The Latest Breaking News from Asia

Does ASEAN Really Need an Official “Second Language”?

If Southeast Asia really needs to have official languages, choosing all the national languages of the ASEAN countries would be a prudent move.

The News Lens · Aug 4, 2022

China emphasizes ties with Southeast Asia in Cambodia meet

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is stressing his country’s efforts to strengthen ties with Southeast Asian nations at a meeting with their foreign ministers, which comes as Beijing seeks to expand its influence in the region

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022

Asian central banks deploy FX reserves to fight currency bears

Asia’s emerging economies are drawing on large foreign exchange reserves to help prop up their currencies rather than going all-out with interest-rate hikes.

Bangkok Post · Aug 4, 2022

Suez Canal Records All-time Highest Monthly Revenue

Egypt’s Suez Canal revenue reached $704 million in July, Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabea said on Tuesday. The figure represents a 32.4% increase from the same month last year, when the canal only recorded $531.8 million. The canal is the fastest shipping route between Europe and Asia and one of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 3, 2022

Nancy Pelosi in Taiwan: calls for calm in Asia as US-China tensions rise

South Korea calls for dialogue and Japan conveys concerns over drills, while North Korea praises China

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2022

Nancy Pelosi visit: China warns airlines to avoid ‘danger zones’ around Taiwan

BEIJING: China warned airlines operating in Asia to avoid flying in areas around Taiwan where it is conducting military exercises in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island.

The Times of India · Aug 3, 2022

Zipmex allowing some altcoin withdrawals

Asia crypto exchange Zipmex Pte plans to allow users to withdraw some tokens from their trading accounts.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3, 2022

China military operations 'concerning' says Japan gov't spokesperson

Japan called China's military exercises in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan 'concerning' on Wednesday, but refrained from commenting on Pelosi's visit to Asia.

Reuters · Aug 3, 2022

TAP Group launches 'Heineken Silver'

Boosted by an improvement in domestic beer consumption in the first half, Thai Asia Pacific Brewery Group (TAP), the marketer of Dutch beer brand Heineken, has rolled out a new beer product for the first time since Heineken entered the Thai market 27 years ago.

Bangkok Post · Aug 2, 2022

Fyllo Expands Presence In Asia Pacific With Appointment Of Robert Woolfrey As Managing Director

Fyllo, a platform providing data-driven marketing and regulatory solutions to drive new growth, recently announced the appointment of Robert Woolfrey as managing director for the Asia Pacific (APAC). Woolfrey will open and lead the company’s business in the region and report to Jeff Ragovin, Fyllo’s chief comme

Benzinga · Aug 2, 2022