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Laura Tingle moves from political editor of 7.30 to global affairs role at ABC

She will cover world affairs across all platforms including the Asia Pacific newsroom and Foreign Correspondent

The Guardian - AU

Affordable, rangey, but not very special – Leapmotor’s latest EVs prove that cheap Chinese cars still have some way to go

Chinese EV brand Leapmotor has launched a product offensive in Europe and Asia Pacific, hoping to win customers over with super affordable models.

TechRadar

Fiji’s HIV crisis is a regional challenge that demands a regional response

In the words of UNAIDS Asia Pacific Regional Director Eamonn Murphy, rising HIV infections in Fiji “put the entire Pacific region at risk”.

The Conversation

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Royal Enfield’s New Thailand Factory Will Cater To Asia Pacific Demand

We’ve talked about how Indian motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield has been one of the fastest-growing motorcycle makers of the modern era. The brand propelled itself into the spotlight thanks largely to its 650 Twins, transforming itself into a mainstream brand from a once-obscure Indian company.

RideApart

Fears Of Trump Trade Wars Cast Pall Over Asia-Pacific Summit

The presidents of the United States, China and other Asia Pacific nations gather in Lima this week for an economic summit overshadowed by the prospect of a world embroiled in trade wars under Donald Trump.

International Business Times

Asia Pacific leaders hail Trump as questions swirl around regional security

China’s Xi Jinping says superpowers must ‘get along’, while Indonesia’s Prabowo lauds ‘immense potential’ of US ties.

Al Jazeera

Australia to boost missile production after China tests ICBM in Pacific

Australia to increase missile defence and long-range strike capability as Asia Pacific region enters ‘missile age’.

Al Jazeera

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UN asks Asia-Pacific countries to invest more in preventing damage from disasters

A U.N. official says disasters, including those wrought by fiercer storms, are threatening more people and could derail economic progress in the Asia Pacific region if governments would not invest more in disaster-prevention and mitigation

The Independent UK

Pope warns of AI dangers, urges fair wages for migrants on Singapore visit

Pope Francis meets local officials and dignitaries in affluent city-state at the end of his Asia Pacific tour.

Al Jazeera

Japanese Government Raids Harley Japan, Allegations Over Excessive Quotas

Japan's Fair Trade Commission takes Antimonopoly Act enforcement seriously. It began investigating Harley-Davidson Japan over dealer complaints in July 2024.

RideApart

World’s largest maritime drills begin in an increasingly tense Asia Pacific

The Rim of the Pacific exercises involve more than 25,000 personnel from 29 countries and will continue until August.

Al Jazeera

Bid for dominance over Asia Pacific tests US, China attempt at detente

US defence chief Lloyd Austin hails a ‘new era of security’ in the Asia Pacific, drawing a strong pushback from China.

Al Jazeera

Global Tech Spend To Grow 5.3% In 2024, Reaching $4.7 Trillion

Forrester is predicting that the Asia Pacific region will see the fastest growth but North America will still see a 5.4% increase

TV Tech

Ireland wants to further deepen its strong economic, cultural ties with India

The Irish government wants to further deepen its strong economic and cultural relationship with India as part of its renewed Asia Pacific strategy launched this week, Deputy Prime Minister Micheal Martin has said.

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The Hindu

Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate National Human Rights Institutions conference on September 20

President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the Biennial Conference of NHRIs of Asia Pacific in New Delhi on Sept 20. Over 1,300 delegates from India and abroad to attend. Conference to mark 75th anniversary of UNDHR, 30 years of NHRI and Paris Principles.

Zenger

Starbucks Teams Up With K-Pop Sensation BLACKPINK For Exclusive Collaboration

Limited-time beverages and merchandise to be launched in Asia Pacific stores, following the success of McDonald's BTS partnership.

Al Jazeera

‘Ironclad’: Biden, Marcos Jr affirm US-Philippines security ties

Two leaders agree to deepen military relationship amid heightened tensions in Asia Pacific, China pressure.

RideApart

Electric Motorcycle Firm Energica Is Expanding Operations In Asia Pacific

Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer Energica enters the Japanese and Australian markets through partnerships with local distributors.

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Bangkok Post

Accelerating the advancement of women

Cushman & Wakefield, the leading global commercial real estate services firm, is marking International Women’s Day 2023 by recognising the contributions of its female employees and announcing that its Women’s Integrated Network (WIN) has surpassed 500 members across Asia Pacific.

Bangkok Post

Reframing beauty

It has been 10 years since Lawrence Siow joined Merz Aesthetics. The global company's regional president, he leads strategy and operations in Asia Pacific, where non-invasive cosmetic procedures have gained popularity over the past decade, even among a younger audience.

Bangkok Post

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.

Newcastle Herald

Brewery chasing votes to push Newcastle-made beer to the top of the Hottest 100

It's hard to believe: there is not a Newcastle beer on the current GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers list. But that could all change this year. Jaz Wearin, founder of Modus Operandi Brewing, is on a mission to get the brewer's Cerveza beer voted on to the annual 2022 GABS…

Insider UK

Tech firm activpayroll acquires Malaysian business as it continues its Asia-Pacific expansion

'At activpayroll, we are targeting long-term sustainable growth'

Al Jazeera

Italy, Japan and UK to merge projects for new fighter jet by 2035

Plan announced amid the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising geopolitical tensions in the Asia Pacific.

Birmingham Post

Profits more than double at Bentley as new models drive sales

Sales increased in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and the UK but fell on the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macau and in the Middle East, Africa and India

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