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Saroj "Ark" Kunatanad lives out and proud is his personal and professional lives. As an OG member of Trasher Bangkok, he has directed parody music videos and organised inclusive parties pre-Covid-19. He has also explored photography skills with intimate and sensual male portraits, adding "director” of music videos and commercials…

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June 3-9, 2022

The Independent UK

Asean/SE Asia and the cycles of history

The simmering geopolitical tensions between the United States and China and Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine have turned the tide of history back to its historical norm. It is easy to see the global stage today as full of tension, confrontation, and conflict in a recurrent fashion. But it is…

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Big Attraction On A Small Scale: Mini Macau Recreates Destination City In The Metaverse

If you can't get to the Las Vegas of Asia, take a virtual trip.

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Italy's Benetton Group, TIM Sign Digital Accord

Italy's biggest telecoms group TIM said on Thursday it had signed an agreement with Benetton Group to speed up the digitalization of more than 300 of the clothing retailer's offices, shops and production sites across the globe. Under the accord, TIM and its Sparkle cable unit will supply an infrastructure…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Thailand legalises growing cannabis and eases consumption rules

Thailand becomes the first Asian country to legalise growing cannabis and consuming it in food and drinks.

Al Jazeera

Asia, Australia back on UFC post-pandemic menu

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White says his mixed martial arts promotion is "ready to roll" again in Asia as it returns to the region this week after a pandemic-enforced hiatus.

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US official meets Marcos in Philippines in diplomatic push

A top State Department official has met with Philippine President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila, part of an ongoing diplomatic outreach in the Asia-Pacific region by Washington to try and blunt growing Chinese influence

The Independent UK

Asian shares fall as oil lingers above $120, yen sinks

Shares are mostly lower in Asia as investors watch for fresh signs of inflation

The Independent UK

US and China set to clash over Ukraine, Taiwan at Asian security meeting

SINGAPORE: The United States and China are expected to use Asia's top security meeting this week to trade blows over everything from Taiwan's sovereignty to the war in Ukraine, although both sides have indicated a willingness to discuss managing differences.

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U.S. and China likely to trade blows at Asian security meeting

The United States and China are expected to use Asia's top security meeting this week to trade blows over everything from Taiwan's sovereignty to the war in Ukraine, although both sides have indicated a willingness to discuss managing differences.

Reuters

Thailand Just Effectively Legalised Weed In Unrelated News I’m Taking Annual Leave Next Week

Thailand just became the first country in Asia to effectively legalise marijuana, basically doing a 180 on its previously tough stance.

Pedestrian.tv

Oceans of opportunity: How seaweed can help fight climate change

It’s a nutritional food source, an alternative to plastic, has medicinal properties and can help limit global warming: Marine algae might just be the next weapon in the fight against climate change.

France 24

Asian shares mostly higher after wobbly rally on Wall St

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after U.S. stocks rallied

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Benzinga

Half of Affluent Asian Investors Hold Digital Assets: Report

Over half of the affluent investors in Asia (52%) held digital assets like cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and crypto investment funds in the first quarter of 2022 and the figure could reach 73% by the end of this year, according to a report.

The Times of India

Everyone wants to be at World Cup, Asian Cup first step towards dream: Sandesh Jhingan

KOLKATA: With an eye on the next three matches to secure a spot at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, Indian National team defender Sandesh Jhingan believes India needs to be a regular in Asia's showpiece football tournament, to achieve the 'ultimate dream' of playing in the FIFA World Cup.

Benzinga

Citi Aggressively Chases Growth In Asia, Especially China Amid Odds

In an interview with Reuters, Citigroup, Inc (NYSE:C) Asia chief shared plans to appoint 3,000 new employees for its Asia institutional business in the next few years. Asia became a battlefield for global banks chasing its vast economies, growing wealth, and relative growth beat most other places. Peter Babej saw the accumulated wealth…

The Independent UK

Japan, NATO step up ties amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Japanese and NATO officials have agreed to step up military cooperation and joint exercises as they shared concerns that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing a deterioration of the security environment in Europe and Asia

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Editorial: The West must bridge the global divide over Ukraine

One aspect of the war in Ukraine demands much closer attention — the failure of the U.S. and its rich-country friends to build strong partnerships with the developing world. Many governments in Africa, Latin America and Asia have distanced themselves from the allies’ response to Russia’s aggression. This is helping…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi PIF Close to Buying Stake in Starbucks Middle East

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has been shortlisted to buy a stake in the Middle East, North Africa, and central Asia Starbucks franchise held by Alshaya Group, revealed sources. The Starbucks franchise has several hundred outlets in 14 countries across the Middle East, Russia, and central Asia. Last year,…

The Times of India

Always want to see India playing at Asian Cup, says 'fan' Sunil Chhetri

Thrilled at the prospect of qualifying for the 2023 Asian Cup in front of the passionate fans at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata, which he described as the best in India, Indian national team captain Sunil Chhetri is gearing up to take on Cambodia in their first Group D…

Bangkok Post

Singapore’s PM-in-waiting embodies broader shift in finance hub

In Asia’s wealthiest nation, where the education system is among the world’s best, Singapore’s prime minister-in-waiting has appeared surprisingly unassuming.

The Times of India

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Liston Colaco raring to go

KOLKATA: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Liston Colaco represent the old and the new face of Indian national football team as Igor Stimac’s side gets battle-ready for the Asian Cup’s third and final-round qualifiers, starting here on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

‘The next parakeet’: Britain’s dawn chorus at risk from Asian songbird

Exclusive: invasive red-billed leiothrix could threaten native bird populations such as robins and blackbirds, researchers warn

Reuters

Saudi Arabia hikes July crude prices surprisingly high for Asia buyers

Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, raised July crude oil prices for Asian buyers to higher-than-expected levels amid concerns about tight supply and expectations of strong demand in summer.

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