Travel demand to Asia soars: Bali and Japan top the list Bali and Japan were the most popular Asian destinations, with other cities not far behind as Australians head overseas again The New Daily · Jan 27, 2023
Olympics-OCA offers Russian, Belarusian athletes opportunity to compete at Asian Games The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said on Thursday it has offered to let Russian and Belarusian athletes take part in the Asian Games, a first step towards them competing at the Paris 2024 summer Olympics. Reuters · Jan 26, 2023
Olympics-Russian athletes could participate in Asian competitions - IOC Russian and Belarusian athletes could participate in Asian events with the International Olympic Committee looking at options for their return to international competitions. Reuters · Jan 26, 2023
Philippines shakes off inflation for best growth since 1976 The Philippines weathered the fastest inflation and highest policy rate in 14 years to deliver one of Asia’s strongest expansions, shoring up the economy by the most in decades amid a bleak global outlook. Bangkok Post · Jan 26, 2023
Japan Expo Thailand returns for 8th edition at CentralWorld G-Yu Creative recently organised a press conference for the Japan Expo Thailand 2023. Now in its eighth edition, the event -- dubbed Asia's biggest Japan expo -- will take place from Feb 3-5 from 10am to 9.30pm at CentralWorld. Bangkok Post · Jan 25, 2023
Asian companies must 'act now' Some of Japan's biggest energy and resource companies are pushing full steam ahead to expand fossil fuel projects across Asia. But banks across Asia and corporate Japan -- including Mitsubishi, Mizuho Bank and J-Power -- are feeling the heat from major investors calling for greater action to tackle the climate… Bangkok Post · Jan 25, 2023
Carter Center: Guinea worm disease one step closer to eradication ATLANTA — When the Carter Center assumed leadership of the global Guinea Worm Eradication Program in 1986, about 3.5 million people in Africa and Asia were afflicted with the debilitating illness caused by the parasite. Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023
For older Asian American immigrants, ballroom dancing was supposed to be a safe haven LOS ANGELES — When a gunman fatally shot 11 people and wounded nine others in Monterey Park over the weekend, it was more than just the latest tragedy in America’s horrific mass-shooting epidemic. Los Angeles Times · Jan 25, 2023
One of Wall Street’s most feared short-selling research firms just accused Asia’s richest man of a multibillion-dollar fraud Shares of Adani Group companies plummeted after its founder was accused of “pulling the largest con in corporate history.” Fortune · Jan 25, 2023
Hindenburg’s short sell call shaves $12 billion off Gautam Adani stocks MUMBAI: Shares in Adani Group companies lost $12 billion in market value after US investor Hindenburg Research said it was shorting the conglomerate’s stocks and accused firms owned by Asia’s richest person of “brazen” market manipulation and accounting fraud. The Times of India · Jan 25, 2023
Unusual sightings of ‘devil bird’ across Melbourne raise migration mysteries for researchers Increase in reports of the koel and its loud mating call south of its usual territory may be attributable to climate change, scientists say The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023
Guinea worm disease could be second ever human illness to be eradicated As cases fall, the condition that once affected millions of people in Africa and Asia could also be the first to be wiped out without medicines The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023
Asia’s richest man battles fraud allegations Shares in Adani Group companies fell on Wednesday after a US fund said it was shorting the Indian conglomerate’s stocks and accused companies owned by Asia’s richest man of “brazen” market manipulation and accounting fraud. Bangkok Post · Jan 25, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023 Japan and North Korea sound warning as deadly cold snap sweeps across Asia Extreme weather kills at least one person in Japan and more than 100 in Afghanistan while parts of China hit record low temperatures
Bangkok Post · Jan 25, 2023 Baht down ahead of policy decision Asian emerging markets trickled back to life on Wednesday after the Lunar New Year holiday, with the baht dipping ahead of a central bank policy rate decision, while Singapore shares hit a near nine-month high ahead of inflation data.
The Times of India · Jan 25, 2023 South Korean hockey's comeback story begins with World Cup quarter-final entry BHUBANESWAR: The South Korean celebrations continued even after the bulbs in the light towers of the Kalinga Stadium stopped burning on Monday. After failing to qualify for the last two Olympics and the 2018 World Cup, they are now the only Asian team left in the title race of the…
Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2023 Liberal progressive icons like Jacinda are facing a colder climate today When Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation from the New Zealand premiership last week, she essentially admitted that her party has a better electoral chance without her. It’s not yet two years since she was on stage at an Asia summit telling Angela Merkel what a “very good person” she was.…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2023 FAO: Rising Prices, Food Insecurity Add to Ranks of Hungry Growing numbers of people in Asia lack enough to eat as food insecurity rises with higher prices and worsening poverty, according to a report released Tuesday by the Food and Agricultural Organization and other United Nations agencies. Nearly a half-billion people, more than eight in 10 of them in South…
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023 Asian shares rise, track Wall St gains as earnings ramp up Stocks are higher in Asia after gains on Wall Street as investors bet the Federal Reserve will trim its rate hikes to tamp down inflation
Newslaundry · Jan 24, 2023 In 2022, J&K had the highest internet disruptions in the world: Surfshark study Internet shutdowns affected 4.2 billion people across the world last year, with Asia accounting for 47 percent of them. The highest internet disruptions in the world (24) were recorded in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023 FAO: Rising prices, food insecurity add to ranks of hungry A report by the United Nations shows growing numbers of people in Asia lack enough to eat as food insecurity rises with higher prices and worsening poverty
Bangkok Post · Jan 23, 2023 China key to aviation's recovery Asia-Pacific aviation could see faster recovery in terms of passengers this year, fuelled by China's reopening, as well as achieving a small profit in 2024, while pent-up demand from the mainland could help compensate slowing Western markets, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2023 First UK festival for east and south-east Asian writing announced The ESEA Lit Fest promises a ‘a joyful, thought-provoking celebration of ESEA culture that’s open to all people’
Bangkok Post · Jan 23, 2023 Asia lagging in removal of unhealthy trans fat from food: WHO Asian and African countries are lagging in efforts to eliminate harmful trans fat from food products by the end of this year, despite the substantial progress made worldwide since the World Health Organization set the goal in 2018, a report said Monday.