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East Timor polls close as voters hope for end to deadlock

Dili (East Timor) (AFP) - Voters in East Timor flocked to polling stations on Sunday to cast their ballots in parliamentary elections, hoping for an end to years of political deadlock in Asia's youngest country.

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East Timorese vote for parliament, hoping for end to political deadlock

Dili (East Timor) (AFP) - Voters in East Timor flocked to polling stations on Sunday to cast their ballot in parliamentary elections, hoping for an end to years of political deadlock in Asia's youngest country.

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THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2023: Where Culinary Dreams Come True!

Discover the extraordinary at THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2023, the ultimate trade show that will leave you dazzled by the world of food and beverage.

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From Cannes to the Met Gala: how India’s sari is taking over the world

The timeless appeal of the south Asian classic has gone global – and a new London exhibition shows how it has been reinvented

The Guardian - UK

World leaders warn China and North Korea on nukes as Ukraine's Zelenskyy travels to G7 summit

Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies warned China and North Korea against building up their nuclear arsenals, pivoting to major northeast Asian crises ahead of the arrival later Saturday of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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Survey: One-third of Asians contribute to retirement fund

One-third of people surveyed in Asia reported they make regular contributions to a retirement fund in an effort to improve their financial health, according to recent research by insurance firm Prudential.

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Dan Ives says China is losing the A.I. race as Wedbush sees ‘discernibly more clients in Asia’ rotating toward Silicon Valley

Investors in Asia seem to be betting bigger on American A.I. than China's.

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Asian fans flock to ‘Crash Landing’ site in Switzerland

ISELTWALD, Switzerland: Asian tourists flocking to a pier in the small village of Iseltwald near Interlaken in central Switzerland, which features in a hit South Korean drama, have caused a stir among the locals and caught regional authorities off-guard.

Bangkok Post

Zelensky to attend G7 in Japan, bloc targets Russia 'war machine'

Hiroshima (Japan) (AFP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will make a first post-invasion trip to Asia, meeting allies at the G7 summit in Hiroshima, officials revealed Friday, as the bloc hit Russia's "war machine" with further sanctions.

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Most Asian, European markets rally on US debt deal hope

Hong Kong (AFP) - Most markets built on a global rally Friday as traders grow increasingly hopeful that US lawmakers will hammer out a deal to lift the debt ceiling and avert a calamitous default.

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Most Asian markets rally on US debt deal hope

Hong Kong (AFP) - Most Asian markets built on a global rally Friday as traders grow increasingly hopeful that US lawmakers will hammer out a deal to lift the debt ceiling and avert a calamitous default.

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China's Xi unveils grand development plan for Central Asia

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday unveiled a grand plan for Central Asia's development, from building infrastructure to boosting trade, taking on a new leadership role in a region that has traditionally been a Russian sphere of influence.

Reuters

Club21's art installation adorns Gaysorn

As one of Asia's leading purveyors of luxury fashion, Club21 represents labels from Alexander Wang and DKNY to Paul Smith and Zimmermann.

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China's Xi hails 'new era' of ties with Central Asia at summit

Xian (China) (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed a "new era" of ties with Central Asia on Thursday, kicking off a summit Beijing hopes will deepen relations with the strategically vital region.

Reuters

ADB warns China it risks wasting money on state-led growth

China needs to level the playing field between private and state owned firms, the Asian Development Bank's chief economist said on Thursday, adding that the world's second-largest economy risks "wasting a tonne of money" with a state-led growth model.

The Guardian - UK

Cambodia emerge from troubled past in hope of building football future

The hosting of the Southeast Asian games was another step in the right direction for Cambodia in a country whose football has suffered for a long time

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53 restaurant brings a breadth of Asian flavours under the roof of MoMA

53 restaurant opens in midtown Manhattan, promising to be a new culinary sensation

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Markets rally on US debt deal optimism

London (AFP) - Asian and European stock markets advanced Thursday, tracking a Wall Street rally in optimism over talks to avert a catastrophic US debt default.

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China's Xi hosts Central Asian leaders in 'milestone' summit

Xian (China) (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping kicked off a summit with Central Asian leaders on Thursday, seeking to build regional influence as G7 leaders hold a rival gathering in Japan.

Bangkok Post

Future Energy Asia & Future Mobility Asia launch in Bangkok

DR. VEERAPAT KIATFUENGFOO DEPUTY PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTER OF ENERGY, KINGDOM OF THAILAND INAUGURATES FUTURE ENERGY ASIA AND FUTURE MOBILITY ASIA IN BANGKOK.

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Asian markets rally with Wall St on US debt optimism

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian investors on Thursday tracked a strong Wall Street rally, fanned by optimism over talks to avert a catastrophic US debt default.

Bangkok Post

Thai FA apologises for final brawls

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said yesterday that it was investigating "acts of violence" after two mass brawls and four red cards marred the men's final of the SEA Games in Cambodia.

Bangkok Post

Duni preps B300m to double capacity

Duni (Thailand) Co, a Thai-Swedish paper napkin manufacturer, plans to spend 300 million baht to double its production capacity at its Asia manufacturing base in Samut Prakan, aiming to capitalise on a rebound in demand in the HoReCa (hotel, restaurant and catering) market.

Bangkok Post

Centara offers a free night to guests

Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched "The Ultimate Free Night Giveaway", an exclusive offer for three, five and seven-night getaways or longer, all across Asia.

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