The Latest Breaking News from Asia

Moving up, Mirabai Chanu ready for bigger challenges

Olympic silver medalist is eager to add an elusive Asian Games medal

The Hindu · Feb 15, 2022

Baht reverses losses to claim title as emerging Asia haven

The baht is emerging as an unlikely haven in developing Asia as optimism about the nation’s tourism sector buoys inflows.

Bangkok Post · Feb 15, 2022

Ukraine Fears Weigh on Markets But 'Chance' of Deal Provides Hope

Asian markets mostly fell again Tuesday, extending a global sell-off fueled by fears that Russia is about to invade Ukraine, though the losses were more muted than the previous day and oil dipped after Moscow said a diplomatic agreement was still possible. The crisis in Eastern Europe added to long-running…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2022

A-League Men plus one rule must be just one piece of a much larger Asia puzzle

The clubs’ focus should not be what Asian players can bring to Australia but what vision we can sell to them

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2022

For Asian American women, Olympics reveal a harsh duality

Across two pandemic Olympics set in Asian countries, Asian American woman fronting the Games have encountered a whiplashing duality — prized on the global stage for their medal-winning talent, buffeted by the escalating crisis of racist abuse at home

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2022

Singapore Airshow expects sharp fall in visitor numbers - organiser

A sharp fall in trade visitors is expected at the Singapore Airshow this week compared to the last edition two years ago as COVID-19 continues to hit the industry, the organiser of Asia's biggest aerospace industry gathering said on Sunday.

Reuters · Feb 13, 2022

Dutchman Van Marwijk Fired as UAE Coach for Second Time

Bert van Marwijk has been fired as head coach of the United Arab Emirates with two rounds of Asia's World Cup preliminaries remaining. The United Arab Emirates Football Association announced on social media on Saturday that the Dutchman, who led his home nation to the 2010 World Cup final, and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 12, 2022

Charlie Scott hit rock bottom after Man Utd release - now he’s rebuilt his career in Asia

Charlie Scott grew up with Marcus Rashford and spent 14 years at Man Utd - now he's found a home in Hong Kong after his release sent him spiralling to rock bottom

Daily Mirror · Feb 12, 2022

Asian shares skid as hot inflation data point to rate hikes

Shares are mostly lower in Asia after a sell-off on Wall Street spurred by news that inflation jumped 7.5% in January

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

PM 'ready' to host Apec

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced his readiness to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum this November, which will be held under the theme "Open, Connect, Balance".

Bangkok Post · Feb 11, 2022