO flops Almost every startup, if not all, dreams of growing bigger and getting listed on the stock exchange one day. Bangkok Post · Mar 4, 2023
Asian migrants are driving an increase in badminton's popularity around Australia Badminton is an unlikely contender in Australia's sporting landscape, but its participation numbers are growing around the county. ABC News · Mar 3, 2023
LOCALIZE IT: Asian communities elated for 'Everything' Oscar EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023
Bristol drones firm Perceptual Robotics lands wind turbine inspection deal with Singapore's K2 Energy Group Dhalion drone deal sees company expand into Asia for the first time Birmingham Post · Mar 3, 2023
Westlife concludes 'The Wild Dreams Tour' in Bangkok Tuesday night was a big dose of nostalgia as Irish boy band Westlife concluded The Wild Dreams Tour with a memorable performance at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, after 56 shows in Europe and Asia. Bangkok Post · Mar 3, 2023
South Africa is exporting more food. But it needs to find new growth frontiers South African agricultural exports were up for the third consecutive year in 2022, reflecting favourable production conditions and higher commodity prices. The export numbers for the full year have not yet been published. I have calculated the annual data for 2022 using quarterly trade export statistics published by Trade Map,… The Conversation · Mar 3, 2023
ADB, Monsoon Wind ink financing deal The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Monsoon Wind Power Co have signed a financing agreement worth US$692.5 million to support the construction of a 600-megawatt wind power plant in southern Laos, the largest cross-border wind energy project in Asean. Bangkok Post · Mar 2, 2023
Telenor Asia anticipates $2.5bn gain via synergy Telenor Asia expects gains worth up to US$2.5 billion from synergy over the next three years from the mergers of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) in Thailand and Celcom and Digi in Malaysia. Bangkok Post · Mar 2, 2023
Nathan Lyon proving to be Australia’s unglamorous linchpin in India Spinner has gradually become a formidable operator in Asia, where he has more Test wickets than any other visiting player The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2023
Baker Tilly Asia expansions Thailand and other Asia Pacific countries hold great opportunity for their economy to grow and for Baker Tilly to expand its presence here after the London-based global accounting firm posted a record revenue of US$1 billion from this region last year, executives say. Bangkok Post · Mar 2, 2023
Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani to foray into genome testing with Rs 12,000 kit MUMBAI: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s group is getting into genetic mapping, looking to make a health care trend led by disruptive US startups like 23andMe more affordable and widespread in India’s growing consumer market. The Times of India · Mar 2, 2023
Theories of 'plastic rice' being exported to Africa resurface online Videos circulating on social media have been sent to FRANCE 24, claiming "plastic rice" was being manufactured in Asia for consumption in Africa. These videos echo many others that surfaced online in 2017, causing misinformation and panic in African countries. What's true and what's fake? We take a look in… France 24 · Mar 1, 2023
Bangkok Post · Feb 28, 2023 Feed-to-food expo returns After a four-year hiatus, VIV Asia 2023 is back and this time at a larger venue -- Impact Challenger Hall 1-3, Muang Thong Thani -- with the event held daily on March 8-10 from 10am to 6pm.
Inverse · Feb 28, 2023 Donnie Yen Changed His Star Wars Character to Make It Less Racist To avoid reinforcing Hollywood's same old stereotypes of Asian men as kung fu masters, Donnie Yen felt he had to give his Star Wars role some zest.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 2023 Iran’s Rare Cheetah Cub Dies of Kidney Failure The last survivor of three critically endangered Asiatic cheetah cubs born in captivity in Iran died in hospital Tuesday from kidney failure, state media reported. "Pirouz who was admitted to the Central Veterinary Hospital due to kidney failure last Thursday, died after undergoing dialysis," the official IRNA news agency said.
Bangkok Post · Feb 28, 2023 Cobra Gold kicks off in Rayong Cobra Gold, the biggest international military exercise in mainland Asia, is under way in Rayong, with the biggest US attendance in a decade as Washington strengthens ties with a key security partner at a time of rising geopolitical competition with Beijing.
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023 Asian shares mostly higher after slight gains on Wall St Shares are mostly higher in Asia after Wall Street benchmarks clawed back some losses from their worst week since early December
Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2023 Could imitating volcanos fix the climate crisis? Science is spilt The controversial theory of solar geoengineering is at the centre of a growing body of climate research in Asia.
Bangkok Post · Feb 27, 2023 Unlocking mung bean's potential Driven by growing concerns about the enormous ecological footprint of conventional meat, dairy and egg production, and enticed by the personal health benefits of a shift towards nutrient-dense foods, plant-based protein is on the upswing across Asia -- especially in Thailand.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 27, 2023 Jimmy Carter's final foe: A parasitic worm that preyed on millions in Africa and Asia ATLANTA — Just a few hours before President Jimmy Carter underwent his first radiation treatment for brain cancer, he spoke of his hope, in the time he had left, to purge the world of a parasitic worm disease.
The Conversation · Feb 27, 2023 Cough syrup can harm children: experts warn of contamination risks The recent deaths of over 300 children in Africa and Asia have prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to warn about the use of “substandard and falsified” medical products. The organisation called for more efforts to protect children from contaminated medicine. Toxicologists Winston Morgan and Shazma Bashir unpack the story.
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023 Asian shares track Wall Street decline on hot economic data Shares have fallen in Asia after Wall Street benchmarks closed out their worst week since early December
Bangkok Post · Feb 26, 2023 Hong Kong airline worker shortage hits city’s push to reopen Hong Kong’s goal to reclaim its spot as Asia’s premier financial hub is being tested by a scarcity of workers in the air industry that’s vital for re-establishing the city’s international links.