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Do you need to wash rice before cooking? Here's the science

Rice is a staple food for billions of people in Asia and Africa. It’s also a versatile ingredient for many iconic dishes from around the world, including dolmades from Greece, risottos from Italy, paella from Spain and rice puddings from the United Kingdom.

The Conversation

Indian national women's champion Divya Deshmukh crowned Asia's Continental chess queen

NAGPUR: Indian national women's chess champion Divya Deshmukh is now the queen of Asia. The 18-year-old International Master (IM) remained unbeaten to win the Asian Continental Women's chess championship crown in Kazakhstan on Sunday.

The Times of India

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed as investors await Fed policy decision, price data

Shares are mixed in Asia after the S&P 500 logged its fourth winning week in a row on Friday

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China and Thailand to expand military ties amid Asia-Pacific 'security challenges'

China stands ready to expand military cooperation and maintain regional stability with Thailand, with a series of joint drills planned for this year.

Bangkok Post

ChatGPT disrupts Asian property industry

HONG KONG: In a city of the future, a citizen looking to buy a home will simply explain their requirements to an artificial intelligence (AI)-based assistant, which will orchestrate the entire selection and buying process without a human property agent - or the commissions such agents command.

Bangkok Post

Asian equities gain on hopes for Fed pause

RECAP: Most Asia-Pacific equity markets rose on Friday to their highest level since mid-February, taking cues from an overnight Wall Street rally as bets firmed that the US Federal Reserve would not raise interest rates next week.

Bangkok Post

All talk, no dialogue on Asian security

The International Institute for Strategic Studies' Shangri-La Dialogue has wrapped up its meeting in Singapore. The context for this year's summit was not propitious: Russia's bloody invasion of Ukraine grinds on, while Chinese President Xi Jinping continues his uncompromising approach to global affairs.

Bangkok Post

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Is unconscious bias silently guiding your choice in bikes?

What comes to mind for you when you hear a bike is manufactured in China vs Italy vs America?

Cycling News

Four Seasons Tokyo at Marunouchi: minimalist hotel with one of the best restaurats in Asia

Sézanne, which already has two Michelin stars, is the big ticket restaurant at this exclusive-feeling hotel, writes Joel Porter

Evening Standard

Women's Junior Asia Cup: India to face hosts Japan in semi-final

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team confirmed their place in the semi-final of Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023 after a resounding 11-0 victory over Chinese Taipei on Thursday in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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AP Week in Pictures: Asia

June 2-8, 2023

The Independent UK

Why has Saudi sovereign fund taken over kingdom’s football clubs?

As more star players arrive, country announces launch of investment and privatisation project in bid to grow sport.

Al Jazeera

Puthur zoological park to be opened in 2024

The Puthur zoological park, one of the largest in Asia, will be opened for the public by the beginning of the next year, Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran and Revenue Minister K. Rajan, who visited the park on Thursday, said

The Hindu

Chinese Super League's 10 most expensive signings and how they compare to Saudi transfers

The Chinese Super League created waves across the footballing landscape a few years ago as a number of stars from the Premier League and beyond cashed-in on the riches in East Asia

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IATA sees gradual recovery in Asia-Pacific aviation

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects Asia-Pacific aviation to gradually recover throughout this year, despite some hiccups in the supply chain and a few Covid travel restrictions still being in place.

The New Daily

Is Australia catching up with the Asian century at last?

Australia looks like something out of the last century, clinging to its Five Power Anglo-allies while the global centre has shifted to China.

The Hindu

Women’s Jr Asia Cup Hockey | India looks to draw against Chinese Taipei to make SF

Unbeaten India would look to seal their semifinal berth when they face Chinese Taipei in their final pool match of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament on June 8

The Guardian - AU

France opposed to opening of Nato liaison office in Japan, official says

Nato statutes ‘clearly limit the scope to North Atlantic’, official says, with reports that president Macron personally objects to the idea

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Agency highlights success of medical district

The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is continuing to drive the development of the Yothi Medical Innovation District (YMID) initiative in response to demand for the creation of a central medical hub in Asia, says executive director Pun-Arj Chairatana.

The National (Scotland)

Ange Postecoglou set for homecoming as first Spurs match confirmed

Ange Postecoglou is set to lead his new club Tottenham on a pre-season Asia-Pacific tour.

The Independent UK

US, Japanese, Philippine coast guard ships stage law enforcement drills near South China Sea

U.S., Japanese and Philippine coast guard ships have staged law enforcement drills in waters near the disputed South China Sea as Washington presses efforts to reinforce alliances in Asia amid an increasingly tense rivalry with China

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed after Wall St retreats on concern economy weakening

Asian stock markets are mixed after Wall Street fell on concern the U.S. economy may be weakening following a report that showed growth in service industries slowing

Al Jazeera

US, UK push against child abuse online alarms Asia dissidents

Rights groups are concerned that bid to weaken encrypted communications could harm dissenters in authoritarian regimes.

Reuters

Australia sees wheat, barley output dropping by a third next year

Australia's production of winter crops is set to fall from record highs, with wheat output seen declining more than 30%, the country's agricultural department said, as forecasters predict dryness due to the El Nino weather pattern.

ABC News

Family of Sydney man Chau Van Kham have new hope for freedom after PM flags prisoner transfer from Vietnam

The family of a retired Sydney baker jailed in Vietnam for 12 years on "terrorism" offences express new hope for his freedom after Anthony Albanese's visit to the South-East Asian nation.

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