Asian stocks mixed before Fed meeting after China cuts rate Asian stock markets are mixed after China cut an interest rate that affects mortgage costs The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022
Apec to cooperate to boost tourism Tourism ministers from across Asia-Pacific have expressed concerns over the damaging effects of Covid-19 on the economy and travel industry, but failed to reach a consensus on all issues due to certain sensitivities. Bangkok Post · Aug 19, 2022
Steel prices drop amid demand dip Global steel prices, which soared as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, have declined following lower demand for steel in China and an increase in steel imports into Asia from Russia, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). Bangkok Post · Aug 19, 2022
Huawei's ICT camp gets underway Global tech powerhouse Huawei Technologies is pursuing its onsite ICT skill building event under its flagship Asia-Pacific Seeds for the Future programme in Thailand to develop digital skills among youth in the region. Bangkok Post · Aug 19, 2022
Asian Markets Drift as Investors Assess Fed Outlook Stocks swung in Asia on Friday as investors tried to assess the Federal Reserve's plans for lifting interest rates to fight inflation, with mixed data and differing opinions by bank officials providing little clarity. The rally across markets from their June lows appears to have run out of steam this… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 19, 2022
Asian markets mixed after Wall St gains on jobs data Asian stock markets are mixed after Wall Street rose as investors analyzed conflicting economic signals ahead of a Federal Reserve conference next week The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022
New Malayalam documentary on ‘the tallest elephant to have lived in Asia’ Chengalloor Ranganathan carried the main idol during Thrissur’s Arattupuzha Pooram from 1906 to 1914 The Hindu · Aug 19, 2022
A news site with ties to the fossil fuel industry claimed Scotland axed 14 million trees to make way for wind farms. Is that correct? The country's efforts to tackle climate change have been caught up in a fresh wave of misinformation about renewable energy, thanks to a news website with ties to the oil and gas industry. ABC News · Aug 18, 2022
Humanitarians in the age of crises The lights are flashing red as we look at the cascade of humanitarian crises in Asia and the Pacific. Bangkok Post · Aug 18, 2022
Hong Kong task force tackles SE Asian scams HONG KONG: Law enforcement authorities in Hong Kong have set up a task force to track down and help trafficked residents ensnared by “boiler room” scams in Southeast Asia that have become a growing scourge. Bangkok Post · Aug 18, 2022
Asian stocks follow Wall St down after Fed inflation report Asian stock markets have followed Wall Street lower after the Federal Reserve said U.S. inflation is too high, suggesting support for more aggressive interest rate hikes The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022
KTR invited to Asia Leaders Series meet in Zurich One hundred business leaders of Asia and Europe to attend the meeting The Hindu · Aug 17, 2022
Vani, Diksha lead contingent of four in Simone Asia-Pacific Cup JAKARTA: Vani Kapoor, who had a solid Top-3 finish in the Netherlands last month, will along with Diksha Dagar, Amandeep Drall and Gaurika Bishnoi represent India at the inaugural $750,000 Simone Asia Pacific Cup. The Times of India · Aug 17, 2022
Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2022 Our politicians are ducking the hard truths of this energy crisis Whatever you think of the various proposals to deal with the energy crisis, one fact stands out beyond all others. As a nation, we are worse off. Natural gas prices are eight times higher than they were at the beginning of 2021. Much of the increase occurred before Vladimir Putin…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 17, 2022 Action Wanes at UN to Isolate Russia Almost Six Months into Ukraine War On a June night under the chandeliers of Russia's United Nations mission in New York, dozens of UN ambassadors from Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia attended a reception to mark the country's national day - less than four months after its forces invaded neighboring Ukraine. "We thank…
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022 Asian shares rise on optimism about US, China economies Asian shares are mostly higher as regional markets looked to strong economic signs out of the U.S. and China as drivers of growth
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 17, 2022 Asian Markets Fluctuate as Traders Weigh Economic Outlook Markets drifted in Asia on Wednesday, with investors trying to navigate an uncertain economic landscape as central banks hike interest rates to fight runaway inflation, in turn fueling fears of a possible recession. But while officials at the Federal Reserve and its peers are expected to keep tightening monetary policy…
Bangkok Post · Aug 17, 2022 Publicis Sapient: Digital business transformation is key to business survival, and data is at the heart of driving innovation and differentiation In December 2021, Publicis Sapient and Thailand’s SCBX Group announced their joint venture, SCB Tech X, a tech enabler for building the next generation of financial services across Southeast Asia.
AAP · Aug 17, 2022 Santos rejects ACCC gas shortage fears Santos boss Kevin Gallagher has dismissed fears of an east coast gas shortage next year, and warned of concern among LNG customers and investors in Asia.
Reuters · Aug 17, 2022 Analysis: Action wanes at U.N. to isolate Russia almost six months into Ukraine war On a June night under the chandeliers of Russia's United Nations mission in New York, dozens of U.N. ambassadors from Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia attended a reception to mark the country's national day - less than four months after its forces invaded neighboring Ukraine.
Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022 US admiral decries ‘unsafe’ China military actions in Pacific The top American naval commander in Asia criticized what he said were unsafe and provocative actions by Chinese warplanes, reiterating U.S. complaints about behavior that officials argue could prompt a clash.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 16, 2022 Putin Blasts US 'Hegemony,' Predicts End to 'Unipolar' World Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States of trying to encourage extended hostilities in Ukraine as part of what he described Tuesday as Washington's alleged efforts to maintain its global hegemony. Addressing a security conference attended by military officials from Africa, Asia and Latin America, Putin reaffirmed his long-held…
The Times of India · Aug 16, 2022 FIFA ban fails to dampen spirit of Durand Cup as 131st edition begins with pomp and fanfare KOLKATA: The dark clouds hovering over Indian football failed to dampen the spirit of the Durand Cup, as the 131st edition of Asia's oldest tournament of the sport kicked off with much pomp and fanfare at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan on Tuesday.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 16, 2022 Lydia Ko talks engagement, future plans ahead of inaugural Simone Asia Pacific Cup in Indonesia "Getting married is not going to change my schedule. and it’s going to remain the same.”