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South Africa is exporting more food. But it needs to find new growth frontiers

South African agricultural exports were up for the third consecutive year in 2022, reflecting favourable production conditions and higher commodity prices. The export numbers for the full year have not yet been published. I have calculated the annual data for 2022 using quarterly trade export statistics published by Trade Map,…

The Conversation

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Feb. 24-Mar. 2, 2023

The Independent UK

Telenor Asia anticipates $2.5bn gain via synergy

Telenor Asia expects gains worth up to US$2.5 billion from synergy over the next three years from the mergers of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) in Thailand and Celcom and Digi in Malaysia.

Bangkok Post

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ADB, Monsoon Wind ink financing deal

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Monsoon Wind Power Co have signed a financing agreement worth US$692.5 million to support the construction of a 600-megawatt wind power plant in southern Laos, the largest cross-border wind energy project in Asean.

Bangkok Post

Nathan Lyon proving to be Australia’s unglamorous linchpin in India

Spinner has gradually become a formidable operator in Asia, where he has more Test wickets than any other visiting player

The Guardian - UK

Baker Tilly Asia expansions

Thailand and other Asia Pacific countries hold great opportunity for their economy to grow and for Baker Tilly to expand its presence here after the London-based global accounting firm posted a record revenue of US$1 billion from this region last year, executives say.

Bangkok Post

Theories of 'plastic rice' being exported to Africa resurface online

Videos circulating on social media have been sent to FRANCE 24, claiming "plastic rice" was being manufactured in Asia for consumption in Africa. These videos echo many others that surfaced online in 2017, causing misinformation and panic in African countries. What's true and what's fake? We take a look in…

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Feed-to-food expo returns

After a four-year hiatus, VIV Asia 2023 is back and this time at a larger venue -- Impact Challenger Hall 1-3, Muang Thong Thani -- with the event held daily on March 8-10 from 10am to 6pm.

Bangkok Post

Donnie Yen Changed His Star Wars Character to Make It Less Racist

To avoid reinforcing Hollywood's same old stereotypes of Asian men as kung fu masters, Donnie Yen felt he had to give his Star Wars role some zest.

Inverse

Iran’s Rare Cheetah Cub Dies of Kidney Failure

The last survivor of three critically endangered Asiatic cheetah cubs born in captivity in Iran died in hospital Tuesday from kidney failure, state media reported. "Pirouz who was admitted to the Central Veterinary Hospital due to kidney failure last Thursday, died after undergoing dialysis," the official IRNA news agency said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cobra Gold kicks off in Rayong

Cobra Gold, the biggest international military exercise in mainland Asia, is under way in Rayong, with the biggest US attendance in a decade as Washington strengthens ties with a key security partner at a time of rising geopolitical competition with Beijing.

Bangkok Post

Asian shares mostly higher after slight gains on Wall St

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after Wall Street benchmarks clawed back some losses from their worst week since early December

The Independent UK

Iran's rare cheetah cub dies of kidney failure

Tehran (AFP) - The last survivor of three endangered Asiatic cheetah cubs born in captivity in Iran died in hospital Tuesday from kidney failure, state media reported.

AFP

Could imitating volcanos fix the climate crisis? Science is spilt

The controversial theory of solar geoengineering is at the centre of a growing body of climate research in Asia.

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Unlocking mung bean's potential

Driven by growing concerns about the enormous ecological footprint of conventional meat, dairy and egg production, and enticed by the personal health benefits of a shift towards nutrient-dense foods, plant-based protein is on the upswing across Asia -- especially in Thailand.

AFP

Iran fears for health of rare cheetah cub

Tehran (AFP) - The only survivor of three Asiatic cheetah cubs born in captivity was in hospital Monday, leaving Iranians fearing for the life of the endangered animal.

Los Angeles Times

Jimmy Carter's final foe: A parasitic worm that preyed on millions in Africa and Asia

ATLANTA — Just a few hours before President Jimmy Carter underwent his first radiation treatment for brain cancer, he spoke of his hope, in the time he had left, to purge the world of a parasitic worm disease.

The Conversation

Cough syrup can harm children: experts warn of contamination risks

The recent deaths of over 300 children in Africa and Asia have prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to warn about the use of “substandard and falsified” medical products. The organisation called for more efforts to protect children from contaminated medicine. Toxicologists Winston Morgan and Shazma Bashir unpack the story.

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The Independent UK

Asian shares track Wall Street decline on hot economic data

Shares have fallen in Asia after Wall Street benchmarks closed out their worst week since early December

AFP

Asian markets drop on rate fears as US inflation runs hot

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets sank Monday following a Wall Street selloff, as forecast-beating US inflation data reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve would continue to ramp up interest rates for some time.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong airline worker shortage hits city’s push to reopen

Hong Kong’s goal to reclaim its spot as Asia’s premier financial hub is being tested by a scarcity of workers in the air industry that’s vital for re-establishing the city’s international links.

Los Angeles Times

GOP congressman questions her 'loyalty.' Rep. Chu, House Democrats blast 'racist' rhetoric

Rep. Judy Chu and other House Democrats have fired back after a Republican congressman questioned her loyalty to the U.S. using what they say is anti-Asian rhetoric.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Prolific Al Duhail Blocking Saudi Al Hilal’s Route to Asian Final

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal go into their sixth Asian Champions League semi-final in nine years on Sunday looking to find a way to silence Al Duhail's prolific strike force and keep alive their hopes of a record-extending fifth continental title. The defending champions squeezed past Iran's Foolad on Thursday to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

People across the World Gather to Mark War Anniversary

World landmarks were lit up in the colors of Ukraine’s national flag as people across the globe threw their support behind the country Friday on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. The Empire State Building, the Eiffel Tower and Sydney Opera House gleamed in yellow and blue in solemn remembrance…

The Independent UK

Asia stocks mixed after Wall St breaks losing streak

Shares in Asia are mixed after Wall Street broke its longest losing streak since December with a modest rally led by tech stocks

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