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'I won that dentist’s chair challenge in Hong Kong before Euro 96 - that might be my biggest claim to fame’: England international opens up on infamous night out in Asia

England players were left red-faced after alcohol-induced escapades in Hong Kong prior to Euro 96, but one squad member now claims to have won

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Asian Markets Build On Trump Rally, Yen Steady Ahead Of BoJ

Asian markets rose Friday after a record day on Wall Street in response to Donald Trump's tax-cut pledge, while the yen weakened slightly ahead of an expected interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan later in the day.

International Business Times

Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, Couples Celebrate Historic Day

Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage, marking a historic milestone for LGBTQ+ rights in Asia.

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Hundreds of couples tie the knot as Thailand legalises same sex marriage

Celebrations as Thailand becomes the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise same sex unions

Evening Standard

HR leaders are worried about a potentially dangerous workplace sentiment combo: burnout and engagement

Around 82% of white-collar, desk-based knowledge workers in North America, Asia, and Europe surveyed by DHR Global reported being “slightly” to “extremely” burned out.

Fortune

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after China rolls out market boosting measures

Asian shares are mixed after China rolled out more moves to boost its lagging stock markets

The Independent UK

Jubilation as Thailand’s marriage equality law comes into effect

Thailand becomes the first country in Southeast Asia, and only the third in Asia, to legalise same-sex marriage.

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‘I am so proud’: Joy as Thailand’s same-sex couples can marry at last

Marriage equality laws come into force, with hundreds of couples tying the knot in special wedding events

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Hundreds To Wed As Thai Same-sex Marriage Law Comes Into Force

Hundreds of same-sex couples are set to tie the knot in Thailand on Thursday as it becomes by far the largest nation in Asia to allow equal marriage.

International Business Times

We’re turning waste bread crusts into nutritious food with ancient Asian fermentation

Do you find yourself tossing away the crusts of your bread? You’re not alone, but the scale of bread waste is staggering. Around 10% of the 185 million tonnes of bread baked worldwide each year is wasted. While some of this waste occurs at home, much of it comes from…

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Global Markets React To Trump's Tariff Comments

Global markets react to Trump's tariff comments, with mixed results in Asia and gains in Europe and the U.S. Bitcoin surges but pulls back, while oil price...

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Malaysia's Anwar Says Don't Single Out China In Sea Tensions

There will always be border disputes in Asia, and China should not be singled out because of tensions in the South China Sea, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Wednesday.

International Business Times

Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed as Trump's tariff threats raise uncertainty

Asian stocks are mixed after U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest comments on tariffs raised uncertainty in Chinese markets

The Independent UK

Most Asian Markets Rise After Trump AI Pledge But China Tariff Woes Return

Most Asian markets extended a global rally Wednesday as investors gave a cautious welcome to Donald Trump's first full day in office amid hopes he will take a more cautious approach on trade than initially feared.

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Rubio Starts As Top US Diplomat Meeting Asian Partners

New US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met counterparts Tuesday from Japan, India and Australia on his first day in office, in a sign of solidarity in the face of China.

The Independent UK

Adani family set to host next big fat Indian wedding

The wedding of the youngest son of Asia’s second-richest person is set for 7 February

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Global Shares Mixed In Reaction To Trump's Inauguration

Global shares react post Trump's inauguration. Europe and US show slight gains. Asia mostly positive. Fuji Media Holdings rebounds. Energy trading down. Cu...

International Business Times

Love And Rights: Thailand's Same-sex Marriage Milestone

Hundreds of LGBTQ couples are set to marry in Thailand on Thursday, as the kingdom becomes the biggest nation in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage.

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Asian Markets Swing As Trump Revives Tariff Fears On Taking Office

Asian markets saw big fluctuations Tuesday as Donald Trump took office warning he could impose stiff tariffs on Canada and Mexico next month but appeared to delay any action against China for now.

Fortune

A Chinese actor's kidnapping ordeal raises fears over traveling to Southeast Asia

Users on Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu asked if it was safe to travel to Thailand while a Hong Kong singer-actor canceled his Bangkok concert.

The Independent UK

Coldplay’s Chris Martin thanks Indian fans for forgiving British colonialism at Mumbai concert

Band is in India for Asia leg of their highly anticipated Music of Spheres world tour

International Business Times

Asian Markets Track Wall St And Europe Rally After Trump-Xi Talks

Most Asian markets rose Monday following a rally on Wall Street and record-breaking day in Europe, with sentiment boosted by positive talks between Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping that soothed worries about the incoming US leader's second term.

Evening Standard

More than 10,000 millionaires have left Britain, analysts say

Taxes, and the power of the US and Asia in the global hi-tech sector are among ‘multiple complex drivers’, according to the New World Wealth firm.

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Asian Markets React To China's 5% Economic Growth Report

Asian shares decline after China's 5% growth rate announcement. U.S. futures up, oil prices rise. Market reactions varied across Asia and the U.S.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares slip as China says economy hit 5% growth target in '24

Shares are mostly lower in Asia after China reported that its economy grew at a 5% annual pace last year, hitting the government's target but slowing from the year before

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