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Stock market today: Asian stocks advance ahead of the Fed's rate decision as panic over AI fades

Asian stocks have advanced in thin Lunar New Year trading following a rebound on Wall Street driven by tech stocks as the panic over Chinese AI company DeepSeek faded

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Asian Markets Track Wall St Bounce As Fed Decision Looms

Asian Markets Track Wall St Bounce As Fed Decision Looms

Asian markets rose in holiday-thinned trade Wednesday, tracking a rally on Wall Street, where tech titans led by Nvidia recovered some of their hefty losses a day earlier as worries over Chinese AI startup DeepSeek subsided.

International Business Times

Hundreds Of Millions In Asia Celebrate Year Of The Snake

Hundreds Of Millions In Asia Celebrate Year Of The Snake

Hundreds of millions of people across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year with their families on Wednesday, as they bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon and usher in the Year of the Snake.

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Year of the Horse: The meaning of the Lunar New Year symbol for 2026

In the Chinese zodiac, a different animal is honoured every year

The Independent UK

How people will be ringing in the year of the snake

Lunar new year is the most important traditional festival for the Chinese people, symbolising unity, prosperity and hope for the future. It is, however, celebrated all over Asia and in the diaspora.

The Conversation

Is There A Place For a Scooter Like the Hero Xoom 160 On US Roads?

While folks in the US might not give too much thought about scooters, over in Asia, these light and nimble two-wheelers are absolutely necessary. They’re quite literally everywhere—zipping through tight streets, weaving through traffic, and carrying all sorts of things scooters don’t really have any business hauling.

What is the story of hongbao, the red envelopes given out at celebrations like Lunar New Year?

Red envelopes, known as hongbao in Mandarin, are a cherished cultural tradition in China and many other parts of Asia.

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‘Sputnik moment’: $1tn wiped off US stocks after Chinese firm unveils AI chatbot

‘Sputnik moment’: $1tn wiped off US stocks after Chinese firm unveils AI chatbot

Trump calls emergence of DeepSeek a ‘wake-up call’ amid doubts about sustainability of western artificial intelligence boom

The Guardian - UK

Asian Stocks Mixed As Tariff Fears Return, New AI Programme Emerges

Asian Stocks Mixed As Tariff Fears Return, New AI Programme Emerges

Asian markets fluctuated Monday on fresh trade fears after Donald Trump's decision to impose huge tariffs on Colombia, in retaliation for its refusal to accept deportation flights from the United States.

International Business Times

Intel concerned about Irish energy costs says report — wants gov to subsidize renewables

Intel concerned about Irish energy costs says report — wants gov to subsidize renewables

Electricity costs in Ireland are up to two times higher than in Arizona and Taiwan, which makes Intel worry.

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Asian capital makes public transport completely free to combat smog

Asian capital makes public transport completely free to combat smog

Rising smog in Bangkok linked to car emissions, with authorities aiming to reduce private car use to curb pollution

The Independent UK

Total lunar eclipse 2025: Everything you need to know about today's blood moon

Total lunar eclipse 2025: Everything you need to know about today's blood moon

The second total lunar eclipse of 2025 will be visible from Europe, Asia and western Australia on Sept. 7-8, 2025.

How to watch 'Asia' with David Attenborough as US streaming begins for BBC nature series

How to watch 'Asia' with David Attenborough as US streaming begins for BBC nature series

The seven-part series exploring the rich wildlife of Asia is coming to the US – here's how to watch Asia with David Attenborough online and on TV.

'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

'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.

Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, Couples Celebrate Historic Day

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

Evening Standard

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

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.

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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

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.

The Guardian - AU

‘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

International Business Times

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.

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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…

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...

International Business Times

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.

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