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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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

LiveScience

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.

The Hindu

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.

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

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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?

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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

Dynamite News

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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June 2-8, 2023

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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.

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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

Daily Mirror

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

Bangkok Post

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

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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

Bangkok Post

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.

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