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Why 40°C is bearable in a desert but lethal in the tropics

This year, even before the northern hemisphere hot season began, temperature records were being shattered. Spain for instance saw temperatures in April (38.8°C) that would be out of the ordinary even at the peak of summer. South and south-east Asia in particular were hammered by a very persistent heatwave, and…

The Conversation

Explained | China’s military diplomacy in Southeast Asia

China is expanding its military outreach to Southeast Asian countries.

The Hindu

Asian talents score big at Cannes

From Japan to Malaysia by way of Vietnam, Asian filmmakers of disparate sensibilities triumphed at the recently-wrapped 76th Cannes Film Festival. The Palme d'Or may have gone to French filmmaker Justine Triet from her tense drama Anatomy Of A Fall, but six other awards handed out by the world's most…

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Coffee Prices Retreat on Harvest Pressures and Brazil Real Weakness

July arabica coffee (KCN23 ) on Tuesday closed down -4.50 (-2.48%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN23 ) closed down -12 (-0.47%). Coffee prices Tuesday posted moderate losses, with arabica falling to a 1-1/2 month low. Harvest pressures in Brazil are undercutting arabica coffee prices as dry conditions allow the...

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Coffee Prices Lower on Harvest Pressures and Brazil Real Weakness

July arabica coffee (KCN23 ) this morning is down -4.45 (-2.45%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN23 ) is down -7 (-0.27%). Coffee prices this morning are moving lower, with arabica falling to a 1-1/2 month low. Harvest pressures in Brazil are undercutting arabica coffee prices as dry conditions allow...

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Asian Sea, AAI consider relocation if wages rise

SET-listed Asian Sea Corporation, a Thai frozen food producer, and its subsidiary Asian Alliance International (AAI) are ready to move their production base to Vietnam or the Philippines if the new coalition government raises the daily minimum wage to 450 baht.

Bangkok Post

BoT urges upgrade of Thailand's durian production

Thailand needs to improve its durian production to remain the top exporter amid tougher competition over the next five years, according to a Bank of Thailand report.

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A Crack in the Mountain review – the moral maze of cave tourism in Vietnam

A documentary exploring the ethical dilemmas surrounding Son Doong cave in Vietnam is well meaning if a bit convoluted

The Guardian - UK

Former US diplomat Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday, still active in global affairs

Former diplomat and presidential advisor Henry Kissinger is marking his 100th birthday, outlasting many of his political contemporaries who guided the United States through one of its most tumultuous periods including the presidency of Richard Nixon and the Vietnam War

The Independent UK

Vietnam to cut annual rice exports by 44%

HANOI: Vietnam aims to cut its rice exports to 4 million tonnes a year by 2030 from 7.1 million tonnes in 2022, the government said in a document detailing its rice export strategy.

Bangkok Post

SJWD eyes B30bn revenue amid growth

SJWD Logistics Plc is projecting revenue of 30 billion baht this year, thanks to business expansion and merger and acquisition plans.

Bangkok Post

Kerala to get direct flight connectivity to Vietnam

The new direct flight service from Ho Chi Minh City, VJ1811, will depart at 19:20 hours and reach the Cochin International Airport at 22:50 hrs. The return flight,VJ1812, will depart Kochi at 23:50 hrs and will reach Ho Chi Minh City at 06:40 hrs.

The Hindu

Vietnam's human rights record is being scrutinized ahead of $15 billion climate deal

Environmental and human rights groups say Vietnam's crackdown on civil society will undermine an international climate program that's also aimed at boosting the country's economic development.

WEKU

Chinese ships ignore Vietnam demand to withdraw

HANOI/BEIJING: A Chinese research ship and five escort vessels were in Vietnam's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Friday close to gas blocks operated by Russian firms in the South China Sea, a day after Vietnam urged the ships to leave.

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Chinese ships ignore Vietnam demand to leave area close to Russian-run gas fields

A Chinese research ship and five escort vessels were in Vietnam's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Friday close to gas blocks operated by Russian firms in the South China Sea, one day after Hanoi urged the ships to leave.

ABC News

Noodle seller and democracy activist who went viral with Salt Bae parody jailed for five years in Vietnam

A Vietnamese court jails a noodle seller who went viral for a parody of celebrity chef Salt Bae, who had served a gold-leaf-covered steak to a powerful official, his lawyer said.

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Coffee Prices Finish Lower on Brazilian Real Weakness and Higher Vietnam Production

July arabica coffee (KCN23 ) on Thursday closed down -5.30 (-2.82%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN23 ) closed down -20 (-0.78%). Coffee prices Thursday fell moderately, with arabica posting a 1-1/2 week low. Weakness in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) weighed on arabica prices as the real Thursday dropped...

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Coffee Prices Retreat on Brazilian Real Weakness and Higher Vietnam Coffee Output

July arabica coffee (KCN23 ) this morning is down -4.70 (-2.50%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN23 ) is down -18 (-0.70%). Coffee prices this morning are moderately lower, with arabica falling to a 1-1/2 week low. Weakness in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL) is weighing on arabica prices as the...

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Daily Record

Ex-football coach Kenneth Divers found guilty of sexually abusing four pupils

The 78-year-old retired teacher was extradited from Vietnam by police in February 2022 to face the historical abuse allegations.

Bangkok Post

Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne unveils new room type

Opened in 2021 under the management of Centara Resorts & Hotels, Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne in Vietnam's Bình Thuận has launched Premier Pool Access rooms, each offering 40m² of elevated stay.

Evening Standard

Vietnamese noodle vendor jailed for video imitating celebrity chef Salt Bae that ‘mocked’ Government minister

Campaigner was accused of mocking a top Vietnamese minister’s lavish meal at Nusr-Et Steakhouse in Knightsbridge in a video posted on social media

Reuters

Vietnam demands Chinese ship leave its exclusive economic zone

Vietnam on Thursday accused a Chinese survey vessel and its escorts of violating its sovereignty, and demanded that Beijing remove the ships from its waters.

Reuters

Vietnam jails noodle vendor who mocked minister's lavish dining

A noodle vendor in Vietnam famous for imitating celebrity chef "Salt Bae" to allegedly mock a top government official was sentenced to five and a half years in prison on Thursday, police said, after a court found him guilty of anti-state propaganda.

Radio France Internationale

France to try 19 men over 2019 deaths of migrants trapped in lorry

France is to try 19 people over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants three and a half years after the grim discovery of their bodies in the back of a refrigerated lorry in England.

The Conversation

Happy birthday, Buddha! Why the founder of Buddhism has so many different birthdays around the world

When Siddhartha Gautama was born, he was clearly no ordinary infant. According to Buddhist texts, he raised his hand to the skies and declared, “In the heavens above and below the heavens, I am the world’s most honored one. I will free all beings from birth, old age, sickness, and…

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