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Thai stocks flounder in absence of China spark

SINGAPORE: Thailand's stock market has become the symbol of investor disenchantment with China's economic reopening, going from market darling in January to Asia's second-worst performing market by June, with little sign of a turnaround.

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India, China bought 80% of Russia's oil in May: International Energy Agency

India has increased purchases from almost nothing to close to 2 million barrels per day, while China has raised liftings to 2.2 million barrels per day. With Europe banning import and G7 imposing shipping restrictions on Russian oil, more than 90% of the product is now headed to Asia, with…

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Coldplay adds Bangkok concert to extended Asia tour

Following the sell-out success of their November 2023 Asia/Australia shows, Coldplay is staging a second run of Asia dates for January and February next year, as part of their record-breaking "Music of the Spheres World Tour". The good news is that the dates include a show at Bangkok's Rajamangala National…

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A show of emotion

When Suga, the rapper and producer of BTS, announced his solo world tour concert, people were surprised because he is not the main vocalist who is the focus of performances. Suga tours under his alias, Agust D, which he has used since he released his solo album in 2016. "The…

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Ready to set up more solar parks in State if farmers lend land: DKS

Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on Wednesday expressed the government’s willingness to expand the solar power park at Pavagada in Tumakuru district, which is said to be the biggest in Asia. He said that a proposal regarding the same would be sent to the central government if the landowners…

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Beach volleyballers Raju and Naresh chase an elusive medal

Senior Asian meet

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Peace for Ukraine courtesy of China?

Another step in Beijing’s rise to global power

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Asia’s largest pub Oia brings Santorini to Bengaluru

Oia, Bengaluru’s massive bar spanning 87,000 sq ft, impresses with its Santorini-inspired aesthetics. Situated in Hennur, it attracts visitors despite wait times, becoming a must-visit destination in the city.

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Asia’s gamblers cheer wave of legalisation

MACAU: In a sea change for the traditionally conservative region, some of the biggest tourism spots in Asia and the Middle East are moving toward building or allowing their first casinos, raising competitive pressure on existing hubs like Macau.

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Outbound market keeps focus on Asia

Asian countries are engaged in fierce competition for the Thai outbound travel market, banking on increased flight capacity compared with last year.

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Regional spending set to grow by 7%

Tech spending in Thailand and four other Southeast Asian economies is projected to grow 7% this year to approach US$47 billion, despite a number of challenges such as fragile post-pandemic supply chains, according to UK-based research and advisory firm Forrester.

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Time for an Asian Monetary Fund

Although the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has long been the most prominent global institution for promoting financial stability, calls to create regional alternatives are growing louder.

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Bones, the 'Cave of the Monkeys' and 86,000 years of history: new evidence pushes back the timing of human arrival in Southeast Asia

In 2009, when our team first found a human skull and jaw bone in Tam Pà Ling Cave in northern Laos, some were sceptical of its origin and true age.

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86,000-year-old human bone found in Laos cave hints at 'failed population' from prehistory

The discovery of a skull and shin bone fragment in a cave in Laos pushes back the earliest known date of Homo sapiens in Southeast Asia.

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A swim for the sea

In late April, Psi Scott, a Scottish-Thai marine conservationist, along with 36 volunteers set a new record for Southeast Asia in a swimming relay of over 70km, crossing the Andaman Sea to raise awareness about marine conservation and plastic waste reduction. Psi also became the youngest swimmer to establish a…

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It’s Mission Asian Cup for the Blue Tigers as coach Stimac prepares a blueprint for the road ahead

Former Croatian World Cupper Igor Stimac, who has helmed the Indian team for the past four years, has started the final lap of the preparatory process that will see the country begin its Asian Cup campaign in the second week of January in Qatar.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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