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Building bridges from Asia to Africa the right way

The quest to build bridges between Asia and Africa is longstanding. A Chinese Admiral -- Zheng He -- led a series of voyages from East Asia to East Africa, down to Kenya and possibly Zanzibar, from the year 1405. The ships he navigated were enormous -- about 400 feet long…

Bangkok Post

Asian shares revive after big US tech rally

RECAP: Shares in Asia rallied yesterday after robust earnings from tech giants Meta, Microsoft and Alphabet buoyed Wall Street, where the S&P 500 had its best day since the first week of the year.

Bangkok Post

Human activities in Asia have reduced elephant habitat by nearly two-thirds since 1700

Believed to be between 45,000 and 50,000 individuals, elephants are at risk in Asia due to deforestation, mining, dam building and road construction

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Asian elephant habitat shrinks almost two-thirds

Habitats suitable for elephants in Asia have shrunk by almost two-thirds over the past three centuries, according to a new study.

Bangkok Post

Stock market today: Asia shares gain as BOJ stands pat

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after Wall Street rallied to its best day since January and the Bank of Japan kept its ultra-lax monetary policy unchanged

The Independent UK

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

April 21-27, 2023

The Independent UK

‘Endless record heat’ in Asia as highest April temperatures recorded

Record figures for month recorded in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, China and South Asia

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Human activities in Asia have reduced elephant habitat by nearly two-thirds since 1700, dividing what remains into ever-smaller patches

Despite their iconic status and long association with humans, Asian elephants are one of the most endangered large mammals. Believed to number between 45,000 and 50,000 individuals worldwide, they are at risk throughout Asia due to human activities such as deforestation, mining, dam building and road construction, which have damaged…

The Conversation

Between China and Ukraine: Why G7 and Quad meets will be another tightrope for Indian diplomacy

Even as India is holding a slew of events as the current G-20 president, set to culminate in the Delhi summit in September, the next few weeks will be hectic for the country’s summit diplomacy of a different kind and for a different reason.

Newslaundry

Bank: Asia must quit coal faster to stem worst climate woes

Asia must rapidly cut fossil fuel subsidies and plow more money into a clean energy transition to avoid catastrophic climate change that puts its own development at risk

The Independent UK

The Two Big Flaws in Penny Wong’s Talk of Deterrence Over Taiwan

It’s wishful thinking to dismiss debate on the most difficult and important foreign policy question as a “parlor game.”

The News Lens

Yamaha's Aerox 155 Sporty Scooter Gets Traction Control

Yamaha has updated the Aerox 155 in the Asian market with traction control, ABS, and OBD-2 compliance. The scooter also comes in a new blue and silver motif.

RideApart

How Asia’s Hottest New App Was Sunk by Secret China Connections

Bondee was booming in January when users thought its developer was from Singapore. Then they found out about its roots.

Businessweek

AI can process more information than humans – so will it stop us repeating our mistakes?

It is a cliche that not knowing history makes one repeat it. As many people have also pointed out, the only thing we learn from history is that we rarely learn anything from history. People engage in land wars in Asia over and over. They repeat the same dating mistakes,…

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Africa's oceans are being protected to serve the interests of big foreign corporates

Africa’s valuable ocean resources have drawn the interest of foreign nations, particularly those in the West and Asia.

The Guardian - UK

How to make carrot halwa – recipe

The rich and fudgy south Asian pudding in easy-to-follow steps

Evening Standard

Rates lift Standard Chartered to best results since Asia slowdown hit in 2014

The success came despite wider uncertainty around the banking sector

The Week

Gura Gura review: diverse Asian flavours in Covent Garden

Just the premise of a “pan-Asian” restaurant can be disorientating. After all, how can any single menu truly capture the myriad cuisine of a region that covers a third of the planet?

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The Independent UK

Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to have different approach to pre-season

The Reds boss felt a trip to Asia last summer came too early during preparations for this campaign

Asharq Al-Awsat

Chinese Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Aims to Be More Sustainable

Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein plans to become more focused on sustainability, Executive Vice Chairman Donald Tang said on Tuesday, adding that consumers are no longer just concerned about affordability. Shein sells $10 dresses and $5 tops and has taken market share from other affordable fashion retailers. The company produces clothing…

Bangkok Post

Founder prepares for life after AirAsia

SINGAPORE: One of the best-known names in global aviation is preparing to step back from the front lines.

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s economy barely avoids recession amid rocky outlook

Asia’s fourth-largest economy grows 0.3 percent during first quarter amid improvements in exports and consumption.

The Guardian - AU

These are the 10 points of tension Australia wants to reconcile with its defence strategic review

As global issues drive regional security concerns, the country also has to balance its defence priorities with domestic pressures

Dynamite News

IGGL completes Asia's largest underwater hydrocarbon pipeline across Brahmaputra: CEO

Asia's largest underwater hydro-carbon pipeline, below the river Brahmaputra connecting Jorhat and Majuli in Assam has been completed by the Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL), the company's CEO Ajit Kumar Thakur said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: Tulip Garden in Srinagar closes for this season after all-time high footfall

The world-famous and Asia's largest tulip garden in Srinagar is closed for visitors for this season after record tourist footfall this year during the one-month show. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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